I never expected this language from Bill! Dissapointing! His image is ruined forever! He went to far!

Bill, you're just jealous, full of sour grapes. Obama is the new kid in town and the press is protecting him just like they protected you.

I am sick of the political dynasties: Clinton, Bush, Kennedy. These people have been in office forever and nothing ever changes, except maybe the lies that come out of all their mouths.

We need new people if we want real change.

Something is not understandable with people and the media! Maybe we need to go back and watch Bill struggle finding words against Obama.

But Facts are there. There were half a dozen of former Presidents who were elected far below in experience as compare to charisma Obama, Abe Lincoln was one.

Bill and his Wife just want to hold onto the throne but I think should democrats make mistake, republicans will hit another golden chance and nothing will change.

I wholeheartedly agree with Bill Clinton. One year in the Senate is not nearly enough time in goverment to make a good President. Not only does Hillary Clinton have exceptional experience, she has personal relationships with people in government, both here and abroad, that would make her a seasoned president from the very first day in office.

Even though I am a democrat, and have spent one year without my husband, while he fought in Iraq, I would vote for any Republican with more experience over Obama. We don't need a "rock star". We need a true leader.

Hillary, my prayers are with you every day. Keep up the good work!

Gino Loloya: You should think before you write! You are at best ill-informed; at worst, bigoted.

Madrassa simply means "school" in Arabic. This fact isn't changed because much Western media finds it convenient to associate them with Islamic terrorism. If you bothered to do some investigation/thinking yourself, you would know that simply attending a Madrassa doesn't imply you're an anti-western Muslim terrorist.

"…but I knew in my bones I shouldn't run, that I was a good enough politician to win, but I didn't think I was ready to be president."

Good thing Obama's not you.

As much as I respect the former president, he is the last person to be passing judgment on ANYone. I've lived in NY state since I was born, rather than just a year before a senate race so that I could run for political office, and I still can't believe that we as a country have allowed Senator Clinton's arrogant, self-serving carpetbagging (remember that term, folks?) to escalate to this point. With all due respect, Mr. President, you've both had your share of power, and quite frankly I'd prefer the possibility of your "fairy tale" coming true over the belligerence that you unfortunately both exhibit when you're not ranked first in the polls.

Hillary is and has been the only candidate that makes common sense. If ever we needed experience in leadership, this is the time. Wake up, people. Our country is facing monumental problems, and we need a Democrat who sees the whole picture and has concrete ideas on how to deal with domestic and foreign challenges.

I am totally agree with the President. Look at what President Bush has done to the country with "not much" experience. We are at critical time, the country is in deep troubles. We absolutelly can not afford to have a leader without experience even he might claim himself "a possible fast learner". We can not wait , the world will not wait, and of course China, Russia , and more will never ever wait for him "to get trained." We may chit chat about likable and not likable, but once get to the business we must and need to base on facts and records. What experience is based on? whether a young man with less than two years in senate and not being tested or a woman with at least 35 years of public service and tested her leadership roles. I will vote for Hillary not because I like her or not but because I strongly believe she is electable, totally ready for the job, and far more capable to lift up the country once again. Last but not least that's with my bet on her I would not have nightmare about the "risk" I choose.

Sorry Hillary that was some bad acting; how important is experience if you only want to be elected for selfish reasons… You lost in Iowa, your response: it’s not important, (sower grapes) During the debate Edward and Obama spoke about the bad experience their parents had with the health care system; your response: lets have a reality check….
I would rather have a Harry S. Truman who didn’t have much experience or a college degree, but did great things for the people of this nation and the world, because he really care .

Bill is just angry his wife is not winning!!!!
Sorry bill but I think its time for a young, smart, strong, and lovable person to lead the nation. Obama is a smart man i don't think he will make big enough mistake to destroy our country, Bush already did that; I believe Obama is going to fix that.
He is our only hope because there is no one else out there that is honest. We don't want your wife who is the largest receiver of donations from pharmaceutical companies, the very people she says she is going to fight against.
The political game is over, we know the truth, and I think its time you know that she is going to loose.

Senator Obama's Muslim roots are a big question in my mind. I have heard "Once a Muslim always a Muslim". Also heard that Obama himself was in Madarassa for nearly three years of his early life in Indonesia. This fact alone weighs in favor of all others when there is an identifiable religion based crisis in the World today where for right or wrong reasons all of the subject wars in the past twenty years are fought in or around Muslim countries. Being Muslim is not wrong, but having colored by fanatic Muslim Madarassas can go long ways into the American politics. All I know of Madarassas is that they preach constantly into innocent brains that United States is wrong in anything they do.

Does anyone not look at the Obama campaign website??I mean what politician wants to do away with ID for voting–yes, let's get rid of the one method of verifying you as an American citizen, an American privelege. And yes, let's fine illegal immigrants for never becoming citizens and put them at the back of the line for citizenry, but not kick them out of the country, thus allowing them to continue what they have been doing and not forcing them to pay back taxes…and did anyone forget about his book's first "coming out" and how he had to write that was later added because "his book was a hate on whitey" book??…let's also not forget that far left—socialism–which falls under the umbrella of communism..Boy, the cold war didn't mean a thing.
Oh, and please remind me about his wanting to make higher education less important…i paid two car's worth of tuition to get a degree…Obama wants to give people who didn't finish high school or that went to jail the opportunity to be your boss–basically letting you know that you paid all that money to get a higher paying job, and you don't have to because Obama will let you advance without then need for educational value…What did I go to school for?!…and America is already behind in the educational curve–let's just make it worse–Hooray for Obama…

And does anyone care as to why suddenly Oprah is up pushing for the only black man? Why the only movies you've ever seen her in was a slave movie? And why she continues to say that where she grew up in MS is the ghetto? Because I grew up there, same exact time, and it was the furthest thing from the Ghetto…

Who care's if he's black or purple–his policies lack experience, yet he's new…my socks are NEW, why don't we just vote for them.

We need sme fresh air in the world. the so called "experienced people" have destroyed the harmonie again. it s time to get clean and Obama would be the only international president in the world.

Obama could restore America again. No more hatred, political gaming and wars and rumors of wars. Today it's Iraq, and guns were cocked only yesterday against Iran. Meanwhile 48 million American citizens have no health insurance. I mean, where is the morality in this? Why not elect someone who is talking about the right issues? Clinton voted to start a WAR, Obama thought that was WRONG and didn't. I would sooner vote Republican than Clinton. No more Clinton dynasty!

o'bama the great

o'bama the great in 08″

I disagree with Bill in this one. Experience is important to consider but he made a mistake by saying that Obama should not have run at all. The fact is, Obama is popular for more than just his skin color. His emotional and logical appeal to the people is what could win him the presidency. He is very qualified. In my opinion. He brings on the idea if a new dawn for America. He gives us the Audacity To Hope. Read his book and you'll see why he's fit for candidacy. Obama in 08!

Bill has lost his marble. I had a better opinion for him even after his scandal. Now I am just disgusted. Unbelievable.

I am astonished with Bill Clinton's comment on Obama's readiness because when he (Bill) thought he was ready, he really wasn't. How else do you explain his invention of the most innovative way, ever, to smoke a cigar?
The truth is that, America has one of the most tested/efficient (if not the most) democracy and system of governance in the world. It has time over time proved that the risks/idiosyncracies he apparently fears from Obama becoming the Commander-in-Chief are dealt with and never compromised. I am yet to see the system allow America's national interest to be put at risk.

Mr. Clinton, I hope after you made a mistake of many lyings while in the White House, and now please don't make a mistake again after you left. I believe usually ordinarly people if their spouses are unfaithful to them, they would have already divorce them.

Unfortunately Mrs. Clinton stayed with you is because she still needs you to put her in the White House. Mrs. Clinton is very hunger for power. You both are just using each other. After all, both of your hearts know best what you truly want – power or help this country. Mr. Obama is good or not, nobody knows, only the history can tell. Even though I won't vote for him, at least he is a man who shows he loves his wife, fatihful to her, and his children.

Marriage is a two person business, if there is any problem in the marriage, both sides have problems, even though only one commits adultery. If Mrs. Clinton doesn't know how to take care of her own marriage and home, then how can she manage a country.

"A person who doesn't even know how to manage his home, how can he manage a country."

I don't like democrats, all they do is complain and whine. I don't like republicans, all they do is make $$ for big corps.
But I'll tell you this much, democrats disgust me more because they punish success. Hillary has and wants to continue to punish doctors. If all the doctors leave america who will take care of you?
The best choice for dem's is Obama. He's young, smart, fresh, and the "lack of experience" really means he's not as dirty a politician. Hillary is a fraud, Edwards is a fraud. Obama less so.

As a right winger, I can't imagine any decent Republican losing to any of them except perhaps Hillary (if she can manage to get the female vote liek she ought to). Now that Hillary is losing, looks like she'll be our (NYS) Senator forever.
Anyhow, all the leading Dems are so pathetically weak. Obama and Edwards have made such foolish statements in the past. And Hillary has all the baggage.
Too bad Lieberman is old.

Seth, what is wrong with being a liberal…is that a negative word…nevermind you cant reason with Bushies, they have no hearts or brains!

Joyce, i see Hillary's has you fooled. Did Bill Clinton have experience in foreign policy prior to taking office…no; did the current dufus in office have experience in office….no; did Ronald Regan have experience prior to taking office….no; So what the hell are you talking about……Give me a break regarding her book…she did it for the money…when they left office the were both in debt….dont be ignorant of the facts…its annoying!

Clinton, you did not run for president in 1988 because you were too busy chasing Paula and other bimbos…is that why you did not run? Clinton had to make sure he silenced his bimbos!

Have any of you read her book? She has not only experience but diplomatic relations that Obama sure doesn't. I've heard his "books" show that he has promise, but he's not ready. Her book wasn't written to prove herself; it's an honest tracking of their lives. It shows, not only her accmplishments, but that their family is just a real family. And so dedicated they put work WAY above self and made mistakes.

One of my adored Presidents is Bill Clinton but his judgement on Obama I beg to differ.I think my beloved former President is biase on this, experience is not always the best teacher.Surely if Bill cared so much about America and world why did he keep quiet on Iraq with all his experience on who should be the President. Come on America don't be cheated its enough of Clintons and Bushes they had there time move on. Obama 08

I PICKED HARRY TRUMAN IN'48,EISENHOWER IN 52,KENNEDY IN 60,JOHNSON IN 64,NIXON(AS MUCH AS I HATED TO)IN 68,CARTER OVER FORD,REAGAN OVER CARTER,THE FIRST BUSH,CLINTON AND DUBYA.ON THE BASIS OF THIS RECORD I THINK ITS SAFE TO SAY OBAMA WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.(AND A VERY GOOD ONE AT THAT.) I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT HE WILL RETURN US TO THE TIME OF JFK WHEN 2,000,000 PEOPLE IN PARIS AND BERLIN CAME TO CHEER THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

"The people say Obama is ready.

Thank you Tucker, very nicely said "The dogs are not eating the dog food."

WE SUPPORT HILLARY '08

She's the only one who can "roll up her sleeves and clean up the mess" left by the GOP — NOT dreamer boy!!

Or vote Biden or Richardson b/c God save our country if the newbie gets elected – who isn't even wise enough to realize what he DOESN'T KNOW yet; let alone play pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey in the Oval Office –> He clearly should have waited until 2012 or 2016. He's only 47, but he's such a baby that he's demanding to be King now Sadly the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Senator Obama is certainly NOT!!!! AND Oprah should stick with her own life and hawking her Book Club (which she can't even get right all the time either).

NO MORE having to explain to our children – why it's (NOT) OKAY for the President Of Our Nation to do drugs!!! It's time to take back our country and make America proud again.

JUST SAY NO – TO OBAMA IN 2008

Obama is a black liberal. The cuteypie factor will be squashed by the 800 lbs. gorilla in the room representing the crime and violence excused by black liberals. Just look at:
http://www.ethniccrime.blogspot.com/
to see the reality on the street and the "hoods"…it's quite different than in DC's power centers.

Bill is correct. To think otherwise is ignorant, a republican or a cult member.

All I can tell that people of the United States of America are amart voters Now than ever. We are intelligent voters. We will vote for the candidate that has the experience and knowledge to run our country. Someone who is determined, intelligent and tough. I have seen all that with Hillary. She is so by far the most qualified candidate to be the President of the United States. I am looking forward to the first woman President of the United States of America.

Stupidest thing that Clinton could ever say… What do you think the republicans will do with this talking point in the general if Obama is the democratic nominee? We will see this clip over and over again on Fox News from August to November of 08.

The following is posted by jack of NY…………….So Obama we know about past two decades. However you are 46 years old. What were you doing up till the age of 26. Why are you not discussing who you really are? Why are you ashamed of your parents religion?
OBAMA IS AS CORRUPT AS ANY OTHER POLITICIAN…his past bid shady…..Posted By jack, ny, ny : December 17, 2007 2:51 pm

Why are you so interested in Obama when he was under age 26? Obama has put himself out there publicly. You only need to read his two books, Dreams of My Father, and The Audacity of Hope, have a better appreciation of the man before and during his political career. Unlike Hillary Clinton, Obama actually wrote his books. The 2008 election is about the future, not the past. But if you want to be fair (maybe a stretch for a die-hard Hillary-supporter), you should hold up each candidates earlier life experiences. For example, Hillary was a Republican in his teenage and college years, so flip-flopping for her began at an early stage in her life.

Go home Bill

It's pretty terrible Bill is coming out to denounce and indirectly abuse Barack over something he defended during his campaign those in 1992 at Barack's age and experience, but which Americans yet voted him in. And that's why, I think this his outburst is going to boomerang. Karma! That is what it's called. I used to love him, but I don't know for now if I still do because of all these attacks on somebody who talks good of him.

Bill Clinton is a risk to national security, while Obama is far from it. When a person is a risk, he or she likes to point his or her finger at other so-called "risks" to hide themselves in the dark.

Obama's name was chosen by his parents when he was born. Bill Clinton chose the path he wanted to take as an adult.

To Undecided,Anaheim Ca:
You are worst than Jay of Omaha, Nebraska. It's a shame that a person like you who reside in a middle of a supposedly multi-cultured community have the audicity to declare your bigotry. You are utterly disgusting pig.

Posted By Marie,San Diego : December 17, 2007 7:26 am
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Marie you really talk like a truck driver….for your information "Hussien" is muslim name. Obama may not be muslim however he is very relcutant in acknowledging his life up till 26 years of age…IS THAT BEING HONEST. HE JUST IGNORES IT AND STARTS TALKING ABOUT HIS TRINITY CHRUCH FROM LAST TWO DECADE.

So Obama we know about past two decades. However you are 46 years old. What were you doing up till the age of 26. Why are you not discussing who you really are? Why are you ashamed of your parents religion?

OBAMA IS AS CORRUPT AS ANY OTHER POLITICIAN…his past bid shady.

Let`s get real here. What kind of meaningful experience can Hillary have managed when she apparently was kept busy 24/7 trying to ride herd on Bill`s philandering. We know that Bill did not "see the light" re; his sexual addiction untill the late nineties, when he sought counselling….

To the point of this article. Bill Clinton gave us the Crime Bill, incarcerated more people during his adminstration than any other President;was just fine with mandatory Sentencing, which has non-violent drug offenders doing more time than murderers. All ok with the Clintons. Her stand on the crack/powder cocaine is a sign of where she will take us; she will try to out-Republican the Republicans. Not to mention her decision is RACIST, since more Afican Americans are afflicted with crack cocaine addiction, while whites use the powder. So for all those Blacks supposedly supporting her out there, pay attention!! "Don't be fooled again."

Wars of the nineties?? So much for the first black President..

Don't get me wrong, I liked facets of the Clinton Presidency. Some of these facets were far better than we have now. However, Bill Clinton is not right on this one. Clinton made major mistakes even with the experience he had. His major blunder was not telling the truth. If he thought that he did not want to tell it, he should have pleaded the 5th and fought it out, until he could tell the truth. He's an attorney and he knew that. Senator Clinton's brand of politics backfired twice when she was 1st lady…1. Health Care Fiasco 2. Failure to get a nominee into the cabinet…for Attorney General

The Politics of Personal Destruction.

Who knows it better than the Clintons??

Oprah has been my favorite talk show host, but there is no doubt in my mind why she is voting for Obama and I don't feel that we as America's need a talk show celebrity to tell us who to vote for. I will not again watch her show. I do not have any racial opinions about Obama, but I do feel that america is not ready for an Obama Hussain in our top leadership role…not today!

Posted By Steve Tecumseh, Kansas : December 16, 2007 10:03 pm

Steve you proved yourself a liar in that last paragraph. As for Hillary's cabinet, it will be assembled with a bunch of folks that the Clinton's owe favors to, of that you can be sure.

I honestly don't understand why people think that Hillary is 'ready to lead form Day One'. She's got, what, almost 8 years in elected office, with a much less than stellar Senate record, oh yeah, she did vote for the war twice, and antagonized Iran as well. Just what we need in the White House at this stage in our history. she'd probably appoint Cheney as her Sec of Defense.

Nice try, Bill. but your wife is not as experienced as you try to make us believe. not buying into your desperation.

Voting or NOT voting for Obama is not about being or NOT being Racists like Obama Supporters want people to believe…. He is just NOT experienced enough to lead this country with HUGE economical crisis at this time.

I agree with the President – Obama is a huge risk. Anyone but Obama. I love Hillary but if she were not running it would be Biden. Let's focus on a winner not a whiner

How do Hillary's years as a First Lady qualify her to be President? I suppose if you are close enough to the one wielding this power, it rubs off on you?

He is a big risk. His middle name is Hussein. That is about as Muslim as it gets. Wrong Person to lead this country.
Posted By Jay, Omaha, NE : December 16, 2007 6:27 pm

Obama is not Muslim for God's sake! When will people like yourself get that through their thick heads!!! Do me a favor, try not being a bigot!!!

OBAMA 08!!

Posted By Ken Dallas, TX : December 17, 2007 12:23 am

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I am not Obama supporter. He has said over and over again that he is with trinity church for two decades. I find it very very disturbing that he is NOT TELLING THE WHOLE TRUTH about this issue. Why can't he say that yes he was raised by muslims. He has practising Islam relative. Why can't he just say that he did spend early years with parent who happened to muslim. It is obvious he had no choice. And he grew older he made his choice and became christian.

OBAMA IS JUST FAKING HONESTY. HE IS AS CORRUPT AS ANY OTHER POLITICAN.

An Ex Democratic President attacking a Democrat that is running for President is Un heard of and improper. But this is what we can expect if Hillary wins. There will be no professional lines that Bill will not cross.

We will be getting Bill’s opinion on one end of the new and Hillary opinion on the other end of news. Bill will break all standing rules of what an Ex President or First wife should and should not be doing or commenting on.

It will be a bigger Circus then in the 90’s. The Media and the Republicans will have a field day with them and further tarnish the office of the Presidency. There is a thing called “Moving on” folks.

Can someone explain how pointing out lack of experience is dirty? How making an argument for experience as a qualification dirty? So typical of the Obama camp- never answer a charge on its merits. Just accuse the other side of being dirty. Use the deep seeded hatred of the Clintons to advance your political ambitions and then claim to be running a positive campaign. Let's only hope that if you are elected President you will actually stand up to the right and stop their radical agenda at which point people will have the same negative attitudes toward you.

For those of you who think Bill and Hillary are a package deal, you should have watched the Today show this morning. When asked about why Obama is a risk, Hillary wouldn't respond to the question. She did her typical sidestepping. If they believe this, they should explain so the common person knows the risk as well. Putting anyone in the white house is a gamble…the last seven years should prove that…by the way, I am proud to say I never voted for Bush. But I am willing to give a new person a fresh start if they have sound judgement. Obama has proven that he can unite people, has GOOD judgement, and an innate ability to lead. He has the drive to do what is right for our country. Hillary just desires power. I sincerely hope we all use sound judgement when voting. The mistakes Hillary have made have been huge in my opinion. She votes to go along with the crowd, not to stand up to pressure.

Looks like Bill really stepped on someone's tail that is OBAMA STAFFERS are busy making all these statements under different name so that it may seem like people are outrage. NICE TRY. PLEASE GET A REAL JOB.

That is exactly why I am voting for Obama. Thanks Bill for hitting the nail right on the head!
OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When Bill Clinton claims that Obama has only one year of experience in the US Senate, he omits the fact that Obama spent 10 years in the Illinois Senate and was elected US Senator to represent by an 82% majority.

To Undecided,Anaheim Ca:
You are worst than Jay of Omaha, Nebraska. It's a shame that a person like you who reside in a middle of a supposedly multi-cultured community have the audicity to declare your bigotry. You are utterly disgusting pig.

Shame shame shame on you Bill and Hillary. Trying to get your numbers in the poll back by playing dirty…is that what you stand for?

Corruption in politics is deep and takes many forms….America is a diverse country lost in the wake of poor leadership and huge miscalculations in judgement and honesty….. integrity matters most…who has integrity…who will speak to power, not yell? no decry the opponents as evil or in language that is devicive – polarizing, who tells us their hearts opinion and not the calculated 'what will this mean in the polls' to 'special interest' etc.

The Clinton's are a team. I've had enough of them.

They are intelligent, but Intergrity matters most.

I agree with the former President.

The presidency is crucial,especially after the President Bush era, which has hurt America more than it has helped. The next president should be more about the problems that the country has suffered.

Senator Obama has made a few good judgment and never really had to correct a poor one. However, it is almost impossible that he'll be able to continually make the correct choice, and it is much riskier for the country for to make a poor judgment as the President than as a Senator.

From this, I'm assessing that he's not fit to lead the country right now. However, he should be more than ready 4-5 years from now.

Oh my word…this makes the 15th time Obama has said, "They are only saying this because of their poll numbers, they must be scared blah, blah, bluk!" Did you ever think, Barack, that people may simply don't think you have an ouce of intergrity and that's why they are saying what they are saying. I have NEVER voted for a Republican for POTUS, EVER! But I'm leaning that way if you get the nomination. I am so sick of your self-righteous posturing that I could puke. We need leadership, not some pompous pig. Anybody but OBAMA!!!

Go Biden!

Bill has NO CLASS. Can any one remember the last time an EX Democratic President spoke negatively towards another Democrat as they ran for Office. I can't remember one. Plus Bill is still Lying. Obama has been in politics longer than Hiliary. As far as Foreign Policy, all of Bill old employees are working with OBAMA. " I wonder why." Since this is the case, wouldn't that mean Obama is actually ready to LEAD from the Day he takes office. Why would a Democrat vote for a Clinton. She is using all of Bill's old speeches when he ran. If you really examine his record. He did not deliver on his promise and instead sold the American workers out. Why give his wife a second chance to pick up where he left off. And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't George Bush and his minions supporting Hiliary???? Go figure. and GO AWAY BILL. You continue to be a DISGRACE.

TO:
Posted By PK, NYC, NY : December 16, 2007 6:21 pm

You are actually way off track, Clinton, Bill that is, got on Charlie Rose to say this crap. When has Michelle Obama been on Charlie Rose? I do not believe ever.

Where has Hilary been this weekend, while Bill is out doing the selling of her talents (& selling predjudicial information)? Her campaign ( and its crew ) is running wild, just as wild as the idea that she could be our next President. NO WAY, another clinton in the white house is 100% unlikely, hands down, especially if Bill keeps getting in front of the media. Doesn't Hilary know that he is her biggest liability now, because when he shows up and speaks she looks less Presidential, each and everytime, he will backfire on her chances to win. Oh, so then keep it up Bill, go ahead and act stubbornly, get in your wife's way.

FEAR TACTICS

He is a big risk. His middle name is Hussein. That is about as Muslim as it gets. Wrong Person to lead this country.
Posted By Jay, Omaha, NE : December 16, 2007 6:27 pm

Obama is not Muslim for God's sake! When will people like yourself get that through their thick heads!!! Do me a favor, try not being a bigot!!!

OBAMA 08!!

I believe that Obama is our future but not our immediate future. He needs to be in government longer. President Bush is the perfect example why we should not go with inexperience. Cheney pulled all the strings because Bush was not smart enough. Our country probably will never be able to climb out of the hole that group has put us in.

I agree with those who prefer a new start
for our country; with all the risks:
Bill Clinton made a profound mistake: I think it is one of our greatest mistakes in the action (or lack of) after the collapse of the Russian (Soviet) government, 1994. That would have made a real ally possible in the
Middle East. Instead Pres. Clinton let
old fashioned Wall Street type hands prevail so that finally the Russians are glad to put up with Putin.

There has been no discussion on this and other mistakes such as in the Balkans by the so-called experts who want to come back with the Clintons.

Respectfully, former the former president's statements about Senator Obama is self serving. Further, Senator Clinton's White House experience is encased in her husbands infidelity. But you don't wan to go there.

Bill does not understand that he should have been the last person to tell us that his wife is the most qualified, because he is 'kind of' related to her. Now he talks like a snake-oil salesman trying to sell us Hillary and himself. Their zero credibility is the problem. Perpetual liars don't even realize that they are at it again.

At this point, Hillary should consider herself lucky if she can keep her NY senate seat when her term is up. They really want to go back to the White House, where their permanent home should be. That's what happens when we allow anybody to live in the White House for too long. They think they own it and its (national treasure) furniture. They managed to have made a mistake of taking $190,000 worth of White House furniture with them. Stealing is often another form of lying. President G.W. Bush may not be the best president in history, but you can trust him and Laura with any items in the White House.

If we can't even trust the Clintons with our national treasures in the White House, how can we trust them with our country again?

Kevin, FL, I agree with you.
Connie Floyd, TX, Oprah has a sausy tongue. jack, NY, took one idiot out and put another one in WH, it is a huge risk for our Country. Dorian CA, there's no time wasted for on-the-job training. Anon, Des Moine, Iowa, it is true, Bill Clinton is correct, it will be a risk for Dem party and a bigger risk to America if Obama gets nominee.
Jeremy, Jacksonville FL, what Obama did for us or Country? There's no Obama's time, there is time for strong and experienced Hillary Clinton. dj, Sanfrancisco, your mind is too narrow to see the Country's situation, Bill Clinton is the best politician in our history, your comment is very stupid.

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Jay in Nebraska? You are a pathetic excuse for an American. I honestly can not believe that you posted what you did. It is folks like yourself that make me be ashamed. And who were your ancestors, Jay? What were their origins and why did they migrate here? Or were they American Indian like mine and heard the same sort trash coming out of their neighbor's mouth within their own eras? Shame on you, Jay. Shame on you.

THIS is for all of the people who are crying blood because Bill is supporting his wife. Most of these people are really stupid. DO YOU SEE OBAMA MAKING GOOD COMMENTS FOR HER HUSBANDS COMPETITORS. NO right so what is wrong in that. Most of these anti-clinton's have brain of size of a pea.

I have read ALL the comments posted. I agree and disagree with many of the comments. I too don't believe that Obama has the experience or maturity to lead the country. His so called VOTE on the Iraq war should not be even a consideration. He was not in the Senate at that time to cast a vote. Perhaps he spoke against going to war, but so did 50% of Americans and we are not running for President. He can move a crowd and he is likable, but are those attributes that we are looking for at this time in our country? One thing that you can not take away from Hillary Clinton, she is an extremely smart woman and I believe that she will align her cabinet with the smartest and influencial people that she can find. The question as to why Clinton's former advisors are now with Obama…ask. Every one is concerned about "politics of the past" so Hillary has new people and we assume that it is because the "like" Obama better. If they were behind Clinton's campaign, you would say "politics as usual." She can not win what ever she does with her non-supporters. Michelle Obama makes outrageous statements, but they are not headline news. Bill Clinton, who is the most sought after speaker today, we take and use it against Hillary. She is a hard worker and has the political background and experience to lead on day one. I believe that others such as Joe Biden also have the experience necessary to become President, but people don't like his "forward and no-frills" attitude. So we are moving towards the """"move forward"""""""""" theme that is just that a theme. Unite this country with words. Oprah has been my favorite talk show host, but there is no doubt in my mind why she is voting for Obama and I don't feel that we as America's need a talk show celebrity to tell us who to vote for. I will not again watch her show. I do not have any racial opinions about Obama, but I do feel that america is not ready for an Obama Hussain in our top leadership role…not today!

