December 26, 2007
Posted: December 26th, 2007 04:30 PM ET

Clinton is out with a new ad Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Democrat Hillary Clinton is set to launch a new ad in Iowa and New Hampshire Thursday in what seems to be the New York senator's closing argument, with only eight days left until the first wave of voters weigh in at the polls.

The 30-second spot, "Stakes", isn't narrated. Instead, the ad features still photographs set to dramatic music while text scrolls across the screen.

"A nation at war… Troubles at home…America at a crossroads…Demands a leader…With a Steady Hand," the ad's text says in part.

The new spot comes one day after Clinton launched her final tour of the Hawkeye State - a blitz the campaign is calling, "Big Challenges, Real Solutions – Time To Pick A President.”

The Democratic race in Iowa has been too close to call in most recent polls, with three candidates – Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards – in a dead heat for first place, although one survey released over the holidays seemed to show Clinton breaking away from her presidential rivals.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • Iowa • New Hampshire


Helen Cimino   December 29th, 2007 6:52 pm ET

Has everyone forgotton that Bill and Hillary pulled us out of debt and set this country straight before. They are a great team and can do it again.
Vote Hillary ! Go .. Be our first lady president !!

Cass and Andy in Iowa   December 29th, 2007 10:31 am ET

We are devoted Hillary supporters. She's the best candidate running for President.

We will caucus for Hillary on Jan. 3rd.

Alice, VA   December 28th, 2007 8:57 am ET

"We see now it was a mistake to believe him, but to say that she should have known that then is completely wrong. I respect that she realizes that was a mistake and is intent on bringing our troops home. It takes a true leader to admit they were wrong and to fix it.

Hillary '08"

So tired of hearing this same old cop out from the Democrats and their Koolaid drinking supporters. Any of these weak kneed politicians admit they did not read the entire National Security document. For them to now blame Bush for inaccurate intelligence information and to flip flop is, well, just spineless and telling of their character. As far as Hillary or Bubba ever admitting anything...that just has not, and will not, ever happen. For them it is "I don't recall", "I had nothing to do with that". The Clintons by virtue of their constant poll-reading are not leaders, but followers of public opinion. Not someone we need. We need leadership in this country...leadership that can bring the Parties together.

mark wilkes barre pa   December 28th, 2007 7:25 am ET

Bruce taylor berkeley Ca,,,, Wow !! in my 46 years on this planet, never !! and I mean NEVER did I think I would read such level headed comments on hillary clinton comming from berkeley Ca,,,,, Please tell me you are for real !! So as to know I am not seeing things. As I am sure I dont agree with most of what you are writing I couldnt agree more with your comment on hillary. it could not have been explained better. to add to what you have said in fairness, most of congress abedded the current administration continues to every time the matter comes up and then some how manages to steer clear of the fallout, leaving the current administration looking like there going it alone with arogance. If america is really looking for change it Will NOT find it by simply changing the party in charge this is proven by history. How to do this is up to you, the younger generations, the future leaders of our great nation. Those like you bruce who can think freely without compremise from political pressure to be loyalist's to there chosen parties. to be honest with your own moral character first before you judge others. To understand that people have different priorities and convictions that are different then your own, but yet can be adressed fairly with compassion and dignity. This is a tall order for change my friend, but I have faith and hope will come one day.

Patrick Oliver   December 27th, 2007 6:18 pm ET

Let's face it: ALL national political candidates (no matter what party they're in) are power hungry, extremely ambitious, and self serving. Why else would they want one of the hardest, most thankless, (relatively) underpaying jobs in the world? For the power. But we deserve those leaders because of the often unrealistic and unfair demands we put on them and the fact that most of us aren't paying attention to what's going on. When the 2000 presidential race (in which Al Gore clearly won both the popular vote and Florida) was stolen from us because the Supreme Court consists of Bush family friends (and Cheney's hunting buddy) and democracy officially ended in this country, what did we do? Did we march on the capitol en masse? Did we demand that the will of the people prevail? No. We just shook our heads, said "well, what can I do?", and went Christmas shopping. Let's face facts. History always repeats itself, Rome is falling again, and there's little that can be done to stop it. Regarding this presidential race, it seems to me that when you absolutely "hit bottom" (i.e. the disaster that is the Bush presidency), the best thing we voters can do is go for the "surest thing". This year, that would clearly be Hillary Clinton. With her, we at least know what we're gonna get, i.e. another Clinton administration with Bill Clinton as her primary consultant (just as she was his) and relatively progressive, intelligent, outreaching people in power. And when you really think about the USA's respected standing in the world, the good economy, the balanced budget, and the relative level of optimism during the Bill Clinton administration (especially compared to the disaster we have now), it seems like it would be a good choice. Plus electing a woman would be a major historical moment in this country (one of the only major western powers to never elect one) and show that after 230+ years of independence, you don't absolutely HAVE to be a white (almost always Protestant) MAN to be President of the United States. It would likely potentially open the office to other women, as well as candidates of other races and religions as well. For all these reasons, I'm voting for Hillary.

