December 10, 2007
Posted: 05:59 PM ET

Clinton and Obama will both debut ads in Nevada on Tuesday.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -– These days, every Obama action seems to have an equal and opposite Clinton reaction.

On the eve of Barack Obama’s first ad on Nevada television, Hillary Clinton’s campaign announced Monday that she would also debut an ad in the Silver State Tuesday, titled “New Beginnings.” The spot is already airing in the early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

While the Illinois senator’s 30-second ad focuses on reform and a refusal to take campaign contributions from lobbyists and political action committees, Clinton’s 60-second spot features a broader message, calling for “a new beginning” for issues like health care, education and foreign policy. In the ad, she points to “a very clear record of 35 years fighting for children and families, fighting for working people, fighting for our future.”

The message comes on the heels of recent polls that show Iowa Democrats say they are looking for change this campaign season, and believe Obama is more likely to provide it than Clinton.

The latest poll numbers in Nevada reflect the recent early primary state trend of Obama closing the gap on the New York senator. A Mason-Dixon poll released Sunday showed Clinton seems to have lost a solid double-digit lead in the state, although she remains ahead of Obama, 34 percent to 26 percent. The margin of error for the survey was plus or minus 4 percentage points.

Obama and Clinton’s ads will be the first presidential spots in Nevada this cycle for both parties.

– CNN Nevada Producer Alexander Marquardt

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Nevada


hopeless   January 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Obama is a over inflated mouth piece. Wake up people before it is too late. Obama is not much different from Hillary just very inexperience. I think he has a lot in common with George - Get real people the most important office in the world and you are going to vote for another Bush - Current pres made you feel good and laugh at his statements. Obama just makes you feel good. THAT IS NOT A REASON TO ELECT A PRESIDENT. THIS IS NOT A DRUG WHERE YOU NEED TP FEEL GOOD….WAKE UP>>>>What kind of change is he REALLY TALKING ABOUT…

I am tired of people bad mouthing Hillary — especially woman….she is a strong woman who works hard —what is the problem with that….are you not a hard working person …. the fact that Obama did not vote YES OR NO for the war in the first place is little to talk about….how many of you suppported the WAR…

his only real name to fame is his speech in 2004 other then that he has possibly an average record…he keeps his policies quiet since when he does open his mouth to be specfic you realize his inexperience…I rather take my chance with an experienced Republican then with Obama….

Al, San Francisco, CA   January 12th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Hillary is a good candidate with ready answers to all problems; but she is not
going to win any more states than Al Gore and Kerry. People (even core
democrates) do not get excited about Hillary ticket. Obama can be compated to
JFK and Robert Kennedy. Yes he had some drug problem which he talked about
in his book. Yes his middle name is Hussain. But you know those things did not
matter to Iowa and New H. (he was a close 2nd) voters. And if I look at both the
candidates, I somehow trust Obama. He is perceived to be honest, humble and
truthful. I do not feel the same way about Hillary. I think that's very important.
Remember George Bush and Kerry. Somehow Bush was perceived to be
honest, humble and down to earth and that's why he won. People say kerry lost
because of swift boat thing. I do not believe so. Kerry lost because of him and not
for other reason. he could not connect to people as Bush did. And Obama connects to people. And when people connect to a candidate, they overlook
allegation. People paid no attention to Bush missing his military duty (which was
a serious thing)

charlotte   January 12th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Cheryl,co-presidency, yeah, 2 for 1 again

Bev   January 12th, 2008 6:55 am ET

It does not do any good to leave a message regarding the election, unless it is in favor of what the Good Ole Boys want to hear. I have left three messages in favor of Hillary Clinton, of which none have been repeated! Why is this? are the Good Ole Boys that scared to have a woman president, to show up all previous men that have attempted to right the problems of our country, but have failed !! Isn't it time to have a woman run this country the way any Mother has reared any child she has birthed to be an upstanding citizen and obey the rules of our country. No woman has ever sent our boys and girls into battle for the sake of all the money they achieve at the cost of our dead men and women that have sacrified their lives for a few more dollars in their coffers? My cry is "GO FOR THE BRASS RING WE WOMEN NEED YOU!!!!!

