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Ladies and gentlemen, according to the Constitution of the United States, these are the qualifications for the office of President of the United States.

Age and Citizenship requirements – US Constitution, Article II, Section 1

No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty-five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States.

That's pretty much it as far as the Founders of this Nation saw it.

I suppose they knew that the "informed electorate" would winnow out the obviously unfit.

mark wilkes barre pa:

Thank you for the clarification of your state of mind. Your post did reference the fall of the Ussr, that would mean Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton 1 and Bush2 would all fall under that umbrella.

julianbook says:

"Bill Clinton's failure to get Bin Laden will go down in history as the single greatest act of incompetency ever."

I'm sorry, I'm not usually this direct, but your comment is laughable.

George Bush had the United States Army, the United States Air Force, the United States Marines, the CIA, the Green Berets, US Navy Seals, Delta Force the Afghani Northern Alliance fighters and who knows what other assets we know nothing about, all in close proximity to bin Laden inside of Afghanistan and bin Laden escaped.

Who did you say was most incompetent"

Bill Clinton's failure to get Bin Laden will go down in history as the single greatest act of incompetency ever.

Gettin back to my original point,,, To elect a president with questionable qualifications and experience as Hillary DOES have and follow it up by saying " dont worry because she will have bill by her side who does have the qualifications and experience" is an abombination of what is presidential and just plain wrong on many levels !!!!! Bill Clinton had many great moments as pres folowed by many low moments,,but his moments are in the past and can't and should not be used to elect Hillary . Not even if you think she is the "HEIR APPARENT" or not. To be elected this way would set this country back, would show the world we are a joke, and at worst Be the begining of the end of our great nation

ABB ,,, I dont need talking points to argue my points your comment as to fear is as far away from the point I was making as your understanding of foriegn affairs and how shapes power money and greed. Mabey someone else could explain it to you mabey one of your honest talking points friends

Mike in kentucky,,,, first and fore most,,any one who has seen my post in present or past can tell you I do not write with hate in mind. secondlly I did include all leaders in being part of the lazy cant happen here attiitude. I only singled out the early clinton years because it was the truth. there are many reasons why we are where we are in regards towards terror and terrorism this lacks attitude just being one of them. you are the one that went out of there way to defend president Clinton"s role in this,, I am responding with the fact that he was complicent in this act,, OK ? thats all mike no hate just one fact,,

He will be an intelligent and informed advisor with strong contacts around the world. Why would anyone expect that he would not be. In these trying times, he could provide assistance to reclaim the friendship of the world which the current President destroyed through his arrogance.

For all of the talk about Osama Bin Laden, did anyone ever consider that 911 was an inside job orchestrated by Bush himself. It poses many questions like why have we not been able to find Osama until now. I can't believev they do not know where he is, but believev they sipmly do not want to find him, after all he is the kid of the States. We made him and provided him with all of the money he has working as a CIA agent. If we have spy and satelitte technology that can tell the brand of someones underwear then why can't we find Bin Laden and we don't know where he is.

Secondly, if you inspect the videos of the planes crashing into the world trade center you can see an explosion before the planes hit, as the planes would not necessarily blow up inside the building but come out, at least partially on the other side. And also in viewing the videos of the collapse of the towers it is obviously a professional demolotion job. C'mon, don't tell me it is a strange coincidence that both buildings fell so perfectly. What about building number 7? What about the mysterious shut down of electricity and security the weekend before the attack and workers in the building? Taking out the dogs? What would And the CEO of the security company is none other than the cousin of Bush, and his younger brother a principle in the firm?

The fact is the number one agenda of Bush day 1 from taking office in 2000 was to assinate Sadam and occupy Iraq. Check out the book 'The Price of Loyalty', and what about Downing Street memos cleary stating that they need a justification to invade Iraq that the people would support. What about all of the connections to the oil industry of the current administration? The no bid contracts in Iraq going to KBR, division of Haliburton? C'mon people! Wake up!

New York Democrat says her husband will assume the traditional responsibilities of the president's spouse
If this is true....PEOPLE...THINK ABOUT IT.....JUST HOW DID HILLARY GET ALL THIS SUPPOSED "EXPERIENCE" WHEN SHE ASSUMED THE "TRADITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRESIDENT'S SPOUSE"?????

OBAMA '08

Unfortunately, in the last few posts this blog has devolved into a debate about the terrorism policies during the Bill Clinton administration.

There is perhaps a tenuous connection, but this blog is about Hillary Clinton and Bill is but a part of that narrative. A return to the discussion about the possibilities of a new Clinton administration, with Hillary as the first female President of the United States and the opportunities ex-President Bill Cinton could provide to her, and us, as a trusted and experienced advisor (I doubt anyone would question his qualifications here) should still be the topic of discussion.

Hillary is not Bill.

mark wilkes barre pa:

I think you are again looking at history from the perspective of the present.

Directly after the fall of the "Communist Threat", terrorism was mostly a Middle Eastern affair,

To think that any President of the United States would allow a hideous assault on this country, if he, or she, could prevent it is out of the question in my mind, and I don't care who that President might be, or from what party.

Do you really think, in your heart, that President William Jefferson Clinton would have allowed any of the attacks against us ,during his tenure in office, if he had the information to prevent that attack?

Try to put aside your hate before you answer.

mike in kentucky , I am saying that the lazy and that cant happen attitude toward the threat of foriegn terrorist on our country that developed in the years after the fall of the berlin wall and USSR as a superpower lead our leaders down a slippery slope to total exposure to a terrorist attack. from the start of clintons years congress couldnt wait to close another military function after another and use the money to fund some new progressive mess. this set the stage to embolden terorist and influenced by successes like Uss cole, Us embassy bombing and other attempts lead to the eventual trade center tradegdy

I do not think ANY of these candidates really get the BIG picture. Look at them...honestly. How much is in it for them, what are they going to gain by being President? Are they really going to stand up to their words? Politicians are too worried about campaign money and who supports them. They are NOT in it for the American people, they are only in it for the power and the greed that comes with corporations. I am very sorry to say that we are NOT a free country, it doesn't matter what we think because the politicians do what they want on THEIR agenda and own greed. It's really sad!

Jen Cedar Falls, Ia.

The national and international approach to terrorism in the 90's and before was obviously much different than it is today. Terrorism was treated as a criminal act and pursued as such.

The United States and it's interests were targets for terrorist attacks for years before the Clinton1 administration (anyone remember Lebanon, and the list can go on and on) and were responded to in the same way, as criminal acts. I do not say, with hindsight, that this may have been the best way to go. But who would you have bombed? We did not know who was ultimately responsible for these attacks.

Are you suggesting that the closing of a few surplus military bases in the US , leaving us as still the overwhelmingly most powerful country in history, had the effect of influencing Osama bin Laden to change his fanatical plans in any way?

I doubt it.

Mike in Kentucky,
It's fact that Osama designed and hired the work for 9/11 during the years that Clinton was in office closing down Military bases and cutting military funding. He also bombed the World Trade Center the first time DURING Clinton's first term, attacked the USS Cole and bombed a US Embassy. Have more excuses for Clinton? The Clinton's were WEAK on International Security or 9/11/01 would NOT have happened!!!!!!!! Hillary would continue this devastating weakness and keep our country divided. Anybody But Clinton!!!!!!!!!!! Strong Military = Freedom!

Louis, New York says:

"BILL CLINTON buried his head in the sand with terrorism, cut the nations defenses and intelligence capabilities. HE IS THE REASON FOR 9/11!"

I don't quite know where to start, Louis.

I suppose at the outset I should put forth the idea that any 19 people, committed in a suicidal way, to a fanatic terror plot could do us grievous harm even today, even with all the effort and money we've thrown at Homeland Security.

To say with the hindsight of 2007, that President Clinton, or anyone, could possibly have predicted in the 90's, the happenings of 2001 is foolish and naive.

It seems you have forgotten the fall of the Soviet Union and the widespread calls for the so called "Peace Dividend'. The thought was of course, we did not need
the same armed power absent the Soviet threat. This was the reason for military reductions.

For you to say that the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, was responsible for the tragedy of 911 is a canard sir, and a dastardly one!

Osama bin Laden was and is responsible for the 911 attack, as well as those of his followers living in caves in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

It seems that perhaps your anti-Clintonism has clouded your view of historical events.

Steve in SC: Hillary will not be siting in on NSC meeting either!

Most elections come down to selecting the lesser of two evils. This election is no different – only the extremes of both evils seem to have magnified themselves.

On the right, we have the the evangelicals – bound in their righteous nature, ready to not only save the souls of those who want saving, but also those of the people who really don't want it. Their promises include the retaking of Jerusalem, establishment of a new Christian Order, and prayer in schools, restaurants, trains, planes, automobiles, and any Scientology establishments.

On the left we have the former heavy weight champion, the Clinton. These creatures are soulless, cold, calculating, shallow, and scary. They lurk in dark corners and feed off the brain power of others, while using the emptied bodies as a platform, driving themselves ever higher. Their goal is simple: power. And they will steal, lie, cheat, and even kill to get it and to protect it.

Most of the time, we get people trying to be "middle" people – this year not so much. I am terrified as to what I will be forced into choosing between come November. Is "none of the above" still an option?

Mark, Wilkes Barre, PA.: Yup, I thought about it...and you're wrong! ...VERY wrong...Bush's terms will certainly be talked about in college classrooms, but, not in a very positive light...maybe, how a president should NOT govern....but, your logic can still be explained by using the republican talking points of FEAR....

In response to Geoge, Obama has sponsored and co-sponsored major legislation. In addition he has sponsored and co-sponsored hundreds of bills and served on foreign policy committees and is Chairman of a major subcommittee. He has far more experience then Clinton does in the short time he has been in the U.S. Senate and he also has more experience in State Government then she does. Also, you are not telling the truth (aka lying) when you say he "missed almost all the Senate vote" since Barack Obama has only missed 177 out of 1086 votes since he took office. Most of those are from 2007 and was while running for President. Clinton also has a similar voting record for 2007.

You don't want to admit it but Obama has shown that he is a responsible Senator and has worked with members of both Parties to sponsor and co-sponsor major legislation and has worked hard, hired major staff and advisers and continues to demonstrate a leadership that Clinton, Romney, Edwards and Guiliani haven't been able to demonstrate.

Responding to Ryan: "No matter what you say, she brings up STRONG feelings in you. Whether the feeling is strong love or strong hate…there is no middle of the road."

Your right, there is no middle of the road...she has flipped flopped on a number of issues – such as the illegal licensing and the Iraq war...her campaign has to cover her and her husband on what they say because it 's not popular or it's not really what they meant. Hillary is a smart women but like George Bush she starts throwing punches right away, I certainly don't want someone who will just react I want a President who will think issues and problems through.

Hillary finally spilled the beans on what she considers as her experience during Bill Clintons white house years. Doesn't look like much experience as she claims, what a phony.

Give me a break...Hillary you think we are that stupid. I mean you just open your mouth and a lie falls out. CLINTONS are PURE TRASH

It's amazing how these bible-thumping republicans resemble the pharisees and saducces (if not worse) we read about in the bible. They preach moral values when they are the greatest sinners. They are blatant racists and hard-core murders putting the whole world in turmoil. To make matters worse, the republican presidents (past and present – the present one being worse) are largely imbeciles who are not schooled. Hillary Clinton or any of the Democratic party contenders would make better leaders.

"You don't want a Clinton in the white house? Whatzzamatta, you don't want another 7 years of record economic growth? A balanced budget? Respect amongst world leaders?"

Sam of IA: Clinton had nothing to do with the economic boom of the 90's, he just stood back and didn't make it worse. Balanced budget?? Let's see, the first balanced budget and surplus in 40 odd years, together with the first Republican majority in 40 odd years........ hmmmmm, you figure it out. It all happened after 1994. Respect among leaders? Well, Slick Willy was a first rate shmoozer, I will give you that.

Go Hiliary!!!!

" ...think that Hillary having been able to pull her marriage through a very public, very humiliating ordeal, only shows commitment and strength we should consider ourselves lucky to have in our leader."

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It amazing me how STUPID some people are. To somehow construe high morality and character on the part of the Clintons during their scandals astounds me. "Commitment and strength"? How about "shamelessness and hypocricy "? Here we have these two-faced politicans who claim to be champions of women, minorities and the disadvantaged, but in their lies they trash women who dare charge Bill Clinton with malfescence for the sole purpose of protecting their interests, and their interests only. The notion that perjury under oath during a woman's day in court is "none of our business", is just blind allegiance to these two. Bill Clinton (and we might as well include Hillary since it is apparent she was the "brains" in Bill's Administration) did not portray the strength of leadership this country needs. He/she were poll readers...to determined to be "popular" to do what they felt was right when others did not support them. Leaders lead by conviction and build the support they need to accomplish their goals.

if american want a president with smart experince tough and working hard to make change possible, vote for Hillart.

If ameriacan want a prisident who did nothing except talking talking, Obama is the right person. He missed almost all the senate votes then criticising other senator's work. did he realy know how to become a responsible senator?