tanarg   December 27th, 2007 5:59 pm ET

That untested, inexperienced, bottom-heavy harpy is going to "solve our problems"?

Larry, Poquoson VA   December 27th, 2007 2:21 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the worst candidate if you wish our troops to leave Iraq. Seriously, come on folks – say what you want to get elected and then take a poll for action. Seriously the American people are not that stupid and we will all see in a couple of weeks.

Jamie, Houston, TX   December 27th, 2007 12:17 pm ET

It really gets old with people trying to blame Hillary for putting us at war. She, along with the other Senators, relied on their President looking them and the rest of America in the eye telling them that there were WMDs in Iraq. It's so easy for people to say they were against the war when there's no record of it. 99% of this country believed Bush and supported him then. You had soilders over there risking their lives because they believed him. We see now it was a mistake to believe him, but to say that she should have known that then is completely wrong. I respect that she realizes that was a mistake and is intent on bringing our troops home. It takes a true leader to admit they were wrong and to fix it.

Hillary '08

Independent in NH   December 27th, 2007 11:10 am ET

From the tone of several posters here, it might be safe to assume that they've had martial problems themselves and perhaps have been taken to the cleaners by their ex-wives ;) Why else would they keep harping on YESTERDAY'S OLD NEWS yawn...

Of course they're probably the same ones who tout good old fashioned family values and put a recovered acoholic in the Oval Office twice and are looking forward to a former crack addict in the White House :(

Just Vote NO On Obama '08

– and PLZ take up a collection of Dialin for Dollars to put them in therapy and rehab –

Len, Fallbrook, CA   December 27th, 2007 10:58 am ET

"Big Challenges"

I agree

"Real Solutions"

They are?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

"Time To Pick A President.”

Not you.

aaron, providence, ri   December 27th, 2007 10:26 am ET

was the dramatic music celine dion? and this argument that she is the most qualified for the job is just silly, wake up, time in washington does not necessarily mean good qualifications for the job...

Shirely   December 27th, 2007 9:34 am ET

Is Barack Obama’s Church Racist? reporters) have then gone on to cite his membership in Chicago’s Trinity United Church Of Christ parish as proof that he is just a regular run of the mill American Christian.
But a visit to the Trinity Church’s website proves that it is not your everyday Christian parish:

Trinity United Church of Christ adopted the Black Value System written by the Manford Byrd Recognition Committee chaired by Vallmer Jordan in 1981. We believe in the following 12 precepts and covenantal statements. These Black Ethics must be taught and exemplified in homes, churches, nurseries and schools, wherever Blacks are gathered. They must reflect on the following concepts:
1. Commitment to God
2. Commitment to the Black Community
3. Commitment to the Black Family
4. Dedication to the Pursuit of Education
5. Dedication to the Pursuit of Excellence
6. Adherence to the Black Work Ethic
7. Commitment to Self-Discipline and Self-Respect
8. Disavowal of the Pursuit of “Middleclassness”
9. Pledge to make the fruits of all developing and acquired skills available to the Black Community
10. Pledge to Allocate Regularly, a Portion of Personal Resources for Strengthening and Supporting Black Institutions
11. Pledge allegiance to all Black leadership who espouse and embrace the Black Value System
12. Personal commitment to embracement of the Black Value System.
Although we ALL agree that every American has the freedom to practice any religion, except, if your going to run our country that is made up of many types of people, not just balck folks,Do you think that if Mitt Romney’s local church talked about the White Community, White Institutions, and the White Value System that it would have gotten more attention from the Liberal Media than this has? Hey Obama MY GOD loves ALL people black,white, yellow tan etc….