David Snider   January 12th, 2008 6:39 am ET

****Lou. January 9, 2008 1:52 am ET

Your change brough me despair old man. Your life is on my watch, and on my behalf and the behalf of million of Americans who will never see social security when they are your age. Enjoy

Hillary is nothing without Bill. Give her up, She doesnt represent America! She may play a crucial role in politics(children / women rights) , but she despises what I believe an elected official represents. I dont want a certainly money hungry organizations buying my elected official. Offcials should be clean from dirt! I demand it. The Clintons have been spreading lies recently (learn the actually facts before responding) about Obama. How is he a fairy tale dreamer when he supported a 300 billion dollar spending bill to feed/secure our troops in Iraq? I DO support the war in iraq. i think it is getting better, but this vote had nothing to do with Divisions. Obamas vote was strictly for the troops only, not republicans or democrats. Obama knows that to not support the troops in Iraq this time, will mean it will be that much harder to get them out in 2009! lets do it….. And what???? YES……………………WE CAN

American Soldiers, See you back in 2009!!!!!

I have nothing against Obama against the war. I praise him for it. Diplomacy would of been way better. Would it have worked? Probably not but I do believe his answer to his Pre-war support question. If you havent realized a man of principles, you havent realized SH@T in this world, plain and simple. WAKE UP people, we recognize talent!
Much Love!!!!
Obama 08

Roy   January 11th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Who is Barack Obama?

Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born
in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM
from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from
Wichita, Kansas.
Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii. When Obama was two
years old, his parents divorced. Hi s father returned to Kenya. His
mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia.?
When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocate to Indonesia. Obama
attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta. He also spent two years in a
Catholic school.

Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is
quick to point out that, "He was once a Muslim, but that he also
attended Catholic school."

Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that
that he is not a radical.

Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this
influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned
to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct
influence over his son's education.

Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham,
introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school
in Jakarta.

Wahabism is the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim
terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world. Since
it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major
public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined
the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim
background. ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office he
DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran.

Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor
will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their
hands
over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches.

Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential
candidacy.

The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside
out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the
President of the United States, one of their own!!!!

sam   January 11th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

ys i belive experiance is a key.we dont want some one in washigton with out experiance.we got eneph problems with one now.we need now clinton back to fix it back we have mrs, clinton.so we get benifite from both.mrs clinton must talk about the achevements of her husbent not hiding him.

Steven B in Phoenix   January 11th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Let the facts be reported without the spin, let's be clear, voters have the opinions and the media reports the facts! We democrats will need to be all together to win next Nov so we need to have dialogue not mud slinging!
I am voting for Hillary because she has been part of what I saw work as we raised our children. I am not voting for Obama because he is not only an outsider, but really an unknown who simply says he will fix everything without even having an idea of how to go about it. President Carter is a good man and he was going to fix everything too, as well as being an outsider….I like him but he could not accomplish what the Clinton's did and there were a lot of republican years after him!

yo   January 11th, 2008 5:47 am ET

I love this question about Hilary's experience…..she was prosecuting Richard Nixon during the Watergate hearings…while Obama was in Middle School…do we really need to have this argument?

Chris   January 11th, 2008 2:46 am ET

35 years of working towards solving important issues and standing up for the american people, a formal plan to provide health care to all americans, a mentor who presided over the largest economic expansion in united states history = Hillary Clinton

3.7 years of a failed senate freshman term, has never authored, or co authored ANY legislation for the United States, has not championed ANY bills in senate Legislation, and has NO experience = Barak Obama

really who is following whom? I laugh when i read what people write about Obama being able to bring about change. Hes had almost 4 years to do so, to show some tiny speck of atempted change or unity, and he has not. he may talk the talk, but his record shows he cannot walk the walk.

hECTOR   January 10th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Honestly people, whoever compares Obama to bush is just as clueless as half this country.. ALSO What is Clinton's experience exactly , 35 years ? doing what ? does that include her law school ?

rowena   January 10th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I like Obama & Clinton both but when it comes down to the presidency, Clinton is the right person for the job. Obama is likeable & popular but i don't think he can do the job. We don't need another GEORGE W BUSH for the next 4 years.

