December 9, 2007
Posted: 04:21 PM ET

Clinton's campaign has released a new ad at a time when several polls have found the Democratic race tightening.

WASHINGTON (CNN)Hillary Clinton's campaign is airing a 60-second ad in Iowa and New Hampshire titled "New Beginning."

The spot comes on the heels of several recent polls that have found Illinois Sen. Barack Obama leads decisively among Democratic primary voters looking for change.

Amid shots of the New York senator addressing enthusiastic crowds on the trail, Clinton repeats some familiar elements of her stump speech, including calls for universal health care and an end to No Child Left Behind requirements and the war in Iraq. She also emphasizes her experience, an area where surveys show she holds an edge over Obama.

"It takes strength and experience to bring about change," says Clinton. "I have a very clear record of 35 years fighting for children and families, fighting for working people, fighting for our future."

– CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

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Debbie   January 8th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I am very of afraid of inexperience, I think experience is much more important than talking about change. The country is in to much trouble to go with a canidate because someone like Opra backs them I am very afraid people are not taking this election seriously it should not be a popularity contest. This is not a game. I do not want what we have now but we should be careful. This is our country and our future.

Beth & Jeff Chicago, IL - HILLARY ALL THE WAY2008   December 20th, 2007 4:08 am ET

WE SUPPORT HILLARY IN 2008 :)

Darrel @Lone Rock Iowal   December 11th, 2007 11:02 pm ET

Next time Hillary, puts a new ad in Iowa, I hope it will tell us about the platform she is running on. Right now I don't have a clue. Her charlatan message is going no place. Spell it out in Black and White so we the voters know just what platform you stand for. If you don't have one/ just tell us that also. Then we can move on.
That would be a "NEW BEGINNING" to
"Leave no voter Behind"
Independant/Iowa

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT   December 11th, 2007 10:40 pm ET

Bump

Chris, Middletown, CT   December 11th, 2007 11:20 am ET

"Clinton’s 60-second spot features a broader message, calling for “a new beginning” for issues like health care, education and foreign policy"

Huh?

Health Care - a mandated universal healthcare - that does not address the root cause of high prices - tort reform - lawyers file suits daily against hospitals, doctors, drug companies…and a massive government program that will give us a socialist system proven in all countries that have adopted it to be inferior to our current system.

Education?? The Democrats are in bed with the Teachers Unions - who have proven time and time again that their focus is membership in the unions - not quality education or reform to a better system - Hillary takes millions from the unions - other than pure communism - can you think of another system that forces the same payscale increases regardless of work output or merit? (even the bad teachers are paid well…and she would protect that?? I want better for my children..don't you?)

Foreign Policy?? She voted for the war….voted to fund the war everytime…and now if critical of it…she speaks in double talk - ask six of her supporters why they are voting for Hillary….they might have the same issue…with polar opposite stances…because Hillary has said both - omg….please please read!!!!!

Len, Fallbrook, CA   December 10th, 2007 5:43 pm ET

""It takes strength and experience to bring about change," says Clinton. "I have a very clear record of 35 years fighting for children and families, fighting for working people, fighting for our future.""

OK, I'll bite, let's list her accomploshments.

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Thought so…..

Blowing smoke does not qualify….

A Voter in N.Y.   December 10th, 2007 5:27 pm ET

"I have a very clear record of 35 years fighting for children and families, fighting for working people, fighting for our future."

Never has the woman held any political position where she was responsible until she was in the senate. Since she started there, it has been nothing but posturing for the White House, why else did she come to New York?

This woman will say ANYTHING to get elected. If you really consider voting for her, then use the Internet and learn about her true past.
After that you will also shout

ANYONE BUT HILLARY '08

Nikky .NH   December 10th, 2007 4:49 pm ET

'New beginning' All l see is a liar and a con-artist/politician.

Obama is the only one that can bring about New Direction and a new beginning.

same 'ol same 'ol with Bush/Clinton/Bush/ Clinton again?

please no more. l am sick and tired of being sick and tired of two same families on TV all the time.