Obama is arrogant and does not understand he is not ready to serve as president."

To Mark: Why are you using arrogant when you really mean "uppidy?" You're wondering how a brilliant, young black man in American has the courage, in the face of people like you, to run for president?

Well, Obama has the courage, the confidence, and the grace. And he's going to win.

Bill Clinton is still from the South, and it shows.

Posted By Connie, Richmond, CA : December 16, 2007 12:47 am
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OBAMA HAS ONLY ONE THING- CLINTONS ADMINSTRATION'S ADVISOR. This guys is claiming to bring something new. Looks like wolf in sheep's clothing.

Shorthand:

Clinton looks back.

Obama looks forward.

Posted By Ash, Austin, TX : December 16, 2007 1:00 am
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YEAH OBAMA LOOKS FORWARD BECAUSE HE GOT NO BACK. THAT IS WHY HE HAS HIRED MAJORITY OF CLINTON ADVISORS…….GUY IS A JOKE….HE IS TRYING TO WALK LIKE A BILL HOPING TO BE LIKE BILL AS PRESIDENT..COPYKATS CAN GO SO FAR. SOONER OR LATER COPYING FALLS APART

The only risk we face is not electing the one man in either party that has a new vision for the US and the world.

He is brilliant as Clinton says. He also has something the Clinton's lack, and that is character. I'll take the brilliant man with character over a political hack with many years in Washington any day, any time.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Go for it. We are Americans – we take risks – that is what makes us great.

I much prefer the battlefield with Obama than hiding in a bunker with Clinton.

Experience? Like letting terrorists walk around while they were being handed to us? (see the 9/11 report people)

Clinton is here for Clinton not for US, that's it in a nut shell.
She has experience, when it is in her favor, when it isn't then she had nothing to do with it.
See Bill's statements on why Hillary care did not work the first time. It was his fault he says, but she has the experience? If they thought he stuff wouldn't pass before because of him, imagine what will happen when she tries to pass things now!

She has been taking on the republicans for 15 years and winning, according to her, but what has she won? Not to mention the fact that they will not work with her if she is elected. meaning 4 years of gridlock in the houses.

ANYONE BUT HILLARY '08

Posted By A Voter in N.Y. : December 16, 2007 1:02 am
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anyone but OBAMA

cant believe how so many people type out their as s and not pay attention. for those of you that swear to vote republican if Obama is nominated, well other than Ron Paul, enjoy casting your vote to some self-righteous canidate that will be more pleased to make lower and middle-classed america drown, while they only care to make corporate america more powerful, church rule over state, and an inevitable war with Iran.
for crying out loud open your ears and listen to what is available. We are on the brink to finally be able to elect someone that will do so many wonderful things for this country in so many ways.
STOP BEING NAIVE and read what plans Obama has on so many critical issues we all hear about. Edwards has a good plan here and there and so does bidden and richardson. But Obama has the strength in numbers and shown more character and integrity than any other. As for Hillary. like i read early by Andy in NY NY, i bet she does seperate from Bill after she loses. He wont serve her anymore. She only kept him around to help her win. I dont trust her. enough said.
And as for inexpierience . it has been shown that many other Presidents have come in with as much if not less that Obama. And for those that had more. no one has done this country any good in the last 30+ years.

OBAMA '08

Posted By localjim, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl : December 16, 2007 2:45 am

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why not read Hillary's plans while you are at…..anyone except Obama.

Jay, you are an idiot. You're not going to vote for someone because of his MIDDLE NAME? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!? Stop repeating that kind of ignorant nonsense and get out once in awhile, you might find that decent people look all different ways and have many different kinds of names.

I think that Bill Clinton couldn't be anymore wrong! his wife isn't going to be president and now tehre freaking out because they were for sure they were going to win and there not. Notice I said they because it's not just hillary it's hillary and bill! She couldn't do near is as good as Obama could whenver it come's to the white house and I think that obama is the right way to go and will be for the next 8 year's. I think him and Edward's are going to make a good team and I am looking foward to them taking over the white house and turning this country around for the better for once.

I can't believe American companies pay this guy $150K to speak at their functions. Bill Clinton is the most well-known liar in the United States, and a wealthy one at that. All the more reason to keep him out of the white house.

The biggest RISK for this nation is to let the CLINTONs back into the white house. But I know the American people are smarter than Bill and Hillary think they are, they will NOT vote Clinton in because she is truly an outsider. She is the last person able to bring a group together. She is polarizing and her personality lacks compassion and truthfulness.

Posted By Edwards/Obama 08 : December 16, 2007 5:55 pm

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yes they do pay him that because he is worth and you will be begging to be in the front seat you could afford to hear him speak.

Obama needs experience–maybe a juicy,scandalous extra-marital affair involving
oral sex in a public place would help,
eh Bill?

Posted By jonathan goodman, yucca valley CA : December 16, 2007 3:18 pm
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Here we go again….what are we really looking for PRESIDENT OR A DATE FOR YOUR SISTER OR DAUGHTER….think about it. As far as I am concern both Bill can have as much as sex he wants…I WANT AMERICA BACK ON THE TOP.

As a white 54 year old female recent Republican voter turned Independent voter, I’d vote for Obama. I feel he cares more the country than the party he’s running in! The Clintons only want power and will do whatever it takes, they did it in the 1990’s and they are doing it now! Lies after lies, cover up after cover ups; and most of the media will not address this! Billy is just a smooth talker! In fact I predict that if Hillary does not win the presidency, she and Billy will divorce. I have always felt their marriage is one of convenience. As far as Obama admitting his drug use, that showed honor and morals; at least he didn’t say ‘I didn’t inhale’ or ‘I didn’t snort’! Yes, this country is ready for a female President, but it’s not ready for Hillary!

The continual use of Bill Clinton as an authority on anything continues to amaze me. As usual the Clinton campaign continues their negative comments to constantly erode the Obama Campaign and any other candidate that gets in their way. I feel that the lack of interest in the US about any elections allows this type of negative targeting to continue without any objection. I wish the US press would become an advocate for the truth and expose this interview for what it is vs. spending 24/7 on less important issues.

I believe that Bill was actually very Frank, I feel the same way, Sen. Obama didn't motivate me the way Clinton did back in '92, I feel Sen. Clinton speaks to me, I feel she speaks to middle America, with hope but with the reality that we must work hard to bring about change, not the cloud in the sky speech. Sen. Obama offers no real approach to change. Look at Sen clinton's halth care plan, I believe that she reached across all minds to put together something both republicans and Democrats could vote for… and for those trying to elevate Sen. Obama experience as an Educator and his intelligence… NO ONE should question the Intelligence of ANY of the candidates, these people are successful individuals give them the respect they deserve, including Sen. Clinton she has earned that right.

I want use this blog to trash Bill or Hillary; I like them both, as slickish as they are. I completely disagree with Bill. Obama has what it takes to lead this country in a new and positive direction. I was wabbling between Hillary and Obama. I've decided to go with Obama and I have to be honest Bill & Hillary's desperate attempts was the key.

Hey Bill, remember Abraham Lincoln? Served two years in the US House of Representatives.

Not as qualified as Dolley Madison would have been though.

Bill, If you like Hillary this much, why did you cheat on her. Your action inside the WH is so insane. Also, Hillary just let it go because she did not want to relinquish his ambisions. What can you expect from Hillary and Clinton….Barak is the one who needs to be tehre to clean teh WH….

To Jay of Omaha:
You apparently have a brain as small as a black pea to come up with a statement like that. You are a moron to label an honorable man without the notion that perhaps you are also implying that any individual who lives in this great nation with a middle name Hussein could be a radical muslim. Wait… let me see, maybe you live close to the wilderness that world history or foreign news are not available for your own learning curb purposes.

By the way I'm not from Middle East, I'm from Asia.

Hillary is not electable. I, as a Democrat, will not vote for her in the general election should she win the nomination. I will not be guilted into voting for her by fellow Democrats. She is the wrong person at the wrong time for this country. Her divisiveness will only ensure that the partisan hell we have all been living in for the past 20 years continues. I'm ready to go beyond that. Hillary says she is the one who can work across party lines, and yet she says she is the one that can adequately attack the Republicans. I don't want revenge on the Republicans. I just want to live in a country that I can be proud of again.

Obama/Edwards or Edwards/Obama '08

Lou,

I would like to know what accomplishments and experience will make you comfortable with a person running for President of the United States.

I would hope, if a person has the integrity, intelligence, ability to select the right people to advise and conviction to do what is right for this country, the person will be qualified to be President of United States.

It is unfortunate that the last few Presidents have forgotten about the people and what is in the best interest of this country. As a result, we are in war with no real solutions that will benefit both Iraq and U.S., our economy is on a slippery slope except for the most weatlhiest people, this country is becoming more and more dependent on foreign countries for oil, products and key services which make us the most vulnerable super power nation in the world, so political correct that Christianity is becoming a taboo religion while other religions are embraced and that our English language is becoming a foreign language.

If it sounds like I am frustrated, disappointed or down right angry, I am because I watching leaders with experience sell out this country for political correctness, special interest, and what seems to be popular for people who do not have this country's best interest at heart.

Maybe it is time to take risk with an inexperience person who has the intelligence, integrity, ability to employe the right people, and conviction to do what is right for this country.

About a year ago, some Dem hack (Rahm Emmanuel I think) said that the list of D contenders in an "embarassment of riches."

It's just an embarassment.

an unusually good liar

So because Bill Clinton thought that he was too young to run for president, Obama should think the same way. What utter rubbish. I love you Bill Clinton and your wife also, but you quys have got to come up with good and valid reasons why Obama cannot and should not be president. And don't tell me experience, because the only experience Hillary Clinton has, is being your wife. And that is no record to boast about, many wives have cheating husbands. Do not forget, she only won that senate seat because it is overwhemingly Democratic. Let her fight for a seat and win and then she can talk. I love Obama and I will vote for him. Not because he's black, or black and white, but because I truly believe that he is the BEST candidate.

Obama doesn't have more elected experience that Hillary on a national scale. Quit bringing up the Illinois Senate, that DOES NOT count.
Now everyone is quick to say that Obama would be just as inexperienced as Bill Clinton was, but that is simply not true. Clinton was governor for 8 years before he ran.
Let's get away from the number of years that people have been elected and lets get back to what Bill is essentially saying, Obama, in comparison with all the other candidates, has virtually accomplished nothing in the Senate. He essentially hasn't done anything.

To Jay Omaha, NE

I did not know that was a Muslim that shot up your Mall out there in NE. Seems there are bigger threats then playing word games with someones name.

FEAR Politics will not work this time. Stick to the issues and vote Obama

Barack must have known that he would be vulnerable to this kind of attack but there is a wider issue. If he decided to put his head down and serve his time he may not have had a chance to run for up to 26 years. By running, and with such a high profile, he is sending a message to America and the world that a black man could be president.

The least "risky" candidate running today is also the candidate with the best track record of upholding the Constitution – Rep. Ron Paul, MD.

With a congressional record dating back to 1976, we know exactly what we're getting. What he's saying today, he's said for thirty years. The millions he is raising from individual contributors come with no strings attached.

Oh…it looks like "slick willy" is up to is old tricks again. LISTEN UP PEOPLE! If we have to listen bill now, can we imagine what it is going to be like if his wife is elected. No-i think Obama or Edwards would be the safest choice for democrats, plus they have cross appeal, which HRC does not. She will lose the general election, if she is party's nominee.

I truly feel Mr. Obama is a risk. He has blended in political savvy and personal charm, to go from the streets of Harlem in Chicago to the US senate as a Jr. Senator…These are his words-what else??? I admire that he has been able to accomplish all of the above, however these are not qualifications or reasons why we the American people are to trust him with the future of our country. I have said all along, a vote for Mr. Obama AT THIS TIME would be a Big risky vote.

He is a big risk. His middle name is Hussein. That is about as Muslim as it gets. Wrong Person to lead this country.

I find president Clinton's attitude puzzling as his wife has no more actual national or International policy experience than Senator Obama. Standing next to the President does not constitute experience and while the Clintons may currently be claiming that Hilary was instrumental in Bill's administration, they were claim the exact opposite at the time. they made it quite clear at the time that hilary was acting only in the capacity of First Lady and did not have a hand in policy at all.

Bill Clinton is 100% correct. Obama will never be elected president. Hillary is electable, we've all seen in in the polls. Obama never explains his content. Politicians in Washington are scared of Hillary. Its time for Hillary, a woman. Obama must wait, get more experience, and learn from the wise.

This country has always value experience but when it come to election, let's just forget about it. Let's just get the hopeful like BUSH!

It's more than fair for Bill Clinton to comment or speak out. Mrs.Obama does speak out many times and it's fair as well. If you think that Bill should not speak out, Obama has to stop hiding behide his wife's back as well.

Bill Clinton has stupted to a new LOW, in my mind he does not deserve to have the words "former president" linked with his name at all, ever again.

For him to think that what he is saying is good for this election baffles me. He is predjudice, plain and simple, and he is afraid his wife won't win now when they believed they had it in the bag, you know that entitlement thing someone wrote about early in this blog.

Hillary loosing this election scares the hee-bee-gee-bees out of him. Bill doesn't do well with loss, especially a political loss.

If anything, this will backfire on the Clinton campaign.

I can't believe American companies pay this guy $150K to speak at their functions. Bill Clinton is the most well-known liar in the United States, and a wealthy one at that. All the more reason to keep him out of the white house.

The biggest RISK for this nation is to let the CLINTONs back into the white house. But I know the American people are smarter than Bill and Hillary think they are, they will NOT vote Clinton in because she is truly an outsider. She is the last person able to bring a group together. She is polarizing and her personality lacks compassion and truthfulness.

What Slick Willy is Saying , Is that he doesn't smell like him and HILLARY,

Which is Dishonest!

You want to see something Obama has gotten done? Just look at this: http://www.usaspending.gov.

That site is the fruits of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act 2006 that Obama and Senator Coburn (R-OK) are responsible for. It provides easily searchable information about a wide variety of federal spending, and the bill was a strong bipartisan effort.

He has done more than just talk about improving government transparency.

First of all if you guys are smart then Bush will not have a second term…

I think Hillary is a right choice to pick

When Bush leave the white house, it will be a BIG mess, if you don't have enough experience in politics to handle it, it will be get worse. At this moment America can't take any risk,

Believe it or not the Economies in US is in recession, people in America worry job, home, heat, safety etc…

Obama is a great guy but only 1 term in Politic he doesn't have enough experience to handle the mess of the current white house had.

Right now America need some one have enough experience able to start work on day one in that white house. Hillary wasn't that bad at all atleast the worse case we have is like 8 years ago when Bill was president at least people not worry about lost their job, home etc…The economies was booming and no war etc…

Be honest you never able to find a 100% president, we need to find the best one in the group to lead the country right now and bring back the America that people always respect and being proud of.

All the candidates very good to talk but come to do it is not a easy job we need to be relistic with that.

Change is always good in many way but not this 4 years in the white house, this 4 years we need some one who had enough experience to fix the problems and clean up the mess, Remember we talking about a job of president not a CEO or CFO or a teller.

Overall if you want the country not going into recession then vote for Democrat if you want war then vote for republician very simple

Bill is 100% right. Obama talks about Bill Clinton's failure than Bush era, what a joke?

Obama is very opportunist and power hunger man. He wants to be president any how and it not going to happen.

The very worst aspect of a win by Hillary is that the level of dialogue presented in this forum will dominate the public discourse without any regard for substantive discussion. I cannot change anyone's opinion of Hillary since I do not think anyone has changed their opinion on the Clintons for many years, facts to the contrary notwithstanding.

However, I think it is appropriate to ask the opposition to get its act together. Depending on the conservative venue, Hillary was either the most powerful First Lady in history and in on every major decision and therefore culpable for all the mistakes of the Clinton years OR she is a no-experience novice with nothing to offer. She cannot be both.

A third alternative is to see her as a brilliant, commited public servant with more experience than anyone in the race whom we would all do well to support. I choose this option and rest easy knowing there is not a Democrat running for the office who could deliberately or accidentally make as many mistakes as this President has done out of ignorance compounded by greed for wealth and power.

People who hate Hillary are basically a cottage industry madse up of people who almost never point to anything specific that Hillary has done that so enrages them. Her record does not matter to them and they are being less than ingenuous to pretend their complaints are anything more substantive than the conservative fear of a strong, female in any position of authority—unless they are single and preferably sycophantic in their devotion to their president–HINT: Condi.

I wish Hillary and the other Democrats well.

Thanks, Joel, above. I agree take this thing down as it's run its course. No more news on a Sunday?

And here come the negative attacks…Hillary and Barack are very strong candidates and I was not decided picking one of them. But if folks like Bill come out and start making talk like he did with charlie rose, it doesnt help me making up my mind, it infact enables me to beleive in new politics that Obama promises to bring.

I smell desperation… not just from Bill but from all those who are scared of an Obama presidency.. wait till January…

OBAMA '08!!!

I totally agree with the fact that OBAMA is not tough enough and even experienced to become the president of the united states. See how stressed he already looks and even hilary cannot handle being the president,this position is not a ceremonial position, as a president you are held accountable for any decision you make. OBAMA from his debate has not been explicit I will consider him an artful dodger, he dodges every question and bores you to death with his answer. I kind of observe that he might have mild dementia. This is for his own good he shouldn't take it personal that we are saying all these about him, I am yet to see a balck man that will be president has to be charismatic and very outspoken right now this is what America needs, we don't want someone bowing and sucking ass like OBAMA,if TD jakes was to be president I will run with TD jakes but not OBAMA or CLINton. This is not the time for experiment, this is the time to stabilize the american economy in every aspect inorder to keep competing as the super power of the world, I do not want no stupid Asian country that cannot speak english or does not even care to learn and is so communist to be the world leader, hell no, this is the time to be tough, shrewd, call it anything. This is the time to be AMERICAN.
Issues like Immigration, social welfare has to be addressed thoroughly and we need a president who is passionate about these issues or else we are going no where.

In twenty to hundred years down the road what will the face of America be, the chinese face or the European face, think about it and be on guard, no time for sentiment, this is the time for assertiveness and one american standard, no double standards and unnecessary distribution of wealth.

Vote for the man that will stand for the right issues and is a DOER and not a SAYER.
I love george bush even though they call him dumb but America learn to support your president because GOD put them there and the voice of the people is the voice of GOD

IN GOD WE TRUST.

Hillary needs to explore the many uses of duct tape.

I hope that all you people in the US listen to Mr Clinton!!
I live in Sweden, and I as 50% of the Swedish people hope that Hillary makes it all the way to the White House!!

I think all of you that are allowed to vote, should take a minute and think about that your vote matters to not only the US but ALL THE WORLD!!

I think the US is a great countr. I hope that the people of America will elect a president that has the experience to bring a sense of calm to the rest of the world as well as the US.

Bush hasn't been able to do it, Obama could do it but not yet.. I hope you elect Hillary, she is the one to do it now! The world needs her and as far as I can tell.. You all need her!

Its pretty sad when a person that is only in the senate for a year can make better decisions and have more republics like him then any other candidate. The republicans hate hilary and like barack. I want someone who is going to get things done and you can't do that with the same kind of politics hilary plays. I wonder what she is going to apologize for this week.

I just want to ask Bill where he was when his wife voted for the war? As a
experience ex- president why he didn't
advice his wife not to vote for war because it would be a bad thing?

QUESTION: "Hey Bill, why do many of your former foreign policy advisors back Obama over your wife?"

**ANSWER: Probably b/c they've been out of a job for so long that they've run out of unemployment, and Hillary wants fresh new faces.

OBAMA VOTE RECORD: 1)"Let's not forget, Obama was the only one that got it right on Iraq. Not Hillary, not Bill, not Edwards." 2)"Barack Obama has the right kind of experience at this time of our History. He has also proven time after time that he has better judgment than Hillary -Remember Iraq War and Iran resolution." 3)"O'BAMA VOTED BOTH TIMES NOT FOR THE U.S. TO GO INVADE INITIALLY, OR REMAIN UP UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME."

**FACTS: In addition to Hillary, Senators Biden, Dodd, & Edwards all voted Yea

***OBAMA WAS NOT EVEN IN THE SENATE AT THE TIME OF THE IRAQ WAR VOTE 10/11/02

http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=107&session=2&vote=00237

Ahead of the vote, D-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle announced he would support Bush on Iraq, saying it is important for the country "to speak with one voice at this critical moment."
http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/10/11/iraq.us/

***FACT: OBAMA WAS THE ONLY ONE OF TWO SENATORS WHO MISSED THE IRAN VOTE!! (b/c he was too busy stumping to return to Washington)

Not Voting – 2
McCain (R-AZ)
Obama (D-IL)
(Edwards is no longer in the Senate)

http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=1&vote=00349

1/2 TRUTH: "John Kennedy was a first term Senator, as well, when he ran for president"

**REAL UNVARNISHED TRUTH: PLZ do not attempt to compare Senator Obama to John F. Kennedy b/c there is none!! JFK SERVED SIX YEARS IN THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BEFORE SERVING 4YRS IN THE SENATE, IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS A NAVAL OFFICER IN WWII. AND came from a very prominent & powerful political family in Boston. Plus HIS FATHER WAS AMBASSADOR TO ENGLAND.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy

NOT TRUE: "The 'experience' of being First Lady of Arkansas and First Lady of the United States in no way prepares one to be president of the United States. That is like saying any spouse in the country can step in and fill the shoes of their spouse."

**TRUTH: There are many instances where widowed wives have been appointed to step in and finish serving the remainder of their deceased spouse's terms in Congress (you should at least be able to google that one for yourselves!!)

NASTY SEXIST IDIOT COMMENTS: (of which there have been far too many to simply keep ignoring) "I thought Bill Clinton was a decent President with major personal problems which this great woman enabled for many many years"

**REPLY: The kind of person who would make such comments should seek spiritual or professional guidance ASAP

It took a tremendous amount of courage for 1st Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to stand by her husband's side after being VERY publicly humiliated by his indiscretions. (And anyone who doesn't know this is either too young – or so old that they have apparently developed selective memory or ARE SENILE. AND there is no need for any further discussion on this matter. Everyone should read more about the Kennedy family.)

UNTRUTH: "The fact is that Hillary hasn't achieved very much good for America."

**TRUTH: Have you actually taken the time to look up her achievements or are you just repeating idle gossip? The number of African American leaders who support her candidacy including the MAYOR OF ATLANTA ANDREW CARD -who was very involved in the Civil Rights Movement in the South along w/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr- would astound you. (google Andrew Card's interview about why he feels that Senator Barack Obama would not make a good President in '08 –Also google Bill Moyers PBS interview of Dr. Ronald Walters and his concerns as well.)

***BTW *Tom Dedham, Mass I see the *GOP TROLLS are here = LOL their thumbs must be numb typing all this trash

**COMPLETELY AGREE: "Reading these comments reinforces what I have known for years … My fellow Americans are mostly ignorant idiots."

Both Hillary and Obama would be risks.

We are crediting Obama with generally superior judgment because he opposed the war? I'm sorry, but a 1-0 track record doesn't make you great. I'm not promoting Hillary here, I'm just saying, people give Obama too much credit for his early anti-war stance. I'd prefer someone with a 56-7 record than a 1-0. We barely know anything about the guy. But all his talk about change and hope has really deluded some of you. Well, I'm rambling now. My point is, please stop pointing to his opposition of the war as definitive proof of his sound judgment. It's one thing to be right once. It's another thing to be right all the time.

Bill Blythe Clinton is someone who should hide his face from all human beings. He was an awful example for all, when he was president;… lies, Vince Foster, oral sex, and his lies.

I happen to support Senator Clinton now but I will be able to hold my head high voting for any of the major Democratic candidates. It frustrates me to no end that the pundits and many of "the people" are making such a to-do over the closing of the gaps in the polls. There is no one in America who has paid any attention to elections who did not know months ago that the numbers would tighten significantly as we get close to the caucuses and primaries.

Something similar will happen next year after each of the conventions—numbers will soar for a while for each candidate and then we will have a close election. The polls ALWAYS vacillate in this way, yet, we are pretending that some seismic shift is occuring and that all bets are off. Hillary never thought she had it in the bag and she certainly must have anticipated the recent poll changes–in theory if not in specificity. We would do well to put the poll numbers in perspective and in the context of years of political experience that suggest what we instinctively know—polls are a snapshot, not a real look into the future.

Obama was not even in the Senate when they voted to go to war with Iraq. So how can he always have been right on that issue?

Obama also only won his senate seat because his opponent had to step down and was replaced with Alan Keyes out of nowhere. Not a legitimate win and certainly he hasn't done anything noteworthy since being in the senate.

Bill is right.

BILL IS RIGHT! Obama could NEVER beat a Republican Candidate. GO HILLARY 2008!

Why was this reposted? I read this report yesterday at 5:40pm. CNN I have a hard time believing you are running out of news. Could it be that you wanted to give the Billary some extra face time? I hope not. You seem to be losing your grip as quickly as Hillary is.

Please someone tell me how Hillary Clinton has more experience than Obama. I'm not being contentious…I'm just really curious. Years as a lawyer, plus 6 years in elected office plus being a first lady makes you more qualified than 11 years in elected office plus years as a lawyer, professor and community organizer?

I just dont get this Hillary is the most experienced argument. And if not Obama, how is she more experienced than Biden, Dodd, or Richardson?

This is such a no brainer. Mr. Clinton is just stating the obvious.

The world and the USA's relationship with it is in a very precarious position. If all hell breaks loose say in a couple of years, in the quest for a fresh start do we want the nice guy who's learning the ropes or people with 8 years under their belts, who have clout and will hit the ground running from minute one?

Comparing Lincoln's inexperience with Obama's – they're not analogous. Lincoln didn't have the nuclear threat to contend with.

Obama needs experience–maybe a juicy,scandalous extra-marital affair involving
oral sex in a public place would help,
eh Bill?

Dan wrote, "Hey Bill, why do many of your former foreign policy advisors back Obama over your wife?"

The reason is Obama has avoided voting on key issues in Illinois and in the Senate. His votes on controversial issues, where his vote might come back to bite him in the ass, were "Present – Not Voting."

How can his experience be judged to the degree sufficient for casting a person's vote in favor of him – when he has avoided voting on key issues?

Obama may indeed be the best candidate for the job. The problem I have with declaring him as such is his avoidance issues so as to prevent his opposition in future elections from having some kind of record of his experience – thus, he is a risk as we don't really know how he would react when he has to take a position in a critical area were he in the office of President.

With some seasoning and a little personal courage he would be the ideal candidate for the next election if the dems are not running a re-election campaign. In that case he might have to wait eight years – not long for a man of his youth.

IMHO the best candidate still has not declared and probably won't. Someone who doesn't thirst for power and doesn't want the job. I see that person as Al Gore although there may be someone else who could rise to the challenge.

Having said all that I shall agree and hold to the fact that Obama, on his worst day, would be multiple times better than dumbya on his best day. Hell, my dog would be superior to the misdeeds dumbya has pulled.

Bob

youtube:mattwong26 and look at some Barack Obama footage from a recent speech in Seattle Washington. A man of conviction, faith, and trust. Oh and experience. Let us not forget that experience does not yield you a potential great leader. Let us not forget the potential. A man of conviction, such as Obama, has the potential to lead this country into perseverance unknown to us now but into fruition in the future. The potential is a risk, but we will not be let down.