Steven Bengtson Sr.   January 10th, 2008 7:39 am ET

Show us the way Hillary!

Mike Allen   January 9th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

GIVE ME A BREAK!! (Bill) The Democrats won the last Congressional elections on one issue. To end the war in Iraq. Hillary has already admitted on national TV that she will not pull our troops out of Iraq in her term as President. So… Why would any Democrat vote for Hillary Clinton? WHY!?

Obama finally exposed   January 9th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Now, Obama admits campaign/PAC donation linksBad news for the Barack Obama camp and his politics of hope clean-guy image.The Washington Post reveals today that there was, indeed, close coordination between the Illinois senator's presidential campaign and his leadership PAC, Hopefund, in deciding which local, state and federal politicians around the country were to receive thousands of dollars in contributions from Obama's PAC.Such coordination appears to be forbidden under Federal Election Commission rules because it, in effect, would give a candidate another, less regulated financial fund to influence the outcome of his own campaign. But Obama officials express confidence they violated no rules. The Post's John Solomon reported the other day that Obama's Hopefund had distributed money in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire to people like New Hampshire state Sen. Jacayln Cilley, who got $1,000 from Obama last summer. Six days later the Democrat in the nation's first primary state announced her endorsement of his candidacy because she said she believed in him.Likewise, Obama's PAC gave $9,000 to U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes, who was New Hampshire's first congressional member to endorse Obama. In the earlier story Obama spokesmen denied any connection between the PAC and Democratic presidential campaign.But today's piece alters that account and says the PAC has distributed $180,000 to groups and candidates in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Iowa and another $150,000 to similar destinations in states with primary balloting through mid-February.Bob Bauer, private counsel for both Obama's campaign and PAC, named names of those from the campaign who'd help select the PAC's recipients and professed confidence the Obama entities had met all FEC regulations.But Scott Thomas, a Democrat and former FEC chairman, says: "He is clearly pushing the envelope."

andy   January 9th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Go Hillary…we are with u !!!

Mr. Obama talks of change but has no plan for the much " hyped" change.

Mr. Senator needs to be reminded that changes do not come about with speeches.

I dread to think of 4 or 8 years with Mr. Obama at the helm after 8 years of President Bush.

When will we learn …I HOPE IN TIME.

Bring Hillary into office…NOW !!!

Reid   January 9th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Who is the Karl Rove of the Democrats? The single most polarizing force in American politics today? Answer to both, Hillary Clinton!

Mark   January 9th, 2008 6:07 am ET

People, people wake up. Remember you keep your enemy's close and not to far away from you. Obama and Hillary are enemies when it come to this election. That is where experience comes in. You have to be very simple to think that she isn't going to follow him. He want to be in the lead then let him lead. Let's just keep it simple here, no need to talk down about the lady. Just provide positive, smart comments. You can't sound like that. You want change in Washington, first change the way we view people. If Obama wins, then he will have to make good on all the promises he claims he can. If Hillary wins, she will have to do the same. If neither one accomplishes what they said, then YOU who voted for them will feel, not so smart.

Lou   January 9th, 2008 1:52 am ET

I am 70 years old. Over the years I have see, many changes. The "Ladies of the Eighties" had a lot to do withe these changes. I have been in Politics for almost 20 Years and I know how hard it was to break into the working world and the world of politics. We were hard working, persistent and totally committed. I see these qualities in Hillary Clinton. These were the things that brought about change. All of these qualities and her leadership abilities will put our country back on track.

NN   January 8th, 2008 3:59 am ET

Could u all Hillary haters shut up. What can u done for this country except just judging her unfairly who is really work. Respect to all candidates, they all have their own qualities.

julia paliy   January 8th, 2008 12:38 am ET

Oscar Wilde said, "Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes," (the play "Lady Windermere's Fan") This is something to think about when we hear a candidate bragging about "experience."

european   January 7th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Hey Obama folks, he cannot win the REPUBLICAN machinery. To get Democrat into the White House we need Hillary. I am surprised why Americans are so dumb as they did last time by electing Bush.

Only rhetoric makes no sense. Can you guys tell me about the single good bill he has brought.

Go for Hillary to save America, See how US dollars dipping down and the economy getting worse.

