December 2, 2007
Posted: 07:43 AM ET

Clinton was unable to travel into Iowa on Saturday for a pair of events with her fellow Democratic rivals.

DES MOINES, Iowa (CNN)–An audience of progressive activists booed Senator Hillary Clinton today during an exchange on immigration reform. At the Heartland Community Values Forum in Des Moines, Iowa, Clinton was asked whether “giv(ing) undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship” would be a priority in her first hundred days as President. Clinton told the audience "comprehensive immigration reform will be a high priority for me.” That response elicited boos - and no applause.

Asked again whether she’d take up the issue in her first hundred days she said,“Well you’ve got to get the Congress to pass the legislation in order for the President to do as much as possible, which I will do.” That was met by still more loud boos.

Clinton was taking part in the Forum by telephone — she had been grounded in New Hampshire after her last minute trip there Friday night. The event’s moderator told CNN she believes Clinton was hurt by her distance, more than the substance of her answer. “She gave a boilerplate response, when the audience wanted a conversation, a dialogue,” says Cathy Hughes, the moderator and Chairperson of Radio One and TV One. “She didn’t have a feel for the room. One of the advantages of being here in person you can feel the emotional energy.” After one of speakers attending the Forum told an emotional personal story, a voice that sounded like Clinton's could be heard saying “Can you hear me?”

Comments by John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Chris Dodd and Barack Obama - who were present -were received with loud applause.

-CNN Congressional Correspondent Jessica Yellin

Filed under: Barack Obama • Chris Dodd • Dennis Kucinich • Iowa • John Edwards • Race to '08


Hictessesty   December 31st, 2007 10:29 pm ET

Hello everybody,
Is everything fine? How are you?

Richard, Memphis, Tn.   December 4th, 2007 8:58 am ET

maybe people will start to wake up and catch a glimpse of the socialist route that these unpatriotic left wing panty wastes, including Hillary, are trying to take our country… they are using the media to push their communistic values and take our freedom one drop at a time!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!! first they take us away from GOD, then they'll slowly scare us out of our freedom, including the right to bear arms, which will leave us at their mercy!!!!

Paua, des moine, iowa   December 4th, 2007 7:17 am ET

CNN has not be fair to Hillary. This news article and another article about the negative comment from an obama supporter do not represent fair journalism.

CNN never reports similar topics on these two topics about Obama.

Karsen Rumpf, Iowa City IA   December 3rd, 2007 8:17 pm ET

Hilary was booed because she can't give a straight answer to anything and people are sick of it. Iowa doesn't like her. She should go somehwere else where there are more corporate companies for her to support.

AJ, IL   December 3rd, 2007 1:53 pm ET

That is part of Hillary's problem, she is afraid to take a public stand on most issues. Giving us the standard "wish-washy" answer on illegal immigration (among other things) makes me seriously doubt that she would make a good president.

The issue of illegal immigration has been an issue for many decades. No party can claim their innocence. I would like to see an estimate as to the number illegal immigrants over the past 25 years. You probably could make the case that more illegals immigrants entered the US during the Clinton Administration that the previous Bush Administrations, Reagan Administration or Carter Administration. Our economy grew very good under Bill Clinton's watch but illegal immigration wasn't highly discussed or resolved. If I will an illegal immigrant the 1990s would have been a good time to move to the US due to the strong economy.

Food for Thought!

Obama in '08!

Wayne, Martietta, GA   December 3rd, 2007 11:39 am ET

To all Clinton detractors: Cowards tell other cowards what they want to hear. A courageous person tells people what they need to hear. Hillary is doing just that! The Republicans caused this illegal-immigration mess, and many other messes, and if you narrow-minded HRC detractors think that their way is the correct (right to you) way - then I suggest that you really enjoy trying to shove a well cooked piece of spaghetti up a wildcat’s azz.
National Debt debates any one? How about the mortgage crisis? Iraq? What about a discussion on health care, foreign trade or energy strategy? GET OFF the immigration issue and ON TO something that has a reasonable solution.
And for you folks in Des Moines, Iowa I had a friend one time that came down with a terminal disease, and his doctor told him that he had only 6-months to live. When I heard about my friend’s dismal circumstances, I asked what he was going to do. He replied that he was going to move to Des Moines, Iowa. I asked “why are you moving to Des Moines, Iowa when you have only 6 months to live. My friend answered by saying, “because, in Des Moines 6 months seems like 2 years.”

James, Orlando, FL   December 3rd, 2007 11:34 am ET

this lady just doesn't get it. funny how she is booed like that when we got to see her cheered at the last debate. kinf of reinforces the fact that the crowd was planted by CNN to cheer her and boo Obama.

A. Thomas, New York, NY   December 3rd, 2007 10:52 am ET

HILALRY'S ADVANTAGE OVER OBAMA IN THE LATEST POLLS IN EARLY STATES:

Michigan - 31 pts
Florida - 30 pts
Nevada - 25 pts
South Carolina - 24 pts
New Hampshire - 9 pts

Kate, Aurora CO   December 3rd, 2007 9:26 am ET

I'll vote for the candidate, regardless of party, who has the guts to stand up to these special interest groups and say "actually, no I won't create a path of citizenship for people who have such contempt of our laws. We have immigration laws in place that have worked for many years. The only reform needed, is to actually enforce those laws and penalize those who do not respect or follow our laws". Its ridiculous that our government is bending to the whims of these special interest groups instead of enforcing the laws they swore to when they took office.

AJ; Montpelier, VT   December 3rd, 2007 8:10 am ET

just antoher example of how Iowans are low class hillbillies. If they have no response more intelligent than a boo they should keep their mouths shut.

Terry, Hayward, Kawlifawnya   December 3rd, 2007 3:52 am ET

How typical…

A Voter in N.Y.   December 3rd, 2007 1:08 am ET

Reminds me of when she went to the Police and Fire officers tribute right after 9/11. At the concert given for them all the dignitaries got up to talk and say how much they appreciated the "heroes" of 9/11 (police and fire) and she was booed right off the stage.
She couldn't make her remarks they continued so long. That is her home state now, actually the City she spends most of her "pre-campaign" time in.

It says something.

from Europe   December 3rd, 2007 12:42 am ET

"if obama wins it will be proof that american democracy is alive and well, a govt of the people for the people, obama will be sworn in and the american people, would have won, there is a reason america is still the greatest, its our values!
Posted By stan pitts pa : December 2, 2007 2:44 pm "

Yes, we had something called communism in Europe… as you said it was something like 'a govt of the people for the people'. Many countries are still paying the price of that vision.

Ray Trenton, NJ   December 2nd, 2007 11:46 pm ET

Well here is the thing, what you have here is a little property in physics called momentum. And clearly Hillary is losing it.

Len, Fallbrook, CA   December 2nd, 2007 10:11 pm ET

Posted By The Hot Potato

DENNIS KUCINICH

"He has been working for the rights of immigrants for decades,"

Define the "rights"of illegal immigrants.

Define the "rights"of legal immigrants.

Jr., California   December 2nd, 2007 8:58 pm ET

Nobody wants to hear what she has to say.

Christian, Tampa FL   December 2nd, 2007 8:39 pm ET

The position of giving all the illegal immigrants immediate citizenship is so liberal and crazy that even I, a young democrat, am appalled. I may not back Hillary for President, but she is absolutely right that immigration reform, and thus the security of the borders, must come first. Only a small portion of the country actually wants all the illegals to become citizens, and this issue could cost the Democrats everyrthing if they're not careful.

Estelle Reyna   December 2nd, 2007 6:38 pm ET

Senator Clinton is a master of evasiveness.

Adoption Law Pennsylvania

The Hot Potato   December 2nd, 2007 6:14 pm ET

You know who received the loudest applause? DENNIS KUCINICH! He has been working for the rights of immigrants for decades, and he is the only candidate with a proven track record of standing up for what's right, for the best interests of the people. And he will win the election.

