January 5, 2008
Posted: January 5th, 2008 06:00 PM ET
Clinton is talking to voters a lot on the campaign trail in New Hampshire.

Clinton is talking to voters a lot on the campaign trail in New Hampshire.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (CNN) - Sen. Hillary Clinton spent the Saturday before Tuesday's New Hampshire primary talking…and talking…and talking.

"What I want to do today is ask you for questions about anything you need to know or any issue you want to discuss that will help you make up your minds," she told an audience in Penacook, just outside of Concord. "I love New Hampshire, I love coming to New Hampshire. I love the seriousness with which people of New Hampshire take this election."

Clinton was so concerned with making sure everyone in Penacook had a chance to ask and listen that she implored the fire marshal to let the hundreds of people gathered in the halls and outside of Merrimack Valley High School into the gym. At one point Clinton personally escorted a mother and her baby to a seat on the riser behind her and she politely ordered her daughter Chelsea to move some barriers and make room for the influx.

"See, I am a problem solver, I've been telling you that throughout this whole campaign," she said as she surveyed her handiwork and watched more potential voters file in. "I'm filling - I don't have a lot of good material but I can fill for a few minutes," she said with a chuckle as people found space.

With everyone seated, Clinton essentially chucked her stump speech and dove into a lengthy question and answer session that lasted almost two hours. Over twenty questions later (without an audience microphone) a majority of attendees were still there. After Penacook, she boarded her campaign bus with four undecided voters for an hour-long ride to Durham and then spent almost another hour talking with young undecideds (and some parents) at the Bagelry, a local eatery.

While Clinton did take some questions and shake hands on ropelines during her Iowa campaign, the Democratic hopeful endured criticism in the final days before the caucuses for not answering more voters' inquiries more regularly. Her campaign refused to say today's profuse voter interaction was the result of a lesson learned in Iowa.

"Iowa was three days ago, we're in New Hampshire now," said Jay Carson, a campaign spokesman.

Aides believe Clinton's willingness to engage voters a la John McCain helps draw a contrast with her two major rivals. She can, they say, answer any question "in a thorough and honest way," an ability they believe will help her in New Hampshire, a state that is fiercely independent and prides itself on grilling presidential contenders.

"During her at times freewheeling Penacook appearance, Clinton fielded questions on a variety of topics from global warming to Iraq to health care.

"One of my leading opponents proposed a plan that doesn't cover everybody," she said offering an assessment of Sen. Barack Obama's health care plan. "I think that's a really big mistake. It's a mistake on the merits for a Democrat to propose a plan that doesn't cover everybody and it's a mistake politically because it cedes to the Republicans the argument that we can¹t do this. I just totally reject that."

Camp Clinton did acknowledge Saturday that it was "redoubling its efforts" to reach out to younger voters after losing that age group handily to Obama in last Thursday¹s Iowa caucus. Two of the people who rode on Clinton's bus from Penacook to Durham were college students, one of which turned eighteen today.

– CNN Senior Political Producer Sasha Johnson

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • New Hampshire


Harold Bishop, NH   January 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hillary's husband lied to the American people and somehow we should trust these people?

Disgusting.

Chris, Middletown, CT   January 6th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Wow....someone posted "excellent job in the debates" for Hillary....I'm guessing you didn't see the debates??

reality check – "35 years political experience" – actually Obama has more elected experience – Hillary (during Bill Clintons run as governor) was a partner in the infamous Rose Law firm...and she was also on the Walmart Board of Directors....how is she counting this as "political experience" – count just her six years as NY's (we'll elect any Democrat...even ones from Arkansas who couldn't get elected there) – senator

Also – research the SCHIP which she claimed credit for....she had NOTHING to do with it...her name is NOWHERE on the bill...

Bottom line...she's a liar

Precise   January 6th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

I agree, but in a different way. ANY comment i have submitted that may have been perceived as pro or anti HIllary has been doused. What is going on?

Stop the Iraq war NOW, Hillary for President   January 6th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Dear Mr./Ms. CNN Political Blog Moderator:

Any particular reason that my yesterday's Political Blog comments regarding some of the posted stories were taken off and/or not posted at all?

Ginny CA   January 6th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Hey, CNN! What is going on? The four comments I submitted over the last couple of days have not been published. Is it because you are now trying to stamp out any and all support for Hillary? Plenty of pro-Obama comments are posted and many of them lack any merit at all, simply mean-spirited, nasty comments that don't address the issues. Come on. Let's have a little fairness here.

Trang, Fremont CA   January 6th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Hillary, whether you are a problem solver, let the voter makes that decision. Else, you sound arrogant.

I didn't listen to everything, but I did catch what you said regarding the Iran situation and you label the Iran Revolution Guard as terrorist and make your defense.

