Who is the best candidate for the job? NOBODY!! This country hasn't had a real president for decades! We used to have statesmen, and now all we have is professional politicians.

I was really hoping for Barack Obama to win the Democratic Party nomination for President. I think he would be great for America right now. I had felt this way, UNTIL Oprah Winfrey started her own personal P.R. campaign for who knows what. I have never been drawn to her because she seems to be somewhat of an egomaniac (in my opinion). I think she has began vigorously campaigning for Obama for a number of reasons, all of which can be traced to her ENORMOUS EGO. First off, her ego has a need to take credit if Barack Obama is elected President. Second, and most important, I think she has very big political aspirations for the future. She has done almost everything else. Why wouldn't President Winfrey be one of her future goals? Athough politicaly opposite, I liken her personality to George Bush's in many ways. I think Oprah is hurting Obama's campaign not helping it. Why would anyone take her advise on who to vote for? I think the voting public puts way too much credence in TV and film personalitie's political oppionions. THINK FOR YOURSELVES VOTERS. IT'S WHAT THAT THING SITTING ON YOUR SHOULDERS IS SUPPOSED TO BE USED FOR!

"Hillary Clinton brings out Bill to battle Oprah in S.C."

Hahahaha…hey Hillary…how did that workout for you?? I'm no rocket scientist, but I can imagine not too well!!

WE NEED CHANGE, WE NEED OBAMA!

I'll tell you why African Americans are not supporting Obama, especially African American Females because we are intelligent enough to know that we cannot vote for someone just because he is black, if he is not speaking on the issues that are of importance to us then he will not get the support and even more logical, if you pay attention to the way that the republican party is hyping Obama, they know that he is their only chance to regain the white house they know that there is no way in hell when those curtains are drawn and those ballots sumbitted the reds state will put an African American in the White House, I don't care what they say on the outside it will not happen as far as I am concerned a vote for Obama is a vote for four more years of Republican politics, mark my words.Just think about this for two years in a row the democrats could not win the white house in the south because of dirty politics and illegal voting activities, picture what would happen in Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, etc. with Obama on the tickets if you think they cheated in the last two elections you haven't seen anything yet. Reality is not nice but it is what it is.

I'd go to the ends of the earth to see Bill Clinton again (have seen/met him twice so far) but wouldn't walk two steps to see Oprah!!! I cannot even stand to look at her. She makes me sick to my stomach!!! She is so racist; it is obvious WHY she is endorsing Obama – one reason only!!

I don't get why the African-Americans are not supporting a man who is black, very intelligent, worked his way up in politics, knows the in and outs and very capable of being president. Is it that he is to white? Hillary is white! Would some African-American please tell me why?

Posted By PAUL PROVIDENCE RI : December 8, 2007 2:29 am

I am African American and I am not supporting Obama at this time because he is not the best candidate we have ..and surprise , surprise I am voting for Hillary, but if she somehow is out of the picture Obama is not even my second choice. Obama had a good path to the WH and I for one think he blew it by his impatience and arrogance.

There are a lot of very scared Hillary supporters out there! Why would the Democratic Party not select in Obama the spring of its party,rather than go with the autumn in Clinton? If Clinton is the winner in the primary run there will be a Republican victor in the general election of 2008. I think the electorate will surmise this,however.

There are a lot of very scared Hillary supporters out there? Why would the Democratic Party not select in Obama the spring of its party,rather than go with the autumn in Clinton? If Clinton is the winner in the primary run there will be a Republican vistor in the general election of 2008. I think the electorate will surmise this,however.

Bill will lose to Oprah. LOL. jerrysrollin.blogspot.com

This country will do well with Hillary and Hilary will do well for this country.
I cannot believe the people who get their marching orders from "HATE" TV and "HATE" radio, it seems that most of them have loss the ability to think for themselves, as you can see from some of the comments which mirror the comments on hate TV and hate radio – check the newspaper comment sections. If they were really concern about where Hillary would take this country they would really be expressing their utter discuss about where the Bush administration has already taken it – which is down – way way down ! surplus long gone, thousands of lives loss for a completely unnecessary war, 1 trillion and counting taken from our national treasury – funds that our children and their children will need to pay for, 50 billion paid to insurgents to stop attacking our troops – al least for now or until we stop paying them again, 12 billion in 100 dollar bills they claim is just missing – the list of unbelievable stuff just goes on and on and with no lessons learned from the past ; the times when we gave weapons and billions to the Taliban who were fighting the Russians at that time as well as the northern alliance ( now the current leadership of Afghanistan ) not to mention all the weapons and billions more dollars we gave Sodom Hussein during the Iraq – Iran wars – this all after the horrific gassing this administration likes to point out and those plane load of weapons Ollie gave to the Iranians during the U.S. led embargo ? – Why and what for? Were any of those weapons sent to the insurgents in this Iraq war ?. Now days our economy is in shambles, we are on the verge of a recession, this administration has been wrong about so many things that our credibility and respect around the world has been badly soiled, as Scott McCulin said he lad to lend the bush administration some credibility, Tony Snow was kind with his “somewhat of an embarrassment” remark – so Do your homework folks – then decide – because one more Bush like neo-con like administration could well do us in! Our founding fathers prevail over the most powerful military on earth because bullets will never be a substitute for the will of the people – a well informed people ! Neo-cons should return to the toy soldiers of the youth and leave the real soldiers to leaders like Hillary who will make decisions as their commander and chief worthy of the service and their sacrifices !

Picture Bill VS. Oprah Billed as:

FORMER "HEAVY-LIE" CHAMPION BILL THE THRILL SEEKER CLINTON WILL TAKE HIS PANTS OFF FOR

OPRAH THE FORMER SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT LEATHER HANDBAG FACED LESBIAN

http://www.golden-lamp.com

I have not yet heard how Hillary or any politicains will help make all responsible Americans wealthier?

Would it not be easier to let every responsible American have a TAX FREE saving and retirement account that once money was placed therein, it would remain tax free forever?

We could shut dowm most of these wasteful agencies that suck money out of the economy.

On death, instead of paying an inheritance USE tax, the wealth would be given to the family of the deceased and put into their tax free accounts.

