December 4, 2007
Posted: 05:15 PM ET

Obama's campaign denied Clinton allegations of 'dirty tricks.'

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign is denying a fresh accusation leveled by the campaign of Sen. Hillary Clinton that surrogates for the Illinois Democrat are engaging in "dirty tricks" in Iowa.

Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle made the charge in a letter to supporters Monday night. "In both Iowa and New Hampshire, we have heard that Obama staffers are berating Hillary supporters on the phone with negative attacks against her," wrote Doyle.

She went on to describe accounts of a negative campaign tactic known as "push polling" — a practice where voters receive phone calls from individuals posing as independent pollsters who instead offer details of negative and sometimes misleading attributes about a particular candidate.

Doyle also said some of Clinton’s Iowa supporters have received calls that direct them to the wrong precinct locations.

In a statement released Tuesday, Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton called the accusation a "flat-out falsehood."

"Our opponents have promised to stop at nothing in an effort to tarnish Barack Obama's character," Burton continued. "Push polling or tactics of confusion have no place in this campaign and we don't or won't engage in them. Unlike some other campaigns, we want every potential Iowa caucusgoer to participate in the process, no matter who they support."

Tuesday's back-and-forth between the leading Democratic presidential campaigns is the latest in a heightened war of words one month before Iowa voters kick off the presidential primary process.

On Monday, Clinton charged Obama "started running for president the day he arrived in the U.S. Senate," and in his "rush to campaign" has missed key Senate votes.

Obama's campaign hit back, saying he "doesn't need lectures in political courage from someone who followed George Bush to war in Iraq, gave him the benefit of the doubt on Iran, supported NAFTA and opposed ethanol until she decided to run for president."

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Iowa


Katherine   January 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Obama and his supporters are throwing mud at Hillary in Columbia SC via telephone.

Obama is not as innocent as he claims. I just received the most disgusting phone message regarding Hillary and Bill Clinton.

If you want to listen to it contact Hillary Campaign headquarters in Columbia

If I could contact the individual who taped this message I would sue him for leaving such filth on my home phone.

I hope children in the area do not check their home voice mails. The message is inappropriate for any child to hear.

Jerry , Adams Center , NY   December 10th, 2007 1:18 pm ET

Hillary may have followed Bush from the beginning of the war but who would not have thinking that there were WMD once this was found to be not true I would have changed my mind too. I think all americans where for the war at the beginning but once we found out that Bush lied about weapons of mass destruction all our minds changed.

Sho, Baltimore, Maryland   December 10th, 2007 12:21 pm ET

I am the last to vote on the basis of sex and color lines. I had no clue who I was going to vote for during the primary, but as I see Clinton become more a fanatic, she scares me.

I wanted to believet that Hilliary Clinton would be as cool as Bill, but we all know this will never be.

What scares me more than people sending out lies about Barak, is the people who choose to vote for Hilliary because she is a woman.

I have a father who pretty much votes black (within reason), because he wants a change……that kind of thinking has always been dangerous, just like women who vote for women.

Hillary scares me because she has no real aim. She believes that 9 years is what makes her qualified, yet we know…..that doesn't make a good president.

We need someone with a little truth. I'm starting to believe Barak more than I've believed any other candidate in my life.

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Bryn, West Orange, NJ   December 6th, 2007 11:21 am ET

Again, the Hillary campaign has made groundless attacks at Sen Obama's camp. However, in today's news, there is a backed-up complaint against the Clinton camp trying to discredit Mr. Obama. Like she said, the "fun is about to begin". I don't know about you, but I don't want a president who is so shallow. Keep running Obama and standing up for the issues. Let's heal America!

Ernest Mathis, Alpharetta, GA   December 6th, 2007 9:32 am ET

Everyone here that is against Obama has really only one or two things to harp on in regards to him not being a suitable candidate for President.

They talk about his inexperience in the political machine. I find that inexperience in the political areana to be very refreshing. I prefer to have someone who will look at something from a different perspective and not just become another cog. There have been several more experienced people with political power that have messed several thing up for America. The system does not work for the American people and World, it works for Corporate America. Now if you want to take someone with valuable experience, why aren't you singing the praise of Joe Biden? A Senator for 20 plus years.

One of the the other complaints that bothers me is the fact that he has missed certain votes in the Senate. If you are going to hold that against him, then we should see how many votes all of them have missed over their terms as Senators. I doubt very seriously that any of them can say that they have voted on everything that has come before the Senate. So really how valid is that arguement? If you are going to hold one accountable, you have to hold them all accountable, it is only fair.

I have narrowed my primary vote down to either Obama or Biden. Someone on heared stated that they felt that some Obama supporters would not support Hilary if she is the parties nominee? I doubt that very seriously, if you are a liberal, democrat, or democratic leaning independent, you are going to support whoever is the democratic party nominee in the general election. Who wouldn't do all they could to keep the Republicans out of office?

Peggy, McLean, VA   December 6th, 2007 8:06 am ET

I don't think "hate" plays a role in the Obama campaign and I don't think the candidate inspires hate in his supporters–they, like me, are just very protective and enthusiastic. Obama is calm and kind–and politically savvy enough to use defensive measures against the Clinton machine. Of course we Democrats will join together when the outcome is clear.

James Roe, San Francisco, CA   December 6th, 2007 3:41 am ET

I was a Clinton Supporter, but now I realize she is just a phoney. Obama is so much more honest and direct.

William Deckard, Kansas City, Mo   December 6th, 2007 1:28 am ET

Wow. What a bunch of ANGRY elves! God help us if either H.C. or B.O. (no pun intended…) get elected. Register as a republican and vote for Ron Paul. You'll feel better. :)
BTW, use your real name or don't post. Cowards.

Joe, Ohio   December 6th, 2007 12:02 am ET

Obama is gaining momentum without needing to lift a finger. Clinton is doing all the work for him by embarassing herself. How do you defeat a 500 pound gorilla? You make it beat itself to death.

Vic Las Vegas Nevada   December 5th, 2007 10:02 pm ET

If OBAMA WINS THE REPUBLICANS WILL RE-TAKE THE WHITE HOUSE!

Someone in an earlier post said it right, these Obama supporters are really hateful.

And as for Oprah…she sold out to race pandering.

VOTE HILLAY 2008!

Alex Gallegos, Chula Vista, CA   December 5th, 2007 9:59 pm ET

If HE is as smart as he would like people to think he is he would back out now and hope that he hasnt tarnished his relationship so bad with Hillary so she might ask him to be her running mate. Think Mr. Obama, would you rather have 8 years in the White House with the possibility of getting impeached ( them right wingers will look for anything) or would you like to have 16 years, 8 of those as VP but what the heck thats the secondest highest position in the land! This will give you more experience and you will be ready to step in to an administration where you know whats going on and not have to clean up someone eles's mess, that was the biggest problem with Mr. Clinton, he had to undo all that was already done. Hillary has been there, maybe not as an elected official but she had first hand knowldge of what was going on and she also has an some idea of what she is about to face. Dont be foolish Mr. Obama you two will be an unbeatable force. So can someone else get on this band wagon with me? CLINTON & OBAMA '08

mike   December 5th, 2007 8:46 pm ET

Since when did being a first lady count as experience towards being President?

Frank, San Diego   December 5th, 2007 8:27 pm ET

As a California Democrat, I don't expect my vote to matter. It will come too late and be swamped by millions of others. However, I have the perfect methodology for making my choice when the time comes.

I will look at the last poll before primary that shows head-to-head match-ups with the likely Republican nominee. Which ever Democrat matches up best gets my vote. The importance of ending the war and restoring the rule of law permit no other approach.

Eloise Hall, Albany, Georgia   December 5th, 2007 4:49 pm ET

If Obama had been in the position that Ms. Clinton was in, he would have voted for the war in Iraq under the "weapons of mass distruction" heading that caused us to go to war in the first place. Since the war is unpopular, he is using Hiliary's support as a tactics to discredit her. He should be discrediting all who voted for the war. She could not have carried the vote by herself. Why didn't he speak out before now if he felt the war was wrong.

kate lee, scottsbluff, NE   December 5th, 2007 2:25 pm ET

Ma! He's picking on me again!