Sure Bill,
Let's go with the side with more experience. That's why Bush/Cheney got in. And the people that appointed/ elected them think Hillary is even riskier! And I am too.
I think there's a lot less danger getting someone into office that's not already part of the existing establishment, beholden to many and prone to selling out (assuming they haven't already anyway). Obama, Kucinich, Paul- hell, even Romney's looking like a breath of fresh air.
SAVE A SOLDIER'S LIFE.
IMPEACH BUSH CHENEY.
END THE WAR NOW.
VOTE FOR REAL ALTERNATIVES.

What a load of garbage! The Clintons use the message of youth and change when it suits them, and now they are trying to play the experience card. But every time Bill speaks, Obama gets a boost in the polls. HA. I'd take Oprah's endorsement over Bill's anyday. But unfortunately, if Obama wins in Iowa and NH, an assasin's bullet awaits him. The Clintons know no shame. (i.e. Vince Foster.)

Hey Nina from NY, it's 'supporters' not 'staffers' sillypants. I know it's hard to breathe in NYC, but try sweetie, you can do it!

This is a desperate attempt to save her wife's White House dream. If he Clinton with his all his unethical and disgraceful conducts was not a risk, how could he be pointing finger at Obama as a risk. He should give us break.

The Boston Globe's endorsement of Obama dispels Bill's arguments beautifully ( http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/15/for_the_democrats_barack_obama/).

This tag-team effort has a lot of high anxiety attached to it and really proves how vindictive minded the Clinton's are. As fas as HRC's current mantra that she is "vetted" and "tested," funny how she adopted that argument after claiming ignorance over her staffer's raising the question of Obama's electability because of drug use as a teenager. HRC clearely needed that staffer to flag the story for MSM (fall on his sword, take one for the team… just pick your poison), so that HRC would be set-up to come hot on the heels of the controversy with her new mantra? As far as HRC being "vetted" and "tested," I guess that means the Republicans will just throw up their hands and say "Well, we can't touch her. Let's just concede the presidency to her." That's not naive, it's delusional. I'm hopeful that the common sense voters in this country will recognize that whoever the Democrat candidate will be, they will be subject to "swiftboating" and the "politics of personal destruction" by the right-wing and after Kerry's debacle in 2004, all Democrat candidates should and better be prepared for it. All HRC's being "vetted" means is that they will come after her even harder now that she feels so invulnerable to their attacks.

Zogby Poll: Obama, Edwards Strong but Clinton Slips Against GOPers

General election match-ups show the New York Senator would lose against every top Republican

UTICA, New York – A new Zogby Interactive survey shows Democrat Hillary Clinton of New York would lose to every one of the top five Republican presidential contenders, representing a reversal of fortune for the national Democratic front–runner who had led against all prospective GOP opponents earlier this year.

Meanwhile, fellow Democrats Barack Obama of Illinois and John Edwards of North Carolina would defeat or tie every one of the Republicans, this latest survey shows.

Well, Duh! What would we expect Billary to say. Mybe what Billary actually means is that Hillary has more experience because she put up with Bill's indisgressions when he was in the White House. Wonder if Obama knows what "is" is? All Bill wants is to get near those interns again!

The saddest thing about this is that Bill has spent much of his own credibility (which was significantly higher than when he was president) in service of Hillary's political ambition. People think Obama's inexperienced because he looks young. But don't forget he was a community organizer, a private attorney, a Chicago law school professor, a state legislator (for 2 terms), then a US Senator. And he didn't ride on his spouse's coattails to get there. Most importantly, he has a consensus view of international relations that most American leaders totally lack. We're not going to be the superpower for much longer, and we desperately need allies and credibility abroad as China becomes the world's economic powerhouse.

I think that Bill hit his own credibility. If he had to support his wife he should have done it in a different way.

Is there not a risk with all of them, both Red and Blue? Bill, in his usual very calm disarming manner, casts doubt in the media about anyone that has any momentum. He did it in his own campaign by making use of his advisors sound bites. Most interviewers like and respect Bill, which in my view causes them to go easier on him. It is easy for him to take any blame for anything that could have cast a shadow over his presidency and also remove any ills or responsibility from Hillary. She came into the White House with an agenda and tried to bully people and use the office of the president to push it. She has improved her bedside manner, but I find it difficult to believe that she is a different person. Lastly, let's be honest, is it feasible for him to have an opinion without bias when it comes to his wife, their history and legacy? Don’t allow his demeanor, nor his seeming wholesome lack of agenda, fool you.

Let's be realistic, Hillary is the only one the GOP fears at this point. The nation was in a great situation before Bush stepped in. We should be willing to accept at this point that a proven system is what america needs and take on the GOP spin machine head on. Barrack is a great candidate eventaully he will get his turn or the GOP will eat him alive in the general election. We cannot afford to have another Republican at this point– american's power is the brink of extinction.

Let's face it: neither of them is experienced enough to be President. All these two are doing is making the Democrats look ridiculous — Hillary has that buffoon of a husband speaking for her and Obama has Oprah!

This is why the Republicans, specifically Rudy Giuliani, will win in 2008.

I agree with former President Bill Clinton. "Obama is a risk" because is a Black man, Bill Clinton think that White America is not ready for an African American President. WRONG. In my view American people are ready for change.

Senator Barack Obama for president in 2008 whether the Clintons like it or not.

It is pathetic that a former president, who somehow has been forgiven by many Americans for his disgusting indescretions as leader of our country, now stoops to making such a derogatory statement against another candidate.

His remark shows how desperate the Clinton campaign is about her slippage in the polls.

No way could I support Senator Clinton as president. Her campaign has sunk to a low level. . .and her husband isn't helping.

GO OBAMA!!

Unfortunately, it's Bill Clinton who's the risk. We're remembering all the "baggage" and the fact he had zero foreign policy experience when taking office. Obama's service on the Foreign Relations Committee speaks volumes as do the compliments from fellow Senator and Republican, Richard Lugar and other on both sides of the aisle.

Numerous other examples are out there as well. President Clinton risks making us wonder just who is running and further gaffes such as stating he was opposed to the Iraq war when the record indicates otherwise will only further harm the efforts for a Clinton third term. What part of collapasing numbers didn't you get Bill?

Lack of experience aside, the difficult but inescapable question about Obama is whether a black president, now, would be the wise choice for a nation deeply divided – socioeconomically as well as culturally – by eight years of the Bush administration. Race has absolutely nothing to do with qualification, of course, but it can have considerable bearing on the ability of a nation to collectively rally around its leadership, which America now so desperately needs to do in order to heal and move forward.

clinton does bring up an iteresting point concerning how Obama would fair as the president, i disagree with clinton however

The more the Clintons go after Obama, the more I want to vote for him.

Lincoln lost to Steven Douglas, and I believe never was a Senator, before getting the Republican nomination.

Obama is an arrogant, empty suit. If elected he will be the Democrat's version of G. W. Bush. All arrogance and not enough substance.

why has this article been the lead ticker headline for three days now?

Perhaps what this country needs is a President who hasn't spent their careers playing politics. Perhaps what this country needs is a President who will make a hard decision regardless of "votes". Perhaps what this country needs is a Government run by concerned citizens who want the best for their country, not their personal agendas. I'm a long time Republican, and I highly favor Sen. Obama.

10 minutes to wapner….

Hey Bill Clinton, thanks for doing nothing as Al-Qaeda plotted to attack the United States during your presidency! Now, after embarassing yourself and the nation, you want to go around spreading misinformation about Barack Obama? What has "experience" done for any our Presidents in the last 20 years, besides helping them to invade third world countries for oil? If Clinton wins this election, it will be four more years of the same despicable behavior. Do you people actually think Arab leaders respect Hillary Clinton enough to be honest with her, to work with her towards a common peace? Absolutely NO WAY! She would get some domestic problems taken care of, no doubt, but as far as our international affairs, forget about it. Either we vote for Obama, or this nation is sure to keep falling out of the world's favor. The time for change is now. Bill Clinton's words are irrelevant, he disgraced the presidency with his irresponsibility while in office. Obama isn't a "risk" for the democrats, another Clinton is.

I am an indepenent,female and I will not for for Hillary as she is too strident, and also I think it take a lot of nerve to talk about Obama with your reputation. Also my vote would go to John Edwards.

Isn't Hillary just as much a "one-term" Senator as Barack?

And, BTW:

"…Abe Lincoln only had one Senate term…"

And he was an unmitigated disaster. He, like Saddam Hussein invading Kuwait, invaded a sovereign nation, the Confederate States of America. He introduced military conscription and the first income tax in American history. He was widely hated not only in the South but in the North as well. It's mystified me for years why American think so highly of Lincoln–I guess it's just another instance of the victors getting to write the history books.

Good for President Bill Clinton. He is absolutely right. Obama is not ready. Hillary is more than ready!

I don't know why my last post was ignored but I'll try again.
Obama made a speech that is unforgettable for me-disregarding Ms Clinton and the boomer population as 'fighting the same old fights of the 60's and he's moving on.
He is willing to disregard an entire generation of life lessons that changed this country to its core-in his eager reach for the presidency thereby showing his inexperince.
Clinton has experience that goes back a long, long way-plus her husbands insight which gave worth to the middle class-which is so lacking now.
She has my vote-experience trumps the ridiculous dismissal of a whole generation and rich celebreties that get offended when they "help" one candidate and only one. Oh please! This whole Obama campaign reeks of inexperience.

In your filed under reference, you should consider adding "bulls..t" as a category to which this article belongs.

As if Billy's selling us out to Communist China wasn't a "risk."

correction: Lincoln never served in the Senate he lost his bid in 1858.

If Hillary Clinton gets the Democratic nomination, there will be another Republican President in 2009!

Wow.

Even when it is unequivocal that an African-American is supremely qualified for a job, even those who tout diversity the most will try to discredit him/her.

Just goes to show you that there is racism in both parties and on both ends of the political spectrum.

Liberals tell A-A's that they are not yet ready if they are qualified. And if an A-A is unqualified they will say "that's ok, you did the best you could." when we know that effort wasn't their best.

Conservatives tell A-A's that they will never be qualified even if they are and if an A-A is not they will say "see, I told you so."

Liberals have the soft bigotry of low expectations.

Conservatives have the hard bigotry of negative expectations.

Obama cuts through all the bigotry and political garbage. He is the literal embodiment of King's dream: His father was from the heartland of Africa and his mother was from the heartland of America. And all one can do is look at his accomplishments and judgment and see that he is not asking anyone to vote for him because he is Black, but because he is Qualified.

Desperation has borne out the worst of the Democratic party just as fear has borne out the worst of the Republican party.

Vote against desperation and fear…

Vote for America's Mandela…

Vote Obama '08.

This country is in dire need of a president that has intelligence and experience. We know only too well from the past seven years what happens when there is a lack of both.
The White House shouldn't be considered a place for on-the-job training. Go Hillary!!

So tell me, does being the wife of an ex-President qualify as experience? I think not

I'm hoping Edwards thumps both Clinton and Obama in Iowa. Tired of all things Clinton and all things Bush. Obama hasn't showed me one thing worth voting for.

I think Bill is a risk for Hiallry as much as Obama a risk being the president of USA. Bill, it is a risk that we would like to take no matter what you say becuase we donot want to see someone with many faces as the next president….

WHAT OBAMA LACKS IN EXPERIENCE HE MORE
THAN MAKES UP FOR IN JUDGMENT BY VOTING AGAINST THE IRAQ WAR. IF PRESIDENT BUSH HAD TAKEN OBAMAS ADVICE
THE DOLLAR WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN WORTHLESS AND 3900 SOLDIERS KILLED WOULD STILL BE ALIVE.
TOR, SUN VALLEY, ID

Posted By TOR HEYERDAHL, SUN VALLEY, IDAHO : December 16, 2007 12:09 pm
________________________________________

oh boy here we again on another B.S. OBAMA WASN'T EVEN ON SENATE so he never voted at all. It is easy to sit on a fence and make claims versus doing something about.

I am with you Bill, you were a great president and I want to vote for Hillary now. She is the best choice for our country and she will make sure that we all have afordable health insurance, where now man, woman or child will go without insulrance coverage. I will vote for her only.

Weak attempt, keep trying Billy.
We don't want you in the white house.
(BUSH,BUSH,CLINTON,CLINTON,BUSH,BUSH,CLINTON???)
I don't think so….
America wants a REAL change…

this notion of Obama “isn't experienced enough to be President” is sheer nonsense brought on by the Clintons. Hilary slept with Bill while president this is not experience. When you hear Obama’s policy proposals and speeches (on his website) you know that this man is like no other since JFK –the compassion and empathy and REALNESS and understanding of issues Americans face & his core message would change America and the World forever. If the Americans were smart they would have elected Kerry the first time around but elected Bush. If they learned their lesson the first time around they would elect Barack but I suspect they will elect Hilary and Rudy the latter will win and America will keep pushing it self further and further into a hole and becoming less relevant on the international stage –which is actually a good thing. America will switch places with Europe. If you actually think about what these elections you will realize that Hilary wants the presidency to be the first woman! Simple as that. Barack never wanted the presidency he only ran after being drafted by hundreds of thousands of Americans and receiving millions of worlds of encouragement from around the world. Some of you talk associate “assassination” with Barack –the world is watching and we all know too well. I know it is not every American –there are some good people (many) but some are utter morons incapable of rational thinking…

Posted By sarah el paso TX : December 16, 2007 12:31 pm
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It is sad to see some women are still living in stone ages who thinks Hillary's marriage to Bill meant just sleeping with him. I pity women who don't have self worth and take cheap shots at HIllary. As far as I remember during clinton years and till to date- HIllary is the most active first lady.
Next president should definitely invest in education with focus on women's issues so that this type of mindset is changed.

The Clinton's are a puppet for the New World Order, and the media is in favor of the "New World Order."

They don't have a chance…..

Running with the Devil.

911truth.org

Peace.

I would rather a rookie with good morals and ethics like Barack than…

Hillary 2008!
Laura 2012!
Jeb 2016!
Chelsey 2020!

…because they are experienced.

Congress also needs a full cleanup. Start looking for new candidates in your local races. Get ride of the entrenched power structure that is so very disconnected from reality and getting $$ from big Oil, Pharma, and Military complex.

Also make sure the new ones we elect are not bought out as well. We do this in the next two elections and the world would be a much better place.

Bill Clinton is absolutely right. The risk to our nation is way too great. We need to elect the best person for the job and obviously, Mr. Obama is not that person. We are currently suffering the results of “electing” (and I use the term lightly) an unqualified president and it is time to take this country back. Perhaps someday Mr. Obama will be the right person, but that time has not come. We must stabilize and repair the damage done by the current administration and we need a president who is ready to hit the ground running.

Obama has the same experience Bill had when he was running. What now that Obama is running against his wife who has even less experience than Obama she is considered to have better experience because she is his wife. Obama has more elective experince than Hillary.

Is Bill really criticizing Obama, or is he actually praising him? If you read carefully, he says: "he's fresh, he's new, he's never made a mistake. And he has massive political skills, and we're willing to risk it." Isn't Bill actually contradicting himself? WHAT BETTER FOR A COUNTRY, THAN A WINNER WHO HASN'T MADE ANY MISTAKES, EVEN THOUGH HE HAS HAD VERY IMPORTANT POLITICAL POSITIONS? (State senator for many years, US senator for two). Obama's campaign should use Bill's words in Obama's favor, and immediately start using a new slogan: "Vote for the fresh, new face, who HAS NEVER MADE ANY MISTAKES, in Bill Clinton's own words!!" Making mistakes doesn't mean you have the capability to solve them; having made lots of mistakes (Hillary and her alleged "experience"), doesn't mean a person corrected the situations satisfactorily, nor does it mean their "experience" on making such mistakes is a good one. OBAMA HAS NEVER MADE ANY MISTAKES, and those are Good Ol' Bill Clinton's own words!!!

What other options do we have?
I agree, Obama has no experience, but so did Bush look at were it got us.
A no vote for Hilary is a vote to put another Republican in the W/H
Greg Stanford

Oh Monte,

One more thing. Will you still quote the polls when they go south for the winter? Or are those just something quoted when it is politically expedient to do so?

When they do go South, and they will, will you change your mind about Bill Clinton being right and say that he is wrong? Or will you discount the polls like the Clintons do, when doing so is needed?

Remember, HRC was once quoting the polls too so as to vindicate her electability. I find all the poll spinning by the Clinton campain and the loyal Clintonistas a bit humorous.

There is a word for why they spin the web of lies they do, D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-I-O-N.

WOW! I guess this just proves how corrupt the Democrats are too. All they really care about is keeping in the "old guard". Good job Bill, way to keep looking out for the country.

I'm not an Obama supporter, but Bill Clinton couldn't have given Obama a better compliment.

When was the last time the US elected a President based on 1 year of senate service? I don't know, but in 1860 the US elected Abraham Lincoln, who had been beaten in a senate race two years earlier and never held an elected federal office.

Of course, Lincoln only held the nation together during the civil war.

Nice one Bill.

Hillary (Bill), I can't vote for you because I don't trust you – you have plenty of experiences that have demonstrated that.

Obama, I can't vote for you because because you have very little relevant experience. However, if my fellow Americans disagree with me, I would like to apply for a senior position in your State department. My international experience includes vacations in Mexico, Canada, and the UK…and I did have a layover in France that should count!

Hey Monte,

Is that why Bill Clinton said the same thing Obama is saying now about experience, when he ran for President in 1992?

So experience doesn't really count in '92 when Bill ran, but it does now, since his wife, Hillary Clinton, is running as the candidate of experience.

By the way, Richard Nixon also ran as the candidate of experience in a time when the nation was dealing with an unpopular war. Guess who was running against him? John F. Kennedy. JFK was the candidate of change with little experience and did beat Nixon.

HRC is certainly no JFK, but it is funny how she is now trying to remake herself as the candidate of change. But she is oh so much like Nixon. And we all know how the Nixon presidency ended, eh?

Bill Clinton talks out of both sides of his mouth when it is politically convenient and HRC does the same thing. We can expect a HRC administration to be much the same.

Wow, Monte…you must of looked far and wide to find the ONE poll out there that shows Clinton beating all Republican candidates. Every other poll taken show that she's the LEAST likely candidate to do that. Hillary Clinton is not electable. If she is the nominee you will see "swift-boating" brought to new heights. This woman is polarizing and not good for our country. We've had the Clintons in the White House….now is the time for REAL change. And that change is NOT Hillary Clinton.

If Obama wins I'm immigrating to Switzerland.

True colors of America!
Racism still living large in America.
Can't stand a Black man running for President.

It is very demeaning for Bill Clinton to call Barack Obama a 'risk' without applying the same criteria to Hilary. She has similar political experience as Obama and considering some of her poor decisions in the past (1994 health care fiasco, attempting to prevent the FBI from securing Vince Foster's office until she got to go through papers after his suicide) one could conclude Hilary is a worse risk than Barack Obama.

Bill is one hundred percent right.

http://www.surveyusa.com

OHIO
guiliani 44 guiliani 46
clinton 48 obama 43

huckabee 45 huckabee 44
clinton 47 obama 41

ALABAMA

guiliani 50 huckabee 47
clinton 45 clinton 46

guliani 55 huckabee 48
obama 38 obama 41

MASSACHUSETTS
guiliani 44 guliani 40
obama 46 clinton 54

New YORK
guiliani 46 clinton 56
obama 46 guiliani 37

KENTUCKY
guiliani 52 clinton 48
obama 38 guiliani 44

Experience MATTERS… running a first term senator who missed 33% of all votes during 2005-2006 session is dangerous.. can you imagine the commericals….

attacks on experience add up.. people will not rally around someone based on those attacks.. When I asked a coworker what she thought about OBAMA, she said "the only people who say experience doesn't matter are people who don't have it."

but you know what STATE POLLS MATTER since a president is decided by the electoral college.

obama may outpoll clinton in some head to head matchups, but clinton's ability to pick up white women in traditional republican areas like the south is something that is a positive
Posted By sue johnson des moines, iowa : December 15, 2007 6:20 pm

Sue, does that mean you are voting for Joe Biden? After all he has the most experience?

Dear President Clinton,

Being either inexperience or making a mistake is one thing. Being dishonest is another thing and frankly much more important!

this notion of Obama “isn't experienced enough to be President” is sheer nonsense brought on by the Clintons. Hilary slept with Bill while president this is not experience. When you hear Obama’s policy proposals and speeches (on his website) you know that this man is like no other since JFK –the compassion and empathy and REALNESS and understanding of issues Americans face & his core message would change America and the World forever. If the Americans were smart they would have elected Kerry the first time around but elected Bush. If they learned their lesson the first time around they would elect Barack but I suspect they will elect Hilary and Rudy the latter will win and America will keep pushing it self further and further into a hole and becoming less relevant on the international stage –which is actually a good thing. America will switch places with Europe. If you actually think about what these elections you will realize that Hilary wants the presidency to be the first woman! Simple as that. Barack never wanted the presidency he only ran after being drafted by hundreds of thousands of Americans and receiving millions of worlds of encouragement from around the world. Some of you talk associate “assassination” with Barack –the world is watching and we all know too well. I know it is not every American –there are some good people (many) but some are utter morons incapable of rational thinking…

It's one thing to question the inexperience of Obama, but exactly what "experience" can Hillary point to besides being the wife of a president and her recent job in the senate?
She keeps touting her "35 years of don't texperience" as if she's done something to qualify her to run this country.

Any president is a risk, except for Hillary. With Hillary there is no risk, because there is a guarantied scandal already attached to her presidency. We are guarantied corruption and politics as usual. Its a safe bet. I think I'd rather risk it, thanks anyway Slick Willy.

Obama 08

I AGREE! Bill is right, the GOP nominee could and will easily win over Obama if he is the Democrat nominee. Go Clinton!

I will take a Clinton White House over an Obama White House any day. It will take experience to get us out of the mess that we are in. Hillary is for change and has the courage and the experience to bring change. Obama needs to grow up first.

1. Clinton didn't run in '88 because he had NO CHANCE of winning against Reagan's legacy. It's not that he didn't have the experience, it's just he knew he couldn't win with Bush running off of Reagan's popularity. Let's get it straight.

In summary, if Obama wins the nomination, I think Obama will be ok as long as he stays honest and sticks to his ideas.

I am a great admirer of Bill Clinton
BUT
his wife is running for president and he should not use his position to campaign for her by denegrating other candidates.. he should stick to stumping for Hilary.
dirty pool, Bill

This dialogue has little to do with what was actually reported. To correct one of the comments, here is what the article says:

"Asked later in the interview if he thought voters would be "rolling the dice about America" if they elect Obama president, Clinton did not outright disagree, saying, "It's less predictable."

Clinton did not call it rolling the dice, as a matter of fact, he refused to call it that, changing the wording to be less accusing and derogatory. He was answering questions, not making a speech.

People, we have a criminal president in office moving our country toward fascism who lied us into a war that has killed thousands of our young men and women, and you want to talk about BJ's in the oval office? Our federal deficit is at record levels after being eliminated just 7 years ago and you want to talk about whether Hillary kisses her husband? Even people with reasonable incomes are sturggling with healthcare costs.

Does anyone else understand that we are in the process of watching our country's demise? We should all be ashamed of ourselves.

WHAT OBAMA LACKS IN EXPERIENCE HE MORE
THAN MAKES UP FOR IN JUDGMENT BY VOTING AGAINST THE IRAQ WAR. IF PRESIDENT BUSH HAD TAKEN OBAMAS ADVICE
THE DOLLAR WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN WORTHLESS AND 3900 SOLDIERS KILLED WOULD STILL BE ALIVE.
TOR, SUN VALLEY, ID

He says he does not want a President who has never made a mistake and had to correct it… Would he rather have the kind of President who makes numerous mistakes, but outright refuses to own up to or correct them? I think the former is a much safer bet for humanity – maybe not for the status quo?

Man, I still blame Bill for getting Bush elected in 2000. His womanizing is what prompted this vicious attack cycle between Rep. and Dem. That was the most damaging thing done to this country and this democracy before the Iraq war. The Clinton's just don't know any other way than to attack. If Bill could have kept it in his pants, Gore would have won, and the planet would have been 8 years earlier to prevent this to nearly irreversible climate change.

Yeah. Like Hillary is experienced. Like Bill was. This is sad and pathetic. People wanna say it's about race? And Hillary is not about GENDER?

Bill Clinton, and many people who have commented here in his favor, need to yank their heads out of their anuses and get onboard with the idea of CHANGE.

" If I'm not mistaken Abe Lincoln only had one Senate term. Correct me if I'm wrong."
Posted By Trollmaster, CA

You are incorrect, but not by much.

Abe Lincoln was only an Illinois Representative for 10 years before becoming President.

So you who speak of "Obama is inexperienced" Obama has more experience than Abe Lincoln did before becoming President .

I don't see how electing a woman President who owes her political career to her husband is a step forward for women.

Bill should be careful of encouraging voters too look too closely at Obama's experience less they also look at Hillary's. How did Hillary got elected to the Senate? She beat out opponents who worked their way up politically only because she had been married to a President, and not because of all her years of experience she had representing the people of NY.

Oh, and Hillary "I want to be der Fuhrer" is not a risk????? Bill, go back to eating cheeseburgers and filandering…..what you do best

Thank goodness that former president Bill Clinton put in his two cents. Perhaps Mr. Clinton can help Mr. Obama by showing him how to have an affair while in office, lie to his wife and country on national TV and embarrass the most prestigious office in the world. Whose credibility and "experience" is in question again?

What an arrogant man. I think that you are to old now and a liability to the party. One must think you are developing dementia since you don't remember standing with Bush for the war along with Hillary.

Also I think you are a pathetic liar,
How can we believe you when you lied to the america people without even having a consious.

Please go bac to bed Billy b/c you are no longer the president and yu and your wilfe needs some rest with those garbage bags under your eyes.

I am anafrican american woman who will NOT vote for your wife I am not blindsided by the manipulation that you have put on the AA communtiy.

I am supporting Obama in 08

The main reason why the Clinton's are attacking Obama is because he is starting to inch his way up the ladder. Hilary is getting worried about Obama giving her a real challenge and so she is going back to the same tactics she has used against him from day one, "experience..or lack of it". As we can all see her poll numbers are slipping. This is most likely due to the fact of her constant flipp flopping and changing her political views daily.

Bill-

If experience is your basis for electability, then why aren't you backing Biden?

You talk out of both sides of your mouth. You did when you were President, and continue today. This is one trait your wife has adopted, and therefore, she is the unelectable one.

We don't want an underhanded, lying politician who feels it's more important to provide incentives to big business and lobbyists in a quid pro quo environment.

Slick Willie didn't run in 1988 because he had too many girls on the side taking care of his wife's duties……Now he's afraid that Hillary might "Blow" the election…….

I am now 66yrs of age and voted every year since I regestered to vote at 18.This will be the 1st. eliction I will not vote in the more I hear from both parties just make me sick.Each one thinks they have the best writers for that they want to say.I am on a fixed income and not any of these people even have an idea how we get by each day.They need to take their millions and just go home.

"Lack of experience" sounds similar to Bush senior's "Family Values" platform when he lost his re-election bid.

What I mean is, you've only got presidential experience if you've been the vice or the president previously, nobody else has the experience.

Bill we've got problems to fix in this country and you and the wife need to get out of the way!

During Bill Clinton's presidency, many ex-military like myself were annoyed by the fact we could possibly have Clinton's signature on our retirement certificate. Clinton was a liar and a horrible example to the troops.

Anything he says should be disregarded. The American people see right through this "lack of experience" media blitz.

Hilary lacks conviction on any issue, she changes her position easily and straight answers are hard to come by. Obama has integrity and wisdom that escapes the rest of his opponents.