The true measure of a wealthy nation is not how well funded the handout scams are, but how wealthy the people are in general and NOT need handouts.

It awesome to see Bill helping Hillary, They are awesome team together
GO Bill!!!!!

Lianette, your comment is so true, I agree with you. I studied since Hillary announced to run, Obama is naive, inexperienced and sausy liar, Hillary is brilliant, experienced, strong and care about women, children and Americans, the most qualified candidate among 17 candidates, our Country needs Hillary, she will be a stronger and powerful leader than any other male candidates also Bill Clinton's experience will help America from the world.

I believe either Hillary or Obama will make a Great President. I do feel sorry they will have such troubles left from the Bush administration and I hope they have the ability and knowledge to turn this country around. I don’t like the political wrangling that is necessary to get elected such as we are seeing with the Oprah & Bill show but if that is what we need to bury the NeoCon movement then so be it!

i'll take the clintons over the bush's anyday!!! look at what has happened during there terms? peace in the world and u.s. in the clintons time. also $$$$$.but the bush's,no world peace,no $$$$ and gas at $3.00?? what happened?bring the clinton's back!!!

I love Bill but I still wouldn't vote for Hillary! I like Obama regardless of Oprah!

Obama is a great man. I feel that the US is in such bad shape; Mrs. Clinton should be the President and Mr.Obama should be the Vice President. I feel that both of their smart brains together will place the US back on top. They will gradually stop the war, correct the economy, Real Estate and job markets! I feel that Mrs. Clinton will receive 2 terms and Mr. Obama will receive 2 terms. This will allow the Democrats 4 terms, which means the US will return back to the # 1 Country!

Mrs. Clinton, President and Mr. Obama, Vice President would make a great team! CA is supporting this team! I do not want our country to be divided and the Republicans win in 2008.

Also, I want Oprah to be careful. The Republicans will re-start bad PR against her and Gale, which will impact her ratings as well as the book club. She is such a great women and we want to maintain her status!

I'm glad to see that other people picked up on this. George Stephanopoulos (sp?) commented that Clinton campaign officials told him that Bill was being sent to SC as a counterweight to Oprah's celebrity. The problem with Bill is that he's no longer running things and he can't control the message. His lies are becoming more apparent because of the disparities between his words and the campaign's words. And no, I'm not a Republican. Bill Clinton was my favorite politician up until this campaign. Now, seeing the facility with which he distorts the truth, I can't support Hillary or Bill.

I will always love and respect former President Clinton, and if God is gracious, his wife will be the next in office – once the chimp in chief is sent back to the Dallas Zoo.

Before Manus, Latin for hand, forgets,Georgia, Karl Rove did not steal unclassified National Security documents. Clinton's convicted adviser did. Obama is the spelling, not "Obamah". Souless George! Get it right. Judgement is the stuff that makes a true leader. One can have experience at failing at ones big Health Care Program. Where in the world does one get a second chance to play with peoples' lives? You cannot bring all dead in Iraq back with a reverse-senate-vote not even through teleportation. Hope is not just word. Hope is of subtance if you have the judgement execute it. Hope!!! Judgement!!!

90 percent of these people who went to the Oprah and Obama rally went to see Oprah

What we need is someone with ties to many many world leaders and Hillary is that candidate. She has great leadership skills and the Clintons – yes Clintons – will bring this country back to its feet as we get the world leaders back with the U.S. as the Bush administartion has turned them against us.

I travel often to many countries and everytime these citizens hear I am from the U.S. – the first thing they say is – ohhh that Bush! we hate him! well – Clinton will be loved and we need her.

GO HILLARY GO HILLARY!

I rely think the American people are the cause of their own problem, imagin Canada and European country having outstanding health insurance for their citizens and PM residents, yet we find it hard to elect officials who have always being advocate for such actions instead some ignorant will rather have people who we all know are runing on race level or who would rather say they have health coverage plan bcos senator Hill have a plan.

We Have Bill and Hill in our TVs for 16 years. WE ARE TIRED

This is why they are fired.

Senator Obama has been making news since he was in the state senate in Iowa. He is an amazing man, and while he hasn't been in the U.S. Senate for that long, he has more years in elected office than Hillary, and he has exactly the kind of experience we need in a president. He is truly a man of substance and character. With Obama, what you see is what you get. with Hillary, what you get is what the corporations that own her tell her to say or do. I enjoyed the economic times under the Clinton administration, but Hillary is not Bill. Bill will not be in all the cabinet meetings, will not be with her 24/7, and if you think she'll do everything he says, you're crazy. She is a strong bullheaded woman who will make her own decisions. She is not Bill.

Food for thought- what if inspite of all Oprah went out to support another "black man". Hillary wins nomination and becomes president. How would this woman "oprah" sit and do show about most powerful women in america. It is shameful to see this woman would support any black person without giving any thought—lets see…imfamous plastic sugreon who is responisble for kanya west mother, MJ, her african school where kids were abused now Obama. Oprah's choices are poor. I don't watch her show because I find Ellen more entertaining.

Voting4Change, your blog is simply outstanding. It's time that the bloggers and biggots in our country realize that they are reinforcing bigotry and prejudice by the words they spread. Those who profess to be very Christian strike the biggest discord with me. They never stop to reason that Jesus was born in the middle East. Bibles with him looking like he is from European descent are not historically accurate. Those who are so anti Obama are ignorant as to what he really stands for. He is a candidate that rarely comes along.

Obama you have my vote. Clinton has too much baggage and corruption behind her. I am not really an Oprah follower, but if she wants to support a good solid candidate such as Obama, then "you go girl". I don't easily sway due to what others say and do, I research and watch to see what each candidate represents. So as far as star power, stand up for what each of you believe in and stop worrying about Oprah or Chuck or anyone else except your own good judgement.

It's Hillary Clinton or nothing for me. I really don't care at this point who is doing what and who is schmoozing where. If you are dumb enough to base your vote on who is endorsing who you really should rethink being a registered voter. Let's look at the issues people and get real.

I cannot figure out why Bill Clinton is called the "First Black President."
The so called "first black president" could not find one black person for the supreme court to be a contrast to Clarence Thomas.
I wonder why Bill Clinton could not find any minority to place on the supreme court. I wonder.