Scott, Des Moines, Iowa   December 27th, 2007 9:25 am ET

"Obama- Trendy, fast? Maybe, but only because he's so eloquent in his speech and has that Kennedy spark. Maybe it's too soon for him, but he has gotten more done as a rookie Senator than most do in their careers. Can you imagine sending Bill Clinton back to the oval office? Will our daughters be safe?"

Posted By Gerald, Des Moines, Iowa : December 26, 2007 5:01 pm

Totally wrong !! This country can not count on a "speech" guy, he has to be "trained" to "grow into" the field. Nothing personal, this country comes 1st, no matter what. He can not get the job done, he counts on others too much. I don't see his leadership at all, AND, DON'T tell me " I against the war from the beginning...." He was in the senate ?.....

Anne - the Breadbasket of America   December 27th, 2007 9:18 am ET

Doesn't it appear that there are an over abundance of "childish" Obama supporters posting here? ROFLOL

Must be a slow night on MySpace and Facebook, but the language?? Enough to make even the saltiest sailor blush. Where do you suppose they learn to talk like that though - rap maybe?! It is soooo demeaning to women and it really stands out with the crude vulgar personal comments being posted here :(

So much for Senator Obama being the hope for uniting America and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Dream of bringing all God's children together in Peace and Harmony.

Senator Obama has failed to even teach his supporters common decent courtesy and respect for others!! I shudder to speculate what he would be teaching the rest of our children?!

Just Say NO Thank You – To Obama '08

Tom, New York, NY   December 27th, 2007 9:04 am ET

it is amazing to see how negative the Obama supporters are....and how vicious their attacks of any other candidate are....and yet hypocritically they call themselves and their candidate the best people to bring the country together to face the challenges we have now....

Don't they see their hypocrisy?

Guess not....

Hopefully the voters will...

Proud to be an American in a Purple State   December 27th, 2007 8:43 am ET

We live in arguably one of the most liberal states in the union AND one of the most redneck!!

Watching the news last night, I asked my husband if he thought Senator Obama could win in our state. He replied, "None of the guys I work with are going to vote for him… because he is black — But none are voting for Hillary either… because she's a woman." Therein lies the mentality of the average male voter in America.

I have to point out that in the field he works in there may be 1 woman – both black or white – for every 50 men, and only 1 black guy for every 100 white guys — there are actually more Hispanics… but they wouldn't vote for Richardson either :( Say what you will – but racism AND sexism is still very prevalent in our nation.

On the other hand I question whether these ~men~ even vote in the National elections?? They sure as heck make a point of getting down to the Halls to cast their ballot on their union issues… BUT I suspect they're really rather apathetic when it comes to actually voting in mainstream politics!! Hence, I would venture an educated guess that while they are not necessarily planning to VOTE FOR a particular candidate –> does not mean that they will make it a priority to "go out of their way" to VOTE AGAINST one either… They will just stay home and hang out at the tavern instead!! Trust me on this.

Just because a person is a "registered voter", does not automatically mean that that person is one who regularly makes a habit of voting = Just because they claim that they would NEVER vote for a woman or a black guy, doesn't mean that they will be bothered to run out and vote against them either!! It seems to me that the candidate who actually has the greatest number of "supporters who are statistically and historically KNOWN TO VOTE" will be the best hope of winning back the White House.

Does America honestly have time to "get to know an unknown and untested candidate at this point"?! What skeletons may yet fall out of his closet? Even if the antiHillary drummers beat their chests and rattle their toy sabers and threaten to mount an all out crusade –> would not AMERICA be strong enough to counter the attack?? Let's face it – it's highly unlikely that an African American -let alone ANY Democrat- would carry any of the Southern states. TN failed to elect Harold Ford, Jr in 2006 even though he was by far & away the best candidate (unless you were a white GOP male!!) AND CA failed to elect LA Mayor Bradley twice – despite the fact that he was leading the GOP contender by 10% points!!! Just because a candidate is black does NOT mean that all African Americans will automatically vote for him, just as it is silly to believe that ALL women will vote for Hillary — but right now she has the greater support of both Democratic women AND older voters = AND STATISTICS HAVE SHOWN OVER AND OVER AGAIN THAT THESE ARE THE ONES WHO GET AND OUT VOTE…

I would be more than willing to roll up my sleeves and help Hillary win the White House in my state. My husband (who is very popular amongst one of the biggest unions in America) would be more than willing to help convince his Union Brothers Strong that "IT'S OK TO STAND UP AND BE A MAN -> AND VOTE FOR A WOMAN" = for the sake of their Mothers and their Daughters, for the sake of their Sisters and their Nieces, for the sake of their Grandmothers… and most of all for the sake of the FUTURE OF AMERICA.

