January 7, 2008
Posted: 03:55 PM ET
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Watch Clinton get emotional at a New Hampshire stop Monday.

PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire (CNN)Hillary Clinton became visibly emotional at a New Hampshire campaign event today after a friendly question from a voter.

At the close of a Portsmouth campaign stop, Marianne Pernold-Young, 64, asked Clinton: "How do you do it? How do you keep up… and who does your hair?"

Clinton began noting that she had help with her hair on "special days," and that she drew criticism on the days she did not. Then she added: "It's not easy, and I couldn't do it if I just didn't, you know, passionately believe it was the right thing to do.

"You know, I have so many opportunities from this country, I just don't want to see us fall backwards," she said, her voice breaking a bit. The audience applauded.

"This is very personal for me, it's not just political, it's [that] I see what's happening, we have to reverse it," she said emotionally, adding that some "just put ourselves out there and do this against some pretty difficult odds.

"But some of us are right and some of us are wrong. Some of us ready and some of us are not. Some of us know what we will do on day one, and some of us really haven't thought that through enough…

"So as tired as I am — and I am. And as difficult as it is to try and keep up what I try to do on the road, like occasionally exercise and try to eat right — it's tough when the easiest food is pizza — I just believe so strongly in who we are as a nation. So I'm gonna do everything I can and make my case and you know the voters get to decide."

The New York senator is under pressure after some weekend surveys showed opponent Barack Obama with a sudden double-digit edge, with less than a day to go until the New Hampshire primary.

At a New Hampshire campaign event, presidential rival John Edwards told reporters he was unaware of Clinton's emotional reaction and would not respond to it, but added, according to CNN's Dugald McDonnell: "I think what we need in a commander in chief is strength and resolve, and presidential campaigns are a tough business, but being President of the United States is also a very tough business. And the President of the United States is faced with very, very difficult challenges every single day, difficult judgments every single day."

– CNN Senior Political Producer Sasha Johnson

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • New Hampshire


Robert Bell   January 7th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

"….and then, as if on cue, her Sunday School teacher appeared in the audience.."

Are we going to repeat the sickley-sweet "Softer Side of Hillary Hillycopter Tour of Iowa" in New Hampshire?

It didn't work in Iowa. She comes across as most phoney at these scripted slow-pitch events.

Stick with the issues, Hillary. Trying to sell yourself like a brand of soap isn't going to fly.

People see through this nauseating junk.

FWIW.

PSK Lakeside, AZ   January 7th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

We don't want to "fall backwards" either, Ms. Clinton. A vote for you would be that fall- and I for one do not plan to make that mistake. The Clinton's have shown America what they are capable of. I demand decency from a candidate- I demand truthfulness & honesty. I'm sorry, ma'am- I just don't see you being able to provide any of those things.

Fred, Washington, dc   January 7th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

It was an acting job……all the lady asked her was about her hair……….I think this is an evil political play. and worse yet………..IT WILL WORK

I predict she wins the New Hampshire Primary due to the BOO HOO BOUNCE :)

shlomoamir   January 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Either as a phony or somneone too weak to do the job….either way, she is too weak and doesn`t have enough experience for the job if she starts bawling now. It takes grace to keep working without crying when running for the office of President. It is telling that Hillary is the only one crying about among all the candidates (both Democratic and Republican), aboutr how hard it is. Booo hooo hoo…..if she can`t stand the heat, maybe she should get out of the room….Not a good choice for someone who has to have their finger on the neuclear trigger. Hillary, please drop out of the race because we need someone who has real experience and is not prone to fits of weeping!!!!

DAVE   January 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

if anybody is buying this they are idiots! this woman will say or do ANYTHING to get back into the white house where her useless husband can feel important again. ENOUGH with the clintons,LET'S MOVE ON !!

Eric   January 7th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

It is funny how Obama and Hillary both try to copy John Edwards.

Mark, NC   January 7th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

That's what you want in a POTUS!!! Cry when things get tough. If she had any chance of me voting for, it just went up in smoke. If Obama was breaking down like this, she would pile on and say he is too weak. I can't watch anymore. She is killing women with this performance. This is worse than the "angry blackman" label. Where is Margerret Thatcher when you need her? The video is worse than I thought….

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4097366

Cat, Costa Mesa, CA   January 7th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Boo Freakin Hoo Hillary! But then again, I get emotional when I talk about my hair too!!

hawk   January 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

This may very well be the END for HILLARY. She's losing it, maybe Dr. Phil should visit her instead of Brittney.

OBAMA/EDWARDS for a better America

Al in Wpg   January 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Another planted question? Poor Hillary-ous. I would cry too if someone asked about my hair. C-mon.

Adam, New York   January 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

You guys are hypocritical jerks. When Hillary shows a human side, you attack her for being weak. When she shows strength and resolve, you call her a liar and devisive.

Grow up and look at the strength this woman brings to the country. She is a citizen, like you and I , only the difference is, she is willing to put everything on the line to serve our nation.

Joe Anon, Chicago   January 7th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

If I could say one thing to Hillary I would say: "Thank you Sen. Clinton for everything you're doing for this country. It's true you will not be the next president, Sen. Obama will, but please remember the you don't need to be president to do great things for this country." Sen. Obama is the right person at the right time to lead this country and I've thought since he announced last Feb that he would breeze to the presidency in the end. Hillary would have been an excellent president, but I wasn't willing to take a chance on her because I fear she would have lost the general election. The republicans wanted her to win badly. They like their chances against her. They're running scared of Obama, and that makes me happy. It's great to be a democrat and great to feel proud of this country again!!

Nomad   January 7th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

You know, I think you Democrats hadd better look at the candidates very carefully and sort out what people have done in their SMALLER jobs as Senators before you're ready to elevate them to being President. Some of them did virtually nothing, including Sen. Edwards from my state of NC. And especially Sen. Obama - hardly ever voting, called lazy by his fellow Senators. If you're an employer, would you promote a worker who didn't perform duties of lesser job with vigor (as JFK would say)? Be VERY careful!!! A good speech maker/writer is wonderful … people get very emotional … but this is VERY serious business choosing our next President. Very dangerous times!!! Think and look at records - not just listen to emotional speeches!!!

Jen, Gainesville, FL   January 7th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

If the emotion was real, she is not qualified for the job of presidency. What we need is a calm president who can deal with issues not emotionally but sensibly.

If the emontion was fake to win "likeability" , it is not going to work. It did not work in Iowa and will not work elsewhere, either.

I have no sympathy for this woman after seeing how mean she was since Saturday.

Ryan   January 7th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

awww….was witto hiwowee tie-ode?

Geeze she has no shame.

Anyone remember the last time any other candidate wept when asked how they keep their hair looking good? I can't. Now let me see, what are the differences between this candidate and all the others? Hmmmmmm…….

Josh Franklin   January 7th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Obviousily this was staged and unnecessary. I know a lot of people think she is a cold politician but I do not think so. I think Senator Clinton is intelligent, strong, and deep down a warm person. She just comes off cold which is not her fault to an extent. But this kind of stunt is not needed–this kind of stunt just gives ammunition to the already huge anti-hillary group.

I will vote for whoever wins the Democratic nomination, which looks to be Senator Obama right now, but Clinton would be an equally good president.

I hope that Obama or Clinton do not pick each other or Edwards as their running mates though–that would be disappointing. Biden is the only Presidential candidate (ex-candidate) that should be considered for the VP spot by either Obama or Clinton

Ray   January 7th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

OMG..Come on. First she is NOT emotional and she is to hard, then she is and she is faking???? Im sure she is tired and its getting to her. Im sure she is scared for her party if Obama gets the nomination and another 8 years if Republicans in the White House.