But how, you wonder?? Go to www dot december152007 dot com today!

Charles in Salt Lake City, UT   December 2nd, 2007 4:19 pm ET

Once again Hillary fails to please anyone by thinking she can please everyone by insulting them with vague generalities. When foolish, star-struck people blithely gush over her "leadership" qualities I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry.

We deserve so much better.

Jose Card   December 2nd, 2007 3:42 pm ET

Senator Clinton did give a straight answer this time. She actually said she IS for comprehensive immigration reform. But her answer on the procedure of legislation made her sound like a bureaucrat, not a leader. We need a leader with clear principles. We don't need a president sitting in the White House just to collect paychecks. She could do that at Wal-Mart, but not in our White House.

Out of all Democrats, I like Governor Richardson the best, because he has the best qualifications of all in the pack. Neither Obama nor Clinton is qualified in my opinion. But Obama is a lot more sincere than Clinton. I like neither his race card nor her gender/race cards.

If the candidate cannot go beyond any minority groups and think for our country as a whole, he or she is not qualified to lead us. It would be nice to have a woman and/or black as our president. But he or she has to be the best qualified of ALL candidates. We simply cannot afford to apply affirmative actions to this most important office in the world.

Being a naturalized citizen and an Independent, I will never vote for another Clinton or Bush as I want to leave dynasty behind for good. I came for democracy and the rule of law. You don't know how important it is to you and your children till you lost it.

However, having Hillary back in the White House is not the same as having G.W. Bush in the WH. The parent does not live in the WH with the child if the child is old enough to be president. If the couple stays married, both would live in the WH together for the maximal of 16 years. That's why we need term limits to a married couple in the White House. Living in the WH for 16 years will make anybody feel like royalty and disconnected from the people, whom the president is supposed to represent.

Our forefathers did not foresee the involvement of women in politics in 1787 so they did not think of setting presidential term limits to a couple. Time has changed and it's high time for us to do a Constitutional amendment.

stan pitts pa   December 2nd, 2007 2:44 pm ET

Oh my God! So low standards Americans? White House becoming the centre of easy talk? Not that bringing Obama and Michelle there would be much different. It would be a good laugh around the world.

Posted By from Europe : December 2, 2007 1:35 pm

if obama wins it will be proof that american democracy is alive and well, a govt of the people for the people, obama will be sworn in and the american people, would have won, there is a reason america is still the greatest, its our values!

Hillarylover - SA   December 2nd, 2007 2:40 pm ET

Posted By NO! TO OBAMA WINPHREY:
Go Hillary! AS ALWAYS, STILL SHE GIVES THE BEST ANSWERES TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS, UNLIKE OBAMA WHO STEALS HIS OPPONNETS ANSWERS BECAUSE HE ISNT EXPEREINCED ENOUGH TO THINK ON HIS OWN. IOWANS ARE LOOKING MIGHTY FOOLED BY OBAMA WINPHREY.

Love it! Obama's gotta go. He is a joke - I can't handle how people think (again we think there is a huge conspiracy here) he is all that. For the person that said the racial remark about not voting for a black president that was uncalled for. It's not his color - its his stupidity that gets to me. Cuz you gotta agree he must be stupid to think he has a chance.

E.H.HInojosa,Irving,Texas   December 2nd, 2007 2:26 pm ET

Electing Barack Osama,Obama,is like electing Bush all over again. Why do we want somebody that has no experience in the White House? We have gone through that with the idiot that resides there now. Osama,Obama has no experience and just like Bush he will do a lot of damage to our country. I don't say the former first lady is the one,but at least she has knowledge of what goes on in our government. Being in the White House for eight years and being around President Clinton should help her quit a bit. Why do we want to make the same mistake again? I say,one Bush is enough.

therealist   December 2nd, 2007 1:55 pm ET

Hillary wants to give 10 million illegals immunity at the same time she wants to mandate new laws on me. How can I vote for that??

from Europe   December 2nd, 2007 1:35 pm ET

"I want to remind you that Oprah is not Paris Hilton. Oprah can be a president by her own merit. She is educated and she touches real issues with real people. She knows politics and she is not coming to tell people how to buy things. So,try do some more research about her.
Posted By jeremy,Iowa : December 2, 2007 11:54 am"

Oh my God! So low standards Americans? White House becoming the centre of easy talk? Not that bringing Obama and Michelle there would be much different. It would be a good laugh around the world.

jason bel, wis.   December 2nd, 2007 1:31 pm ET

i would never boo a canidate,i think she answered correctly.that forum was a joke anyway.

well im voting biden his expierence is over the top of all democrats..i hope he gets in,and this obama oprah thing,its a race card she has never voted in 15 years…and now she wants him president ..i beelive he should go work at harpo to…and get some expierence first.i have a friend who travels all over that area, and he was on that road and seen those busses of kids coming in from chicago to iowa they had signs n the bus windows obama,,now is he getting all them people to cacus from illinois…thats cheating i think,what about real iowans..

Michael Arnaud-Glen Burnie, MD.   December 2nd, 2007 12:43 pm ET

Hillary gave the same type of answer that every politican gives when asked a direct question. Dance around it and give no real yes or no to it. Proving yet again how she and all the other candidates who claim to be for "changing Washington" really don't.

Tired of Corruption LV   December 2nd, 2007 12:01 pm ET

Although I am against booing and wouldn't have if I had been there, Clinton deserves it.

She gave her usual vague answer that left the heavy lifting to others(congress). She has no idea, but if president she will look at what congress puts in front of her. Wow - now that's leadership.

The vague non-answers worked for Bill, but after 8 years of him and then 8 years of Bush, the non-sheeplike citizens of this country are demanding more.

Clinton and Bush were the two most divisive presidents our country has ever seen - we don't need a repeat of that with putting the Clintons back in the whitehouse. Remember, it was Clinton I that single-handedly lost the congress to the republicans.

jeremy,Iowa   December 2nd, 2007 11:54 am ET

Obama is certain (in his mind) that all he needed was Oprah??? That great IOWANS will support him for that reason…this guy thinks we all are idiots!
Again this guy is showing lack of good judgement, sense and experience…
HOW DARE YOU OBAMA THINK IOWA IS STUPID ENOUGH TO SUPPORT YOU ONLY BECAUSE OPRAH SAID SO…?
CLINTON has been working extremely hard and successfully reaching out to those of us who are interested in the issues and fixing this mess bush/chaney has made in 8 yrs, not the color of her skin when it benefits her. Obama tries to be a black man in Harlem, but wants to be a white man everywhere else…
HE IS THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF A FLIP FLOPPER!!!
Send this guy to HARPO Productions, not the White House!
Obama is certain (in his mind) that all he needed was Oprah??? That great IOWANS will support him for that reason…this guy thinks we all are idiots!
Again this guy is showing lack of good judgement, sense and experience…
HOW DARE YOU OBAMA THINK IOWA IS STUPID ENOUGH TO SUPPORT YOU ONLY BECAUSE OPRAH SAID SO…?
CLINTON has been working extremely hard and successfully reaching out to those of us who are interested in the issues and fixing this mess bush/chaney has made in 8 yrs, not the color of her skin when it benefits her. Obama tries to be a black man in Harlem, but wants to be a white man everywhere else…
HE IS THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF A FLIP FLOPPER!!!
Send this guy to HARPO Productions, not the White House!

Posted By IOWANS FOR CLINTON : December 2, 2007 7:36 am
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I want to remind you that Oprah is not Paris Hilton. Oprah can be a president by her own merit. She is educated and she touches real issues with real people. She knows politics and she is not coming to tell people how to buy things. So,try do some more research about her.