COME ON AMERICA – STAND UP WITH US TOO. TOGETHER WE CAN SHOUT DOWN AND DROWN OUT THE VOICES WHO WOULD DARE CRY OUT AGAINST AMERICA'S FUTURE!!!

And if Ron Paul runs as an Independent he will further split the GOP… Regardless = The door is open, the time is right, we must forge ahead, and come out victorious.

:) WE ~CAN COME TOGETHER AND STAND AS ONE~ TO ELECT HILLARY IN 2008.

Anonymous   December 27th, 2007 8:31 am ET

Senator Clinton understands the problems we face after Bush leaves and she has the experience and connections to get things done. She isn’t using oprah, or race card or lying about her up bringing or religious beliefs. I think IOWANS are much much smarter than obama and oprah gave them credit for. Also Michelle Obama said to Iowa voters, she can see if she lived in Iowa she would need to carry a gun! Nice ay fellow Iowans. Its time to send these two back to harpo productions and let them continue to divide the country with oprah. Obama has single handedly divided the country with his bogus race covered campaign. Just listen to his wife the one who causes hundreds of minority workers in Chicago to loose their jobs so she can get corporate experience. A vote for obama is a Hugh mistake!

The Politico - Obama's "rookie mistakes:" Sen. Barack Obama's Democratic senator from Illinois "has also shown a tendency toward seemingly minor contradictions and rhetorical slips that serve as reminders that he is still a newcomer to national politics." we originally found ourselves a bit miffed that Sen. Obama has improved his fortunes so much. After all, as far as we can determine, the junior Senator from Illinois has distinguished himself for only two things: Uttering mind-numbing platitudes that would make the average politician blush and speaking ill-advisedly on matters of foreign policy.This, for example, was the guy who claimed he would blithely chat up Iran with no preconditions, right after he bombed Pakistan into the Stone Age. Well, that sounds pretty reasonable, doesn’t it? Tell us more about your deep-seated political wisdom, Sen. Obama.
A foul-up again by the Obama campaign in South Carolina causing bad publicity in the home stretch. ministers have come forward and said they did not endorse Obama, despite their inclusion on his list of endorsements that the campaign had put out, .It could be that on a list of over 100 endorsements. Associated Press

Alice, VA   December 27th, 2007 8:16 am ET

She claims she has experience that no other candidate has. The Clintons won't release their WH papers to offer proof. She DID NOT have National Security Clearance during Bubba's terms, so how in the world could she have the credentials she claims in foreign affairs? Unless, Bubba broke his security clearance by discussing secret issues with Hillary. If he did that, didn't he break the law? Probably....but that wouldn't be surprising, would it?

David Monroe Iowa   December 27th, 2007 7:46 am ET

Senator Clinton understands the problems we face after Bush leaves and she has the experience and connections to get things done. She isn’t using oprah, or race card or lying about her up bringing or religious beliefs. I think IOWANS are much much smarter than obama and oprah gave them credit for. Also Michelle Obama said to Iowa voters, she can see if she lived in Iowa she would need to carry a gun! Nice ay fellow Iowans. Its time to send these two back to harpo productions and let them continue to divide the country with oprah. Obama has single handedly divided the country with his bogus race covered campaign. Just listen to his wife the one who causes hundreds of minority workers in Chicago to loose their jobs so she can get corporate experience. A vote for obama is a Hugh mistake!

Kay   December 27th, 2007 3:13 am ET

Hillary is the only choice for those of us women with self-esteem issues.

GO HILLARY!

Cody - Starkville, MS   December 27th, 2007 2:53 am ET

Can Dennis Kucinich win? Most would say no... but you should do a little research before you jump to any conclusions! Not ALL polls are like CNN's, which put Kucinich at 2 or 3 percent.

Research his background, his voting record, and his policies. If you agree with the man, vote for him. Don't sell yourself short and don't wuss out and vote for someone more "electable."