CYG   January 7th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

As of right now, I am not leaning towards any candidate. I do find that Obama does not have to have a negative campaign, because his backers will do it for him. I am not a Hillary Clinton backer, but I find it offensive that so many boggers say hate and sick of. They do not know her, have never met her and have never personally been attacked by her; therefore, how can you possibly hate her. Hate is a very strong word and I have found the the backers of Senator Obama tend to use this word often. Also, I have noted that there are as many Obama and Edwards backers who also do not know how to spell or write complete sentences. American's are continually telling the candidates to be civil, so please bloggers, be civil also.

M. Foster   January 7th, 2008 2:23 am ET

Experience only counts if you want our government to be run the same old way…. Given the results, I personally would disqualify anyone who has it!

Our country's image has been tainted all over the world. We are no longer admired or respected. We are no longer the messengers of freedom. We have brought death and misery to hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraquis at the expense of our own middle class. A shameful legacy if there ever was one!

As a woman, I would have liked to see another woman lead this country…. but what is far more important than gender is CHARACTER. I want to once again be proud of my country and have respect for my President and, because of that, my vote goes to Senator Obama!

Those "old dogs" out there that doubt his electability clearly underestimate the wisdom of the American people.

Chris Catalfamo   January 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Not copying. Each party has an ideology. Personality may ultimately trump everything else with an ahistoric and unschooled electorate but candidates have to start with that ideology no matter where they take it in the details. These are published party documents more available right after the conventions. This is one reason (a) that I would never vote for a Republican no matter what their personality, (b) that I think parliamentary is better. Winner takes all limited to party ideology and only 2 major parties especially with the Electoral College is inherently undemocratic and was meant to be from the very start due to mistrust of the masses. Wouldn't work here though because the pols would be forced to work in compromise or their government would fall to another party or coalition of parties.

Vince Los Angeles, CA   January 2nd, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Don't know if they will put my commit, Cnn and Times magazine fully surrport Barack Obama only because they are part of the right wing and know they can beat him in the General Elections. There are a whole lot of Democrats that will NOT vote for Obama. His honesty is at stack. He has lead a hatful campaign. Politics as usual. Hillory Clinton hasw stood up to 17 men and has been the least mud throwing of them all.- JIMMY

Absolutely amazing….research shows that the vast majority of those people supporting Hillary Clinton are (a) Older (b) uneducated (c) misinformed…..Jimmy's post here confirms much of the evidence…….can't spell to save his life and highly misinformed…..

dmw, roeland park,ks   December 12th, 2007 2:33 pm ET

To B Breatty: I did not think Obama had a record in Illinois. At least that is what he has been saying. Did he not say that he did not keep his State Senate records.

Now, we discover that the reason may be because he is so extremely left wing that when he record becomes public for all of us to read, we will KNOW for sure he is not the person to be nominated for the Democrats unless the Democrats want to lose the White House again. Howard Dean comes to mind everytime I see Obama.

Hillary is good to be fighting because Obama, Edwards, the Republicans, and the media have been attacking her for a while now. Women will fight when it is necessary.

Obama has been copying Hillary and the other Democrats positions on everything. All he does is change a word or two and claim the idea for his own. Yet, if you ask him a specific question, he can not answer it with any certainity because they are not his core beliefs. He is trying to convince us of something he is not and in the final tally, he will lose.

B Beatty   December 11th, 2007 10:31 pm ET

Case in point: Hillary says "fighting"! Why doesn't she say "winning"? Take a look at Barack's track record in Illinois and compare! OBAMA 08!!

Chris, Middletown, CT   December 11th, 2007 11:15 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!!!!!

jason smith   December 11th, 2007 10:46 am ET

Obama has achievable goals for health care, education, Iraq….Hillary has no means to pay for her regurgitated 1993 "universal" health care plan…why has the media refused to press her on any details???? Rudy lies daily, and his own financial firm has invested billions in a plan to site power line from upstate NY down the East Coast…called NYRI….using eminent domain….so he cares about private rights even less than Bush, if that is possible…..

summus   December 11th, 2007 10:02 am ET

You Obama supporters are stuck in 1968. You're dreamers. The Republicans need only 270 points to win the electoral college which means the race comes down to Ohio, Florida, Iowa, and Pennsylvania. Obama won't win 3 of the 4 which means we're stuck with some idiot Republican pushing the same old thing- neoconism and the destruction of the US as a free secular country. More war, more debt, more illegal immigration. It just isn't worth it. Be pragmatic- choose the candidate that can win the electoral college.