Jerry , Adams Center , NY   December 10th, 2007 1:06 pm ET

Team, it takes strength and experience to bring about change Hillary has a very clear record of 35 years fighting for children and families, fighting for working people, fighting for our future. If we fail to make her our next President we have failed our country.

Liberal Chic   December 10th, 2007 12:43 pm ET

Janet / Agness, Oregon :

Exactly. Bush ran as the "new kind" of candidate above the fray — a bipartisan leader able to bring people together. Sounds a lot like the black dude running on hot air.

And how great a president is Bush? That's what Obambie is going to be. A terrible president who's going to get eaten alive by the Republican congress when they take over in 2010.

dmw, roeland park,ks   December 10th, 2007 11:54 am ET

To MK in LA,CA: At least Hillary has been fighting. More than what can be said about Obama.

If you know anything about politics, you know that all fights are not won when you have a divided Congress and a divided Country about what they feel is best for us.

Hillary has been fighting for us for years and she has the scars to prove it!

I see comments all the time saying her only experience is being married to Bill, this surprising to me. She is college degreed; she is intelligent; she is a hard-worker and has been all over the world talking to world leaders about the issues of the day.

A lot of my experience has shown me that most Americans have used mentors, husbands, wives, gotten married, college buddies, sleeping around, etc to get ahead. So, I feel people who complain about Hillary being married to Bill is blowing smoke and not looking at the culture in America. We've all called upon someone to help us along our life path. So be please be realistic.

Obama has not been tested on anything. He talks a good game. So, please tell me what has Obama done? It might change my mind about him.

Bill Seattle, WA   December 10th, 2007 11:21 am ET

Apparently Will Page heads up the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. Hey Will, you have no credibility whatsoever and your usage of all caps is super annoying.

Many of us supporting Barack are doing so irrespective of skin color or middle names. It appears those are real issues for pathetic hooligans like you.

Chris, Middletown, CT   December 10th, 2007 11:00 am ET

Clinton clear on issues? (supporters - pay attention)

Oct 16
"I hate to see any state being pushed into trying to take this into their own hands because the federal government has failed. So I know exactly what Governor Spitzer is trying to do and it makes a lot of sense, because he's trying to get people out of the shadows, come forward and we'll give you this license

October 30 MSNBC debate:

Well, what Governor Spitzer is trying to do is fill the vacuum left by the failure of this administration to bring about comprehensive immigration reform. We know in New York we have several million at any one time who are in New York illegally. They are undocumented workers. They are driving on our roads. The possibility of them having an accident that harms themselves or others is just a matter of the odds. It's probability. So what Governor Spitzer is trying to do is to fill the vacuum. I believe we need to get back to comprehensive immigration reform because no state, no matter how well intentioned, can fill this gap. There needs to be federal action on immigration reform.

Moments later:

You know, Tim, this is where everybody plays "gotcha." It makes a lot of sense. What is the governor supposed to do? He is dealing with a serious problems. We have failed. And George Bush has failed. Do I think this is the best thing for any governor to do? No. But do I understand the sense of real desperation, trying to get a handle on this? Remember, in New York, we want to know who's in New York. We want people to come out of the shadows.

October 31 statement from the campaign:

“Senator Clinton supports governors like Governor Spitzer who believe they need such a measure to deal with the crisis caused by this administration’s failure to pass comprehensive immigration reform.”

The New York Times reported on that statement:

“Mrs. Clinton’s aides said her statement Wednesday expressing general support for Mr. Spitzer’s plan was intended to signal that she broadly supported his goal of granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. But they said she had not studied — and was not endorsing — any specific plan.”

Clinton campaigning in Clinton, IA on November 4:

"I wasn't as clear as I should have been the other night. I have had a number of occasions where I have spoken to it and I believe clarified it, but I'd be happy to do it again. I believe in comprehensive immigration reform and I have been in favor of that for years. I have signed onto bills. I have voted for provisions and I think it is the only answer for our country."
"Unfortunately, because the Bush administration has failed and as has the Congress, the federal government as a whole to bring about comprehensive immigration reform, governors are left holding the bag. They're the ones having to deal with the security issues, the safety of their roads and so much else. Therefore, I broadly support what governors like Eliot Spitzer are trying to do. I don't pretend to know the details. That's up to the governor and the legislature to try to work out. But I think that it's understandable that states are trying to fill a vacuum left by the failures of the federal government."