Did you know that the "front-runner" of polls for the Democratic nominee hasn't gone on to win the nomination in over three decades?

It is still very much undecided and surprises do happen. You might be interested to know that there are several polls which are highly in favor of Dennis Kucinich. His campaign isn't quite as much of a longshot as some media pundits would have you believe. Check out this website: KUCINICHCANTWIN.COM

Support the one who will actually do what he says– don't buy into the "electability!" Vote for who deserves your vote! It's YOUR vote!

KUCINICHCANTWIN.COM

G   December 27th, 2007 1:03 am ET

I THINK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE READY
FOR CHANGE. WHY WOULD WE WANT TO GO
BACKWARDS. LET'S TRY SOMEBODY NEW.

Dale Davis, Glendora, California   December 27th, 2007 12:13 am ET

Behold. The Proud and the Arrogant.

Margarita, Los Angeles   December 26th, 2007 10:43 pm ET

Its time to give women a turn at the helm... Go Hill... up hill... see you at the hill... with Bill... LOL

Ajay Jain, Garland, TX   December 26th, 2007 10:14 pm ET

Your title says "Clinton out with 'Stakes' ad: and inside you label Iowa a "dead heat for first place" for top Dems".

Would it not be fair to the leading candidate Hillary to say STATISTICAL dead heat? Just a thought for FAIR and Balanced reporting like they say at FOX NEWS!

People, pollsters, pundits give undue importance to the Iowa caucus. Isn’t it time to break the back of this myth of Iowa’s importance? They haven’t picked a winner since 1976.

Bill Clinton and John Kerry won the democratic nominations without winning in Iowa. Enough with the rural pandering.

What has happened to all the Analysts at CNN. Can somebody reporter/commentator/Analyst tell the public that the 2008 primary season / cycle is DIFFERENT from yesteryears! We are talking January 3rd caucusing next to the New Year. Then New Hampshire then South Carolina THEN:

SUPER DUPER TUESDAY. Its going to be different this time. The early states voters may as well stay warm at home. Super Tuesday will decide the nominee. That needs money and organization which the fringe candidates including Edward (the contender in Iowa & New Hampshire) do not have!

I still am betting on the come-back-kid McCain for the Republican nominee, now that DIRTY TRICKS Dubya Bush Jr. and Karl Rove are no more!!!!

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

Katherine, Council Bluffs, IA   December 26th, 2007 10:05 pm ET

Hillary Clinton needs to just go away. What exactly does she bring to the table? Experience? nope. Class. no. Electibility? nope. Leadership. Nah. Change? No way. Oh I know- A really mean cackle.

Ellie, Emeryville, Ca   December 26th, 2007 10:00 pm ET

Everyone I know here in California is impressed with Hillary's positive agenda for getting our country back on track and the integrity of her campaign. GO HILLARY!! WE'RE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY!

Patrick Fulham Dublin Ireland   December 26th, 2007 9:56 pm ET

Comparing Bush to a half-wit, the half-wit comes out on top.

Bruce Taylor,Berkeley,CA   December 26th, 2007 9:50 pm ET

As The New York Times stated today,Senator Clinton's proclaimed experience as a First Lady was derived from osmosis rather than decision-making. The Clintons' political method should be antiquated but seems to be perpetuated by quite a few members of the Democratic Party who seem to relish the idea of a return to the good old days of the Nineties.Why go back when we can go forward? Why the obsession with an administration that was a failure on many fronts,i.e.,healthcare,Somalia,bin Laden,intelligence,truth-telling,etc. The segue of the first Clinton administration into the failures of the Bush administration was a smooth transition indeed.Senator Clinton actually abetted the current administration in its headlong rush to conflict in Iraq.I am a Democrat myself but I refuse to be part of the parade of lemmings that promulgates the Clinton candidacy and campaign as it denigrates opposition and fashions truths to fit its needs.Why not profess the future of the party,the spring if you will,in Obama rather than the augured autumn of Senator Clinton? Does the Democratic Party really long for change or simply a change of party? I wonder if the Party even has a soul to search if it insists on repeating itself not unlike its opposition.