Look, if you want to attack Iran, then I can understand why you would want to call them 'terrorist', giving people the rationale for attack. If you want diplomacy, and you call them 'terrorist', the two don't add up. Avoid calling people/groups name, unless you want to offend them. And if they are offended, recruit more people, and attack, we are the ones who get hit because of your lack of understanding. Bush did it and you are perpetuating it. We can fight them if necessary but we don't need to offend them and increase their forces.

We are lucky to have Obama. He can recruit people for positive changes.

Hillary for President   January 6th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Excellent job in the debate in New Hampshire, Hillary !! The candidates Ewards and Obama do not have the experience necessary for the job. People of New Hampshire and AMERICA, this is a job interview that these candidates are going through, and we pick the MOST QUALIFIED for the job. EXPERIENCE counts for EVERYTHING in the current world we live in.........I don't want ANYONE with as little experience as Edwards and Obama in the White House if we are attacked by al Queda/ANYBODY, or if (I mean WHEN) we have another natural disaster. I want someone who has BEEN to IRAQ and has seen for THEMSELVES what is going on there; I want someone who has VISITED GROUND ZERO after the 9/11 attacks to see the devistation to know what needs to be done next in our country. (Hillary has DONE these things).

I don't want another guy in the White House operating with an EGO who can't step back a bit and analize a situation thoughtfully, instead of running right into a problem head-on because we need to "make SOMETHING happen NOW"!!!
What have Edwards and Obama done in their short tenure in political life that has been REAL change???? I am from Illinois, and I can tell you that there was a report that Obama's Senatorial/political experience that had been recorded in documents and was accessable in Springfield, Illinois for scrutiny for his run for President-–no longer exists, according to this published article. Obama had it destroyed, "thinking that it would be of no future use", and this published report quoted a keeper of these Obama documents and others' documents as saying that in all of his work there, he had never known a politician to destroy documents of their record of Political service. If that is true, now why is that?

This Presidential race is NOT a popularity contest, people. Just because a person is "likable" DOES NOT qualify them to successfully handle the job of President of the United States. George W. Bush was elected because he seemed to be "more likable" to the American people than John Kerry or Al Gore-look at the mess we're in NOW........

Experience over pie-in-the-sky attitude and "personality". Elect Hillary.

Judi in Michigan   January 6th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

I like Hilliary,I have been watching politics for over twenty years and I don't see why people are chooseing a smooth talker without real experience over overwhelming experience and intelligence. Obama and Edwards both talk like car salesmen or insurance agents. My momma always said beware of smooth talkers. NO person in the 'REAL WORLD' gets a job without training ,except PRESIDENT BUSH, and we've seen what happens with smooth talkers without 'experience.'

Mario   January 6th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Suprise surprise, that is all this witch does is talk, and talk, and talk! When is she going to shut up and stop global warming! That is the cause of all the world's global warming troubles! People wake up!

She flip flops, she votes for one thing then changes her mind later to tell us she didn't have enough information (war in Iraq)

One day she screams at you all, the next she is crying acting like the victim, who is she really trying to kid!

She doesn't want people to challenge her, when they do, her and old sick Bill get pissed about it when Russert cleaned her clock on national television. She also attacks Obuma now that he kicked her fat butt in IA, but it doesn't faze him and it bothers her to no end.

She cackles on a nation televison show, it shows she is a chicken and a witch at the same time.

She tries to be one ofthe boys with her pants suit, she has the largest hips of anyone I've seen, and she is just plain ugly with a capital UG!

She is just another face in the crowd, she is done, best she leave now so she can support Obuma for his election to the presidency. Go Obuma!!

J. Dean, Juno Beach, FLORIDA   January 6th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON WAS IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR EIGHT YEARS.
WHILE IN THE WHITE HOUSE, SHE COULDN'T MANAGER HER HUSBAND, BILLY. IF, AND ONLY IF SHE IS NOMINATED AND ELCETED PRESIDENT HOW IS SHE GOING TO MANAGE OUR COUNTRY WITH A POPULATION OF OVER 300 MILLION PEOPLE ? TOGETHER, BILLY AND HELLARY IN THE WHITE HOUSE, WE BELIEVE THAT HOUSE WILL BE THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE IN THE U.S.
SHE SHOULD BETTER CLARIFY THIS SITUATION, OTHERWISE REPUBLICAN WILL CREATE A BIG MESS FOR HER. AGAIN IF AND ONLY IF SHE IS NOMINATED.