Then in an interview yesterday CNN’s Candy Crowley…:

CROWLEY: If I wrote a story that said: "Absent a broad illegal immigration bill, Hillary Clinton agrees about giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants," is that correct?CLINTON: No. What I have said is that I support what governors are trying to do. And governors are on the front lines because of the failures to get comprehensive immigration reform. There are already eight states that issue driver's licenses without any verification of citizenship. That is a decision that the governors and legislatures and the people of those states have made. I understand…CROWLEY: But you see why people think…CLINTON: Well, but you know, Candy…CROWLEY: … that you are not answering the question.CLINTON: Well, but you know, Candy, well, but I think that if you go back and look at the complexity of this issue, I don’t think a lot of these hard questions lend themselves to raising your hand. And I know that that’s easier in a 30 second context to try to do.

Melanie Mollihan, Okaloosa FL   December 10th, 2007 10:57 am ET

Bubba C. announced in a rally this weekend that he would be part of Hill's decision making process. Now, what kind of change would that be?

Independent in NY   December 10th, 2007 10:08 am ET

C'mon Hillary, what about fighting for the unborn children. How about fighting for the stay at home Mom's who want to take care of their own children but are forced into working to pay for higher taxes that provide YOU with a paycheck. Guess what? There are still some people in this country who DON'T want YOUR government intervention. Maybe you should go to China, your ideas would fit in well there. They've got the village you like.

Seam, Philly PA   December 10th, 2007 8:33 am ET

The Clintons are old news. It's time for something new. This is our chance to end the dynasty.

Kim, Dallas, TX   December 10th, 2007 8:24 am ET

I don't buy it. This is called manipulation of words and clearly she fears Obama's platform of change. Now she feels she would be the candidate of change? I don't think so. Clearly she would be the most polarizing candidate the Democrats could nominate. She would bring out more Republicans to the voting booths to vote against her, thereby assuring a strong chance we would have another Republican in office. We cannot afford a candidate like Hillary. She DOES NOT have more experience than Obama, she is using that as a way to manipulate her audience. There is no way you can count being first lady as experience. Obama's record should stand for itself. He has the SHOWN ABILITY to bring about change; beginning with working together and getting rid of bipartisan stronghold. Can you honestly see Hillary being able to do so?

Smart woman 4 Clinton   December 10th, 2007 8:22 am ET

Hillary's historic statement at the United Nations Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995 that "women's rights are human rights" still echoes worldwide. As a lawyer, advocate, First Lady, and senator, Hillary has fought for issues important to women here at home and around the world for decades. Today, despite the progress women have made, they earn only 77 cents for every dollar men earn — and women of color earn even less. Hillary is leading the charge in the Senate to strengthen equal pay laws and end pay disparities between men and women. She introduced the Paycheck Fairness Act to strengthen the penalties associated with wage discrimination, to ensure that the federal government sets a higher standard, and to increase oversight of employers. Hillary has also worked to increase access to capital and other support for women-owned businesses.
When it comes to each woman's ability to make the most personal of life decisions, Hillary has stood firm as an advocate for a woman's right to choose. She has expanded access to family planning services, including for low-income women. She spoke out forcefully against the Supreme Court's April 2007 decision that — for the first time in decades — failed to recognize the importance of women's health.
Hillary has worked to empower women throughout the world, especially low-income women. She has advocated for access to microfinance programs that enable women to start their own businesses and spoken out strongly against the tragic practice of sex trafficking.
As president, Hillary will continue her lifelong fight to ensure that all Americans are treated with respect and dignity.