David MTL Ca   December 2nd, 2007 11:35 am ET

Clinton can't manage her house hold let alone America she is used to seconds

Linda Price,Manteca CA   December 2nd, 2007 11:21 am ET

Mrs. Clinton was "booed" because, as usual, she did not give a straight answer to the question posed to her….
" a conversation, a dialogue" was NOT what the questioner wanted, it was a STRAIGHT ANSWER!! Haven't we had enough of word game answers from Bush?

Darrel Schmidt, Iowa   December 2nd, 2007 11:16 am ET

Oh we ARE awake here in Iowa. Don't you worry about that.
However Hillary has passed away in our book/Seems like the undertakers just won't bury her.
Reminds me what my Good Old Dad said to me with a SMILE! If you don't bury me when I die/ I'm going to make a big
stink about it/ nuf said
Alive in Iowa (and well to thank You)

Terri   December 2nd, 2007 11:06 am ET

Thanks Hillary, for an honest, stright-forward answer. So unlike Obama who, at the last debate, nearly swallowed his tongue while trying to stammer out an answer about drivers' licenses for illegal aliens. (Well-earned boos there, too, but we didn't hear much about that.) You are strong, brilliant, dedicated, and ready to lead our nation. I can't wait for you to take office so our great country can begin healing. GO HILLARY!!

Linda Carpenter, Phoenix, Arizona   December 2nd, 2007 10:58 am ET

I am so sick of all the whining negative comments about Hillary Clinton. She is one of the smartest and most dedicated leaders we have in this nation. She knows how to get things done, cares about working America and will bring back the leadership and light that we used to have in the eyes of the world!
I like John Edwards, Barack Obama, love Joe Biden and hope that they will all have a place of leadership in the next American government.

Stop listening to the right wing media spin- Hillary Clinton is an intelligent and proven leader and I hope she is the next President of the United States. What a relief to have the war mongering , war profiteering, dishonest and traitorous Bushies out of office! I cannot wait

Kim, Dallas, TX   December 2nd, 2007 10:52 am ET

How interesting the news was regarding Bill Clinton's stand on the war in Iraq. He came out saying he had opposed it from the beginning (sounds like he thinks more like Obama than his wife). It's funny considering there are those who strongly support Hillary thinking she will run the country as Bill would, since she gained sooooo much presidential experience from him. They think she will have him to help her with these HUGE difficult decisions. Seems she messed up on the one that could have helped shape our country into a very different and much more positive direction, had she only listened to her husband….and of course, read the paperwork. What a sham she will be if elected president. More of the same, corrupt, misguided government we have seen for the past seven years now.

Kim, Dallas, TX   December 2nd, 2007 10:42 am ET

Geez Jennifer, where were you during the prior debate when the audience did the opposite-booing Obama and Edwards? Were they the RUDE Clinton supporters you fail to mention here?

"Those who booed are obama/edwards supporters. That also shows that they are rude people, while the clinton's supporters are polite people.

Clinton should deserve the courtesy that her supporters have given to obama and edwards.

(WATCH ALL DEBATES BEFORE SPEWING AN UNFOUNDED ARGUEMENT SUCH AS THIS)

Posted By Jennifer, des moines, iowa

GO OBAMA "08

I do agree that booing is extremely juvenile, but we have seen it amongst supporters of all sides.

Bill, Streamwood, IL   December 2nd, 2007 10:37 am ET

Memo to Hillary and her staff: the question should have been answered with a "yes" or "no."

It is sad, but inevitable, that Hillary Clinton is beginning to respond to questions as if she were Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani or one of the other Republican candidates.

Most educated, open-minded Americans are looking for straightfoward answers from candidates of either party. Maybe someday one of those seeking the presidency will figure that out.

leefrand   December 2nd, 2007 10:36 am ET

I was born and raised in Iowa and I know they won't stand for evasive answers. They want straight answers. Hillary's answers are evasive and vague. She's so afraid of saying something wrong that she says things wrong. Not presidential material.

Chris, Houston, TX   December 2nd, 2007 10:31 am ET

Comprehensive immigration reform or amnesty is opposed by an overwhelming majority of people, despite political party affiliation. The path to legal citizenship, starts with the individuals feet, planted firmly on there legal home soil and going through the proper processes.

Bill W, Coatesville, PA   December 2nd, 2007 10:25 am ET

"I have been reading the comments and every one seems to think that illegal aliens are taking away job from American people. Someone might want to look at the jobs they are actually taking. The jobs they perform most "Americans" wouldn't deign themselves to do. "
—-
These are the LIES the pro-illegal groups having been shelling out for years. Truth is, when you're unemployed and you can't feed your family, you'll take any job you can get. There are no jobs "that Americans don't want."
There were 3 stories last year about miners dying in a mine collapse hundreds of feet underground. So how can you say there are jobs :Americans won't do?"

There are jobs that Americans won't do for the wages companies want to pay. People here need to make enough to survive, and Americans don't want to have 28 people living in the same house, all working for $5 an hour under the table. If companies ay a fair wage, Americans will work. But they'd rather pay the illegals less and not hire Americans - THAT'S the truth.

And you just can't be that short sighted. Even if the illegals here now are taking some jobs that Americans wouldn't do: their kids are attending the same schools are and are getting same education our kids are getting - and for free. So their kids will be citizens by virtue of being born here (and that's ALOT of kids) and they will be competing with our kids for the same jobs down the line.

Immigration is a hot topic. And the longer we wait to deal with it, the HARDER it is going to be to deal with. Especially if 30 or 40 million illegals get amnesty and the right to vote.

dg, houston tx   December 2nd, 2007 10:18 am ET

I love all this negative response for Hillary. She deserves it

dg,houston,tx   December 2nd, 2007 10:17 am ET

Hillary is looking forward to bankrupting this country more than it is now if she gets in.

Don, Lynbrook NY   December 2nd, 2007 10:10 am ET

Of course she was booed, her position on ILLEGAL aliens is not what the majority of citizens want. She talks about how Congress/Senate needs to pass immigration overhaul, however, every time there is a bill, it includes AMNESTY for the law-breaking ILLEGAL aliens which Americans are OPPOSED to. So, when Congress/Senate can finally Enforce our current laws, SECURE our borders with a zero tolerance mentality, then and ONLY then can we deal with who is left here ILLEGALY. But by her saying she votes in favor of immigration overhaul side-steps the issue that first we need to secure our borders and go after business that hire the ILLEGALS.

Im an Independent Voter and have not heard from a single Democrat that wants to fix the problem. Perhaps a few Repubicans have said they would. In any case, Hillary lost my support even as NY Senator in my state when she continually wants to just give blanket amnesty without first addressing the broken borders.

andrew s. rostolder hillsdale nj   December 2nd, 2007 10:07 am ET

i have a feeling that her flip flopping and pandering are comming home to roost…to bad…

BD   December 2nd, 2007 9:58 am ET

Where the video? You guys do it to others? Where's the

"watch Hillary get boooooooooed"

link?

Elizabeth, vero bch, florida   December 2nd, 2007 9:56 am ET

Why would any one think this election could be won for any other reason then moral, social, economical, or environmental strength? If your view point is one from any other reasoning system, then perhaps you shouldn't vote.

DJ, Atlanta, GA   December 2nd, 2007 9:39 am ET

Personally I am seeking a candidate that provides the best possible results for the country as a whole. I don't care what feelings they recieve from a room full of emotion that they are only able to read in person. That room full of people already knew where they stood on the topic, the question was where does she stand. I want a candidate, regardless of race, gender, religion, etc, who knows their own opinion and gives that when asked. We have fallen into voting for a party instead of a candidate who most closely resembles our own beliefs. I think we would all be shocked to find out that we neither believe completely Democrat nor completely Republican views. Voting with our true beliefs could put this country back on track. Therefore, "boilerplate" answers are absolutely unacceptable from any candidate…President, Senate, Mayoral…the only way to vote truly with your beliefs is to find out what the candidates TRULY believes. Clinton deserved to be booed for trying to fool a room full of intelligent people into voting for her non-committing answers.