Im glad to see this side of her. She has always had my vote and will still get my vote.

Hillary 08!

Linda   January 7th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

The whole emotional bit is not very "presidential". I am a woman and was really backing Hillary, but once she gets under pressure, as this article indicates and during the debate when she became "passionate", seemed more like anger to me, I am a little concerned about how she would react in more turbulant times…just a thought.

tennessee gurl   January 7th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

If she can't handle the rigors of an election what makes you think she can handle national security or any other tough situation.

Frank   January 7th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Just a question …

Does it bother anyone that she's breaking down emotionally in just applying for the job? How will she react if she get the job? When things get difficult, will she try to accomplish change by becoming emotional.

Don't get me wrong. I know what all of them are doing is hard, but you have to maintain some level of composure in the public eye - no matter how hard things get.

I believe people expect that from their President - someone who can be (or atleast appear) strong in the face of adversity.

Eric   January 7th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

It is funny to see the robot get emotional, and call it "personal" and not "political". She is taking a page out of John Edwards book. What a joke.

diane   January 7th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

hello, i did leave a comment, but you did not respond or post, because it was in favior of hillary, YOU MUST BE A REPUBLICAN - A BACK STABER!!!!

Jack   January 7th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

This woman is one of the most disingenuous politicians ever to step foot on the national stage. I am so pleased to see America is leaning towards change and away from this self-centered opportunist.

parforthecourse   January 7th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I am detecting some real SEXISM in the media. She can do no right…you guys better tread very carefully……..very carefully.

Kay Mistlebauer   January 7th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

They all are fighting like hell to bury Hillary…
but she is not letting it happen. I think she has proven her strength to be
President of the United States.

J, Texas   January 7th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Adam, you are completely correct.

As others have said, Hillary can be calculating at times; so can anyone really believe that knowing the criticism she would get from showing emotion, that she would take this chance?

Can we just take this as a person is passionate about the job she wants to do as President and that what happened today was completely unscripted?

I wish I was in an earlier state so I could help Hillary win the nomination!

Jether J.   January 7th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I was honestley happy when I found Hillary was running as a Presidential candidate. Then I saw her denate on Saturday on ABC and I was terrified at the way she conducted herself. No doubt, she is very knowledgeble and articulate but she can be so cold at that at times it makes me believe that at a time at like this. She should remain positive and stick with the issues at hand.

I believe America needs someone who will give us hope that the economy will survive this mortage crisis, work together with all members of Congress so that our troops will gradually come home, and someone who can re-build our image to the eyes of the international community. Because no matter how much we'd like to believe America can stand alone, we do need to care about what the rest of the world thinks about us.

BTW, I'm voting for Barack Obama…Obama 'O8!

Gobama, NY, NY   January 7th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

HILARY IS CRYING?
Alligator tears?

Or

Obama is doing to Hilary what Bill cannot do: INSTILL SOME EMOTION INTO THAT COLD WOMAN!
LOL

DecFario, New york NY   January 7th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Adam -

You can't seriously believe she's being genuine here. C'mon how many of us break down when we get asked about our hair. I don't care how rigorous campaigning is, this is certainly a phony moment on her part.

Roland, Clifton - NJ   January 7th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I am so sick of the Hillary bashers. Whatever this individual does she is criticized for. I say look at her long record. She has been fighting for the down-trodden since the 70s. She is bright, articulate and has thought through solutions for our enormous problems. To call for change is easy; to bring about real change is tough. Hillary is America's best chance to restore balanced hope for all Americans. If she doesn't make it, America loses. She will be fine, but we won't.

parforthecourse   January 7th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

THANK YOU TEXAS:

I am not even a Hillary supporter, and i am angry. I am an Obama supporter, an african american woman, who is about to vote for Hillary because it is obvious the media is trying to bury her.

ebp   January 7th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

All of a sudden, now that she's behind, her new catch words are "change" and "personal". I'm embarrassed for her that she's now channeling Obama and thinking that the American people aren't smart enough to notice. It's pathetic. Also, Bill was noted for his ability to "cry on cue". I guess he taught her that trick too. The question that got her all emotional was probably another one of those "planted questions" she's known for. Heaven forbid a foreign head of state should ask about her hair.

lynn R.   January 7th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Okay—with all due respect wasn't it Edwards saturday night who said
something to the effect that the run for Pres was deeply personal to him.
It was a good moment for him saturday.
I really hope you are sincere too.
It just sounds like "me too"
RL
Ohio

Mike   January 7th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

You guys are such haters. She is not the enemy! She's someone who has a respectable record and done a lot more than Obama and Edwards put together. Maybe this isn't her time, but she still deserves respect.
And by the way, isn't interesting that the only thing a candidate with NO resume can run on is change. What else would an Edwards or Obama run on, they have no record. Examine the facts before you jump on the bandowagon-

Ray   January 7th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Obama supporters can be HATEFULL!!!

Your not voting for the next American Idol, Wake up!!!

Hillary is the only person who can fix the problems of the last 7 soon to be 8 years!!! Obama is all talk!!!

Hillary 08!

diane   January 7th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

hello, still waiting for my first comment to be posted; oh yeah, you must be a republican, cnn- just like fox tv- FEEDOM OF SPEECH- POST MY ORIGINAL COMMENT, KEEP YOUR WORD. STOP STABBING ME IN THE BACK !!!

Dan, NJ   January 7th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I am by no means a Hillary fan (and am commenting soley on reports I've read) but I believe thisshow of emotion my be the most genuine Hillary we have seen. She "sees what's happening", namely, she is losing because people don't like her. She undoubtedly went into this with the feeling that she would win easily. I don't care how strong you are (and she is), it has to get to you to have millions of people lining up against you because they do not like you.

She brought it on herself but I do pity her.

Jim   January 7th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Once again, John Edwards is proving unfit to lead our country-Clinton's experience is used against her by a man who will be a replica of Jimmy Carter in the late 1970s: unable to pass legistlation and despised as an outsider.
Painful though it is to some ideologues, chang e comes in increments in our political system, and the Framers designed our government that way. Hillary understands this, John Edwards obviously doesn't, and Barack Obama's talk of 'sweeping bipartisan change' is simply loony.
As for Edwards trying to take advantage of Sen Clinton's display of emotion, this just shows what a sinister, shallow-minded opportunist he really is…

Lu   January 7th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

If anything I see Obama as a fake person.. he speaks beautifully.. If you think about it he's only been a senator for 1 year.. Rookie year doesn’t count your Barely involved .. I'll give him his 2nd year As for his 3rd year his been on the road running for President… so what the hell are these people voting for?

Diane, Whitestone, New York   January 7th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

We now know Iowa and Wyoming belongs to Obama, so say he goes on to win New Hampshire, and South Carolina, Hillary could very well still win the nomination. Don’t forget a nominee needs 270 of the 530 electoral votes to be elected president. And with 166 electoral votes she is promised, she needs 104 more to go before the presidency is hers, whereas, Obama needs 204 more electoral votes to cinch the presidency.

Mario   January 7th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Oh my gosh!!!! here we go again, old Clinton getting emotional over what? please get rid ofthis cow!!!! finish this month off with her not going any farther! This sorry excuse of a he/she has gotto go! she cry's, then yells, then talks softly, then screams like a rapper. Same old tune same old lady with no new ideas, 35 years of what? she is bad abd depressing for this country, GRET RID OF THIS LYING DOG!!