Ryan ,,,,,just quit responding your making matters even worse my little angry liberal friend,,,,to say that the war on terror and Bush's role in it will be nothing more than extra credit questions on a test ? ARE YOU SERIOUS ??? not one of your liberal leaders worth there weight in brains would agree with you on that statement . Why do you think your progressive counterparts have fought againts this war on terror so vigerously ? why do you think progressives dont want victory in the war againts terror, why do progressives not like americans standing up for anything much less freedom and justice on the world stage ? George Bush's 2 TERMS in office will be talked about and studied by more college clasrooms than any other subject in our recent times . this war will become the history of american folklore statis and it kills your libral friends to know what I and my friends already know. So SERIOUSLY THINK ABOUT IT

If anyone has any questions about the political agenda and track record of Clinton vs. Obama, then just go to their websites. You can find their voting records, speeches, and etc.... Links to each below. Have a look and then talk! Notice Obamas voting record and how many times his status was 'Not Voting' and notice his entire website and voting record is mainly focused about one company, saving jobs, getting spending, etc for this one company, a government company.

http://obama.senate.gov/
http://clinton.senate.gov/

If i can describe the image/impression I have in my mind, Obama seems like a nice guy, but kind of young, busy payinng off his student loans, saving for his kids college education, busy making new laws for the answers he wants and issues he wants to stand up for. But Hillary, a mature woman, went to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, other palces as senator, involved in her position on and International leve, and caring on an international level (compared to Obama overly focused on a local company)......writing a personal letter to the president demanding answers, standing up on the senate floor face to face, more substance to her speeches showing good knowledge and background of the event she is speaking about that get to the point of a major issue, not referring to individual cases to play on sypmathies. ......anyway, just have a look yourself, and forget about personal life and husband's fidelity. This is not her problem and she should be admired for standing by him.

Have a look yourself before speaking so you can actually refer to something you know yourself rather than something you heard! This is not to criticise anyone, but this election is so important that it will literally decide the fate of America in a way like never before, so to really urge people to really know all about who you vote for and why, and to know first hand from doing your own homework.

Also have a look at Ron Paul on the Rep. party. He is the only valid candidate in this party.

Cheers

RYAN ALBION IL,,,,,,,,,,, If any thing you just wrote in your comment was the least bit true of Hillary,,,, then if applied to George bush,,,, that would make george Bush the greatest president in all of history,, and the proof would have been delivered by the media , the dem/lib party, and you the average comment author on these sites. SO SERIOUSLY, think about it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYmaZmKk6Vo
Are you ready

You don't want a Clinton in the white house? Whatzzamatta, you don't want another 7 years of record economic growth? A balanced budget? Respect amongst world leaders?
I know you have been trained to react like a pitbull to a tbone when the C word is used but the facts betray your hatred. We are currently heading into another abyss of stagnant economics and inflation hidden by skewed numbers and once again the american taxpayer will foot the bill as we did with Junk Bonds under Reagan, Banking scandals under Bush 41, and a half trillion tab for the ego contest of the childking in Iraq. This is your wake up call. RIIIINGGG!!!!!

Why is it that a low level government worker will receive a full background check and be denied security clearances required to do things as simple as empty a trash can BUT our highest position in the nation can have a scandalous communist fullfill it? If the dems bring out the "new direction" crap again I'll laugh considering how Hill is campaigning using Bill's experience.

Maybe we have to rethink our application forms for President to filter out the losers with treasonous histories (Hillary) or phsycological unstability (Ron Paul).

If I heard there was a bathing suit competition on the next CNN debate it wouldn't phase me considering the MTV culture crap thats been filtering into our professional world in the last 15 years.

Make that Sexual Relations, with that woman. On National Television.Lies, Lies and more lies if we elect Hill and Bill

Remember the television statement:

I did not have sexual relationship with that woman. That will never leave my mind and why she kept him after that was her first mistake.
Go Obama

You know what makes me sick inside is this huge amount of hate coming from each side. Why do you need to be unkind to each other over a political persona?

I want Senator Clinton as our next president, not because I am dim witted or shallow, but because I have heard her speak and know that she means what she says. She has clear plans and clear expectations, and she will get the job done.

Obama is a wonderful public speaker... How Wonderful? How does that help the country? Hope is nice and all, but what evidence does he have to back up his ideas and motives? Illinois is not the nation, and his tenture as a US Senator has been far to short to be beneificial to our country.

Edwards couldn't win in 04 with Kerry, he cannot win in 08, sorry....

And the attacks made by campaigns! While there are some major setbacks by the Clinton campaign, they are not coming constantly from the Senator herself. Obama and Edwards bash and thrash Clinton almost everyday, and does she stoop to their level with equivalant audacity? I think not!

For everyone out there, please just look at the facts, she is the most useful of the electable candiates... Use logic and you will see!

Oh and sorry about spelling, my computer refuses to edit for me....

Much love US and WORLD!!!!

Hillary Clinton is electable and she going to be elected president like her or not.
Hillary 2008!

No more Clintons!!!

Do you all realize how many people REALLY don't like (despise) the Clinton's and don't want to see them in the whitehouse... so they won't be there. You will see. Hillary is is just wasting her time with statements of nonsense.

Im with jason R. Hillary and Bill have left a positive tone to other countries, too bad the fools in this country, only believe the hog wash the republicans have been telling for 12 years. I wonder how old some of these people are? Grow Up, we were better off when Bill was President. Hillary will be as good or even better than Bill. We can't lose American we'll have both of them. Two for one, that 's a great deal!!!!

It kills me to see that several posting cited BILL'S INFIDELITY as a reason to not trust Hillary. It never should have been our business in the first place, much less bring up something from a decade ago.

Many of you who condemn the Clintons for the problems in their marriage are the same people who would condemn them if they were to obtain a divorce. Infidelity is wrong, but it does happen.

Personal lives should have no place in politics.

And those of you who are afraid Bill would un-duly influence policy, perhaps you should look back at his policies (ie. balanced budgets???) instead of his personal life.

and to subject you all to one last piece of my opinion;
I think that Hillary having been able to pull her marriage through a very public, very humiliating ordeal, only shows commitment and strength we should consider ourselves lucky to have in our leader.

I would be willing to vote for any of the Democratic primary contenders in the general election except for Hillary. We're supposed to be the opposition to the Republican party run amok, how are you all forgetting that she voted for the Iraq war when *we* knew it was absolutely fabricated? She doesn't seem to have any real morals, everything she "believes in" is at the whim of opinion polls. Isn't a leader supposed to show exceptional judgment? And we're supposed to settle for such a fool because she is married to Bill Clinton? Do we really want two decades of America under two families?

I am not sure I could vote for any of the Republican running against her, either, but no thank you.

Lets see....there has been 64 GOOD comments for Hillary and 96 BAD comments about Hillary.....go figure???

Jim Bremer: Get out and smell the fresh air.....maybe you can learn a little more about others......meaning you can probably grow.

Hillary all the way!!! She is the best candidate to lead the United States and to be part of the global community once again. Cheers for Hillary in 2008 !!

E. C., Houston, Texas

So what?

I am not a fan of Romny or his politics, but I do believe this was a well–planned vile and despicable act in order to villify him and his chosen religion. Whoever is responsible should be held accountable and pay the penalty.

Hey Dems,
Put down your arms! The end justifies the means – she means to take care of business after the Bush mess.
I didn't love the idea of another Clinton in the Whitehouse – and I learned to love Bill Clinton as a good leader. I have learned by seeing H in person, listening to her via the media, and keeping up with her literature, that she really has some great strategies.
I would hope she would invite the great minds that surround her in to help make this country the great country it has been and can be again.
Biden, Richardson, Obama, Dodd, Edwards, and..........Clinton – what a wonderful team once they have learned to work together.
We have an oppurtunity here and instead of arguing about how you can't stand the thought of an opinionated woman with a brain in charge – think of the alternative that we have been living with – an unoriginal white rich man with no brain and no real backbone.
I'd like my kids to have some hope. Think about it people.

"...but Democrat Hillary Clinton says husband Bill won't take part in sensitive national security briefings if she wins the White House."

And I still believe in the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny!

Why is no one mentioning Senator Biden ? He has the experience, and is ready to start Day One as a working President. He will probably have a team that will include some of his Republican co-workers, and we need to have a President right now who can bring this country together...

This World is in big trouble right now.... If Global Terrorism doesn't get us then Global Warming will... but what is the big topic of the day.... 3 people all claiming experience are at the top of the Iowa polls, when all 3 together don't have the experience that Senator Biden has.

Sure, we could vote for a woman, or a person of any race... but these can't be the main reasons we would vote for someone...I would like a candidate with the years of working in the government to actually know what he's doing... because he has been there, working for 32 years....

If you went to the hospital ER, would you rather be treated by the most experienced team, or would you prefer the group with good intentions, but limited experience?

Isn't the choice of the Best Candidate for President worth our best effort ?..

I think we do need to reflect back on the Clinton years, and on the Bush years. It's funny to me how they all take credit for all the good that happened, but none of the bad....
My choice was to study up on their records. I studied both Democratic and Republican parties, and can find no candidate with more Real Experience than Senator Biden.

Another lie from the Clintons. Its inconceivable and unbelievable that if Hillary is drawing her acclaimed experience from being Bill's wife then she will not use Bill at all levels of her decisions. Just see how Bill came in strongly to save Hil when her campaign was in trouble to gauge the truth. Bill cant sit back and see her wife fail. He will be involved whether invited or uninvited.

As for CLINTON AS AN AGENT OF CHANGE!!!
Bush-Clinton-Clinton-Bush-Bush?
Can anybody tell me how adding Clinton-Clinton to this chain becomes change!!
Try Obama or Edwards for Change

You tell 'em Ito from Japan. Another Clinton would be horrible for this country. Ya'll know they hate each other. I bet they haven't slept together in 10 years. But they can't afford for divorce. They have so much dirt on each other it's pitiful. They know as long as they are married they cannot testify against the other. I thought you people were smarter than you appear. She's just like all the other dems before her. They're called fence-straddlers. They tell everyone what they want to hear and then when they get elected they do what the hell they want to.
I, personally, vote my own mind and don't care about "parties". I usually vote Republican because they are, more than likely, the moral choice. But sometimes I vote Democrat. I'm a leader, not a follower.
I wouldn't vote for Obama because of his possible religious background and his "church". Everyone needs to go to http://www.tucc.org/about.htm and you'll find out all you need to know about Obama's beliefs. That's the most racist website I've ever seen. Seems to me blacks want to take this country over for themselves or for Africa. Don't see how anyone could vote for him after researching this
I ALSO THINK THAT ALL POLITICIANS ARE CROOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If Hillary wins the democratic ticket, I am seriously voting Republican for President. I am sick and tired of Bush-Clinton. People need to wake up and vote someone different. Don't let Bill or anyone else scare you into believing Hillary is the most experienced and most ready to be President. The only experience she has is wearing her last name. She's a joke. I beg people to trust something different, and let this country move forward with a new name.

If Hillary wins the democratic ticket, I am seriously voting Republican for President. I am sick and tired of Bush-Clinton. People need to wake up and vote someone different. Don't let Bill or anyone else scare you into believing Hillary is the most experienced and most ready to be President. The only experience she has is wearing her last name. She's a joke. I beg people to trust something different, and let this country move forward with a new name.

As I see it, America is going to hell in a handbasket!!! With all the human being on this earth, is this really who all we have to choose from? OMG this is very scary, very very scary!!!

Oh please Hillary, why the double standard? You've made it very clear on multiple occasions in the past that you expected to be included in the discussions and decisions when you were serving as First Significant Other (FSO). You expected to be treated that way so why shouldn't he. As support for my view I submit the following Hillarisms:

"After all WE are the President" – said sometime during Bill 2nd term I think.

"I was involved in a lot of the decisions WE made" – might not be exact quote, but it was uttered by her Royal Hillary-ness during an Iowa campaign stop.

Yup, we need 4 more Clinton years, just like we need another plague – I can't believe that they have so many of you dupped.

PS: SHAWN: You had a good comment going until your Mitt Romney Religion comment. Might I suggest you learn more about the Mormon Church before you embarrass yourself again. Mormon's allowed African Americans into their Churches as members, to sit on the same pews as the white folk, long before Souther Baptist did (just one example). By the way, the LDS church changed their policy on African Americans holding Priesthood positions in the early 70's. The Southern Baptist Convention didn't "repent" of its racist ways until 1995 – again thats just one example but it is a matter of public record.

As an Australian looking in, I'm surprised that you Americans cannot see how good Hillary will be for your country. Justin from Texas (above) made an excellent comment in defense of Hilliary. I think its safe to say that Bill Clinton had the greatest lasting impression on the world stage and certainly took American forward politically, economically and in terms of world leadership. I really hope you vote for your future (I'm depending on it... my country follows the fortunes of yours!)

Doesn't it drive you Clinton hating neocons bonkers that only you care that Clinton was impeached? ROFLMAO!!! All your stupid impeachment did was cost the taxpayers millions and degrade the impeachment process to something that's now almost meaningless. Congratulations. You guys consistently do more to harm the constitution you claim to respect and want to protect than any other one group in U.S. history.

I don't care if Hilary Clinton has to swear the sky is chartreuse in order to get elected. If she says it's chartreuse, I'll swear to it.

To all of you who think Hillary has all the international experience necessary to run the country and that she was an experienced advisor to Clinton 1, Do not forget that the planning of 9/11 was made during Clintons watch and so far, under Bush, we have not had another attack.
As a United States Marine, I swore to defend the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution as I understand it, protects US Citizens and not so called "freedom fighters locked in Guantanamo". The same people who have been killing my brothers in arms which Hillary would free if it became politically favorable to her.
The economy the United States enjoyed during the 90's can't be all credited to Clinton and or his policies, They still had to be approved by Congress (Republican) and Senate (Republican). Lets not be blind here, Bush is not a great president (by a long shot) but Hillary has done nothing to stop him. She has encouraged his policies via her votes.
Our best hope is for Democrat Obama or Republican Mcain to become President. Hillary will only keep this country divided for another 4-8 years (Right Wing Conspiracies-Republican attack Machine!!). She is unfit to be comander in chief and most of the military (ground troops) do not respect her; which would make her an defecient commander in chief.
Lets not keep risking this country to a Bush or Clinton. Lets change!!!