I feel Opera as celebrity is making mistake and will become target by conservatives more than Dems. Also Opera has made serious mistakes recent years in her involvement in recommending author, a plastic surgeon and her school with a girl being molested (she apologies but don’t forget she is responsible).

No celebrity is done well by supporting some one else rather if they strongly feed do better than they should jump into the ring like California Governor Arnold!

I am so tired of celebrates such as Oprah trying to play the politician. Has she ever been in politics. Does she have a degree in political science?I think she is just trying to do what she can to get a black man in office. She should stick to her show and charity or what ever she does to deserve her millions and stay out of the political areana. I used to like to watch her show but I think she is getting to big for her britches and I won't be watching her anymore.

HAHAHA coincidence. He even lies about the motivation for a campaign trip! Wow. I think Hillary's worried…

Go Mrs Clinton , what is wrong with people don't the country know the shape we are in we need someone with knowledge not someone who needs on the job training I just don't get it

Obama 09!!!

It's too bad that the media in general (not just CNN exclusively, mind you) Have whittled the candidates down to three on both the Republican and Democratic sides of the aisle. Part of the reason you don't hear about the campaigns of Dodd, Biden, or Richardson is that the media appears to have focused on a select few and perpetuated those candidates' name recognition to the average person. You would have to go out of your way to learn about other candidates because a mainstream outlet doesn't volunteer the info readily. There are other options available for those who dislike Clinton, Obama, and Edwards. Other candidates DO have political experience, and could make a surge to the so called top tier if enough people got behind them (look at Huckabee's ride to the forefront in Iowa). Just look around!

Now Hillary is a good gal: She really loves America. But there's a reason Oprah isn't throwing money at her.

Has Oprah ever given money to a politician before? Even if she has – she has never given enough to warrant this kind of attention. He isn't the first black democrat to run for president, so Oprah obviously believes in this guy as a person, not as a fellow African-American. But why Obama? Read his book. Listen to one of his speeches. Go to the CNN website and learn about his picture of a better America. The biggest complaints I've heard about him are that 1.) He's inexperienced, 2.) He's a "liar" and 3.) As I overheard in a restaurant I work at: He's a N****R.

I think compared to Clinton scandals, ties to big money, and special interest groups, inexperience is an asset. On his inexperience alone I would vote for him and enjoy a clean White House. If I'm not mistaken – prior to Oprah's money – more than half of his funds came from small, private donations. People like you and me. It's America (not the media or big corporations) that I urging him on. And it's the one-on-one relationship he develops with the voters that will ultimately let him win.

When I read people describe him as shady, or as an illusion, or as just another dishonest politician, I want to scream. He's been honest about drug use during his younger days and – unlike B. Clinton – he's admitted to inhaling.

Obama is picking up steam – and he's not going to simply "go away". Come January 3rd, 2008, reality will begin sink in to all the Hillary supporters: It's been a long fight towards defeat.

If any of you are undecided: I strongly urge you to take a good long look at Sen. Obama, and consider a vote for him.

i would rather have obama or clinton as the next president.we just need to get bush out of there.i think he is worst than satan himself.

The resentfully envious, CLOSET-RACIST Liberals, Rightwing Nutcases, et. al need to put an end to the bigotry that has reared it's ugly head around Oprah's foray into politics during this cycle.

The haters are just dismayed that Oprah has decided to through her support behind someone that SHE believes can make substantive and fundamental change to our government, which most people in America believe needs a real overhaul. The country needs to heal and the status quo just won't do. We've seen what that has produced…

It's PATHETIC that folks in this great land of opportunity, THE Unites States of America, still can't stand to see certain people get a fair and honest hearing without looking to first cast aspersions or resort to the "race card."

Many of these same folks spewing much of this vitriol would be the first ones to say "I'm not racist, I have black friends etc., etc. I'm just making a point." WHATEVER! For some reason the truth just has a way to make some folks get extremely defensive.

Let Oprah endorse the person she wants. Chuck Norris is supporting Huck, Curt Schilling is supporting McCain, Streisand's on board with Clinton, etc.

The problem here is that the ICON of daytime television happens to be a trusted, and admired woman of color that transcends race. Certain people just HATE the fact that she's chosen to support someone that just happens to be a very educated, selfless, inspiring person of color as well.

Some people in America wonder why race is still an issue…look no further than the blogoshpere where people can reveal their true colors without fear of reprisal. This is truly SAD and PATHETIC!

Wake up people and let's move to heal our country's divide and restore our position in the global community.

I hope someone asks Oprah, the world's smartest woman, a political question.

Enjoy the theater of her trying to come up with an answer to please every "soccer mom in America" – in South Carolina?!?!

Really, who cares?

Everything Obama promises has no past or present proof that he ever accomplished any. While Guliani and Romney have governed States/Super Cities, Obama's only project has been a neighborhood community in Chicago.

Clinton is focssing on issues that matter to for America: mortgage crisis, national security, jobs, healthcare, education, etc. Excellent. And he states the issues with confidence wearing her own skirt unlike Obama who is hiding under Oprah's skirt. Talking issues that matter together with her proven trail of experience are the reasons Hillary will be elected President of the United States. Hillary cares more about America than simply winning. Obama is so desparate that he has esorted to a talkative Talkshow host who has not given anything significant to America. Instead of reconcilling families, Oprah and her cousin Phill have encouraged spouses to split. Oprah is the reason we have many broken divorved families with unhappy children. It will be a foolish decision for anyone to vote for Obama just because he is a friend to Oprah.

Democrats will regret the next 4 years if they elect Obama to stand against Guliani or Romney. These 2 Republicans have resumes that only Clinton's and all other Democratic candidates except Obama's can withstand. Guiliani and Romney will will hit Obama with a type of experience that he will not resist.