As a woman, I am very distressed by this sort of reaction on Mrs. Clinton's part. It very much reminded me of her reaction to Bill's infidelity and her charges of a base-less conservative plot–"they're picking on us!" Screaming "fowl" without proof is something I would hope no candidate would do, although it seems my hopes are doomed to be crushed by many people.

So far as electability is concerned, I agree that there will probably be a huge Republican turn-out to vote against Hillary.

Finally, I must point out that, for good or ill, Iran's stopping its "nucular" program was probably a result of coalition forces in Iraq and certainly not because of Hillary's pro-Bush.

Maryann Williamson FL   December 5th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

We are sick of hearing about obama bashing Hillary, why won’t you EVER cover his lack of experience? Missed important senate votes, yes, even the vote on war! His health plan does not cover everyone, he uses Hillary solutions and tweaks them to suit his opinion, his opinion is what Hillary has been saying for years, he has no voice of his own, he fails miserably when he is standing next to ANYOTHER candidate, He has only been a senator for 104 weeks? That is his experience Oprah is selling for the Presidency?? I don’t care how it is supposed to be perceived. It’s solely RACE motivated, as one person writes…
Someone needs to tell Oprah she will not be first lady, but barrack will certainly use your name and trash any credibility you have with American public!

bukky, baltimore MD   December 5th, 2007 12:00 pm ET

I'm a African American, I honestly can not say that my support goes to that Barack Obama guy. He is a lier and does not have enough experince. Yes hillary voted for the war with the information she received. Obama said that he would not run for president. So the truth is Politicans do lie. I beleive that we need history to be made. Let's elect a women that we know is able to do the job from day one. I beleive Hillary will win.

Posted By Trenton Benton Harbor Michigan

You're and "African American" named "Trenton Benton" living in Harbor michigan…? Really? Yeah ok… and Bush is a MENSA member

Plus what does being african american have to do with you not voting for Obama… that like me saying "I am a caucasian female and to be honest i'm not backing Hillary' BS BS and more BS… i smell a planted post

bukky, baltimore MD   December 5th, 2007 11:50 am ET

Considering the latest situation with Iran wherein they are NOT progressing on a Nuclear weapons program — perhaps Mr. Obama will think twice about ACCUSING Hillary Clinton of "conspiring with the enemy" with her vote for sending a message to Iran via her vote for the resolution. It's now becoming knowledge that that's the reason Iran is backing off — thanks to the resolution vote.

Posted By VN, Sugar Land, TX

What kind of special cool aid have you been drinking… You are saying that the vote that took place a few weeks ago convinced Iran to shut down its program a FEW YEARS AGO? How in you pea sized brain does that make a lick of sense?

Doug, New Jersey   December 5th, 2007 11:03 am ET

If you wanted to get as much support as you could from liberal Democrats wouldn't you try to show them that you embrace dirty tricks? The facts sure seem to say so.

Ed   December 5th, 2007 9:26 am ET

Not one of Clinton's criticisms has supported by mainstream media investigations.

Clinton claims her health insurance plan would cover everyone. Her plan is identical to the current plan in Mass that Gov. Romney approved. 20% of people in Mass. do not have health insurance. The mandate does not work unless it is enforced. Sen. Clinton, how will you enforce your mandate.

Sen. Edwards has a plan to enforce a mandate. Will you copy his plan (again)?

Chose Edwards (or Obama, or Biden, …) not slick Hilly.

anon, San Francisco, CA   December 5th, 2007 9:04 am ET

You can keep denying, osama. I know in my heart that you did play dirty tricks on Hillary, because Hillary beats you on getting supports from blacks/whites/women in the early state caucuses and primaris, and on issues.

AJ; Montpelier, VT   December 5th, 2007 8:18 am ET

Obama is a liar and a cheat. He will be outed as such during this campaign. Hopefully when Hillary wins the White House, she will send this fraud to political Siberia.

Eissner   December 5th, 2007 7:29 am ET

Why not take a look at his record… well…that is, if you can find a political record for him…ask at Harpo productions.

Obviously these ole boys do not have a clue on the security threat bush and Chaney has caused our great country, we are at odds with most every large country, they will not talk to bush anymore, because he’s daddies spoiled little boy who the weak republicans gave him his way for the last seven years and now they are running and hiding from him. EACH republican shares the blame as bush and Chaney do for the state of this great country. The more obama speaks the more I hear a republican…

It’s also obvious from the last debate that John Edwards is fighting with anything he can think of, which we need a fighter; he’s only attacking Hillary though? As the good ole boys are sticking together, is he scared of oprah and obama? The reason you’re not hearing allot of negative about obama because OBAMA IS TOO INEXPERIENCED, there is no history, other than he doesn’t show up for work, he's missed almost all important senate votes? We already had a president the played instead of worked, look at this mess…What’s has this guy been doing? now he thinks he can use Oprah’s money to buy the Presidency? HE IS CRAZY as she is…

After recent weeks and the personal attacks, I strongly now see the best choice and my vote will go to CLINTON, we need her contacts as well as the great relationships President Clinton has with other countries and experience, to work together so that other counties will share the bill and world security. We do not have time to play politics with the likes of obama and rest of these guys…
John Edwards would be an outstanding VP for Hillary

CLINTON 2008, the true SMART choice

Bernie Moore-Knowles - Papa'aloa, Hawai'i   December 5th, 2007 3:40 am ET

Hillary Clinton just might be certifiable. Are there really Americans that do not see through this candidate? This woman? I honestly held Hillary high in my opinion of public figures that were extremely bright and even more driven. I am not saying that I trust her – because I do not. But, the statements coming out of her campaign are getting more bizarre by the day. Hillary? You have to get a grip. And fast. Otherwise, you are guiding my candidate to the nomination at an accelerated rate!

Obama 2008

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   December 5th, 2007 12:43 am ET

This is a new LOW for the Hillary campaign.
It reminds me of karl rove antics—
Enough!
KEEP DOING THIS AND YOU LOSE LOTS OF GRASSROOTS PEOPLE FOR OBAMA WHO STICK UP FOR YOU-ME INCLUDED!
ENOUGH!

Juanito, Washington, DC   December 5th, 2007 12:40 am ET

To all the Obamaphobes: This is an ALLEGATION, made by Hillary against Obama. Why don't you people calm down and stop making him guilty of something you have no proof he is guilty of. Are you telling me that you just accept anything from HRC's camp as the truth?
Even if you don't support Obama, at least be intelligent in your analysis of the situation and stop smearing him with false allegations.

swissdiver   December 5th, 2007 12:13 am ET

Obama is an overly ambitious, conceited, narcissistic naive trying hard simpleton, a good-for-nothing oaf and a lying nincompoop. HIllary' 08.

Trang, Fremont, CA   December 5th, 2007 12:05 am ET

Obama, don't let them get to you. Hillary is getting more ridiculous day by day with her attacks. Let her self-destruct with her ridiculous comments.

You know when to fight and when to let it go, and so far, you have showed wisdom. And Hillary, despite the many years of 'experience' is clueless.

Curtis, Buffalo NY   December 5th, 2007 12:01 am ET

okie…. we as Democrats need to stick together, and the hate comments need to stop! United we are strong, and if we forget this we fail to win the white house. Overall the clinton camp needs to tone down the talk about "dirty tricks", and talk about the issues this nation faces. When Clinton talks about the issues, and how in the 90's we saw as a party we helped bring the nation to a better place, (she wins) and so do we!

Ken, San Diego, CA   December 4th, 2007 11:43 pm ET

I doubt Obama campaign is doing the push-pull, but I suspect some supporters of his are.

Michele   December 4th, 2007 11:34 pm ET

Fact: Hillary Clinton's health care plan will cover no more people than Obama's plan. This has been thoroughly researched by the experts now and reported in the MSM.

Calling something a mandate doesn't make it one. If Sen. Clinton can succeed in winning based on distortions and untruths, there really is no difference between the republicans and the democrats.