Ginny Ca   January 6th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I'm thrilled to see Hillary undaunted and redoubling her efforts to get her message out to the people of New Hampshire. Her question and answer format was a great idea. It offers voters a chance to throw any subject out and see that she truly is knowledgeable, intelligent, and has specific ideas and plans on how to solve a myriad of problems that Americans face everyday. Hillary is the real deal: honest, dedicated, strong, and a tireless worker for every man, woman, and child in our country. She has shown this same spirit and dedication throughout her life. God Bless Her! May all voters have a chance to hear her and really listen to what she says. They will see the best that America has to offer.
God Speed, Hillary!

Maria, Houston   January 6th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Hillary Clinton was talking and talking in Iowa too...and than she dissed and dismissed the entire state, because she did not get what she wanted. Now she is sucking up to New Hampshire – for a change. That is the only "change" she is capable of. She is a political chameleon and a cold calculated user. I hope people of New Hampshire take notice.

jimmy, Iowa   January 6th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

My teen ager just told me it was ok to smoke pot and snort crank because Obama did. Obama YOU BETTER EXPLAIN TO MY CHILD NOW> I WILL HOLD YOU RESPOINSEABLE> YES I AM ANGRY

Edwards 2008

Len, Fallbrook, CA   January 6th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

"At one point Clinton personally escorted a mother and her baby to a seat on the riser behind her and she politely ordered her daughter Chelsea to move some barriers and make room for the influx.

"See, I am a problem solver, I've been telling you that throughout this whole campaign," "

Finally! Experience and leadership we can verify and can count on! I'm thrilled she "politely ordered" rather than just asked her daughter to move the barriers.

Assuming we are stupid enough to elect this woman she will politely order us to pay more taxes, politely order us to accept amnesty for illegal invaders, and politely order us to shut up every time she changes positions.

Francis Cordor   January 6th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Let us not forget that Hillary Clinton is more tested than Mr. Obama when it comes to issues and records. Change should be follow with substance and the reality of that change not just a slogan. Hillary is READY !

Helen   January 6th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Well i guess Hillary can't do anything to please the news media,if she does'nt take questions slap he for that........then when she takes questions just give her another slap.She goes in to a debate and is tag teamed but if fires back shes beening mean.I have never seen the news media treat anyone like this.I don't expect her to be treated better then anyone else.....obama can't do any wrong ,,,,,Hillary can't do any thing right..I don't expect this to appear but what the heck.......i'm sick of this whole thing

bob   January 6th, 2008 11:28 am ET

What was Ms. Clinton's security clearance level while gaining "all her experience" in the White House??? Did she sit in on summit meetings, meetings of national security, strategic planning, fiscal policy????

I am very curious where she got all her experience she keeps touting.

Thanks!!

bob

Corey T.   January 6th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Even though Hillary and her supporters were disappointed with the results in Iowa, I hope her other supporters and the undecideds, especially in NH, realize that Hillary is the best person for the job. She will be ready on day one. Even though "change" hasn't been her number one slogan on the campaign trail, I believe she is the candidate that has enough experience to bring about change. It is very difficult for someone to bring about change if they do not have enough experience to "right the track". Obama is a very strong candidate, but he needs more experience in the Senate before he will be ready for a higher position.

Hillary is ready today! Even though Obama has much support among the younger voters, I am one 20 year old who will be voting for Hillary!

Hillary 08...

Dejo Amuda   January 6th, 2008 10:36 am ET

The media actually need to be honest with American people to making sure they educate every one on where the candidates stands on issues regardles of how cold or friendly they are. I do not intend to go to dinner with any of these people. I just need to know that my president is tough,knowledgeable, firm on issues understand the world politics and ready to address the domestic issues that will make America what it was when I came to this country in 1971. America was respectected all over the world regardless of Watergate. Do not give candidate a free ride or destroy him or her because of how the media portray an individual.

S. Holt   January 6th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Amazing how one can 'implore' the fire fire marshall to overlook the safety regulations to accomodate her needs; however, she sees herself as a 'problem-solver,' I don't think so, rules are for others to follow or when it meets her needs.
Laws are made to be broken. When accomendations were not large enough for Obama, he moves his audience to a larger building, O.K.

Lee, Ann Arbor, MI   January 6th, 2008 10:01 am ET

The articles states that Hillary says "she's a problem solver." How UNTRUE…she is a "problem MAKER."

She is divisive. She is a liar (as is her husband Bill). She is the most selfish, self-absorbed person in politics AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THAT TYPE OF POLITICS.

It is so refreshing to see some new faces in politics (on both sides). Hopefully someone will win that wants to work with both sides of the isle, make new things happen (as opposed to rehashing old problems which would happen if Hillary ever got elected).

Doreen Augusta Maine   January 6th, 2008 9:22 am ET

Worked in New York so you are returning to what worked. You have a true, dedicated challenger now - your old ways won't work now.