Obama, hasn't lowered himself to embarrassing Hilary by asking her to release controversial financial documents (from when she was first lady) The republicans will ask for the financial data, and embarrass her… now there's a risk.

Hillary would be the wrong pick for the Democratic candidate or President.

Clinton poised himself as the modern-day JFK. Well that makes Hillary the modern day Jackie-O, and I think on close inspection, the shoe fits.

Yes apart from Bill, Hillary graduated top of her class at Yale Law and was twice voted a top 100 lawyer. Neither of these honors put her into the national political spotlight anymore than Jackie Bouvier's Debutante of the year cover of Life Magazine. We know Hill because of Bill. And because of the public marital connection we can also inquire about that celebrity.
Although I do not support examining a marriage because I believe the only people concerned are the parties that take the vow, I think this marriage, like Jackie's was more about money/power connection than about any true marital connection. Both women looked the other way when their spouses were unfaithful. They both tolerate the most basic breach of trust very well.
I'll never forget Hill's "When you get him, you get me.."comment, she is very full of herself. I fail to see how such a person is good for the American people. Seeing Bill beat the pavement on her behalf only keeps the questions of character and dysfunctional marriage alive for me. I agree with one of the earlier comments stating this is simply Bill's paying Hill back.

I don't see how the Clinton's are healthy for America and I think the both of them should just go away.

America, you are being asked to vote based on the fear of the unknown instead of your hopes for the future.

Does this type of campaigning sound familiar? It should, it's been used in the last two presidential elections, BY REPUBLICANS! How truly shameless by the Clinton campaign.

If my fellow Democrats are dumb enough to nominate Hillary, I will have to reassess whether the Democratic party is the right one for me. Just knowing that there are Hillary supporters out there already makes me wonder!

Obama/Edwards or Edwards/Obama '08

The Clintons are huge flip-floppers and that is what annoys me. Hillary strongly agreed with the war and Bush then disagrees on both. Also, Bill Clinton while in office wanted to regarded Iraq as a threat and wanted to check for weapons. Now hes aganist Bush looking for weapons.

Boy, a lot of Obama lovers are in for a rude awakening come election day. Can't wait to see it happen. Go Hillary!!

Posted By Geri Sacramento CA : December 15, 2007 11:03 pm

haha sorry buddy, in case you havent sensed the need for change in this country, maybe you are overseas, but the american people want no more lies from their government they want real honest leadership, and the mixed race guy is the real deal, no more clinton-bush dynasty and lies, poll driven politics, i cant wait for slick willy and hrc to disappear, america is done with them! The challenges that lie ahead for america demands powerful leadership and good judgement, which im sure obama will deliver effortlessly with the right cabinet, and yes obama is a little risk, hillary is even a worse risk, all politicians are a risk, but we need new and bold leadership, with inspiring ideas we need to dream bigger as america is falling behind, os oprah said we need OBAMA!

I agree with Bill… Obama will be whipped by republicans.. Hillary can deal with it .. Hillary is hard working and sincere… Obama is … I just don't now.. and to Obama… please stop acting like a Bill Clinton.

It seems to me, that both parties are basically the same anymore.Bill, governor of a screwed up state. Wubya, governor of a state he screwed up. Bill, signed NAFTA, and started an economic problem. Wubya, he takes us into Iraq, and helps the military industrial complex.
Give me someone who doesn't have their experience.

go check out obama's healthcare policy proposal. it's a joke.

UNIVERSAL

FEDERAL-GOVERNMENT-FUNDED
PREVENTION-BASED

ANTI-MONOPOLY-BY-PHARMACEUTICAL / MEDICAL INDUSTRY

PRIMARY-CARE-PHYSICIAN-BASED

NO-CORPORATE-INSURANCE-INVOLVED

NURSES-PRACTICING-BASICS

PHAMARCISTS-PRESCRIBING-BASICS

AS ADVOCATED BY CONSCIENTIOUS DOCTORS AND SCHOLARS

HEALTHCARE SYSTEM NOW!!!!!!!

Now there's the pot calling the kettle "black" !

A vote for hrc would indeed be a new low for our country, because we would have a hrc which is a devisive person and bill a skirt chaser, lets take back our country america, lets end the bush-clinton-bush-clinton dynasty, and no they dont own the white house, it belongs to the american people and they can elect whomever they please, im tired of the clintons acting like america owes them something, this is not a monarchy and hillary will not be crowned, its a democracy and the people will vote as they please, lets restore americas dignity and respect in the world, obama 08, 12!

We should remember what happened last time we eleceted a president in the hope that he will learn on the job and surround himself with experienced people.

Bill Clinton had a lot more executive experience than Obama when he ran in 92.

I can see how people feel that Obama has a lack of experience, but I do not think that detracts from the fact that he will make an amazing president. He is extremely believable, and I think a lot of people feel that they really know where he stands on a lot of issues. If he surrounds himself with the right people, his moral compass with the experience of those around him will make a killer executive branch.

President Clinton I use to have a ton of respect for you – after reading the comments that you made I have lost almost all of it. Not only are your comments close minded and without merit, they are a direct insult to every voter in this country who is an Obama supporter – a large number of us who voted for you. Didn't think so then but starting to think that maybe my judgement was flawed then but it isn't now because Barack Obama is the leader to get the USA back on the map and pull us back together.

As Senator Obama said, the Clinton campaign is getting desperate and the things that they are doing are very sad.

This coming from a person who used a Cigar to get his kicks while leading the Country. She is no better.

Pleeeeeeeze, Mr. Ex-Prez.

Ron Paul is more of a threat to the Bush and Clinton Dynasty.

RonPaul2008(dot)com if you want someone with integrity to take your Country back.

Good luck….

How much experience do you need to not lie to the American people?

The executive office is about leadership and character. Most decisions are made under advisement Reading briefs thoroughly asking the right questions, is important. Intelligence, critical thinking skills are important and so is character. People with low moral bars tend to have advisors who are the same. People who are brutally honest tend to have advisors who are as well.

Its funny that by saying this, Bill is also panning half of the people he employed as President who have switched over to the Obama camp. I'd love to see the shock on the Clinton's faces if/when Hillary loses the primary.

The Republicans are DYING to have Hillary as the candidate…they are going to eat her alive!!! And if she is the democratic candidate I WILL vote Republican!!!

bill clinton got elected by outdoing GOP in policies, domestic and international, in disguise as a democrat. that's why GOPers hate him so much. his kind of Reagan democrats should be fired from their positions in the next election. does anyone have a link to a site that has a list of such cancerous self-serving weasles in the democratic party, so that voters can pick them out and throw them into trash can, come 2008 elections?

Hey Bill who is running here you or Hillary????? Do she not have an arguement of her own?? We are over you and your wife. When the American people want your opinion on something we will ask…First the "boys" were too hard on her, now Obama is a risk. In most country men don't even see women as being on the same level are you going to cry the "boys" were too hard on her then when they refuse every peace treaty or bill she attempts?? Go away and take your clueless wife with you and if you are not going to take her with you then at least let her stand on her own two feet. Also make sure you agree on the same issues before you go public with your stand "Mr. I was against the war from the beginning"!! That is a complete contradiction to your wife Mr. "FORMER" President!

President Clinton is absolutely right. None of the proponents, accept a few who are obtuse intellectually, would entrust their lives to a surgeon who is inexperienced or entrust their retirement portfolio to brokerage firm which is inexperienced or entrust their vehicles to a mechanic who is inexperienced or entrust their spiritual care to a clergy-person who is inexperienced or even entrust their bodies to a mortician who is inexperienced so why should a nation entrust its affairs to a president who is inexperienced and offers only "freshness" and "newness" as an alternative? An inexperienced president will have to face an experienced congress who won't treat him/her as a "rock star" or be awed by his/her "fresh face" or be moved by the rhetoric of "hope." If experience is so irrelevant lets abandon getting an education or apprentice programs. Lets simply tell our children to plunge into the arena of life without preparation and go for it!! If that doesn't make sense, neither does it make sense to offer up inexperience as a remedy for the misappropriation of or the ideology bound use of experience that has been the mark of the present administration.

try and find any meaningful difference between clintons and bushes in terms of their policy choices and the people they choose to consult with. i dare any of you. any takers?????

Here's Bill showing his obsession with power again. We can not afford a Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton term of deception and division.

One poster said it all. Lincoln only had one Congressional term's experience when elected President.

Obama has taken the high road in his campaign uniting Americans. He put her in her place when she interrupted him with that obnoxious cackle during that last debate.

Isn't it inappropriate for a former Democratic president to be speaking so negatively about the man who may well be the Democratic nominee? It may not be cute come next year when Mitt or Rudy or whoever can run ads saying "even Bill Clinton doesn't trust Obama with the reigns of the country."

This interview was another misfire. Hilary's campaign has not been well run lately, which makes me doubt the narrative that she's the only one who can stand up to the Republicans. At the point when she's finding it difficult to take on Obama without looking silly, I just don't think she'd be that much better at fighting the vast right wing conspiracy.

I have a hunch that genuine Rovian tactics would beat awkward poser Rovian tactics.

POSITION DISCLOSURE: I'm an undecided independent who's not considering Hilary.

Pres Bill says he didn't run in 1988 because he thought he wasn't ready yet. We're to assume running against an incredibly popular incumbent had nothing to do with it? 4 years later, was it that he thought he was so much better prepared, or that 3 years of bruising recession and a failed war in Iraq made the incumbent unpopular and weak? Pres Bill loves to attribute the best of intentions to himself, but he's always been a realist, and modifying history doesn't change that.

thanks to you bill, and your doing absolutely nothing about islamo fascism and/or iraqi violations of the united nation imposed mandates in your two terms as president, we had 9-11 and 3000+ dead..! and now you've got a problem with a us senator running for president..? from what i've seen, obama at least has a spine and will do a much better job as president than you ever did.., or your spineless wife will ever do..! just go away bill, will you please..! (a gulf, bosnian, and cold war combat vet)

I was always a strong clinton supporter, but i dont think one can judge obama's qualifications based on the fact that he hasnt made political mistakes, and had to correct them, of course obama has made mistakes.. notin teh oval office but he has made mistakes, he is qualified, experienced, and has a proven track record of brining people together. I want America to be respected again, and i fear clinton would not be able to do that.

Additionally being a first lady does not qualify as experience.

I totally agreed with President Clinton. Barack wasn't prepared to be Senator for Illinois, he is a good persona lime millions of other Americans but to believe that a person with his personal, business and government experiences can be the leader of this country during the currents times is naive and RISKY.
Obama keep telling the the same old experience is irrelevant, sorry to say to him, that he is wrong. is very easy to talk about change, in fact we hear the same slongans in every campaign; the key is how are we going to make those changes and the leadership to make those changes happens. Obama has never said how he is going to make those changes and he definitely is not the knowledgeable leader to make it happen. So far Obama has fail us all in Illinois.

I've read all these comments here, and the one question that hasn't been asked is – "What about Barrack Obama is a uniter?" Because he says something about himself, with no evidence to back it up, does not make it so.
It appears as if Senator Obama decided that, as another rookie from a southern state 7 years ago decided, it would make a good campaign slogan to announce that he would be a uniter, not a divider.
It is my belief that the country would be just as divided, if not more so, if a very liberal African American were elected to the Presidency.
His campaign director, David Axelrod has been running Obama's campaign for President since the day he was sworn in as US Senator, by video-taping his interactions and appearances for future campaign commercials. I find that to be cynical and not righteous.
People may argue back and forth about President Clinton's opinions, but one fact is true – Obama's campaign is based on what he has said about himself, not what other's have said about him, except for Oprah, and that relationship is admittedly based on race. Senator Obama has been running for President for years and years, and so he wrote two books to innoculate himself against any dirt-digging against him.
Because he writes and says it about himself, does not make it fact.

I believe that if Senator Clinton had admitted to cocaine and drug use in her college years, the press would be digging and digging to find her 'dealers' and who she got high with, where she got high, etc.
The press has given him a pass on his past, and all we know of this very young man is what he himself has told us. I would like another perspective, besides Oprah's and his wife's, and Gayle King's.
It is certainly true that he is a bright young man; that doesn't mean he has the gravitas to be President at this time when the job is bigger than ever.
I don't see how he would carry even one southern state, or Ohio, or western states. Have any of you Obama backers actually taken a look at the electoral map and found a winning picture, never-mind the Republican Swiftboating which will inevitably come at Obama? He is already small on the world stage, after they finish with him we will no longer be able to see him he will be so tiny.
Respect your elders, and remember, because Obama says he will unite and bring together, ask yourself just how, in such a permanently divided country, he is going to do that. He will bring out all of our shallowly buried itches regarding race, generational clashes, and yes, experience. He may be as young as a Kennedy when they took office, but does Barrack Obama have any experience on the world stage? I don't think he has even been to Iraq.
Could be wrong. But as a Senator I believe he has been calculating his every vote and move for this run.
Regardless of his positions, opinions, etc. he is an empty suit with many slogans. Am I re-living 1999 all over again? Why do I feel that way?

Bill, so how much more experienced is Hillary than Biden, than Richards, than Dodd…. If Bill is talking about Obama's "inexperience" as a risk then Hillary is no different

I read this and I thought I heard my car backfiring…apparently just another troubled campaign strategy.

I thought Hillary was going to stop the negative campaigns (reported last week)…very frustrating. As an undecided, I just want to hear about the vision and strategy.

Candidates, Please unslime this presidential campaign season.

The Clinton philosophy is a suck for Bill is a blow for freedom!

What is he worried about?…his wife or the people of America?

What experience did Bill Clinton have when he was elected President? He was a two-term governor of Arkansas. He had zero experience in the Senate, no experience at the national level, and not a clue about international issues. It is his right to be biased, but unethical to be hypocritical.

Isn't this the same Slick Willie who looked us all in the eye, wagged his finger at us and lie? Does anyone still believe what he says?

Besides the experince to be able to turn the lights off an off in the white house and be able to flush the toilet, what other experiences did Hillary acquire in White House? Clinton was able to continue his sexual activites with interns , and she was not even able to see it. What can you expect from her?….Iraq vote on war and on recent vote on Iran prove her inability to run the country…

A few weeks ago I was leaning heavily towards Sen. Clinton. But my support has declined as she and Pres. Clinton have stepped up their negative comments towards other candidates, especially Sen. Obama. To call Obama inexperienced is to reflect on his own inexperience when he entered federal politics in 1992. But, more to the point, the comments of the Clinton’s reminds me of why a fresh perspective is needed in Washington. Out of the Clinton years came great division. Now the Clintons are attempting to divide the Democrats. Not what I want: not what America needs.

Bill Clinton and the Bush family CREATED the wars of the 1990's. They made money from them, enriched their friends with them, and took credit from them.

They privatized government owned prisons and other public facilities and sold them to their mob friends and/or foreigners. They tried to sell port security to their friends at UAE. China is their best global "partner," and sells poison products now to our children.

They monitor Americans and invade our privacy, and their buddy Guiliani is making the money and gathering the information. And they use it to set people up and put them in prison, like Governor Siegelman of Alabama.

Now Bill Clinton using VERBAL TERROR TACTICS to frighten the American people into putting a Bush/Clinton Criminal back into office.

Isn't thirty years of mob families, dirty dynasties, and corporate, "golden parachute" greed enough?

Both Obama and Hillary face huge odds…when was the last time a Senator became President? The American people tend to vote administrators (Governors) into the hightest office. Senators just bring too much baggage. By this trend, for the Democrats, only Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, stands a chance. Meanwhile, on the Republican side, we have three with administrative experience: Huckabee, Romney, and Guiliani (sorry John McCain). Clearly, the GOP is betting that this trend continues.

You know what? I think Bill Clinton just hijacked Hillary Clinton's campaign here. Didn't she used to say in the beginning it was her campaign and not an extension of Bill's presidency and now all of a sudden it is about the two of them? Hillary, he's overshadowing you. This is why you're slipping in the polls.

Bill Clinton was a good president. However, he wasn't that great. He signed NAFTA, the Telecommunications act, and shamed our nation with his affair, and his scandal helped Gore lose.
He doesn't have the right to mis-interpret the case for Obama as wanting to just "throw away everyone with experience." The problem is that people like his wife are not LEARNING FROM THEIR MISTAKES!!!
We want leaders, not poll-tested, sound-bite friendly doormats like Kerry and Clinton. It is time for someone to be a real leader, and get this country in the right direction. Clinton takes so much money from corporations, she'll probably change the name of our country to "the United States of America, brought to you by Pfizer." Leadership doesn't mean cozying up to corporate interests, but it doesn't mean telling them to go to hell either. Obama is the best person to find a balance between both and be a real president for a change, instead of a spoiled rich kid (Bush) and a triangulating philanderer (Clinton). Our most recent presidents have been too self-obsessed and self-important to do what is necessary, that needs to stop.

I'm sick and tired of hearing from people " Let's not forget, Obama was the only one that got it right on Iraq" as more than a few responders here say. He didn't get it right, he DIDN'T VOTE because he wasn't even in GOVERNMENT! There is NO WAY to know for sure how he WOULD have really voted people! The problem is we are all so concerned with what our own small issues are that we don't see the BIG issue at hand and that's the REPUBLICANS. We need to be a party of ONE VOICE and lead this country back to the greatness it once had.

How mature do you have to be to have a White House page suck you off in the Oval Office? Clinton hasn't set the bar so high that Obama can't jump over it.

Hey Bill, was OBAMA a RISK whe YOU campaigned for HIM in ILLINOIS when he was running for SENATOR? Bill Clinton has been and always will be a liar and a drag on the American People. BILL embarassed the Office of the President of the United States, he allowed Al Quieda to attack the USS COLE, Embassies and the WTC the first time WITHOUT action. So much for Bill Clinton's foreign policies and "risk" assessment skills.

Bill Clinton is not biased! He is such a great former leader that he would never recommend one candidate over another. What is wrong with you people? Don't you realize how much he loves this country and only wants what's best for us. Why would he care about his wife now; he never did before. Come on, people, we know that Bill speaks from the heart and is completely impartial. Can't you see that Hillary is by far the best possible person to lead this country.
She owes noone and will only care about those people for whom she feels their pain.

Come on Person. WAKE UP! BILL CLINTON Never stepped a Day in Washington before he was President. He was a State Governor in his Third Term. OBAMA DOES HAVE EXPERIENCE! I am from Illinois. Barack has a degree from HARVARD, Barack is a Civil Rights Attorney, Barack was a Professor of Constitutional LAW, Barack chose to work grassroots as a community organize in the roughest ares of Chicago, Barack dedicated himself to thousads of Union Workers who had lost their jobs in Chicago and Gary Indiana, Barack spend years in the State Legislature here in Illinois working with EVERYONE to get positive things done for Illinois. Illinois is an amazing State with Health Care for EVERY CHILD and guaranteed education for every Veteran. BARACK HAS THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AT HEART! HE WILL RESTORE DIGNITY to THE OVAL OFFICE; after Bill Clinton and Georger Bush shamed the Office with "Oral relations" and Illegal Wars destroying the respect for th Presidency.

To Vic Novosad, Sugar Land, Texas, who says:
"To all Bill Clinton bashers, it should be remembered that he was one of the most successful presidents we've had. When he took over, no jobs could be had, the economy was at ground-zero,"

I don't know what fantasy land you are living in. I had a FANTASTIC job before Bill Clinton took office. Then he signed in NAFTA and also opened up H-1 and L-1 and between those programs, brought millions of foreigners here, mostly from India and China to take our jobs. Many industries here, especially IT and telecommunications, are now overrun with foreigners and many of us who were in those industries, like myself, are now workingin other industries and making less. I now make about half what I did during those years, and its because of Bill Clinton and his wife.

There's too much at stake in this presidential election for the Dems to nominate an inexperienced smooth-talking opportunist! Hillary has worked hard her whole life and she knows the system–she'll make real change, get us out of Iraq and finally get us health care we deserve!

So, here we go……Hill needs help and she's leaning on your husband to get it. TEAM CLINTON…..please sit down. I'm not sure about Obama's qualifications….but I am sure about Hill's lack. I sure hope republicans don't get the office back. But with these kind of attempts by TEAM CLINTON, I'm starting to wonder…..

Clinton was a terrible President. He showed no leadership skills…just an ability to read the polls. He was incapable to taking a hard stand and sticking with it regardless of what the polls indicate. We don't need another President that "leads" by referendum. Now he is trying to rewrite history to paint himself as someone he isn't, nor wasn't. He's also portraying Hillary as someone she isn't. Hillary is too much of a risk…we need someone with conviction and the fortitude to stick with it regardless of daily fluctuations in an opinion poll.

No More Nepotism In The White House!
No More Nepotism In The White House!
No More Nepotism In The White House! 20 years is long enough for the Bush and Clinton families. This HAS to stop, people! Get your heads on straight, there are several other candidates outside the Clinton's that can do this job. Our forefathers would be livid if they knew we would be caught up in the trap of charisma (good ole Bill, winkwink) and kept 2 families in power for 24-28 years! This has GOT to stop! Vote ABC: Anybody But Clinton! You Clinton supporters are like adult children who won't leave home, it's time to grow up and move on! This country deserves better than the Clinton's with their constant lies, blaming anybody but them for their mistakes and their sham of a marriage. Don't say that doesn't matter either, it does more than you think.

Some of our greatest presidents had "no experience"

Lincolon, JFK, George Washington….the list goes on and on….

So Barack can call the current government corrupt and game playing, say Hillary is a supporter of a corrupt government (basically calling her a criminal) and thats ok.
But, someone takes a stab at him and he acts holier than thow and says "that's the kind of politics we've become accustomed to.”
I used to think he was great but, now he seems like a sissy with a big voice.

Obama is more than experienced. He is qualified, and far more qualified than Hillary. Obama has been an elected official for 11 years, three more than Hillary. Furthermore, he has experience working on the city, state, and federal level. Lastly, he used to teach constitutional law, meaning, he knows how the constitution is supposed to used and interpreted.

I am reading the comments here and they seem to be 2 to 1 against Clinton (both of them). Oh, Bill, we hardly knew ye! Who would have thought you'd sink to the level of the people who assasinated YOUR character. Everyone else from the Clinton team on Obama's side. Why don't you make the jump as well?

I agree with Sherry, Horn Lake, MS…

Except on one point. I feel there is only one Candidate Running who has the capability, experience, International Savy, Diplomatic genius, Economic Strategy, a true desire for Peace, a true desire to serve his people and who is true to his convictions whether they have the popular vote or not. And that Candidate is Joe Biden.

The rest of the Candidates are in it for the Glory and Power of the Position, the Huge Salary it bestows, for the good of their party, for the prestige of being the First Woman or the first Black President.

And I feel Americans had better think long and hard before they cast their vote. President Bush made a Disastrous International Mistake when he authorized the attack on Iraq that was unwarranted and without any legimate cause or strategy.

America needs a President who is diplomatically capable of bringing about world peace, restoring America's Crebibility World Wide and solving America's Economic Problems.

The Baracks, Hillary's, John's, Ron's, Mitt's, Rudy's, and Fred's are definitely not up to the challenge.

This Election has the power of keeping America at war for decades. Of putting America against the world. Of cementing the already great divisions existing between America and the Middle East. Of instigating a Nuclear War.

These are serious times folks. This election is not the time or place for Big Name Celebrities. This election is the time for truth or consequences. Consequences that could have the power of changing the world forever.

Think Long and Hard.

Bill's comments are exactly why we need CHANGE. We need to rid Washington of the old 'experience'. I would like to know what Hilary has accomplished to make her the experienced one. Sounds to me like the Clinton's are worried…

The greatest risk the public faces is the election of someone who can't seem to make up her mind where she stands on ANYTHNG — no wait, that's not it.

She can make up her mind; she just wants to employ Orwellian tactics when she finds that, having made up her mind, it's not polling favorably and so claims she didn't KNOW she was voting to go to war in Iraq when she voted to go to war in Iraq.

That's calling the kettle black! (No pun intended) Ha!

If I'm not mistaken Abe Lincoln only had one Senate term. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted By Trollmaster, CA : December 15, 2007 5:38 pm

Don't know if this was answered already, but as I understand it, Lincoln lost a bid for a Senate seat in Illinois in 1858 after a series of famous debates with Stephen Douglas. At the time, Lincoln was a member of Congress. Two years later, he became the nominee of the new Republican party (really equal to a third party at the time), and went on to become President anyway.

I guess you could say that Lincoln lacked experience in federal government, too. We wound up in a civil war, but it was Lincoln's leadership that brought the Union victory and freedom. Had anyone else occupied the White House, the outcome might have been dramatically different.

I guess you could say that America took a big "risk" in electing Lincoln, but what would this nation be like had we not taken that "risk" from Illinois? The only risk Obama serves to this nation is that he is the one serious obstacle between Hillary Clinton and the White House. And if you listen to the polls and her disapproval rating, that's a risk many Americans are more than willing to take.

America needs to change its political palate. We've had a bad taste in our mouths for a very long time– the 20 years of the Bush-Clinton-Bush sandwich, to be exact. Hillary Clinton offers us nothing close to change; all she's running on is Bill's record, and a return to his days. Basically, she's the "Back to the Future" candidate. Well, going back in time isn't exactly going forward.

America, we need to MOVE ON. Pick somebody else other than the Bush-Clinton-Bush dynasty. We can't let this continue endlessly. Pick Obama. Pick Romney. Pick Edwards. Pick Huckabee. Pick Biden. Pick Giuliani. Pick anyone– just not HILLARY. Let's do ourselves a favor and truly change our course for the better.

Stop listening to Bubba. Stop listening to the pundits who put "electability" over honesty and competence. Listen to the problems that we've come across because of them. Listen to your conscience and heart. We're dying over here, and the powers that be are making us die a slow, painful death. We need to change now, or we're truly doomed.

With all due respect, Mr. Clinton, I don't believe that the experience your wife derived from riding your coat tails for years and years, really qualifies her to be President. Teas, luncheons and knowing where the bathrooms are in the white house and state house…these are qualifications? Even with your backing as her husband, and as President, she still managed to alienate congress and bungle health care reform. She has served as a Senator but, if she is such a uniter, why doesn't her record indicate bipartisan leadership in the Senate? Why hasn't she brought together democrats and republicans to enact health care reform during her tenure as a Senator? This is what she claims she will do as President. Unfortunately, Senator Clinton's ties to lobbyists and corporate sponsors are stronger than her relationships with congressional members. Looking at her donor lists convinced me that she owes too many people, too much, to wield power with integrity.

The politics of FEAR vs the politics of progress and hope!

Bill, in case you failed math – Obama has about as much experience as you did when you ran. AND some of our greatest presidents had the same amount – Kennedy, Teddy Roosevelt, Lincoln.

Hillary is totally desperate and is using ALL that she has to put FEAR in the American people!

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THEM!!

OBAMA 08!!

To paraphrase former president Bill Clinton:
"I don't want a president who's cheated on his wife and ever had to lie about it."

Posted By jfz, Napa, CA : December 16, 2007 8:56 am
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ok…….do you realize how many guys will be out of job if they were fired based on the fact they cheated on their wife…that includes even checking out other woman. we looking for a president NOT A SPOUSE FOR OURSELF.

Senator Obama is almost four years older than President Kennedy was when he was elected president, and about as old as President Clinton was when elected.

President Clinton is doing little more than offering campaign support for his wife. That's about it.