Bryan, San Francisco CA   December 4th, 2007 11:29 pm ET

Folks! newsflash: OBAMA IS A REPUBLICAN. He's conservative. He's an eloquent, idealistic Alan Keyes, with a little more potential. Consider: He's related to Dick Cheney. He gets advice from Karl Rove. And his followers are rabid nut-jobs. Sounds like a Republican to me. He is a patsy installed by Rove, the Bush dynasty, and the national GOP as a way to undermime Hillary and steal the nomination from her. If Obama is the Democratic nominee, the Republicans are ensured a victory. Obama will lose against any of the GOP candidates. Thus a vote for Obama is a vote for neo-conservatism, in more ways than one. Hillary, for all her supposed desperation and untrustworthiness, truly is the victim of an enormous right-wing conspiracy. The Clintons are the biggest threat to the GOP and the new world order since JFK was.

Dave, Ft. Worth, Texas   December 4th, 2007 10:53 pm ET

Hillary can throw bombs and it is ok. When others do it blame it on them not playing fair or right wingers. Obama and Edwards must be right wingers. Oh and by the way, this independent has heard of HSU, remembers Rostenkowski and Torrecelli. So perhaps the Dems want to scale back their indignation. They are as corrupt as the GOP.

Bye Hillary   December 4th, 2007 10:48 pm ET

Hillary can call out all the people she wants.

She will not be winning the nomination. Maybe she can keep Obama out of it, but she has doomed her campaign with this nonsense. At this point, if she wins the nomination, there is no way she can beat the eventual republican nominee. It should be McCain, but we'll see.

Michael Columbus, IN   December 4th, 2007 10:40 pm ET

Sometimes missing votes is better than a terrible and wrong vote. Besides, McCain missed crucial votes related to war funding over the summer. He didn't get any heat for that.

To say that Obama has been planning this run for awhile…of course he has. Just like anyone else with a brain. Hillary has since 1999/2000. Give me a break. She's much more calculated.

Here's the fact that so many people can't seem to see. People will vote/support Hillary because they want to return to the days of Bill Clinton. The '90s were prosperous, people were happy, and most were getting rich. Fast forward to 2007….we're all broke, the economy sucks, war drags on, we have an idiot for a president….this is basic psycholofy 101 and Hillary is using it to get elected.

For every person who truly believes that Hillary can beat the Repub. nominee….I ask how? More people have strong feelings for both Clintons than anyone else. The moment Hillary wins the nomination the following will happen:

1. Repubs will be strengthen and united in defeating her. It will be a us vs. Hillary. It will have nothing to do with the Democratic party.

2. Any independent and swing voters who have left the Repub party will go back to the right.

3. Dem's who can't stand Hillary (and, yes, we're out here) will jump ship so that she's not elected.

People, we live in a DEMOCRACY, not a monarchy. The conservatives will have the argument they want: We've been so tired of the Bush Regime for all these years…..do we really want to trade it for a Clinton regime?

We need something new.

1. A National Primary Day so that all voting is equal.
2. Primary and General Election Day held on Saturdays and polls open 24 hours.
3. An amendment: wives of presidents can't run for office. period.

Heather, Nashville, TN   December 4th, 2007 10:15 pm ET

Well Mr. Obama it looks like you are finally having to answer for the things you have said and not done.

mohamid, san francisco, ca   December 4th, 2007 10:11 pm ET

Hussein Obama now gets caught with his hands in the cookie jar!

Deny?! Deny?!

anon, detroit, ny   December 4th, 2007 10:06 pm ET

For a long time, I wondered why Hillary could not be higher in polls in Iowa or New Hampshire, although these same polls ranked Hillary best in issues and electability over Obama and other candidates.

Now the truth comes out: push polling by Obama.

Obama played dirty tricks.

I was right to question his abilities, and I coudn't imagine that Obama sank that low. He should go under the rock he came out from.

Melissa l. Jones, Katy, TX   December 4th, 2007 9:57 pm ET

Hillary, please leave the race with some dignity and spend more time with your husband before he runs off with Guiliani's wife.

Jane, las vagas, nevada   December 4th, 2007 9:55 pm ET

I said many times before that barrack obama has no substance. There is no way he can get votes without dirty tricks (push polls).

If Obama gets nominated, the democratic party is finished.

If he gets elected, america is finished.

NOBama 08!

OBAMA 2008   December 4th, 2007 9:43 pm ET

Obama is the right person to elect I mean he may have missed important votes but thats better than hillary flip flopping on the MOST IMPORTANT issues to face america. I also think yeah hillary may have more experince but that doesn't matter what matter's is what she did during her experince and from what i heard no one know's so either she didnt do a good job or she is hiding them because she is so good she doesn't want any other canadidate to still her idea's which i highly doubt the second one is true i mean if you if listen to her talk I usally turn down the TV on debates. OBAMA CAN WIN AND WILL WIN!

Allan, Sydney NSW   December 4th, 2007 9:38 pm ET

Hillary is well known all over the world. Obama who? I lived in Sydney and i am baffled at what people say against Hillary Clinton, she is the best person to lead your country now and in the future. Hope you don't make the same mistake with Obama? and Oprah and make those Republicans and Bush pay for their arrogance!

Barry, detriot, ny   December 4th, 2007 9:38 pm ET

Obama just used the dirty tricks of Huckabee on Hillary. That is the only way that Obama can get votes. The fact is Obama lost to Hillary Clinton on issues and electability.

Shame on you, Obama!

Jessica M., El Paso, TX   December 4th, 2007 9:31 pm ET

I seriously wouldn't doubt this-just looking at how spiteful Obama supporters are. All one has to do is look at the blogs EVERYWHERE to see the filth that comes out of these people.
And for the people who wrote here saying that they work for his campaign and nothing of sorts occurs….Well good for you, what do you want, a cookie???
It doesn't mean that its not occurring somewhere else!
I am so glad that you are the spokespeople for EVERY single Obama campaign headquarter in the nation.

Derek, Walpole NH   December 4th, 2007 9:08 pm ET

It's discouraging to see that so many folks refuse to believe that ::shock:: Obama is just as much a politician as the rest. And it is certainly disturbing to see that voters may decide based on rhetoric over record. Obama wasn't present to vote for the Iran resolution, nor was he even playing with the big boys when we first went to war in Iraq. Anyone can say they would have done things differently if they weren't even there. Perhaps Senator Obama should focus more on talking about issues instead of sound-byte-esque notions of "hope" and "return to greatness."

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   December 4th, 2007 9:08 pm ET

Osama, Chicago, IL, it is true, but he missed the Senate vote is not related with LAZY, he doesn't know what to do, so he sat on the fence, now he is taking both way. He is disgraceful and dishonest fellow.

Rick Green, Green Bay, WI   December 4th, 2007 9:04 pm ET

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Uma, mpls, MN   December 4th, 2007 8:56 pm ET

Most people know Barack Hussein Obama will do any thing to win Iowa. If Iowa people are dumb enough than vote for him.

George NYC   December 4th, 2007 8:37 pm ET

he's lying..look at that face and i read this ..its scary…

i worked with a muslim and he told me once a muslim always even if your in another church …you can never rid of it..we do not know this man Hillary is right we do not know this man.hes flip floped and he did again today on NPR,at least hillary has been tested in and outs so if anyone doesn tlike her so be it,at least i know our Country will be in safe hands with her and bill.anybody can see this.only if your blind you wouln't be able to.hes brainwashign these kids that travel over to iowa from illnois to his rally's and to cacus.its need to be look into investigated.

According to Schlussel's online bio, she claims "unique expertise on radical Islam/Islamic terrorism and a host of other issues" and that her "online fan club is the Internet's second largest for a political personality — behind only Ann Coulter."

From Schlussel's December 18 column:

Many months ago, readers began asking me whether Barack Obama is Muslim. Since he identifies as a Christian, I said, "no," and responded that he was not raised by his Kenyan father.

But, then, I decided to look further into Obama's background. His full name — as by now you have probably heard — is Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Hussein is a Muslim name, which comes from the name of Ali's son — Hussein Ibn Ali. And Obama is named after his late Kenyan father, the late Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., apparently a Muslim.

