December 29, 2007
Posted: 08:51 AM ET

(CNN) – Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign announced Friday it would launch a second ad in Nevada next week titled "Stand by Us." The 30-second spot highlights how Clinton 'stood up' on health care for children, the National Guard and reservists and on raising the minimum wage.

Then the ad takes a local turn: "Now Hillary's standing up to stop the nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain."

Yucca Mountain is a key issue for Nevadans who don't want nuclear waste in their backyard. Presidential candidates tend to flaunt their opposition to the repository for potential caucus-goers.

A similar Clinton Campaign ad with the same title began airing in South Carolina on Thursday. The differences? There is no mention of Yucca Mountain and Clinton is 'standing up' against privatizing Social Security instead - a position not mentioned in the Nevada ad.

Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama are the only candidates running ads in the Silver State. By next week, they will have aired two apiece.

– CNN Nevada Producer Alexander Marquardt

Filed under: Extra • Nevada


Ginny, Byron, CA   December 28th, 2007 11:01 pm ET

Great! Keep them informed and keep getting your message out.
GO HILLARY!

Jane Erie   December 28th, 2007 11:28 pm ET

Foreign policy and Pakistan
Remember this? Obama was right, then and right now, again, Oh boy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc4qnpu3N0M

Bruce Taylor   December 28th, 2007 11:51 pm ET

What Senator Clinton should do is release the archives from her White House years that would detail her much vaunted experience. But alas,the release has been scheduled for well after the elections. Interesting how that works.

akas   December 29th, 2007 2:14 am ET

Hillary is a republican in sheep's clothing.

mark wilkes barre pa   December 29th, 2007 6:52 am ET

Bruce,,, for hillary to realease her antics (vaunted might give merit) of her white house years would just create more hatred and fuel for an already over zealous mob of commentors. For the good of the country , IF hillary is elected , I don't want to see them go public. I already know enough about her time as first lady to know what will come from this event. If she is not elected I would love for all her mindless followers to finally see who and what she really is

Natekng   December 29th, 2007 7:29 am ET

I assume Obama will also talk about Yucca Mt. in his ads…that is, if his wife Michelle allows it. We know who is running for president, don't we?

The Hillary nutcracker won't work on Obama, Michelle cracked his a long time ago

John Smith,IA,DES MOINES   December 29th, 2007 7:34 am ET

TO: AKAS,
YOU MUST BE A REPUBLICAN TO SUGGEST THAT MRS. CLINTON IS A "REPUBLICAN IN SHEEPS". I GUEST YOU ARE ANOTHER INEXERIENCED HUSSEIN OBAMA BARACK SUPPORTER. CAN YOU IMAGINE. THIS GUY NAME IS HUSSEIN LIKE SADDAM HUSSEIN!!

John Smith,IA,DES MOINES   December 29th, 2007 7:40 am ET

A US PRESIDENT NAME HUSSEIN BARACK OBAMA. THAT'S FOOLISH AND NONSENSE!!!!!!

K. A. Noone   December 29th, 2007 9:46 am ET

I agree profoundly with akas.

Even foreigners want us to vote for Obama. So I think this video just screams out why we need to elect him:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XuTtflCcjg4

OBAMA '08!!

harry   December 29th, 2007 10:09 am ET

Mrs Clinton is obviously the most qualified candidate in both parties.I'm not an American but I stay up late to watch the debates.So far she is the only candidate that demonstrated the qualites and experience that US needs during these turbulent times.

Obama may be brilliant , could make good C and C for the Future but ceratinly not ready for the 2008 White House.U S politics isn't about looking nice and talking sweet; it's about tough choices and decisions.Americans have to separate enthusiasm founded on wishes and dreams from pedigree, know-how, and a demonstrated capacity to deliver

Duncan, Richmond, VA   December 29th, 2007 10:31 am ET

Does Clinton say where she would dump the nuclear waste instead? No? Hmmm wonder why…

S.K.M. Boston Mass   December 29th, 2007 12:18 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is always one step behind. John Edwards rolled out his healthcare plan, then Clinton rolled out nearly the same exact plan! Barack Obama talks about hope and change, now we're suppose to be convinced that Hillary is an agent of change. Ooookay. John Edwards talks about poverty, then Hillary at the last minute of this campaign, introduces a bill to fight poverty. Obama unveils an add in Nevada, Clinton immediately follows suit. Obama unveils a second add in Nevada, Clinton immediately unveils a second add. Barack Obama has worked at the local, state, and national level. He turned down high-paying jobs to work as a community activist and a civil rights lawyer. He IS an agent of change, and isn't worth hardly what Clinton and Edwards are worth. He's still in touch with the American people. Barack '08