She is trying to be AL Gorest and win an award for the lousest actor, she wins, get rid of he.

GO Mitt!

trent porter, tx   January 7th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Dear Indepdents: PLEASE DONT LET US DOWN, RON PAUL IS THE ONLY WAY!

cheaplaborcapialistnot   January 7th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Here is the deal. Hillary would make a effective president.
Obama has the potential to be a great president.
Being the front runner he is going to have to stand up against the republclone attack machine AND beat the democratic establishment. Than he has to deliver.

Enthusiasm is great, but will it last?
Are you willing to take a chance on an unproven leader?

think before you vote….but VOTE!

Ron M.   January 7th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Hillary still has my vote and I for one will not be swayed by negative right-wing postings on this blog!

trent porter, tx   January 7th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Dear Independents: PLEASE DONT LET US DOWN, RON PAUL IS THE ONLY WAY!

AJ   January 7th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

I don't know about the rest of you, but breaking down on the stump is not the sort of Presidential behavior I want demonstrated before I cast my vote. And when contrasted with the manic behavior I saw on the ABC news debate, Yelling at Edwards, then sitting back and gushing at the bone Obama threw her with the small compliment, it was bizarre.

I was originally for Hillary, a year ago, but there have been so many faces she has shown, and not all good, that this latest break-down comes off contrived and staged.

It also says something when Bill sells Hillary to the voters way better than she can sell herself. Take away the last name, and her gender, and compare that to Obama. It's obvious what the choice is.

At this point, the balance I want to see is an Obama-Edwards ticket.

LKD   January 7th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Give me a break-a politician showed a human side and she is condemed.If Hilary survived the humilitation she must have gone thru during her husband's Presidency and now has the guts to come out punching and run for the same office well then you go girl!!Maybe if more politicians showed their human side a little our country would not be in the condition that it is in now.

RK, San Francisco, CA   January 7th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

I dunno, from the woman who's campaign advisors tell her to display emotion crying over her hair seems like a very overdone fake. I could be wrong, and I'd vote for her, but I still think that this was a poorly done fake.

Q: How do you do your hair?

A: It's so difficult *sniff sniff*

I mean, that sounds a little fake. She didn't need that…

kash   January 7th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

After looking at the coments, I could not stop writing this. Why should we be so synical, why shouldn't we give benefit of doubt to hillary. I saw the video and if anyone could fake that it should be an oscar winning acting, which I doubt she is capable. So please let's be reasonable

parforthecourse   January 7th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Bush cries - he gets a pass

Bush inappropriately winks and nods — he gets a pass

Edwards repeatedly raises his voice in the debates - he gets a pass

Hillary raises her voice - its called "The Moment"

Hillary displays emotion and cries - she is falling apart.

WOMEN OF HIS COUNTY SOMETHING IS AMISS HERE!!!

I do not know who the nominee should be…but looks like sexism to me…pure and simple. American is simply not ready to "listen" to a woman.

I honestly believe that some in the media will not be happy unless she faints!

James   January 7th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Oh my God, I hope voters actually wake up and realize that Obama is not going to lead this great land to change. What has he actually changed as a senator? Oh wait, he'd actually have to show up and vote to change anything. Also, do you not find it ironic that the biggest support for Obama has come from the female crowd in the 18-50 year old range. Oh, and let's not forget that would be the same crowd who watch Oprah and since Oprah decided to jump on the Obama wagon then he must be right because Oprah only touches things that turn to gold.

It is amazing how people do not really look at the issues and what has happened but base it on the garbage reporters throw around and whether a candidate "welled up with tears" or "looked tired" or any other line that a reporter uses to try and sell their article.

Bottom line, neither Edwards or Obama have the practical experience to do much of anything as president and sending either of those as the Democratic nominee will only help the Republican nominee win the presidency for another 4 years. God help us all if that happens. I don't know about the rest of you, but this country has went to hell in the last 8 years and I hope you all are bright enough to make the right vote to change that.

Paul   January 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Tough crowd! You all act like she got into a disagreement with someone and started crying. I've never seen her flinch — in a debate or otherwise.

I'm neither anti-Hillary nor pro-Hillary and haven't decided who I'll be supporting (or even which party at this point), but I appreciate seeing some genuine humanity, passion, and emotion in our candidates and I guess I'm not so cynical as to believe that everything Hillary does is scripted and artificial. She has a good sense of humor when she isn't trying too hard, can be tough when she needs to be, and, yes, can show a little bit of her softer side to her supporters.

I appreciate the passion and emotion I see in many of the candidates.

John New York, NY   January 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I find it refreshing to see Hillary Clinton in an unscripted moment. I believe her words were spontaneous and genuine this time.

Still, I can barely imagine Margaret Thatcher starting to cry if asked about her hair.

Brooke, Philadelphia, PA   January 7th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

You guys are ridiculous. Nothing she does will ever get people to accept her. I am so sick of the Clinton hate, it's been 16 years. GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's probably exhausted and she didn't break down, she just choked up. Big deal. She's not calculating and awful like you people think she is.

You're all just upset because she actually showed the real Hillary she is: warm and can get emotional at times.

You all should be ashamed of yourselves for having such hate towards her. Let it go.

GO HILLARY!! I'm glad to see her show emotion like this, it means she's HUMAN. I'm behind her all the way!!!

kaycee   January 7th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Obama has the best judgement of all the candidates on a lot of issues, especially foreign pollicy issues which other so-called experienced washignton insiders do not have. He made the right judgement by speaking out against the Iraq war, and he has a clear shot at what we need to do to send a strong signal to parkistan so that they can start acting and stop habouring terrorists and Anti-American extreemists. He spoke about his plans to act if Musharaf will not act when there is sufficient intelligence of Alquida opperatives in pakistan, and he was right. Obama was criticized for his comments and judgement especially by hillary Clinton, who blasted him as being "Naieve" and a someone who deals with hypotheticals. But now with the current political unrests in Pakistan and the exposure of the corrupt musharaf adminstration and how the US has aided the pakistani government with billions of dollars is steaming, the general puplic now knows the truth about what is going on in washighton, which washighton insiders like Hillary clinton are not willing to make known to the American people. It is very clear that we need change in America, and there is a "feirce urgency" for that change. That is why Obama, who "change" has been his motto from the begining, is the candidate to vote for. VOTE FOR OBAMA.

Joe Morgan   January 7th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

You see, the thing you have to realize is that, being the Hall of Famer and World Champion that I am, I really don't know about all this soft and emotional stuff. With the Big Red Machine, we never had to worry about that mushy stuff becasue we were too busy winning. I do know that the only time I shed some tears is when some champagne was shot into my eye after one of our many many victory celebrations.

thomas Scully, St.Petersburg, Fl   January 7th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Look where the John Wayne "tough cowboy" mentality has got us. There is an old expression "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world". How many more cowboys do we have to endure sitting in the presidential office before we realize that a person can be smart, sensitive,strong,and sympathetic and be just what this country so desparetly needs to get us back on track. How about a woman in thier for real change and this is coming from a real man. yes! there are pelnty of us out there with plenty of testosterone that can and will support Hillary for president. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!

Jane Buchanan, Dallas, Texas   January 7th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I really don't think she has what it takes to be president. She can blast people, get angry if they disagree with her but all in all she is just not capable and that is the cold, hard truth. Whoever thought she was?