J. McKinney SW MO   December 2nd, 2007 9:35 am ET

I think it is interesting how so many comment on Obama's "honesty", tho it is obvious that most saying this don't even know what honesty they are referring to–they are just parroting other posts.
I would like to note that most 6 year olds are honest. But does that make them capable and experienced?? Honesty is surely a great quality, but it doesn't make him a capable person to run our huge and great country. He needs EXPERIENCE and good judgement in addition to h is honesty, and I don't think he has the experience yet.
Go, Hillary!

Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL   December 2nd, 2007 9:32 am ET

The President is not all powerful..the legislature passes laws. Funny, when Mr. Hucklberry "side stepped" issues he was considered charming. Truthfull–Hillary is no a socialist party candidate–so some of the far left–need to look at joining the Socialist Party and not the Democratic Party. Despite what the Republicans may say–she is in support of our capitalist and republican ideals as a nation. The fact that a growing number of Americans clearly see this as a great alternative to the "corporate welfare", military industrial driven Republican Party–is scaring the pants off of them. There are other ways to keep our nation safe, provide world leadership, and restore the economy–than cowtowing to the energy, financial, and military defense industries with exhorbitant grants, tax loopholes, and "preferred customer" status in Washington and the White House. Americans are seeking a candidate that puts them first for a change, and her rising popularity shows the message is working. Despite GOP attacks–even independents and moderate Republicans are taking a second look!

JB Boston MA   December 2nd, 2007 9:08 am ET

I love how she continually throws out that term "comprehensive". WE AREN"T DUMB. YOU ARE NOT TRICKING US. WE KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. Just say amnesty if that is what you believe.

At least McCain has finally got it right. SECURE THE BORDER FIRST. Then deal with the 12 million here!

Nancy, La Marque, Texas   December 2nd, 2007 8:51 am ET

Why do you need to be in the room to feel our emotional energy? You don't have to, to know how America thinks and feels! We have made it pretty clear what we want. We can't help it if Washington DC chooses to be disconnected and clueless from America. A politician of this kind won't get my VOTE!!

Cumberland   December 2nd, 2007 8:47 am ET

She was booed in Iowa, because the voters in Iowa know that Hillary is not right choice in 2008. And Richarson will tell you that Hillary would not make a good VP, let alone Pres.

barbara doyle Cape Coral FL   December 2nd, 2007 8:45 am ET

As long as we are talking about immigration, we ARE NOT talking about the war in Iraq, the price of gasoline, or the faltering economy. Do you feel that we are being manipulated? I do and refuse to be taken in by this misdirection!

Max Robinski Manhatten NY   December 2nd, 2007 8:44 am ET

I AM SOOOO F'ING SICK OF AIR-HEAD MORONS WHO SAY "THIS COUNTRY WAS STARTED BY IMMIGRANTS"

How the hell many times do we have to ask the question of them:
"What part of ILLEGAL do you idiots not understand?"

These illegals broke into our country.
What would you do if someone broke into your house?
My country IS my house..open to INVITED guests.
There is a PROCESS to be invited into my country.
If someone broke into your house, you'd call the cops and throw them out.
If someone breaks into your country, why would you not do the same?

IS THAT SIMPLE ENOUGH FOR YOU MORONS TO UNDERSTAND??????

Jack Kunkel Norcross, GA   December 2nd, 2007 8:40 am ET

In the article, I notice that Ms Yellin uses the term "progressive activists" to refer to liberals. (They use to be "liberals" before they wrecked that title, so now they call themselves "progressives"). Anyway, Ms Yellin's use of the new term shows whose side she's on, as clearly as if she had a sign on her back.

Carmen, Los Angeles, CA   December 2nd, 2007 8:28 am ET

Havin read post after post resorting to name calling and other mindless drivel, I had to double-check that I was on CNN's site and not TMZ's. Can't anyone express their views without sucumbing to playground tactics? Grow up!

Ross Lippincott; Davenport Iowa.   December 2nd, 2007 8:16 am ET

ANDROLOMA, Commerce City, Colorado
Thank you for setting Mac straight.
The only thing I'd like to add is,
GO OBAMA/EDWARDS/08!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous   December 2nd, 2007 7:56 am ET

FYI… text for link "forum" is spelled "fourm."

IOWANS FOR CLINTON   December 2nd, 2007 7:36 am ET

Obama is certain (in his mind) that all he needed was Oprah??? That great IOWANS will support him for that reason…this guy thinks we all are idiots!
Again this guy is showing lack of good judgement, sense and experience…
HOW DARE YOU OBAMA THINK IOWA IS STUPID ENOUGH TO SUPPORT YOU ONLY BECAUSE OPRAH SAID SO…?
CLINTON has been working extremely hard and successfully reaching out to those of us who are interested in the issues and fixing this mess bush/chaney has made in 8 yrs, not the color of her skin when it benefits her. Obama tries to be a black man in Harlem, but wants to be a white man everywhere else…
HE IS THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF A FLIP FLOPPER!!!
Send this guy to HARPO Productions, not the White House!
Obama is certain (in his mind) that all he needed was Oprah??? That great IOWANS will support him for that reason…this guy thinks we all are idiots!
Again this guy is showing lack of good judgement, sense and experience…
HOW DARE YOU OBAMA THINK IOWA IS STUPID ENOUGH TO SUPPORT YOU ONLY BECAUSE OPRAH SAID SO…?
CLINTON has been working extremely hard and successfully reaching out to those of us who are interested in the issues and fixing this mess bush/chaney has made in 8 yrs, not the color of her skin when it benefits her. Obama tries to be a black man in Harlem, but wants to be a white man everywhere else…
HE IS THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF A FLIP FLOPPER!!!
Send this guy to HARPO Productions, not the White House!

David Atellea NH   December 2nd, 2007 7:23 am ET

WAKE UP IOWANS!!! Republican even know have said and disclosed publically that If Obama wins the nominee, the next president is for sure a Republican!
look at the polls! he cannot win against any republican running??? ARE YOU CRAZY! CLINTON IS THE CLEAR CHOICE! SHAME ON THOSE IOWANS supporting Oprah/Obama white house bid!
If you want to educate your children,give them health care and keep your home in the future…DO NOT VOTE for OBAMA/OPRAH

CLINTON IS THE SMART CHOICE IN 2008

down with obama winphrey

Fay Allen, Va Beach, VA   December 2nd, 2007 7:15 am ET

Hi to the person who believes that we are dumping on Hillary, that is not the case. Hillary has an opportunity to give straight forward answers. America is changing we want the real deal.

Regarding Rudy building up the military, I believe Senator Obama has stated the first thing he will do is rebuild the military, but he is also looking at capturing Osa Bin Laden, something the republicans don't want to talk about, they want to use terms to scare people without really taking care of the terrorist.

Anyway - a real strong President is not afraid to tell the truth or to fight the real enemy.

that's my 2 cents and I'm sticking to it.

Cody Harding, Kinsley, KS   December 2nd, 2007 7:15 am ET

Let the bashing begin!

For those people who read the article, pointing out that she did give an honest and useful answer, thank you.

For everyone who said she sidestepped…where? She answered the people with a straight, fair answer, and got booed for it. She practically said that she would do her best to enact new reforms, but would need Congress to help out in doing so.

Where do people find this offensive? I am against illegal immigration, with the fact that many legal immigrants give to a valued part of our massive melting-pot culture. I bneleive that those people who cross without legal blessings are either impovershed or willed to do illegal acts within the country. This, in essence, is Mexico's problem as well as ours.