Ellie, Emeryville, Ca   December 29th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

This article was simply telling of Clinton launching a second ad in Nevada and you Obama lovers jumped on her like a pack of wolves. My God! Take a good look at who you are supporting. I really don't understand why Obama's supporters are so blind to his weak "qualifications" to be president. Just listen, really LISTEN, to what he says when he's not reading from a script. There is nothing there! It is so hard to believe that after his short tenure in politics and without a meaningful platform, he thinks he's ready to leap-frog to the highest position in our government and become, basically, the leader of the free world. "Hope, change, and dreams" all sound good, but without a clear-cut agenda for our country, they are simply empty words. And, by the way, "dreams" (the way you HOPE things will be) are not the same thing as "vision" which is based in intelligent foresight and the utter reality of what it takes to get the job done. Clinton and Edwards, like them or not, have a clear, specific agenda and the vision to understand what it takes to acheive their goals for our country. I earnestly hope voters will truly evaluate what all the candidates are really saying, open their minds, and select the one best suited for the highest office in our land.

Rainee, Louisiana, Mo   December 29th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

To Natekng: If you havent noticed already, Obama leads and everyone else scrambles to keep up…he doent need to watch the polls to know what the people want to hear. His message hasnt change from day one…Hillary on the other hand has had what , 5 different messages in Dec alone? Think about it people, why should you have to prove to people that you have friends and your "likeable"? Thats just creepy to me.

J, Ca   December 29th, 2007 12:39 pm ET

Nevada is Clinton country.
By the way, check out realclearpolitics.com for Iowa poll averages, Obama is running third now.

Dr Auriel Combs Provo, UT   December 29th, 2007 12:51 pm ET

sounds like smart politics

Kevin Topeka, KS   December 29th, 2007 12:51 pm ET

Can you imagine? John Smith. This guy is named like the guy who messed around with Pocahantas.

Jeff Sacramento, CA   December 29th, 2007 1:12 pm ET

John Smith. Your gonna talk about Obama's name. Right! Thats because once he was birthed he named himself? Save that type of criticizm for the Junior High playground, and grow up!

"Whats in a name? That which we call a rose/ by any other name would smell as sweet"
-William Shakespeare
Romeo & Juliet

S.K.M. Boston Mass   December 29th, 2007 1:49 pm ET

"This article was simply telling of Clinton launching a second ad in Nevada and you Obama lovers jumped on her like a pack of wolves. My God!" It happens no matter who the candidates or supporters are.
"I really don't understand why Obama's supporters are so blind to his weak "qualifications" to be president." Such as his time as a low-paid community activist and civil rights lawyer? His eight years in the State Senate? His several years in the U.S. Senate? He's got more time in elected office than Hillary, and has a lot more experience than Bill Clinton did in '92. Bill Clinton had ZERO national and international experience in '92.
"Just listen, really LISTEN, to what he says when he's not reading from a script. There is nothing there!" You could say that about anyone.
"It is so hard to believe that after his short tenure in politics" Longer than Hillary's. Sixteen years as an elected official's wife doesn't count as experience in elected office.
"and without a meaningful platform" Huh?
"he thinks he's ready to leap-frog to the highest position in our government and become, basically, the leader of the free world. "Hope, change, and dreams" all sound good, but without a clear-cut agenda for our country, they are simply empty words". Without a clear-cut agenda? If you stop getting all of your news from Http://www.hillaryclinton.com then you may know that to be untrue.
"Clinton and Edwards, like them or not, have a clear, specific agenda and the vision to understand what it takes to acheive their goals for our country." Forcing everyone to buy health insurance from the private sector, or face the consequences. Real nice, those mandates.
"I earnestly hope voters will truly evaluate what all the candidates are really saying, open their minds, and select the one best suited for the highest office in our land." So do I. Barack '08

Duncan, Richmond, VA   December 29th, 2007 1:51 pm ET

Ellie, Not a word leaves Clinton's mouth without hours of research. Every policy she speaks have spent hours with our policy team determining who it will upset, who it will impress etc. Clinton's agenda is to be elected by any means possible and then do whatever she wants when in office.

She is no different from Bush, she is for big government, foreign intervention, socialized programs, increased taxes to pay for all the programs to repay many of the people who donated to her. To talk of Clinton like she is the savior of the country is absurd.

There is only 1 honest candidate in the whole bunch and that is Ron Paul. The only candidate who sticks to his beliefs and has policies built on what is right, not what will appease people.