Bill W - PA   January 7th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

YUK! Puh-lease. I guess the polls this week indicate people want to see her "softer side." This woman truly disgusts me. he will truly stop at nothing.

Get her an emmy.

Nomad   January 7th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

True that, Mike!!! Exactly what I was pointing out!!! Neither Edwards nor Obama are respected Senators. But I do disagree they have "no" record - that have a "terrible" record!!!

kris   January 7th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

this is why clinton is crying.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071025075519AAIzqiS&show=7

Josh Maloney, Oakland, CA   January 7th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

As an Obama supporter I admire Hillary Clinton very much. I think she is genuine and would be an outstanding leader. I would like to see both she and Obama have some role in the next administration.

lyn - South Africa   January 7th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I wish I was an American to be able to vote for the next president, I think most of you dont even appreciate how advanced and professional your political system is, what worries me is that the average American has the audacity to call someone like Hillary Clinton uneducated! Do you even read up on what these candidates believe in and are all about. Irrespective of your personal feelings towards a woman president - think with your brains for once and elect a competent person with years of experience - and that can only be HR Clinton. Go Democrats and HR CLINTON 08!!

Cove   January 7th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

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

Mark, Toronto Ontario   January 7th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

A planted question, a rehearsed response..all dutifully recorded ..maybe Hillary can explain sometime how being a "First Lady" qualifies as experience..unless she is counting years of pillow talk with Bill.

Wayne, Greenville TX   January 7th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

PSK Lakeside, AZ January 7, 2008 1:50 pm ET

… I demand decency from a candidate- I demand truthfulness & honesty…..

I guess that means you'll be voting Democratic in November. None of the republicans by definition are decent, truthful, or honest.

Aidyn   January 7th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I saw the moment and it was not fake. I almost cried myself. She was not crying about how she does her hair, she got emotional talking about how much she loves this country.

jo   January 7th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I whole heartily agree with Adam from New York and Nomad! Why are people buying into this notion that experience means nothing. We need to look at the accomplishment of the candidates to see what their lives work has been about…what have they done to help and serve our country. People do get motivated by a great speech but that is only words! I want to see action…..What have you done and are going to do for our country. We are in a BIG mess right now because of our leadership for the last 7 years…lets not base or decision on the next president on saying they will make "change" but someone who has the capability of bring about those changes. We can't afford another 4 years of BAD leadership…..give me experience over words any day…especially when it come to choosing the next president. Hillary has my vote!

parforthecourse   January 7th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

One additional item on the issue of sexism from this Obama African American Supporter:

As mentioned earlier…..the disrespect shown for Mrs. Clinton is appalling…..
If we want change…let us change our discourse and began to respect her right, a woman's right to run for President……….just as we respect Mr. Obama's right.

Wayne   January 7th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

You can play misty and wounded and get out the pants-suit crowd to vote but I dont see that routine playing well with Putin or Musharif. Obama is winning because we want change and not someone so transparently lusting for power.

HH, NY   January 7th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Fred, Washington, dc: do you know how to read? The lady asked her how she held her self up…and THEN asked about her hair (a personal compliment that women seem to appreciate…no harm in that). If you cannot read properly, don't comment. You only look like the fool you obviously are.

Supporter of truths teller   January 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Emotional? It is both funny and crazy.

Kelly   January 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Duncan Hunter is the only one way to go!!
Secure Borders
Stop dealing with China
Keeps jobs in the USA
Pro Life
Pro 2nd Amend

http://www.gohunter08.com

Ennis   January 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Its just PMS. Quick someone get her a Hershey bar and a Midol!!!!

Fred Thompson   January 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I've seen better acting in Die Hard 2.

IK   January 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

She is a lady, yet tough enough, focused and goal oriented.
She can make it. Forget Iowa…

Dee Ward Mena, AR   January 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Like several have already commented on…Hillary can do no right according to the press and her rivals. She is human and I'm sure she is exhausted physically and mentally. If any other candidate has put so much of themselves in this race, I sure don't know who it is. Hillary has done so much for this country and will continue to do so. Two states DO NOT A PRESIDENT PICK, remember there are 48 more and I intend for my vote to count, how about the rest of you. How come it is ok for Huckabee to come in 3rd or 4th in NH and he is doing great but if Hillary doesn't come in first then she is out of the race. I hate to tell you obama followers, he has along way to go and he won't make it. For one thing, running as a black doesn't get it. He is HALF black. He is proud of his black heritage, does that mean he is not proud of his white heritage, his MOM…You don't vote for a candidate because he is black, or because she is a woman, you vote for the best qualified person and that is definitely HILLARY ALL THE WAY…. Lets hear it for Hillary…

Justin, MA   January 7th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Looks like Diane from New York is a bit confused on the numbers. Yes Hillary has 169 (not 166) votes but she needs 2,025 not 270. 270 is for the general election with the Electoral College. The Republican number to win the nomination is 1,191; with Romney in the lead with 26.

ranrod823   January 7th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I really think the Clinton campaign would still work without the negative attacks. This is why John Edwards would never win because all we hear from him is his attacks rather than his message. His middle class message is overclouded with his status-quo rhetoric. People are just tired of negative campaigns. Go HIllary! stay positive even if they are attacking you.

Janice   January 7th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Just what I thought all along: she's a paper tiger. No backbone, no guts, no courage. Get out while you still have a molecule of self respect, Hillary. Use this defeat to work on your personal demons. You'll be a better person.

FL on the 29th   January 7th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

There's just no satisfying anyone, is there??

She's too hard. She's too soft. She's too experienced. She lacks the right kind of experience.

So instead… let's put fresh-out-of-diapers Barack Obama in the job?? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

I'm glad Hillary is showing some humanity. It's more real than the soap opera acting coming out of the Obama campaign.

Hillary in '08!!!

Joe   January 7th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

At least Hillary is not a former pot-head or cocaine user like Obama.
At least Hillary shows up to vote and does not vote "present" like Obama.
At least Hillary has the experience to be President unlike Obama.
At least Hillary is not playing on the sides to be Vice-President, like Edwards.
At least Hillary is tested, veted and able to lead from day one !

andrew   January 7th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I can understand the criticism of hillary clinton on this and many issues, frankly i don't like her as a candidate, but what is really confusing is how people on here can criticize her and say that obama is so much better. Neither one of them is a good candidate. For people looking at Obama, believing that he is going to bring republicans and democrats together, listening to him claim change is more important than experience. For the last 7 years the biggest problem in this country is that people fell for that same tired old line in 2000. Like it or not, we elected someone then (or the supreme court appointed, whichever you prefer) who had almost the same foriegn policy experience (none to very little), and look where that got us. About the only reason to vote for either one of them is that bill clinton has ties with heads of state around the world, he's charismatic, and he can sell almost anything. At least if we needed something done, they could find him somewhere in the whitehouse with an intern and send him. I live in indiana, and will not have a chance to vote before the primaries are decided. I wish however, people in this country would stop voting with what their hearts say is the right thing to do, and listen to their heads, whichever candidate they end up voting for, at least there would be reason behind it, not blind hope.

Teris   January 7th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Yes lets all vote in another testosterone filled man with no brains, no experience, does cocaine, smokes cigarettes, takes money from Oprah, wants to bomb Iran, and is a male chauvanestic attitude, yes by all means vote him in.
Yes lets vote another George Bush into the Whitehouse, also had no experience and has brought this country to its knees economically and into invading other countries that have nothing to do with Terrorists.