Brendi said "They hate Bill and Hillary because they have made their mark in history that no Republican has or can come close in their service to their country..

Brendi, Have you ever heard of Ronald Reagan or Abraham Lincoln??

DON'T BELIEVE IT! SLICK WILLIE WILL BE THERE FRONT AND CENTER! IF NOT... SHE'LL DISCUSS EVERYTHING WITH HIM AFTER THE MEETINGS....WHO WOULD BELIEVE THIS STATEMENT FROM HER?

Hillary, Huck, Ron, those three are the three I've decided would be the worst thing for this country to have. Why? All three would be as bad as Bush in not working with the opposite parties. There are other reason, Huck scares me, Ron too with his constitutional government crap and Hill is the Bush of the democratic party.

This is crazy, if Hillary wins, which I don't believe that she will, but if she does she needs to be glad that Bill Clinton is her spouse and she should welcome his presence in the meetings. He allowed her to sit in on healthcare meetings where she had no business and a "president's spouse" and he has been the President before so is more capable of handling issues than she is.

Although Obama is barely getting any sleep out on the trails in Iowa, he appears to be having a good time. He’s still got his sense of humor. Here’s a report from the New York Times of statements he made today in Knoxville, IA:

December 30, 2007, 7:46 pm
Obama on Language
By Mark Leibovich
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/30/obama-on-language/#more-3552

DES MOINES, Iowa — Senator Barack Obama was asked by a Republican voter on Sunday how he would compare himself to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

“He’s very handsome,” Mr. Obama said during a question and answer session at a middle school in Knoxville. “He’s also taller than me.”

Mr. Obama then recounted an interview he had heard recently in which Mr. Romney was asked if he ever swore. Yes, Mr. Romney said, according to Mr. Obama. But none of the “really bad words.”

Not so himself, Mr. Obama declared proudly. “I’ve used some really harsh curse words,” he said to scattered applause.

“I’ve used some of those real juicy ones,” he added to even more applause.

He declined to specify further.

LOL

(By the way, Obama did go on to explain the differences in their views on the Iraq war and tax cuts.)

There is only one reason that I would vote for Hillary : The fact that her husband had 8 years of experience as a president and 8 years to realize what were the mistakes he made during that time. ( I am not talking about his stupid sex life). That gives her such an advantage over Obama who would be at the mercy of the conflicting advices of his many counselors like the State Department and the Industrial Military complex.
Bill would be by far the best adviser she could ever have.
I was terribly disappointed when she said he would not take part in sensitive national security briefings if she wins the White House.How could he be " her close confidant and adviser as I was with him." if he has to ask " her " interpretation of the briefings.
Also, when she mentions : "I think he would play the role that spouses have always played for presidents," That's absolute nonsense as he is more qualified than any previous president's spouse.

The only meetings he should be sitting in on are those for sex-aholics!!

Instead of attacking each other's views and political preferences, why not talk about the qualifications of the candidates? Mayor Guiliani reduced crime in NY by over 50 percent and removed 600,000 able-bodied people from welfare who could work but chose not to work. Mitt Romney took over a billion-dollar organization that was almost bankrupt and made it highly successful. Can anyone name a similar
accomplishment that Hillary or Obama have achieved? (raising taxes for "programs" and sitting in on committee meetings doesn't count since ANYONE could do that). Happy New Year!

Folks don't worry about it, Hillary will be history soon enough. She will lose Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. After that the democratic leadership will force her to give up her campaign and support Obama.

I just came back from canvasing for Obama and New Hampshire voters hate Hillary. Most of the people I spoke to will rather vote Republican than vote for Hillary and that is a fact.

Folks don't worry about it, Hillary will be history soon enough. She will lose Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. After that the democratic leadership will force her to give up her campaign and support Obama.

I just came back from canvasing for Obama and New Hampshire votes hate Hillary. Most of the people I spoke to will rather vote Republican that vote for Hillary and that is a fact.

Bill Clinton shouldn't be allowed in the White House after all the shameful deeds he has committed there. The Clintons left Arkansas in shame and the gullible New Yorkers embraced them in all their crime and shame. The very reason Huckabee got to be Governor is that on of the Clintons' partners in crime was removed as Governor. Anyone who votes for Hiillary has rocks in their head.

Thats what we as Americans should worry about..He will advise her..We do not need to relive the past with the Clinton's in the White House. This County needs to look to the future not the past and the Clinton's are the past...

Hill....You have to climb the hill. You cannot get Democratic nomination so how can you be in White House. You do not deserve to be there. American people cannot be fooled by your rhetorics. Go away with your Bill....

So,
If she was to have her husband as her VP( that would get her elected) , and she died in office, could Bill fill the empty seat? Constitutional crisis?

Bill Clinton closed military bases and cut our military while Osama Bin Laden was designing 9/11/2001. Hillary is even MORE anti-military than Bill. Why on earth would you Clintonites even CONSIDER putting them in the White House at this time? Scary!

Barak Hussein Obama wants to be the Sultan of America.

Thanks to a bunch of nincompoops who get taken by BS themes like "Hope, Change and my audacity to package them for moronns like you"

....it may just happen.

Hillary also said that she was given classified information,WITHOUT A SECURITY CLEARANCE!! My question is – who gave it to her? I can guarantee it was not a military person. Looks like we need another investigation into either the honesty of Hillary, or the person that gave her the information ILLEGALLY.

"Take a look at Bill Clinton, he is a true leader"

*********************

This has got to be the most ridiculous, baseless. comment I've ever seen on this site. No man who puts his finger in the air to sense the political winds, and who is an incessant poll reader, can be deemed a "leader"...much less "TRUE LEADER"...whatever that means. Clinton's legacy as seen a generation down the road will likely be one of scandal....and more importantly one of MEDIOCRITY. Ask yourself what did the man to do that took courage, and conviction in the face of overwhelming odds? What did he do that changed America forever? The answer is an apparent.....NOTHING! Hillary, being the "brains" behind Clinton in his Administration will offer us nothing different, but he same poll reading "leadership"....with a heavy dose of partisanship and further division. We' d be better off with an Obama or Edwards Democrat ticket. Enough of the Bushes and Clintons already.

I will never vote for her. She seem to me so unprepared and just a cosmetic show that is not worth my vote. She has done nothing as a Senator for NY in the last four years. She voted for the war in Irak, and now she blames the Republicans. She does not have any ideas of her own, and will be a terrible leader to follow. No to the Clintons. OK with Obama.

When Bill Clinton was president the world generally respected our country. If you have traveled abroad recently, you may know what most of the world thinks of our current president. I think Bill Clinton could be an incredible asset and sounding board to Hillary Clinton as president, and help repair much of the damage done during the current administration. I don't understand why people dislike her so much. She seems like a genuine, compassionate and incredibly intelligent woman who is definitely ready to be the leader of this country. I am a registered independent voter and a male in my 40s. I haven't sent any money to any political campaign – money spent on this campaign is shameful. It just seems to me Hillary Clinton is the most experienced candidate and is the logical choice and having a former two-term president as your spouse could only help.

denise in AZ "• Abuse of the powers of the office of the President"

Have you been under a rock for the past 7 years? Bush thinks he's "The Decider"!
He has made a mockery of the checks and balances system our founding fathers put in place to PREVENT any branch of the government from becoming too powerful.

Bush disregards the fact that the president WORKS for the American people! He is supposed to LISTEN to US, not the other way around. What a joke.

Take back this country, OUR country, and do not give in to the fear-mongering and terror tactics of the right, who are chipping away at the foundations of our democracy.

I don't think Bill will run the show, but I do think he would be sure to give his input to Hillary. Whether Hillary takes Bill's input or not is irrelevant because it will be and should be the President, not the President's spouse, who makes the ultimate decisions in running the country.

"Hillary is a farce. Bill was elected promising universal health care. The Congress was democratic. Eighty percent of the public was behind it. The economy could easily support it. Yet her program was 1000% failure. She had another 6 years to try to revive it. Let's hear the excuse for 8 years of failure on her supposed pet program – when her husband was the president no less. Now there's an election, she's promising you healthcare again just like Bill did – with an unworkable mandatory plan. The theory is that if you can fool them once, you can always fool them. As Geffen says, "the Clintons lie with such ease, it's troubling". and the NY Times' William Safire called her a "congenital liar". Hillary flunked healthcare. She flunked Iraq. She flunked Iran. She even flunked the Washington bar exam twice, and is a serial failure as a housewife. That's her record – her so-called experience. Vote Obama."

I'm starting to think that the "Hillary lovers" are an even dumber bunch than the fools who voted for George Bush for a 2nd term (!) in 2004.

The nineties were in deed good times relative to what we're dealing with now, but how was any of that Clinton's doing? There was a economic boom spurred by tech-driven globalization and the creation of internet industries -> none of which had anything to do with Bill Clinton.

Clinton's major feat was being at the right place at the right time, and being lucky enough to ignore the resposibilites of his job (and instead focus on other pleasures) so that the economy could do its own thing... as well as being lucky enough to be viewed in favorable comparison with the man (GW) who followed -> the worst president in our history.

Clinton snoozed on the job while credible security threats to this country grew stronger, worried about his legacy 24/7, and was so desparate to avoid any real convictions that he would sponsor any ludicrous idea (ex. "don't ask, don't tell"- the 2nd grader's army policy), rather than risk any serious political clout to do the right thing... ever.

And she's about 100 times worse. She lacks his people skills and charisma, and is BY FAR the LEAST QUALIFIED candidate in either party to be the president of this country on "day one." She's a corrupt corporate lawyer, a career opportunist, a carpet-bag senator, and the second most polarizing politician (2nd only to the current moron in the oval office) in our country.

She is gauranteed to lose in November if she wins the nomination. Think about it: in every early-voting state that has seen more of this campaign, her poll numbers continue to drop. The more people see of her, the less they like her.

"Experience to deliver Change"?

More like: "The lack of experience gauranteed to deliver the the same pathetic results."

Wake-up Democrats. Please don't weaken this party any more and therefore enable another George Bush. Bill's cruise was a self-promoting ego ride, but Hillary will absolutely sink the ship.

Obama in '08, but I'll settle for anyone but Hillary.

Fred Thompson will appeal to all Americans with families. Just watch this video of a speech he made for Iowa voters and see why I am for Fred Thompson ! http://fredfile.fred08.com/blog/2007/video-freds-message-to-iowa-voters/

I see the angle that the right wing took on my comment, most entertaining.

In response: No, Bush is just really hated for the most part. You can't take a 23% approval rating and say that people either love him or hate him...77% is an overwhelming majority. Take a look at Bill Clinton, he is a true leader, and wouldn't you know it...people are STILL talking about him and they STILL either really love him or really hate him, and yes it is a more even percentage. George W. Bush is already on his way to being forgotten about. The only positive thing that they will say about him in History classes is that, like the Adams', both he and his father were president. Can't you see that being the extra credit question on a history test in 2107? There is really no comparison of either of the Clinton's & this president. Hillary will more than likely make the most historical triumphs since FDR. She will implement the "Count Every Vote Act", she will implement Universal Health Care, and she will bring financial responsibility back to Washington. I am ready, and if you think about it, you should be ready too.

Middle class Republicans have MUCH MORE in common with middle class Democrats than they do with upper class Republicans. We need a president for the middle class...not for a particular party.

You Clinton supporters are very shallow thikers. It is like they say about another love-"the triumph of hope over experience".

"I can't wait to see Hillary as our next president. I can't wait to see what great things she will accomplish for this country."

Oh, and you sound like a Bush supporter from back in 2000. If Hillary somehow wins, wait 'till 2012 or 2016. Then you'll be more like a Bush supporter from 2007. Lol.

"I will vote for her to see if she would keep her words! LOL"

You already know she won't.

"I love Obama.
I respect Biden.
I could force myself to get behind an Edwards (but would be pinching my nose).
NOT HILLARY!!!!"

Pretty well said, and I'm pretty sure most of the intelligent voters are thinking that way too. Although I love Biden too. Lol. Give Biden more love folks. You know there's no doubt that Biden would be the winner in the General Elections. If it starts looking like he can win the primaries, then it will be a really tough choice between Biden and Obama. Our best ticket BY FAR, and do NOT disagree with me, because you will be wrong, would be Biden / Obama.

I'd like to see that. If not that, then Obama / Biden or Obama / Edwards.

Go Obama and Biden go!!!

The Clintons are not what america needs. wake up folks

Bill and hill the most lying persons ever should go away

Mike Frazier, am glad to see you're supporting Clinton because of your fear of terrorism. I find people like you pathetic, and i feel sorry for all of you. So you're all living in fear nowadays. Is this what being American has been reduced to? Living in fear?