A vote for Clinton is a vote for the continuation of the fall of the United States. Do your country a favor and research Ron Paul and our Constitution.

Steven in Charleston, SC   December 29th, 2007 1:51 pm ET

To John Smith in Des Moines:

Why on EARTH would we take Sen. Obama's name into consideration when deciding whether or not to support his presidential campaign?

Bill Culver, Covington,LA   December 29th, 2007 2:01 pm ET

When will the canidates, either Republican or democrat start talking about where they are going to store the growing supply of necular waste. They have no plans for a storage facility. Not only do they have no plans for the existing problem, they want to continue building new facilities and create more waste with no plan for disposal. Wake up America!

Steve, Portland, OR   December 29th, 2007 2:59 pm ET

I tell you what Hillary. You want my vote. Why not start an effort to move the nuclear dump site to Washington DC. Might as well use that site as DC doesn't seem to be used for anything useful to the American people. Maybe then someone will vote for you and you'll actually be taking a stand on something.

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   December 29th, 2007 4:18 pm ET

Steve you live in Oregon, does the Yucca Mt. affect you? or you just trying to be a jerk? perhaps you don't like our government, then vote! excercise your rights, but be respectful of these people, because they go there to serve and perhaps not all of them are honorable, but they are a representation of our society and they deserve our respect. how about a little civility in our debates and discourse. be a patriot and care for your country enough to vote for an elected official you feel comfortable with and be polite enough to debate your point without some sarcastic moronic comment that means nothing to anyone with a basic education.

ss,chicago,Illinois   December 29th, 2007 5:58 pm ET

Obama has only one agenda for the American people and that is to blame Hillary Clnton for all our problems.

MDM   December 30th, 2007 10:14 am ET

Good stories from Nevada; even handed and interesting, keep it up.

Cody   December 31st, 2007 11:05 am ET

Guess who the only candidate is that wants to end ALL nuclear power in addition to coal. Yep, the one and only Kucinich. If they leave Yucca Mountain, it'll just be in another location. NO MORE NUCLEAR!

KUCINICH: The only one who will make a difference. The only one with no strings attached.

http://www.dennis4president.com
http://www.youtube.com/denniskucinich
http://www.kucinichcantwin.com

Polls mean nothing– and if they do, there's plenty in Dennis Kucinich's favor! Visit http://www.kucinichcantwin.com and see for yourself.

lluvia   January 4th, 2008 12:57 am ET

All Nevada should watch "Sicko" and see how much she really backs up Health care. She got bought out with big money.

brenda.ohio   January 7th, 2008 8:13 am ET

hillary 08.

Gane   January 7th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Senator Edwards, I would NOT vote for you because you are making your case only on of the expense of Hilary Clinton.

Gentleman?! What is it? On the debate you ware like a Hyena over her, before her suit… Is that a simple jealousy lire most of American women (surprise for me, even Pakistanis are more advance in this meter and Bhutto was killed from her enemies).

Second, do you deny that "Clinton's machine" work peaty well for americans for 8 years ?

It is partly your fault. Why didn't you win the Election in 2000? Now you are blaming Hilary that America is really in a big …

You still play your ego agenda, Sur! Obama will be chewed and spit from Republicans, because he has not very much to offer then word "Change" (He sounds to me like those communist leaders who had been feeding the people only with nice word and hopes of future almost heavenly life; UTOPIA, eh , worked for some period).

Americans , please, just do not compare him with JFK.

If you really are talking from your heard, it is not late you to make some REAL CHANGE- make sure Democrat to be in the Oval office this time even that is not you.

As I rite on a CNN goes a Braking New about Iranians? I imagine Senator Obama in the Oval office with pence full of..

Wake up Americans, it is very serious , do not blow it again!

Mike   January 7th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

John Smith of "IOWA" whether you like Obama or not….your state has already spoken sir…enjoy the Obama Mo' !!!

Cove   January 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Unlike Clinton, Governor Bill Richardson is on the record condemning torture. 60 photos, pictures and images of Richardson at
http://fatbillandme.blogspot.com/

Frances Cantey   January 7th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

For the undecided independent voters, “America needs this movement” of change in order for it to survive.

The question is, am I willing to accept change, or will I compromise the very thing I have wanted to see take place in a very long time? Change. No one knows that better than our military men and women who fight every day to bring change to a nation, that is in bondage to a system that no longer works for the good of us all.

For 10-40+ years the “experienced,” allowed the unthinkable to take place in our country (i.e. lack of secure borders; illegal immigration; 9/11; no health care; education failure; the exportation of our jobs; dependency on foreign oil/ financial aid; global warming (Al Gore was right there, they ignored him); sex scandal, sub-prime mortgage debacle, etc.). They did not do any of what they are promising us again.