Merle Stiles   January 6th, 2008 8:50 am ET

It is wonderful to see an intelligent, strong woman who has had the experience in politics and raised a daughter and pulled through a very difficult marriage problem now running for office. I did not think I would see it in my life time. I am also glad to see a Black Person running for office and however smart and nice he is, I think he would do better waiting until the next time and get more experience. He is young and not ready to take over the reponsibilities of a country that has as many problems as we do. I hope and pray that the country will be smart enough to give Hillary a chance to show them what she can do.

GOOD LUCK HILARY. ONE 65 YEAR OLD WOMAN IN NORTH CAROLINA
Merle Stiles

mark wilkes barre pa   January 6th, 2008 7:50 am ET

the title of this story surprises anyone ?

florence campbell   January 6th, 2008 6:41 am ET

i myself always felt of the media as anti- clintons noone had really given her a fair shake , i've not heared of anyone of you to say anything positive about her , she's either too strong or soft .after the iowa caucus i heared someone say she's speaking like she din't lose and another channel a news anchor person says she sounds down so all i can say is that was iowa, we're moving on for the next fight , i still think she's the best candidate out there for the presidency .

Harold Bishop, NH   January 6th, 2008 6:15 am ET

Substitute "solver" for "maker" in the following Hillary equation:

"See I'm a problem solver," said Hillary.

JCTLOVE   January 6th, 2008 6:06 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON
SHOULD BE MORE PROTECTED?
SHE HAS TO BE VERY CAREFULL ,
SINCE WE DON"T KNOW WHO ASESINATED
THE PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN..

Dewdrop   January 6th, 2008 6:00 am ET

I wonder, if she is elected, will she run the country in the same manner that she did when her husband was in office?.......I don't think we are ready for a Clinton rewind.

James Tanaka   January 6th, 2008 3:49 am ET

Perhaps I may be wrong but American press seems to be putting up some trending. For them, Hillary talks while Barack speaks. This is what I read as common from descriptions or captions put up by popular newspapers, websites, and magazines. Fair and balance reporting? I don't know.

Samson Lim   January 6th, 2008 3:46 am ET

Senator Hillary Clinton is the most qualified Presidential Candidates. With her experience she can make the CHANGE A REALITY. Don't just believe in hoping for a change – You need to work hard to make it happen and need to put it to action. America cannot afford an on the Job Training President. This is just my own opinion. God Bless America!!!

ifymens   January 6th, 2008 3:45 am ET

GO HILLARY GO

Kelly   January 6th, 2008 3:27 am ET

I should clarify that in my above post, I said it's not uncommon for Senators to miss votes. I am referring to missing days due to campaigning for the presidency. In Clinton's total career up to this point, she only missed ONE vote from the time she was originally elected until the start of 2007. Now, that's impressive. Very impressive. Like I said, Clinton will work tenfold harder than ANY of our choices for this election.

Clinton '08!!!

Kelly   January 6th, 2008 3:19 am ET

Undecided folks, look at the facts.

Check out Obama’s voting record this past year. On votes that would have shown where he stands on issues, he didn't show up, or voted "present" (which means he voted neither yes or no).

On reproductive rights issues, he didn't show up or he voted "present".

He says he would have not voted for the Iraq war, but his voting supports funds to continue the war and fund Homeland Security, as Clinton pointed out in the debate yesterday. Her “revelations” are true. It’s in the records of the Senate. Just look for yourselves.

2007 was the year he and Clinton started campaigning. It's not out of the ordinary for Senators to not make all the sessions and votes, but when one misses more than the other, you have to wonder why. Out of 215 bills, Clinton missed 76, while Obama missed 113. Even though Clinton was not there on some of the bill votes, she showed up and took stands on key votes that show where she stands.

And, if you remember, Obama had the audacity to criticize Clinton for one of those key votes. On 9/26/07, the bill "Expressing the Sense of Congress Regarding Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps". She voted yes on declaring them a terrorist group, because the evidence supports that they are. Should she have voted “no” just to look good for her political career? No, she voted with her conscious. She voted the truth. Obama said he would have voted no. How convenient. When he could have SHOWN us and actually voted “no”, he decided not to show up, not to vote, and then to tell us what he would have done. Talk is cheap. It’s easy to say what you would have done. Just like it’s easy to say what you would have voted against the war had you been in the Senate. Yeah, sure you would have. I don’t believe it because of how you have been voting for appropriations, homeland security, et. al. in regards to the war and anything connected to it.

And why did he vote to keep giving tax breaks to big oil companies?? Clinton voted NO for the record. Just look it up. It’s easy to find. It’s one of the very few votes that Obama and Clinton differ in. That’s right, when Obama has voted, he votes the same as Clinton with few exceptions, one being the continuation of tax breaks to big oil: Clinton: NO, Obama: YES. What purpose do you have, Obama, to want to keep allowing big oil to have tax breaks???