In a world which places so much emphasis on the dangers of radicals, evil doers and haters of freedom, we are in danger of overlooking as to what is needed in our country. The younger generation today seeks individuals that inspire them and brings them hope. But, these are the very words that one man spoke back in the year 2000, and we elected him. How irony it is that we rather listen to these false promises and use this to elect a leader. It is not hope and change that is required by us, but, power, respect and strength that is missing in our motherland. There is nothing that the human heart craves more deeply that the comfort of their land being safe from evildoers, but, yet we manage to let a new fresh fancy talk seduce us to vote wrong on this important election. These are the briars and the stubble, which threaten to infest our country, the "promising tongue" and not the "wisdom" that our Creator has given us. Hillary Clinton has that wisdom and with that wisdom she will be able to bring us forth out of these blunderous briars, and put us back to the respect and love that we terribly need to continue. We can then continue to invite all countries to have these freedoms that we take for granted at times. May our Lord give the people the wisdom to know what is right and what is wrong on this important decision that will decide our fate.

Turning the page to what, -the fantasy of CHANGE. Obama is an upstart, he has not paid is dues.

The ignorance displayed in the vast majority of the posts in this thread is appalling. Bill Clinton, for those of you who've been hiding under a rock for the past eight years, has been deeply engaged in international philanthropic work that is benefitting women, children and the poverty stricken throughout the U.S. and the world. He will continue this work and serve as an ambassador to Hillary Clinton's administration just as Hillary was an ambassador for his administration. As for him hatching plots to overthrow Hillary, anyone who has ever shared a workplace with a partner or spouse knows there is plenty of "back channel" influence at play. Frankly, voting for Hillary is like getting a two-fer, and it'll probably take that much brain power to get this country back from the brink to which the corrupt, immorall Cheney–oops, Bush–administration has pushed it.

And to all they mysoginists (look it up) here who are trying to blame the victim by calling Hillary "untrustworthy" because she hung in with her husband through his acts of infidelity, that is some contorted world view you have there. You're the same people who would have flamed her for breaking her sacred marriage vows had she divorced him. Hypocrites all.

Go Hillary!

To all you Clinton haters out there, you really need to look up all those so called crimes. Try snopes.com These crimes were made up by rove and the republicans because they only want complete government control. They want to rich beyond reason and send out poor and middle class sons and daughters to fight in wars that are meaningless to anyone except those who own halliburton, exxon oil, those companies that guns, ammo, weapons of mass destructions.
The Clintons truly care about the poor and the middle class and you guys are to stupid to figure that out. You get all your news from Fox news. Their partners in crime. Lets impeach bush/cheney before its too late for this country. GO HILLARY 08'

Mike in Kentucky,
You are right on. The post so far that makes sense. I would have no objection to another Clinton in the White Housel. If Bill could run I would vote for him again. I know a good President when I see one. He did a great job. His personal life was none of anyone elses business.
I Don't understand the Hillary haters.

Norma, what you and the other Hillary supporters fail to realize is that the worst thing that could happen to the USA now is for us to continue to be a divided country with a very domestically despised leader (Pakistan anybody?). Just as with Bush, we can no longer afford to have a leader who the majority of Americans deeply loath. This is Hillary, as admitted above, she's either loved or hated, with no in-between (came from a Dem's comment). I guarantee you she's hated by more people than loved!!! We need a Uniter because the President – no matter who it is or what they know – will not be able to restore our country to its Pre-Clinton/Bush43 unity. The People of The USA will have to restore our country and this is only possible if we have a President who has earned our respect and is not so divisive. btw, get your facts straight people, Hillary's NOT a good leader, she's never lead anything, she's just bullied her way through to the front of the line, copying those she follows (Bill) & fires anyone who disagrees with her to make her look as though she's a leader. She will NEVER be able to reach across party lines. NEVER! If only the Clinton records weren't swept away and sealed until 2012, you all could find out what she's REALLY done . This is another of their scams on the Amnerican people!!!!! Hillary and Bill have had their 8 years. It is time for ABC!

The Clinton's are masters at saying exactly what they know people want to hear, but have no regard for truth. The individuals that depict Bill and Hillary's past performance in the White House as something this country should return to must have a very short memory. Bill's "little lies" was not only to his wife, but he willingly and unabashedly lied to the entire country, and under oath no less. The fact that Hillary stood by him and forgave him was admirable but that does not qualify her for being the leader of our entire nation! She evades direct questions, lies and deceives people, just like her husband. No wonder they get along so well.

Hillary 's making it up as she goes along. No President has ever relied on a husband. How PC and inclusive of her to rerwrite history for us. -USAPatriot

I'm not worried about Hillary Clinton's chances of winning despite all her name dropping of 'Bill will do this' and 'Bill will do that'. Look, with a name like Clinton, and the track record of Bill as President, she was supposed to be way ahead of the Democratic pack by now, but the fact that a junior senator from Chicago could be making her nervous is proof that the people – not so much Obama – really are not into her. It's just a matter of time before she makes some more news with her vindictive mindset. The woman is a pathetic power hungry demon. Don't like her! Don't trust her!

It will be of great blessing to our country if the Clintons take over the White House again. I can't wait for them to clean up themess of the bush years, the owrsts in our history.

Hillary 2008! Hillary 2008!

There will be no other President in history comparable to her. By the end of the first term, everyone is going to love this woman, you'll see.

Great.....I feel better now that I know Bill's wife will be doing the heavy lifting....after all, she picked out the china for the Whitehouse and has all kinds of other Whitehouse experiences.

I LEFT OFF THE QUESTION MARK.....SORRY.

I am a legal alien here – eligible for citizenship next summer. I am sorry to say that my application will not likely be through in time for me to exercise the right to vote that will come with that citizenship. I do however keep a fairly close eye on the political landscape here and having read many of these comments today I have to say this has provided me with the best entertainment I have had in a long time.

First I would suggest that you take a careful look at the candidate willing to improve the education system in this country since so many of you clearly cannot spell simple words, it (the education system) must be more lacking than many think!

Sarcasm aside, I cannot agree more with Norma! You all need to stop this very basic reaction to 'personality' and look for and give your vote to the person with the vision, commitment and the team to make real changes for YOU the American people.

When Bush was elected for his first term – the UK, Ireland, and much of Europe was simply stunned that this nation could vote such a bumbling fool to be President of this great country. When he was voted in again in 2004, I was here, and since the US News organizations don't care to share any news of substance from other parts of the world I can't give you a first hand account of the reaction – but I would wager it wasn't positive.

For what it's worth, I fear the Republican machine in this country. My 'politics' tend to be conservative, however I could not in good conscience vote for any republican candidate. Many of you talk about lies and cover-ups in reference to the Clinton administration. Republicans are most definitely not innocent of lies and subterfuge themselves.

But Hilary, first you have to get elected!!!

Ryan, Albion Illinois & L. Ozga
How did you do your meta survey of history? Or is it something you want to be true.

She did what for her husband, when he was President? Did she just endorse reading literacy, which is important. NO she headed up the President's health care initiative ... which she screwed up. She did not bring all the players to the table. Her mistake was like Wilson's failure to invite a prominent GOP Senator to go to Geneva for the negotiations for the League of Nations. Poor leadership on a grand scale. Now look at her co-sponsoring of the bill to enable Bush to invade Iraq. She did not learn from that debacle and signed on to the resolution about Iran. Now she has been lecturing Senator Obama about his lack of foreign policy experience and her husband has been raising questions about him being untried. Well, if I have to choose based on someone who has shown she CAN NOT learn from her mistakes and sometime who shows a propensity to learn from mistakes, but no experience in this area – I'LL VOTE OBAMA. It is a no brainer!

Now L Ozga you say she is the only hope. Where was she when Dodd (author of the family leave act and its up and coming sequel) flew back to filibuster a very important bill to exempt the Bells from law suits for their participation in illegal activity. Did she sign on? The best female Democrat is the Speaker. She is my preference, but regretfully she is not running. She beats Hillary on working with the opposition and she voted against the war act and against the Iran resolution. Hillary is so yesterday!!

Wow! Hillary has used Bill Clinton's name to get elected to the senate and now run for the White House. Now she is saying Bill won't be involved in the national security briefings. With that comment Hillary will lose some supporters, because many Hillary supporters want Bill Clinton's intervention in the White House whether she likes it or not.

OBAMA in '08!

Mario- we are looking for a president NOT a spouse or a date. Please use some common sense. It is pathetic to hear from people these types of comments. If this was one of the hiring criteria than more than half of the men would be without jobs. Be realistic.

IF BILL IS GOING TO BE IN THE WHITE HOUSE HAS HILLARY TAKEN ANY STEPS TO KEEP HIM AWAY FROM THE INTERNS.

Take note all. Even Hillary Clinton says first spouses should not and do not have executive experience just by being married to a pres. That answers how much executive experience she has zero.

Les,

I have been a Democrat my whole life and would NEVER, AND I MEAN EVER consider voting for Hillary. Don't you dare throw out the gender card at I or other fellow Democrats just because we refuse to support Clinton.

If anything, it is YOU that is not a Democrat for supporting Hillary. She is a member of the DLC (which is basically the Democratic wing of the Republican Party).

She is for aggression over diplomacy, corporations over individuals, and taking money from lobbyists over we the people. She also thinks that an individual making $100k a year is middle class. If you don't see that these are all Republican principles, than it is you, sir, that are the disgrace of the Democratic Party.

I also don't care if she is "hard working". Bush always said everything took hard work and look what we got. It really isn't that hard if you are a good leader who can inspire change.

Obama/Edwards or Edwards/Obama '08

So now that the Clintons are saying that Bill will not sit in on white house briefings, yeah right. Clinton is in the past and Obama is the future, its time the to turn the page.

Pillow talk does not require security clearance. 8 years is enough. Turn the page.

Denise in AZ: • Hillary's long-suffering marriage to Bill, enabling a lifetime of sexual trysts and trying to contain the Bimbo eruptions, gives me a President without the backbone to stand up to a man. Hillary claims to be tough enough to play with the boys when, in fact, she is unable to leave a cheating husband. How will she stand up to other male leaders who see this in "Mrs." Clinton and walk all over her?

Well frankly, the fact is that Bill and Hillary's marital problems or otherwise really isn't any of your business. What I find really ironic is the Republicans (read Religious Right) are so fascinated with why Hillary didn't leave Bill. What's even more ironic is that the same people critizice her for staying with him. What's even more ironic than that is that these are the same people that espouse "traditional family values and throw Bible verses around like water".

So which is it? Are they the party of "family values" and "death do us part", or are they the party of "leave your husband at the first mention of cheating"...they can't have it both ways.

The President's martial issues didn't affect his leading the country, and as far as i'm concerned, any individual, politican or not, should be left to deal with his/her relationship problems or otherwise with their significant other. Not with you, or anyone else for that matter.

I can't wait to see Hillary as our next president. I can't wait to see what great things she will accomplish for this country.

Now if she only keeps the China Agents, whom donate large amounts of money to her campaign, out of the NSC meetings.

This woman continues to put the cart before the horse. Please go home, we are tired of your doughy face.

btw, someone please tell me what CONCRETE experience Hillary has under her belt.

Bills passed
Bills sponsored
Organizations led – the largest organization she's ever led is her senate staff
Obama has won more elections in his career
Actual substantive diplomatic meetings (not tea in a parlor of a foreign palace)

She's hollow and weak and is probably the most INEXPERIENCED! Does Michelle Obama qualify to be Senator? She's been married to one for a few years

can't use obscene words

Huh. One of reasons I liked the idea of Hillary in office was because I thought she and Bill would be a strong policy force. I don't want Bill baking cookies. I want him to finish what he started before the Republicans turned his sexual deviance into a power grab masked as morality.

"Instead of focusing purely on personality we should focus on the person who will be able to address leaders from around the world and build a strong, United America that makes our Military even more proud to protect."

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Oh boy....first, the nation was very divided under Clinton. He never got over 50% of the vote, either time he ran. The Military ABSOLUTELY DESPISED the man. He was not a leader....he was a poll reader...that means he follows public opinion. So he was neither strong, nor a good leader. As far a respect....9/11 proved al Qaeda was emboldened by the perception of weakness on the part of the U.S. Did not al Qaeda indicate they were completely shocked at the strong U.S. response to 9/11? Afterall, how many times were U.S. interests attacked throughout the world under Clinton...to be followed by weakness.

isn't this BILL a convicted sex offender and guilty of purjury also . . he should have to report in to every state he enters as SEX OFFENDER . .
HOW MANY DRESSES DID HE STAIN THIS MONTH ?

as a red white and blue neocon republican who goes to church regularly, has his own business employing people like you and your neighbors, pays taxes, gives to charity, and prefers to own a gun (and according to Billary, I am apparently all that's wrong with this country)...

Let me say this – I think that Hillary is the only thing that can save my party. I pray that she gets nominated. I'll mortgage my house, sell my business, and campaign door to door against her. I'll purchase my own advertising space in the local paper. I'll put signs in my yard. I'll pass out flyers at the local wal mart.

I'm ready to be motivated like you've never seen. And there are millions more just like me. go ahead nominate her. I need a new hobby... and maybe it's time I got fired up about politics again?!?!

ABC in 08 (anyone but Clinton)

Somewhere else on the ticker Hillary states that she was involved in many critical decisions, had access to classified information, etc. – all contributing to the experience she claims to have.

But here she says Bill – who was president for 8 years – would be delegated to the traditional role of a president's spouse.

I don't get it.

Most of you are coming with all sort of speculations about who said or did what, and based on them predict the future...Its silly.

I believe we all understand that there are some protocols to follow re the National Security Council meetings. I have no doubt that any President and spouse are likely to discuss some national issues. Seeing now Hillary who is an intelligent woman, I am sure she had a direct or indirect involvement during Bill's presidency. And I am not bothered if he will be involved in White House in the future. They are both smart and America needs smart and serious people.