Hillary has fought the relentless and insidious efforts by far-right Republicans to limit the protections of Roe v Wade, while also working hard to expand access to family planning services.
Hillary has seen what happens when governments try to control a woman's reproductive health decisions. Whether it was Romania under a dictatorship saying you had to have children for the good of the state or China saying you had to have only one child for the good of the state, governments have dictated the most private and important decisions that we as individuals or families can make.
She has championed the Prevention First Act, which expands access to family planning services for low-income women, requires health insurance companies to cover contraception, and provides a dedicated funding stream for age-appropriate, medically accurate, comprehensive sex education.
As First Lady, she helped pass the Family and Medical Leave Act and helped found the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancies, which established and achieved a goal of reducing teen pregnancies by one-third between 1996 and 2005.
In partnership with Senator Patty Murray, Hillary waged a successful three-year battle to get the Food and Drug Administration to accept the overwhelming recommendation of the medical community and make Plan B (the "morning after" pill) available over the counter.
Hillary's work to empower low-income women has changed lives. She fought for the elimination of school fees, which prevent poor children in some countries from attending school, and for investments in health care and education for women and girls. And she helped found Vital Voices, a not-for-profit organization that continues to work to support women's leadership around the globe.

Clinton the smart choice   December 10th, 2007 8:21 am ET

It was wonderful to see all three generation with Mrs. Clinton, that’s the kind of support we woman need in this mans world, which is currently a mess! Shame on Oprah! Who put woman back 50years… Madame President of the United States…it's an extraordinary thought. We truly are in a momentous time, where a woman's potential has no limitations," "Hillary Clinton has already proven to a generation of women that there are no limits for success. She is driven by her passion for public service and her belief in the enormous potential of our country. Smart, capable and strong in her convictions, Hillary has transcended the dictates of what is thought to be possible for our time.
"Hillary is a powerful voice for change as we find our country at an important crossroads. Under her leadership, our country will regain its respect within the global community. She will prioritize issues of global climate change, universal healthcare and rebuilding a strong economy. After 8 long years, the public will once again have faith in their government.
"Another former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote, 'In government, in business, and in the professions there may be a day when women will be looked upon as persons. We are, however, far from that day as yet.' More than 50 years later 'that day' is now upon us…and Hillary Clinton is ready to shatter through that glass ceiling for all women."
SHAME ON YOU OPRAH!
VOTE FOR CLINTON

Bill Skremsky   December 10th, 2007 7:43 am ET

Can not say I would ever vote for Obama he is just not experienced enough to take on this job at this critical time, It will b e Hillary Clinton getting our families votes.
Regards.
BS

Sue, St. Louis, MO   December 10th, 2007 7:20 am ET

Hillary was no Nancy Reagan who agonized over the selection of Presidential china - Hillary worked for the Children's Defense Fund when she was First Lady. Hillary was no Pat Nixon who checked with her husband before any decision in the White House - Hillary coordinated and led a special panel to discuss and change the health care policy of this nation. Hillary waded through the dust and debris of 9-11 and resolved to destroy Al Queda, she waded through the streets of the 9th ward in New Orleans and gave comfort while George Bush's inept administration failed to support Americans in distress after Katrina. AS Margaret Mead once said, "liberate a woman, you liberate a man" and Hillary Clinton support to the women's movement is not one of radicalism but of conscience and equality with full equality for both sexes. There was another great First Lady - Eleanor Roosevelt whose briiliance added to White House and who did lead a nation - and it is that torch Hillary holds.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   December 10th, 2007 7:16 am ET

ian, Queens, NY, negative people couldn't see the truth, they can see everything is lies because they lie to themselves all the time, it is very dangerous for our Country's future. carrol just lied to herself too. I am sure Hillary will be the best President and will bring back our Country's honor from the world. Madame President and First Gentleman. Our Country needs them badly.

babyboomer Everytown USA   December 10th, 2007 7:13 am ET

YAY HILLARY '08

You stand for the rights and needs of women and aging boomers all across America (whether they're too thick headed to realize it or not - MAYBE some are secretly misguided GOPs LOL)

It's time we bring America into the 21st Century - the dark ages ended with the renaissance - but apparently Dubya didn't believe the intel reports and so alas our citizens have been made to suffer for all those UNinformed votes (and hanging chads and Supreme Court decision by the more CONSERVATIVE leaning justices YIKES)

Now the great task before us is to determine whether we want a *Dreamer or a DOER in the Oval Office instead of the Village Idiot & Co. (*sorry - John F Kennedy Obama is NOT - no matter how hard Oprama protests otherwise)

So if we truly want to dig ourselves out from under the dismal suffocating mindnumbing morass left by Karl Rove (the man behind THE Man) who would be Prez 'cept he was smart enuf to know HE'D never get elected (at least not by the popular vote) Then we need to finally stand up and elect the Democratic candidate who actually knows how to WIN the White House back - not just another bunch of hotair and no substance… smoke and mirrors are GOP tactics

mark wilkes barre pa   December 10th, 2007 6:45 am ET

Hillary give it up already with the experience thing !!!