Bruce Taylor,Berkeley,CA   December 26th, 2007 9:48 pm ET

As The New Times stated today,Clinton's proclaimed experience as a First Lady was derived from osmosis rather than decision-making. The Clinton's political method should be antiquated but seems to be perpetuated by quite a few members of the Democratic Party who seem to relish the idea of a return to the good old days of the Nineties.Why go back when we can go forward? Why the obsession with an administration that was a failure on many fronts,i.e.,healthcare,Somalia,bin Laden,intelligence,truth-telling,etc. The segue of the first Clinton administration into the failures of the Bush administration was a smooth transition indeed.Senator Clinton actually abetted the current administration in its headlong rush to conflict in Iraq.I am a Democrat myself but I refuse to be part of the parade of lemmings that promulgates the Clinton candidacy and campaign as it denigrates opposition and fashions truths to fit its needs.Why not profess the future of the party,the spring if you will,in Obama rather than the augured autumn of Senator Clinton? Does the Democratic Party really long for change or simply a change of party? I wonder if the Party even has a soul to search if it insists on repeating itself not unlike its opposition.

Amy in upstate   December 26th, 2007 9:35 pm ET

Didn't Joe Biden just use "time to choose a president" in his latest TV ad, just before Mrs. Clinton announced the (lengthy) name of her tour. Nothing original from her campaign.

Schmidt/ Iowa   December 26th, 2007 9:26 pm ET

John Edwards is the MAN!!
Independant Voter from Iowa

Mo, New York, New York   December 26th, 2007 9:11 pm ET

The stakes are indeed high – our country can't take 4 more years of Bush-Clinton style partisan warfare in Washington. The stakes are high, and the time for new, intelligent, and inspired leadership is now. My vote is firmly with Senator Obama. Without a doubt.

Bill, NY, NY   December 26th, 2007 9:10 pm ET

The "stakes" are indeed high: will Americans fall for the poll-driven politician who claims "experience" yet refuses to open any of her records to prove all the experience she claims she has?

Will Democrats, despite massive structural advantages in the 2008 Presidential campaign, lose the White House again by nominating the only individual guaranteed to rile up and solidify the GOP base?

Ginny, Byron, CA   December 26th, 2007 9:08 pm ET

Go Hillary! Keep your clean, positive campaign in high gear. We love your specific agenda and vision.
HILLARY ALL THE WAY!!

Craig Finnegan, Madison, Wisconsin   December 26th, 2007 9:07 pm ET

I have to agree with the idea of a "steady hand" when previous policies have gone out of control. That big bestseller of the late 70's, "In Search of Excellence" – not outdated in it's general conclusions – has an entire chapter devoted to how to handle misguided ventures: "Back to Basics." In that light, Obama and his supporters have it all wrong....now's not the time for something "audaciously hopeful." That's what the Bush Administration essentially was when it ran screaming into Iraq, and now the solution is NOT to dance in the other direction...it's to start referring to a MAP to just walk back home....to REALITY.

G   December 26th, 2007 7:29 pm ET

REMEMBER RUBY RIDGE & WACO.
SHE WON'T GET US OUT OF IRAQ.
IF YOU BELIEVE THAT, I HAVE
A BRIDGE TO SELL YOU. WHERE
WAS HER JUDGMENT WHEN SHE
VOTED FOR THE WAR?

Don, Houston,TX   December 26th, 2007 7:02 pm ET

For those of you who don't know Dick Morris was the political advisor to Bill Clinton during his White House years. He was about as close to the Clintons as anyone during that time. I am reposting his comments concerning Hillary.Bill says: "Hillary didn't succeed at getting health care for all Americans in 1994 but she kept working at it and helped to create the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that provides five million children with health insurance."The facts are: Hillary had nothing to do with creating CHIP. It was included in the budget deal between Clinton and Republican Majority Leader Senator Trent Lott. I know; I helped to negotiate the deal. The money came half from the budget deal and half from the Attorney Generals' tobacco settlement. Hillary had nothing to do with either source of funds. by Dick Morris, former political advisor to President Bill Clinton

kel, las vegas NV   December 26th, 2007 7:01 pm ET

And I hope this is for a "REAL" president!

Arthur, Raleigh, NC   December 26th, 2007 6:56 pm ET

Love her!

Walt, Belton, TX   December 26th, 2007 6:53 pm ET

"Time to Pick a President" and not a time to pick a novice with no experience worth a hoot! Hosting teas does not give one foreign policy experience.