Hillary '08!!

Many folks wax nostaligic for the Bill Clinton era, mostly because it was a simpler and more innocent pre-9/11 time.

So they support Hillary, thinking that this will mean 4 more years of Bill Clinton in the whitehouse.

Hillary has made it clear, with this comment and elsewhere, however, that her Presidency will be a Hillary Clinton Presidency.

Bill ran on the platform of "Co-Presidents" – "vote for me and get Hillary, free!".

But Hillary is having nothing of such talk this time around. Bill will not be a co-president or anything else.

And that just leaves a President Hillary. Ouch.

Hillary has everything it takes! She's bright, experienced, tough, straight-talking, understands how to get things done in D.C., is respected around the world, cares about the welfare of ordinary Americans & their families, works tirelessly to improve their lives, has real common-sense, and can get the job done! This attractive woman is poised, calm, and thoughtful in word and action. Our country desperately needs a leader with all these qualities.

I can hardly wait for election day. GO HILLARY!!

I am constantly amazed by the number of people posting who believe they know what it takes to lead this country–but can't spell their way out of a paper bag. Yes, spelling, vocabulary, and writing ability matter in world leadership.

Go back to school.

But maybe not in this country, because God knows few are learning anything.

Sue in Michigan,,

You've written the most intelligent thing I've read lately! However it lost value when you wrote so warmly about the Clintons.

Looks like people are faking who they are to pull someone down or push someone up... Just enjoy the holidays! Happy New Year to all!!!

Not really , North Carolina Tyler. Hillary wants us to believe we're victims of one thing or another and that we can't take care of ourselves (therefore we need a bigger government). Read her campaign speeches. I don't know about others, but I don't feel like a victim. But remember when Bill and Hill said the others were picking on her? That's part of their approach. Because Hillary only wins if she's a victim.

I think it was said by Hillary the best, she was bill's "advisor" while he was president.
How many have said the 'experience' she proclaims to have, is from her time living in the Whitehouse while Bill was president?
And now, Hillary said it herself.
Just as Bill will be her 'advisor' should she be elected.
Just another way for bill to run the country again, as hillary said today , he WILL be
her 'advisor'

As far as I know the only role a spouse of a president took was to wear a dress and to spend taxpayers money on trips all over the world, and to accomplish nothing like Hillary Clinton and her Health Care Reform. Let's all remember we have a congress and a senate that has to pass bills and a president that can pass her husbands inatatives, which will be a huge mistatke if the Clintons take over the White House.

If her lips were moving while she said this she is lying.

Simple truth.

I dont understand why people can not just state the truth that this Country is in a real crisis. Yes National security is extremely inportant but so is lifting up Americans to the point where their daily lives are not a struggle. In the past 7 years the American people have entered into a real social crisis. People can not afford their homes even with a good paying job. People who are really trying to improve their lot in life by working full time cant afford day care and their utilities. Gas prices are out of control, the stock market is a mess. People around the world still look down on us. For the strongest most powerful Country in he world we really have many things that we need to accomplish to make ourselfs a Country to be proud of again. I have traveled extensively and the difference between how Americans are viewed now versus 10 years ago is dramatic. The reality is we need a powerful spokesperson who can create a United force by building from within. The Clintons have always worked to Unite and bring postitive change even if you did not agree with their methods. We need postive change and if that means that Our President's confidant and sounding board happens to be a 2 term ex-President who brought about positive and prosperous times so be it. It is better than the negative way in which our Country has been run since Mr. Bush. Instead of focusing purely on personality we should focus on the person who will be able to address leaders from around the world and build a strong, United America that makes our Military even more proud to protect.

So after 8 years of being SCARED into support (if you dont vote Bush, the terrorists will get us!!!) now Clinton is trying the same thing.... vote for my wife, she is the only one that can protect us!!!

Wow.... Clinton trying some Bush strategies. The WORST of both campaigns in one.

I for one do not want Bill Clinton anywhere near the White House again (or Bush). He had an impeachment trial the last time, what will their lies (they are both the same, after all they keep going on the 2-for-1 angle) get us this time?

Do not vote for Hitlery! this country will go to hell if you do, use common sense, what qualifications does she have to be this nation's President? NONE AT ALL!!! She is married to a womaizer, who did nothing but lie " I did not have have a sex with that woman!" sound familiar, he was voted to be impeached, this is the kind of leader we want to have again! She will be just as bad if not worse. She plays the "victim" card, she plays the "sexist" card, she screams one day, cry's the next...give me a break! She is dramatic, a coward and will fall apart like she has when pressure is put on her. She doesn't like the peopel running the debates, if she has had a "bad night" on one of the debates, she will have a terrible 4 years as a president. No, be couragous and vote for anyone but this person named Hitlery!

I've voted in every election since 1972 and am very eager to get Bush out of the White House.
I have usually voted Democrat and I know that no matter what happens, I could never vote for any of these Republicans.
I supported and voted for Bill Clinton twice, and one of the reasons I first voted for him was Hillary.
But Hillary has not been impressing me in the last few months, but I still am not 100% certain who I will vote for but I am leaning towards Biden or Obama.
In a practical sense, what bothers me about Hillary is how polarizing she is. People either love her or hate her. Many of these people, these usually democratic voters, who hate her say they will either not vote or even vote republican if she is the nominee.
Years ago when I first heard people talking about her running for president, I thought it was just part of Republicans' dirty tricks, since they knew how polarizing she was. I am really afraid that unless things drastically change (either with Hillary or with us, I really don't know) if she is the nominee, we will have 4 more years of Republicans and Iraq.

Our democracy has weakened under the Bush administration to a frightening level–Bush's fear tactics worked.

Hillary is the only viable candidate who has the experience of world leadership and values democratic principles for all–regardless of sexual preference, gender,
religious (or not) affiliations, spirituality, color. She spent all of her life in preparing for and in public service.

She has witnessed the chaos in our world. I trust her to bring peace back to our homeland and keep working toward peaceful solutions–especially in countries that do not pose a nuclear threat (Pres. Bush had Colin
Powell lie about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq! Why?? Ask yourself why?) What about Osama bin Laden .

Please believe in hope and do not cave into fear tactics. Stand strong and vote for Hillary regardless of the fact that she is a woman.

I used to be a "Hillary hater," but I've done a 180.

I don't agree with all of her positions, but I believe the international situation is so dire that we must have a leader with passion, intelligence and vision. The more I listen to Hillary, the more impressed I become. It's a shame she has felt the need to ride the fence in her public statements for so long; but that's probably what it takes to get elected in this benighted land, and getting elected is essential if you want to have any influence at all.

Most of the bozos running for President are empty vessels. Listen to Hillary's comments on the Bhutto assassination, and then listen to the comments on some of the others. The contrast will take your breath away, and you'll find yourself looking at the woman with new eyes.

Obama is running on a single theme: "I am change." Well, so what? Change for the sake of change is not merely silly; it's irresponsible. And just how does he think he can change Washington, all by his lonesome? The real power for the kind of change Obama claims he can bring lies in the Congress, not the White House. A great leader can inspire, but if Washington is going to change it will have to occur in the Congress.

Hillary is not perfect. But we aren't electing a god - or goddess - we are electing a President. Hillary is far and away the best candidate of those running. Maybe there's a better leader out there, but at this point we're pretty well stuck with the list we've got.

Swallow your pride, people. Vote Hillary now, and in November.

Who makes the most noise whining about HRC being POTUS?

Bush apologists. The very same morons that voted for Bush twice. Let's make them suffer because they deserve it.

I'll vote for HRC if she gets the nom, mainly just to make the hicks cry.

This is great... it would be one less member of the Clinton dynasty involved in NSC briefings; I'd sure like to see two less Clintons involved in American government.

Prince, you took the words out of my mouth! Way to contradict your experience Hillary!! I'm surpirsed more people aren't jumping on this. She claims to have gotten her experience as a frist lady, but then says Bill would be a typical Presidents Spouse. Hmm, kinda like you were? The more I hear the more I don't trust this lady.

Posted by Tommy, Chicago IL December 29, 2007 8:24 pm ET
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Tommy, just goes to show you the Clintons are NOT any smarter than their supporters.

Hillary Clinton has yet to define a substantive role for her husband if THEY are elected. That's the point. The reality is that Bill has not figured out what Hillary will do in his third term.

If the Clinton (pl.) campaign believes that the electorate is gullible enough to believe that she can rein her husband in when he is back in the White House, then shame on us.

I don't hate the Clinton's but this campaign is just not honest with the electorate - and it shows.

While he may not be allowed in NSC meetings, Hillary and many other presidential spouses have had a series of political roles while their spouse was serving in the white house. I am certain that if Hillary was elected it would put Bill Clinton back in the forefront of diplomatic relations, if nothing else. There is little that defines the 'traditional role' of the first lady, or first man whatever the case may be.

We need 2 presidents just to undo the MESS Mr. Bush created around the world and at home. I would welcome Bill aboard as an adviser. He is loved around the world. Besides Bush even needed him as an ambassador when the Tsunami hit.

Lying about sex and personal matters doesn't even compare with lying about going to war and sending many to their deaths...us soldiers and Iraq citizens. All those Evangelicals are out there preaching Christian values...Jesus said let those without sin cast the first stone.... are they all free from sin? I am an Evangelical and I believe in forgiveness. I forgive Bill his transgressions, but I also know it is Hillary running for President not Bill. You bet, I will take a rocky marriage over one who changes 2 and 3 times. What does that say about a president? When the going gets rough you leave for something that appears to be more enticing? or easier? or you get the point. What a role model that is for Christian values, right?

I am a boomer and I am ashamed of my generation, the liberal wake ups of the 60's. You have gone conservative since you joined your parents world. Probably no better or worse than them...so, get a grip wake up, smell the coffee and get back at it. Now we really have the time to change the world...don't screw up, get out there and do your liberal part help, volunteer, give of yourself....that's what Jesus would do. He was a liberal too.

Personally I am not sure which person i am voting for, but I would like to know is why do Republicans want less government in our lives, but think they have the right to force women to have children, what pills she can take, and who can or can't adopt a child.

At least with the Democrats, they are leaving personal choices up to individuals. Seems like they are the ones wanting less government here.

As for Hillary, why are men so threatened by her?

Mike in Kentucky – how foolish you are to think that all was so good when Clinton was in office. Don't be so naive to think that all was well in the world and the economy was good and thats why Hillary is a fine leader.
BILL CLINTON buried his head in the sand with terrorism, cut the nations defenses and intelligence capabilities. HE IS THE REASON FOR 9/11! After 9/11 we had the stock market and economy crumble! It was part of the terrorists plan. The destabilization of the dollar and country's infrastructure.
They wanted us in a war only to see us run out as we did in Mogadishu under Clinton again!

Bill Clinton wanted a legacy so Hillary could be elected in the future., So he destroyed our defense capabilities by taking money and throwing it into the economy so people would remember him as bringing prosperity. What he didn't ever count on was the determination of the radical element of Islam. Hillary still has no clue and is relying on her "35 years of experience" which is of a first lady and her 2 for 1 deal which only applies when she thinks that is what voters want to hear, but Bill cant sit in on NSA briefings (today anyway)

Wake up America, Clintons only want power. We are in the most crucial time of the country's history with the exception of it's birth. We can not afford to blow it with a woman who obviously swings with the polls to get votes. We need a leader who can unite US and make tough decisions for the survival of our way of life, We need someone who can see the writing on the wall and protect our Country, Constitution and our people. Hillary is NOT that person.

I will vote for almost 1/4 of the people on the primaries now, since they bring enough leadership to the table and charisma to unite us, Enough integrity to learn and do what is necessary to protect us and our way of life, in short I will vote for

ANYONE BUT HILLARY '08

Go Hillary and Bill! I'm supporting you guys all the way!

While I would like to see someone new in the White House – someone who would be more of a change agent, Hilary will get my full support in a general election. Whether you like her or not, the fact is she would be a much better leader than any of the crop of republican candidates. She's much smarter than any of them, and is much more likely to look after the best interests of ALL Americans, not just the interests of the rich, or the religious or any other segment.

Frankly, those women posting all the negative things about Hillary are just plain nuts. Here's a woman who could be president! Isn't it about time? Having a female president would be worth it just to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to equality to those world leaders whose cultures are anti-woman (e.g. Saudi Arabia)

And Makeba – I suggest you vote with your head and not your heart. The country voted with its "heart" the last election and look what it got us!

Has Bill ever been able to keep his hands off of anything? He would be running the NSC meetings ( when he wasn't flying around the world boinking every 20 year old he could get his hands on) His ego would never let him take a back seat to Hill. Remember, in his mind he was the greatest politician ever. Probably wouldnt be a bad idea to let him sit in- at least there would be some experience in the room.

Dang right he won't sit in because she is unelectable! Delusions of total power to this power crazed pair are just that ; delusions! Democrats where are your true leaders worthy of America and Americans?

When voters pull the curtain I don't think they will vote for Hillary or Oboma. They will vote for John Edwarads. He is not part of the problem, you can't hold he voted for this or that against him. He was not there to vote. If the NAACP message of "vote them out" gets good press John Edwards will win. He is for change, real change. The democrats let every one down, they did not take the mandate given to them. They are wooze no one not one of them stood up to Bush and the Replicas they did not fight/vote to end the war. They did not bring up impeachement of Bush. Too scared too lose, thinking of them selves rather than the people who voted them in! None of them love the USA more than they love their jobs. If they cared about the USA and the people they would start impeachment against Bush! They would do waht ever it takes to end the war! They would do what ever it takes for health care for all of us. That's it. John Edwards is our only hope. Would love to support Hillary, Not supporting for her goes agains everything I belive "always take the womans side" but the country needs someone who will put the needs of the people before their needs.