Janet / Agness, Oregon   December 10th, 2007 6:39 am ET

Since when is 'experience' a platform for running for president? It only exists when a president runs for re-election.
GW Bush had no experience, but it was never an issue. He was governor of a state that has the Lt. Governor doing the actual work, while the governor himself is just a figurehead.
At this stage in America, I think that honesty, a connection to working & poor citizens (as opposed to large corporations), and a willingness and ability to use diplomacy instead of bullying force is what matters most to voters.
Although Hillary has new ideas, I'm afraid her 'experience' may work against her. Voters are looking for a new face to go with a new direction.

WILL PAGE, MEMPHIS TENN   December 10th, 2007 4:43 am ET

WHAT IS SO SAD IS THAT THIS OBAMA BELIVES THAT HE CAN BRING ABOUT A CHANGE IN THE COUNTRY WITH LITTLE OF NO NO NO NO NO THINK PEOPLE NO EXPERIENCE THE ONLY REASON SOME OF YOU BACK HIM IS BECAUSE U THINK HE IS A BLACKMAN, NEWS FLASH, HE'S NOT , ANOTHER LIE OBAMA AFRICAN DAD AN WHITE MOM = AFRICAN UUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMM AMERICAN , NOT BLACK AMERICAN AT LEAST OF THE TRIDITIONAL SORT, SAD YOU WANT BLACK FRIENDS SO BAD THAT THE FIRST FAIR SKIN NEGRO THAT COMES TALKIN' WHAT YOU WANNA TO HEAR U JUMP BEHIND HIM, THATS DOEST NOT CHANGE THE INJUSTICES THAT TOOK PLACE AN ARE STILL TAKING PLACE NOW YOUR DOING IT TO ONE OF YOUR OWN WHO IS MOST QUALIFIED IF THERE IS ONE. AFTER ALL THAT THE CLINTONS HAVE DONE ACROSS THE BOARD YOU SAD SACKS BASH THEM CUS OF THE LAST THING YOU REMEMBER ABOUT THEM IN OFFICE AN PUT YOUR FAITH IN AN UNKNOW WITH NO EXPERIENCE LOL. IF HE IS THE CANDIDATE SAD TO SAY I WILL GO REPUBLICAN FOR SURE CUZ YOU ALL ARE DUM, DUM , DAAAAAAAAAADUM.

Tanisha, Oakland, California   December 10th, 2007 4:36 am ET

For Oprah to use her star power to support Obama is pure political racism. I hope the voters are smart enough to divide what they like to watch on TV and who actually can run the country effectively and hear the voice of the people. That's Hillary Clinton!

Ann   December 10th, 2007 2:55 am ET

I am tired of these stupid posts that claim Obama's 'public experience'. They are a response to the crowds drawn by Oprah and by voters' inability to distinguish between substance and demagogy. Too bad the American voters may end up making stupid decisions as they did in 2000 and 2004.

Hillary 2008!

Justin Christiansburg Virginia   December 10th, 2007 2:39 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON should be the next president of the United States of America! I dont thik Obama will win against a republican. I think Clinton, Edwards or Obama would all bring about change in this country but changes isnt always GOOD! Thats why we need Hillary someone who will bring about good change in this country. She can and will beat the Republicans. The others cant! Do we want another REPUBLICAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE? I think no so I VOTE FOR CLINTON IN 08!! Blacks, Whites, Gays, Women, Men, Seniors, Veterans and for our CHILDREN who cant vote its our responsibility to vote for this women ALL OF USE FOR CLINTON!!