Some Democrats simply want to see Obama beat Clinton for the wrong reasons. But let them wait for an Obama slap by Guliani or Romney. Republican know they can get back the Whitehouse if any of the 2 candidates stood against Obama because Obama has nothing to show for experience which will be the cornerstone of Republican assault. Then Democrats will be biting their fingers having first thought the next Prez would be Democrat by hook or crook after the Bush debacles.

go away oprah

Who would vote for Obama when he won't even put his hand over his heart during the national anthem? He wasn't even paying attention during the anthem. A huge disrespect to the American people! And SHAME on you Oprah. Why don't you use your power and fame to help more than you do. You have billions yet give away a very small percentage of that to help the poor people in America! What you give would be like a medium income family giving away a dollar. At least Bill and Hillary know what the everyday less fortunate people need.

I think after Obama we can have Michelle be a president of her own right. She is a good lady that has an outstanding work ethics. I love both of hem. For Bill, I think you have alot of Baggage. Go clean up your acts first. We need an honest white house……

The media stinks! Why the hell is it every time there is an Obama event the media must drum up the Hillary factor and position it a 'duel', a 'battle'? This is so disgusting! Obama's doing his thing (at least trying to) but Hillary sure can't do hers without having heart attacks over what Obama's doing. Goodness gracious, she's gotta drag Bill out, maybe Bill just wanted to chill this weekend, like Hillary's mother and Chelsea, and here she comes dragging them through Iowa because she's nervous, wants to top whatever Obama's doing. Why in the world anyone would vote for someone like this is beyond me! She's no leader, she's a follower. As feisty as Bill Clinton is however he just might find himself drifting into the Oprah/Obama rally!!!!

Aw, obama needs a big shot to come help him campaign. Poor little boy.

Again, shameless CNN!
Posted By Tony, Enterprise, Alabama : December 8, 2007 1:40 pm

I agree and perhaps my post will be deleted!

CNN does not post decent comments re political events, but brings all kind of gossips and posts ridiculing Hillary and/or Bill Clinton. Also, not enough coverage of other candidates. This political ticker has become an Oprah-type blog.

I love how the Republicans keep bringing up the "blue dress". What a joke…how many people died because Bill lied? How many died cause Bush lied about WMD's? I'll give you a hint…it's over 500,000 and rising.

If you think Obama is above it all, just look at his email. He is just as negative and petty as the others.

Two things: (1) The sight of Bill Clinton in the public spotlight again makes me physically ill; the man is a pedophile who perjured himself and has no respect for the rule of law, (2) Hillary Clinton has no self-respect; she stays with a man she knows has cheated on her hundreds of time. What woman with a shred of respect would do that? The only conceivable explanation as to why she stays with Billy is that she's always thought he could help her get the White House. Please America, don't let her carry out her hideous plan.

I didn't inhale. I didn't have sexual relations with that woman. I didn't lie about it, I just didn't know what the word "is" meant. I think we've had enough of slick willy.

There must be a lot of new hires at CNN.

This batch of employees clearly support Senator Obama. Come on, you couldn't find a picture by himself of President Clinton? Or even better, a picture with Senator Clinton?

The photo and tag line make it almost seem like President Clinton is appearing with or for Senator Obama.

Shameless CNN!

And I have also noticed that many more comments that are unfavorable to Senator Obama or former Senator Edwards are being edited or not posted at all.

Trying to direct the news content are we?

Again, shameless CNN!

Hey Joe in NH, you wrote:

"he’s (Obama) missing very important senate votes one after another!, like the Energy vote for Iowa"

Reid canceled the vote today, so try again…….

Posted By Peter, Houston TX : December 8, 2007 11:44 am

Well, don't blame Obama. He has records for missing votes or no show. He is green, need time to ripe to make judgement. Oprah, protect him. He needs your power now.

Our forgotten American Citizens
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"Whatever you do unto the lest of these, you do unto me". – Quote from the Bible
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My question for the presidential candidates is:
As president of the USA, what would you do to bring the senior citizens and children out of poverty?
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I’m sure that you’re well aware that millions of our seniors and children live a terrifying life in poverty.
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"Poverty is the worst form of violence." – Mohandas Gandhi
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The Senior Citizens are not leaving our grandchildren IOU’s. This kind of mentality is driving a wedge between the generations. Guess it was inevitable…One sure thing – the Bible teaches that "children will rise up against their parents and parents will rise up against their children". The sad thing about this wedge is that it’s all lies and propaganda, generated by our elected officials.
The truth is our elected officials choose to rape the Social Security fund in order to – tear down, blowup and then rebuild foreign countries (all with the blood of our children, our husbands, our fathers). Our elected officials choose to fund other countries with the Social Security fund. Our elected officials choose to use the Social Security fund to fund the illegal immigrates – slave labor for the rich. Our elected officials choose to use the Social Security fund to OPEN our borders, thus allowing terrorist a free pass into our country. The illegals walk across our borders every day and bring their children to sit in our classrooms and obtain a free education. Our elected officials are well aware of this, they invite it, they welcome it. Our elected officials raid the Social Security fund to ensure that the criminals have a bed to sleep in, food to eat, clothes to wear, all the medical care they need – all of this is a constitutional right for the criminals. Millions of our legal seniors and children don’t have a constitutional right to shelter, food, clothing or medical care. Millions of our legal seniors and children live a terrifying life of poverty.
What could you afford if your income was only $400 to $1100 per month?
Our elected officials pit the younger generation against their grandparents and parents with lies.
Our elected officials are the one’s that are handing IOU’s to our children, just like they handed the IOU’s to our parents and grandparents.
I ask you – what kind of nation would allow the elected officials to boldly raid and take from their Senior Citizens?

Some say other countries have committed genocide. What would you call a slow, degrading death of millions of our seniors and children that live in poverty?

"A nation that won’t take care of their "legal" elderly and children, is not much of a nation."

Our elderly are the forgotten Americans. (Our parents and grandparents)

We’re to old and frail to march the streets of Washington and our voices are now too weak for the politicians to hear.

Will you stand up and help the seniors and children that live in poverty? Will you increase the senior’s SS checks to the point that they can live in dignity and not have to choose between food, shelter, medicine and clothing? Seniors can't live on $400 – $1100 per month. All the seniors and children need free health care and medicine. We can’t live on promises with NO results.

When will the politicians / candidates turn their attention to the AMERICAN CITIZENS and our needs. All we hear is Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and any foreign country. We need leaders that will work for the American citizen, not fund the foreign countries with our taxes and our sons/daughters blood.