Obama = Talk, Cheerleading, Hype, No actual action to back his talk, FLUFF. NO SUBSTANCE. Fence sitter (for now… I’m sure if he becomes elected, he’s going to jump off the fence, and we might not like the direction he jumps).

Tell the people what you actually mean by change Obama. Tell us what you have done to show us what you mean by “change” and stop using that word like a political football to get cheers.

Clinton = Action, follow-through, Hard work, the real change agent with the track record to prove it. Clinton is a tough woman who will work tenfold harder than ANY of the choices we have in this election. Compare her bill introduction load to Obama’s. Just do the homework and the facts will surface. This woman has been busy! And there’s a paper trail to prove it.

Do your homework America, and don’t get sucked in by Obama’s charm, charisma, and empty motivational speeches. If Obama is your choice, have more of a reason than “He’s for change and he would have voted against the war”. Because, how do you know?

Bush was for change too. And he delivered his promise. He gave us change all right. Just not the change we fantasized about when he was throwing that word around. No one really asked him what he meant by “change” either.

Clinton '08!!!!!!

alan St Louis   January 6th, 2008 3:08 am ET

LOL you notice the people in the picture look so depressed and unhappy???

The picture you see with Obama are full of HOPE, JOY PRIDE people.

OBAMA 2009 :)

Ross Lippincott; Davenport Iowa.   January 6th, 2008 2:47 am ET

Gimmie a break!
She moves a couple baracades (that probably shouldn't have been there anyway) and that makes her a problem solver?
And escorting the mother and baby? How sweet- then the tour bus with four undesidedes. Please New Hampshire, see through this scam.
Hillary wants to go down in history as being the first female president FIRST, then getting relected SECOND, then IF there's any time left maybe we'll get table scraps.

OBAMA/08!!!!!!

stan pitts pa   January 6th, 2008 2:11 am ET

poll driven politics, i should say im not surprised, the people of iowa have delivered a good judgement and newhampshire will follow, no more bush-clinton-bush monarchy, this is a democracy, no more divisive politics, its time for America to do the hard work and regain trust in their govt and true hope for real change in their hearts, America could use a big change in the way washington does business and obama is that hope and refreshing start!

Jimmy from colorado   January 6th, 2008 1:37 am ET

The more Hillary talks the less likeable she becomes.People in this country are fed up with Clinton.I think in Democrat anybody but Hillary.We are good country to engage in the same fight of 90s.Lets think of new era.

brian   January 6th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Sorry for Clinton, her time is off balance, time for a new politic, a new beginning that match with this 21st century.

Gane   January 6th, 2008 12:20 am ET

I am Canadian who passionately watches your politics. You are our Big brother.
Wake up Americans!!!
Why don't you choose your president based on substance and proven abilities, not based on "likability" for example.
Are you planning to marry Mrs.Clinton, or you want an iron lady to fix the big domestic and international bubo that the "likable " guy has done. (By the way chosen by you)
Did you really forget what was America during Clintons? 5 trillions surplus??!!
Everybody works, international respect...Everybody was envying you.
As an Canadian I was trying very hard to get a green cart those days.
Please do not be silly, give you country and yourself a brake. At list 4 years, then B. Hussein Obama is still here. Do not experiment again, because the suite talkers cost you ... how many billion up to know??...5-6..

The next President can not afford to have even a "Haney Day"!

Michael   January 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

If Hilliary loses...it will be more about people hating her than "choosing" Barack. The Republicans fear her, many people will not vote for a woman, alot of people worry about her well earned connections in Washington, and some people still have strong dislike for her based on her husband's fumbles during his second term.

The truth is...if Obama wins the Democratic Ticket...he will be facing an opponent that will not necessarily garner the hate that so many people have for Hilliary. When that "hate card" is removed...people will focus on experience, record, and decisions that led to change. When that happens...we will be GUARANTEED another Republican in the White House because Barack Obama is running on style & show....but has no real substance to back up all his talk.

John Haigh, Arbor Vitae, Wi.   January 6th, 2008 12:11 am ET

I really don't have anything to say bad about Hillary Clinton, but the problem with her getting elected is that we will be guaranteed of four years of getting nothing accomplished in Washington. The hate and disdain that almost every Republican and even some Democrats have for her will override every attempt to solve today's problems.
Take a look at what is going on in Washington now. Every major problem facing the U.S. is not being discussed let alone solved. Bipartisanship supercedes what is for the betterment of the American people. Nothing will change if Hillary gets elected.
Is Obama the answer, or Edwards?
Republicans scare me because I believe they have the interest of multinational corporations over that of the United States. What is really ironic now is how the American people have been led to believe that all the outsourcing over the last decade or so benefits us because goods are so much cheaper. The only problem with this premise is that Southeast Asia is now consuming so much petroleum that prices are skyrocketing, far outweighing any benefits we get from cheaper goods and services. And now we don't have the manufacturing capability to take these jobs home again. This is a real downward spiral that the next president will inherit.