With their global initiatives, foreign nations invest in our economy. WHO WILL EVENTUALLY OWN AMERICA? America is at stake of being taken over.

Remember "Humpty Dumpty.” Look at everything that has happened with the “experienced.” Others will control America. We need a change from all the “experienced” who has gotten America in this shape for lack of judgment to say, “No to corporate greed and power.” If you can, get a copy of The Wall Street Journal, September 26, 2007 issue or visit http://www.augustreview.com. Then you will know the truth about why they are fighting so hard to get back in.

Remember Lot’s wife. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO LOOK BACK. America will not survive. We need someone who is really going to bring us together as a nation. This is a once in a life time movement for us; to have “an audacity to hope,” and regain our respect and integrity as a beacon of light and hope to the world.

Iowa showed us the way. Will we follow?

E.C.   January 7th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I AM A LONG TIME NEVADAN SINCE 1964. I DO NOT WANT A NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP OUTSIDE OF MY CITY OF LAS VEGAS, ONLY EIGHTY MILES AWAY. ANY ONE WHO IS ABLE TO STOP THE GOVERNMENT FROM DOING AS IT WANTS IN THIS STATE WOULD BE A MIRCLE WORKER. HISTORICALLY, THIS STATE HAS BEEN CRAPPED ON BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER AND OVER. IT IS UNLIKELY THAT ANY CANDIDATE WOULD BE ABLE TO STOP THE PROGRESS OF THE YUCCA MOUNTAIN REPOSITORY, AND TO PROMISE SUCH WOULD ONLY BE A DELAYING TACTIC OR A COMPLETE LIE.
SECONDLY I AM PERSONALLY APPALLED AT ALL OF THE NEGATIVE ADS FROM ALL OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THIS ELECTION PROCESS. DOES ANYONE RECALL THE VICIOUS ATTACKS PERPETRATED BY THE BUSH PEOPLE IN 2000 AND 2004? AS A LIFE LONG DEMOCRAT, I WILL SUPPORT THE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE I KNOW WHO CAN WIN. I AM NOT GOING FOR THE RHETORIC OR THE CATCHY PHRASES SO POPULAR WITH SOME OF THE INDIVIDUALS RUNNING. I AM ALSO NOT IMPRESSED WITH ANY OF THE CELEBRITYS WHO ARE STUMPING FOR THE CANDIDATES. I DO MY DECIDING THE OLD FASHION WAY. I CHECK RECORDS, WEIGH THE EVIDENCE AND PAST ACHIEVEMENTS, AND THEN GO TO THE POLL ON ELECTION DAY. SENATOR OBAMA, SENATOR CLINTON AND JOHN EDWARDS BE ON YOUR BEST BEHAVIOR, BECAUSE MOST VOTERS ARE NOT SO EASILY FOOLED OR IMPRESSED WITH SPEECHES THAT ARE THE SAME WARMED OVER IDEAS. THANK YOU

andy   January 7th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Hi Im In california and love to spend my money in nevada :) but I do think just like I see in the card rooms and on the streets here in California a hussle when i see it ! its to bad Obama wont say what he will do with Illegal immigration in public or what he will do with the Meth labs all over are states ? and yes Im a Mrs Clinton supporter and latino and I come from the bad parts and worked my way to a better place but I have also been talked to and given promises from guys like Obama all my life its a hussle

David Corse   January 7th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

I for one would never accuse Hillary of being a Republican. I would much more accuse Obama of being that since he is constantly asking for Republican votes. I don't trust him and have no faith in him at all. All I hear is rhetoric with no specifics. That is easy to put forward. I also feel that Republicans will chew him to pieces on his defense policies. Watch what will happen if McCain is the nominee.

I am a Democrat and have have always voted that way even when I wasn't in total agreement with the nominee, but I will not vote for Obama. If it is between Obama and McCain, I will vote for McCain. I am a Democrat, but I am more concerned about my country. I think many Obama supporters will find that is true of many moderates. It's not too late to change the equation, but Democrats seem to only vote with feelings and not their minds.

Joseph   January 7th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Nevadans, please be sure to get people to root for Hillary on Jan. 15th in Michigan and Jan 19th n Nevada, she depends on you!!!!!!!!!!!!! If one of you turn Hillary for President - then I'm sure South Carolina or Florida will go to Hillary!

J

kelci   January 8th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Can someone help me with this question? Hillary says she has all this experience but the only thing that I know she was a senator. Is she counting the year that her husband was in a office?