How does a Nation justify free and total care, (food, housing, utilities, medical, clothing, everything that’s needed) (and a Constitutional right at that) to criminals, but allow their elderly and children to suffer and die in poverty. What kind of nation would do this? Our USA is doing this.
If you REALLY care about our seniors and children that live in poverty, then PLEASE STAND UP and speak out LOUDLY about it. PLEASE get out there and fight for the ones that can’t fight for themselves. PLEASE condemn the 2.3% raise in Social Security for 2008 and demand that our Social Security be increased to a level that will provide a life of dignity. Let them know that our seniors can’t survive on this.
You never know, maybe 30 to 40 million seniors would cast their vote for someone that has the backbone to take a stand for them.

Our elected officials don’t seem to be aware of (or don’t care) the conditions that millions of our seniors have to live in.
I pray and hope that all will read this and will think about the large percentage of our Senior citizens that live a terrifying and degrading life of poverty. I also hope all of you will give your parents and grandparents a big hug and let them know you love them.
Many of our seniors and children in America live in poverty and I’ve never heard any of our politicians or candidates speak out or stand up for our seniors. It’s like we don’t exist. We’re the forgotten ones.
Health care and medicine should be totally free to our seniors and children without the degrading stigma of welfare/state Medicaid and food stamps. Our social security checks should be at least twice as much as it is now or at least $2400 per month. How do we live on a 2.3% increase; the lowest in 4 years.
My social security check is small and I, like millions of seniors, have to choose between food, medicine, shelter and clothes.
What could you afford if your income was only $400 to $800 per month (after deducting Medicare premiums that’s automatically deducted from our social security checks? Not to mention that Medicare only covers one physical in a lifetime (and that has to be completed within the first 6 months) and a few days in a hospital (Medicare doesn’t pay for much). Medicaid, food stamps and welfare are degrading. (Don't believe me, try going to a gro. store and paying for your gro. with food stamps or go to the doc. office and tell them you're on Medicaid. Believe me you will feel the silent degrading, not to mention that some don't take medicaid people). We should not have to live our life without dignity.
I’m sure that you and I pray that you will never know the terror and degrading feelings that millions of seniors and children must live every day.
I don’t understand a nation that allows millions of their seniors and children to live and die in poverty.
Our leaders should be ashamed that they have allowed millions of our seniors and children in America to have to live in what seems to them a 3rd world country. We know what it's like to live in this kind of terror, we live it every day. Our leaders have failed us and I don’t think they care. They vote themselves pay raises…to include full funded health care at the tax payers expense, without any thought of the poorest among us (they don’t even think about us, they don’t care if we die) and they call it democracy, I don’t think so. If they can’t live on less than $12,000 per year, neither can we."American poverty is as real to these as African poverty is as real to the African impoverished ones." We don’t have to go to Africa to find poverty; it’s all around you, in America.

Suggestions on ways that our government could
pay for lifting our seniors and children out of the pits of poverty and death:

1. Stop rebuilding/supporting other countries. Our government needs to take care of our own people, our citizens. Our government is building /feeding / housing / securing foreign countries and their people while a large percentage of the USA citizens in America live in poverty. Our seniors and children are suffering while our taxes are being used to build foreign countries. Countries that usually turn against us.

2. Add a 1% to 5% Fed. sales tax on all sales (this would probably pay for all the increase and everyone would be contributing).

3. Take the cap completely of the amount of income that Social Security is withheld on. Social Security should be collected on ALL income, wages, capital gains, business income, ALL income.

4. Stop allowing deductions to all charities that are not given to the USA citizens (we should feed and care for our citizens before we funnel it to foreign countries).

5. Stop giving free health care, welfare, and etc. to illegals. The illegals are criminals; they broke our laws by entering our country illegally. They should be deported. Enforce our laws; support our border patrol; get our soldiers out of Iraq and Korea, put them on our, USA, borders.
Illegal immigrants = slave labor and slave labor is illegal…..Isn’t it? Or has that law changed?

6. Criminals should have to pay for their stay in jail, to include medical care, shelter, food, etc. Or they should be drafted into the military and placed on the front lines; if they want to fight, then let them fight for a good cause. (The cost of housing a criminal per year is about $35,000 +) (Seniors and children are not criminals but our government believes we can survive on much less). When will our American leaders wake up and value their seniors and children more than they value a criminal. We haven’t committed any crimes, yet we must choose between food, medicine, shelter and clothes. The seniors and the children can’t fight for themselves. Criminals in jail don’t have to choose between food, medicine, shelter and clothes; they have a constitutional right to all this, free to them at the taxpayers expense. Our government is sending a message to the criminal that crime pays. I know they don’t have their freedom, but the seniors don’t either, because we can’t afford it.
Aren’t the seniors and children more valuable to our country than the criminals?

7. Stop giving free money to farmers that make over $50,000 per year (if the elderly are expected to live on less than $12,000 per year, then so can the farmers).

8. Increase the tax on alcohol by about 200% or more — get the DUI's of the highways. It might save lives. The government increased the tax on cig., why not alcohol? Smoking and driving don’t kill people and it’s not a crime, but drinking alcohol and driving kills and it’s a crime. Seems like the taxes are on the wrong product.

9. Close the tax loopholes that benefit the rich at the expense of the poor.

Bill Clinton beats Oprah hands down, unless Oprah gives out cars to audience for her appearances.

Bill is well known in South Carolina, across the nation, and internationally.

Bill is well received by the blacks, as he is known as the first black president. He has done much more for the blacks than any other recent american presidents.

According to Jessee Jackosn and Al Sharpton, obama has done little to the blacks. Now, Obama begs for their votes with the votes of oprah. What a shame!

I agree that Barack Hussein Obama is Paris Hilton in democratic presidential field. Paris Hilton smells cat to me and Hussein Barack Obama smells deception to me. Oprah is racist woman who don't prefer to clean her back yard and throws her tons of money to Africa. If i had money like her i will offer money to the African American teenage to send them college.

How can you be expected to vote for a candidate JUST because all these celebrities, who have previously remaining non political views ESPECIALLY when they have major television coverage. I feel the oposite really makes me not want to vote for their candidate and not watch her show.