Recently free ride for Obama from political press corps, and it feels besieged as it has to bat away incessant questions with Obama's significant shifts, flip flopping on issues such as Patriot Act, Defense of Marriage Act, Fast Track trade authority and benefits for same-sex couples. Given how little experience Obama has, it’s understandable that his campaign doesn’t want any kind of focus on his record, These stories clearly raise questions about Obama’s electability and serve as a stark reminder about how little the public knows about his positions. The Illinois chapter of the National Organization for Women, Obama said he would vote to repeal the Patriot Act. In 2006 Obama voted for the re-drafted version of the Patriot Act that some critics contended made only minor changes to the original law. On Defense of Marriage Act Obama answered "No," to the question: "Do you support repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act? On Fast Track authority, which requires Congress to vote yes or no and without amendments on pending trade deals, Obama opposes Fast Track authority "because it is a usurpation of Congress' role to ensure that negotiated trade agreements serve the best interests of our country, including protection of the environment, worker rights and human rights.In remarks to the Detroit Economic Club in May, Obama said: "I plan to be president, so I actually want Fast Track. But I'm willing to constrain myself in Fast Track to make sure that we’ve got strong labor and environmental protections.On benefits for same-sex couples, Obama said he "would need to evaluate the fiscal impact" of extending Social Security benefits to same-sex couples that married couples currently receive.

Also Barack Obama (D-IL)involved in a suspicious real estate deal with an indicted political fundraiser, Antoin “Tony” Rezko. Obama also linked to an alleged influence peddling scandal and was nabbed conducting campaign business in his Senate office, a violation of federal law.

The same arguments that Clinton now uses were similar to those used against him when he ran.

It doesn't matter what Bill says – he is obviosuly doing his best to get his wife into the White House.

The hard facts are that Hilary Clinton has shown absoutely DISMAL leadership in the little experience she has in the Senate – lest we forget she voted for the Iraq war and backed Bush AGAIN on his now proven to be false accusations against Iran.

If anyone is a major risk to the USA it is Hilary Clinton – she would be Bush III – no wonder Bush, Karl Rove & Co. have been campaigning for Hilary.

I just don't get it. Will someone please tell my what was Hillary experience as first lady and why are those papers still sealed so the voters can see instead of just taking their word about her experience. She has known for a long time she was going to run for president. If those papers would back up her experience she would have them on display. And how many of you really think there will not be a sexual scandal if Hillary is in the white house? I think Hillary owes it to the American people to produce those papers that show her experience before people vote.

As far as I'm concerned, Mr. Clinton can have all the sex he wants with his interns, as long as this country returns to be a progressive country and allow us to provide for our family, I don't give a rat's butt!

Clinton lied, so what? tell me now if you have NEVER lied in your life?
Plus, he was a darn good president!

What about Bush? if I'm not mistaken, he has lied a few times! better, he has ashamed himself on TV countless times.

So, I vote for Clinton, and she can have some fun too… I don't care what she does or doesn't do in her private life….as long as she brings back the US to what it used to be.

CLINTON 2008

To paraphrase former president Bill Clinton:
"I don't want a president who's cheated on his wife and ever had to lie about it."

Any thing but a republican! It doesn't matter to me if Obama, Clinton or any other Democratic candidates win this one.

I'm scared of the racists, homophobics, anti-christ ( since they're for war, they're for kill) republican blood suckers.

The US has become a third world country since Bush decided to make this country his bbc ribs backyard.

go away republicans!

I agree with the marine poster: NO MORE CLINTONS, NO MORE BUSHS!

OKAY, BUT, THE 1ST TIME AROUND AN IDIOT STOLE THE PRESIDENCY, AND THE 2ND TIME AROUND, OTHER IDIOTS VOTED THE IDIOT IN AGAIN, AND THEY KNEW HE WAS AN IDIOT THEN, BUT VOTED HIM IN AGAIN.
CLINTON, WAS A GOOD PRESIDENT, BUT HE'S CAMPAIGING FOR HIS WIFE. SO, HE'LL SAY, ALMOST, ANYTHING TO HELP HER WIN THE NOMINATION. AND, SO WHAT, ABOUT OBAMA BEING INEXPERIENCED. WHAT HE MAY, OR MAY NOT, BE LACKING IN EXPERIENCE, I BELIEVE HE MAKES UP FOR WITH HIS HONESTY AND CANDOR. SOMETHING THE OTHER DEMO'S ARE LACKING IN.
FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON SAYS: "When was the last time we elected a president based on one year of service in the Senate before he started running?" PROBABLY NEVER! BUT, THERE'S A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. THE FORMER PRESIDENT ALSO SAID: "I don't want a president who's never made a mistake and never had to correct one," WHY? IS HE AFRAID OF SOMEONE WHO CAN OPERATE WITHOUT MAKING MISTAKES AND/OR HAVING HAD TO CORRECT ONE? COME ON BILL, YOUR WIFE KEEPS FLIP-FLOPPING. PRIME EXAMPLE, SHE SAYS SHE'S AGAINST KEEPING OUR MILITARY IN IRAG, ANY LONGER. BUT, SHE'S VOTED FOR BUSH'S REQST TO INITIALLY SEND OUR TROOPS TO IRAQ BASED ON FAULTY INTELL. AND, THEN SHE VOTED AGAIN TO KEEP THE U.S. FOFRCES IN IRAQ FOR SOME MORE TIME, TO HAVE "OUR" LOVED ONES BE KILLED AND MAIMED, SOME MORE. O'BAMA VOTED BOTH TIMES NOT FOR THE U.S. TO GO INVADE INITIALLY, OR REMAIN UP UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME.
SO, ALL YOU PEOPLE, OUT THERE, WHO LIKE FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON, LIKE I, BUT WHO SHOULD NO BETTER. WATCH OUT! REMEMBER, BILL IS A BEGUILER. SWEET TALKER. REMEMBER THIS: "READ MY LIPS. I NEVER HAD SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN.", OR WORD TO THAT EFFECT. REMEMBER? BUT, HE LIED, DIDN'T HE?
HOWEVER, ALMOST, ALL OF US STILL REMAINED IN HIS CORNER, INCLUDING MY SELF.
WE ALL WANT A "GOOD" PRESIDENT, BUT AT WHAT COST? DO WE WANT A PRESIDENT WHO HAS FLIP-FLOPPED ON THE ISSUES OF THIS RACE, OR DO WE WANT A PRESIDENT WHO CAN BE HONEST WITH US, AND NOT ATTEMPT TO BEGUILE US, LIKE HER HUSBAND, WITH HER ELEGANT RHETORIC?

Posted By AA, NY/AZ : December 16, 2007 6:33 am
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AA- this is really really sad. I think we need a president who will bring america back to where it was. We are not in dating scene where we are looking for if someone had affairs and plus it is personal. Alot of people will be out of jobs if each company started holding some responsible for what they did in personal life. WE NEED PRESIDENT NOT A DATE OR SPOUSE.

When the ex prez includes Biden in his experience equation, I can agree with that part of it. But throwing Hillary into the mix is a laugher. Her most serious area of experience is in alienating everyone. This is a trait she shares with Bush and the republicans. If that's the experience Clinton wants, he favors the environment that's been crippling this nation for the last 15 years.

Recently free ride for Obama from political press corps, and it feels besieged as it has to bat away incessant questions with Obama's significant shifts, flip flopping on issues such as Patriot Act, Defense of Marriage Act, Fast Track trade authority and benefits for same-sex couples. Given how little experience Obama has, it’s understandable that his campaign doesn’t want any kind of focus on his record, These stories clearly raise questions about Obama’s electability and serve as a stark reminder about how little the public knows about his positions. The Illinois chapter of the National Organization for Women, Obama said he would vote to repeal the Patriot Act. In 2006 Obama voted for the re-drafted version of the Patriot Act that some critics contended made only minor changes to the original law. On Defense of Marriage Act Obama answered "No," to the question: "Do you support repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act? On Fast Track authority, which requires Congress to vote yes or no and without amendments on pending trade deals, Obama opposes Fast Track authority "because it is a usurpation of Congress' role to ensure that negotiated trade agreements serve the best interests of our country, including protection of the environment, worker rights and human rights.In remarks to the Detroit Economic Club in May, Obama said: "I plan to be president, so I actually want Fast Track. But I'm willing to constrain myself in Fast Track to make sure that we’ve got strong labor and environmental protections.On benefits for same-sex couples, Obama said he "would need to evaluate the fiscal impact" of extending Social Security benefits to same-sex couples that married couples currently receive. Also Barack Obama (D-IL)involved in a suspicious real estate deal with an indicted political fundraiser, Antoin “Tony” Rezko. Obama also linked to an alleged influence peddling scandal and was nabbed conducting campaign business in his Senate office, a violation of federal law.

bill clinton is right ~ obama is a lightweight and the presidency especially at this time with all the massive mistakes that need correcting is a heavy weight job ~ change is not alwas for the better ~ change is a coin toss ~ change can go either way ~ we can't risk things getting worse ~ they are seriously bad as they are ~

OVER 300 COMMENTS…..LOOKS LIKE OBAMA STAFFERS ARE WORKING FULL TIME OVER THE WEEKEND.

Why would anyone care what the worst President in history says? Bill Clinton is a big zero.

Posted By Mike, Coarsegold, Cal : December 16, 2007 12:13 am
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It is really sad to see comments like this one. It is proof that Next president must invest in education. It is because this america is where it is today. This is the reason why Bush became two term president. EDUCATION EDUCATION….SO PEOPLE AT LEAST ARE ABLE TO GET FACTS RIGHT. INSTEAD OF TALKING B.S

Looks like CNN is now hiring oprahbama supporters to post here in the political tickler. Maybe they should allow voters to post about ALL the candidates not just oprahsbabyboy…

Any thing but a republican! It doesn't matter to me if Obama, Clinton or any other Democratic candidates win this one.

I'm scared of the racists, homophobics, anti-christ ( since they're for war, they're for kill) republican blood suckers.

The US has become a third world country since Bush decided to make this country his bbc ribs backyard.

go away republicans!

Mr. President, we totally agree! Thank you for being the only one to speak the truth, others are afraid to speak up because of the race issue oprahbama has caused. They have divided the voters. My concern is, obama nom paves the way for the republicans, just what we cannot afford.

This is exactly what Obama was talking about early in his campaign. You see more of the same. I am not interested what BC has to say. We've heard him for 8 years. Now if HC gets elected, guess what that means? More articles like this. We have to hear his freakin mouth for another 4 and possibly 8. Give someone else a go at it. We've seen what you can do. It wasn't all that great. The only reason most Americans think the Clinton presidency was ok, only because they have the current admin. to compare it to. Now in my personal opinion I think he is a hinderance to Hilliary's campaign. I say that because there are still quite a few people who think he is immoral. In other words how did his experience contribute to his presidency? I think he was so experienced it made him cocky and also dangerous. Cocky people are just as dangereous as inexperienced people.

Bill, to be honest, I NEVER liked you, nor respected you, from the first time I saw your campaign adds in the '92 elections. You are a fake, a phony, and a coward. I cannot tell you how much I despise what you and your wife represent. You and your wife are referred to as "trailer trash" in our household. This country does not need the likes of your wife, NOR you, in our WH. Obama is the fresh start…and that's what we desperately need now.

Dear Bill- Have you, for one moment, considered the fact that Americans DO NOT WANT AN "EXPERIENCED" POLITICIAN in the WH? Look at the destructive mess you "experienced" folks have made. How could anyone screw-up this country more than you & your ilk have? Sick of you, sick of your wife, sick of Bush- sick of the lot of you. I'm looking for a little integrity out there- and although no one is perfect- I would rather vote in integrity over "experience"- which REALLY translates into: people who have expertise in manipulation & deceit.

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HEY ALLONS slow down little buddie and write in complete sentences. We cant decifer one thing you just said.

Why would we want someone in the White House doing on-the-job-training? This country did very well under Bill Clinton. A budget surplus. No wars. Advances in technology and environmental protection. And diplomatic success around the globe. He knows what he is talking about. That's the reality. If Hillary is not the Dem. candidate, then the door is open for the GOP.

A risk like the two years our country wasted because President Clinton couldn't tell the truth before a grand jury? Remember that? That was the Clinton "experience" in action!

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what is clinton afraid of? obama getting the interns all to himself?

OKAY, BUT, THE 1ST TIME AROUND AN IDIOT STOLE THE PRESIDENCY, AND THE 2ND TIME AROUND, OTHER IDIOTS VOTED THE IDIOT IN AGAIN, AND THEY KNEW HE WAS AN IDIOT THEN, BUT VOTED HIM IN AGAIN.
CLINTON, WAS A GOOD PRESIDENT, BUT HE'S CAMPAIGING FOR HIS WIFE. SO, HE'LL SAY, ALMOST, ANYTHING TO HELP HER WIN THE NOMINATION. AND, SO WHAT, ABOUT OBAMA BEING INEXPERIENCED. WHAT HE MAY, OR MAY NOT, BE LACKING IN EXPERIENCE, I BELIEVE HE MAKES UP FOR WITH HIS HONESTY AND CANDOR. SOMETHING THE OTHER DEMO'S ARE LACKING IN.
FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON SAYS: "When was the last time we elected a president based on one year of service in the Senate before he started running?" PROBABLY NEVER! BUT, THERE'S A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. THE FORMER PRESIDENT ALSO SAID: "I don't want a president who's never made a mistake and never had to correct one," WHY? IS HE AFRAID OF SOMEONE WHO CAN OPERATE WITHOUT MAKING MISTAKES AND/OR HAVING HAD TO CORRECT ONE? COME ON BILL, YOUR WIFE KEEPS FLIP-FLOPPING. PRIME EXAMPLE, SHE SAYS SHE'S AGAINST KEEPING OUR MILITARY IN IRAG, ANY LONGER. BUT, SHE'S VOTED FOR BUSH'S REQST TO INITIALLY SEND OUR TROOPS TO IRAQ BASED ON FAULTY INTELL. AND, THEN SHE VOTED AGAIN TO KEEP THE U.S. FOFRCES IN IRAQ FOR SOME MORE TIME, TO HAVE "OUR" LOVED ONES BE KILLED AND MAIMED, SOME MORE. O'BAMA VOTED BOTH TIMES NOT FOR THE U.S. TO GO INVADE INITIALLY, OR REMAIN UP UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME.
SO, ALL YOU PEOPLE, OUT THERE, WHO LIKE FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON, LIKE I, BUT WHO SHOULD NO BETTER. WATCH OUT! REMEMBER, BILL IS A BEGUILER. SWEET TALKER. REMEMBER THIS: "READ MY LIPS. I NEVER HAD SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN.", OR WORD TO THAT EFFECT. REMEMBER? BUT, HE LIED, DIDN'T HE?
HOWEVER, ALMOST, ALL OF US STILL REMAINED IN HIS CORNER, INCLUDING MY SELF.
WE ALL WANT A "GOOD" PRESIDENT, BUT AT WHAT COST? DO WE WANT A PRESIDENT WHO HAS FLIP-FLOPPED ON THE ISSUES OF THIS RACE, OR DO WE WANT A PRESIDENT WHO CAN BE HONEST WITH US, AND NOT ATTEMPT TO BEGUILE US, LIKE HER HUSBAND, WITH HER ELEGANT RHETORIC?

Quite frankly, I don't any ANY person in ANY political party that I think would lead our Country right now. I think perhaps we need to change the Heart of America and just start electing people that will really serve the people. NON of the candidates could live on what the majority of the American people live on. I think every person in ANY Government office should have to live on what my Elderly Mom has to live on which is nothing but Social Security and she even has to pay for much of her own medicine. How about people in office that will take care of Americans before trying to solve the World's problems!

Good "ole" "slick willie". He still needs to look at himself (and his past) first, before "tossing a stone" at someone else. (Especially when the shoe fits)

hello to all the hillary-planted commenters here! when obama wins our presidency you can all go to fox news interviews and whine about how much better billary would have been! VOTE OBAMA..CHANGE IS NEEDED!! and to all the blissfully ignorant who think america cant allow a black president..toss away your white sheet and join the line up for a better future under obama!

Wow! its a sad day in the clinton era. what did you say Respect? your flying out the window? i can understand u.

Here is a quote: ‘The same old experience isn't relevant. You can have right kind of experience or the wrong kind of experience, and mine is rooted in the real lives of real people and it will bring real results if we have the courage to change’ — and that was Bill Clinton in 1992.

Reading these comments reinforces what I have know for years … My fellow Americans are mostly ignorant idiots. Thats why the winner of the election will be either a Republican or a Democrat that acts like a Republican.

Obama holds many views that are RIGHT, but politically suicidal. Regardless of whatever your personal viewpoint may be, the following are facts:

The death penalty doesn't work and should be abolished.

Drugs are no more harmful than alcohol, cigarettes or automobiles, and should be legalized.

Americans pay TOO LITTLE in taxes, and taxes should be increased so we can finance our national security, upgrade our infrastructure, and build a better and stronger America.

All religions are really supertisious cults.

Its cheaper to educate people and give them careers than it is to incarcerate them. The reason crime is so high is because we jaill too many people and don't educate enpugh.

But, most of you disagree with these truths. That is why only liars and cheats like Clinton and Bush can be president, because they will appeal to the unsophisticated, provincial, narrow minded masses who refuse to believe basic truths as listed above.

In a democracy, you get the goverment you deserve. All I could say is GOOD LUCK.

just don't listen to slick willie listen to the smart people the republican you want to get rich dont you look where g.w. bush is at you can't give it away to the poor romney 08

Hey Allons Tn,,,,,, Google "Wilkes Talk Radio" got steve corbett's corner. There you will find a fellow progressive democrat explain to you how trusting what politicians say without verification is never a good thing. As I write to you now the secret service is investigating abuse of funds and power allegations at the raquest of the taxpayer,,, yes us ,,, "WE" the people of luzerne county Pa have had enough of the deep rooted, do what ever they want with no explainations progressive politics going on here. Our county and all surrounding counties have been run iron fistedly by dem controll for over 70 years. In the past 15 years we have watched the progressives take over and use our area as kind of a proving ground. They facts you will see when you read this breaking story should be read by every AMERICAN. Too bad it had to happen in my county, but its time WE ALL see what Bad politics looks like. Whats going on here runs so deep THE local tv news is silent on the matter, the newspapers barely acknowledged it. Only our local talk radio station has the guts to stand up and speak out. On monday morning there is a rally on the county courthouse scheduled to coincide with the press release of the first secret service findings. Over 1000 people are expected. Not alot by national standards but you have to under stand that these politicians keep there positions with less votes than that. If results come back as suspected watch for national exposure of this unbelievable story.

Hillary doesn't even kiss Bill. Where is the love? The marriage is stail, the politics is old, and America is ready to take a new course with a briliant Captain. Obama will make mistakes, we are all human, but not at the cost of lobbiest that undermine the interest of middle class. The "X" will be marked rite beside Obamas name. Get out and register and vote!!!!1

the Obama-ites are drunk with idiocy. they only see this is as a referendum on Clinton; stop seeing it as a two person race and see it as a race for our Democratic lives – this is our candidate against the Republicans, lest we forget and the stakes here are our civil rights and more lives in Iraq.

Dodd, Richardson, Biden, Edwards and yes, Clinton, are all more electable. ANYONE BUT OBAMA because this is just a tiny glimpse of what Republicans are going to put on steroids, since they already have enough material against the unseasoned Obama to make a mini-series of negatives ads. Says, Mitt Romney: "… I thought Hillary Clinton had it locked solid, but it looks like it's opening up a bit. I must admit I find it a little surprising that a guy who has virtually no experience of an executive nature, leadership nature, never run anything, no experience of any significance in the private economy. As a state legislator he was not doing a lot of heavy lifting. In the United States Senate he hasn't been the champion of a major piece of legislation, and some how because he can talk well why we think he can be president. I have to shake my head, because I think it takes more to be president than just being able to talk well. I think you have to show that you have a record of demonstrated success in leadership in a number of ways. And uh, I gotta tell, if we're going to select our nominee on the Democratic side based on the number of celebrities they know, like Oprah, it's a pretty frightening course."

Bill want's to get back in the White House so he can pop another intern.

What do you reckon would have happened if Dennis Thatcher had run for UK prime minister on the basis of his experience as Maggie’s spouse? The Clinton campaign has made an issue of experience because Hillary has less relevant experience that Barack Obama, not more – best defence is offence. Obama served eight years in the Illinois senate, and of course that counts. In any case, all presidents depend on advisors, and Obama has already attracted excellent advisors. The buck stops with him or her and then the issue is sound judgement – Obama has demonstrated his good judgement in actions, not just words. The ‘risk’ issue is a red herring – don’t be fooled.

I keep seeing people on blogs bring up the "Punjab memo" sent out in the summer. Since people are unwilling to look for facts, here they are: "The 'Punjab' reference is an apparent riff on a joke that Mrs. Clinton herself made last year at a fund-raiser hosted by a top Indian-American supporter. "I can certainly run for the Senate seat in Punjab and win easily," she is quoted as saying.""

Whether or not you chose to accept reality is up to you? But don't try to drag others into your parallel universe where facts don't matter.

Bill Clinton was being interviewed, he did not provide the questions, he was answering them. Thus his answers were off the cuff. He has always given great speeches, but an interview is a whole different ball game. I would ask all of you to consider that some of these comments are from republicans trying to dissuade you so you chose their path rather than your own. It is common practice of both political parties to comment on the other side of the aisle so to throw off the true discussion of the current subject. It's called dirty politics and has been going on for a very long time. Please consider that some comments are made to lead you down a path that the Republicans want you to believe. Who do you want to control the input on your vote, you, or somebody else?

Get the facts! Bill Clinton is running again for President!

This is the danger america faces! Who is running for President ,Hilary or Bill?

Gentlemen Im still to figure out.I want to vote for a Clinton but I dont know who to vote for between these two candidates? Hilary or Bill?

We don't need the kind of experience the Clintons have. Look at the record: NAFTA, the shredding of the safety net for women and children on welfare, the privatization of the prison system, making it an "industry." The Crime Bill, which basically made it a crime to be black in this country. I voted for him, with great hopes, but turned against him, not because of M.L, but because he abandoned the progressive agenda, republicanized the democratic party, got into bed with a lot of slimey corporate greedy bastards to further his own ambitions. Hilary is worse : wrong on the war, wrong on Iran, screwed up the one important thing she had to do in the white house: health care. She is the arrogant one, acting like she is owed this. Why ?? Clinton got his eight years. The working men and women of this country are paying for it. "Fiscal responsibility" she's screaming now. Well, Bill balanced the budget on the backs of the poor. Cutting welfare, criminalizing the poor and pushing NAFTA have set into motion a set of economic circumstances that have just killed all hope. Hilary will look out for the big time lobbyists who have helped her. Their attacks on Obama show what they are made of. A plumber, indeed. He graduated first in his class at Harvard Law. Sorry, Bill, you don't even seem smart to me anymore.

OBAMA is Shrewd, Cunning, Skillful but NOT Reliable.

Question： He is "superficially" good, but can he DO the business? I just don't think so.

Americans are rushing to an extreme for a so-called "HOPE". And this is going to be a serious mistake.

No wonder Republicans control this country. They're laughing their asses off as they watch the only legitimate Democrat (Hillary) who has a chance to beat a Republican possibly not even get the Democratic ticket.

For Democrats who think Obama has any chance against the Republicans, might as well vote for a Republican.

You think 100% of African Americans would vote for Obama? not a chance. How many whites will vote for Obama?

Frankly – I'm tired of seeing Democrats destroy each other and Republicans benefitting from it.

bill clinton is proof that there are more horses' asses' then there are horses

Come on people, don't be fooslish.. if the democrates pick Obama to represent the democrate party, the Repuplicans are going have a field day with him and run him over, and second white american is not going put a blac man into office and one that has past drug use. So if you guys want to hand over anothr 8 years to te republicans, but Obama in.. if u want to win and have 8 years of democratic president. Vote for Hillary… Hillary 2008!!!

I know, I know, I need to get the board out of my own eye before making comments about this man, but you know every time I hear Bill Clinton, I think back to those days when I "inhaled" pot, after I served in the military, but I still can't remember a day when I disputed the definition of what the word "is" is, or forget watching "the" experienced president let a nightmare of a man get away to terrorize our world for the rest of our lives, while he was distracted. I think we should call him "Mr. Smoke and Mirrors". I'm sorry, but nothing he says can ever set well with me, I admit it, I am biased against this man. I apologize, for beating an old horse to death. My dreams died for our country when President Kennedy was taken from us. He was replaced by the American political machine that has taken us where, and for whose benefit?

I'm not prone to agreeing with either Clinton, but I may be doing it here. This is exactly the sort of critique Obama needs, he may make a fine president one day, but not right now.

Kennedy made a risky move promising to take us to the moon, The Dexter Avenue Baptist Church took a risk in hiring the 24 year old Martin Luther King Jr. as their leader. Sometimes stepping out of the box of conventionalism is necessary; refusing to do so or lambasting others that choose to take the step is frankly ignorant. Pepperdine students for Obama!

"You were sincere and worked hard to make this country a better place for everyone

Sincere? You mean like the sincerity when he looked right into the camera and said "I did not have sexual relations with that woman"? That kind of sincerity? No? OK, just checking.

I cant believe how so many people type out their as s and not pay attention. for those of you that swear to vote republican if Obama is nominated, well other than Ron Paul, enjoy casting your vote to some self-righteous canidate that will be more pleased to make lower and middle-classed america drown, while they only care to make corporate america more powerful, church rule over state, and an inevitable war with Iran.
for crying out loud open your ears and listen to what is available. We are on the brink to finally be able to elect someone that will do so many wonderful things for this country in so many ways.
STOP BEING NAIVE and read what plans Obama has on so many critical issues we all hear about. Edwards has a good plan here and there and so does bidden and richardson. But Obama has the strength in numbers and shown more character and integrity than any other. As for Hillary. like i read early by Andy in NY NY, i bet she does seperate from Bill after she loses. He wont serve her anymore. She only kept him around to help her win. I dont trust her. enough said.
And as for inexpierience . it has been shown that many other Presidents have come in with as much if not less that Obama. And for those that had more. no one has done this country any good in the last 30+ years.

OBAMA '08

Let's not forget, Obama was the only one that got it right on Iraq. Not Hillary, not Bill, not Edwards. That shows sound judgement. And judgement is much more relevant than experience.

The message that Bill is sending is that we should vote for someone that has made mistakes (such as the war in Iraq). I agree this is logic as long as some learning came as a result. Hillary has not denounced her vote, and rather argues she was voting for more diplomacy. That makes her naive at best, inept at worst.

Posted By Marco : December 15, 2007 5:51 pm

You know I see a lot of folk on here talking about Obama s vote( I mean his stand ..remember he never had to vote) against the war)and his vote on Iran and I just need to point something out to all of you. If the Iraq war had gone well the Republicans would be in the catbird seat. When GWB declared mission accomplished his favorable ratings were through the roof. So the point I am making is we can talk on here about the war now that its not popular all we want , but in politics the issues can change and I've said this before and I'm saying it again if we put Obama in as our nominee and a chain of events happen that takes the Iraq war out of the spotlight and National Security becomes a concern to voters we in the Democratic party are gonna be in deep kimshee. Why because that same
"I didn't vote for the war" and Obamas Iran vote is gonna quickly change from a rallying cry to a liability. Obama has based his whole campaign on the "hope" that everything in the political climate remains the same and the minute it changes if he's our candidate all we are going to be able to do is hope when the Republicans go on attack(as they will)their attacks don't resonate. Obamma supporters like to say he is running such a smart campaign which is so untrue, all anyone needs to do is sit down and see how vulnerable he is going to be in a general election (National Security, Experience, African American, past drug use) to know that he hasn't run anything close to a smart election. I know people are going to question why I put African American as a vulnerability, well racism exist, we as citizens can condemn it and thats all good, but as a politician that knows it exist and you are gonna be affected by it what do you do… You sit out this election and get a national presence and in the years running up to the next election you go down to the southern states and let those people who have their racial fears, cause that what most experts say racism is fear, get to know you by being down there stumping as much as possible, let them know the real person and take a shot at gaining their trust or you jump out of Illinois and basically say to the people that have racist fears , I know yoy are racist and your father was racist and your father's father was racist , but I'm Barack Obama and I'm the chosen one,just look, Oprah said so, so just forget your racism and vote for me. Yeah real smart campaign. Peeps call Hillary arrogant if you want arrogance look no further than Sen Obama.