Jameson S.   January 8th, 2008 9:50 am ET

David Corse, you took words out of my mouth…. This election will be my first vote and as I followed this whole election since last May`07 examining the debates over speeches, there are only two consistent things about OBAMA and that is on his speech he will always quote and bring up some great moments in history from the past presidents who embodied change and gave hopes to the americans. Those people has done a lot of things, OBAMA has not done significant change in this country as a whole. HE CAN NOT KEEP EXPLOITING THE GREATNESS OF JFK, ROOSEVELT, KING etc. IF HE CLAIMS HE IS THE AGENT OF CHANGE THEN HE SHOULD SHOW WHAT OBAMA CAN DO DIFFERENTLY. Please Mr. OBAMA don`t give americans FALSE HOPE, YOU CAN NOT CHANGE WASHINGTON AS IDEAL AS IT MAY SOUND. IT WILL TAKE FOR YOU TO CHANGE EVERY SINGLE ONE IN THE SENATE AND CONGRESS AND EVERY ASPECT OF GOVERNMENT IN THIS COUNTRY FOR YOU TO SAY THAT IT WILL.

And to those people who HATE HILARY passionately, ASK YOURSELVES exactly and honestly, what HILARY has done to you or has done damage this country during her public service time and do you even know or at least listen to what this woman has done for you as a citizen? Be real, I know Americans are way smarter than to believe that someone who is endorsed by OPRAH will solve what this country is in, and that is a CRISIS.

WAKE UP! OBAMA is all about he`s speeches and promises on how to do things differently in Washington…..THEN TELL US NOW MR. OBAMA, exactly what are those things…?????? Be clear and don`t just cheer!

Jameson S.   January 8th, 2008 9:55 am ET

KELCI Do you read books or newspapers? probably you should research it rather done loudly asking a not so smart question.. FOR STARTER google her name and it will lead you her site, links about her…then you ought to ask question

Matt L.   January 8th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Good email, Ellie in CA. It's refreshing to hear somebody clearly and intelligently articulate the emptiness of Obama's words, and the supremacy of Hillary as a presidential candidate. In watching the most recent debate, I was struck by how only one person on the stage could even SPEAK effectively, and that was Hillary. Compare the manner in which Obama speaks when he's giving a written speech to when he's attempting to answer a question during a debate. It's like night and day. During debates, he looks wooden, and gives the impression of somebody plucking words out of the air as he goes along, conveying no sense whatsoever that he even possesses a basic comprehension of the complexities of foreign policy, and the issues facing our next president.
I think that too many people are not filtering the messages being force-fed to us by the media, who will do everything in their power to make us tune into their election coverage, trying to get us further addicted to their "media crack" as I like to call it. Filter, people! Scrutinize more carefully what you are being told, and you will discover that many things that are "reported" don't stand up to even basic logic. The media acted as if the Iowa caucus was the most important event of the century, and before the blood had even cooled, New Hampshire became of paramount importance, and the same exact thing will happen before the end of today on the way to South Carolina. The language chosen by the media is also very telling- statements like "…losing in Iowa had a devastating effect on her campaign…" or "…New Hampshire has become a must-win for Edwards and Clinton…" This inflamed language is highly manipulative, and doesn't reflect the simple truth, and I fear that too many people are easily swayed by this sort of irresponsible media coverage.
Hillary is hands down the most capable, experienced, intelligent candidate with the firmest grip on the complex issues facing our country, and I trust her far more than any other candidate to take the reigns, and guide us towards rebuilding bridges around the world, and tackling the problems facing us at home.
I also like the sentiments of Jameson S. So let's hope for another solid result for Hillary in NH, adding to her lead in the overall delegates, and look forward to some of the victories in other states that will be coming her way. Patience and careful analysis of what is being said will serve voters well in the Primary Election.

Del LaBelle Boise Idaho   January 8th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

In the debates clinton is the one on script, if a questions is asked that she hasn't been given the cahnce to reherse someone elses answers she really loses it. Nothing involving a clinotn is candid. Never believe that hilly & billy aren't the ones in charge, nothing happens without their knowledge it is pre-planned , organized by them . When will all you libs understand that?

Joseph   January 8th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

A US PRESIDENT NAME HUSSEIN BARACK OBAMA. THAT'S FOOLISH AND NONSENSE!!!!!!

Mrs Clinton is obviously the most qualified candidate in both parties.I'm an American I stay up late to watch the debates.So far she is the only candidate that demonstrated the qualites and experience that US needs during these turbulent times.