She gave an honest, starightforward and experienced answer to a question that has plagued the White House for years now. From what i'm reading, the people of Iowa don't want immigration reform.

So, who is in the wrong here?

ANDROLOMA, Commerce City, Colorado   December 2nd, 2007 7:10 am ET

Mac from GA, once again like all blind apologists you miss the point. "Jobs Americans won't do" is an old, feeble line that's been around for years. The truth is, illegals subvert the entire labor system by staving off proper supply and demand. If you can't hire veg pickers @ 5-10 dollars per hour, pay 20-25. All of a sudden, those jobs might look attractive to Americans. Then all the paper pushing yuppies might find their cushy jobs radically devalued, when a dramatic turn in the economy realizes their intrinsic worth at zero.
I'm opting out. I'm a middle-aged, middle-income moderate. I'm sick of seeing extremists of the political system drag this country down. A bad idea would be to have children in a society which won't appreciate their own citizens as manual laborers; instead of importing an underclass of untouchables.
This country and its citizens will never appreciate their workers until they become as scarce as diamonds on the beach. It's well past time for American industry to endure a severe labor shortage. There's no other way to get equitable treatment. Only then will the worker get any respect from his employer. Until then, stop feeding society your children, you poor idiots!

I'd have booed Hillary too. Vote Libertarian, or vote for the same old problems.

NO! TO OBAMA WINPHREY   December 2nd, 2007 7:07 am ET

Go Hillary! AS ALWAYS, STILL SHE GIVES THE BEST ANSWERES TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS, UNLIKE OBAMA WHO STEALS HIS OPPONNETS ANSWERS BECAUSE HE ISNT EXPEREINCED ENOUGH TO THINK ON HIS OWN. IOWANS ARE LOOKING MIGHTY FOOLED BY OBAMA WINPHREY.

Steve Metz, Carlisle, PA   December 2nd, 2007 6:57 am ET

I won't even get into the fact that Hillary Clinton has a greater capability than any politician I've ever seen to hold every conceivable position on an issue simultaneously. What jumped out at me is that being pro-criminal is now seen as "progressive." I myself think there are better adjectives. "Disgusting" jumps to mind.

DEF, Norfolk Va   December 2nd, 2007 6:52 am ET

Congratulations to Iowans. They are seeing through the "typical" washington politician.

Trang, Fremont, CA   December 2nd, 2007 6:49 am ET

It seems Hillary has not improved after all this time.

What is she saying - that she can't do anything unless Congress pass the bill?

If this is all she sees, then she can't do much when she is in the White House.

So much for the so called experience.

I feel sad for you Hillary, having spent most of your life in politics, yet I don't see you have leadership skills.

A leader leads. A leader should have the confidence that he/she can push things through, primarily through persuasion. And with the answer that you have just given, it does not give me the confidence that you can push things through.

If you believe in comprehensive immigration, then make the case for it. Persuade them that this is the way to go. Now people have problems - mainly their insecurities - ie. job insecurities that they believe is partially due to illegal immigrants willing to work for lower pay. People are in pain, and when they are in pain, their views can be distorted, and you have to address their pain. It's not a simple problem to solve, because there are many factors involve, but if you believe comprehensive immigration is the way to go, then make a case for it.

There are people who are afraid and feel threatened by 'illegals', but there are also people who believe that people are 'children of God', and as such, they should be treated decently, and there's no such thing as an 'illegal alien'. You have to make a choice, and lay out your strategy on how to get there.

Matthew Hayes Lansing Michigan   December 2nd, 2007 6:31 am ET

With all the clutter surrounding any/everything,i dont even know where to comment, but i for one am a little livid at the fact that i just saw on the CNN-Youtube spot that another god fearing politican is making yet another attempt at derailing the scientific community's effort by saying we cannot "afford" to go to mars. Has he even been watching anything at all in the past decade on global warming? Doesent he/we all benifit from the impact of even just the basics from what NASA has contributed, he benifits are too many to list, and the research from even an attempt at Mars, or what we could/will learn from going their could be profoundly spectacular. Furthermore im even more astounded that other religionist's can blatenly take it upon themselves to accuse those with different views like being an athiest, of being outright negetave and bad people…case in point, their was a brief debate recently about the "meaning" behind the movie recently released called 'The Golden Compass', and how parents should keep their kids protected from it because of the religious/anti-religious themes and the possibility it could lead to Athiest beliefs. Their is alot i and many could argue on these two subjects alone, but if alot of people out their would just open their eyes to what could be…or even what IS and has been proven they could understand that religion and science could (in some ways) lean toward one another instead of repeatedly attacking and using eack other as an excuse, an Athiest person is just proactive and is open to rational judgement, a person trying to go to mars is far too busy to go out of their way to stop into a church and show an allready proven science theory to try to convince someone who is devoutly convinced toward their belief, The trial held in Colarado concerning "Science Vs God" is something that anyone arguing either side of the subject should see. Science, and people who make the attempt to understand the basic outline of it, has absolutely no reason at all to use religion or god in any way to make itself look better, so why do those who are pro-religion…or in politics…etc. try to combat what they themselves arent even involved in in the first place….

Mac, Augusta, GA   December 2nd, 2007 6:11 am ET

I have been reading the comments and every one seems to think that illegal aliens are taking away job from American people. Someone might want to look at the jobs they are actually taking. The jobs they perform most "Americans" wouldn't deign themselves to do. And if we are removing illegal aliens because they are a drain on the economy, then why haven't we removed those fit workers who are consistently on welfare. I guess it is easier to justify an American-born citizen sitting on the porch drinking than for someone who wants to make a better life for their family doing whatever it takes to make that happen. Funny thing is, that is exactly what our ancestors did.

Steve Wimer, San Bernardino, California   December 2nd, 2007 6:06 am ET

Hillary is out of touch with the voters, but so is the Republican party. Their debate failed to include Iraq or the economy. Will we need to kill the rich before they understand Americans want to improve their standard of living, not regress?

Chris Orlando, FL   December 2nd, 2007 5:31 am ET

Hillary has NOTHING to offer any of you. There will be no extra handouts for the Lib supporters (beggars).

At least the GOP cut my taxes and gave less of my money to pathetic losers.

What has the Lib Congress done for you……NOTHING.

NY, NY   December 2nd, 2007 5:30 am ET

This is the only issue (immigration) that will keep me from voting.

I wonder how will these candidates (pro immigration) feel if an illegal alien used their SSN and vital info. Actually since their politicians they can just wipe it out of their records but what about ordinary people?

These illegals have more rights than US citizens. Take for instance the landscaper, who's an illegal alien, attack by a dog because he and people provoke the dog. The illegal collected $250,000 and they want to euthanize the dog? if that's their dog and attack you can you collect $250,000 from illegal alien?

I think I'll vote for Ron Paul.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   December 2nd, 2007 5:26 am ET

Margaret Waterloo, I think you should check up your ear, eye and heart. Charles, Lansing, Hillary gave a correct and honest answer, you should ask Bush-Cheney if you are not happy. Jonathan, Florida, you are right, Republicans and Obama supporters don't remember how our government works, they are bold in word only.

alan St Louis MO   December 2nd, 2007 5:02 am ET

AND WHO WANTS A BLACK PRESIDENT??? NOT ME!!!!
Posted By Chris, Atlanta, Georgia : December 2, 2007 2:36 am

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You must be part of the blind faith Clinton supporter. A typical Moron Clinton supporter A Racist Democrat????? What is shocking you are from Atlanta Georgia !!!

You are part of the Left Wing Nut cases that will push the Republicans to win the election.