Joey New York New York   December 10th, 2007 2:29 am ET

If Obama wins we will be in so much trouble. Hillary and Bill have good relationships with most of the world. We don't need Obama to go into the White House with no experience outside of the state he is Senator in. Hillary is the only choice!

Joey Arbagey   December 10th, 2007 2:25 am ET

Hillary is the ONLY choice that has experience! Go Hillary. You have my total support and vote!

jimmy, atlanta,usa   December 10th, 2007 1:36 am ET

Hillary, you're good and politically correct not to save the sinking boat, only an amature like noah that can help. God has ways to show His power=== Sorry Hillary, its time for the country to learn what God has championed has no challenger.

Biggdawg   December 10th, 2007 12:56 am ET

Hillary '08!

The REAL deal. She's not a media creation, and no one can dispute that. She shines despite the media's best efforts to undermine her!

Simon, IA   December 10th, 2007 12:09 am ET

what position has she held during those 35 years?

Posted By shannon NY : December 9, 2007 7:29 pm

You hold a position for 35 yrs? You are stubborn then with no evolvement as a human:-)

craig,nashua,NH   December 9th, 2007 11:54 pm ET

Nice picture CNN. Did you just change the picture here on the ticker for her? C'mon CNN cowards! Where is wolf?

MK, Los Angeles, California   December 9th, 2007 11:47 pm ET

Methinks Senator Clinton has an overinflated sense of time. 35 years — are we now including time as a lawyer in Arkansas? Goodness she was having a tough enough time defending her time as First Lady as counting toward experience, now this.

One final note, another Senator Clinton "volunteer" has been fired for sending out that vile email concerning Senator Obama. This volunteer sent out the email to ten people back on October 5 — a full month BEFORE the last volunteer did the same thing. This is getting to look less and less like renegade volunteers and more and more like a campaign strategy.

Ginny, Byron, CA   December 9th, 2007 11:24 pm ET

Sounds like a lot of Republicans are weighing in on this article. Nice try. Real Democrats know who the strong, experienced candidate is; the one who can stand up to swift-boating by you Republicans. . .and it sure isn't Obama. If he becomes the nominee, he'll fold like a house of cards under the onslaught of Republican attacks. He can't even stand up to criticism during a debate with fellow Dems. Just think back to his answer explaining why he was in favor of drivers' licenses for illegal aliens in Illinois. He stammered, stuttered, and nearly swallowed his tongue before finally getting out a half-way coherent sentence. And it wasn't received well either, judging by the booing from the audience. No wonder you Republicans are so pro-Obama; you know if he's the candidate, it will be 4 more years of a Republican in the White House. Now THAT is one scary thought!

Liberal Chic   December 9th, 2007 11:20 pm ET

Please, Hillary! Pull through on Iowa and New Hampshire! We can't let a neophyte like Obama have his try at the helm of the country!

Christ, even Oprah said his election would be Martin Luther King's dream come true. We are not trying to pick the most politically correct candidate! Just the best one.

Let's go, Hillary!

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   December 9th, 2007 10:57 pm ET

LQ Rockester and Shannon NY, Please read "Living History" then you will know Hillary's position during 35 years. Lee Ann Arbor, Michigan, you are impossible human, our Country needs Hillary more than ever and more than any candidate. Your life is very much to be pitied.

connie floyd Crockett, texas   December 9th, 2007 10:52 pm ET

this exactly what the republicans want, to turn this into a black/white race, then we all lose. as someone said, "this race is about democrat vs. republican". its about our civil rights, the war, healthcare, social security. lets get it together. obama will not win the whitehouse, even if he gets the nomination. come on folks, use your head. we must get the republicans out of office. winfrey is just muddying the water. i'll never watch her again.

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   December 9th, 2007 10:37 pm ET

It's a good and uplifting ad. I hope that in the long run experience DOES count for something and people vote on who they believe is the best candidate, and not who got the biggest celebrity endorsement.

Jon, Des Moines   December 9th, 2007 9:57 pm ET

Hillary has a clear record of being married to Bill. She has little to no experience of her own. If living under the same roof as a chief executive counts as experience, then let's elect Chelsea.