I can see it now…Reverend Al Sharpton as Vice President…
and Oprah as the Foreign Secretary of State…
mmmmm….sounds good!
And watch the Republicans laugh all the way to the whitehouse.
Obama does not have what it takes to be a President. there is alot more you don't know about him,,,, yet!!

Glo   January 7th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Perhaps no other presidential candidate has been asked about keeping their hair looking good because she is the first.

She is not prone to fits of weeping. She has shown that she has feelings. She responded to the person calmly, sensibly. We need leaders who show that they truly care.

Ron Az   January 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I am frightened, I believe that if Senator Obama wins the presidency, he will be the first black president in the history of our country. Please don't take me wrong, there is nothing wrong with that. But, I 'll bet that every black lobbist in the United States will be sitting on his doorstep and every black community leader will be expecting favors for the black population in our country. I have said this before and I'll say it again, Their is no such thing as race, religion, or personal feelings in the presidential offiice, The president works for the American people no matter what religion or race they belong to. When a man is sitting in the Oval office as president, he has to make decisions that are right for the country as a whole and refuse to make decisions for one religion or one race of people. I NEVER tell people my race, if they ask, I say, I am an American!! Thats where we all should be. Its time the American people come together as one and stop playing their own personal race card. If all of these people who play their race cards when things get rough, why didn't they just stay in their own country. WHILE YOU ARE LIVING ON AMERICAN SOIL , YOU ARE AN AMERICAN, IF YOU BELIEVE OTHERWISE, THEN IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO LEAVE MY COUNTRY.
Maybe some day we will not have Countries, our planet will be just one United Federation. Until that time we must be true to the Country we are living in. If you find you cannot be faithful to the country you live in, its time you left and went to the country you consider home. If you stay, be true to America and stop trying to tear her down. God Bless You All.

Bren   January 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Crocodile tears? I'm a woman and have been accused of shedding such tears. In my case, they didn't affect anyone but us two. Clinton on the other hand will benefit or not from her outcry, at the hand of millions of ppl. Political platforms are not the place to be overtly emotional. I wonder if she cried with Bill when he was doing his deed.

I love food by the way… flanboyanteats type of food :)

anonymous   January 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I kinda have to agree with people here a bit. She has shown she can stand up to certain things…When she does that, she gets bashed for being a liar, but when she shows emotion, you bash her by saying she's weak. I think we could use someone with at least a little emotion…

JORGE DE ZAMACONA   January 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I voted for Bush Sr, and Bush Jr., The first time, but the best eight years for America in the last 20 hav been the Clinton Years. Hillary has been giving of erself even before they reached the White House. Her record speaks for helsef and her humanity spells good judgement. She is a far better known quantity and quality than any one running out there. No one has been scrutinized as much as she has been millions of Dollars were spent trying to bring her and her husband down, and they prevailed! She is as American as apple pie and better prepared for the job she seeks than any one on either party. A woman ran the argest populated democracy in the world, Hatcher did a desent job in England, Germany has a woman leading it, and so does Argentina, and the recently assesinated Buhtto, governed Pakistan,and none of them were as prepared as Hillary.

Men have ruined this nation it is time for a woman, and a well prepared one at that, to take it over.

What have the rest done before they came to live off of the traugh?

Karen   January 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

What is going on CNN? I am hoping you are having system issues. The haters are the only ones getting posted. No, I wouldn't dare mention Obama after getting dumped 3 times. I'm with Diane, what's up?

Jay   January 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

This is silly. As a liberal it does not bother me if Clinton or Obama becomes president. They are both progressive candidates. What's wrong in showing emotion? This is case where people play a gender card. The implication of Edwards remarks are —don't trust women they are too emotional. It puzzles me that Edwards whose fortune is based on manipulating emotions would make such a sexist comment.

Jim   January 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Do we really need a president who can't handle a bit of a set back without crying about it? Thank goodness she wasn't dealing with Saddam and Bush did. Does she think crying to Iran's leader will help diffuse the current situation?

MARTY MCCLAIN   January 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I'M FOR HILLARY- ABAMA IS LIKE PEOPLE I HAVE HIRED & FIRED OVER THE YEARS. TWO WEEKS ON THE JOB- AND THEY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THE JOB - WHAT EVERYBODY IS DOING WRONG. BUT,GIVE THEM RESPONSIBILITY & THEY FAIL

Gary   January 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

If you can't stand the heat….get out of the kitchen

Horatio; Henderson, NV   January 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

It's….all….slipping…away…..

Just drop out and let the better candidate take us where we need to go. Don't embarrass yourself and our party by trying to spoil the good name of our best chance at the preidency for your own selfish ambition. There is room for you on the Obama bandwagon - we'll save a seat for you, as long as you show class in defeat.

Obama '08.

LeeAnn N. Taylor, San Francisco, Ca   January 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

She wasn't crying over her hair, you idiots. She was talking about her love for the country and what she wants to do and how hard battling the "warm and fuzzy" zealots (Obama and Edwards supporters) is. She got emotional so what? The Obama crazies all talk about his emotional speeches, but Hillary can't show her passion for the country and what she wants to do? Give me a huge friggin' break. I hope you all aren't as hateful and cynical in your daily lives as you seem to be here b/c hate and anger will take 10 years off of your life.

Mark Columbus, Ohio   January 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Her staff told her that she was way over the top the other night at the debate (being vicious towards Edwards) - told her to tone it down. Now she's crying and we're seeing the softer side of Hillary. Personally, I think she needs acting lessons.

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Mindy Chatsworth, California   January 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I think Hillary Clinton is being unfairly trashed in the media and has been from day one. I am surprised she hasn't cracked before now. The comments here only reinforce my feelings. Why she even would bother to try and make history as the first woman president, I have no idea. Just reading some of the brutal comments here would be enough for me to say, Who needs it!

I think her emotional moment was geniune. These people are not robots or machines, they are human beings. We should not forget that. So now she's too weak to be president because she showed some feelings? Unbelievable. Or she's just being a phony and trying to be manipulative. This woman really cannot win no matter what she does. I would get upset too if the media was callously writing my epitaph before even one single vote has been cast in a primary. It's a disgrace.

Everyone is jumping on the Obama bandwagon, it would seem. I, for one, will not be one of them. I want to wait and see before I make my decision. There is a lot we don't know about Obama. I want to see the media start grilling him and put him in the hot seat for once. Let's see how he handles some real pressure. Let the media take the gloves off and put Obama under the same kind of scrutiny as the other presidential candidates. Then let's see how he holds up.

Hillary should hang in there and tough it out. The big primaries are still to come on February 5 and she should stay and fight.

Dee Ward Mena, AR   January 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

By the way, obamas comment "you're likeable enough Hillary" was lower then usual even for obama. He and edwards should be ashamed of themselves for how they conducted themselves in the debate. I wouldn't have been surprised for edwards to grab obama and hug and kiss him…He probably doesn't even like him but he thinks obama will come in first in NH and hopes to come in second ahead of Hillary so would do and say anything to do so. I am so disappointed in edwards, I used to admire him but he certainly has changed my opinion in this run for the Presidency…Also, How can she be so unlikeable and be voted "The most admired woman in the world"

Bren   January 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Crocodile tears? I'm a woman and have been accused of shedding such tears. In my case, they didn't affect anyone but us two. Clinton on the other hand will benefit or not from her outcry, at the hand of millions of ppl. Political platforms are not the place to be overtly emotional. I wonder if she cried with Bill when he was doing his deed.

I love food by the way… http://www.flanboyanteats.com type of food :)

Tom Davie   January 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Again, 99% of the people who responded here talk about political tactics, slurs and other piles of crap.