I am really waiting to see who wins here. Bill must become desperate so that someone can help him clean up his Image he left in the white house. Poor Bill….

I hope folks in the early voting states have actually paid attention to what's beneath the commercial superficiality of both the coarse, "entitled" Clinton campaign and the sweeping-but-very-empty rhetoric of the Obama campaign. And, let's face it, we can't afford to have a polarizing and/or inexperienced person as president right now.

Given all of its political baggage, the Clinton Empire ought not be resurrected in the Oval Office. For his part, Senator Obama will be a great candidate for president…in eight years. Right now he's an impressive thinker who has stumbled badly on several occasions regarding foreign policy issues. (Do remember his outrageously naive comments regarding Pakistan? Well, that's okay, because his supporters don't seem to remember them, either….)

Governor Bill Richardson, who has far more experience than Senator Clinton and Senator Obama, would make a superb, experienced, statesmanlike president, and his domestic and foreign policies are appropriate for the times in which we live. Senator Joe Biden would make a superb Secretary of State.

Good for him. If am a star I would stand up for him too…….

I can't help but notice that out of all past and current presidential candidates Oprah has decided to support Obama. Is it maybe because he is black and she just loves her black race too much?
I never though someone like Oprah, could blind so many women who are not able to see her one and only goal: The First Black President.
Way to go Oprah! You talk about racism in other people but don’t see it in yourself.

Who Cares? Neither Obama or Hillary are Presidential Material. NO EXPERIENCE!
Edwards is the only Possible Choice, regardless of the so-called-Polls. Who trusts 'the Polls?'

Coincidence?? Yeah right. With people figuring out Hillary has nothing to say that helps the average citizen, they are turning away by the droves and Bill has been called in to stop the hemorrhaging. Try some honesty Hillary. Tell us what your plans are to give the government back to the people instead of corporate America.

Wow… Here comes the most corupt President ever. How can any of you take anything this couple says seriously. I dont if slept with 100 fat woman, HE LIED to all of us and it appears you all are fine with it. If you lie in your personal affairs dont you think this carries over to your job?

I am not a Bush supporter but before you people on Left say Bush lied about Iraq Clinton said the exact same thing and in fact when he was caught up in another one of his moral issues bombed Iraq in 1999 to take the heat off his private life.

Wake Up People anybody but the Clintons

Lets see, the 'Oprah-Bama' tour and the 'Hill-Billy' tour. Amazing. May God help us.

Don't repeat history. MAKE HISTORY!

At least Bill Clinton is a great former President …..

Posted By Joe NH : December 8, 2007 7:44 am

Hey, Joe in NH! Clinton? Great?! One word – impeachmnent. Two words – Blue dress. The man is a rutting pig who disgraced the office of the president, and who has cheated on Her Royal Thighness his whole marriage. Clinton and great should never, ever be used in the same sentence. Ever.

Coincidence that he's in SC? Do these people ever stop lying? They stage and calculate everything and don't take a dump without taking a poll.

I was born and raised in Arkansas. I have lived here all of my life. I was at the University of Arkansas getting my degree when Bill/Hill were here teaching. I'll take them back into the White House gladly. President Huck? Give me a break. That's scary and it's a joke, isn't it? The man isn't presidential material, no way jose, and Obama is just too green.

What does it say about Hillary's judgment that she married a person with questionable personal characteristics. Every time Bill was given the opportunity to cheat or lie about cheating, he took full advantage. That speaks loudly to Hillary's ability to make sound judgments. What type of self-esteem belongs to a person who stays with a constantly cheating man. Seems to be someone whose emotions play a bigger role than logic. Just what america needs, an over-emotional person who can't recognize and display good judgement.

Hey Joe in NH, you wrote:

"he’s (Obama) missing very important senate votes one after another!, like the Energy vote for Iowa"

Reid canceled the vote today, so try again…….

[we will have a democratic president next year. There is no need to get nasty here. Posted By Jim : December 8, 2007 10:27 am]

Things are changing rapidly, Bush is campaigning from the White House with his new policies. Republicans will be very hard to beat, as usual. Don't think Democrats will be a shoe-in. Republicans will make hamburger meat out of Obama. Clinton is more combative and a tougher foe.

JB in Boston,

I checked your links… WOW!!! With friends like Mayor Young, who needs enemies… The ability of the Clinton camp to self destruct is amazing, just give them the microphone, hahaha… Young must be auditioning for a late night comedy. Thanks for a great laugh

Hype is all that has Barack Obama any where near being in this race. As a life long democrat I am fully supporting Senator Clinton for our parties nomination. She will be a strong leader and pull this country together by getting things done. I just hope that the American people give her the support in Congress to get bills passed and our troops home. The last thing we would need is a republican controled congress tying her hands on important issues. Also Hillary will restore that sense of hope to America.

We are just fortunate that we are becoming smart voters. We are not followers or swayed with all these tricks or propagandas of these candidates. We are not voting for someone because they are with a celebrity. Remember, we are going to elect a President to run our country. We are voting to be the top celebrity of the country. this is a serious matter. As I've said, we are intelligent voters. We nedd someone with experience, knowledge and ready to do the job on the first day. I am very prud democrat. I know Clinton is the most qualified candidate to be the President of the United States. No more Republicans please…….We are dying. We need the democrat to rebuild this country. I am so gald Clinton is running. I am very proud of this country to have the first woman President of the United States.