Obama may be brilliant , could make good C and C for the Future but ceratinly not ready for the 2008 White House.U S politics isn't about looking nice and talking sweet; it's about tough choices and decisions.Americans have to separate enthusiasm founded on wishes and dreams from pedigree, know-how, and a demonstrated capacity to deliver.

I agree profoundly with Harry and John Smith

Susan P   January 8th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Go ahead America If you want OprahBama Bla bla bla…Talk show!
I want a change! a real change with a real experienced candidate like Mrs Hillary Clinton.

Carmen Rosalez   January 8th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I sit here thinking after hearing the comment ( IT IS NOT TIME FOR A WOMAN TO BE PRESIDENT) I am irate, to think how hard my great grandmother, grandmother, mother have fought to get to this point in history. Have this women forgotten history. Look all over the world, of great woman in office, Queens, Prime Ministers, etc… THIS is the time, NO BETTER time, THAN NOW to have a WOMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE, that we all know is strong, experienced, who has brought change and will continue to BRING CHANGE!
I have sat here numberous hours lisening to the debates, I have made up my mind and have decided to stir away and vote for the Woman, who will bring Change, to my country AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!

A WOMAN WHO WANTS CHANGE!

Marcus, SF CA   January 8th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

GOOOO H I L L A R Y!

Andrea Las Vegas   January 8th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

VOTE HILLARY! The only "Responsible" Canidate with an actual plan for change.

Aggie   January 8th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

This Obama guy hasn't been put under the microscope in any way and by the time we get around to it, it may be too late. Do we want to roll the dice again based on charisma and speeches that ring like the stirring orators of old and have the cadence of rousing Baptist ministers? No offense, but we need substance here. When I was a lot younger, I was influenced by that too, but today, much older and I hope wiser, I go for proven records of action. I may not agree with all she has done, but Hillary hasn't represented me. She represented the people of New York. As first lady, I was always proud of what she did. As an activist, she never cowered in the face of spit thrown at her by the media and the right. And I have yet to hear a plan of any substance from Mr. Obama. I have done my pluses and minuses scrutiny. If the media weren't so intent on trashing Hillary and ignoring Edwards, we might find that they are all trying to turn our country around. Think about it. Other than the "rock star" thing, can he really win? We can't afford another republican nightmare.

Ming Sun   January 8th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Hillary, you are great, you are brilliant and your people will be victorious shout for you. …….Congratulations!!!……It's thankful that God bless America! You got it!!! This is the future.

lisa harris   January 8th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Everyone one keep in mind, Look ahead further than 2012. We need reform.. Major reform and restrictions need to take place on legal and illegal immigration. National Security is the issue. No America, no future.
Go Duncan, Thompson, Romney.

MARY   January 8th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

LETS GO HILL WE ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY, TAKE US TO THE WHITE HOUSE!

Wayne   January 9th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Some comments say if you wna to know what Hillary has done, go to her site. Yup. that's the first thing I do when I buy car with my hard earned money- go to the dealership and ask them how is this car? I will get an honest answer. Please.

America. You have more power at your fingertips and eyeballs than any other generation of humans. POWER. REAL POWER. But you can only weild it once every 4 years. Use your head. I won't say who I lean toward in this race, but each CITIZEN needs to do some research. Yes, I mean read. "But Wayne that's hard work. I don't wanna." Okay then. Try really working for even LESS wages when this country goes to hell-in-a-handbasket because we have been bought out by foreign entities (some even questionable governments), low-wage workers who do not know what a worker's union is for, and corporate special interests who think YOU are being OVERPAID. Notice I didn't even touch on foreign affairs? We will leave that out for next class.

LobosCentral   January 9th, 2008 12:22 am ET

Recreating the Spanish flu? Is this the new bird flu pandemic?
Can influenza be used as a bio weapon? What has been done and what have Senator Clinton, Obama and Edwards done to put a stop to these Programs? Nothing! The experiments were conducted at a laboratory of the US Department of Agriculture in Athens, Georgia. There is no sound scientific reason to conduct these experiments. Some of the most recent experiments allegedly seeked to test the efficacy of existing antiviral drugs on the 1918 construct – but there is little need for antiviral drugs against the 1918 strain if the 1918 strain would not have been sequenced and recreated in the first place. It should be avoided to create the threats that are allegedly the motivation for the research. A vicious circle is created. "The technologies are in place with reverse genetics to generate any influenza virus we wish." From an arms control perspective it appears to be particularly sensitive if a military research institution embarks on a project that aims at constructing more dangerous pathogens - if Jeffery Taubenberger worked in a Chinese, Russian or Iranian laboratory, his work might well be seen as the "smoking gun" of a bio warfare program.