America is in trouble. We need a GOOD president.

Obama is NOTHING like Bobby Kennedy or JFK. That is just the latest SPIN for the weak minded. Their entire lives were different.

I had VERY high hopes the Democratic party would get the whitehouse.

If Obama gets nominated, I will vote for McCain or Guiliani. We need someone who is ACTUALLY CAPABLE of running the country. AMERICA is in one of the most difficult periods of our HISTORY .

We have no time to put another forest gump with good intentions in the whitehouse. We JUST DID THAT for 8 years.

There is nothing wrong with Obama per se. He is simply NOT READY to be president. You cant go from virtually NOTHING to PRESIDENT of the most powerfull country on the planet.

The world itself will be much more volitile if Obama gets elected.

I would still vote for edwards if he won, but he doesnt really have much of a chance.

DemVoter, NH   January 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Love the scripted softball questions from the audience, Hillary. Kind of reminds me of, who was it now? Oh, yeah, George W. Bush. Are you guys sharing campaign strategists? Maybe even the actors you get to ask you questions at these events?

parforthecourse   January 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

LADIES …….

Demand Respect

Demand Respect

dislike her, do not vote for her….but demand respect for her as a woman.

do not let them do this to her. My anger is mounting…she is one of us…do not let them disrespect her.

Jack K.   January 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Way to go John!!

This is a much easier test of her mettle–than actually being President!!

If she can't handle the primaries–how will she handle the tempo in the White House–when faced with multiple decisions/priorities on the home front and abroad.

Another reason we need a President who can carry the burden–along with the added burden of fending off the GOP attacks, and tackling the tough issues related to meaningful reforms in Washington. It will be a heavy load the next President bears.

John is the man to carry the burden!!

g sheahan   January 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I strongly believe that you are the best person for the job. I wish people would realize that as nice a person as Obama is, he does not have the experience
to do the job at this critical time. We are fighting for our lives here
and we need experience in the White House!

Dyanne VA   January 7th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Get real, Hillary….You were only asked "Who does your hair. The answer was
as fake as her hair color.

Fred Thompson   January 7th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Kelly,

Duncan Hunter is a closet wierdo, just like Larry Craig.

Kimberly Peacock   January 7th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

I don't know how she does it. I am in tears for Sen. Clinton. I would give up and move to England, or Canada. She has to deal with the unfounded hate, the slander, and its disgusting!!!

Double standard all the way. This is why she must win and I am going to make the maximum contribution to her campaign.

Jaik , chicago, IL   January 7th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

She has impressed me in the debates every time, but she has always left the flavor of a political opportunist flapping in the wind this way and that. She probably would be a strong president, she is so devisive as a candidate however, and the presidents #1 job , is to win the election for the party, I don't think she could win over republicans. Her career isn't over if she looses, regardless it is very very early on. All states should vote on the same day, this is ridiculous and undemocratic.

Heath Cannon   January 7th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

This is called real passion people! We asked for a real Hillary, a human Hillary, a Hillary with feelings and this is it. Obama is too young to lead, to inexperienced, to naive. Clinton's tears are real, and should serve as a warning to us all should Obama win. He is a brilliant visionary man, but he is not ready…and if he does win the nomination, the Republican attack machine will eat him alive, tear him to shreds - then what are we left with? The bottom line is experience and electability here. Notice no response from the Republicans - they WANT Obama to win because they know they can destroy him in the primaries - they are terrified of Clinton because they are terrified of the Democratic revolution with a nationally electable candidate.

sfotransplant   January 7th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Good grief, she should be the next one to get an Oscar for that acting performance. After all these of years of being the stoic, hard one in the family, we're supposed to believe this????? Give it up, gal.

Al in Wpg   January 7th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Imagine giving someone a job interview and they start to tear-up. Seriously. Now imagine you got to give someone an interview to be your boss, and they start to tear-up. This is totaly going to back-fire. Get rid of whichever advisor told you to turn on the water-works. And where in the world was this campagne stop, the woman's washroom. not a gent in the crowd.

David   January 7th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Sounds familiar. When women don't want a ticket, they cry. When this woman wants the presidency, she cries.

WAHHHH!! I WANT THE PRESIDENCY!!

Give me a break. Maybe this was a job just for us men.

nightmare in New York   January 7th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

How can Hillary be a viable candidate for President when she is crying like a little child having a temper tamtru

joseph   January 7th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

I believe it's a blessing that Obama did not spent much time in Washington before deciding to run for the presidency. His short time in the capital also put him in a unique position with an experience that is different from all the other candidates.

Andrew   January 7th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Some of you people are sick, and many of you, I'm sure are 20 year old Obama Groupies. She shows no emotion, shes an ice queen. She tears up a little when asked a pretty good question "How do you keep going," and you condemn her for being fake or weak.

Hillary Clinton is not the problem with our politics.

The problem is the very people who have demonized her for pathetic reasons and find a sick satisfaction in making her their personal symbol of all that is bad. GROW UP!

Bob, NJ   January 7th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

PURE DESPERATION!! She is trailing by over 10 percentage points in New Hampshire with the clock ticking away. This is a desperation play for attention and sympathy. Cold and calculated, scripted. No real emotion there. What a phony.

Steve, Landing, NJ   January 7th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I'm sorry, what exactly has Ms. Clinton accomplished again? She shot to fame as a student because of her impassioned speeches, became a lawyer, married a politician, acted in an advisory capacity for twenty-five years, and then became a Senator. For 8 years she did Senatey things, but hasn't got the longest list of accomplishments to be bragging about, and now she's running for President. Her record isn't much different than Obama's–prominence based on skill with rallying and speaking, impressive legal credentials, followed by a relatively short time in elected office.

Out of interest, all you people condemning Obama's lack of experience and supporting Clinton, why weren't you on board for Joe Biden? Why aren't you supporting Richardson now? Those are the guys who have the genuine experience: long records of doing good work, huge political and international connections, vast foreign policy experience. Everything Clinton's said about Obama could be applied tenfold to her by these guys. What's the deal?

Zoeysmom, Vista CA   January 7th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Most of these posts are confirming what I have suspected all along. It is still impossible for a woman to be elected POTUS. It is easier to be a black man in America and be taken seriously as a potential leader of the free world. One minute you want her to be a reachable, touchable human being but then the next if she's not a ball-buster, you want nothing to do with her. She can't win in your narrow minded eyes. I campaigned for Bobby Kennedy back in 1968. Barack Obama is no Bobby Kennedy. There is something about him that I find unsettling, not to mention his lack of hard core experience. The world is a difference place these days. I am a black female Californian with a Gore 08 sticker on her car but Senator Clinton will get my vote on February 5.

velma   January 7th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Hillary hang in there. Right now the men in the presidential race are ganging up on you, but soon that part will be over and it will be one-on-one, then things will dramatically change. It will be great to hear you called "President Clinton". You are the only one that can get this country back on track. The strong thrive and survive; you are doing both magnificently.

DemVoter, NH   January 7th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

From Al in Wpg: "And where in the world was this campagne stop, the woman's washroom. not a gent in the crowd"

I can just hear the strategists now…"Senator Clinton, this is a woman-heavy audience. Perfect time to show some tears. Would you like us to go get you the eye drops?"

SteveM   January 7th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

There's no crying on the campaign trail !!!!!

Jason Smith   January 7th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I am an upstate New Yorker, and I am supposedly represented by Hillary….and I feel that she has done nothing for New York state….