And while Obama may not identify as a Muslim, that's not how the Arab and Muslim Streets see it. In Arab culture and under Islamic law, if your father is a Muslim, so are you. And once a Muslim, always a Muslim. You cannot go back. In Islamic eyes, Obama is certainly a Muslim. He may think he's a Christian, but they do not.

he does not vote,he started attacking senator clinton first Character now hes going to whine about it…crybaby poop pants you are a rookie,a rookie cant fix problems its like football'she is just hitting back as you dish out .listen to that Npr on line ..he wants illegals not to work here, but then he wants them to have a license to drive.uh ding dong.

Ibukun Odugbesan, Sarawak, Malaysia   December 4th, 2007 8:29 pm ET

Hillary Clinton claims that do we want to leave American future in the hands of someone that has limited knowledge of national and international issues and that he's also new in senate. But from wisdom's perspective, what if this is the unprecedented time in American history that we need someone unconventional to lead this Gentile world power and to take her out of the mess she has found herself. Having carefully analysed global politics and economics, i strongly believe that there's no great intellectual that can predict the future of America and the World. Just like Alan Greenspan said, we are in the age of turbulence, so we must be ready for adventures. Hillary Clinton becoming President won't give us any adventure that's typical of American Politics. I even believe that thye news including CNN will become boring if she's president. Gordon Brown is here at the right time and so is Kevin Rudd. Ban Ki Moon- an Asian is even the UN sec gen. Barrack Obama in the same state is what America needs now. All four- Gordon Brown, Kevin Rudd, Ban Ki Moon and Barrack Obama have the 'appeal spirit' that must be paramount of any twenty-first century leader. I mean they all have the ability to appeal to people. Furthermore, Obama becoming President is a major triumph for American political system in that someone born in Africa, lived four years in Asia and later became an American could be the first citizen of the country. I mean this guy entails everything that's American just like the founding fathers of the country. Obama is the right man in times like these. In conclusion, Obama becoming American President will clearly differentiate the country from every aspiring superpowers because only in America can someone of Obama's origin and life transitions can become President. This is ma glory to America's Political system and forcefully asserting it as the world's model.

C Hilson, Carmel, IN   December 4th, 2007 8:05 pm ET

It is apparent Hillary is desperate. Barack Obama to her dismay is a serious political force. Americans are ready for a complete overhaul in our government. That includes a President elected by the people and for the people. Barack is gaining ground as the candidate who can make these values a reality. Hillary is an old school democrat. I will not elect someone who voted along with President Bush to take the country into one of the worst eight years of American History. I am sure as election time gets closer Hillary will make more false accusations toward Obama. Go ahead, Barack’s supporters are ready for the mudslinging.

Brad, Stockton, CA   December 4th, 2007 8:05 pm ET

Whatever it takes to insure that Hillary is NOT the nominee is fair in my eyes, because it is nothing different than Hillary would do to insure that someone else does not receive the nomination. Hillary is as much a corporate democrat as George Bush is a corporate republican.

jmaya, iowa   December 4th, 2007 7:53 pm ET

Iowa dump this Barack hussein Obama-osama in your yard so he never tries to stand up in politics anymore! This guy can do anything to win primary, he is worse than George Bush. HE IS A SCARY MAN WITH HIDEN AGENDA!

Leo, VA   December 4th, 2007 7:31 pm ET

"And JOhn McCain has missed even more votes than Oabam.
Your point?

Posted By Wayne, Greenville TX : December 4, 2007 6:22 pm"

The point is: None of them should be considered for a serious job!

Marie VanDyke Royal Oak Michigan   December 4th, 2007 7:30 pm ET

before the campainging started obama said he was not going to do that. just stick ro the facts..well he has no facts that is why he is hillary bashing
anyone voting for him will help the demise of the usa

Lee, Mays Landing, New Jersey   December 4th, 2007 7:26 pm ET

It's funny to hear her charge since most of us immediately knew Hillary was running for the Presidency as soon as she started to run for the Senate. Please people, let's wake-up and stay away from political dynasties and voting based on name recognition or who someone is related to or married to.

NY, NY   December 4th, 2007 7:12 pm ET

He didn't pay 10 year old parking tickets. He only paid it when he decided to run for democratic presidential race.

He missed key senate votes like Iran.

He can't even provide his State senate records. Politicians boast their records and he's hiding it.

He got desparate and attacked Senator Clinton and when he got attacked he cries foul.

His issues a mere rhetoric and not the what he would do.

Oh my and he wants to be US president.

CC, Simpsonville, SC   December 4th, 2007 7:07 pm ET

I had written this statement earlier but it was posted too late for many to read. So, I am resubmitting it just to show one needs to pay better attention. All the blogs I read points out again and again how we vote. You are not in high school voting for the best looking, most popular, the most white, most black, most brown, yellow or red. That is how "Bush", along with the Supreme Court intervention, was put into office under the guise of "Born again Christian". In the beginning Obama and his wife were on a talk show. Obama's wife, Michelle, made a statement that Obama, being a black man, could not go to a gas station without the threat of being shot, in this country. What a divisive, prejudice and underhanded statement! Barack Obama never said a word. Just laughted. I am white and had a white cousin who was shot dead in a Wisconsin gas station – by a black man. All he was doing was getting his car fueled. He had a wife, children and grandchildren. He was active in his community. So, what does that say, Michelle's statement and the actual event. We have gone amuck in our discipline, decisions and actions. Grow up! Pick leaders who consider the whole rather than the single interest. Our community, the world, deserves our intelligence and good sense.

Ken, San Antonio TX   December 4th, 2007 7:04 pm ET

People on the defense are usually fighting off the offenders, the only people I have seen and noticed is playing dirty politics is the Clinton campaign, from the racist remarks of her followers because of who Oprah supports to devlish smile she uses when attacking her fellow democrates, She has experience alright, in dirty tactics, she can teach Karl rove a few things.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   December 4th, 2007 6:40 pm ET

Monte Brown is a brainwashed idiot!

Nita - Texas   December 4th, 2007 6:30 pm ET

My kid has a college degree – not voting for Obama. She said she was listening to him. Then decided he just wasn't the one. Change is good – but it isn't in this man. He is a puppet. He can't think for himself. He is pathetic in the debates. Say what you want about the other candidates but sooner or later just my kid you'll see. Open yourself up to the fact that Obama is not all that he pretends to be. The other candidates are whether you like them or not.

Trenton Benton Harbor Michigan   December 4th, 2007 6:26 pm ET

I'm a African American, I honestly can not say that my support goes to that Barack Obama guy. He is a lier and does not have enough experince. Yes hillary voted for the war with the information she received. Obama said that he would not run for president. So the truth is Politicans do lie. I beleive that we need history to be made. Let's elect a women that we know is able to do the job from day one. I beleive Hillary will win.

Adam, Sacramento   December 4th, 2007 6:23 pm ET

Her rush to judgement that push polling if it is occuring is from obama reminds me of her rush to judgement on iraq and Iran etc…

On a serious note push polling needs to be outlawed it's not like our communications system can't backtrack it.

I personally believe the best candidates are sitting in 4th and 5th position but if this is the best dirt hillary has on obama kindergarten essays and unsubstantiated allegations I'm thinking he's looking harder and harder to swiftboat.

In other news Huckabee is getting swiftboated hard at the moment on his prisoner release. I don't see him whining about Giuliani or Romney or the other candidates.

Hoping in SA   December 4th, 2007 6:22 pm ET

Oh wait and see he will get caught. Just a matter of time. It's not that people have this blind worship for him. It's that they think he can. Amazing…… Simply just amazing…. Until now I am still stumped. Some may dislike Clinton but hell she is alot alot alot better than Obama. I read on him, michelle and it's unbelievable that some of you think this is the change. Our country needs a lift not a kick. Come to the light…….. CLINTON 08!

Wayne, Greenville TX   December 4th, 2007 6:22 pm ET

Hey Senator Barack Hussein Obama with all due respect if you miss important votes that you were elected to do, Senator then you can't comment and stop making excuses.

Posted By KD, cherry hill NJ : December 4, 2007 4:29 pm

And JOhn McCain has missed even more votes than Oabam.