Patrice Ceeley   January 6th, 2008 12:11 am ET

This event put me 100% in support of Hillary. We need to elect her. With the world as it is, we simply cannot afford on the job training. That has been tried in 2000 with George W. Bush, and how's that been working for us?
She knows every issue inside out, backwards and forward. Crisis management is her strength. From education to healthcare, from foreign policy to restoring faith in government, it is clearly Hillary Clinton who is best able to lead this Country.

Carol   January 5th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

I watched the debates and was very disappointed with the way Mr. Edwards attacked Hillary Clinton. I thought he had more class. He resorted to double team his attack on Hillary Clinton by including Barack Obama. I thought that Hillary Clinton more than held her ground. Go HILLARY!!

Stop the Iraq war NOW   January 5th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

ATTENTION: People of New Hampshire:

Vote your conscious, Fellow Americans. FORGET these stupid polls and go and cast your vote for whom you think will act as the best President to get our country back on track. Don't let those stupid polls persuade you. You're much smarter than that. The rest of American trusts your judgement. And when the Primary comes to each our own states, hopefully the rest of us Amnericans will ignore those &%$#@ polls that don't amount to anything, really. And we will not let the past Caucus/Primary results sway us, either.

joeri   January 5th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

It seems like people rather vote for Obama then Clinton.........but all democrats should focus more on who can win the white house not just the primaries.........and that would be Clinton! Am not a American native and am not living in the US..........but please don't let another Republican run the world! we want Change as well!

Bill W - PA   January 5th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

She "talked and talked", but did she SAY anything?? Has she yet given a straight answer on ANYTHING? First she voted for the war, then she was against it. First she said she'd give driver's licenses to illegal aliens, then told us she never said that. And what is her name, anyway? Is it Hillary Rodham Clinton, or Hillary Clinton? I guess it was Rodham Clinton when she didn't want to be too close to Bill, but now that she wants his support, she doesn't use Rodham anymore. Yet another example of how manipulative and what a complete phony she is. If Hillary is the candidate, rest assured that we'll have another Republican president, because she will be so easy to beat, just by using her own video clips and her own words against her, let alone what her scumbag of a husband says and does.

Stop the Iraq war NOW   January 5th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Wow, Hillary, you did a GREAT job in the debate tonight!!! EXCELLENT JOB, especially defending your positions. You are intelligent, articulate, and made of Teflon. You looked Presidential, and have more experience than any of the others in the debate tonight, except for Bill Richardson. You have the most experience in dealing with criticism, whether it is from Democratic co-debaters or Republicans. You dish it back under a cool demeanor. You say what you will do, and I have no doubt you will do what you say. In this race for President, previous experience is almost everything, and action instead of words or promises comes a close 2nd. You have delivered in the past, and America's future depends on action to bring about change. PAST ACTION IS THE BEST PREDICTOR OF FUTURE BEHAVIOR. Senator Hillary has the experience. She is the champion of the middle-class and women and children. Go, Hillary, GO !!!

Mark   January 5th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Q&A – What a laugh! What she's doing is researching what to say next, since her own message didn't "resonate." Hilary has never followed through on anything. She says she wants to lead – recall 9/11/2001: she was nowhere to be seen until days later. That's not leading. When she ran for senate in NY, she promised upstate NY 200,000 new jobs. They lost jobs. What has she done about that? Nothing. Ms. Clinton will say anything to anyone if she thinks they will believe it and support her. I just don't trust her, or anything she says. And, if nothing else, please, Hilary, get rid of that stupid sweater you tie around your neck. That "faux yuppie" look is just so not today.

From The Teeniest Weeniest Province In Canada   January 5th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

GO HILLARY !
The only Candidate with the required qualifications to restore world order !!!!

Gavin, Merrillville, Indiana   January 5th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Way to go Hillary – NH believes in you, and so do many in the country.

I'm not going to "hate on" Barry Obama (like others do to you), but you are the best candidate that can clean up Bush's disaster!

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   January 5th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

This is good, she needs to connect with the people that will go to vote...
the race is between Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton. I hope the best wins!
GO HILLARY 08!

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   January 5th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

How do you spell DESPERATE?

Claude   January 5th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

The Clintons need to go home.

John Wesley Daniels, Jr.   January 5th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

The FOB's are alive and well and recently invaded Iowa and are now in New Hampshire, but they are not "Friends of Bill"...in this case the "B" stands for "Barack." Sorry Hillary!