The horrendous performance of the last Republican governor, Pataki, propelled Dems into power here, including Hillary…not anything she did personally…..

Hillary especially has done nothing but say what she is going to do. In this region, for example, after recent, devastating floods, she toured and made appearances and that was it….

She has done nothing, even while many upstate NYers still have no health insurance, jobs (and people) continue to leave except for Walmart and other Big Box stores which lead to low-wage service sector jobs, mom and pop stores continue to go under, rural economies are suffering, farms are going under and turning into new subdivisions, which I would think are unncessary with our current housing situation, and will further depress prices…

Bottom line: Hillary hasn't done anything concrete in her home state that she can point to as proof of her ability to do anything….and I am getting tired of her campaigning about change without doing anything that would seem to indicate any advantage of her so-called "experience" besides knowing how to manipulate people and play the political game……

Then again, while Rudy had an initial surge stemming from post 9/11 hopes, the same which re-elected Bush, and we can all see where that has gotten us today….

Justin, Houston, TX   January 7th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Wow, it's really sad case for Hillary and all women should take note. The very ones saying she's too tough, it doesn't semm like she care, i just don't like her, etc, etc. The minute she shows an ounce of emotion call her weak. That's the exact reason she has to be sound so hard all the time. It's really disgusting how sad and pathetic this country is.

I'm a lifelong Democrat, but one thing I know for sure is that if Barack is the nominee I will definitely be voting for Rudy or McCain. I won't have anything to do with a party that has so much unwarranted contempt and are so blinded by their hatred for someone they are willing to buy a bag of hot air. Even ray Charles could see from the debate Saturday night that only one person on that stage was ready to be President and that was Hillary.

Arun   January 7th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Folks,

There are 48 more states to go after this state. Trust me, Iowa and New Hampshire will not have the last word. Come out west, the support is incredible for her, and we have elected plenty of African-American officials, so we don't have to feel like, we have to elect one to be a part of change, we have been there and done that.

I am black.

I vote for people based on their qualifications. There is only one clear choice and that is indeed Hillary.

She shows compassion and gets ridiculed. She shows strength and gets blasted for being a female dog.

She has taken more heat than anyone in this candidacy and stood the test well.

Hillary will lose New Hampshire, but if she loses between 4-6 points, she made up a ton of ground, and she will do absolutely great on Super Tuesday when she picks off the big states.

Bill and Hillary would have lost all states leading up to February 5th for their candidacy, ironically, they will get their bounce and come-back on the same day of the year.

Maryland   January 7th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

There is the passion, someone who really cares about our country!!! Go Hillary!!

Arun   January 7th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

And, by the way, like the above poster said, I am a Democrat through and through. But, if Obama gets the nomination, I will be voting for McCain.

Obama has missed 83% of the votes in the United States.

You can have all the "vision" and "talk" in the world, but if you have no substance, and are lazy, you are not my President. I've had enough of talk and laziness the last 8 years.

james   January 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Man, come on. How can this be personal for her all of a sudden? Do any of yall remember on Saturday when Edwards and Obama were talking about their personal experiences being included with their political decisions and Hillary interrupted by saying, "Ok, can we step back into reality for a second?" Hillary supporters don't remember that now? Let me just say this, how many times has Hilaary changed her slogan? 10 at least. How many times did Obama?

Tony, Tulsa, OK   January 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Go on bash Hillary for everything she does. She's either too cold or she's too emotional. She's too this or too that. It is all so stupid and sexist I am very impressed that she's still in such a good place to win the nomination. Our first woman president won't have gotten there by being perfect. She'll have gotten there by beating back the forces of sexism, and getting people to judge her by the same standards as everyone else. After all, when Obama delivers his stump motivational speech, nobody accuses him of acting. But that's all he's doing.

Arun   January 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

83% of his votes in the U.S. Senate. Thanks to cnn for our voices to be heard. I will be supporting Hillary or John McCain as an independent in 2008.

The hatred for this woman is disgusting.

I am black.

I vote for people based on qualifications, not on talk.

I am voting for Hillary.

sara   January 7th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Be careful in your choice this election if you chose Obama, the republicans will have a field day with attack ads come november. I can already see the titles " Are you ready for Barack Hussain Obama" an ex muslim who refused to hold the Bible as he was sworn into to the senate" They will make him look like a non patriotic american who stands with the muslims. The "low-informed class" will run to the voting booth and vote against Obama. The race is not over yet and if Obama thinks the majority of the American people are ready to jump on this fairytale kumbaya skittles road to "change" then he needs a wake up call…..Trust me Fox news and all the right wing nut balls will push for getting Obama nominated come this fall and trash Hillary, just wait and see… This is because Obama does not pose a threat in the the blue collar south or the mid west…So unless we begin to help Hillary this election we will see another 4 years of a right wing ding bat in the white house…

David   January 7th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

WAHHH!! I'M A CLINTON AND I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT!! WAHHHH!!!

Randy, Los Angeles   January 7th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I should run for President since theres no experience required. Its the only job that ridicules experience. Where do I send my resume???

gary west   January 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary is a panderer, a panderer who's been caught pandering and she is looking for another way to regain her former place in the political process we are currently witnessing…her defeat is imminent

she doesn't like what she's being told and is being forced to change her tactics

as we watch her own party ease away from her 'coronation', as the country's desire to not be subjected to another Clinton regime becomes more and more evident, she doesn't know what to do

if she attacks her opponent, her motives and especially her own vulnerabilities become the issue and she simply cannot win that struggle…she is finished

and good riddance

your headline today used the word "emotional" and that is a death blow for her—certainly, you know that—because we, as a nation, know very well that becoming "emotional" is not an acceptable response from someone projecting themselves as "presidential"

Scott, Madison, WI   January 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

No Hillary, before New Hampshire it was personal and about Iowa. Now that you're dissing Iowans in The New York Times as being illegitimate, it's about the children and a bad hair day. You still aren't passing the smell test, Mrs. Clinton.

Jason, Chicago, IL   January 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I saw the video and I just don't believe these were real tears. I'm trying to be objective here, but look into her eyes, she isn't crying. She paused right before she "choked up". It's as if she remembered what they told her to do and she figured now was the moment. And even if her getting emotional was real, that's fine, but it still shows a weakness.

I'm sorry, I don't want to seem sexist, but we can't have that in a President. I hold her to the same standard as any other candidate. I don't look at her differently as a woman. While she may get a pass because of her gender, what would the reaction be if that was Obama or Edwards? Political death. Then Hillary went on after choking up with her usual stumping of how she is the only one ready, how the others don't know what they'd do in their first day. Preposterous.

By the way, I saw a preview of the Obama interview tonight with Brian Williams, and Williams showed him the latest Newsweek with Barack on the cover. Barack started talking about how proud his Mother would be for this moment. Tears? No, even though they would be more forgivable in this case.

Mark Columbus, Ohio   January 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Kelly:
I personally like Hunter, but it looks like the media is ignoring him. Ann Coulter even likes him (but I can't stand Ann). Anyway, either way you look at it, we're going to get a loser for a prez.

Mickey Mouse in '08

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concerned citizen, Mesa, Arizona   January 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

If I remember correctly President Bush has teared up a few times in front of the camera and not one of you men probably said a thing. If you don't want to vote for someone that is fine but the nasty comments about Hillary is uncalled for. I really don't know why she would want to be President for people like you haters. I won't vote for Obama but I don't attack him personally. The media has been so cruel toher and just lets Obama get free ride. I am a strong woman but I don't know if I could take what she has taken. According to Obama and Edwards she has done nothing right in her life time and they have done everything correct.

parforthecourse   January 7th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Women…..