People of the United States are going to vote not because we are superstar. We are voting someone who can rebuid our beloved country. To become a President is not a joke. We need someone that has the experienced, knowledge, intelligence to rule our country. I am a democrat. This is a very serious election. We don't want a Republican after all these messes that we have. We don't want either a President without experience to run our country. Thank you that we the people of the United States are becoming smarter and intelligent voters. We are not going to be swayed by emotions because that's not going to solve our problems or issues we are having in the United States. I believe that Clinton so far is the most qualified among democrats to become the Democrat nominee. The people of the United States are ready for a woman President. She can do it. I am very proud of her.

i AM MORE THAN DISAPPOINTED IN CNN. IN A REPORT CALLED oprah-bama OF ALL THINGS, CNN CLAIMS THAT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE TICKETS FOR "OPRAH-BAMA" YOU HAD TO ATTEND A CAUCUS SEMINAR OR PRECINCT CAPTAINS CAN GIVE THEM TO YOU IF SOME ARE LEFT AFTER GIVING THEM OUT TO THEIR FRIENDS.IN THE PIECE, THE PRECINCT CAPTAIN HAPPENED TO BE BLACK AND THE CAMERAS PANNED ACROSS HER BLACK FAMILY WHEN ANNOUCING FRIENDS, TO SUGGEST THAT THERE WERE ONLY BLACK PRECINCT CAPTAINS WHO ONLY HAD BLACK FRIENDS AND THAT WHITES WERN'T WELCOMED. THIS IS ALL COMPLETELY FALSE ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS GO TO THE WEBSITE AND THEY WILL SEND YOU A TICKET THROUGH YOUR EMAIL. ITS SAD WHAT THE CLINTON NEWS NETWORK IS DOING. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2007/12/07/crowley.oprah.on.obama.cnn

Presidential offices requires enormous amount of years in politics as this august office is not a kids-play for novices like Obama.What is Oprah adding to Obamah's bid? just crowd? what is Bill adding to Hillary? rich presidential advices and expertise. Also look, why do you think Carl Rove want's Obama to be nominated as the Democratic candidate? because he will be an easy push over for any republican nominee. Think outside the box.

The energy vote was supposed to happen on next tuesday instead of a saturday morning. Looks like Harry Reid is again gambling with the presidential candidates.

He is a pathetic leader who has approval ratings lower than Bush for his leadership skills. I hope he is not feeding the scripts for the republican attack ads next year by his stupid actions in the senate

haha, Hillers are getting stressed and making references to Paris Hilton and Osama…relax people, we will have a democratic president next year. There is no need to get nasty here.

Oprah campaigns on behalf of Obama; Bill campaigns on behalf of his wife, Hillary. So what? This is what happens in a campaign. If anything, the lack of honestly about why they are campaigning and the timing of the events is a more telling statement about the character of the candidates and their surrogates. Bill, unfortunately, did not answer that question honestly–but, after so many years of his deliberate attempts to manipulate reality/facts/truth why would that be a surprise. Oprah, on the other hand, has been forthright about why she is campaigning for Obama right from the start. Of course, that also should be no surprise; she is a genuine, honest participant–not just in this campaign, but in her dealings with people–all the time.

I am not an Oprah fan–not that I dislike her, but I simply do not watch her. However, I am very aware of the good she has done, for people here in this country and around the globe. I have found her judgment to be above-board and sound. The Clinton's judgment–both of them!–I have found to be highly suspect.

This life-long democrat is looking seriously at the candidates. I could live with an Obama, Biden, Richardson, Dodd presidency, but not Clinton.

Obama is a media-made candidate. He's an illusion. That's all. Kinda reminds me of Paris, like you don't know why she's famous.

Souther States – BEWARE and recognize the Clinton strategy. Of course Hillery is going to pull Bill in, since Ophra is campaigning for Obama. It's a no brainer. If Hillary had not been the Presidents wife what would be her cradentials for running for president? Listen to her speak she tells you how bad you have it and what the goverment should do for you…. WHAT HAPPEN TO WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING FOR OUR GOVERMENT…. All her social programs results in higher taxes and taking power from the American people – BEWARE

TO THE PEOPLE THAT THINK IN THE COUNTRY THAT THINK WE NEED HILLARY JUST FOR BILL YOU HAVE IT WRONG. NOT BECAUSE WHILE HILLARY IS AWAYY THE MOUSE WILL PLAY BUT SIMPLY BECAUSE WITH HILLARY AT THE THRONE DOESN'T MEAN WE WILL GET THE SAME RESULTS WHEN BILL WAS THERE!! FOR THAT LADY THAT POSTED FIRST YOU ARE FOOLED OR HAVE BEEN FOOLED IF YOU THINK HILLARY IS GOING TO WIN THE BLACK VOTE. ONCE BARACK PROVES TO BLACKS THAT HE CAN AND WILL WIN (IOWA) THE CHIPS WILL FALL AND FALL HARD. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION WORLD BARACK IS GOING TO WIN AND I MEAN WIN HUGE (NOT JUST BIG)!! THE LOW COUNTRY AREAS BARACK WILL WIN BY LARGE MARGINS; I WAS BORN IN THE JASPER, BEAUFORT, HAMPTON COUNTY AREAS AND THE BUZZ IS CRAZY. WATCH OUT BARACK IS STIRRING SOMETHING ACROSS AMERICA.

Hide your daughters people of SC

I am suprised that the Ticker isn't posting Mayor Young's comments about Bill.

See for yourself.

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

I love how he talks about Hillary creating a "defense" team to bully all the women Bill slept with. I guess that's how you get stuff done. Belittle the women and threaten them so they don't open their mouths. And women think she is a champion for their rights?????????????????

Go Hillary and Obama!!! Either would make a great president as would anyone in the Democratic field. Judging by the advise given by the rightwing koolaid drinkers on this blog, looks like they smell the stench of defeat looming.

I think that we as people look at this as "what he did for us" as opposed to "what might he do he us". With the Clintons in office, some may have a sense of "well Bill can influence Hillary to do it…". All I know is that the choices for president this coming election are tough and I am not sure that I will vote for the Republican choice this time around. My life seems to get worse with a Republican president as opposed to seating a Democrat in the oval office.

At least Bill Clinton is a great former President and knows what this country needs, unlike obama and his boss a TV talk show host. Notice once again how obama is trying the attention on oprah and not his record or the fact that he’s missing very important senate votes one after another!, like the Energy vote for Iowa, he will be playing with Oprah that day too! So Iowans don’t expect him to vote for you! Why would you vote for him??? Obama is sleazy and dishonest, he's banking that TV viewers can be fooled into the perception that a vote for him is a vote for Oprah! It’s DISGUSTING!! I hope he loses big in IOWA!

GO BILL! AMERICA NEEDS HILLARY!

It's not like they are holding events on the same day or in the same city.