GO Bidden
GO Obama

The only two that can UNITE the country. Not by further Dividing the country. And the only experience Clinton brings is 35 years of dividing the country even further. Bush done enough already for the past 8 years with Bill additional 8 years. 16 years of dividing is enough. We don’t need a another 4 years on top of it.

STATUS QUO=Bush=Clinton =16 years of failure

The Best two Obama and Biddenfor 2008

say NO to status quo= say NO to clinton

bbln   December 2nd, 2007 4:26 am ET

The headline of this should've been CLINTON BOOED BY OBAMA SUPPORTERS BUSSED IN FROM CHICAGO BY THE HUNDREDS…
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/

'The group, despite the Iowa location of this event, appears to have brought a large portion of the couple thousand people here from Chicago (they keep cheering at the mention of the city, and the Gamaliel Foundation, for which Obama was once an organizer, chartered two buses) and the questions are heavily focused on issues related to immigration, punctuated by the occasional chant of "Si se puede."'

Les WA   December 2nd, 2007 4:25 am ET

The far left is as bad (and nutty) as the far right. The question that illicited the boos was "would you inact legislation to give illegal immigrants a path to citizenship in your first 100 days". A non-lying (and dare I say moral…) candidate will give the response Hillary did. A lying and pandering candidate will say "yes" and give the answer that Dodd gave.

By the way, the boos were coming from the Chicago group (90% of them wearing "Obama" t-shirts), which made up OVER half of the attendees…If it had been in reverse and Obama was booed (as he was at the Nevada debate) all of the Obama supporters would be saying "Hillary is horrible. How dare she have her supporters boo Obama." Give me a brea.

Posted By Ken, San Diego, CA : December 1, 2007 8:18 pm

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I'm with you, the magic word to that question is "legislate". HRC gave them a truthful answer the people of Obama booed her. She can't legislate it, it doesn't belong to the Executive branch, but legislative branch.

Reading comments of some people here labeling her as "non-committal", it's apparent, some people here don't understand the three branches of our government and its function. No wonder Bush was able to get away with a LOT of things and destroy this country.

Andrew, Austin TX   December 2nd, 2007 3:44 am ET

Honestly, if Clinton wins the nomination, I've lost all hope in our democracy. Thank you, adults, for this awesome future you're leaving for us "young'ins".

S.B. L.A. CA   December 2nd, 2007 3:36 am ET

The Clintons have a long history of Hispanic love. It runs in the family on Hillary's side

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C03E0DD1539F931A15751C0A9679C8B63&n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/People/C/Clinton,%20Bill

katharine   December 2nd, 2007 3:22 am ET

the booing is unacceptable, but Clinton's answer was lame, and made more lame by the fact that she is the candidate who will be least able to work with congress. Obama said he would not wait until he was inaugurated to take action, but would, as president-elect, immediately call leaders of activist groups to help set his presidency's agenda. That's presidential. Senator Obama, by the way, got a standing ovation. When the mother of a little girl told her story, Cathy Hughes took the little girl by the hand and led her to the Senator. This tall gracious man leaned down and hugged the little girl like one of his own. This man touches us all.

Kelly Bird, Denison Tx.   December 2nd, 2007 3:13 am ET

Well, I think that Hillary Clinton should be President… What's this country affraid of??? A woman might make us great again… oh, what a shame, looks what has happened with the President we have now.. what a joke… I think it's about time women show the men of our lands that we are strong and we can do just as good a job if not better..

Bernie C. Denison, Texas   December 2nd, 2007 3:10 am ET

I don't know about the rest of this country, but I think we should have Hillary Clinton for President. Women have been cleaning up mens messes for years and I think she will clean up our country and make America a proud country again, now that men have dug a hole and has almost buried us. Give a woman a chance to prove that women can be strong. Look how she stuck to her husband after his little fling in the white house wing. Bill Clinton wasn't unfaithful to this coutry, just his wife. She stuck by him no matter what and I think she'll stick to making our country a better place to live. Men has always tried to run things and as usual, look what's happened..Women know how to keep house, let's let her get the job done…

Jose Card   December 2nd, 2007 3:10 am ET

Have you ever seen a live session at the British Parliament chamber?

The parliament members would do more than just booing to show their dissatisfaction or disagreement with the speaker any time.

I think booing is a civilized expression. If the voters do not have a chance to speak, what else do you expect them to do? Are the voters only allowed to applaud? Then what is the difference between our election and the Chinese election? Have we lost our mind or freedom of speech?

What really bugs me is how some people treat Hillary as if she were the princess. This is what happens when you have one spouse after the other in the White House. Father and son is not as bad.

Global spread of democracy is stalled and worsened in the United States if we elect Hillary.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1121/p01s02-usgn.html

What can we say of Chevez or Putin's elections? We are practically doing the same thing here if Hillary is elected. There should be a constitutional amendment against spousal continuation of presidency. Two terms is the limit for a couple. You can't blame Hillary for feeling like royal if she is elected. Our fascination with royalty may be the cause of it. Some people forgot why we threw lots of tea into Boston Harbor a while ago.

Ross Lippincott; Davenport Iowa.   December 2nd, 2007 3:04 am ET

Would you rather have Pedro, Jesus and Ernesto working in your area and picking your crops and "Making in America" your goods at the local factory… or whould you rather they work at the big American corporate factory in Juarez, Tijuana or or Matamoros…. and keeping their money in Mexico and the only American who make out are the head of the American corporations?

YO!! FV Tampa;
If Pedro and Jesus and Ernsto were back in their own country where they belong, then American citizens could have those jobs. And I'll bet their money will spend just as well.
and you call Iowans stupid.
OBAMA/08!!!!!!!!!

mbot565, San Diego, CA   December 2nd, 2007 3:03 am ET

Typical Hillary Clinton, just pull stuff out her buns. Since when your healthcare plan include opening the process to everyone? You have the galls to say you're experienced, when your entire healthcare plan is basically the copied & pasted from John Edwards', and NOW you're copying Obama's open process and adopted it as your own? Do you really think people are that dumb not to notice? Now wonder you're booed. How does it feel to eat your own medicine? WHAT A HIPOCRITE!!

I'm soooo glad you're booed. If you think you and your campaign can push other candidates by having your supporters booing them, YOU DESERVE having those boos thrown back at you.

Nate, Guilford NY   December 2nd, 2007 2:51 am ET

Here's the full video of Hillary getting booed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBU46xnc-EA

John, Detroit, Michigan   December 2nd, 2007 2:44 am ET

The people who booed her are complete idiots. don't they understand that her position is the smartest one to have, considering in a general election the Republicans are going to make it about illegal immigration?

Chris, Atlanta, Georgia   December 2nd, 2007 2:36 am ET

Bless all the Clinton supporters! What a mess the counrty has been in since Bush took over… People DEAD. Yes, you stupid Republican bashers. You helped kill many innocent people. AND WHO WANTS A BLACK PRESIDENT??? NOT ME!!!! So, Hillary (believe it or not) 2008!!!! YEAH!!!!

Daniel, NY   December 2nd, 2007 2:18 am ET

In more bad news for Clinton, she trails Obama in yet another Iowa poll that was just released tonight!That is starting to be a lot of Iowa polls with Obama on top.

Margaret Waterloo, Iowa   December 2nd, 2007 2:17 am ET

Senator Obama is the most sincere candidate in this race, and will wil our caucus here in Iowa….

GO BARACK! THE ONLY DEMOCRAT WHO CAN TAKE BACK THE WHITE HOUSE IN 08!!!

alan St Louis MO   December 2nd, 2007 2:14 am ET

May The Truth Set You Free

Hilliary=Bush=16 years of failed government

American people are starting to become immune to your spin, lies, smokscreen and see the corpate pawn you are. China and the war profiteers are going to have a harder time to suc the U.S. treasury dry.