Can someone anyone please tell me how and why people believe Hillary is more experiencedthan Obama? I've issued direct challeneges to more than 10 posters here and not one has taken me up on my challenge to produce a list, a resume if you will, to support Hillary's assertions that she has more experience than Obama to run for president. I need a list of substantive senate bills she has AUTHORED and passed in her seven years. Obama has AUTHORED and passed more bills than she has in 50 ercent less time. Plus, he has almost twice as much elected legislative experience than she does. So then you have to get into Hillary's years as first lady. She's been bust claiming all the successes of the Clinton administration yet claims none of the monumental screwups. You can't have it both ways people. Maybe if Hillary would releases her papers we could see just how much policy she was driving as first lady when she wasn't busy picking White House China patterns or hosting the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony each year.

I'd put my faith in the other fellow from Hope, Arkansas before I would vote for Hillary!

Obama '08!

Thanks Bill for all you've done for our country- and I honestly mean that! But the time has come that the same old thing just can't work anymore.
One of the reasons I worked twice for you was because we needed CHANGE!
We need it now more than EVER!
We can't afford more "politics as usual"!
OBAMA 08!

MR. CLINTON, I AM SORRY YOU DON'T THINK SEN. BARACK IS UP TO BEING PRESIDENT OF THESE UNITED STATES. BUT WHEN A PRESIDENT DID WHAT YOU DID IN THE OVAL OFFICE MY OVAL OFFICE AND WHEN ASK WHY YOU SAID BECAUSE I COULD BIG MISTAKE AND FROM ALL THE OTHER WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE YOUR MISTAKES DIDN'T TEACH YOU A THING. BUT FOR YOUR WIFE TO STAY WITH YOU FOR ANY REASON IS BEYOND ME. BIG MISTAKE. SEN. BARACK SUITS ME JUST FINE. AFTER YOU AND THEN BUSH HE IS A FEATHER IN THE HAT OF ANY AMERICAN. AND PLEASE YOU PEOPLE IN ON TV. STOP TRYING TO START A STORY THAT WE READ YOUR LIPS BEFORE YOU SAY IT. MATHEWS THAT MEANS YOU. IF SEN. BARACK DOES NOTHING BUT MAKE US FEEL GOOD ABOUT OUR COUNTRY HE WILL GET MY VOTE AGAIN. RITA M BENEDICT

President Clinton, I think you have been a good president, and I understand that you want to help her win.

However, if you continue the path that Hillary has used, which is attack another fellow candidate, you will self destruct, just like her.

You hope to pull her up, but her strong negative pull you down with her as well.

Obama has the experience of being a community organizer, and with that, he'll bring the community together, and he'll bring the country together.

People can say Hillary has experience, but so far, she has trip over and over again by not having good judgement. No, it's Hillary who is a big risk. What's more, her line of attack will only rip this country further apart.

But it boils down to who you can believe. I believe in Biden, but he's not up there in the poll. I believe in Obama, or at least I want to give him a chance to fulfill his dream, which is to bring this country together. I like Edwards, he is passionate, but I am not sure how is he going to take anything from the 'corporate'. I like Kucinich – he is a very 'principled' guy, but he is not up there in the poll. Dodd and Richardson is okay, but they don't stand out, but I think they are fine people. Hillary is at the bottom of this gang, and if there's a negative, she goes negative.

There are many problems with her – but I think the main thing is – she doesn't know how to connect to people, and you have to make that connection to move people. Some people have that gift and some people don't.

I'd vote for the other fellow from Hope Arkansas I would vote for Hillary!

Obama '08

This election is about Obama vs Hillary, Bill should Shut TFU! He did he's time, he's so full of himself. How can we be ruled by two families for 28 years???? America belongs to all of us.

Let's look at Hillary's experience. The two significant things that she has sought to manage – first the 1993 universal healthcare bill, and now a presidential campaign. In 1993, her husband was president, the congress democratic, and 80% of the public supported universal healthcare. They had just elected Bill Clinton, who had sworn he would deliver this. What else would she need to succeed? You would think that even a complete idiot would be successful under these circumstances. Now, she is managing a presidential campaign, and you have planted questions, slanderous e-mails, campaign funding scandals, low-blow character attacks, and such. So she's a big failure there too. Take foreign policy – she voted for the war, then she's against it. She has no executive experience, but runs on experience. Would you get on a ship if this woman was the captain? The media is playing a joke on the public? Obama is the right one.

Hillary'08!

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071215/NEWS/71215018

Bill Clinton's time is far from gone. The impacts he's making in the world with the Clinton Foundation is causing less poverty in the world and has given many third world country populations access to HIV medication and life prolonging drugs for other diseases. He's been a conduit of philanthropy and has used his past contacts to continue doing good for the entire world, which in turn, is good for America.

Obama is 46 years old. Even if he had 46 years of public service, do we expect Bill Clinton to come out and say yea go head and vote for Barack Obama because he is more qulified than my wife? Of course not. We can't obviousely take his judgment seriousely because it is a bias statment and if it is about experience why isn't he talking about Joe Biden? because it is not about experience but geting his wife elected. I would vote for a wisdom that spoke against the war before it began over an experience that took as to a war. What do you all say?

PS Bill says Obama has "one year" of Senate experience. I guess that is better then 0 from Blll.

Bill Clinton, I respected you so much. I am sorry you have been corrupted by this current presidential race. OBAMA 08

I'd expect this sort of thing from Rudy Giuliani or Dick Cheney, but… Well… I guess I expected this level of politics from the Clintons too anyway. They are a cancer on the Democratic party.

Clinton also admitted quite readily in his interview on Charlie Rose that Edwards could 'easily win….' In the opinion of many, Edwards is the 'sleeper' candiate who is going to win by a landslide.If anyone is paying attention, Edwards is candid and forthright, and he is on target with problem issues and solutions. No doubt, it's going to be interesting, especially now that Clinton is trying to 'prepare Hillary' for a loss! Might happen! Neither Hillary or Obama are qualified or a good choice for President, in the opinion of many.

I'm a big supporter of Bill Clinton but I really feel he has gone over the line here it is clear that the Clinton campaign is in trouble and he is trying to rescue Hillary but this is her fight to win and what happens in the White House when the going gets tough and she doesn't let him bail her out it would be great if he could be president again. I do believe he is doing wonderful world wide for human kind and maybe that is where Hillary belongs beside her man and pulling a big load togeather.

I totally agree!

It is a huge risk with the odds against him being the best President we need now.
Obama said that he would tell us what we should hear not what we want to hear. Doesn't that sound like Bush.

He is a risk.

I heard there is a 'No Child left behind' program in the US, right? You should extend it to Adults!

Some of the posts above written by Obama's followers show no political maturity and sometimes .. very poor writing skills. Its scary to imagine those guys will actually vote. Get more education people, learn that not everything that is preached is true, and don't believe that CHANGE will fall from Heaven because you HOPE for it. Bill Clinton is right.

Its so obvious you don't know much history, otherwise you would recognize in Obama's speeches populist ideas that were part of socialist ideologies.

Bill Clinton has considered himself the first black president of the United States, even though he did nothing for the African American community. Now that his photo op days with African American leaders are over, why would he want to see Obama elected? Obama is 100 times more genuine than both Clintons put together, and unlike Hillary, he can speak for himself. Hillary's campaign may point out that Oprah has been there for him, but his poll numbers were surging before she joined the campaign trail, and he can do well with or without her. Lets put an end to the Clinton-Bush era. I just hope that Hillary's lawyers don't disenfranchise black voters in Iowa or South Carolina, as she probably has a few tricks up her sleeves (or skirt)

Bill is doing it again – he is fooling all of you and you just fall for it every time – nothing like good ole country charm,eh?

Well the truth is that the republicans are salivating over a run at Hillary!

Hillary has huge built-in super negatives – few in either party trust her, she is perceived as cold old, and calculating and she has a hard core
of never vote for her under any circumstances.

Hillary is secretive and in the pocket of the corporate elite. All not what the electorate is looking for.

Hillary plays dirty and fools no one!

On the other hand we have a candid,
intelligent, charismatic, energetic,
grass roots candidate in Barak Obama.

Barak Obama has beaten tremendous odds
before when he was out spent 6 to 1
running in IL. for the Senate and won a landslide!

Barak excites his base as well as Ind.
and Rep. I being one myself, and I might add a first time contributer to any campaign.

So, I could go on but if you were the
RNC who would you want to run against?

Barak who oozes creativity and courage
and the new politics of integrity.

OR dried up retreads of the old time
politics of intimidation and sellouts
to the corporate masters?

Or Barak Obama a rare leader with a heart for the people.

Caucus for the smartest guy in the room!

Rock the nation and the world!!!

Barooock the vote!

I would love to see Obamba president, but Bill Clinton makes a good point. But also, I can't forget, if Hillary becomes president, at the end of the day, when I press the tally to vote, I think I am going to go with having the opportunity of having Bill Clinton as president again.

I agree with the above blogger, Bill is AFRAID of Obama's color. But America is NOT afraid of Obama's color, America is READY for Obama and all of his uniqueness. Because unlike Bill Clinton, OBAMA is ready to be President of the US first time in the race. Obama is the right ONE for 08, thank goodness.

Experience? Like letting terrorists walk around while they were being handed to us? (see the 9/11 report people)

Clinton is here for Clinton not for US, that's it in a nut shell.
She has experience, when it is in her favor, when it isn't then she had nothing to do with it.
See Bill's statements on why Hillary care did not work the first time. It was his fault he says, but she has the experience? If they thought he stuff wouldn't pass before because of him, imagine what will happen when she tries to pass things now!

She has been taking on the republicans for 15 years and winning, according to her, but what has she won? Not to mention the fact that they will not work with her if she is elected. meaning 4 years of gridlock in the houses.

ANYONE BUT HILLARY '08

Shorthand:

Clinton looks back.

Obama looks forward.

Asking Bill Clinton for an honest opinion is like asking Ted kennedy for driving lessons.

One minute they criticise Obama for his drug use, next they criticise him for never making a mistake!

A vote for the Clintons is precisely that. A vote for Obama is a vote for America.

Hillary is finished. Stick a fork in her and turn her over. She's done.

It is the same game Clinton is playing. Smooth talker but with a lot of hidden meanings to his words.

Hello dear Bill,i think Obama will do better in Rwanda and ex Zaire than what you did with your experienced wife.
Vicente

"Obama is arrogant and does not understand he is not ready to serve as president."

To Mark: Why are you using arrogant when you really mean "uppidy?" You're wondering how a brilliant, young black man in American has the courage, in the face of people like you, to run for president?

Well, Obama has the courage, the confidence, and the grace. And he's going to win.

Bill Clinton is still from the South, and it shows.

I voted for Bill Clinton twice.

Now, to listen to such statements ascribed to him about Obama is simple silliness…like "rolling the dice?"

This kind of talk will send his wife's numbers even lower. Why? Because it is not the kind of phrase that drew people like me to him. It lacks integrity. It lacks a seriousness. It lacks a statesmanship that I wish to afford him…Maintain your heart. Maintain your passion…Maintain your vision even if this means someone other than your wife will be nominated…

Despite Hillary's so called experience she got it wrong on Iraq. Even worse, she can't even admit she made a mistake.

How did someone so inexperienced get it so right to oppose this needless war from the start?

Hillary is MUCH more experienced than Obama. She's been a corrupt lawyer starting WAYYYY back and fully knows how to completely bankrupt this country.

Hillary is getting desperate — she is hauling out mommy, hubby, and daughter. Is this any kind of example for our daughters to follow? I thought that a leader was supposed to be able to stand on their own two feet.

Hillary is only in the running because of her last name. Senator Obama has earned his place every step of the way — from President of the Harvard Law Review to state Senate to Senator. Lawrence Tribe called him one of the two most impressive students he had ever had.

We have already tried nepotism and look at what it got us. Hillary will at best be a chip off of a fairly thin block. Clinton was not a terrible, but he was not great and his personal flaws distracted the country at a time when we should have been paying attention to the gathering storm clouds.

Coming from the likes of the biggest A_ _ HOLE in Arkansas, like his brethren the Huckster Huckabee, Obama sounds like a shoo-in. Thanks Billybob!!!!

No matter what Clinton's personal life style was, the country was not in debt like now. He was good for the middle class workman and if you want to judge him by his philandering, who wore the pants? HILLARY! How do we know she didn't run the country then? Give her some credit! She certainly knows more than Obama!

ALL YOU WANTED TO ABOUT OBAMA"S PRESIDENTIAL QUALIFICATINS

READ ON YOU HIllary and Obama Supporters

Here is a great analysis of Obama's
Qualifications posted by Blogger.

Obama has not been attacked once by the main stream media and the vrwc has barely even taken notice of him. He has not been vetted in the cauldron of political attack and destroy. But – if he was chosen to be our nominee…that would surely change.
Without going to Google, just off the top of my head, the following list is comprised of "issues" that I KNOW that talk radio and the right would go after Obama on. There is no doubt that many of these "stories" and "issues" would migrate from the Rush world to the main stream media.
My question is – do you actually think Obama could win in November after 8 months of post primaries investigation, attack and abuse on subjects like these?
It would be so easy for the GOP – here's the initial Obama radio topic rundown:
-the man wants to BAN making guns
-the man wants to BAN selling guns
-the man wants to BAN – YOU owning guns
-he’s against the death penalty
-he wants to let crack heads out of jail – NOW!
-he wants to let illegal aliens on your roads to kill your kids
-he wants to let MORE illegal’s into the USA to lower your wages
-he smoked pot
-he snorted cocaine
-he took extasy
-he was in the same room as 'HEROIN"!
-he wants to raise YOUR taxes by 1 TRILLION bucks!
-he was a college instructor/professor/lefty
-he was/is a HARVARD lawyer
-he IS the Chicago Daley machine
-Rezko!
-the company his wife is on the board of – killed a town
-he goes to a church who's rector hates whites
-his brothers are both in the nation of Islam
-Rezko, Rezko, Rezko!
-his wife got a $200 G raise from a Hospital when he got elected
-his grandma has no electric or water-and he seems ok with that
-his first name is "barack"
-his middle name is "hussein"
-his last name is "obama"
-he doesnt LOOK like you
-he is a liberal democrat
-he is a radical
-wall street financiers like him – why?
- who the heck were his parents, grandparents, his "people"
-as a kid he seems to have told everyone he would 1 day be prez
-he says he's of a "new kind of politics" but his history says NO
-at Harvard he seems to have told everyone that1 day he'd be prez
-Young Hollywood likes him
-will smith says he’s gonna be the NEXT black Prez
-he told his future brother in law on the FIRST day he met him that 1 day he would be prez
-OPRAH!
-how can he understand YOUR lives?
-he sends his kids to fancy schools you couldn’t afford
-the 1st day he was in the senate he had a meeting about how to set a plan to 1 day become the president
-he says he's experienced enough for the WH because he "studied" international relations in college.
-he says he's experienced enough for the WH because he lived in Indonesia when he was six
-he actually said those last two things with a straight face.
-can he be trusted to stop the Muslims who want to kill your kids
-who IS this guy. really?
By holdencaulfield

Definitely think that Biden is the key ‘sleeper’ candidate here.

Significant experience on military and social issues, significant bi-partisan accomplishments, can whup any Republican they throw at him.

Clinton2 I won’t vote for (sorry mom), dynasties are bad news for the little guys.

I’m now intrigued by a Biden/Obama or Obama/Biden ticket specifically.

Go With Joe (?)

I want to remind Bill Clinton that the two great American Presidents: Lincoln and FDR ran on their first term.
The only thing I feel about the Clintons NOW is SHAME!!!!!!!!!!
What are doing, Bill? Do you really want to be remembered as a liar, devider who was ruining the party?

Those of you who equate Obama's experience to Abraham Lincoln need to pick up a copy of your old history books! Abraham Lincoln did, indeed, serve a term as a senator. He also served a full term as a US House Representative and you can't forget his many years as an attorney. Equating Obama's experience to Lincolns is laughable and ridiculous!

Hillary Clinton is a "Buy One Get One For Free Deal." You can't deny the fact that not only does SHE have experience, but she will be sharing a room with a FORMER PRESIDENT!!!

Mr Clinton: With all due respect, your statement is very immature about an individual. Reading through majority of the oprior comments, say's it all.
First, you attack only one individual among everyone else base on race, ideas, skills or what?
Secondly, you want your wife(HRC) to win, so you can run America again.
Thirdly, experience is highly important in any profession,but not all the time. E.g I didn't have any experience for my current job, but I'm doing fabulous with it. All of these candidates have the neccessary experience to run America. Whether is 1,2,3,15,……and so on. Kinda honestly,anyone with 1 or 10yrs of exp, could be a grounds for risk. Just curious. Why did you have political advisors during your regime? What were your advisors job duties? Did any of them had any or experience in that field, before you choose them?
America, is not all about you and your wife(Clintons). I vote for republicans all the time. I plan to vote for the Democrats this time.
Furthermore, I will be please if, it your wife,obama or any Dem candidate is incharge.American's are crying out for "RENNAISANCE". Please step back and give others the chance to show their idealogies. lastly your statement is very childish.

Obama is black. Real Americans are racist whether we like it or not, get over it. I don't like it, but its true. There is no way he would get elected. People are afraid that he will consider black interests over others, even though there are far more hispanics and whites in this country. Race is a factor, as sad or bigoted as it is, get over it. Until, parents stop telling their children to stay away from the brown people, we will always have this prejudice and unfairness. I hope this changes.

I'm a democrat and a liberal. I was in Russia and Central Asia for Kosovo and after 9-11. The Kosovo war was started on cooked intelligence even more thorough than Bush. (There was no genocide. Nobody cares, but that was the verdict at the Hague.) We went to war on the side of Osama bin Laden. (Osama funded the KLA for years, and this was well known. KLA was commanded by a high up Al Qaeda, and this was known.) We gave the KLA, which had conducted ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, creating Serb free regions, what it wanted, a Muslim province virtualy Serb free. (See NPR broadcasts prior to the war for the Serb free regions there.)

Bill Clinton ignored Russia and let it fall into chaos instead of doing a Marshall plan. Millions of Russians died. Americans have absolutely no idea what really happened. The hard liners of Russia, who are now in power, used Clinton's Kosovo war on Serbs to successfully paint the USA as an unpredictable danger to Russians. (Serbs speak ancient Russian, basically.) Thus the FSB showed the Russian people Bill's war and they got into line behind Putin. That is Bill Clinton's legacy. Putin.

And Bill Clinton wants to "sharply question Obama" because of "inexperience"? I'm not sure I'm for Obama, but if Bill's record is experience at work, we sure don't need more of that any more than we need more of Bush's spendthrift foolishness.

I think if everyone should be waiting . Bill Clinton should have been waiting up to now to run for any Public offices. Experience is just a semantic without the right judgement.
Hillary Clinton has shown that . A true leader takes a risk and believe in his own abilities to take up challenges and make sound judgement.
Vote for Obama

This country was headed in the right direction when Bill Clinton was in the White House. We fought overseas, but still had a 300 billion dollar surplus in the federal budget. Democrats know how to run a country, and I'd vote for Hillary or Barack. Pretty much anyone that isn't a Republican war-monger. Republicans need war to effectively run an economy. That's the only time their wierd views work.

Bill Clinton already started to sound like a loser. He still thinks the voters are as stupid as before.

When Bill Clinton ran for President he was the governor with the most tenure in the country. To claim that Obama is that experienced is just a flat out lie. Being the chief executive of a state is different in kind from being a member of the state legislature.

And this country has a long history of first ladies playing an important role in their husband's admistrations. From Abigail Adams to Eleanor Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton first ladies have played very important roles. To down play that is misleading and sexist.

Even John F Kennedy had served over a full term in the Senate in addition to time in the House before running. The key thing is that he worked to be re-elected by his state which is a show of his competence and ablility to serve effectively. Obama has not completed his first term, has not shown he can get reelected, and has not done much more than run for president since he got in the Senate.

Worse than Mr. Obama's inexperience is his hypocrisy. He criticizes others for going negative when he in fact has been criticizing Mrs. Clinton for months. He criticizes her for taking PAC and lobbyist money when he was taking it as well as part of his PAC. He criticized her for waffling on the question of licenses for illegal immigrants and then does the exact same thing himself in the next debate. Her criticizes her for failing to take clear stances on important issues when he had voted present rather than no on important anti-choice legislation. He accuses her of being afraid of what the Republicans will say when deciding her stances and then he doesn't include a mandate in his health care plan because Republicans won't like it. He accuses of others of being negative when he has attacked Paul Krugman and told the lie that Krugman flip flopped on Obama's health care plan. Making your attacks vague and in veiled language is not just negative but dishonest when you claim to be running a positive campaign. We were promised hope and delivered hypocrisy.

Glad to see Bill can give his unbiased opinion about a presidential candidate running against his wife! What he's really suggesting is, Obama is a 'threat.' The mighty Clintons are looking more desperate and weak every day. It's not news when the husband of a candidate questions the ability of another candidate. This'd be a great nugget if he didn't have such a blatant conflict of interest.

BTW, might want to look into Hill's hiring of people who can't spell or put together a sentence to fill blog comments with her garbage talking points.

To all Bill Clinton bashers, it should be remembered that he was one of the most successful presidents we've had. When he took over, no jobs could be had, the economy was at ground-zero, and Washington was at a stale-mate. No wonder Obama has gone after Clinton advisers. They were the best. And they were not volunteers, they were hired by Barak Obama. Back to Pressident Clinton's pluses,
at State, Madeline Albright was admired and respected the world over, and was helpful in containing North Korea's nuclear program until the present administration almost let it get out of hand. At Defense, Bill Cohen and the NATO forces finally fixed the disaster in Bosnia. And most of all, President Clinton did balance the budget, which had not happened in this country beyond remembering.

But it's not Bill Clinton who is running. It's Hillary Clinton, a person of successful actions in representing New York for the past seven years. For those who can't see, namely Barak Obama, her knowledge and experience extend well above what he calls being a Washington insider. No, we should not, must not, repeat the disastrous mistake made in 2000 when we sent another Washington "outsider" to the highest office of the land. We've paid dearly for that mistake. This country desperately needs a president who is experienced and well respected, and one who must not waste one day in learning his way around before even beginning to fix the mess made over the past seven years.

Bill Clinton was right when he said one year serving in the Senate is simply not enough in order to shoulder the dire needs of our government.
Regardless of all the hateful and mean-spirited remarks about the lady, Hillary Clinton remains just that. I hope other newspapers in the country will be inspired by the Register's endorsement and recognize that she is our greatest hope for a future where we can once again be proud Americans.

Bill are you asking Obama to ". . .wait his turn . . . "? (Oprah Winfrey, SC Obama rally, 2007).

If Obama is enough of a super diplomat to derail the Clinton political bullet train, then he is enough of a super diplomat to remove the tracks of old politics on which it rides. It is sound diplomacy that we need in these perilous times. Is it not?

Unfortunaley for the Clintons and fortunately for America, now is Obama's time.

I agree with Clinton. For Obama to be president would be a diaster to our country. It's bad enough the immigrants are trying to change our language and belief in God but to have a Muslim President? Let's extend the fantasy and nominate BinLaden! In defense of Iraq, we have no business being there at this point. Let them live their way and for God's sake, let's keep God as our Motto and stop these foreigners from changing our life and government! I blame Bush for this mess. Just an opinion!

pls read this and decide for yourself–

Des Moines Register, Hillary Still Tense

Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:28 AM

By: Newsmax Staff Article Font Size

The three leading Democratic candidates have ferociously courted the Des Moines Register, Iowa's leading newspaper, in hopes of winning their endorsement.

During the 2004 primary, former Sen. John Edwards snagged their endorsement. He has credited the backing of the liberal paper as helping him come from behind to finish second to winner John Kerry.

This time, Hillary Clinton was the perceived front-runner, and with three women making up the Register's editorial board, she appeared to be a slam dunk.

Several months back, the "inevitable" nominee, Sen. Clinton, invited the editorial board for breakfast at her hotel in Des Moines. The meeting "did not go so well," the New York Times reports.

Apparently, the editorial board members found Mrs. Clinton cold and less than chatty during their all-girl pow-wow. One of the board members, Carolyn Washburn, the editor of the Register, told the Times that after the meeting a Hillary aide called to apologize, admitting the talk was "pretty intense" and asking if they wanted to have another meeting with Hillary. This time they would get to "see her lighter side," Hillary aide was quoted as saying.

Since the disappointing meeting, the editorial board has been bombarded by Hillary surrogates. Recently, Bill Clinton was sent to visit the paper and personally made the case for his wife. His visit came after calls to editorial board members by Walter Mondale, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Madeleine Albright.

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Why would anyone care what the worst President in history says? Bill Clinton is a big zero.

Don't you buffoons realize that no one named Barack Hussein Obama will ever be elected as President of this great nation. Even hardcore Democrats will not rally around this man. The only reason he has been polling well is his race. So many liberals just want to elect a black man, and care not who it is. Oprah Winfrey brings more to the table than this guy. The working class of all ethnic backgrounds never fared better than during the 8 years of Bill Clinton. There is no gamble on what to expect during another Clinton Administration.

bill represents the part of the democratic party that has rightfully made the word "liberal" to be synonymous with "sleazy and shameless". does anyone still care what this bozo has to say?

Sour grapes here. I think Hillary is the greater risk, because so much of the country dislikes her. She is the worst pick for the Democrats.

The only reason we are talking about Obama is because he is black. If he were a white man saying the same things with the same credentials no one would be talking about him. It is just as stupid to vote for someone only because they are black as it is to oppose them for the same reason. He needs real world experience, and more real accomplishments before anyone can take him seriously.

Oh NOOOOOO, Charlie Rose you disappoint me so much. I can't believe you let this guy, Bill Clinton on your show to spew his lies, his own biased agenda. Charlie, tell me you didn't know he was going to say this crap. Please!!!

Bill is a liar, plain and simple. Hillary will tell you anything she thinks you want to hear. Together the BIL and HIL show will desimate the US for good.

Obama, he's da man, he's the PRez in 08

It's kind of sad to watch a former President make such a complete tool of himself on his wife's behalf.

I totally agree Rob in AK

"Judgement is greater than experience."
-Bill Clinton, 1992

Go, Fight, Win Obama!

'suggested that electing the Illinois Democrat to be commander-in-chief would be a "risk."'

Great. Now the Clintons have resorted to scare tactics, just like the Neo-Conservatives they are trying to combat. Now they have utterly and completely lost my vote. I think I'll give it to Obama…because he doesn't use scare tactics.

Bill Clinton you are such a liar and NOT a good one either. Go home to NY.

Hey Bill, I don't think people are saying that at all. I think they're saying "We're tired of all the polished politicians who think they can say what they want to who they want and please all the special interest groups all the time. " I think people might be looking for someone who they feel like speaks from his heart or off the top of his thoughts occasionally, rather than hurling sound bites and practiced platitudes every time he opens his mouth, and who actually HAS a coherent thought at the top of his mind.

Bill Clinton is ridiculous. As if any of the people that read this don't KNOW that he is biased!
"Let's throw away these experienced people"? YES, because obviously where they're leading our country is straight into a ditch! We NEED Obama and we NEED his policies. Bill Clinton is now over and done with, and he should just sit back and remain a first-lady hopeful.

Bill Clinton doesn't know what he's talking about, as usual. He had even less real experience when he was elected than Obama. Then he picks another loser, Al "The Sky is Falling" Gore as his VP. Now America had two inexperienced people at the helm. American was being attacked from all sorts of directions, including from within, but he was too busy "behind locked doors" with his foxy little intern. All you Clinton "fans" are just that because you're all probably cut from the same mold. That's why our country is going through its own civil "cultural" war because the democrats want to line their pockets, while the republicans are looking to make sure we have pockets. Any democrat in the White House will be the greatest risk!