Your point?

Dan, NJ   December 4th, 2007 6:18 pm ET

This "story" comes down to whether you trust Clinton or whether you trust Obama (or, I suppose, whether you trust neither).

Objectively, if there is an accuasation, you look to the evidence/proof to see if there is any truth. Clinton has levied a number of accuasations lately but I have yet to see any proof.

These are the kinds of remarks that make me think of Bush's successful swift boat campaign. Take someone with far better credentials in a given area and attack those credentials so often that people begin to believe your opponent is worse than you in that area on shear repetition alone.

Ms. Clinton, if you have good things to say about your staff or the way you do things, please do. If you have policy critisims, please make them constructively. But if you continue slinging mud and complaining you get "picked on" you show yourself as power hungry, coniving and insecure. when Due to these Bushean tactics, I could not, in good conscience vote for you. Our country cannot stand 4 more years of a President who believes the ends (or desired ends) always justify the means.

Lance in Monrovia, CA   December 4th, 2007 6:17 pm ET

I drove to Nevada and volunteered for Obama's campaign for a weekend. I was told repeatedly, not twice but probably six times, NOT to be negative by Obama staffers. They said, "point out Obama's good points and let them make up their own minds, don't get defensive about Hillary. Let them make up their own minds."

I was actually sort of annoyed by this attitude on the behalf of Obama's staff. I wanted to put the gloves on and start swinging against Hillary as I went door to door. But they were SO adamant about not going too negative, that I listened and I found that it worked really well canvassing. People didn't want to have me chewing their ear off about Hillary, they wanted to know what Obama stood for.

So there you have it. I don't believe Hillary's smear campaign against Obama for a moment. Next she'll be attacking him for writing essays saying he wanted to be President in kindegarden.

Hey wait… she already did that. no joke.

Obama 08. Stop the hate. Change your fate. Don't be late.

David, Gilbert Arizona   December 4th, 2007 6:14 pm ET

I'm a republican so I don't really care about the name calling you democrats are doing but I did find one post here quite entertaining.

Hattrick seems to think Obama is unelectable. One question for you. You think Hillary is more electable? Republicans absolutely HATE Hillary. They will come out in droves to vote against her if she is nominated.

I'm not a big fan of poll data but they also tell a tale of woe for Hillary if she is nominated.

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   December 4th, 2007 6:09 pm ET

I'm not saying that Obama's campaign condones such behavior because I have no proof that they're behind it, but people HAVE been getting calls from supposed Obama campaigners who when told that they are Clinton supporters start bashing Hillary. Maybe it's just some over eager college kids, who knows?

bukky, Baltimore MD   December 4th, 2007 6:05 pm ET

If somebody got these phones… and I STRESS THE IF… how did she know they were Obama's people. There are a lot of other candidates looking to take her down. Maybe it was moveOn.org…LOL anyway she's just pinning this on her biggest competition. SHE's GONE NAGATIVE AND SHE'S TRYING TO MAKE IT SEEM AS IF Obama has gone negative.

To all the people saying he is whinning whenever he defends himself… what is he suppose to do? Take the hits like he's a punching bag? Let her campaign tell LIES upon LIES…? No he confront each allegation head on with throwing mud back… what more do you want?

Bob, Roxboro, NC   December 4th, 2007 6:01 pm ET

Wow!!!

Hey,, I have an idea. Instead of we citizens screwing each other over for our political beliefs, why not focus on getting honest men or women to run for office?

Volunteer, Boston, MA   December 4th, 2007 6:00 pm ET

This is just a flat-out falsehood by the Hillary campaign. I am involved enough as a volunteer in Barack Obama's campaign in New Hampshire to know none of these accusations are true. I think it's time Hillary tried to explain why she should be President rather than spreading lies about why Barack should not.

V. Novosad   December 4th, 2007 6:00 pm ET

All of you folks who are trashing Hillary for talking about Obama's "running for president" as early as his kindergarten years, PLEASE educate yourselvese as to why she made this statement. You'll see that her statement was really in response to HIS ridiculous statement that SHE began running for president many, many years ago.

If everybody will just listen, you'll see that Obama brings a lot of this on himself. Ask yourself who started these accusations first. It was Barak Obama, and since his latest new best friend, Karl Rove, schooled him about how to beat her by hitting her again, and again. Don't kid yourselves. Rove knows which one will be the easiest to knock off.

DeekerJ, New York, NY   December 4th, 2007 5:57 pm ET

Why didn't CNN report on the merit of these charges? The only thing the article tells the reader is that people in the Clinton camp think Obama is being a dirty campaigner, people in Obama's camp disagree, and there's nothing to corroborate either sides' argument. It seems like just one more instance of CNN putting faux objectivity ahead of competent reporting.

anngonzalez   December 4th, 2007 5:54 pm ET

Many of these pro-Obama comments sound like they are being written by Republicans.

Hillary is smart, political, (yes, political) and the only Democrat strong enough to win in November. The reeps are trying to defeat her in the primary; they'd love to go against Obama.

TD, Waco, TX   December 4th, 2007 5:52 pm ET

If the best Hillary can do is dig up Obama's KINDERGARTEN essays, Obama is in good shape. Kindergate is a joke.

Kat Williams, Huntington, West Virginia   December 4th, 2007 5:52 pm ET

I am so sick of this one-sided reporting. All I hear is how negative Hillary is getting-what about Obama?! One of the reasons that he and Edwards are moving up in the polls is the never-ending negative attacks on Hillary. How about we talk about the issues and the candidate's experience and how they plan to lead this country out of the mess that Bush/Cheney has gotten us into?

Cindy, Ames, Iowa   December 4th, 2007 5:49 pm ET

as much as i used to support clinton….

it seems like almost every day recently she pratically gives me a reason NOT to support her

i honestly dont know who to vote for now because i can no longer vote for someone who is so…fake…as her.

to this alligation…all i have to say is

wheres the evidence?

and what happened to the "lets not through mud" from the nevada debate

^^that was the hillary i liked. but i guess it only took 2
weeks for that hillary to die out

SHIRLLARY HAS TAKEN OVER

David, Dallas Tx   December 4th, 2007 5:48 pm ET

You know, when the allegation was made that Huckabee supporters were push-polling, there was substantiation. They quoted individuals who received these calls, identified the group responsible, and determined that the group was independent of the candidate.

Hillary hasn't done any of that. This is an unsubstantiated allegation, the worst kind. Methinks she got the idea from the Huckabee coverage, that's all.

Patrick in New York said, why are Obama suppoters filled w/ so much HATE

Hate? None here. I just think of all Democrats, Hillary best represents the worst in politics, which means she's low on my list for president. But every Republican is lower than her, and I'll support her if she wins the Dem nod.

EFG, SF, CA   December 4th, 2007 5:46 pm ET

It's interesting to me that I see a lot of the same screen names popping up with the same rehashed critiques of these candidates.

Most consistently those same screen names seem to be attacking Barack. Looks like the Clinton camp is worried to me.

Amanda, Bettendorf IA   December 4th, 2007 5:44 pm ET

This isn't true. I'm an Obama volunteer and everyone is very courteous on the phone. A lot of volunteers are college kids who are finding a new interest in politics and who have had friends go to war. There is no malice in that.

b   December 4th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

First Karl Rove gives Obama advice.

And now this!

Coincidence?!

VN, Sugar Land, TX   December 4th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

Considering the latest situation with Iran wherein they are NOT progressing on a Nuclear weapons program — perhaps Mr. Obama will think twice about ACCUSING Hillary Clinton of "conspiring with the enemy" with her vote for sending a message to Iran via her vote for the resolution. It's now becoming knowledge that that's the reason Iran is backing off — thanks to the resolution vote. If I were Obama and his handlers — I'd let this accusation rest in peace.

As far as the other dirty tricks, get real Mr. Obama. You're ruining all future chances for a place in our government. Or as other bloggers have suggested, "GROW UP!" Furthermore, your actions are assuring that the Republicans will continue to rule.

Megha, San Antonio, TX   December 4th, 2007 5:39 pm ET

Correction to my previous post, it's not Senator Obama's fault for his supporters being full of negative attacks, but then he needs to stop boasting of a clean campaign.