Thanks it Linda Blume

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American Abroad December 30, 2007 6:51 am ET

Bush Sr., 4 years + Bill Clinton, 8 years, + Bush Jr., 8 years, + Hillary Clinton, up to 8 years … Do we really want the presidency to be held between two families for up to 28 years?

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You're right ! It's only fair that an inexperienced crackhead of Muslim ancestry gets a chance to run the most powerful nation on this planet.

Now where can we find such a person.....

I continue to be amazed at how gullible and naive Hillary's supporters tend to be. First she says that her experience in the White House makes her the most qualified candidate. Now she says that if elected, Bill will take on the traditional roles of White House spouses and not have access to key decisions. So she's really saying that she doesn't have the experience either.

When are people going to really look at character?

8 years of slick willie was enough. we don't need another clinton..EVER

Go get em Hillary!!!!!!

One of the first bloggers here suggested that because Hillary illicites strong feelings she would make an excellent leader – I would offer another opinion – those who support her are willing to turn a blind eye to her multitude of positions on the same subject (illegal immigration; Iraq War, etc) – and those who don't like "thats just the way politicians are" – dislike her – the sad thing is....I know Democrats who will not vote for her....(in fact I don't know of anyone with any party affiliation who will vote for her....and I live in CT) – as a "leader" – you need to "lead" the country – not pander to the 30% of the population who buy into her mixed message

"American Abroad" writes: "Bush Sr., 4 years + Bill Clinton, 8 years, + Bush Jr., 8 years, + Hillary Clinton, up to 8 years … Do we really want the presidency to be held between two families for up to 28 years?"

No, we sure don't. We should never had Bush Jr for 8 years. But what's done is done, and we sure do need Hillary to get things back on track, like they were when Bill was in. GO, HILLARY!!!

hey yes we want 16 years CLiNTON POSiTiVE

NO we don't want 12 years bush sr. bush jr. NEGATiVE
EDWARDS OR CLINTON 08

Two thoughts come to mind, but BOTH can't be true:

(1) She confirmed she has no REAL Presidential experience from the Clinton Administration since she said herself: "I think he would play the role that spouses have always played for presidents," she said in the interview, according to ABCNews.com. "He will not have a formal, official role, but just as presidents rely on wives, husbands, fathers, friends of long years..."

or

(2) Unlike what she promises if elected, SHE SAT IN ON NSC MEETINGS. If she did not, Bubba shared secret information with someone without clearance.....clearly a violation of the law.

If the former is true, just where did she get her experience she keeps talking about. Must be a case "If you keep saying it, the stupid electorate will start to believe it".

If the latter is true makes you wonder what the WH papers reveal that the Clintons won't release.

Regardless of where he is sitting...nothing good will come of this team back in the White House.

We need a radical departure from the status qou of Wasington.

The working poor (which is what most of the lower middle class has become) need to make a stand.

John Edwards is the only candidate with an agenda for creating a new working environment in Washington. An envionment where our politicians are accountable to the interests of all Americans they represent–not just wealthy or the connected.

Starting with President, and every election forward. Let's raise the bar for our elected officials. They MUST represent ALL Americans or they will not remain in Washington.

We can't have Bill all alone by himself in the White House Hillary, We know how that worked out before. You have to keep a eye on Slick at all Times.

Reading the Hillary hate posts and it is plain to me that most of them are Republicans. They hate Bill and Hillary because they have made their mark in history that no Republican has or can come close in their service to their country.. I see the possibility of a Democrat staying in power for a long time. The haters are the ones that kept Bush in for 8 years and it will take this country 8 years to regain what has been lost. If Hillary is elected she will be the first woman president. I would imagine she wants to go down in history as the first woman president who did great things for her country.

hillary just said it herself she has no real experience during her time as first lady she just played the role of supporter to her husband as it should be. what real qualifications does that now leave voters with ?

Bush Sr., 4 years + Bill Clinton, 8 years, + Bush Jr., 8 years, + Hillary Clinton, up to 8 years ... Do we really want the presidency to be held between two families for up to 28 years?

You demwits are pathetic.

You have an ambulance chaser, a greenhorn, and a menopausal woman running and yall think you're gonna win back the White House? A phony, a sissy, and a delusional woman - Get Real. The GOP machine is so well organized and strong that it's gonna run right over yall and flatten ya like little pancakes, why did Bush get elected TWICE because the demwits are pathetic losers. The GOP isn't going to be afraid to get down and dirty – most are good ole Texas boys and oil men who started out from the bottom up. So argue amongst yourselves all ya want, but yall goin down again – BIG TIME

At least the old hag doesn't have hormones running amok and pmsing every month like condi rice, but still a woman's place is at the end of the line behind her husband, and every other red-blooded American male – bros included!! Oprah's a smart woman, she knows the system, that's why she backed a bro rather than a woman like herself. She knows a woman can't win in America, but at least now she can sit and dream about having tried to get a bro elected!! Can't hardly wait for another eight years of the GOP in office. Demwits will still be tryin to figure out what hit them, especially with the sham who lives white but pretends he's black to get votes!! ROFLMAO – See yall again in eight years Losers.

Hillary got experience while Bill was in office the same way a wife of a brain surgeon gets experience in brain surgery every night at the dinner table. Sure they hear about things, they may even grasp certain concepts, all the textbooks were lying around and they may have read them. But for god's sake I would never let the wife of a brain surgeon operate on me because she over heard things and read about them. That would be insane and stupid, just like voting for Hillary would be.

It is not called experience its called exposure and it is hardly the same thing.

Millions of Americans watch baseball but that does not mean we can hit a 90 mph fastball.

Experience comes from doing something over and over and doing it better each time.

What has Hillary done? Anyone? Name one thing? A law? a bill? A good idea? Sitting one commities and following other senators leads is not leadership it's called being a Lemming.

As for Bills Role if for some reason she gets elected? Should be the same as all first ladies. 1. STFU for 4-8 years. 2. Smile pretty for pictures. 3. Either write a Childrens book or redecorate a room in the White House. 4. Find a worthy cause to get behind like illiteracy in youths, drugs abuse, the Red Cross. Something positive but not too intrusive on the government. That's what they do. Sure it is not all they can do, they can probably all do lots of things. But this is what they are suppose to do. Why? Because no one elected them for anything in the first place. They are just passengers in the car going along for the ride.

Hillary, you don't have any difficulty getting the Democratic nomination. You Go Girl!

To "Let the leaders lead" and others.

Oh, I so see your problem with having a former president as a "first husband"... *not*

I guess you would prefer a clueless woman sitting along side a president, making cakes for the other woman of men in power, that can spend their time thinking about what dress to wear at the next function and not having anything to say about what is happening to your country.

How can having a spouse that is knowing and experienced being a bad thing??
Your country is the most powerful one in the world. But still you have more homeless people then any other, people without medical benifits, people who can't afford good education for their kids and so on.

You all that are anti-Clinton keep bringing up stuff that I would think
would be a positive as a negative.
You don't "learn as you go along " when you got the job as the PRESIDENT OF AMERICA!! Don't you understand that?????????????

How can experience be a bad thing? How can the the effort to bring healthcare
to all you americans be something that is frowned upon???
How can a lifetime of trying to make your country a better one for kids, poor,
black and so on be something bad???

I'm curious.. What have you ever done to make your country better?? How many hours have you put in to make it possible for a underpreviliage kid go to school??

Or how much of this has Obama done???

/M

l.a.gomez: Your laundry list of complaints against Republicans is as meaningless as it is myopic. Let's go over these:

Health care for children: Republicans didn't eliminate SCHIP. They opposed a 140% increase in the program's funding. Do you even know what SCHIP is or what it was designed to combat? It was designed to combat the growing number of uninsured children, it was co-sponsored by a Republican Senator, and it hasn't worked. Despite the program there's a growing number of uninsured children, not a decreasing one. This is because, like any other government program, there's people who aren't going to qualify but aren't well off enough for that not to matter.

Cuts in education: Actually, federal education spending has increased over the past six years, not decreased. It also increased over Clinton's years in office. The net effect? Kids couldn't locate Spain on a map by the end of Clinton's years in office and they still can't. More money isn't helping.

Gas prices: When I started driving in 1995 gas cost about $.88 a gallon. By the end of Clinton's years in office it was at around $1.50. That means the price doubled during his tenure in office. Right now gas is around $3.00 a gallon. That means the price has. . . wait for it. . . doubled, the same as it did under Clinton's watch. The price is going to keep going up too because there is growing demand for a commodity with more or less fixed supply. Unless the Democrats plan to wipe China and India off the map, $6 a gallon gasoline is an unaviodable reality of the next presidential administration.

So, Hillary is going to "take care of the middle class and the poor," great! What's she going to do, pay my rent? Knock out my electric? More than likely what she's going to do is institute a bunch of programs that I will never use, take more of my money to do it, and throw a big pile of red tape on top of all the companies I, as a lower-middle class individual, do business with. Can't wait to see how big my electric will be when she institutes carbon caps on local utilities. I feel sorry for the people who use heating oil who will now get to pay $800 a month to be warm in the winter because we need to earn world respect on climate change. I can't wait for legislation dictating what I'm allowed to eat and how far I'm allowed to drive a week so I can go carbon neutral. Yeah, Hillary Clinton is really going to take care of me. That's plenty of reason for this not super-rich guy to vote for the Republicans. Give me a Democrat who doesn't want to tax me into the poor house and micro-manage my life for the latest cause celebre and we can talk about my supporting her.

It is not easy to explain to people why Hillary Clinton is the best among all the candidates to lead this country. When people's mind opens up like a parachute, everything falls to the ground. Hate her all you want – the point is this, America will choose her to be the next President. Even those who doesn't like her is voting for her.

Those who are claiming to be democrats but will not vote for her in general election are not democrats, they're Nader supporters and Clinton haters.

Some people can't stand to see a disciplined, intelligent and hard working woman; they have a name for her in the US Senate "workhorse". Hillary Clinton is workaholic, she takes her responsibilities seriously.

She's getting my vote all the way to the general election.

I a Hillary supporter am not ashamed to say that it was "two for the price of one" in 1992 and 1996 and it will be again "two for the price of one" in 2008 and 2012.

Thank God for a public figure like Bill Clinton we will have a roving ambassador after the dismal diplomatic record of Bush Jr., the worst eight years of foreign policy in US history.

Even after an event like 9/11 Bush Jr. could not even conceive a roving Mid-East envoy! With CLINTONS it will be different.

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

I have just read another article thats raises even more concerns for me of Hillary Clinton's electability.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/29/AR2007122901476.html?hpid=topnews

The article talks about Michael Bloomberg thinking about making a run for the Presidency independently if he is not satisfied with the unity that will be provided for our country from either party. It goes on to talk about the partisan ways of Washington, and how he is looking for a uniter. The decision is being discussed among different leaders from both parties such as Sam Nunn for the Democrats and Chuck Hagel for the Republicans (although I have heard Nunn's name as a potential VP candidate for an Obama ticket come up before).

Something to think about for sure when we decided who to nominate for either party. I don't know if I would call Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee uniters in the sense of partisanship come November.

There is a reason why Obama has more support from the educated than Hillary does – education teaches you to reason and the Clintons defy all reason – the lies just don't work.

WHEN BUBBA WAS IN OFFICE. I COULD PAY MY BILL AND HAVE MONEY LEFT OVER. I COULD TAKE NICE VACATIONS AND PUT MONEY IN MY MUTUAL FUNDS. LIFE WAS GOOD. GAS AND FOOD WERE AFFORDABLE AND I OWNED 2 HOMES.
THOSE OF YOU THAT THINK LIFE IS GOOD NOW ARE IN DENIAL... IF YOU THINK THAT NINCAMPOP THAT SAY "MICHELLE WON'T LET ME RUN" IS A GOOD CHOICE PLEASE NOTE THAT HE MISSED 130 IN THE 2 YEARS HE HAS BEEN IN 'TRAINING'...

I WANT BUBBA AND THE SNOW QUEEN BACK... LIFE WAS GOOD.

Hillary is a farce. Bill was elected promising universal health care. The Congress was democratic. Eighty percent of the public was behind it. The economy could easily support it. Yet her program was 1000% failure. She had another 6 years to try to revive it. Nothing happened. Can anybody actually be that incompetent? Let's hear the excuse for 8 years of failure on her supposed pet program – when her husband was the president no less. Now there's an election, she's promising you healthcare again just like Bill did – with an unworkable mandatory plan to force down people's throats – a windfall to the insurance lobbies that fund her. The theory is that if you can fool them once, you can always fool them. As Geffen says, "the Clintons lie with such ease, it's troubling". and the NY Times' William Safire called her a "congenital liar". Hillary flunked healthcare. She flunked Iraq. She flunked Iran. She even flunked the Washington bar exam twice, and is a serial failure as a housewife. That's her record – her so-called experience. What a hoax. She cannot even take care of her household, but wants to be your president, and leader of the free world. Would you bet on a horse that collapses every time it comes out of the gate? Would you get on a ship if the captain was the guy from the Titanic? The American people are not that stupid. I'd be willing to bet that both Hillary and Bill are on drugs right now. Bill is a huge security risk to the USA as he is susceptible to anything that comes along in a skirt. We need intelligent and honest leadership. Obama is a brilliant and visionary leader with a powerful brain. He graduated first in his class at Harvard. That's not easy. He's a uniter that gets all the difficult things right.