Yes, Lincoln and Obama share equivalent Washington experience; of course Obama has had much more personal international exposure. (What about you, Mrs. Clinton?) Enough of Bush and Clinton dynasties! And Mr. Clinton doesn't think Mrs. Clinton, the former 'Goldwater Girl' and her wannabe macho votes in support of Bushie wannabe macho international policy, is NOT the REAL risk?!

I was 100 % self assured i would cast a vote for Hillary Clinton as President but when i i saw thse recent debate that confidence erroded signifigantly worse after her own husbands appearence on PBS and severly deeper therafter, unless She herself can expain why she doesn't have a handle on her own people and those people would be worthy of jobs after the election, well they might aswell heat of the toaster warm the butter cause she going down in flames, but it doesn't suprise me even Her own Husband didn't know well enough to stand up for his own rights and dignity in the attack upon his own presidency, coulda shoulda woulda doesn't cut it in this world the internet is big, bigger yet if you don't pay attention to it.

I suggest the Clinton's are a risk…

I have to agree with Bill Clinton on this one. Obama is not experienced enough, but neither is Hillary.

If Hillary is counting on Bill's experience to help her, we have got a big problem. Bill is asking for a third and possibly fourth terms of his presidency.

Worse yet, Bill is the one president that caused way too much damage to our national security since his administration. He should just retire to China, where he is extremely appreciated.

Let's nominate Bill Richardson, who has the most and best experience of all Democrats. It is in the country's best interest to nominate the best candidate in each party.

I not a democrat or a republican,
I am registered Independent.One thing
is clear to me,not to comment on
Obama being a Risk.More Precisely,
every woman with a skirt will be at risk in the White House if Clinton is elected.I say 20 years is enough
for all the Bush's and Clintons.

You're the man, Bill. I know you have to support Hillary because she is your wife.

But I also know that one of the most intelligent men ever in the history of US government did not choose to marry someone other than exceptionally bright herself.

I also know that you would not encourage someone you believed unqualified to run for NY Senate, much less the Presidency, married to her or not.

Bill himself was one of the most reviled figures among Republicans in the 90's. That didn't stop him from being one of the great Presidents in the US history or getting things done for the good.

He knows what he's talking about. All you Obambie yappers need to listen up.

What do you expect him to say? That Obama is the best candidate? Of course not! His wife is running for President!

Cmon People! WAKE UP!

Boy, a lot of Obama lovers are in for a rude awakening come election day. Can't wait to see it happen. Go Hillary!!

Less Predictable…I predict Hillary is old school government, which is precisely what is NOT working. Less Predictable…Exactly what I'm hoping for. -Obama 08!

How can you trust some one who has lied before? That was big time lie as a president.

Go on and say it Bill: it will be humiliating for your wife to lose to an African American. You can not fool this African American, I know that you really believe that the best place of African Americans is to be recepients of your bones that you throw there way in forms of social programs instead of in serious leadership roles in this country. If you didn't felt this way then you would appointed African Americans in meaningful positions in your administration. It is sad that a Republican had more African Americans in his administration than the person who was wrongly called the first African American President.

progressive for the common people..that is a communist viewpoint.
the Clinton's are all about power, not the people…..they will destroy anyone that gets in their way…

I'm sorry, but Hillary is just as "inexperienced" as Obama. In fact, Obama has held public office longer than she has.

Hillary supporters need to step back and ask themselves if they are supporting Hillary on her own terms or if they are feeling nostalgic and just want to see Bill Clinton back in the White House. Because if I'm not mistaken, HILLARY is on the ballot, not Bill.

Clinton was a risk too… ha! Bet he is worried that Obama will show him up! Let's see!

I guess this election only has two Candidates, Clinton and Obama.

One would think so to read the news and these blogs. Adjust your lense.

Actually this election has many more candidates. Unfortunately, many Americans can't see past their monitor or television screens.

If Obama is nominated America will be governed by another Republican. And you will have your short sighted impediment to blame.

Obama is not ready to Rule the Nation.
And the Nation is not ready nor can it afford another Republican Leader. It has nothing to do with race or gender. It has everything to do with Capability, Diplomacy, and Leadership skills.

If Americans would look towards the light instead of the darkness they would see Biden and Richardson. Two Experienced, Qualified, Honest, nothing to gain Leaders.

Bill, give it a break… When has experience become a factor in being President? Please answer this question; what experience has George W. Bush demonstrated? Oh you can ruin a nation in 8 years.

The Clinton campaign is getting desparate. What Bill did was seriously personal attacks. Whether Obama is ready and more qualified is a question the American people will answer in the primary. I heard that Bill did not run after his first term of governor is because alleged affairs. Obama has more relevant experience, both local and national, than Bill when he ran in 1992.

"Even when I was a governor, and young, and thought I was the best politician in the Democratic Party, I didn't run the first time I could have. I had lots of Democratic governors encouraging me to, but I knew in my bones I shouldn't run, that I was a good enough politician to win, but I didn't think I was ready to be president."

Bill, the difference is that Obama believes he is ready. And you can say it, that the "risk" you refer to is Obama's color.

is this the same bill that had sex with a young female in the white house ( my house ) ? found guilty and still making moves on one in canada and now one in iowa and he wants bac in the white house .

It's kind of sad to watch a former President make such a complete tool of himself on his wife's behalf.

Bill Clinton knows the history of the Presidency well enough to know that Obama has plenty of experience. He knows Obama's successes as a state legislator and Constitutional Law professor well enough to know that Obama is as prepared as anyone for this job. He must even recognize the absurdity of chastising someone for making no mistakes in the same timespan in which the "experienced" Hillary made several.

Bill Clinton is being dishonest, and he knows it, but he's saying it with a straight face anyway. Why does that feel so familiar?

Why is Hilly's experience firing Travel department of white house, White water, Options and making 100000 from 1000 dollars,hiring her cronies for new travel department at white house.Getting billy boy's women and blaming right wing conspiracy,get real hillary surrender to Obama an live freely.

Bill, you're right, Obama is a risk. But it's a risk we, as a nation, need to take right now. Your wife is going to be more of the same crap we've seen coming out of Washington, she was groomed for it. While I'm personally throwing the vast majority of my support and money towards Ron Paul, the surest vehicle for change, I would support Obama over Hillary any day.

Don't you guys get real tired for the crap handed by Bill & Hillary. Can you honestly say this is the way – not me that is for sure. Bill has proven to be a liar and a manipulator. Hillary play dirty politics – not leadership material

I have nothing more to add to the below from a Democratic party leader who speaks the truth and if you really want to talk about risk Billyboy, here you go from one of your own:

Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman John Millin says in a letter to The Denver Post that Hillary Clinton is a polarizing figure and could scare voters away.

"If Hillary Clinton is our party's nominee, every Democratic candidate in Wyoming will be painted with that same liberal, big government brush," writes Millin, who is backing Clinton rival Barack Obama. "We will also be the target of the locker room jokes that rightfully belong to Bill Clinton."

Nuff said.

I think that having Bill Clinton back in the White House is a greater risk. Do the American people really want this serial skirt chasing philanderer back in the White House? Do Americans remember how he sold overnight stays in the Lincoln Bedroom to the highest bidder? Do they remember the pardons?

Now I will go a Donate to Barak Obama.

Thanks Slick Willy.

Obama 08,12

Ok..I hear people say that voting for Obama is voting for change. Well, what is the change that he is going to bring? Most if not all of his views are very similar to Clinton's views. The only difference that Obama will bring is a new face. His policies are all the same as Clinton's would be. The real difference between Clinton and Barack is her experience over his lack of experience. Barack will be eaten alive by the Republican's in the general. Come on Dems…don't shoot yourself in the foot again! Bill is right on this one.

I am a fan of Bill Clinton and admire Hillary but, Obama has my vote. The answer to Mr. Clinton's question on when was the last time America took a chance an elected a novice would be Abe Lincoln, I beleive. Now I am not trying to compare Obama to America's greatest president but, I so many of our current challenges (energy independence, health care, immigration, etc.) have been around or developing for dozens of years and none of our so called leaders have taken the bull by the horn and resolved them.

With all due respect to HRC and Mr. Clinton, Her 35 years of experience with 15 plus years in Washington is of little use if she is unable to get consensus by reaching across the isle AND uniting the country behind her. I do not blame Hillary but, to many American's she is a polarizing figure who will attract significant political opposition simply because many of her opponents have developed a cottage industry in opposing the Clinton brand.

The only way we will address the real serious issues confronting our nation is to take a fresh new approach based on acheiving a consensus with the objective of producing results for our citizens.

Producing results for the average American is something that Washington has become either oblivious to or incapable of solving and Mr. Obama's experience as a community organizer at the grass roots level and state legislator makes him more in tune to the man on the street than someone who has operated in DC for 15 years.

So, Mr Clinton I ask you…when has America entrusted the presidency to two families whose sir name has appeared on the ballot for 24 consecutive years and counting if we follow your advice?

Hey Mr. Clinton, who cares what you think. I voted against you twice and now I will probably have the extreme satisfaction of voting against your wife as well. I hope when she loses the election you take it personal. I can understand you wanting back into the white house, but do you really think your wife would ever trust you alone with the interns again?

It's really quite simple when you consider the source. Obama has the Clinton Campaign running scared. As well they should be.

The White house reaks with corruption, special interests, coverups and ineffective self serving career politicians. Moreover, that's the skewed experience that the Clinton Campaign considers an asset in the oval office. Not a chance!

It's time to clean things up in Washington and give the people of this country renewed hope, that we can once again become a Great Nation in the eyes of the world.

Plain and simple, Obama is the man to effect positive change NOW, when our country needs it most!

Ouch…Bill Clinton did not get the memo? Stop attacking other candidates!

Clearly agitated and angry, Mr. President could not digest that he is loosing by proxy.

Americans had enough of Clintons and Bushes. I'll gladly take chance with Obama than live another four years with certainty of deceptions and condescending lies.

CLINTON/BUSH : GO AWAY AND STAY THERE!!!!

OBAMA 08

Me, myself and I….being a first lady is not qualifications for President…

Too bad Bill, your time has expired! You need to stop ruining Hillary's chances. It's probably too late now cuz her poll numbers will keep going down the more you come out!

And to the experience thing..why can't we leave this alone now? Experience's a good thing to have but its not the only requirement here for becoming prersident. It's the individual and his personality/nature that matter most.

Also, There's a different between experience and having leadership skills. someone can have fewer experiences but possess a great deal of leadership skills which makes him/her a good president/leader

Look, when Hitler decided to wage war on Poland in 1939 thereby beginning ww2, he had spent 5years as a president[1934-1939]. Please he had all the experiences to be a president at that time, but you all know what happened!

And who say's G.W was inexperienced when he decided to go to Iraq?

So really I urge you all to ignore this whole experience crap..Obama has the necessary Education, Leadership Skill and Heart to lead this country…

"I did not have sexual relationship with that woman." And then we come to find out you lied.

"I was against the war before it started". Just recently you lied.

I'm sorry Bill I ain't buying. Risk applies to all candidates. There are no guarantees in presidencies. You cannot tell me that the risk based on your wife's judgment and less public office than Obama are a better.

Nope. I an't buying that!

Bill Clinton’s credibility has just hit the pavement hard and rolling into a wet old grave of intolerance.

Bill Clinton’s integrity is at risk, nothing else.

Bill still trying to rewrite history. You too came from a backriver state with zero national experience. Remember you ONLY won because of a spoiler by the name of Ross Perot, and you did not get the voter majority. As another poster cited, you have very little in the legacy department and that should be shared with a fiscally reponsible Congress that happened to be Republican controlled. Everything else you did is either mediocre or a disaster. Chief among those disasters is your half hearted, weak response to the terrorist threats and you inability to do anything about flourishing al Qaeda training camps in Afghanistan. To many Americans, you are a zero….so is your wife.

Is hillarythemovie.com for real? Does anyone know when the movie will come out? I am always interested to learn more about the candidates.

What a crazy nut Bill is turning out to be…

Just go away. Take the spouse with you too. Buh-bye.

Mrs. Clinton (the pseudo-New Yorker) would be a treat for the GOP to attack. She can't even hold her own against the rest of the Dems when they call her on her waffling and rude laughing. The GOP would be sad to see her lose the primaries.

Biden could take down any of the GOP candidates. Noone is giving him credit for Rudy's fall from the top, and Rudy's certainly capable of wrecking his own campaign, but I think it's no coincidence that his drop followed the "noun, verb, 9/11″ comment of Biden. At least he's not talking about 9/11 quite as much.

Biden's experience swamps all of them but McCain, and he knows McCain so well that they can have a friendly argument on the real issues (when was the last time that happened!). Biden can't be attacked for family values, or personal wealth, or lack of experience. He's a middle class guy with brains and a sense of humor, and he doesn't spout prepackaged sound bites.

You'd think the press would be pushing for Biden. I think press conferences with Biden would be both informative and entertaining!

Biden/Obama – a chance for 16 years of White House control.

How can it be rolling the dice on America. We've been playin craps for 8 years now. And I know as long as someone is intelligent they know how to make a right decision. I don't like this by Bill. Not his place to make such biased comments. Mr. Obama is what America needs, a different direction.

It is very unfortunate that Bill is desperately willing to lie to American people as he did for his affaires in the White House. Bill needs to remember that the White House lost its integrity when he was in it. Americans do not want to hear the same scandals in their loved White House. America deserves an honest and trusted president as Obama. Obama will be much respected in the US and the World than Hillary who is counting on Bill’s old politics.

Who has the right to determine who should run or become President? There had been instances 5 years old had a college degree…Everyone's different. Obama no bill clinton. So Bill, Go and stick it!!

Bill is so right! And when is it wrong to point out someone is inexperienced, and not tested, when this is a fact? We need Hillary.

First of all, Les, I hope you realize your post sounds exactly like Republican propaganda.

Second, this attack has two parts: the first part that everyone has mentioned, which is that Hillary needs percentage points, Bill owes her for life, and so he will produce this type of material. The second part, and a little less obvious, is his own ego as past president: he's offended that Obama is going to take a pass on some of his old people, and so he has their back.
That's touching, but Obama doesn't owe the 90s democrats anything. While the Gingriches and Bushes should get by far the most blame for the ridiculous amount of partisanship that exists today, the Clintons did their share, and if the Democrats really want to win and get the country back toward the right track, they need to move on and away from that type of trench warfare.

Not a chance, Obama is hands down the best candidate in this race and is the only one who can fix this country

What is this experience that Obama must gain before becoming president? Knowing how to roll over for the Republicans? How to get in bed with multinational corporations? How to hire his cronies into all the top positions? How to "stay the course" when all indications show us in a handbasket bound for the nether regions? I think we'll be just fine without that kind of experience. Obama strikes me as having good judgment, wide-ranging intelligence, and genuine respect and compassion for people from all walks of life. I think he'd do a good job picking a cabinet, filling various govt. posts, and tackling the major challenges facing the next president–that is, seeing that the government does what is supposed to do and that the United States becomes a force for good in the world again.

Bill Clinton did a great job as president but he is forgetting that his wife made alot iof mistakes in trying to be president at the time.
so let Obama get his chance as he is more solid than Clinton as a youger govenor who did noting but chase women his first term. No wonder he wasn't ready to be president and he diedn't learn his lesson to be ready unless he means you ahve to be able to be sudiced in the oval office.

I am curious how many of these insightful commentators actually watched the Rose/Clinton interview? I am so pleased to see how many of these commetators have direct access to President Clinton's mind and assert with such certainty his intentions and psychological mindset. My fellow Democrats have not learned the lessons from the last 8 years. Perhaps as a Democrat, a no vote is better than to be complicit to such twisted, non-sensical ramblings, and infantile logic that is so au courant in the political arena.

Please tell me what kind of experience Hillary gained by being First Lady and a two term Senator that Obama couldn't gain by working in the Illinois State Legislature and the United States Senate. This is a completely bogus argument.

I agree with President Clinton 100% because the simple truth of the matter is that we are talking about a candidate that has never been challenged.

Barack Obama has never been in a truly challenging situation where the eyes of the nation are upon him. He has never been thrown to the dogs or put on the front lines the way the Clintons were in the 90s. Don't we all remember that?

Barack Obama ran virtually unopposed for his US Senate seat, he was given a prime slot at the DNC Convention, and now he is given a pedestal and soapbox upon which to stand. Do you really think Alan Keyes, a man from Maryland who is clearly out of his gourd, was a threat to the Obama campaign? Do you think a person given the chance to talk about unity at the DNC's keynote speech during a time when we wanted to beat back Bush the most was not going to experience a surge in support?

Barack Obama is where he is today because his political ascent has been a relative cakewalk.

Sure, he got Iraq right, but anyone can say what they would have done if they were in office…all of that changes once they actually are in office.

Hell, George Bush said he would not commit America to nation building and that he would be a "compassionate conservative." Last time I checked we're working on our 2nd nation building and I haven't seen too much, if any, compassion.

Hillary Clinton is not perfect, but she is far more qualified and seasoned than Barack Obama. She made an effort to reform health care in this country. She stood by her husband and suffered undignified personal attacks. She campaigned hard in the conservative parts of New York state and showed she was a candidate capable of winning people over.

Sen. Clinton has had to endure the mud the GOP and everyone else has thrown at her. Even now in the primaries the Republicans discredit her every chance they get to make sure they don't have to run against her. Don't you think it's odd that the GOP isn't criticizing Obama? Could it possibly be because they think Obama is a weak candidate and can be easily defeated?

The DNC is holding fire on Huckabee because they know he is an easy target. The GOP is holding fire on Obama because they know he doesn't have the experience, know how, or sense it takes to be president. And when the general election comes around they're going to take advantage of that opportunity if we screw this chance for America up.

I need to understand the former President. Is he referring to the "mistakes" that were made of this country at the time he was married to HRC? So, if that were case—WE had TWO "capable brains" making a judgement call about this country—and still got it wrong. With all due respect–Mr. President–you want OUR great nation to continue to live with ERRORS in action, thought, judgement, blunder, fault, oversight, and slips?

Bill Clinton liad to himself, to his wife, to the country and to the world, why now I will belive you what ever you say. No more Clintons in the white house. No more impeachment and bickering, just go away may be to Canada and live with your second wife from Canada.

With due respect to Bill, Just wondering how it would be okay to discredit his wife's main challenger- Barack Obama as a risk being elected president without offering an alternative? Americans are smart enough to know what's on the offing! In life people take chance and therefore if we have been failed in the past by experienced dudes, it is not bad enough to try uninexpereinced dud as well…!

Bill Clinton is deflecting. Obama's criticism of so-called experienced politicians isn't based on the fact that their experience means they have mistakes in their past. It's based on the fact that experienced people in government Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and Hillary herself still made mistakes when they made it to positions where their experience should have made a difference. His point is that for all their experience when it really should have counted, Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Clinton all contributed to the mess we are in in their positions , as President, VP, Defense Secretary, and NY Senator respectively.

When did mistakes and the dexterity to cover them become a badge of honor?
Must everyone lie about their illicit affairs with interns, etc. to be considered tested and ready for presidency?
Bill Clinton is just a deceitful politician who will smile, cry or even roll on the floor, on demand, to get votes.
Haven't we had enough of the Clintons?

Whenever Bill tilts his head to the left and points with either one or both hands, believe me, he's about to spin you a yawn – a big lie!

God forbid, if Hillary gets the nomination I'll cast my votes for the rebublican and become an independent.

Yeah, right Bill. I remember the kind of experience you gained on the desk at the White House. Because of you Gore had an up hill battle for the Presidency. He could have coasted in very comfortably if not for you.

If people buy into Hillary, they are still going to have to pay your Bill. If you hadn't put your ego ahead of our party needs, just think of where we would be right now.

obama 08.

Yeah, right Bill. We shouldn't forget the kind of experience you gained on the desk at the White House. Because of you Gore had to run up hill for office instead of coasting in comfortably.

It's days like these when I wished I'd voted for George H. Bush! Let's see, a liar, an adulterer, want's me to take his advice. Ok so Bubba you say Senator Obama "IS" not experienced enough to be president. Well Mr. President that depends on what your definition of "IS" is. Please just go away.

I happen to agree with Bill! Obama will get creamed becuase he does not have enough experience.

Perhaps Bill Clinton should read tomorrow's Boston Globe. They just endorsed Senator Obama and addressed Bill's experience argument head on.

Bill, you really are the fountain of wisdom.

Obama has three years in the Senate + 8 years on in the state legislature. That is 4 more years than Hillary in elected public office. Let's be clear about the facts, Bill, since you have proven that to be a challenging proposition in the past.

However, I agree with many here. Judgement trumps experience. Washington experience doesn't count for a lot given how little these people have accomplished and the gargantuan mistakes that have been made (read: Iraq).

Hillary's judgment speaks for itself. Poor and misguided. Plus, she has a really hard time taking a stand on an issue and frequently distorts the truth. All three of which are ingredients for a VERY risky candidate.

Can't blame the guy for campaigning for his wife, though. I only hope people will judge Hillary based on her actual voting record and decision making ability vs. what Bill's version of the truth.

OBAMA HAS MORE ELECTED EXPERIENCE THAN HILLORY.

OBAMA HAS MORE FOREIGN POLICY CREDENTIALS THAN BILL DID IN '92.

That is the final straw. No one named Clinton will ever get my vote. What a dastard act of cowardice, to sent Bill out to attack the front runner, Obama, with exaggerations (1 year?) and red herrings.

What will the Clintons do or say if Barrack gets the nomination?

Is winning really the only thing?

Hillary has been saying from the beginning that she has all the experience and I think she and Bill believe if they say it enough it will become truth.We are not that stupid. Hillary does NOT have more experience than Barack. All Hillary has experience with is insider back room dirty politics and outright lies. She is very experienced in how to play the games, lieing to the people and never stating a true plan for anything. It does not bother me that Bill is out touting his wife but he should be telling us about how Hillary plans to fix our messes instead of just attacking Barack. You can clearly tell they see this slipping away from them are they are getting really scared. They thought they had the nomination in the bag and every day it gets worse for them. They are panicking and it shows more every day how desperate the are.Your time is over Mr and Ms Clinton. Make way for the future! No more Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton.
Obama & Edwards
Edwards & Obama

Maybe Obama should cheat on his wife, THEN he'd be suitable for president? That makes about as much sense as a 2 year old. And who exactly is saying "we have to throw away all these experienced people"? I'm strongly for him, and I don't think we should throw away anyone. Maybe reform is in order, and reform certainly is not having the Clintons back in the whitehouse. Geez.

Uhhh everybody knows Bill didn't run in 88 because he wanted the sex scandals to clear out. His lying is becoming more and more apparent. I guess that, being a somewhat left leaning independent myself, I didnt realize the facility with which he lied until he started attacking other Democrats. If he gets his way and the campaign goes negative, we can say goodbye to Hillary. Good riddance.

You know when they are in trouble when he starts pointing with all ten fingers.

Pack it in Slick Willy, and take Hillary with you.

Why are we so quick to assume that Hillary or Edwards' experience is so much greater than Obama's? Hillary spent a term and a half in the Senate. On the biggest issue on which she voted, she got it woefully wrong. And she did so b/c she had an eye on the White House in '08. Edwards spent one term in the Senate and, like Hillary, on the most important vote he had, he also got it wrong. Obama, as has been well documented, got it right even when it wasn't popular to say. Someone mentioned ability to govern. What makes you think Hillary will have the ability to govern? If you haven't been paying attention, in order to govern in today's climate, you need to be able to get 60 votes in the Senate to do ANYTHING of substance. Hillary won't be able to get 60 votes in the Senate to rename a city street. Republicans in the Senate and House will sit tight and just say come election time "I opposed Hillary time and time again." She can't govern b/c half the country hates her!

America would definitely be at risk with Obama.

This is obvious, when asked in the recent Iowa debate, what was his new year resolution, he said "less timid".

How can the america people entrust OBAMA as a president who is TIMID, OR LACK OF COURAGE?

Obama a risk? That is the rhetoric of a candidate backed into a corner.

As governor of Arkansas just how much did Bill do that positively impacts the daily lives of people there? His comments are just too rich: Given Bill is making a personal comparison to Obama I'd much rather a candidate whose mental energy just might be spent more on issues than on his next fling.

This headline is another example of cnn's bias. These words merely serves as a vessel for Clinton's negative messages. How about a headline that actually addresses the issue like, 'Clinton unleashes another attack on Obama'

Please. In his Charlie Rose interview, Bill Clinton would have us believe that he didn't run in 1988 because he was too inexperienced. Those of us who have read the inside accounts know better. He didn't run then because his zipper was open, and needed some time to zip it up.

I think Obama is very smart, open mined and articulate. He needs to be congratulated to be able to standup to Clinton's who almost feel how dare you queston them. HRC is never willing to answer any question directly. There is long story with very little substance. She almonst takes multiple positions, depending concensus at that time. She presents polarizing effects (e.g. as she nebtioned in recent Iowa debate, Era of cowboy diplomacy is over, let us face it, you are redeculing current president in public does that sound respectful?) In contrast Obama will heal people and unite them and not divide, he has depth of perception. This is his strength. In today's washington politics is all divisions. Clinton's are used to think no one can be better than them. In HRC I sensed an air of invicibility. OK you have lived in white house that is great others have not. If we take that logic, then every first lady should be handed over the presidency. It appears so fake, if experience is an issue then you need real people like Biden, Dodd, Richardson there is no shortage of great experienced people. What Bill Clinton fails to realize is O has enough experience. Before he got into senet he was not staying home doing nothing. I think you have a smart guy, who is young, and is open minded, and can make a difference. Definitely deserves a chance. Clinton's had their time in sun, unfortunately these guys want to feel like kings and queens, they are not happy with 8 years, they want more. Be truthful, give others a chance. Decide wheter you want experienced people then choose Biden, Dodd types, who are superb in debates, very knowledegable on issues, or give chance to a fresh face, who is smart, and has enough experience to meet the threshold.

Only the Irish Man, Mooney, produces negative Obama posts on CNN ticker blog.

Anyway, John Kerry was not a 'risk'. Al Gore was not a 'risk'. What those two men had in common is that they were both 'very experienced' but they got beaten by a candidate who made no sense.

Democrats still have not understood what is electability in America. Republicans grasped it long ago. When Bill was elected in 1992, he was a 'risk'. But he somehow defeated a very experienced candidate. maybe Obama is a 'risk', but he's a risk that is most electable.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/12/15/113440/41/612/422462

I totally agree with Bill. It is great to hear him speak anytime. He has a great way of communicating.I hope other media outlets do the right thing for this country and get the word out. So far they have been all about promoting Obama which is a great disservice to the public and therefore they are putting our country at risk. I have never seen such bias towards a candidate in my life and I have been following politics since the seveties. We know Hillary. For good or bad, we know her. We do not (yet) know Obama. I am reminded of dating. I was ENCHANTED (a word I see written by Obama supporters) with many men. But I did not want to marry them. I finally married a man I knew very well. I knew he had made mistakes and I saw how he managed to repair them. None of us are perfect. We all have flaws. But as the saying goes "Love the devil you know". I loved the devil I knew and am glad I did.
I will vote for (the devil I know)Hillary.

Is Bill drunk?? His wife is the riskiest candidate out there, by far. A Hillary nomination will invigorate the demoralized Republicans like nothing else. The rednecks will come out of the wordwork to vote her down to keep and her and her pathetic husband out the WH.

The clintons are old fashion, tired and frankly enough is enough. I'm just tired of the same old types of people running and winning office. Bush then Clinton, then bush now another Clinton? The country needs CHANGE. Something new and different, fresh and capable and someone willing to accept great challenges. We do not need the divisive politics of the 1990's. Enough with the Constant bickering because no one likes the Clintons. Nothing will get done. The country literally NEEDS, NEEDS Senator Barack Obama.