Ernesto Gonzalez Houston, Texas   December 2nd, 2007 2:12 am ET

FV, Tampa, FL
do you know how many billions of dollars they send back home every year? so yes I would rather have them making those goods in Mexico, Then I wouldn't have to pay for their health care either. I could solve 2 problems at once. Health Care and people entering the country illegally. By the way there are a lot that bring drugs, smuggle people, some of whom are raped and murdered, there a lot of goods ones but we also get a lot of bad ones also. I am american born and would like to see them come here legally.

Charles, Lansing MI   December 2nd, 2007 1:58 am ET

Sounds like the natives are starting to get restless. I wonder how long Sen. Clinton can keep up the stalling without answering what she's going to do. She's trying to play to the middle, so she doesn't end up getting hammered as inconsistent in the general election if she gets the nomination, but she has to survive the primary first. Right now, that's FAR from a sure thing. So far, there hasn't been any substance to anything she's been asked about, and no one is really throwing her hard questions. The "drivers licenses for undocumented persons" gaffe at the debate hurt her badly, and now she's terrified to put down roots for fear that her next off balance answer will finish her.

A path to citizenship for those illegally here MUST be predicated on securing the boarders from new illegal immigrants entering the country first. Once this is accomplished, then and only then can we begin to offer those here a path to full legal recognition.

Jonathan, Holiday, Florida   December 2nd, 2007 1:52 am ET

"comprehensive immigration reform will be a high priority for me.”

What do people want from her? Its not like she can solve even problem for every person in 100 days.

Her answer was honest and correct. Congress has to pass legislation! Then the president can sign the law.

Have people forgot how our government works?

Tal Burt, New York, NY   December 2nd, 2007 1:45 am ET

Hello everyone. Please keep in mind that anyone 'dropping' on this website from outside the US is faced with a very unflattering image of the kind of exchange of ideas that takes place at the 'beacon of democracy'. Is it not possible and more productive to counter ideas with other ideas instead of blasphemy? Get beyond the emotional surface to figure the deeper causes, come up with realistic solutions, present them for debate without the vinegar coating? Focus on what is common to all and use power to build towards it rather than quash and ridicule those that are not of exactly the same opinion?

That said:
You really got the nerve, immigrant-nation post-hairpin course-change, to frown at your likes just a generation or two ago. So lower that stuck-up nose you bunch of overweight, global-warming, overpaid, underworked, aristocratic wannabe CLEPTOXENOPHOBICS!! You start to resemble the Brits you escaped from to begin with!

caramba

Ann,nashua,Nh   December 2nd, 2007 1:40 am ET

Actually for those who didn't watch the whole thing, I watched it and she got booed of her healthcare plan when she tried to answer the question the gentleman who asked it.

Yuri, Hartford/Tel Aviv, CT/Israel   December 2nd, 2007 1:32 am ET

She isn't electable. The Dems would be wise to move on to someone else. She, like her husband, talks out of both sides of her mouth. G-d help us if another Clinton gets into office and starts trying to run American foreign policy like it's their plaything. I can thank her husband for putting me in Nablus and Hebron, being shot at every day because he wanted to gamble with the lives of millions of people in Israel , the West Bank, and Gaza to try make a legacy for himself. Dubya and Rice are doing it now (watch how that turns out), and I know Hillary will try it too.

I'm back in the States now, and I don't care who it is. If it's not Hillary, they'll have my vote. She's morally bankrupt. She's the perfect political slime; an 80s-era slickster, who will pander to or step on whoever, as long as she can climb the political ladder.

You don't have to be an Obama or Edwards supporter to boo her. I don't like any of the candidates from either the Repubs or the Dems, and I'd boo her without a second thought.

For those of you who think it's uncouth to do that, that's the way of the world. Politics should bring out passion. When it ceases to do that, you lose the power to change the status quo. Just ask an Israeli; we've been trying to dump Olmert for months now.

Peter,cleveland,Ohio   December 2nd, 2007 1:29 am ET

It is good I watched the whole thing and I had a very good time to know the candidates when not controlled by the media.

jill,boston,ma   December 2nd, 2007 1:28 am ET

Hillary want to have it both ways!

Joseph,Iowa   December 2nd, 2007 1:27 am ET

The thing is, every issue candidates are debating has to go through the congress for the president to pass it. Why is Hillary fooling us here. Whether it's healthcare,immigration,economy every issue has to go through the congress. The president doesn't pass bill before this. The debate is mean't to know the candidates position and priority with issues. So there is nothing like taking back and talk about congress. Tell us your stand!

Joe, Mt. Laurel, NJ   December 2nd, 2007 1:08 am ET

You people are all wrong. She was not booed because she was not there. She was not booed because her answer was song and dance.

She was booed because the American public in staunchly opposed to illigration reform where millions of illegal aliens are given citizenship in order to "eliminate" illegal immigration. The govenment doesn't listen to the public. The only ones campaigning for this are illegal aliens (and supporters) and politicians looking for votes. If you make it hard for them to work and live here, then they are more likely to come here legally. It all starts with government enforcement, not clemency.

Jake, San Diego CA   December 2nd, 2007 12:50 am ET

How do you stop illegal immigration? By eliminating all benefits of entering the country illegally. It's really that simple, and really Ron Paul is the only candidate that is proposing that very idea.

Amnesty isn't the answer, it's been done before and it's failed, as we all can see with all the illegals, if we do it again it does nothing to deter more from doing it, actually it encourages them, because we'd be saying if you are here long enough you get a free pass.

I don't get why some people think it's okay for people to enter this country illegally. Just because you're opposed to illegal immigration doesn't mean you're opposed to immigration or immigrants (although there are people that are).

If someone entered your home without permission and ate your food, used your shower etc. When you come home and see him/her there you aren't going to just say hey you can stay since you made my bed and cleaned my kitchen. You'll kick them out, and you'll most likely call the cops.

But if you actually invited the person you'd be more than welcoming.

Just my little analogy.

SAM, Chicago IL   December 2nd, 2007 12:44 am ET

I guess Miss Clinton, People are realizing that Obama was right about you, that you side step every question asked with a politically correct answer. One thing Miss Clinton, the one major reason I wouldn't want you is that, you would furthur divide this already divided country.

stan pitts pa   December 2nd, 2007 12:31 am ET

what goes around comes around hillary, at the last debate she had all her supporters boo obama and edwards when they simply questioned her positions and demanded some clarifications for the american people, i predict from now on she will be booed every where she goes!

E. C., Houston, Texas   December 2nd, 2007 12:23 am ET

Believe It….Hillary has NO PLAN!She doesn't have one now, and she will not have a plan in the future. Hillary has NO CLUE about being the President of a great nation…. Hillary wants 'power and personal gain,' and Bill Clinton wants to be in The White House again.

localjim   December 2nd, 2007 12:22 am ET

I know it wasnt Hillary's fault for not being there. Thing were out of many peoples hands it seems. so i feel for you hillary. I really do. You couldnt get a feel for the room, bad connection and all that but its not that, that got you booed.
Your responce was to boilerplated or whatever the term is. I think you answers only pander to what your audience projects onto you and you project back what they want to hear.
If Obama was not there he probably would have still been applauded. Why because his answer is a nonbiased, nonpartisan realistic idea. And you can sense how stronly he belives in what he is saying. Character
The fact is, I qustion your sincerity, which makes me doubt your integrity. I think, bottom line, this is all about who do we trust to sit in that office chair and be our country's CEO, Commander-in-chief, our face to a country that will represent us to how the rest of the world views us and lets us have a comfortable nights sleep knowing we put the best possible person in charge. Integrity and Character
I believe you have right intentions somewhere but maybe if you are sincere than use this next 4 years to really prove to us your committed to the US/U.S.
Obama/Edwards '08

One_American   December 2nd, 2007 12:15 am ET

Hillary is already politically dead.