Howard, Huntington, NY   December 4th, 2007 5:37 pm ET

"In both Iowa and New Hampshire, we have heard that Obama staffers are berating Hillary supporters on the phone with negative attacks against her," wrote Doyle.

And where is any evidence of this? I know stories like this are great for fundraising, but it's pretty weak to accuse Obama's campaign of doing this without any proof.

Megha, San Antonio, TX   December 4th, 2007 5:37 pm ET

Obama supporters are very negative and only speak of Hillary, just like Republicans would. We can see that here in these posts. Although it's Obama's fault, but he does need to stop bragging of a clean campaign. This issue of Obama supporters being rash, rude and out of control has come up on various blogs.

Hillary 08

William   December 4th, 2007 5:37 pm ET

No surprise! My friend just told me that even her friend in florida received these "dirty tricks" from Obama camp.
You can deny it but people know who these trick players are! there is no politics of hope!

How can one vote for Obama when he missed 80% votes in Senate. It means he is basically negligent on his job! He was elected to represent people in Illinois by voting on issues THEY are concerned not to use people in Illinois as springboard for HIS own ambition.

some of posts here from Obama supporters are so ignorant.

James L. Nammack; Lexington, Kentucky   December 4th, 2007 5:36 pm ET

Hillary really seems to be taking leave of her senses lately. But Obama hasn't a clue how to use any of that to his advantage. Hillary is starting to look as though she is losing touch with reality, but Obama is starting to look as though he was never seriously in touch with it in the first place. John Edwards is looking better and better all the time.

Ernie. Truro, MA   December 4th, 2007 5:36 pm ET

Signs of panic in the Clinton camp

Fair,Washington DC   December 4th, 2007 5:34 pm ET

Second of all, is there anyone who doesn't believe that Hillary herself didn't start running for President when she became a Senator? Everyone knows that she's been planning her presidential run for a long time, and now that she's seriously threatened, she's getting desperate.

Posted By Christian, Tampa FL : December 4, 2007 4:26 pm

You are absolutely correct, she's probably been planning to run even before that, but the difference between her and Obama is she did what she thought she needed to do to become a formidable candidate against whoever the Republicans throw at her. Remember she could have run in the 2002 election, in fact a lot of people wanted her to, but being the smart politician she is, she waited to get herself where she felt she needed to be, unlike Obama who just wants to come in and hijack the primary and go in without any footwork. Like I said in other post he is taking a big gamble, if he wins good for him, but if he takes the primary and doesn't deliver the general my opinion is he'll never get another shot. Some of us Dems are already pissed at him for the way he came in, but Obama hasn't seen anything if he screws up what many perceive as our best shot with Hillary that we've had in a long time.

Gary, Elmer, ny   December 4th, 2007 5:30 pm ET

Like Larry Craig, Barrack Obama is a dirty little boy….

Obama just wants to win Iowa at all costs, and with all tricks (dirty or not). He is simply desperate.

That Obama plays dirty tricks does not surprise me at all.

Q   December 4th, 2007 5:30 pm ET

Hillary is a joke, she is digging her own grave, making up attacks from the other side will not fly with voters. She has not evidence, and these baseless attacks make her look like an idiot and her husband trying to defend her does not help her either. It ruins whats left of either of there creditility.

We need change in this country not more of the same.

Rachel, Houston TX   December 4th, 2007 5:28 pm ET

This is getting ridiculous. I can't believe Hillary is using such smearing tactics. Even though I am supporting another candidate, I had the utmost respect for her. That respect is slipping with each bogus allegation she comes out with…

Mike, Westport, CT   December 4th, 2007 5:26 pm ET

As a son of Iowa, raised on a farm, I am calling my friends and relatives who live in Iowa and asking them to be sure to vote for Joe Biden or John Edwards.

Chuck, Miami Fl   December 4th, 2007 5:25 pm ET

You all just don’t get it.
The majority of registered voters are women and like Chris Mathews said, if Hillary gets half of the women to vote for her she will win. This is why the national polls show her in the lead. The Republicans, Obama and Edwards don’t stand a chance. So put all your opinions aside and vote for the woman.

Wen, houston, texas   December 4th, 2007 5:24 pm ET

Obama denied these dirty trick, as he denied last week that his health care plan is not universal.

When get caught, just denied. Obama picked this up from Giuliani.

Stop Osama.

David, Akron, OH   December 4th, 2007 5:22 pm ET

NOBAMA 08…CLINTOn 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
America will not vote for obama vote for hillary if you want to win!!

Har, syracuse, ny   December 4th, 2007 5:20 pm ET

Barry Obama probably learned these dirty tricks when he was in the developing country of Indonesia at age 6 to 10, as he said he learned his foreign relation experience in those days.

Obama has not played fair.

well? ny ny   December 4th, 2007 5:20 pm ET

STOP USING WORDS THAT HURT
START USING WORDS THAT HELP

In addition:
There is only one war, and it's not between the whites and the blacks, Labour and the Conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, or the Federation and the Romulans…
It's between those of us who aren't complete idiots and those of us who are.

Enjoy!

AJ, IL   December 4th, 2007 5:20 pm ET

Wow! The Hillary camp must be getting desperate. The Clinton camp is flinging untrue accusations on a day-by-day basis against Obama. This really makes Hillary look like a whiner and victim. This latest accusation against Obama has already been addressed. If you look at all the present Presidential candidates that are in Congress, Republican or Democratic, and compare their Congressional voting attendances after the times they declared their presidential candidancies, you will see that they all have similiar voting attendances. So it is easy to see that Clinton is telling untruths or half-truths. Sorta of reminds me of GW Bush. Below is the website that tracks voting records. In the age of the Internet, don't be easily fooled by "old school" Clinton campaign spins.

http://votesmart.org

OBAMA in '08!

Daniel, NY   December 4th, 2007 5:19 pm ET

SUSA just came out with a new general election poll of Ohio, and it has Obama running particularly poorly, losing three of his four match-ups (versus only one for Clinton).

MK, Los Angeles, California   December 4th, 2007 5:16 pm ET

It is obvious that Clinton is in desperation mode.

But there is something even more disheartening with her desperation attacks. I read Clinton's campaign manager's letter and while it is long on accusations of supposed "dirty tricks" nowhere does she go and specifically say that Obama's campaign is behind them. Instead her campaign manager says rival campaigns are doing such and such. If Clinton is going to accuse Obama or any of the other camapaigns of doing something specifically then she and her staff should have the courage of identifying who specifically is doing it by name. Unless and until she or her campaign staff do so, this is nothing but a bunch of made up do do. So what is Clinton do you have the courage of saying it? If not, then stop it.

Jan, Des Moinese, Iowa   December 4th, 2007 5:14 pm ET

Playing dirty tricks is the only way Obama get votes.

Obama definitely cannot get votes with his inexperience, or with his poor political issues, or with his un-electability.

Obama is just a big liar and flip-floppers.

NObama 08.

Tevin, Raleigh NC   December 4th, 2007 5:13 pm ET

This is Funny! Thanks for the support Hill! You're showing your true dirty colors! People are seeing you for who you are, finally! I wonder what MuD you'll be wallowing in tomorrow!

stan pitts pa   December 4th, 2007 5:13 pm ET

well who is correct again? barack obama said do not attack iran, i do not support it, clinton voted with bush again recently to list a part of their military a terrorist organization, and look at the latest intel….iran stopped trying to enrich uranium in 2003,obama once again exercising good judgement!!! obama 08!

EE   December 4th, 2007 5:12 pm ET

As an Independent who was lending towards Hilary I feel very bad.

I dont support Obama but I admire his humulity and candor.He even went as far as speaking well of Hilary and Bill a thing Hilary will never do.

I was surprised when Obama complimented Bill the other day as a great President and spoke of Hilary as a capable and smart politician. What he gets in return is a string of baseless attacks and accusations.

Wait and see how Iowans punish her for these! Quote me in Jan 3.