Geez,s.c   December 9th, 2007 9:52 pm ET

I hope Hillary is enjoying the warm Blanket Oprah gave her this weekend…..

cathy,boston,ma   December 9th, 2007 9:46 pm ET

I don't get what she is talking about. Having most of the time as a first lady doesn't cut because most of the time she was the first lady……For those 35years I want her to show me what she accomplished…..

And by the way, CNN thank you for trying with your selection of Pictures,seems Hillary is already a president without our votes.

I would have elected Laura Bush before Hillary……

Shane, rockville maryland   December 9th, 2007 9:41 pm ET

When you guys condemn Hillary for having more experience and that you want a "new" beginning. Please remember George W. Bush ran on that same slogan. He stated that he was not your Washington insider, but a fresh face. Be careful when you want change you have to really investigate what the person is "really" going to do.

C. K. Justus SC   December 9th, 2007 9:25 pm ET

Hillary has my vote.
If she is as half as good as Bill was we will have four years of prosperity and someone who will fight for the poor and lower middle class, instead of a couple of rich oil men who cannot give the rich enough and themselves tax cuts and PRACTICE VOODOO ECONOMICS TO THE EXTREME BY BORROWING AND SPENDING WHILE THE DEBT KEEP PILING UP, AND UP, AND UP.
BUSH HAS INCREASED THE NATIONAL DEBT BY 3.2 TRILLION DOLLARS AND STILL WANTS TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH.

hey allons,tn   December 9th, 2007 8:49 pm ET

hey hillery all the way god we need you for are president i feel sorry for anyone that follower the g.w. bush administration what mess.

Daniel, NY   December 9th, 2007 8:24 pm ET

A new New Hampshire poll out today has Clinton's lead down to 2% — she had not been that low since July! Full poll here.

Diamond   December 9th, 2007 8:07 pm ET

It's election time - all cats are grey at night. One can never expect to get a permanently reliable president from a temporally crafted message.

You've fought (some of the fights were started by you), you've put in the time, but with devastating results - you gave us the Iraq war and the messy healthcare situation.

Now is the time to retire and hand the baton to a new generation. Stop disgracing yourself because of selfish ambitions.

Jen, Cedar IA   December 9th, 2007 8:02 pm ET

If Hillary gets in the White House, it "Change"! When will you people wake up and realize that 24-28 years of only 2 families is not at all what our founding fathers wanted; Freedom from tyranny! She does NOT have 35 years experience in politics (another lie), her husband is doing all he can to get back in the White House to thumb the nose at his Impeachment. There are other candidates, get our country out of the grips of the Bush and Clinton families! Wake UP!

shannon NY   December 9th, 2007 7:29 pm ET

what position has she held during those 35 years?

LQ ROCHESTER MN   December 9th, 2007 7:09 pm ET

I just don't get this 35 years of experience.

Lee, Ann Arbor, Michigan   December 9th, 2007 7:06 pm ET

Hillary…the only way the US can get a new beginning is to have YOU AND BILL stay out of the White House.

WE DON'T NEED HILLARY (OR BILL).

frank tulsa ok   December 9th, 2007 7:01 pm ET

I'm a lifelong Dem and it's for me it's between Obama, Huckabee, and Paul.

Same 'ole politics won't cut it Hillary!!

Kate, gb   December 9th, 2007 6:19 pm ET

A 'New Beginning'?

Hardly…with Clinton (again) it is more of the same.

Bush - Clinton - Bush - ?Clinton?

Let's stop this and vote for change and HOPE! OBAMA 08!

MK, Los Angeles, California   December 9th, 2007 6:15 pm ET

Fighting for people WITHOUT achieving results is NOT change nor will it bring a "new beginning." It is the same old thing and we all know the saying that doing the same old thing brings the same old results.

AJ, IL   December 9th, 2007 5:59 pm ET

"It takes strength and experience to bring about change," says Clinton. "I have a very clear record of 35 years fighting for children and families, fighting for working people, fighting for our future." HILLARY SAYS…

Yes Hillary we know that you are a strong woman, politically, mainly from your years as First Lady of Arkansas and the White House, when you endured Bill's infidelities and your failure of universal healthcare reform in the 1990s. Strength comes from overcoming adversity. Even though I see Hillary as having personal strength, it is no more than say Obama's or Edward's. Now when it comes to experience of the front runners, I see Obama has having the most publicly elected experience followed by Edwards. I don't count being First Lady as political experience, exposure yes, but not experience.