It is big media that is making this into a "battle". That they will be in the same state one night apart from each other is totally inconsequential.

If you think Bill's trip is a coincidence, I've got some land for you.

I dont just understand this kind of desperation from the Clintons after she had been previously declared as the inevitable nominee.

Its also a big lie for Bill to say its a coincidence. Its panick stricken compaign running helter skelter for survival.

Iowa is gone, NH looks slippery so SC lost would spell danger for the Clintons.

Hillary, Obama – all celebrity, no substance.

Ideological balloons – wake up Democrats!(I am one of you)These "frontrunners" can not win in the general election.

Obama does not have enough experience to win swing states or red states. He'd need a team of stellar advisers because he is not ready to deal with our (DIRE) international situations. "I opposed this war from the start" is no more salient than Rudy's "I was there for 9/11″

Hillary is not clean enough. You saw the way the Repubs painted Kerry as a flip-flop – imagine what they will do with Clinton. Do you really think she can win over any of the stubborn people in this country?

They will lose, people! And of course Edwards will never come off as as trustworthy and earnest as he would like to be. He, too, hasn't proven himself.

Richardson is too muddled. As befuddled as Bush without the evangelical creds or the family name.

Please choose the one candidate who looks and sounds smart enough to stick it to the Republicans. This is a serious issue – the American people will not vote for an ideological balloon. They are going to choose whoever feels like a promise of stability.

There's only one viable candidate and if you've seen any of the debates the choice is obvious.

This is precisely why Americans are leery about supporting or voting for Hillary: the perception that it is about THE CLINTONS…again! Not that Bill didn't do a decent job for 8 years, but Hill is not Bill. Not by a long shot. She comes across a lot more whacked than he does, and seems more vindictive, petty and unstable. Oprah Winfrey may be a mover and shaker, and in the real world, people go for the real deal, and just a good feel. Obama, though he won't get the Dems' nomination, raises the bar for Hillary to reach, and when she fails, Americans will show up in large numbers like the 2004 election and vote for a balanced and stable person: either Huckabee or Giuliani. Tell me again why Hill didn't retrun to Arkansas and run for the Senate from there! She's an opportunist who is blinded by her political ambition!

GO BILL AN HILLARY YALL GOT OUR VOTES N THE SOUTH SEEMS LIKE YA DON'T NEED OSAMA, I MEAN OBAMA AN MRS. WINFRY'S TALK SHOW GIMIC TO WIN US N THE SOUTH WHO KNOW WHO IS ON OUR SIDE. THAT IS MOST REAL AFRICAN AMERICANS THAT WHERE BORN HERE. SHAME ON OPRA " YOU TOLD HOPO TO BEAT ME" UMMM MAYBE HE SHOULD'VE.

I don't get why the African-Americans are not supporting a man who is black, very intelligent, worked his way up in politics, knows the in and outs and very capable of being president. Is it that he is to white? Hillary is white! Would some African-American please tell me why?

This is a historic picture: "The two biggest clowns in America."

There was a big discussion earlier in the race about Hillary being more connected with Women's Rights more than any other candidate.
Now a story comes up on CNN regarding Bill's indiscretions years ago.
My question to you is this: What spouse would put up with a cheating husband, not once, but three times (that we are aware of)?
I'll tell you who: someone that would stand to get and maintain a certain amount of power and influence.
Do you believe that her marriage to Bill is nothing more than a power/business arrangement? I sure do.
Do you think that staying with someone that betrays your trust and makes a mockery of her marriage is an advocate for women's rights? I sure don't.
No more of the same old Government!!

Bill the biggest liar ever? Who listens to this guy?

I would be scared to stand that close to Bill Clinton.

No matter who the nominee for the democrats is they will defeat the republican nominee by a very wide margin in the general election. In all the head to head matchup polls, Obama, Edwards and Clinton all beat the top republican candidates. Obama and Edwards seem to be doing better than Clinton, but only by a little

Senator Obama, YOU HAVE US FIRED UP AND READY TO GO! God speed to you, your family and your campaign!

OBAMA '08!!!!

It is sad and somewhat frustrating that former President Bill Clinton reports that his appearance in South Carolina to support his wife's potential candidacy as a Democratic nominee for President of the United States is a "coincidence."

Interesting. . .that because his wife is falling behind in the polls, he decides to just drop in. . .although not planned. . . because he'll be in the neighborhood!

Barack's campaign is growing stronger each day because as he becomes better known, voters are rallying behind a change for our country. . .a change from Bush/Clinton dynasties. . .and a hope for our future.

Go Obama 08!!

Hillary needs to shut Billy Boy up. Bill is stale. He represents everything that's past.

Hll and Bill vs. Opie and Obie!

Now there's a battle to watch!

OMG! It would be such a horrible world if Obama and Huckabee had to duke it off. Christ, you have to come through for Hillary, Bill.

When are we going to get over these bible thumping evangelicals?

Pathetic. He'll have a standing room only auditorium. She'll have a sold out stadium. Clearly, the Clinton people didn't consider what the visual would look like when the two appearances will be inevitably contrasted all next week. 500 people to see Bill vs. 18,000+ to see Oprah.

Will the both of you just please go away! Hillary and Bill Clinton to the Republicians is what George Bush is to the Democrats. Let's get them all out!

Despite conventional wisdom to the contrary — the Clinton campaign is being terribly mismanaged. And it isn't just the stumbling and ludicrous attacks.

This year's version of Bill Clinton's 1992 strategy is — "it's the message, stupid."

What is Obama's strength? Inspiration and change. What is Clinton's weakness? Lack of same.

So what do they do? Drag out last decade's symbol and reinforce Obama's strength and Clinton's weakness. Counter-programming Oprah with Bill is just plain stupid.

Here's the Obama message: We don't don't need to repeat history — we can make history!

Clinton could have owned this message herself — but she got off track by attacking Obama as less experienced and trotting out Bill.

These "brilliant campaign strategists" are in the wrong decade with the wrong message.

Big Suprise, coat tail politics as usual.

Come on Donkies, this is getting childish.

Bill is okay with me, but a coincidence?

I can't blame him , but c'mon Bill.

Wallace