AJ, IL   December 26th, 2007 6:36 pm ET

Wow! It's become that tight of race for Hillary in which she doesn't speak anymore. I haven't seen or heard the ad, but I bet the ad features a DEEP MALE voice touting:

"A nation at war… Troubles at home…America at a crossroads…Demands a leader…With a Steady Hand"

red33,cedar rapids, ia   December 26th, 2007 6:25 pm ET

How could anyone with any common sense even think about Hillary getting to be president? Remember all the controversy when Clinton was in? The reason I believe, that things were 'good' in the Clinton years, is that the Republicans were in powerin congress. Think about it!

Roger Evans Colorado   December 26th, 2007 6:08 pm ET

I and glad that Hillary's new ad has just told me what I and every one else knows. Hillary stop playing us for fools. Why not tell us what you can do to make this country better. Why not answer direct question. Hillary how could make things better, when you yourself, are a liar, cheat, dishonest and a back staber. Hillary how can you expect to run this country when you could't do the right thing in your marriage, when Bill was running around cheating on you, and lying to the american people. But maybe that is ok for people with no morals. I think it is time for Mr & Mrs cheater to get out of washington.

Ginny, Byron, CA   December 26th, 2007 5:49 pm ET

Another example of the positive campaign Hillary has been running. It's such a relief when a candidate sticks to the issues that matter to voters. She's the real deal and exactly the person we need at this critical time in our nations' history. GO HILLARY!!

John NC   December 26th, 2007 5:44 pm ET

Anybody but Hillary.

Let the Leaders Lead, Arcadia, Iowa   December 26th, 2007 5:44 pm ET

How is Hill coming with her 99 county tour by hillycopter???? Just another hollow Clinton promise. I believe Iowans are smarter that this. She can't take the heat and has never been in the kitchen. She wins, I will be one of thousands of Democrats voting Republican. The King no longer reigns, don't put a Queen is his place America.

Andrew   December 26th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

All of which are reasons she will make an outstanding President with the ability to offer leadership and experience on her first day as our first woman President.

Ron, TX   December 26th, 2007 5:39 pm ET

Hillary Clinton can't even fill up a room on a campaign tour. Her campaign people frantically run around before events folding up empty chairs. How is she going to lead an empty room? She can't. It's time for a REAL leader, a strong person capable of CHANGING America, not through fighting, but through honest action. Barack Obama is the guy.

Hillary fails to fill up seats:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/26/us/politics/26campaign.html

John Adkisson, Sacramento, California   December 26th, 2007 5:37 pm ET

A nation at war because of Clinton's and the Senate's approval of the war.

America at a crossroads because of two decades of the same uninspired, inside the beltway leadership.

A need for a leader - not an interpreter of focus groups.

The stakes are indeed high - but Clinton is not the solution. She is part of the problem.

Will Iowa repeat history - or make history?

sal lincoln nebraska   December 26th, 2007 5:36 pm ET

A nation at war because she put us there....Troubles at home because her husband sent americas jobs overseas with no high tech solutions like robots to replace the mexicans....America at a crossroads well of course thanks to the campaign of lowered expectations which seems to have a firm grip on all american households people voted bush into office twice and think this lady is a decent canidate...Its been proven that most people dont even know how to have fun with their brain...Let alone use it for profit and prosperity...Misery and dispare are all most people know how to use it for...Should try out the campaign of higher expectations and vote for someone with some scientific knowledge and economic knowledge not a fearmonger...Look where thats gotten us

Brad, Annville, KY   December 26th, 2007 5:24 pm ET

"A leader with a steady hand." That's why I'm voting for Hillary Clinton!

Joseph Riedel, Dallas, Texas   December 26th, 2007 5:24 pm ET

The only poll that shows Clinton with a lead in Iowa is from the notoriously inaccurate American Research Group. Every other poll shows Obama with a 3 point lead over Clinotn, with Edwards trailing by another 6-8 points. Unfortunately, CNN seems willing to coronate her already.

John Smith,IA,DES MOINES   December 26th, 2007 5:19 pm ET

you go girl!

Pixie, Murfreesboro, TN   December 26th, 2007 5:16 pm ET

I think a STEAKS ad would be more effective....mmmmm...steak.....

Vincent, Tamaqua, Pa   December 26th, 2007 5:14 pm ET

She's my pick for President!

Hillary 08!