Hillary's campaign has now downplayed attacking Obama at every angle but have concentrated on Obama's lack of executive leadership experience. This is a legitimate attack area, but Hillary (let alone Bill) has not come clean on exactly what areas of executive experience Hillary has.

Bev, Sacramento CA   December 9th, 2007 5:51 pm ET

Go Hillary! You speak to real people, about real problems. . .and you clearly articulate a sensible, specific agenda for change. You are strong, smart, fair-minded, dedicated, and balanced; all attributes that make for a great president.

Lee Columbus Ohio   December 9th, 2007 5:50 pm ET

I'm happy that she out there put up a good fight,, Hillary has my vote and I got my friends and family that will vote for Hillary also ,,, GO HILLARY !!!!!

ian,queens,NY   December 9th, 2007 5:37 pm ET

Whenever I see this face I see lies!!!! amd more lies!!!!!!!

DR FRED HAWES LARGO, FLORIDA   December 9th, 2007 5:33 pm ET

OBAMA HAS NOT SHOWN THAT HE CAN BE TRUSTED AND SINCE HE IS ANTI WAR BUT PRO MUSLIM HOW WILL HE PROTECT OUR COUNTRY ??????

carrol,ft.faud,fl   December 9th, 2007 5:31 pm ET

I love you Hillary but you know what, we must end this dynesty…….

Judgement Check, VT   December 9th, 2007 5:21 pm ET

Oh, Hillary, 35 years of what? Great junior Senator from New York, intelligent, formidable campaigner, but a scant six years plus experience in elective office.

Sorry but First Lady in Arkansas then in D.C. just doesn't cut it. I know you've endured countless "dog and pony" shows in numerous countries, but please, this is not policy making or decision experience! Only Edwards has less experience in public office than you do.

A lot of us remember the "Harry & Louise" national health plan that crashed and burned in 1994. Now you're plugging for a "manadated" health plan a la Romney's Massachusetts; one that hundreds of thousands are opting opting out of. How do you plan to enforce your "mandate"? Wage garnishees? Try to get that one past Congress!

While you're talking about experience, let's talk about judgement. Gave Bush a blank check on Iraq as did others, but you never said "oops", "sorry", "apologized" or whatever. Nada! How about handing Bush a blank check for Iran adventures? The only Democratic candidate to do so. Now we find out there is not nuclear weapons program in progress. What's the explanation? We're wating for more than trigangulation and "hocus pocus".

You can do better than this. How about starting with "This is what I beleive, this is what I want to do and this is how I'm going to get there"? Breath of fresh air and certain to pick up some votes as well.

No ill will here, just a lot of questions with not a lot of answers. You can do better.

TAS West Columbia, SC   December 9th, 2007 5:03 pm ET

“At the end of the day it’s a choice among those of us who are running. And I think that most voters understand that.” (by Hillary Clinton, yesterday)

Now if that isn't no(n)sense double-talk Hill-Speak, then I don't know what is…..

And believe it or not, there ARE folks out there in the electorate, who actually would put someone who talks like this, in the Oval Office.

I have always been a Democrat, but if SHE's the nominee, I may be looking elsewhere.

Its NOT that she is female (my doctor and vet are both females). She is simply not qualified to make the Changes we need here in the US. Unless of course you believe that talking out of both sides of her mouth is a qualification…

The only remote advantage I can see for HER being Pres, is to make sure that the liberals regain control of the Supreme Court.

Conservatism is lost cause, but like Racism and the rampant use of guns in our society, it still rears its ugly head now and then.

We -certainly- need to stamp out the conservatives, but NOT with Hillary. Edwards, Obama, Biden, or Richardson… Yes.

Hillary NOT…

TAS, one of many liberal Democrats in Columbia, SC.

Zack,boston,ma   December 9th, 2007 4:49 pm ET

Clinton News Network must rush here before Oprah gets there….C'mon,do as you always do. Hype the country…..

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