Obama is like a river that is a mile wide but only two feet deep.

Hillary's single greatest accomplishment during the Clinton administration was utter and complete failure at Health Care reform. Why should we elect an established failure over a talented, up and coming individual?

If I'm not mistaken Abe Lincoln only had one Senate term. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Posted By Trollmaster, CA : December 15, 2007 5:38 pm

After serving 4 terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, Lincoln was elected to the US House, not the Senate, in 1846. His vocal opposition to the Mexican-American War ensured that he couldn't be re-elected in 1848, so he didn't run.

Lincoln's next foray into politics was in 1854, when he helped form the Republican Party in response to the inroads slavery was making in the territories west of the Mississippi. In 1858, Lincoln ran for US Senate against the incumbent Stephen A. Douglas, engaging in a famous series of debates about the question of slavery. However, this was at a time when Senators were still chosen by their state legislatures, and the Democrats in control of Illinois sent Douglas back to the US Senate.

So, Lincoln was elected to the Presidency in 1860 after 4 terms in the Illinois legislature, a single term in the US House that ended 12 years before, and a failed bid for the US Senate.

Was that too risky? You can argue that his opposition to the expansion of slavery in the Western territories caused the South to secede even before he took office, so it proves electing him was a big risk. But that was about his policy, not his lack of "experience " – and the Civil War probably would have happened as soon as any anti-slavery President was elected.

Yeah, how about the mistakes you made. Wasn't it you who signed NAFTA and gave away millions of jobs in this country. Now with outsourcing and HB-1 visas in place, your wife wants to top the cake with legalization of millions of illegals in this country to undercut the manufacturing jobs that are still here as well as bring down the wages and corporate responsibilies.Talk about risks.NO THANKS. We don't need you or your wife's "help" any further.You've done enough damage. A vote for your wife seems to be a vote for??? Well the only thing I'm sure I heard her say clearly was how much we need lobbyists. Go stroke your ego on something else. Your both history.

It's a shame Bill Clinton feels that it is worth risking the Democratic goodwill he has left for an unworthy Presidential candidate in his wife, Hillary. 2008 is the year Washington gets reformed and that can only be done with a candidate who is not beholden to special interests and the Democrats taking firm control of both the House and the Senate.

Bill Clinton, please stop the madness!!

I, an African and Native American, never believed the hype about Bill Clinton being the first "Black President." He could not find one minority to appoint to the Supreme Court. He is one big phony.
I hope African Americans will see him and his wife for the ambitious people they truly are.

Obama has more elected experience than H. Clinton or Edwards. She wants to count her 8 years in the White House as experience when it is convenient, and exclude it when it is not. The fact is, when I want a plumber, I will call the plumber, not his wife, when I want an electrician will call an electrician, not her husband. If you want experience, vote for Joe Biden. If you want an inspirational leader who will change the way Washington works and make it work for the people, vote Barack Obama.

I agree with former President Clinton. Our world is too unstable in many ways at this time for a training ground for someone with such little experience. It's not really something we can afford to do right now. Barack Obama lacks the experienc, maybe down the road at some point. You can't have the answers or ability to work out the many problems our country has without more training and knowlege. Obama should have waited more years, he's not qualified at this point. I agree with Bill Clinton, is too risky.

Abraham Lincoln was never anything but a lawyer until getting elected. Woodrow Wilson got the Democratic nomination after about 1-2 years as governor of New Jersey. Eisenhower was Supreme Allied Commander in Europe before coming to the White House.

3 of our greatest Presidents didn't serve long periods of time in politics. whatever necessary to get as many votes as possible.

The biggest risk is someone who had been planning to be President since 2002, who voted for both the PATRIOT Act and the invasion of Iraq, and helped declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization.

It shouldn't be about a black or woman President, it should be about who can do the job. Clinton has shown that she doesn't even know what her own job is in the Senate. Honestly, mandating healthcare? Yeah, it makes a lot of sense to force people to pay for something they can't afford. Clinton's campaign is based entirely on her "electability", not her stance on issues. If anything, people should be turned off by the fact that she has CONSISTENTLY avoided questions in debates, instead trying to shoot for applause points by attacking Republicans.

BILL CLINTON COME ON MAN GIVE ME A BREAK!! YOU HAD LITTLE OR NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL WHEN YOU RAN AND YOU DID A PRETTY GOOD JOB. PLEASE AND I MEAN PLEASE STAND FOR A PERSON THAT MEANS GOOD FOR THIS COUNTRY. YOU KNOW YOR WIFE; HELL THAT'S WHY YOU WERE GOING TO LEAVE HER BUT JUST HAD A FEW "JUMP-OFFS" DURING YOUR MARRIAGE. I'M SURE IF ALL WAS WELL YOU WOULD'VE NEVER DIPPED OUR FOR ONE NIGHT OF PLEASURE. BARACK IS THE REAL DEAL AND WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS!! I'M WILLING TO BET IF YOUR WIFE WASN'T RUNNING YOU WOULD'VE ENDORED BARACK FROM THE JUMP!!

Obama has a point though, we need new experience, I mean Bill Clinton needs to know what his foreign policy did it killed thousands of people in Kosovo.

Of course Obama's a "risk" to Clinton Dems. BO goes against nearly everything Bill and Co. have stood for in the party. No more safe and moderate stances on the issues…

http://political-buzz.com/

Mr. Clinton, you also did not have 12 years of elected experience. We can understand why you did not feel the need to run yet. To be honest based on your record: Mandatory sentencing, harsher sentence for Black people re: crack cocaine vs powder cocaine; so called reforming welfare without ensuring that the transistion would not create substantial hardship, remember the black ministers told the government not to institute welfare, of course the so called liberals thought they knew everything and implemented it to create a scapegoat that would divide the country. Once the welfare system created single parent households and broke down the family structure, the message became, we need to get rid of the welfare system.

I'm still trying to figure out what meaningful, constructive results that you had and if your wife is elected, what will she do that will make this nation better.

With Senator Barack Obama – he is one of the smartest possible Presidents that we have seen in quite sometime. He is straightforward and honest, something that has been missing in the government for a very long time.

I don't recall any candidates begging you or your wife to campaign on their behalf, I do believe that Senator Obama was called on and through his effort of uniting this country we now have a number of Democrats elected to office from what is considered red states.

If Senator Obama can pull states together for the good of the country, just think what he will be able to do as President to end the hatred of Al Queda and others who hate us because they see evil men in this country who disrespects everybody who does not look like them. I will assure you that Senator Obama does not have a problem fighting against terrorism and as far as Al Queda – they will see a President who will not play pretend fighting – he will be firm and direct and will look to eliminate folks that do not serve our best interest.

Take care – keeping it real

Isn't politics great? What a bag of dirt. Does anyone in or around Washington D. C. have any shame? Bill and Hillary certainly do not… and I'm a registered Dem!

Sen. Obama is older the President Clinton was in 1988.

And wiser.

There are no other major candidates in the race who had the good sense to oppose the Iraq war. Sen. Obama felt he had to run.

Sen. Clinton's biggest achievement is enabling George Bush in the Iraq War.

She is the risk.

Maybe the kind of experience we need is someone who's experience is in making negative statements about their opponents, someone who will spread rumors about the other side having Muslim extremist ties, someone who brings up the teenage drug use of their opponent even though he's already confessed it and says it was a mistake.

Or perhaps we need someone who has shown that he can bring two sides together to solve important problems. Maybe we need someone who is honest, who can admit and fix his mistakes, who is bold enough to stand up for what he thinks is right.

Slick Willy's back! Bill you are a liar and your wife should have had the self respect to leave you, instead she held on and discarded her principles in her obsessive quest for power.

I once respected you as a great man. You were a good President. Let it go. We do not want you back. We want change and we want real hope.

Bill Clinton wasn't ready to be president in 1992 and he certainly showed us that by giving his enemies all the ammunition they could ever need to bring him down. He was a brilliant politician and a complete disgrace to the country. We took a big risk on him and he let us down. Maybe Obama will too but it's not for the Clintons to say.

I saw this interview, and everything the President said made sense. I agree 100% with him. I actually couldn't believe he said some of the things he said. He was brutally honest, and we needed someone to stand up and say what most of us have been thinking (except those that are blinded my Oprah's Messiah).

"And whether you think it matters that in theory, no experience matters. In theory, we could find someone who is a gifted television commentator…And let them run. They'd have only one year less experience in national politics [than Obama]."

Hahahahahahaha, this was the funniest!

Hillary Clinton has an unbelievable brain.

Yes, she is a woman, she is by far the strongest candidate running on either the democratic or Republican ticket.

She has witnessed it all and has learned a great deal in her 8 years in the WEhitye house.

Let's not take any more chances by nominating a Kid.

What experience Bill! Hilliary won't even release her papers from her time of First Lady. Unless and until she does she there is no basis to say she is more experienced. Oh and Bill you must not have been good at math, but if I'm not mistaken Obama was elected to the US Senate in 2004, which means he would have been there FOUR years not one. And lets not forget the eight years in the Illionois senate.

The saddest thing about this campaign is how it is lessening the respect I once had for Bill Clinton. Some of his remarks lately have sounded pitifully desperate and outrageously ridiculous. It's a shame to see a man who could have been a great leader lower himself to such a degree.

I had a great deal of respect for Bill Clinton when he was president, but I was not brain dead to his faults..and he had many. The years of his presidency look wonderful now that we are looking back from the worst 7 years of my lifetime, but they were not without serious problems..NAFTA, Rwanda, endless scandals, welfare reform that has fueled the disparities we still feel, don't ask, don't tell, etc.

His presidency was head and shoulders above what we have now, but as he continually shows, his time is over. I don't want to go back, and judging from the things he's saying now, I don't want him going forward. And I've watched his wife long enough to have never had even a modicum of respect for her that I had for him.

The dynasties of Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton are over. We're looking to a new day in America where neither family is relevent or useful. Change, Mr. President means just that. And as far as experience goes, you said it best in your remarks debating the first Bush. It was about the best endorsement for Senator Obama I've ever heard. You sounded presidential then. Now you're sounding old and irrelevent. It's a sad thing to see.

If Hillary has the kind of experience that made her vote in favor of Iraq war, in favor declaring Iran a Terrorist state, then we don't want her experience…

i strongly agree with Clinton,s views. Obama is a great person but he is not ready to take on the leadership of the greatest country in the world.Just wait for the Republicans if he wins. They will tear him down. No wonder they are cheering hin on. You just have to listen to conservative talk radio. Hannity and Rush Limburgh. They want him to win becaus ethey think he is easier to beat than the Clintons who beat the stupid Repulicans twice and put them where they belong. I want to win again.That'swhy I will support My Lady.

No more Clintons, no more Bushes!

Pardon me, Mr Wonderful. Hillary is the biggest risk of all!!! Especially with your terrific guidance.

Why was Clinton not asked about his drug use. Does this man think that democrats are dumb enough to think that Hillary is not the most vunerable,look at the way she fell off from one little stumble.I'm for Barack and im against Hillary Romney And Gilluani, Barack is gonna be fine whether he wins this election or not.But if Hillary is the nominee, we will have a Republican President.

"Even when I was a governor, and young, and thought I was the best politician in the Democratic Party, I didn't run the first time I could have. I had lots of Democratic governors encouraging me to, but I knew in my bones I shouldn't run, that I was a good enough politician to win, but I didn't think I was ready to be president." This man talks as if we are all idiots. Obama is a leader & thats something the Clintons are not.

Whether he has a point or not, the guy is NOT impartial to make it!
I think there is nothing to be added to Obama's comment: he is closing the gap and she's putting all the big guns she can get on him. And obviously the biggest gun in her service (no pun intended!) is Bill.
Unfortunately, Bill Clinton (a man I sincerely respect!) is risking his credibility as former president by such partisan politicking.

Where are all those people who complained about Oprah supporting Obama, now that Billy Boy is out again working damage control for his wife?

The FACT is that Hillary has no real experience – Obama has more. The FACT is that the Clintons are Washington insiders, friends of the Bush family, and more of the same. The FACT is that Clintons took more dirty money than anybody. The FACT is that Hillary is less experienced and more of a liability that ANY of the other candidates. But leave it to Bill – he can spin the truth, tell you black is white and make you believe it, and he'll prove you don't what "is" means. He's an accomplished liar and so is his wife, and that's why we don't need either of them again,

If I'm not mistaken Abe Lincoln only had one Senate term. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Posted By Trollmaster, CA : December 15, 2007 5:38 pm

You are wrong. But Abe Lincoln isn't running this year. What's your point?

Bill I was one your loyal followers during your Presidency, but lately you have began to piss me off.

You wife is a freaking joke, so shut the F up and go away. She is a loser and a liar and will not win.

Risky – Ouch!!! Another bite at Obama by the Clintons. Is Hillary going to ask Bill to resign on his comments? Beware, the Clintons – the more you attack Obama, the more you are validating he is ready for leadership. BTW Bill, the fact that you chose to wait before you could run 4 president does not necessarily mean Obama should do the same. Obama will be just fine – perhaps better than you were, although personally I liked you as president. Please, let's give him a chance.

Can someone tell me how many years of LEGISLATIVE experience Hillary Has? If someone can tell me this then all of the questions will be answered to who is the experienced one. If they both have the same amount of experience then the topics should be focused on ISSUES.

what a hipocrite.i thought bill back in 1992 said experience dont matter .talk about being poll driven,he dont need all that experience he has a lot of good advisors,one can see the way he has run his campaign,please give us a break

Will Elvis ever leave the building? By the time the Clintons are finished with us, with their sleazy state and national chiefs spreading scandal and innuendo, the Democratic Party could well have gone the way of the Whigs. Somebody tell these people: The Sixties is over.

I've said before and I'll say it again, Obama needs more seasoning to be Pressident. We don't need another Carter in the White House.
If you don't like Hillary fine, but not Obama, try Biden, he's my second choice after Hillary.
And if you think Obama is squeaky clean, remember he's a politician. There's not a politician alive that doesn't have somke skeletons in his closet.
Obama is just too new for them all to have been discovered yet. And you can bet the house that the Republicans are out there looking high and low.

I agree with the Bill Clinton that said early on that one of the great things about this field of Democrats is that people can be for someone without being against anyone else. It's sad to see that he has decided to recant on that view of the field. Somewhat ironically, I also think the Clinton campaign's decision to abandon that line of thinking, which happened soon after the Philadelphia debate, is what has led to its current downfall. If Sen. Clinton had the courage to run on her record (and actually disclose more fully what exactly that record is), respond to the substance of the critiques that came from Obama and Edwards in a respectful way, and also embrace the kinds of changes both Edwards and Obama want to bring to our country, she'd still be the inevitable front-runner. Instead, she has acted as though it is self-evident she is the best candidate, whined about people challenging her candidacy, and tried to turn this into a race to the bottom. Thank goodness Obama and Edwards haven't joined her. While her campaign continues to play in the gutter, I sure hope the other campaigns have the guts to let her play there alone.

I think it would be great to elect a president that has not already been corrupted by 30 years in politics. Everyone wants a president that is different and new because we are used to incredibly experienced politicians that end up in White House scandals because they know the "political process" a little too well.

Normally I'm interested in what Bill Clinton has to say. But this just smacks of such desperation. Bleech.
I've been struggling with the idea of Hillary as the candidate for quite some time. Now I'm totally against it. It's like she can't handle the pressure of not being in the lead without resorting to negative attacks.

Barack's continued refusal to respond in kind has helped me begin to climb off the "undecided" fence. I'm leaning more and more toward supporting Obama as the Democratic nominee.

Okay folks,

Listen to Bill Clinton's own words on experience when he was running for President.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eMlrSG1xb5k

Now read this article again and try to reconcile his two apposing positions.

Everything about the Clintons is based on lies, political posturing, catering to the polls, and every other reason but the right reason.

Why does Bill have to come to HRC's rescue every time she gets in trouble. She can't fight her own battles? Is Bill going to walk her by the hand through 4 years in the Oval Office too. With all the experience she claims to have, is this the best she can do? I'm in trouble, bring in Bill. Help me Bill. Help me. I can't do this on my own. All I know is I'm the best candidate for President. But for God's sake help me.

All you would get from President HRC is excuses and finger pointing. She will divide this nation, blame everything on the Republicans, and she will not take responsibility for her own actions, unless they had a positive result.

When all things are said and done, it will be more of the same; except IF HRC is President it will be the democrats doing what the republicans are doing now. HRC is corrupt. A leper doesn't change its spots. She will not suddently become nice. She will not suddently stop being divisive. She will not suddenly stop playing the little games she plays now which have so clearly been manifested during her campain.

She would run the white house just like she runs her campaign. There will be special interrest in her pocket, corrupt lobbyists, records not being released, resignations, mud being slung all over the place, Bill Clinton decorating the White house and hosting women at the Jefferson room (you don't think he will have a guy over for tea do you?), and on and on and on. It will make us sick.

This is a pretty interesting stream of consciousness from a president who didn't mind jeopardizing his own credibility as a leader and the stability of this nation when he perjured himself. Not exactly what I would call experienced leadership. As Senator Obama said recently: " A long resume does not guarantee good judgment."

Every Clintonophile spouts the same thing, "experience". What experience. There has not been one convincing argument to show why I should support Hillarious over Obama. Ive been looking hard for it, but all I read are illogical rants. Give me the substance!

I found it shamefull for Bill supporting Hillary as the president. You should keep yourself quiet. Showing teh support for Hillary sound little offbase, considering all of what you did in whitehouse…

I actually agree with Bill although I do agree his comments seems a little desperate. I really don't think Obama is experienced enough and I am surprised that so many people are willing to put that much faith in him. And I'm annoyed that Oprah thinks her opinion is so important that we should vote the way she wants us to. I'm not sure that Hillary is the answer either. Or anyone else for that matter (Democrats or Republicans). Unfortunately I think I will be disappointed no matter who wins! Although, I do have to admit, I think it would be great to have a female president.

Trollmaster, you are wrong. Lincoln only had two years in the US House, not the Senate.

Will we be able to count on Bill coming to Hillary's rescue if need be if she is elected? Shouldn't he let her do her talking? It could confuse many Americans as to which Clinton is running for office.

If you want to risk America put Hillary in the White House!!

Bill should short up.he don't know that he is doing bad to hillary.than good.and he need to be careful cause this may destroy all his lagacy and also his relationship with african americans.OBAMA 08!

To all who say Obama does not have enough experience….He has been in elected government for over a decade – just NOT in Washington! (Hillary for 6 – in Washington!) He is REALLY SMART! (Hillary flunked the bar exam the first time).
He has worked for the PEOPLE directly for his entire career and has not made any glaring mistakes and has exhibited extraordinary political and moral judgement! (Hillary has many debacles under her belt – both in the political sense and the moral sense!) Obama is relatively young, Hillary is relatively old. I for one, would like to see the leadership of someone with a foot in the future, rather than an older person with one foot in the past. The problems we face will take a forward thinking person to recognize the proper path to solutions – not someone who's judgement is clouded by the partisan politics of yesteryear!

Hillary sure has plenty of experience fixing mistakes. Why didn't she fix the biggest one of all….?

Actually, Lincoln didn't serve in the U.S. Senate–he was defeated in his run by Douglas. And Lincoln only served one "disgraced" term in the U.S. House…

"Disgraced" because, like his fellow Illinoisan Obama, he opposed an unjust war from the start.

shame on you billy boy

shame on you hillary

HRC when Obama wins the next 3 primaries please bow out with grace.

what will the clintons do next?????

Obama 08

We should all try and convince Condoleezza Rice to run,,, then we would have a women who happens to be black,, and has more experience than both Hillary and Barack collectively

Dear Sir or Ma'am,

Bill Clinton is no longer qualified to give assessments of who may or may not be qualified to be president. One thing that Senator Obama has that Bill Clinton doesnt is strong moral and ethical character and the ability to tell the truth. I could care less how much experience a politician has. If they dont have those attributes then they dont belong in political office or the preseidents oval office. How many times did Bill Clinton lie to the American people. Who quickly we forget….?!

To be honest, every candidate is a risk. The real issue is "which candidate is believeable, reliable, and trustworthy?" I believe that Obama truly wants to bring about a change where the American people have a voice that is truly heard and recognized. To me, Hillary talks a good game, but she falls into the same category as Mitt Romney. She will say anything to get the vote. I'm still on the fence with Obama, but I would give him a an open ear when he speaks over Hillary. Sure, I would like to see a woman president, but I will not vote for her at this point because she seems to fold to Republican pressure because she does not want to appear weak on certain issues. Whose to say she won't continue the same trend if she's elected? I would rather see Biden/Obama/Edwards get the nod before Hillary.

this view is very personal, family business and based on no ground. In any case Hillary and Obama find themselves in the situation Bush was during the terrorist attacks, Obama would made the best decisions unlike Hillary who would either expect other people to make decisions for her or make the biggest mistake.

hey i trust bill clinton he turn this country around from lost to progressive hope for the common people so trust hillery if you listen to the mud slnging we have another like g.w. bush god help us

I'm glad to see most of you are wise to the lies. How can a democracy be effectively mismanaged by having only one more political party than a totalitarian regime?

Bill Clinton is correct in his comments about Obama.

Obama's fresh, new and no mistake mean nothing, because my 1 year-old grandson can also bring same as Obama.

It will be a risk for the dem party if they nominate obama, and a bigger risk to america if obama gets elected.

Right on, Bill! You were and still are the most popular president ever, and for good reason. You were sincere and worked hard to make this country a better place for everyone. So unlike what we've been experiencing for the last 8 years. Now there is a chance of having another dedicated, brilliant, experienced president. It is so important that we get it right this time. The Republicans will surely win the White House if Obama becomes the Democratic candidate. He will be eaten alive on the campaign trail. Hillary is strong, a seasoned political figure, who has survived attacks from the left for years. She's ready to step into the Oval Office on day one, with no time wasted for on-the-job training. GO HILLARY!!

Obama is a fresh voice with new ideas and he thinks outside of the box. He reminds me of Robert Kennedy. It would be impossible for me to vote for conniving Hillary-I see no difference in her than any lying Republican.

What I remember about young Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton in 1988–isn't as a viable candidate but a windbag opening night speaker, who droned on and on at the Democratic Convention. I remember a self absorbed, albeit decent guy, who gave such a widely jeered 32-minute long opening night address that some predicted would ruin his political career. The decision on the 1988 Democratic candidate was made before and by others–long before Bill Clinton decided not to run.

Yes, I voted for Bill Clinton later simple because I saw him as an agent of change–just as I see Obama as an agent of change now.

But one thing might very well be true. In 1988 had Bill Clinton handled himself with the maturity and clarity that Barak Obama has during in this primary season–he might just have won the nomination. Although I am not certain that Clinton would have done as well against Ronald Reagan as I think Barak can do against any one the candidates that GOP can put up against Obama next fall. Hilary will have more problems simply because so many critical swing voters continue to have a negative view of her based on her "experience" as First Lady. I want to beat the GOP more than risk that victory in an attempt to perpetuate the Clinton dynasty.

There are few more candidates on the ballot, Why talk so about the only African-American candidate?
Or is everyone else risk-free …

One year in the Senate isn't enough to govern in DC. No way.

Mr. President, let's face it. You and President Bush became president with "ZERO" national experience. You both were governor of a state and not engaged on national politics. Senator Obama will have 4 years as a US Senator by the time he will be elected.
He was a state senator for 8 years on the top of it. These two combined will make him longer in elected office compared to your wife. If experience in state government does not count, then you became a president with NO experience.

Your Presidency can claim one success. A balanced budget and reduced federal deficit. That's all. Otherwise it's a long list of missed opportunities. With a democratic controlled congress, senate and president, we failed to act on education reform, healthcare reform, climate change, more fair trade agreement you name it. Your second term = Lewisnky scandal+Ken Starr Investigation+Impeachment. Loss of 6 senate seats+9 governorship+46 house seats. Gore lost presidency and the country edured Bush's disaster ONLY because of your scandals, moral crisis. Your wife made 2 major decisions in last 20 years. 93 healthcare reform and 2002 Iraq war vote. We know the outcome. So stop your lies and empty lecture. And let the people elect their president. She is your wife. You treated her really bad all along. We know you are trying to compensate for your bad behavior. But, not at people's cost by electing another corrup Clinton. Find other ways of compensating her for your cheating and scandals.

When did it become dirty politics to question someones experience, when they have no experience. Is it dirty politics for Obama to question Clinton's policies (as she has actually had some)? That is called "open debate".

I like Bill Clinton – I think he was a good president.

He is out there trying to help his wife, just like we would expect any spouse. I think the American people are smart enough to take his comments with a grain of salt, knowing his personal bias in the election. So I wouldn't worry too much about his comments.

I think Sen. Obama had the perfect reply: "…the same old experience is irreverent, you can have right kind of experience or the wrong kind of experience and mine is rooted in the real lives of real people, and it will bring real results if we have the courage to change.’ Bill Clinton in 1992."

As for Hillary, I don't think her record is anything to be proud of. She failed in health care and she voted the wrong way on Iraq. Why vote for her?

Obama is a risk. Democrats will again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory if they nominate Obama. The Republicans will simply quote Obama's own book about his drug use and Obama will be history. As will the Democratic party.

Jack from Ny, Ny. Calling Obama an idiot like Bush is a total insult. Hearing Obama talk is a reason not to believe he is an idiot. Come on, the guy graduated from Harvard on his own merit and can actually pronounce words with 3 or more syllables. & CD from florida, when was the last time something good politically came out of florida?

Here's a rheoterical question for all those praising the Clintons.

IF YOU CANNOT RUN A CAMPAIGN OF JUST A FEW STAFF HOW THEN CAN YOU RUN A COUNTRY? HOW MANY APOLOGIES AND RETRACTIONS HAVE WE HAD FROM THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN JUST IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS AND HILLARY ACTING LIKE SHE HAS NO CLUE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THIS IS THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WANTS TO RUN THE GREATEST NATION IN WORLD? THIS IS NOT COUNTING THE VOTE FOR IRAQ WAR OR MORE RECENTLY IRAN VOTE. IF YOU ASK ME, HILLARY IS MORE RISK THAN ANYBODY ELSE.

Well, Obama has had enough experience to know the importance of being faithful to his wife, which is more than we could say about Bill Clinton in 1992. Infidelity is a serious weakness of character. If a man will put his own selfish appetites before his wedding vows, he will do the same to the nation, and Bill sure proved that. I'll take my chances with a less experieced man of character like Obama rather than opt for another Clinton with experience, because I don't like the kind of experience they have. It isn't good for the nation.

I can't wait for Barack to remind everyone that Abe Lincoln only served one term in Congress. I guess Bill would have been wrong about him too.

Somehow I don't think people get the Obama charm, however it is superficial. Sen. obama has no substance, his administration will be very slow to change ANYTHING in washington, he does't even show up to vote, he was not an elected official during the vote to the Iraq War (which even Sen. Edwards voted for) don't give me the lame answer that he got it right, he didn't even participate not he had the information given to congress, so in my opinion he is not even allowed to pass judgement. He is a decent speaker, he has vitality and a good precence, but so does Mitt Romney and that does not make him the better qualified person for the job. like it or not the country is in a place where 180 degree diplomacy will back fire, listen to Biden and Richardson they come closer to Sen. Clinton's message and I agree with it. so check the facts and listen carefully, Sen. Obama is just not ready. so what that he has some of Clinton's old advisors? that is their job (to advise candidates) they are not the ones that will make the decisions that will affect millions of Americans

Bill is one hundred percent right.

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OHIO
guiliani 44 guiliani 46
clinton 48 obama 43

huckabee 45 huckabee 44
clinton 47