David   January 9th, 2008 12:47 am ET

Hillary did not win by very much in NH. She's flip flopped on Nevada Nuclear Waste, the Iraq War, she has a TINY record I might add (taking credit for Bills accomplishments), is for a LARGER government which is already in debt. In order to create a larger government she needs to raise taxes. WRONG! She talks about defeating the Republicans instead of working with Republicans to solve America's problems. This would create an even larger divide in America not shrink it. By the way, maybe you should take a look at how she plans to UNFAIRLY tax oil companies. Think about it… If you are making a decent percentage of profit in your grocery store…thats good. But the same revenue percentage that oil companies make she plans to tax them even more. There is no doubt that oil companies make large profits considering a small revenue percentage, but this is in contrast to huge amounts of money to build, process and deliver to Americans to keep America running. Tax Oil companies UNFAIRLY (please research before responding) and you go against Americans market based economy,! Who will be next? Who's the next one she'll try to squeeze for money? The average man who makes his profits for his family? Maybe she'll create a tax backet for inventors who revolutionize America for making too much money. I know it wont be the lobbyist. Look at lobbyist who support her and you'll find the same companies that hurt America, not protect it. Go ahead, vote for Hillary because she's a woman, or because she's white, or maybe because you made your mind up even before other canidates were thought of. Polls mean nothing, but to barely win NH and get trounced in Iowa…doesnt look promising…..

Since when did scrutiny over funding our American troops overseas become an issue in this race. Democrats are for a withdrawl, but to not fund our troops who would sooner or later run out of money would be outrage among Americans. Im a DOD(Department of Defense) employee, not a contractor and we have the smallest amount of money to work with. Just think of the troops trying to stay alive in Iraq. Bringing them hope is essential, the approach to not funding them or criticizing someone who supported the troops not the Iraq(Not Hillary) is a turn off.

P.S. Hillary is in trouble when Mccain or Edwards fall. Hey, while we're at it, who is Hillary Clinton? Someone who was established by Bill, not herself. Without Bill, she would of not been known…Sad but true.

Open your White House Record Hillary and show America your real record!!!!!

Also, hero's are natural, not build or Piggy Backed around.

PETER ORIAVWOTE   January 9th, 2008 1:18 am ET

LIKE THE EAGLE, SOAR HIGH HILLARY. TAKE US OUT OF THE STRANGLEHOLDS OF PRESIDENT BUSH. PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING UNTOLD HARDSHIP AND I BELIEVE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. SO HELP US GOD.

Jameson S.   January 9th, 2008 9:34 am ET

I am sorry DAVID but I strongly disagree, HILARY DID WIN HUGE in New Hampshire. Evidently you have not been following this as close as serious citizen like myself. For the past 3 days upto 10 minutes before the polls closed every single media wether it was on paper, tv, cable, radio and even majority of the public were crowning OBAMA in NH with a 10 or more % win ove HILARY. Hilary has been scruitinized, judged, attacked, belittled by so many that even her own campaign were not feeling so good before the polls closed. HILARY emerged significantly and victoriously, overcomming the 2 digits expectation ahead of her and beating OBAMA by 7000 plus votes. You`ll be a fool if you think that was not much. That only shows that there are still SMART AMERICANS that can not be easily persuade through great speeches and endorsements by a celebrity. AMERICANS ARE INTELLIGENT PEOPLE, and NEW HAMPSHIRE proved that last night. MAYBE OBAMA ON THE NEXT DEBATES LEFT SHOULD TRY TO TELL PEOPLE EXACTLY WHAT HE CAN DO AS PRESIDENT NOT ON JUST HOW A PRESIDENT SHOULD DELIVER HIS SPEECH. HILARY for the longest time in this campaign has been so focused attacking GEORGE W. BUSH who is the real problem and needs to be scruitinized.

SO AMERICANS let keeep working on spreading the word about who is going to be more efficient and ready on day one……PLEASE Dont go by " SOMETHING YOU FEEL IN THE AIR" thats GAS!

pam   January 9th, 2008 10:04 am ET

looking at all the comments makes me wonder. are all of you this concentrated when it comes to putting someone in congress. after all they enact the laws. this year i will not only take a look (undecided at this point) for president but also for my member of congress. i realize not ever state has a member running for congress at this time but those that do please get involved at your state level also. i have a lot of problems with bush, but i am mad as hell and not going to take anymore from these so called statesmen.