Time for the Democrats to bury her already.

Willy, Chesapeake, VA   December 2nd, 2007 12:15 am ET

I boo at that cow too.

laurie, murfreesboro, tn   December 2nd, 2007 12:11 am ET

We are all doomed if Hillary becomes president. In fact we are all doomed if any democrat becomes president. Have you heard that we may have huge delays now on our tax refunds this year because once again the democrats are playing games and won't do their jobs.

Not Surprised, NY   December 2nd, 2007 12:10 am ET

mjaws swajm, She has a position for sure; she's far to the left but she can't show her true colors yet. She's gotta keep people as confused as possible to have a chance at this election.

a h, Phoenix, AZ   December 2nd, 2007 12:10 am ET

She is booed! And she is one step above Anderson!!!! they deserve each other.

No Socialist, NY   December 2nd, 2007 12:04 am ET

In response to: I am extremely upset at those people behavior towards Hillary Clinton.

Now, I will make sure that all my family members will vote for Hillary, and persuade my friends and office workers to vote for her as well.

Go Hillary Go!
Posted By monica, des moines, ia : December 1, 2007 8:59 pm

And how will you "make sure" and "pursuade"? Will you use the same techniques Hillary uses? Yikes! Another one for the regime!

Mark,B'ham, Al.   December 2nd, 2007 12:03 am ET

You liberals forget that 70 percent of American Citizens do not want "Amnisty and a Path to Citizenship" for illegal immigrants. they have not only broken our immigration laws but also have committed "Identity Fraud" with stolen social security numbers and ID. Here in Alabama they drive with out insurance and if they do get a drivers license it is using fake ID. Their kids get free lunch at school by using fake social security numbers and we taxpayers are paying for their education and medical expense here. I want to enforce current law which should have been done since 1986 by all administrations including Hillary the co-President and her husband Bill. Secure the border or we citizens should not trust our government to uphold all our laws! USANumbers is where anyone who wants our immigration laws upheld need to visit.

Dale Davis, Glendora, California   December 1st, 2007 11:57 pm ET

The Clinton grease machine isn't slick enought to weasel through the immigration issue. It is THE HOT BUTTON issue of our generation. The vast majority of people in our nation are against illegal immigration, strictly on the grounds that it is illegal, let alone for many other problems, which are too many to be discussed. Many people in other parts of the country used to think it was just a California problem. Well, guess what America. It is now our national problem. And, it has come home to roost on the rest of the country. The current pattern of federal government behavior of this allowance of unbrideled illegal immigration has mimicked how it has been handled in Califonia for the past 30 years, by both the DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS. It is considered both a windfall of cheap labor for the republican's corporations and a vast potential population of prospective Democratic voters for the Democrats. The left wing base of Clinton supporters (who hijacked my Democratic Party in 1968), were obviously the booers. Can Hillary afford to lose them?
Who cares? She won't get my democratic vote.

Vic, Sugar Land, Texas   December 1st, 2007 11:54 pm ET

I hope all of you who are lambasting Hillary Clinton along with your rude booing reactions to her statements will remember what a class act you had - if you send another George W. Bush into office. I'm talking about the GWB whose only experience before being sent into office by the Supreme Court, then later by the all-knowing people just like you. Bush's only experience at running anything was as a one-term governor of Texas. And everyone knows that to be Governor of Texas is to have no power except that granted by the Lt. Governor. He had NEVER been to another country, even as a child — never voted for or against anything of substance for the U.S.A. Now if this sounds like Hillary's opponent who "never voted for the Iraq war" (how could he vote for against the war as a state senator of Illinois while Hillary was already on the front lines as a United States Senator of New York.

Finally, how in this world do you think Barak Obama, with his youth and inexperience is going to hit the ground running and get something done about immigration. Well, you say, he'll do as well as the president we have now (translated "nothing." That's precisely why we need someone with Hillary's experience to jump-start the greatness this country enjoyed before being plundered by another know-nothing.

We'd all better wake up and realize this is MORE than an ordinary him versus her. Just ask yourself who would be more knowledgeable about the state of affairs in sitting down with say, Putin of Russia or communicating with the president of Iran, or France, or England, most important of all — Mexico. Senator Clinton has that knowledge and charisma of a leader. Can we really take a chance on someone who is neither? We'd better not.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   December 1st, 2007 11:40 pm ET

Well I see the "Republican's afraid of facing Hillary in the General Election" are out in force again.

FV, Tampa, FL   December 1st, 2007 11:36 pm ET

The people booing are fools.

Think about it you stupid I-O_whines…

What would you rather have…. thousands of undocumented workers… or thousands of documented, tax-paying ones on the road to citizenship and buying your goods locally.

Still holding strong to those ignorant outdated rightwing mantras the republicans keep shoving down your throat?
OK,
Would you rather have Pedro, Jesus and Ernesto working in your area and picking your crops and "Making in America" your goods at the local factory… or whould you rather they work at the big American corporate factory in Juarez, Tijuana or or Matamoros…. and keeping their money in Mexico and the only American who make out are the head of the American corporations?

Stupid people of Iowa….

Booing the ONE PERSON who can turn this country around.

A vote for anyone else but Hillary Clinton (with the possible exception of Joe Biden) is a vote for stupidity.

justin, new york   December 1st, 2007 11:34 pm ET

obama is up in iowa once again!

Andrew, Clemson, SC   December 1st, 2007 11:32 pm ET

Chillary, or is it Hickary? She's both wooden and cold.

Justin, Newark NY   December 1st, 2007 11:30 pm ET

Looks like her campaign team was grounded with her. Interesting what happens when there isn't an opportunity to plant the desired questions before the Forum convenes….

Frank Lornitzo Bradford, Vt.   December 1st, 2007 11:18 pm ET

Clinton against any Republican:

"In the land of the blind the one eyed
person is king"

Dan, Minneapolis, MN   December 1st, 2007 11:15 pm ET

The remarks confirm how stupid people are! The privilege of being educated is sorely lacking in these many of these remarks. In fact the responses assert a "walmart" mentality, -tawdry, inane, and self-serving. If my fellow Democrats want simple answers then I urge them to vote Republican. Republicans dissect life processes into very simply sound bites and provide corresponding simple solutions.

Ginger Mena AR   December 1st, 2007 11:06 pm ET

Hopefully Hillary will hush soon, join Bill and they will ride off into the sunset together and America can forget what shame he brought our country. Beats me how he can even show his face….

Darrel Schmidt, Iowa   December 1st, 2007 11:06 pm ET

We don't need imigration Reform. We need Congress and the President to stand up and be counted. Will you or will you not inforce the laws we now have on the books concerning illegal allians?? If they did the problem would be solved. Oh the house cleaning, that is needed at the next vote. The silent Majority will be out in force to elect Good, Fair,
Common Sense Persons.
The sooner we get rid of the Dems and Repubs the sooner we will get on the right track here in America.Vote Independant. That will stop the bickering we have all the time now.
I don't really like BOOS but there are more coming I'm afraid

It is so simple and yet someone like Hillary (and others includeing Bush) want (COMPREHENSIVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IT IS HIGH// I SAY "HIGH" PROIRITY. Main street is on the way in and Wall Street could go the way of the Berlin Wall. Let get Working Americans the back Bone of this country in the mix again!

Dipo, Houston Texas   December 1st, 2007 11:00 pm ET

The problem we have is that people don't want to face the truth. Politicians can get the votes by telling the populate what they like but is that the best thing for America with the battered image we have in the outside world?

Immigration should not be the burning issue in the US now, it should be the economy and foreign policy.

Paul Thompson   December 1st, 2007 10:59 pm ET

Mike Huckabee first, new Iowa poll!!!!!

Go Huck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</