Reggie, Germany   December 4th, 2007 5:11 pm ET

I wouldn't be surprised. Just have to read some of the posts by Obama's supporters on CNN political ticker to imagine what behaviour they might adopt in this campaign. I could never imagine to see so rude, uninformed and unfair comments against the other candidates, especially Clinton.

Obama's supporters worship him which is a danger to democracy.
Posted By Eli, Canada : December 4, 2007 4:30 pm

Eli I think you got it backwards as to who is rude, uninformed and unfair. Here some examples:

Does Anyone Notice When Hilliary Makes A Statement At Odds With Mr Obama He Makes Sure He Retaliates,But When Romney,Mcain,Guilliana,Richardson,Dodd,Kucinnich,Fred Thompson,He's Like A Kid Who Forgot How Easily He It Were To Attack Hilliary,A Woman,But He And His Campaign Croonies,Won't Respond To Their Attacks He Shies Away,I Wonder Do He Talk To Michele The Same Way He Attacks Senator Clinton,I Know She Can Handle Anything He Throws At Her,But I Thought It Odd That He Would Hastily Attack A Woman,But Not A Man,What's Wrong Are You Intimidated By Kick Back From The Men Candidates.Mr Obama You Are The Worst Thing That Could Happen to This Country,But It Looks Like Those Arrogant Iowans,& New Hampshire Are Intent On Putting A Arrogant LIAR In The White House,One Last Thing The Republicans Don't Want Hilliary In The White House,What Makes You Think They Would Want You In The White House Over Hilliary,At Least She Is Of Caucassian Persuasion,And You Think Hard About What I Want Say About This Issue And I'am Sure You And The Rest Of Your Croonies Can Read Between The Lines,The Republicans Aren't Even Attacking Democrats Right Now And You Want To Know Why……..Because People Like You,Edwards,And Now Biden,Richardson,Dodd,Thompson,Macain,& Gulianni,Are Doing It For Them,And Mr Arrogant So-Called Inteligent Mr Obama Don't Know A Hook,Line,& Sink Job When It Slaps Him In The Face,As Bad As I Hate To Say It,Racism Has Been Around For Over 200 Years What Makes You And Your croonies Are Going To Change That,Because You Have A Black Man That Knows How To Lie Intelligently.The Black & Brown Summit When He Were Asked About How He Were Going To Bring The Hip-Hop Generation Into The Fold,His Remark Were As Follows,We Have To Bring The Hip-Hop Generation Into Fold So We Cant Make Some Changes,Wow I Though That Were The Question That Werte Ask of him…..Mr Obama You Are A Ship That's Sinking Fast,You And Your Croonies.
Posted By Captain-Sky : December 2, 2007 6:44 pm

A vote for Obama is a vote for racism. He, Sharpton, Jackson, and Oprah are all hate mongers who get away with subtle racism on a daily basis.
So what can we serious voters do about it? I say vote white this year… or to put it subtly like Obama and his supporters would: it's time for a white president. Seriously, Obama is running on the race card and worse than that, he's not exactly intelligent or substantive. I put him in the same league as GW Bush. Vote for that.
Posted By White Man, America : December 2, 2007 9:09 pm

I'm just looking forward to watching the nation be torn apart by government enforced REPARATIONS and RAP MUSIC under an Obama administration.
But what's worse, that or Huckabee's Bible-babbling insanity?
Posted By Joe : December 2, 2007 9:22 pm

These are just the Hillary supporter comments held in one ticker comment tread. It goes on and on. Disgusting!!

osama, chicago, IL   December 4th, 2007 5:10 pm ET

OBAMA IS LAZY IN HIGH SCHOOL goofing off & drinking), LAZY AT HOME (stinky and messy per michelle), AND LAZY AT THE SENATE (missing senate votes).

Like race, he is half of everything. HE WILL DISPPOINT.

Monte Brown   December 4th, 2007 5:08 pm ET

Obama is a Republican-lite and he has a bunch of Karl Roves on his team.

tired of corruption lv   December 4th, 2007 5:05 pm ET

Everytime Clinton & her supporters make their outlandish claims against Senator Obama, it reaffirms my support for him.

The Clinton / Rove political games are not appreciated by the intelligent public.

Ruth Bethinger, New York, New York   December 4th, 2007 5:03 pm ET

Folks -

In just hours, Clinton's claims have already been debunked and shown to be false. Read this link, where Talking Points Memo Election Central has contacted the Clinton supporters that the Clinton campaign claimed had "dirty tricks", and their conclusion was that there's nothing to back up this accusation.

Shannon, South Hadley, MA   December 4th, 2007 5:02 pm ET

This really does seem like a lot of grasping at straws by the Clinton campaign.

Given that, Dennis Kucinich is the true candidate for progressive change.

Henry CA   December 4th, 2007 5:00 pm ET

THis has been the best so far:
Obama can't win in the electoral college. Someone name the "purple states" that he's going to persuade. Iowa? Ohio? Pennsylvania? Florida? Are you kidding me- he won't win in any of those states. A vote for Obama is just another way to help the Republicans keep the White House. Because of the electoral college we have George Bush instead of Al Gore. Keep it up Obama supporters the Republican party is rooting for you!!!!!!!

Ryan, New Jersey   December 4th, 2007 4:56 pm ET

Jack Haggerty in Iowa, maybe you know something I don't, so tell me, WHY would your child be safe under Hillary than Barack? Why? I just don't see it.

anon New York, NY   December 4th, 2007 4:55 pm ET

I never imagined Hillary CLinton could become so desperate.

Bruce Taylor,Berkeley,CA   December 4th, 2007 4:54 pm ET

Hillary just cannot seem to understand that she is fading.She is now resorting to anything to keep herself afloat. She cannot accept that she is not the heir apparent. Obama will win the nomination. She is like Hubert Humphrey. Obama reminds one of Robert Kennedy. The stakes are high in this election and Clinton is definitely not the antecedent for renewal.

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH   December 4th, 2007 4:53 pm ET

Hilary is a joke, what a freaking idiot. This idiot sent somebody to Indonesia to dig out some dirt on Obama, only to end up with a 5th grade essay Obama wrote about wanting to be President. My God, I wanted to be an Airline pilot when I was 5 years old, will she hold this against me.

Maryann Rothchild NH   December 4th, 2007 4:52 pm ET

This guy is nothing but lies and dirty tricks…voters are sick and tired of his type politics,again showing his INEXPERIENCE!!!!! I agree, ALL VOTERS say "No" to obams and oprah!!!

VOTE FOR CLINTON,

Chris, Middletown, CT   December 4th, 2007 4:48 pm ET

A democrat needs someone to tell them that Hillary is not trustworthy?? Talk about blind followers….

Robb, New York   December 4th, 2007 4:46 pm ET

On Monday, Clinton charged Obama "started running for president the day he arrived in the U.S. Senate," and in his "rush to campaign" has missed key Senate votes.

Talk about the pot and the kettle. When did Hillary begin her run for the White House? Try her Senate campaign—in 2000. Hillary, do us all a big favor and stop talking. Just stop talking. Don't say another word, because frankly, no matter what you say it's either a lie, a falsehood, a half-truth or hypocrisy. Nobody believes you anymore, and you've been exposed for that. Just stop talking, please. Your polls might go up.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   December 4th, 2007 4:45 pm ET

Obama's supporters worship him??? Um, look at the messages posted by Clinton's supporters. You will know one when you see it because it will contain baseless accusations accompanied with the claim that he can't win because he is black. Either that, or they will just say something dumb like "Hillary is ready to lead from day one", without stating what experience she has that will help her accomplish this.

I have supported John Edwards throughout the campaign. I still do. I have to admit, however, that Obama has really won me over and my support is about split. If I lived in one of the early voting states, I would struggle between the two.

Clinton, with her politics as usual, however, makes me mad that she even calls herself a Democrat.

Edwards/Obama or Obama/Edwards '08

Jack Haggerty Iowa   December 4th, 2007 4:44 pm ET

Obama is a political joke, he's trying to take the attention off his inexperience…
Yes, Americans are more intelligent, anyone can be dazzled by show biz names like Oprah for a few minutes, but when it comes to your Childs future, safety, education and health, HILLARY is the BEST choice for President.

just say NO to obama

Honestly, Tx   December 4th, 2007 4:43 pm ET

Obama just gained another 2% in the polls. Thanks Hillary!