David   January 9th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Jameson, you're a legend in your own mind. I would destroy you on domestic and international politics. If you think 2 percent is a huge amount then you need counseling. Hillary was projected to win 1 month ago by a landslide. Please, don't compare me to a poll. Im not the one who created the polls or particiapted in the polls. Hillary only won because she carried the woman vote. Because she had a woman in the crowd ask her a rehearsed question and started tearing up. Boo whoo hooo.. Is that hard for you to realize or is your legend in the mind talking again? This race for women is more about getting a woman in the white house than American unity….

By the way Jameson, you didnt comment on my post, you didnt talk about the FACT that she will unfairly tax American Oil companies, you didnt talk about her flip flopping on issues, lobby support out the ying yang or the divisions she has and will create. You didnt talk about SH** to be frank.

Basically, you didnt talk about anything important. You sidetracked the fact to show that you support Hillary because she's a burnt image in your mind. Learn the facts, then speak please. You're wasting my time.

NO, You're wrong. Hillary has always talked about Obama(only experience comes to mind). Plus lets not forget the fact that #1 bill is on the sidelines constantly rapping Obama. You're blind!

Stop looking at her picture for once and hopefully you'll get that image out of your head once and for all. By the way I am an American… An American who has served and still serves to this day. Please dont "TRY" to school me on being an american!!!

CDR   January 9th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

"THERE IS SOMETHING HAPPENING IN AMERICA!" Since August The Honorable Senator Barack Obama has been gaining increasing momentum. In late December, the Obama campaign closed a huge double digit gap in New Hampshire. On January 3rd, the Obama campaign swept Iowa and on January 8th in New Hampshire, (largely a Clinton stronghold) the Clinton regime escaped defeat only by the skin of there teeth by 2 percentage points but not without deploying very NEGATIVE, UNDERHANDED, and SUSPECT tactics which will surely hunt the Clinton regime.

Despite the inflated overprojections from most polls days before the NH Primary, CLINTON IS NO COMEBACK . Never place too much stock in polls, particularly when vetted against reason, and it was unreasonable to expect a nearly 40 percent voting difference over a 2 week time frame from previous steady and consistent projections. However, the Obama campaign did make significant large margins of gain. The Obama Campaign drew larger crowds compared to both Clintons. The Clinton regime, should have coasted through NH but they limped out barely and it is reasonable for every expert to say that the Clinton regime is underperforming and some triumphant comeback is not the case as the Clinton regime continues to lose ground.

"THERE IS SOMETHING HAPPENING IN AMERICA!" and it is can be simply put that the Clinton regime "The Establishment" is losing votes and the Barack Obama Campaign "The Future" is gaining votes and delegates. CHANGE is on the Horizon and "Yes ,we can be the CHANGE we want to see in the World when we BELIVE and VOTE for Barack OBAMA (A CHAMPION FOR THE PEOPLE and "THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP!")

OBAMA '08

-CDR

Good Sergeant   January 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I have been following Hillary's efforts since the early 90s. She is a great leader, and has the energy and intelligence to bring the very best to our nation. She has my vote. She has always had it, while I served in the Air Force and finally retired from the Air National Guard. I respect her and am flattered that she considers me as part of a great team.

Ben   January 11th, 2008 12:25 am ET

My advice to all you people out there that send in comments about your political beliefs. Say things you like about your favorite candidate. There is no reason to villify a candidate you don't wish to vote for.
Each and every one of them, republican or democrat is a good American. They are seeking your support. If you don't agree with them on issues, thats why we vote.
We are lucky to have so many outstanding people running for office.

charlotte   January 11th, 2008 11:31 am ET

WHAT'S IN A NAME? HUMM, LET ME THINK.. HILLARY RODHAM-CLINTON ANYONE REMEMBER THAT ONE. THE FLAC SHE TOOK FOR THE HYPHEN.

Jack   January 11th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

The Clintons by their own words were a team working together and he consulted her at times in the White House last time for 2 terms. Under the spirit of the constitution that 2 terms is the max. That team should not be allowed an endrun around the constitution or its amendments by switching from Bill to Hilary.

charlotte   January 12th, 2008 11:55 am ET

A lot of us would have given Bill a third term, alas we couldn"t. I 'm glad the endrun is possible. When the constitution was written, women were not a part of politics. Thank God that has changed. Eleanor Roosevelt would have made a good president. Not her time, now is the time to put a woman in charge. Women are as good as men and are capable of making decisions. Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, all the queens of England, leave it to the USA to be the last to admit it.
go Hillary

David   January 14th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Charlotte, Im sure American's vote because of the best possible canidate, not because Barack is Black, or Hillary a Woman.

If you're voting for Hillary because she's a woman, it shows you know nothing when it comes to choosing a leader.

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