Iowa   December 26th, 2007 5:14 pm ET

"I would love to vote for a woman president but one who actually was running on her own merits like the rest of us have done to break the barriers in the work place and earn the jobs we have. Hillary had not done the work to earn the job as President. In the 1990’s Mrs. Clinton was – ” Mrs. Clinton” -not the President of the United States. I don’t remember electing her to the Presidency and was not asking for a “two for one”. It seemed kind of arrogant at the time but Bill gave her a piece of the pie anyway and she did make a stab at health care at that time. She failed miserably. What did she learn from that horrendous experience that set health care back for years to come – nothing. She now has virtually the same health care plan as Obama and Edwards. Except she does want a mandate that won’t work and which will keep the insurance companies paid and happy. So lets turn to the Senate. Hillary decides she wants to run for President so she dons a Yankee cap runs to NY and pushes out the woman Democratic candidate who actually did the work and deserved to be considered as a candidate instead of Mrs. Clinton. Hillary did nothing to deserve to run as the Senator for NY. except for well – being Mrs. Clinton. Are we supposed to give her due for all those years she spent with Bill? She may be a good wife – we can feel sympathy for her- but should that be a credential for the job as President? And who is this Hillary without Bill and all her handlers? Even now in her “own” run for president, Bill still comes to the rescue as needed. What kind of presidency do we have to look forward to with Hillary or is it Mrs. Clinton and Bill? What kind of respect can we have for her when she has never shown that she can stand alone and lead?"

Adam, Plano, TX   December 26th, 2007 5:11 pm ET

your "steady hand" helped get us into Iraq, has helped to keep our troops there, and has failed to do anything even remotely logical with health care. the only "steady" thing that has done you well is your lying and double talk.

Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL   December 26th, 2007 5:09 pm ET

Big prolems–you're right Hillary.

No reason to create bigger problems by electing a President who will bring along 200 pounds of baggage (Bill) and a reputation for "saying anything" to get brownie points–and ultimately ending up doing nothing.

John Edwards–no skeletons, no strings attached, "real-world" answers to issues (not Washington "double speak").

Steve, Portland, OR   December 26th, 2007 5:05 pm ET

So let's elect someone who doesn't stand for anything???

Tom Dedham, Mass   December 26th, 2007 5:03 pm ET

"Stakes", isn't that how you kill a cold as hell, blood sucking vampire?

FV, Tampa, FL   December 26th, 2007 5:02 pm ET

She absolutely right.

Obama, Edwards and everyone in the republican party don't have the qualifications that Hillary has.

She's the best person for the job.

Gerald, Des Moines, Iowa   December 26th, 2007 5:01 pm ET

Obama- Trendy, fast? Maybe, but only because he's so eloquent in his speech and has that Kennedy spark. Maybe it's too soon for him, but he has gotten more done as a rookie Senator than most do in their careers. Can you imagine sending Bill Clinton back to the oval office? Will our daughters be safe?

GRACE, SUN CITY CENTER, FL   December 26th, 2007 4:59 pm ET

VOTING FOR AN INTERVENTIONIST WILL NOT
BRING US THE CHANGE THAT WE NEED. WITH
CLINTON IN THE WHITE HOUSE, WE WILL
STILL BE DESTABILIZING THE WORLD WITH
OUR FOREIGN AID AND NATION BUILDING.
VOTE FOR RON PAUL AND END THE POLICING
OF THE WORLD. START INVESTING OUR TAX
DOLLARS IN OUR CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE
BEFORE WE SELF DESTRUCT.

C, Norfolk, VA   December 26th, 2007 4:57 pm ET

OMG, I think I'm going to puke! Enough of the morons already. We have been down this street with a Clinton already. Lies, scandal, baggage, partisan mudslinging, weakness...not again please. No more Bushes, and certainly no more Clintons...PLEASE, let the national nightmare end!!!!

Nando, Iowa City   December 26th, 2007 4:56 pm ET

Exactly why I wont be voting for Her. Because they are to high .

Michael, Torrance, CA   December 26th, 2007 4:54 pm ET

Hillary is going to put that mug shot on her TV add? Looks more like she was arrested for DUI than a campaign add.

Alicia   December 26th, 2007 4:54 pm ET

They call CNN the Clinton News Network for a reason

Aidyn, NY   December 26th, 2007 4:47 pm ET

Hillary is great!!

Clinton 08!!

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