Hillary, you have difficulty to get the Democratic nomination. Go away please....

But did Obama make any cracks about running for Lezident?

http://www.lezident.com

It keeps coming up.

YES, and bears don't crap in the woods. Hillary thinks we are all stupid idiots who believe her..

Why do republicans hate the Clintons so much? Is that Christian? I think some times that republicans rather have the country destroyed than have a democratic president. That is being Un-American! If Hillary is elected she will get the country back on track, take care of the middle class and the poor and lead us through a period of prosperity and peace. She will also restore our credibility and good standing in the world. Think about it: Un less you are filthy reach, there is no reason for you to be a republican. Look how they are rejecting health care for children, always cutting education, and then, what has happened to the price of gas? (like a big tax increase).

IF National security is such an vital issue, then why is the new proven era
of far deeper atomic data on elements, atomic weight , atomic mass and
atomic communications. Senator Clinton is as ignorant as Mr. Bush on this
topic. THE NSC should stand for: ' NOT STUDING CONCERNS.'

Ryan, Albion Illinois December 29, 2007 7:12 pm ET

Hillary is "the goods", no question about it. And, before anyone else posts anything, think about this: No matter what you say, she brings up STRONG feelings in you. Whether the feeling is strong love or strong hate…there is no middle of the road. That is a telltale sign of a real leader. Leaders that are "kind of liked" are just OK leaders. Those that are loved or hated tend to be the ones who make history. Seriously, think about it.

So Bush, Great president, or Greatest President? lol

So what is so wrong with having the Clintons back in the White House?? I mean everyone so far has just gone a name calling spree, non facted statements with no real meaning, and " ohhhhhh how i hate the clintons " , expression! what is it about the Clintons that YOU do not like????? And please, give good reason. Because from what im seeing the " Bushes " are doing NO better. I've seen some comments that they raided the White House and Air Force One. What is Bush doing with Iraq, and Afghanstan? where is osama bin laden? where are the chemical weapons we were suppose to despose of when Colin Powell announced to the UN that they were hidden in Iraq? All our men and women who serve our nation dying protecting our country??????????? no. they are dying in vain. you think with the might of our military, national guard, citizens that have guns, mafia, illegal immigrants fighting to have a better life, drug dealers, etc......were going to allow anyone to invade AMERICAN SOIL???????? Our soliders should be here! We should have had invested all that money in the economy, jobs, border security, more INS protection, agriculture, cleaning up our waters, opening shelters for runaways, finding a better way to protect our women from abusive violence, finding homes for children with NO homes....etc. I honestly think with all that has been witnessed, seen, fact findings, we are just in an uproar of rather over exasperated opinions. Marriage by who's difiniation is between a man and a woman?? What about the Man that cheats on his wife? the Woman that bores a child out of wedlock? The daughter that runs away with her Coach whos twice her age? The Female teacher that molests our children? The priest that violates the innocense of our young? The Woman who runs out on her husband and 3 children because she cant handle it? Is this what everyone promotes Marriage is all about???? The Utah Poligamy Community. The Rapes, The Honor Killings in New York. The Catholic Church. The Christian Church who has found Heads of the Congregation in violation of Gods laws by committing Homosexual acts and buying drugs from a prostitute. The idea that 2 men or 2 women cannot raise a child better than a heterosexual couple ( if they are a couple: it takes two ). I think i can state at best, that when it comes to a same sex couple the best thing a child can learn NOT ONLY decency, the idea to grow up and make your own choices, but the concept of tolerance which i find alot have forgotten. Challenge these issues, with your neighbor. your pastor. your priest. your wife. your husband. your children. yourself.

Remember that we are for the people, by the people ONE nation. No matter what the name comes too, it is ONE god. and on judgement day, it will between YOU and GOD only. No one else. If we are to live once, why not do what we see as beneficial to all in harmony ( as corny as that may sound ), encouraging our children to go to university, not staying out pass curfews, attacking the indecency laid before our community. The only Immoral act that is out there is hatred, self righteous speeches and opinions!!!! what happened to EVERYONE as ONE! As a BODY.

All that have no reason to hate, but do.........Remember it will be between YOU and GOD. All that want a better life, no matter with same sex, or opposite, yet encourage your own teachings, beliefs without infliction of hatred i applaud!!

I truly see the lack of a good candidate, whether democrat, republican, etc.. Therefore, I bid thee good night all.

VOTE FOR "NONE OF THE ABOVE"!!!!!!

I served overseas the later years of George H. Bush and first term and a half of Bill Clinton and I can tell you from personal experience, the US was admired, respected and an icon for people around the world, and that included many or the world's Arab and Islamic Nations.

The United States enjoyed support worldwide for the contributions we were making towards world peace and prosperity for all. We earned the world's respect and cooperation. All the while we were engaging the world through successful nation building (Bosnia, Serbia, East Timor, Palestine... ) and stopping aggression in Iraq with international support including many Islamic Nations.

It pains be to hear people who wouldn't support a democrat much less Hillary try to take the so called "moral high-ground" to condem her or President Clinton; while supporting the US divergence of attention taken by this admistration awary from our try enemy (Osama in Afgansitan) to create a war with Iraq over oil is unfortunate.

While we send our brothers, fathers, mothers ... into a war un-equipted (lack of cevlar vests, armored humvees..) and pocket that extra $200-$300 tax break you got; well need I say anything else.

Note, those that speak so vehemently and with such venom are the loving caring so called morality seekers. People that don't put themselves above others find it difficult to look down on them.

LOL, you Hillary supporters always make me laugh. I am a moderate democrat and I am tired of the Hillary having it both ways. I have been voting for over 20 years and I am just sick of Hillary throwing Bill's name around when it helps her but claims he will have no part in decision making. Please, this woman is full of it.

If her last name was Duff instead of Clinton she wouldnt even being polling higher than Mike Gravel

Enough of this. America please send these 2 back to Little Rock!!!!

Won't have the time. Too busy chasing the interns.

That's okay Steve, because Hillary has my husband's vote and mine!

She will win the whitehouse, becuase the bush-republican era is over. She is the only qualifyied and most electable Democrat. All you republican sat around for 8 years and defanded your (seriously) bad president. The bush Admin has failed the American people. I voted for him in 2000 and I cant count how many promises he made and then broke. I WILL NEVER AGAIN VOTE REPUBLICAN

CLINTON 2008!! WE WILL WIN

GEE, Having the BEST most successful President of the last half century as your spouse and you WONT let him advise you?

Hillary, LET HIM SIT IN!!!!

I would never ever vote for a this @itch, she will only increase taxes , allow millions on Welfare, and Do more harm than our Worst President Jimmy Carter did .
Joe Biden is better and the Media ignores him , trying to shove clinton or obama down our throats

Los Angeles Times 12/10/07: "Since taking office in 2001, Clinton has delivered $500 million worth of earmarks that have specifically benefited 59 corporations. About 64% of those corporations provided funds to her campaigns through donations made by employees, executives, board members or lobbyists, a review by the Los Angeles Times shows." ...... Los Angeles Times 12/10/07: "Because of her perch on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Clinton has been able to earmark $1.4 billion for defense contractors in New York state since she arrived in the Senate, including $140 million this year, according to Taxpayers for Common Sense. Her record of home-state defense earmarking on that panel is second only to that of Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), who is chairman of the committee and has served in the Senate since 1979. Clinton has raised more than $270,000 for her campaigns from defense companies with New York operations that have received federal money with her help."

What are Hillary specific accomplishments that makes people think she'd be a good commander in chief? What has she run or been in charge of? Sitting on committees and diverting taxes to her state don't count. Sponsoring bills doesn't count either. What successful leadership does Hilary have on her resume? What difficult situations has she been in that proves she can lead and make thoughtful decisions? I dont see it...

Oh boy, is this the best AMERICA has?

Denise, Phoenix, AZ

Sorry, but there's no image spinning go on. You can try to bury your head in the sand but the truth is still there. There was never an argument about Hillary "hosting too many tea parties" while Bill was in office. The Republicans were just livid with the amount of influence she had. Even old George, when he ran in 2000, made some sexist remark along the lines of Laura sure wouldn't be running the White House when he was asked what role she would play. Face it Hillary was a part of helping creating some of the most prosperous times in memorable history in this country.

• Abuse of the powers of the office of the President
- That is the most laughable statement you made. For one, you didn’t even detail any said abuses. If you’re referring to presidential pardons, while I’m not excusing it, I believe every president throughout history has done the same thing. Secondly, if any president has abused the office, it’s Bush. Secret wiretapping, torturing of prisoners, using the Justice Dept for political gain, declaring with every bill he signs that he’s above the law, destroying evidence, his and his administration’s convenient ability to not recollect anything. Now that sounds like abuse of power.

• Hillary’s Senate election
- If I recall she won by a landslide both times. Even America’s Mayor, Mr. New York himself, Rudy, knew when to pick his battles. He couldn’t beat her then and he knew he wanted a shot at the big office so losing to her would have been the end of that chance before it started.

• Hillary’s need to ride Bill’s coattails
- I think you’re quite mistaken about this woman. It’s widely known in Washington that Hillary is the brains of this operation. She had a successful law career and only put aside her ambitions to further Bill’s. If she were a man, she would have been president by now. When Bill first campaigned for president, the slogan was America was getting a 2 for 1. But it’s because of ignorant people like you that the public was aghast by that. I mean how dare the First Lady have a brain and not sit in the White House and bake cookies and host parties all day.

• Hillary’s long-suffering marriage to Bill
- I can’t comment on her marraige because I have no idea what goes on between the two of them and NEITHER do you. Maybe, shock, she really loves him and does what a person does when they’re in love, forgive. If you’re not aware the divorce rate in this country is over 50%, hell, at least they haven’t contributed to it. No one questions Laura’s steadfast devotion to an admittted alcoholic and drug addict. No one bats an eye when Larry Craig’s wife stands by him while he plays footsie in men’s rooms. And Jackie Kennedy is one of the most respected First Ladies of all time and we all know the numerous indescretions Jack had. Point is Hillary and Bill make it work and I’m glad for them that they do. More importantly, good 'ol George's great family values has done nothing to help

• Hillary has less experience in elected office than Barack.
- That’s absurd as well. Barack has half of a term in the Senate and I believe 8 years in the State Senate. Hillary has a full term and yes 8 years in the White House with Bill. I don’t even think I need to go further. You said yourself, it was a “Clinton co-presidency”. No one disputes that Hillary wasn’t a traditional First Lady. to marginalize that now is simply sexist from all fronts.

That being said, I like Barack. I think his message is very inspiring. But , I think voters should take pause at someone who’s claim to fame is delivering a great speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Any quarterback can give a good pep talk, but in the end you do have to go in and play the game. We can't have another President-in-Training. Although Barack won't even make it there, because Republicans will eat him alive.

Let’s not make the same mistake. I believe Bush was pretty charismatic and told how he was gonna unite the country and bring back honor and morals to the White House. We see where that got us.

I agree wholeheartedly with your closing statement and that’s exactly why we need Hillary Clinton ‘08.

Keep dreaming Hilary. This lady is POWER HUNGRY.
A REAL Jerk

Well, she just shot down most of her supporters' reason for supporting her.

Actually, as a former president, he's entitled to the daily CIA brief he got every day as president. Any former president is, though not every former president takes advantage of that (the senior Bush does, even before his son became president). So while she may trying to distance herself from the whole "co-president" angle, the fact is that he would NOT be as any typical spouse.

Actually, as a former president, he's entitled to the daily CIA brief he got every day as president. Any former president is, though not every former president takes advance of that (the senior Bush does, even before his son became president). So while she may trying to distance herself from the whole "co-president" angle, the fact is that he would NOT be as any typical spouse.

Obama is the only one who can bring change. Hill & Bill and... the White House is not a family business. With Obama The USA will shine again in the world.

OBAMA '08!

Hillary will move us beyond egomania and empty rhetoric. Bill be an asset wherever she sends him. The USA needs Hillary now! Obama sounds like an arrogant novice. Maybe he will grow up in time? Edwards needs to walk the talk more. Hillary is our best hope!

Did Hillary ever have Bill Tested for anything he might bespreading around.

The Clintons give me the Hill Billy's. They are an embarassement on the world national stage.

The Clinton's are always looking for more suckers.

Do you seriously doubt that her time in the White house did not provide her with unprecedented presidential experience and insight? She was a very important adviser to her husband. The fact that her office was in the west wing was no coincidence. A real partnership existed between them. We are all aware that she did not have a formal cabinet position. It was difficult for women during this time to do so. Especially the wife of the President: "that is not her place" "who does she think she is?"

They chose to take a back seat to their husbands presidential ambitions (such as Senator Elizabeth Dole in the late eighties). Perhaps, it was because growing up there weren't as many prominent national female legislators to serve as role models. Could she really see her self as President during that time? Society imposed a different role onto American women.........Nevertheless, the road is now wide open.........

Times have changed and part of that change came from an advocate who fought to create opportunities for women and minorities during her husband's presidential terms. Further, her experience does not just include having "TEA" with foreign diplomats..... It began as a young lawyer who found her calling: children issues & civil rights. It continued serving as only one of two women lawyers on the staff of the House Judiciary Committee considering the impeachment of Richard Nixon. She later continued her advocacy for health care and education as first lady of Arkansas............ an so on...........and so on...........