Jamie NH   December 11th, 2007 7:17 am ET

http://www.obamatruth.org/

if anyone can’t take the attention off of obama’s no experience lack of leadership, refusing to show up and vote in the senate on Iran, Abortion measures etc… Seeking a trillion-dollar tax hike and raising the retirement age for Social Security!!!! Is not in favor of a health care plan to cover all children rich or poor and that he cannot make a decision on his own. You can…
Thanks Joe!

Moose, Anchorage, Alaska   December 11th, 2007 6:08 am ET

Hillary should follow Obama into Nevada and watch him, because Obama can play dirty tricks (e.g., push polls) there.

Hillary should be able to maintain her double digit lead over Obama there, while the republican candidates (e.g., Romney) are busy infighting and not helping Obama in negative campaigning against Hillary. These guys want Oabama to win as he is beatable. These repub candidates are going after their new target, Huckabee.

Most dem voters know that HIllary beats Obama hands down in the following categories: representing dem core values, experience and electability. It will be a big loss to the dem party if she is not nominated, and a bigger loss to america if she is not elected.

Hillary 08!

Independent in IA   December 11th, 2007 5:36 am ET

Actually, it's a smart move. While Oprah's lap dog is whinning about contributions from PACs and 'reform', Clinton uses the time to put forward her message of what's REALLY important.

Barry Osborne, OH   December 11th, 2007 1:56 am ET

I am an Obama supporter, but sometimes I hate the way other Obama supporters act. They really get on my nerves and under my skin. Who cares if Hillary puts up an ad in Nevada after Obama? Who cares if she sends Bill to South Carolina when Obama has Oprah there? This stuff doesn't matter. It should be all about the issues, and the issues are why I am voting for Barack Obama in the primaries. Should Hillary win the primary, then I will vote for her in the general election. Enough with this other media-driven stuff that does not matter.

Obama 2008!

babyboomer Everytown USA   December 11th, 2007 1:55 am ET

Now that the Obama campaign is gaining steam - his record or lack thereof will finally start to be more thoroughly scrutinized - like Guilianis, then Romneys, now Huckabees = ALL three leading GOP contenders are starting to stink worse than yesterday's flounder. And the loyalty of the ordinary American voters is about as long and astute as their attention spans = zilch

Who even remembers

So now the concern is does Obama have skeletons in his closet that will suddenly start tumbling out too? Maybe he doesn't have enough old baggage yet to get in the way of his current new aspirations. (At least with Hillary as she has pointed out - EVERYONE already knows EVERTHING there is to know about HER dirty laundry for better or worse LOL) But I've decided that I for one am going to withhold my decision UNTIL all the facts are outed about all the candidates… I DON'T WANT ANOTHER EIGHT YEARS OF THE GOP though - that's for certain.

Here's what to watch for: Obama will declare himself an Independent if he doesn't get the Democratic nomination and just like Lieberman will rehit the campaign trail on his own merits (and Oprah's money). If Hillary carries the primaries - it will be interesting to see who she selects as her running mate (is there anything in the Constitution that says Bill can't run for VicePrez LOL or is everyone wearing their Oprah for VP political rally buttons now) Huckabee might win the GOP nod as the least stinkiest of the bunch. Bloomberg is as yet an unknown force/factor to be reckonned with if he decides to throw his hat in the ring as an Independent (don't know if Obama would agree to run as VP but the two have already had an introductory meeting in NYC) Yet maybe Obama promised he'd get back to Bloomberg one way or the other AFTER the primaries are tallied? Since he would still be young enough to quest for President in 2016 - coming in as an Independent INCUMBENT VicePresident.