Daaron   December 4th, 2007 4:42 pm ET

I love that Barack supporters just assume Clinton is "lying." I guess all the people who are complaining about push polls are lying too. I have friends in Iowa who confirm this, so back off Obama. You're starting to smell.

Brad, Salt Lake City, UT   December 4th, 2007 4:39 pm ET

Every day, another baseless attack from the Clinton machine. Every day, she gets more and more desperate. Is this all these "seasoned professionals" have to throw at Obama? Not that I mind. Obama stands to benefit a great deal.
Obama '08

chantelle   December 4th, 2007 4:38 pm ET

Quite whining about lectures, Barack. Just vote. If you can't take heat from Clinton on this problem, you can bet that you won't be able to stand it when the Republicans toast you with it in the general election. This is one Democrat who sees a big mistake if the party nominates the inexperienced Obama. I will not be voting for him.

Meena Burbank, CA.   December 4th, 2007 4:37 pm ET

Clinton is very brave to say Obama has been, "running gor president" since the day he joined the senate. She is the one who has been planning her campaign since before her husband became the president. I will not support a candidate that cries that people are picking on them everytime someone challenges her position.
OBAMA 08′!!!!

Ryan, New Jersey   December 4th, 2007 4:36 pm ET

I would really like to see a shred of evidence for any of her claims, any of her so-called policy positions, any REAL information out of her campaign at all. She wants to radically change the face of Health care, but can't tell us how it's going to work! Would you buy a flying car from someone who can't tell you how a flying car works??

Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL   December 4th, 2007 4:36 pm ET

Hey folks–the congressional record shows all of his absences!!! Frankly, I believe he was afraid to make "the stand" along with the majority of Senators because he would have had to "back track" on his previously comments of setting up meetings "with our enemies". Yep, I'm sure all of our rational minded islamic fundamentalist enemies–would be pleased to discuss a peace plan over tea. What a dufus. Now this is caucusing!!!

Adam, Pittsburgh   December 4th, 2007 4:35 pm ET

I know some of the Obama staffers in Iowa, and there's a strict policy to never EVER bash the other candidates, because they want good "second choice" numbers. It's not morality – just smart politics.

Adrienne, Portsmouth, VA   December 4th, 2007 4:35 pm ET

Is Senator Clinton that desperate now? Please Senator Clinton, at least hold on to your dignity.

hattrick   December 4th, 2007 4:34 pm ET

Obama can't win in the electoral college. Someone name the "purple states" that he's going to persuade. Iowa? Ohio? Pennsylvania? Florida? Are you kidding me- he won't win in any of those states. A vote for Obama is just another way to help the Republicans keep the White House. Because of the electoral college we have George Bush instead of Al Gore. Keep it up Obama supporters the Republican party is rooting for you!!!!!!!

Nando, Palm Coast,FL   December 4th, 2007 4:34 pm ET

Hillary you should hold your chaeting husband to the same standards you want every other man to treat you with.

SAD!!!!!

Richard Tabuteau, Atlanta, GA   December 4th, 2007 4:31 pm ET

Sen. Clinton's campaign is out of control. Not one respectable reporter or pundit can continue touting how well her campaign is being run. It's one unforced error after another with them. For the life of me, I don't understand how they cannot see that they are exacerbating her negatives with these constant, trivial, and unsubstantiated claims against Sen. Obama. Naturally, I don't care all that much because Sen. Obama stands to benefit ironically.

Dan, TX   December 4th, 2007 4:30 pm ET

Now Clinton is outright lying.

Wow.

This is pathetic.

This was investigated at Clinton's request and nothing was found. She is now just mud-slinging, period.

Outrageously lying. She has self-destructed completely now.

Eli, Canada   December 4th, 2007 4:30 pm ET

I wouldn't be surprised. Just have to read some of the posts by Obama's supporters on CNN political ticker to imagine what behaviour they might adopt in this campaign. I could never imagine to see so rude, uninformed and unfair comments against the other candidates, especially Clinton.

Obama's supporters worship him which is a danger to democracy.

Sick of whining politicians, New York NY   December 4th, 2007 4:30 pm ET

Wow. Clintons will stop at nothing. I'm telling you, this is textbook Karl Rove tactics by the Clintons. Attack your opponents' strengths, not their weaknesses.

She's too late though. Now she is beginnning to look a little desperate. Frankly, I think she's a smart woman who she needs to stop listening to all of the so called "campaign managers" and just "be who she is". The question is, does she even know anymore? She's so calculated right now it's sickening.

Sincerely,

Sick of whining politicians

KD, cherry hill NJ   December 4th, 2007 4:29 pm ET

Hey Senator Barack Hussein Obama with all due respect if you miss important votes that you were elected to do, Senator then you can't comment and stop making excuses.

Claude, Mesa AZ   December 4th, 2007 4:28 pm ET

Hillary, this accusation you ought to save for your so-called husband.

Ryan   December 4th, 2007 4:28 pm ET

Hillary's camp is getting silly. Everyday they accuse him of something new, hoping that if they do it long enough and loud enough–and the media covers it enough–the Americans will just accept it as truth. The sad part: I wouldn't be surprised if it works.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   December 4th, 2007 4:28 pm ET

This was a posting I saw on the Des Moines Register website that I just had to share:

1st she was inevitable so she wasn't even going to go to Iowa.
2nd she decides to go but doesn't take the time to study her facts.
3rd she goes and copies Baracks ideas.
4th she gets caught with plants in the audience.
5th she complains gender card.
6th she tells Katey Couric she "will win".
7th she realizes she is losing it.
8th she attacks with kindergate.
9th she is taken away to the funny farm screaming and hollering I am the president I am I really am I am i am i i i i i

Finally the citizens who said they supported her quickly say it was all a joke ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Claude, Mesa AZ   December 4th, 2007 4:26 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, this won't work either. You are obviously desperate.

Christian, Tampa FL   December 4th, 2007 4:26 pm ET

First of all, the Clinton camp has been firing off a lot of torpedoes lately but they've only succeeded in looking like morons. I can't get over the fact that they cited Barack Obama's "I want to be President" essays from third grade and kindergarten as evidence of his presidential ambitions.

Second of all, is there anyone who doesn't believe that Hillary herself didn't start running for President when she became a Senator? Everyone knows that she's been planning her presidential run for a long time, and now that she's seriously threatened, she's getting desperate.

Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL   December 4th, 2007 4:25 pm ET

Doesn't he have enough work to do reading his own campaign memorandums!! I tell you lately he's been on defensive high gear–makes him seem like a kid whose older friends won't let him hang out with them. Run to Mama Opra now–wahhh.!!!

todd, fort mill sc   December 4th, 2007 4:22 pm ET

It looks to me like Hillary is getting a little nervous about Barack. She should be nervous, the more that comes out about her the less I like her. I am a registered Democrat and I will be supporting Obama this election. Hillary reminds me of Bush light. At this rate it wouldn't surprise me if she chose Lieberman as a running mate should she get the nomintation.

Patrick, New York, Ny   December 4th, 2007 4:18 pm ET

why are Obama suppoters filled w/ so much HATE?!!! I am campaining like hell to make sure Hillary is the nominee but if Obama wins the nomination I will work like hell to make sure he is President!!

CAN OBAMA SUPORTERS SAY THE SAME OR IS THERE TOO MUCH HATE?

Also Clintons 8 years in the senate after 2009 and her marriage to Bill Clinton is a lot more promising than a man who said he wouldnt run in 08 and because of the media hype decided to run. Obama can talk the talk but cant do anything else

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT   December 4th, 2007 4:18 pm ET

Rule #1: Deny, deny, deny…

Rule #2: See Rule #1…

Liberal Chic   December 4th, 2007 4:16 pm ET

As I have said, Obama is just another everyday meglomaniac politician with the usual tricks up his sleeve. It's ridiculous how his supporters hold him out to be a "different" kind of politician, honest and true. Just laughable.

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