This is a historic run ....... And, like Jessie Jackson run two decades ago (which made an impression on me) it inspires young Americans. So whether she wins or not I am commend her for her courage, service and commitment: Thus, a loss does not negate her unprecedented contribution to the American Leadership Sphere........[For the record, I believe she will win because she is simply the best candidate]

I would rather have Bill than George!!!!!!!!!! And I voted for George twice!!!!!!!!!!!! But NOT Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please vote Obama!

No one should forgive the lies told by Bill Clinton. His infidelity and utter lies show that the Clintons cannot be trusted.

OBAMA '08!!

More image spinning, giving herself the role of advisor in Bill's administration. The 2-for-1 strategy gets old after a while.

I did not ask for 2-for-1 then, nor do I ask for it now. That's just the life-long Clinton strategy that moves Hillary into a position for which she is not qualified.

Every time Bill moves up (think Gov of Arkansas), Hillary moves up with him (think Attorney General of Arkansas). Bill moves up again (think President of the US); Hillary moves up with him (think US Senate). See the pattern, women?

Consider what America got with the first Clinton co-Presidency:

• Abuse of the powers of the office of the President
• Granting Presidential pardons to buy Hillary's election to the Senate. As a woman who made it on my own, Hillary's need to ride Bill's coattails and her sense of entitlement makes me doubt her capabilities.
• Hillary's long-suffering marriage to Bill, enabling a lifetime of sexual trysts and trying to contain the Bimbo eruptions, gives me a President without the backbone to stand up to a man. Hillary claims to be tough enough to play with the boys when, in fact, she is unable to leave a cheating husband. How will she stand up to other male leaders who see this in "Mrs." Clinton and walk all over her?
• Being married to a former President does not make one qualified to be President.
Hillary has less experience in elected office than Barack. She's held elected office for one Senate term plus one year and has introduced no major legislation during that time. Is this the kind of experience we want in the Oval Office?

I am not a "Hillary hater;" I am an America lover. Please consider very carefully which candidate the Democratic Party puts on the ballot. The future of this country absolutely depends on it.

Any wife who would not dump her hubby after being unfaithful several times over is not trustworthy.

I am voting for Thompson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill and Hillary are a team, and they are the best we have at the moment. Obama is an arrogant novice. Maybe he will grow up in time? I don't have much confidence in Edwards. I would vote for Biden, Dodd or McCain before either Obama or Edwards. This troubled world needs the Clintons now!!

Clintons are beautiful but it is time for change she already been in the white house for 8 years.

Go Obama

Putting the cart before the horse, aren't we? Clinton is going to very quickly go from the supposed "front-runner" she once was to a dinner party joke. The media made her the "front-runner", but the people are going to say otherwise.

J. McKinney SW
" think this recent Butto tragedy will show even more clearly that Clinton is who we need"

You could not be more WRONG. Bhutto showed us what the Muslim world thinks of women in power. All electing Hillary will do is draw more of their hatred and more of their fire. This country will be a bigger target than ever with her in charge.

It's time too sensor tv.

Go Obama

If I were Hillary I'd be careful about putting too much praise on Bhutto. Read the facts. She is best known for her corruption, not her accomplishments. Next debate, ask the question...would Hillary have backed Bhutto as the next leader of Pakistan? And who is is known for corruption and cronyism? The Clintons.

Dear Jas...
I am an American FIRST!!!!
Shame on me?

David Duke was a democrat in my home of Louisiana. Was I supposed to support him when he got a dem nod?

This country will be here long after the two political parties that are running it straight to hell. I owe more to the people than ANY party.

The fact that I won't vote along party lines....
means I can think for myself.

Shame on me?

You are asking me to vote for someone against my conscious and heart...because they are Democrat? Shame on you.

I don't vote based on party, race, or sexual reproductive organs.

I vote my heart...and will continue to do so.

If this means I don't fit in with teh Dem party....thanks for letting me know.

Shame on me? No.
Shame on you.

What a shame that America needs to rely on the Clintons to lead all of us to the promise land. Somewhere in this great country of over 300 million Americans we can not seem to breed great people to do great things.

It is amazing that over the past 50 years we have do remarkable things as a country, and yet in leading the world with creative people, we as a nation have fallen way behind our competition.

This country was once the leader in manufacturing.........now just the opposite. Leadership breeds success. I am sorry but Bill Clinton is not a great leader nor will his wife be the shinning house on top of a hill......................

Good job Hillary! Always professional and smart. Hillary has proven to be the leader America needs right now. It wouldn't be appropriate for Bill to sit in on NSC meetings because of legitimacy reasons on Hillary's part.

I am a strong, liberal, progressive Democrat and I'm supporting Hillary Clinton 100%. She will bring solutions to our country and around the world. She has been tested and has proven time and time again the woman of conviction and compassion that she is.

Hopefully, the rest of America will realize we need her right now more than ever.

Hillary 2008!!!!!

I can't wait until 2008! Go Hillary!

To my fellow commentators who have provided a series of knee jerk dribble instead of reasoned statements based on facts. You, that is the plural you, are no better than the 8 years having to listen to the hyperbole of the likes of Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Coulter, or Malkin. Pat yourself on your heads and congratulate yourselves for keeping company with the above mentioned social and political critics, the vanguard seeking to discern fact from fiction

It is amazing to see so much antagonism agains Clintos. It is even more amazing to see so many people stil supporting republican candidates who still waving the flag for the war in Irak. In the last 7 years of Bush administration, US has walk backward as a leading nation in the world. US currency, US democracy, US leadership are going to floor. You people forgot that during Clinton's administration our nation was better off in compare to today??? Republican system led by Bush is destroying our nation. Lets wakeup before things get worst and lets elect a real leader who can take this nation where it really belongs, to the TOP of the world, as a model of real democracy! I strongly beleave Hilary with a wise advice of her husban will take our nation out of the mess where we are now.

Sorry I forgot Mitt Romney: Worships a religion that believed that African Americans are subordinate. In other words, they were against us before they were for us.

Ryan,

Bush is both loved and hated, with even fewer people in between than Hillary has...so are you saying he is a good leader too. For that same reason you call Hillary a good leader.

Of you won't say Bush is a good leader. So your equation cannot be so simple. Good leaders are also honest and straight forward and move according to their convictions. Hillary is not honest. She says what is politically expedient at the moment. She is not straight forward. She has repeadly tried answering questions with more questions and skipping around the issue so as to remain as vague and ambiguous as possible. Why do you think she does that? Because she is a good leader? What if your boss at work was like that? Would you appreciate it. As for her conviction, she is motivated by her thirst for power. Unfortunately, Ryan, that is exactly why she should not be elected. She will be in the pocket of every person who can help her get to the white house.

Be prepared for secrecy and no access to information under an HRC presidency. If HRC is elected president, be prepared for Republicans to be categorically blamed for all her failures, along with the vast right-wing conspiracy. Though she will take credit for every success.

As Obama said, do we want to nominate a person who already has have the country committed to not voting for her. You see, Ryan, that's the problem with someone like Hillary who is both loved and hated. But in her case, there is no chance those who hate her will be convinced otherwise. So the odds are against her. Obama is a lot more palatable for Republicans than Hillary is, anyday of the year. HRC being more electable than Obama is another HRC lie. and she uses the polls to support her; but now that the polls are changing, she doesn't rely on that argument anymore. She is a proven manipulative liar. She is not a good leader at all. Obama wins the leadership argument hands down when compared to Hillary Clinton.

And that's just the way it is. I'm sorry.

One more thing. For those who portray Mrs. Clinton as so bad, let's take an objective look at the other leading candidates:

Barack Obama: Has been on the national political scene for two years; solution to every issue; let's turn the page

John Edwards: Angry as hell. If he was concerned with helping people, he would realize that you don't have to be president to do so

Rudy Guillani: Hated in New York. Has the moral background of a chimp

John McCain: Good man but tried to join the democrat party a few years ago. Now that's straight talk

So what makes Hillary so bad compared to these people. America is afraid that if a woman is elected that will open up the door to other minorities. Thanks so=called conservatives.

There goes her experience....

Why do people hate the Clintons so much.? I read some of the comments here and in my mind, they are so unAmerican. We should be happy that there is a well-qualified couple able to lead our country in the right direction. And the very people who make all of those negative comments are people who tend to identify themselves as social conservatives. Put another way, they are the same people who in the 60's fought against integration, were pro-war, and spent their whole lives using illegal drugs and now what to incerate others for doing the same. Yet somehow they call themselves Christian and conservative. A careful reading of the Bible would prove that they are pharaissess; hippocrits using the name of the Saviour to their own manical ends.

I don't care what she says, there is no way Bill, an ex-president, is going to be able to sit idly bye and play the good wife, while she runs the country. Should she win, do any of you want in on some good ole' fashioned betting on how many times a week DCPD is called out for domestic disturbances? I expect some knock-out, drag-out disagreements on ways to reign in the budget deficit.

EDWARDS '08

You are a democrat in sheep's clothing Makeba from Houston, Texas. Such a hyprocrite, how could you be a democrat if you can't support the nominee whoever that will be. Shame on you – they don't need people like you.

Barack will be the nominee period.

I will vote for her to see if she would keep her words! LOL

wait, now she was just an advisor? so where did her experience come from then? she has claimed more then this before. Talk about FLIP FLOP, I thought John Kerry was good at this, she is a master. What also happend to the 'ol two for one deal she was touting before. If Bill isn't taking more of a roll then what good is it putting her in the White House?

Both of the Clinton's are the biggest fakes in political history. Both are liars and self-centered opportunists.

THEY ARE BOTH BAD FOR AMERICA. Hillary is NOT A LEADER and she is NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT.

AMERICA CAN DO BETTER. We need some fresh people in politics...enough of the Bushes and Clinton's.

Sounds fine to me, except I sure wouldn't object if Bill sat in on the meetings. But she can tell him about them.
And all you people who say you have been lifelong democrats, but if Hillary gets the nomination, you will become republicans–I say good riddance. Your loss.
And I think this recent Butto tragedy will show even more clearly that Clinton is who we need, with the experience in foreign affairs, in addition to her good judgement on all other issues. Go, Hillary! 5 days till Caucus–don't let us down, Iowa.

Well good Hillary, but I doubt you will either.

Prince, you took the words out of my mouth! Way to contradict your experience Hillary!! I'm surpirsed more people aren't jumping on this. She claims to have gotten her experience as a frist lady, but then says Bill would be a typical Presidents Spouse. Hmm, kinda like you were? The more I hear the more I don't trust this lady.

I can't take it. I am a democrat because I believed the party was one that cared more about the people than themselves, and because it seemed that the party respected TRUTH!

If Hillary gets the nomination, I will leave the party. I will have no part in it.

I just hope McCain will get the repub nod so that I will have someone to vote for.

I love Obama.
I respect Biden.
I could force myself to get behind an Edwards (but would be pinching my nose).
NOT HILLARY!!!!

I am a woman, who would love to vote for a woman...but not just any woman will do.

Until this campaign, I had a magent on my fridge with a picture of Bill CLinton and the words "Come back Bill, all is forgiven."

I threw it in the trash this afternoon.

New York may not be done with her...but I am.

Hopefully, neither will Hillary!

Heck, while we're at it, how about good ole' Sandy Burgler ! He's got the experience too, and was part of the first Clinton White House ! Hey Sandy, are those top-secret documents stolen from the National Archives in your pants, or are you just glad to see me !!

Ryan, that's a perfect description of Bush. Do you consider him a "real leader"?

Simply a lie!

No...Bill will be staining dresses in another part of the White House, do we really need 4-8 more years of these two??? God, I hope not, you couldn't find 2 morals to rub together between the two of them. Someone please, come to their senses about the two of them, it's all about power! We need leaders, not breeders.

This sounds reasonable to me.

OMG...do we really want these people back in the White House??? I sure don't.

Oh, yeah right. But you got all your "experience" from being a Spouse in the White House. I can't believe people take you seriously!

Advisor????

Very decent comment!

Hillary 2008!

One of the tragedies is that we don't make use of the senior politicians. Mr. Clinton, and Mr. Bush, will both be relatively young men when the next president assumes office. As part of the "Secret Service for life", it would be good to be able to draw upon their views and experience, regardless of party. I would rather have Mr. Clinton (and Mr. Bush) sit in at NSC meetings if that was the preference of the President. Alternatively, lose the opportunity to tap into the views of a very small number of people who have experienced what the next president will experience. It would be a shame to have another two, three, or more year learning curve when experience is so close.

Hillary is "the goods", no question about it. And, before anyone else posts anything, think about this: No matter what you say, she brings up STRONG feelings in you. Whether the feeling is strong love or strong hate...there is no middle of the road. That is a telltale sign of a real leader. Leaders that are "kind of liked" are just OK leaders. Those that are loved or hated tend to be the ones who make history. Seriously, think about it.

Hil and Bill really creeps me out. I'll never vote for her.

Excuse me, Hillary, but your situation would be different. If you are elected, the "First Spouse" would be a former president of the US. Does anybody think he would be satisfied with "the traditional responsibilities of the president's spouse" as you suggest? I have no doubt that he would try to reassert his authority and get back into the driver's seat. The power struggle between the "co-Presidents" would be fun to watch.

In a nation of 300 million people, can we find someone to be President whose last name isn't Bush or Clinton?

Barf, how can you stand it. Just like you were to him?? What is wrong with this person, get real. She stands about as much chance of being elected president as a snow ball does of surviveing in hell.