Yep maybe it's about time our country went to a three party system. Then there would be a candidate for everyone as it should be: the left the right AND THE MAJORITY of the middle of the roaders (beep beep :o) see y'all again in 2008

Joyce Waterloo, Iowa   December 11th, 2007 12:59 am ET

How dare she copy Obama! Can't her campaign think up their own strategies and ideas instead of borrowing them from other competitors? This is pathetic.

Jeff, Sparks, Nevada   December 11th, 2007 12:43 am ET

Emmanuel you had posted:

"The kind of experience we need in our next President is someone that has experienced our pain and needs from the grassroot level, walked the walk, will bring back our government to the people, kick out the corporate lobbyists, and is immaculate from Washington experience of corruption.

Only one candidate meets my requirements and that is Barack Obama"

Although I find Obama a charsimatic speaker he has committed to very little. He did not come from the streets as lower class Dennis Kucinich did, a guy who lived in 21 different apartments before the age of 18 and even a car twice with his parents and six siblings. If you truly believe what you said then Dennis Kucinich should be your candidate. He is the only candidate to have voted against the Iraq invasion and ongoing occupation every time and the Patriot Act and who has committed to Public Funded Elections to run lobbyists out. He brought an impeachment bill forward on Cheney and plans to do the same with Bush while Obama does not support impeachment. Kucinich will repeal the NAFTA and WTO treaties while Obama is non-commital. To me, Obama has not deomonstrated a clear vision of what he plans to do and ceratinly not the same level of courage that Kucinich has time and time again. And by the way, Obama would be my second choice. That is how much better of a People's Candidate Kucinich is. Actually, if you think about how teh US Government was envisioned by our founding fathers then Kucinich is actually an easy choice with all due respect.

Patrick, Allentown, PA   December 11th, 2007 12:31 am ET

Grace, I agree with you; and for Hillary to be following in Obama's footsteps, she has clearly shown that Obama has good judgment. Let us not forget that the same Hillary who called Obama's idea to meeting with certain foreign leaders "naive and irresponsible" has adopted the same idea. By the way she made that comment to belittle Obama, and that was how she started the whole attack thing that she accused the men of. If Dodd or Biden had made that remark she would not have used those words.

joe, leesville, la   December 11th, 2007 12:23 am ET

What is this? It's really getting sad. She's the poor man's Barack Obama. Barack has dinner, she has dinner, Barack puts an ad in Nevada, so does Hillary, Barack gets Oprah, hillary gets a broke-down old wrinkled Mayo Angelou…If she puts on one of those black faces from the 30's, i just might slit my wrist.

Mary, Cedar Rapids IA   December 11th, 2007 12:09 am ET

well, Senator Clinton, imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery. Now, as I recall, Karl Rove said you should take other's phrases and statements and blur the lines, confuse everyone. Carrots and sticks, change…you HAVE read the playbook!! Good "girl."

Alex, Austin, TX   December 10th, 2007 11:27 pm ET

Follow the leader, I guess.

Obama '08!!!

Betsy, Kansas City, MO   December 10th, 2007 11:21 pm ET

Go Home Hillary!

Geri Sacramento CA   December 10th, 2007 10:55 pm ET

Of course Hillary is going to make her case in Nevada. She'd be a fool not to. She[s popular in Nevada. Now Obama is trying to beat her to the punch, in the hopes of lowering her poll numbers. I can't believe you whiners are asking why she is following him everywhere. He has copied her shamelessly since the beginning of his weak campaign. It wasn't working so now he has brought in Big Mama Oprah to help him out. Good luck with that. That maneuver can easily turn off a lot of voters and ultimately backfire. Anyway, Nevada is every candidate's territory, not just little Obama's.

Jimmy   December 10th, 2007 10:11 pm ET

Don't know if they will put my commit, Cnn and Times magazine fully surrport Barack Obama only because they are part of the right wing and know they can beat him in the General Elections. There are a whole lot of Democrats that will NOT vote for Obama. His honesty is at stack. He has lead a hatful campaign. Politics as usual. Hillory Clinton hasw stood up to 17 men and has been the least mud throwing of them all.

Jim   December 10th, 2007 10:05 pm ET

You Hillary bashers are sooo funny. Chasing Obama. Ha Ha. Seems as if he is trying to catch her. Oh yea you Obama people are not real experienced are you?