I wil repeat the mantra over and over again.

DEMAND RESPECT

DEMAND RESPECT

dislike her, do not vote for her, but do not let the "male dominated media" beat up on her like this.

DEMAND RESPECT

DEMAND THIS FOR YOUR DAUGHTERS
DEMAND THIS BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT

Mrs. Clinton may not be the best candidate, but if this kind of scrutiny was around when Bush was running……..maybe he would have never been elected. Oh…but yes….we did not scrutinize him….rather we all wanted to have a beer with him.

LADIES….

DEMAND RESPECT

Chris from Indpls   January 7th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Like I stated in earlier postings…Senator Clinton is by far the best qualified to run this country. Senator Obama is congenial and charming, but he has no record of change to stand on - neither does Edwards.

My theory is that by the time this is all over, the Dems may end up being so split hat we may not win the general election unless Obama and Clinton are together on the ticket - preferrably Clinton/Obama. If these two folks could find a way to work together - the positive results could be endless.

Also, if McCain or Guiliani get the nod for the Republicans, watch a lot of independents move their way like me because I won't vote for Obama without Hillary on the ticket. However, I would vote for Hillary without Obama!

GO HILLARY!

bobr   January 7th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Jim 2:18pm

you got it right. It's what I was talking about making promises that they can't deliver.
I also agree with your last sentence about Edwards and would like to finish it.

……except when someone picks on him and wifey comes to the rescue. Who's crying then? In fact, it certainly seems as if wifey is calling the shots. To wit: in an interview that ran last week wifey continually finished his sentences and clarified his statements; over the summer she said I CAN'T make John black or female, as opposed to the neutral John ISN'T black or female; she's the one that picked fights with Ann Coulter and Mrs. Obama. So, either she wears the pants in the family (sound familiar) or this is the most disgusting attempt to play on someone's illness that we've ever witnessed.

Kenny, Tulsa, OK   January 7th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I'm a registered Independent and have no dog in this race. However, any candidate that is already so tired that a comment about her/his hair makes them break down in tears gives me serious pause as to whether or not said individual won't 'break down' under the tiring stretch of a 4 year term in the White House. I guess they'll have to create a new government beautician agency to alleve some of the worrisome stress that inevitibly comes from those dreaded bad hair days. Especially if one 'just, you know, passionately believes that it is the right thing to do'.

Vegas   January 7th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

There is no crying in campaigning. She is not ready to lead.

Laz   January 7th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Hillary is passionate for her own agenda in the white house and is not believable with such dramatic rhetorics.

Hillary please vote for Barack Obama and you will have a chance to make your changes into reality.

Barack Obama is what Hillary needs as a coalition not Bill Clinton to pass bills & policies to ensure the prosperity of all Americans.

Please stop misusing reality tv dramas.

WomanWithHope   January 7th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

WHY IS IT THAT THERE ARE MORE MEN COMMENTING ABOUT THIS INCIDENT THAN WOMAN?

ARE YOU SCARED THAT WOMEN ARE FINALLY SEE THE REAL HILLARY AND THEY MIGHT UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE IS GOING THOUGH AND WHAT SHE IS ABOUT?

AND WOMEN MIGHT USE THIER BRAINS AND REALLIZE SHE IS A HUMAN BEING LIKE ALL OF US AND NOT A CARTOON?

bobr   January 7th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

to the moderator:

I'm curious about what was in a previous comment that you found reason to censor?

Tony   January 7th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I canvassed early on for Barack in NH and got the chance to meet him and be in the first row at one of his speeches. I wasn't alive when Robert Kennedy and JFK were making their runs, but I imagine people had the same feelings then. I also imagine people thought the Kennedys were too young (JFK was 42 when he was elected) and inexperienced. I'm glad Americans back then weren't as near-sighted. I ask you this, what has the wealth of experience from Dick Cheney, Colin Powell and John Ashcroft given us? How has their rich background helped us? It's a joke. I heard someone in NH say that they feel like they have to take the chance and vote for Obama… that things are SO bad, that it's time to go out on a limb with a candidate that may not be a 30 year insider. I agree with him. I'm glad I was able to give my time and money to his campaign… and to be able to say to my kids down the road, what supporters of JFK said to their kids… I was involved in the shaping of a new, more positive, less cynical America. GO BARACK!!!

Dee D'Errico   January 7th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

WELL, ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT I AM VOTING FOR HILLARY; AND SO IS
EVERYBODY I KNOW (THAT'S A LOT OF PEOPLE). I FIND IT VERY INTEREST-
ING HOW PRIMAL IT SEEMS TO BE TO ATTACK HER. I JUST DO NOT THINK
THAT MEN WANT TO TURN THEIR POWER OVER TO A WOMAN. PERIOD.
IT IS A REAL SHAME. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU MALE CHAUVINISTS. READING
THESE COMMENTS AND LISTENING TO SOME OF THE UNBELIEVABLE
JUNK ON TV HAS BEEN REAL ENLIGHTENING ABOUT HOW THIS COUNTRY
TREATS ITS' WOMEN.

DEE (A WOMAN FOR HILLARY)

I ALSO NOTICED THAT YOU ARE NOT POSTING ALL OF THE COMMENTS….
HOW CONVENIENT. I WISH YOU MEDIA JOCKEYS WOULD STOP TRYING TO
INFLUENCE THE WAY PEOPLE THINK IN THIS ELECTION PROCESS. YOU
ARE SUPPOSED TO BE REPORTING……NOT BENDING AND SPINNING.

Texan   January 7th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Funny how people scream and yell about the Clintons and decency. They did not lie to us about a war that has killed thousands, or gov't contracts to friends of W, or wire-tapping, torture, Katrina, environment, etc etc….the list of lies from this current administration continues to go on and on. Aong with the fact that the super rich continue to get richer.
Chelsea has turned out to be a model citizen, where did that come from? BTW, don't ask George or Laura, their kids are too busy getting drunk somewhere.

Tom Davie   January 7th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

read all the replies on this thread.

Its all the same

NOBODY will ever talk about the fact Obama is NOWHERE NEAR ready to be in command of 10,000 nuclear weapons, the army and the most powerful country on the planet.

They all want to play 'spin doctor' cause they LIKE him and want him to WIN.

They FAIL to clearly understand that he then has to go out and LEAD the country and negotiate with world leaders and make critical decisions.

They dont CARE that they are sticking another FOREST GUMP into office . We just had the same forest gump with 'good intentions' in the whitehouse for 8 years.

If Obama wins the nomination, I am surely voting for McCain or Guliani. As sad as that may seem.

I want someone who can ACTUALLY run the country. Yes, its IMPORTANT TO ME.

David   January 7th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

WAHHH!

This is not a presidental thing to do. A president must stand strong when asked about his/her hair. One cannot faulter under the stress of "Who does your hair?". I'm sorry Hillary, but you will not get this election. It will be won be new blood to the White House.

Obama/Edwards '08
Ron Paul '08

I'll go for either of those.

Ginny, Ca   January 7th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Hillary showed a moment of genuine emotion. She didn't cry, weep, or boo-hoo as some of you Hillary-haters lied. The article said she anwered the question "with her voice breaking a bit". She has been working tirelessly, with 3 to 4 hours of sleep for weeks, as have all the candidates, so she's entitled to let her voice "break a bit" when someone asks a kind, personal, non-political question. Forget it, you misguided Obama sup