Mike Ryan   January 5th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Dear Sasha:

Hillary Clinton does not sound like someone that will do well reaching accross the isle to the Republicans. If the next US President is going to be succussful, they must do exactly that. She blaimed the Republicans for impeaching her husband. Even though he was quilty as sin for lying to the American people under oath about his many sexual indiscressions, she still blamed the Republicans. Now she talks about her husband playing a key role in her White House. Wow!

From the point of view of many Repulican voters, a President that has a sexual relationship with a very young intern, should not even be allowed to serve in his own administration and certainly not in his wife's.

If she does becomes the nominee of the Democractic Party, she will likely be up against Rudy who will look like a Mother Teresa compared to Bill.

Isn't it odd that none of the commentators have brought that up?

Mike Ryan

Farah Shah   January 5th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Let us face it, all the hopefuls for the democratic nomination, are on the same page, They all have the same ideas, they all want the same changes for the people of America. They all make the same promises before elected.The million dollar question is, which one them, if elected will deliver?

To this question, the one who can and will deliver is Hillary Clinton. She does have the people's interest at heart. She is a mother and a wife who stood by her family through rough times and this makes her a fighter. This shows she is a strong woman, a woman who has the will, strength and determination to head a super power.

With an honest, experience and intelligent staff, Hillary can take America out of the mess we are in.

Lyle Johnson   January 5th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Seems to me Ms. Clinton has been in the Senate for several years now. How many times has her Health plan come to the floor for a vote? Don't talk to me about plans for the future, or leadership-in-waiting. Where is the experience and leadership that should have shepherded this health care plan through the Senate and House that is controlled by her party? Last I read the Constitution, Congress makes laws, not Presidents.

Lee, Ann Arbor, MI   January 5th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

The articles states that Hillary says "she's a problem solver." How UNTRUE...she is a "problem MAKER."

She is divisive. She is a liar (as is her husband Bill). She is the most selfish, self-absorbed person in politics AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THAT TYPE OF POLITICS.

It is so refreshing to see some new faces in politics (on both sides). Hopefully someone will win that wants to work with both sides of the isle, make new things happen (as opposed to rehashing old problems which would happen if Hillary ever got elected).

Fred, Walnut Creek, CA   January 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

The American people have had it with the Clinton's...both of them. We're looking for some new people to be in politics. Hillary is so divisive and we're just finishing 7 years of that.

NOTHING IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED IN WASHINGTON BECAUSE THE TWO PARTIES ARE AT EACH OTHERS THROATS.

Thank goodness that there are some new candidates we can have SOME HOPE.

It would be nice if Hillary and Bill would just GO AWAY and let the American people get on with a new start.

Joyce   January 5th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

She thought she had it made because she was a Clinton but Iowa showed her differentl. I only hope that the trend continues. We don't need her for president.

FAIR TAX,LA.   January 5th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I HOPE HER MIKE WAS BROKEN, SHUT UP HILLARY YOU GIVE ME A HEADACHE!!

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   January 5th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

As The Onion has suggested with tongue only half in cheek, her withdrawal from the race would do wonders for her popularity. Her shrill talk is tiresome, and her spouse is delusional about his partner. She'll be history by February 5.

Laurinda   January 5th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

So what else is new, she has been talking for months now. They all have been yaking away about nothing. I am so tired of hearing all their nonsense I have a good mind not to vote for any of them. That's why nothing gets done, all talk and no action. They are all a bunch of liars and thieves. I still say we should have a panel of citizens running the country. It couldn't be any worst than the moron we have in there now who thinks the economy is doing good. Yeah, maybe for the Getty's, Bush's and Cheney's.

bob   January 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

WE DON'T NEED A VISA TO VISIT CANADA [ MAYBE AN I.D, CARD OR PASS ]
WE DO NEED TO PROTECT OUR BOARDERS
WE DO NEED WORK FOR EVERYONE
WE DON'T NEED CHEAP GOODS MADE WITH SLAVE LABOR
WE NEED OTHER ENERGY SOURCES OTHER THAN OIL .
WE SHOULD BE BUYING AMERICAN MADE GOODS
WE SHOULD PROTECT THE WORLD AROUND US.
WE NEED A GOOD EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM THAT IS OPEN TO ALL
WE NEED A GOOD MEDICAL SYSTEM THAT SERVES ALL
WE NEED A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE THATS FREE OF DRUGS

Joey   January 5th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hillary you are the BEST. Stay strong and focused and you will prevail. God Bless You

Another Steve   January 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Gee all the sudden the average person has your attention. Today I don't have to be John or Jane Doe with my 2 1/2 kids living in suburbia with a large mortgage and six figure income. Why haven't you been listening and paying attention to all the others all along. Only now your showing your actually a living breathing caring person. Wow. I'm still not voting for you as it all seems very staged and disingenuous.

Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 5th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Yeah, Hillary loved Iowa, loved Iowan's and loved being IN Iowa for several YEARS, until Thurs evening, Jan 3, '08. It's a part of her message to NH that she LOVES them so much because they haven't voted yet and because she can't STAND Iowa now with her stinging loss to Obama + Edwards.
If she loses NH, she'll just love the next state all the more until she loses there, too.
Hillary is SO transparent, as is Bill.
ABC!

Scott,Tupelo,MS   January 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Hopefully after she loses in New Hampshire like she did in Iowa we will no longer have to deal with her or here anything else about this useless Hag. Maybe the shame will be to much for to handle and she will do everybody a favor and live public life completely and crawl back into her hole.

John, NC   January 5th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Yes, Hillary talks and talks but is very careful not to say anything.

jhon smith   January 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

YOU GO GIRL! I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT YOU WILL PREVAIL

Bob   January 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Hillary Clinton!!!!!! Go Hillary. Hillary will make a difference.

Hillary Clinton 08.

W. T. Moses, Boca Raton, Florida   January 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

As always Hillarious Clinton flip flops constantly......

xtina chicago IL   January 5th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

But she's not a leader. she has already said her tax increases will be the biggest in history. that's not leadership - that's just bigger government. She installed a smoking ban, but that's not leadership - that's controlling people who, if they want to ruin their health, should be free to do so ! :)

Nando   January 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

the problem is that no one is there to hear her thay are all at the Obama Rallys!!!!

Simon, IA   January 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I wish the young voters open their eyes and see substance rather than fluff hope.

Iris   January 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

One can see in Hillary's face and eyes that she is exhausted and stressed. She knows that she will lose the nomination and that just is not an option for her. I think the public is suffering from Clinton fatigue. Why on earth did she say she would appoint Bill to the Supreme Court? These two political animals just need to retire.

Jim: Shes an Old Bag   January 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

The back ground sign in the picture says:
Bageery

Well the old bag belongs at the Bageery.

Ginny CA   January 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

I'm thrilled to see Hillary undaunted and redoubling her efforts to get her message out to the people of New Hampshire. Her question and answer format was a great idea. It offers the voters a chance to throw any subject out and see that she truly is knowledgeable, intelligent, and has specific ideas and plans on how to solve a myriad of problems that Americans face everyday. Hillary is the real deal: honest, dedicated, strong, and a tireless worker for the people of our country including every man, woman, and child. She has shown this same spirit throughout her life. God Bless Her! May all of voters have a chance to hear her and really listen. They will see in her the best that America has to offer.
God's Speed, Hillary!

Adele - Bye Hillary   January 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Hillary the Schillery.

Bill Clinton lies to the senate under oath, and Hillary knew everything except that ?

Hillary is getting more annoying to me by the day.

Hillary's promises are just a list of what Bill never did, with her as his advisor.

nadeem   January 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Young voters will see Clintons efforts as nothing but poll driven politics. Oh i cant win without young voters therefore i will pay attention to them.

She needs to be genuine that is the only chance she has. Fire Penn and company!

Tyrone   January 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I bet it was Bill Clintons idea to go after the youth vote. um yeah ...

What a dog and pony show she is turning out to be. Hillary seems like she is confused not that there is some pressure on she is just not up to the task.

Kerry the tooth fairy seems to be taking away a lot of Hillarys supporters. The Clintons theatrics of planted questions cost them the last little bit of credibilty she had left.

Clintons are all me me me me me me me me me

James, Lawrenceville GA   January 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton is still the best candidate for President. Hillary still has the most experience. Iowa does not tell the whole story of the mode of America. America wants change. America wants Hillary as President. We need a strong cadidate for President in this day and time. Only Hillary can bring change, not the Gop, not Obama.

Hillary 08

FAIR TAX,LA.   January 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

hillary please shut up!! no clintons, your old news!!!

Tyrone   January 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Clinton problem solving in the gym to exceed the fire limits shows how dangerous she is.

She is using her daughter as a prop.

I say Al Gore's movie in University and I am not impressed by the selective editing.

If Hillary thinks her and Bill are going to show up wearing green scarves and have other kids set up to ask questions they are going to support her, she is wrong and I do not like be manipulated.

The Clinton's have embarassed America enough Already.

I wonder if Bill encourages his daughter to bring her friends over???

Jimenez   January 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Clinton 08.

Anne   January 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Running scared. If Mrs. Clinton wins the nomination as I believe she will not,
I am terribly concerned about what that translates into the value of our country.

Anne -Detroit MI   January 5th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Okaaaay , Hillary supporters, she said "SEE IM A PROBLEM SOLVER" . What has she solved that 's so important and helpful to the American people?

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