Jimmy   December 10th, 2007 10:03 pm ET

Hmm Like Senator Obama, she is running for President of these United States. Besides I don't see any big talk show host who has nothing to do with politics standing on a stage acting as if they did. That is why Oprah never made it big in pictures she is not a good actress. Senator Clinton President of the United States. She will be a great uniter

Tom Sprague, Denver, CO   December 10th, 2007 9:57 pm ET

I have Clinton fatigue already.

Danny B   December 10th, 2007 9:49 pm ET

She has no original Ideas at all and is so transparent it makes me sick! She copies everything they do over at Obamaland!

The way I see it the main difference between these two is this

Hillary is running for president for her.

Barack is running for President to win for for all of us!

I am from NY (Her fake home state)and I know a lot of people her cant stand her!

Dan M, Phoenix AZ   December 10th, 2007 9:43 pm ET

It sure appears as though Senator Clinton has been following Senator Obama's lead and then copycatting him at every opportunity. From speaking to our enemies, to "carrot & sticks" & "saber-rattling" to, "I'm the Change candidate". For the machine that was supposed to be inevitable, she strikes me as being nothing but a follower.

Mary Sacramento, CA   December 10th, 2007 9:40 pm ET

she uses the word "fighting" 3 times in one sentence. I am tired of "fighting", I want working and accomplishing.

Pablo, West Branch   December 10th, 2007 9:36 pm ET

Clinton does not get it. People want to get the stink out of politics, and right now that stink is her. We need a fresh start, not a do-over.

Kerri H, Archbald, PA   December 10th, 2007 9:33 pm ET

The American people are too smart to be fooled by Hillary's copycating. Barack Obama is the real deal. He is the authentic one. He is the one who is going to work his butt off for us. He is not in his race for the glory or to make history (although he will) He is in this race because he knows the American people have gone too long without a voice and he is going to be our voice. Once you watch this man speak, with the honesty and sincerity that no other politician in a long time has done you will instantly feel that he is the one who is going to bring change and not only feel it but be confident about it too. Hillary is just going to play dirty until the end, she's done - put a fork in her, because she is totally done and even she knows it.

Lioness, Washington DC   December 10th, 2007 9:33 pm ET

I suppose one way to look at Clinton's copycat campaign is:

Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Emmanuel, RESTON, VA   December 10th, 2007 9:31 pm ET

I don't get it, why is Hillary doing the following and chasing Obama into every county where he sends his ad? This is so laughable so where is the talk of inevitability?

Obama is now the leader while Clinton follows:) The tide is not turning, it has turned. The haters will bring on false statements and accusation on Obamas experience like we need that same old Washington experience that has ruined our lifes and image abroad.

If i had my way I will put all so-called experienced politicians on a ship and send them off to NEVERLAND never to return home.

The kind of experience we need in our next President is someone that has experienced our pain and needs from the grassroot level, walked the walk, will bring back our government to the people, kick out the corporate lobbyists, and is immaculate from Washington experience of corruption.

Only one candidate meets my requirements and that is Barack Obama. Its no longer time for politics as usual, it is time for politics un-usual. It is Obamas time and he has just the right experience, nobody knows tomorrow so I'll rather have him now than wait for things to get worse.

Put him in the White House now because he has the right judgement, he can do no worse than Bush, besides the fresh air will give us hope as he works to unite the country and face our problems.

And don't even get me started on Hillary all you Hillarious hillary supporters. And by the way good recommendation that she leads the senate as long as she has no ideas about still becoming the president because she can be very calculative, if you know what i mean. Read between the lines and understand me.

Grace Lakeville, MN   December 10th, 2007 9:27 pm ET

This is nothing new for Hillary. She follows Senator Obama everywhere. Now that she is running scared, she's following him into Nevada. Her campaign came up with "lunch with Hillary", several months after Senator Obama's fund raiser for "dinner with Barack & 4 supporters". Her campaign can't come up with one original idea. They even steal lines from his speeches.

Silverspoon, Lilburn, GA   December 10th, 2007 9:25 pm ET

New beginnings?
Doesn't sound like it…
"record of 35 years fighting"
If it hasn't worked for all that time give up….

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