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I can't help but agree, you should check out a similar blog on dailycents.com talking about Hillary's emotional moment, the direct link to the article is http://blogs.dailycents.com/?p=790#comment-9127

Is this why the lady who asked Hillary the "famous" question in the tea hall or whatever vote FOR SENATOR BARACK OBAMA. She said " Hillary answered my question all right, but I had seem Sr, Obama the day before and he moved me to tears 4-times. Yes mam, I voted for Sr. Obama."

So there....ha!

It's amazing how so many people can focus so intensely on an almost arbitrary issue, and even more amazing how seemingly every possible negative vibe and projection is drawn from the slightest bit of emotion in order to degrade a presidential candidate, a fellow American. First of all, if anyone actually listens to the question and response, or reads the text which is conveniently placed at the top of the page, you will realize that Hillary Clinton did not "cry over her hair." The woman who asked the question about her hair after the initial questions of "How do you do it?" and "How do you keep up?" The hair question was intended as more of a humorous thought and something to lighten the previous serious questions. Yes, Hillary Clinton did get slightly emotional, but SHE DID NOT CRY. It is evident in the video that she even caught herself offguard by displaying some of her emotion. It was a moment of honest, sincere display of the actual feelings that was, without a doubt, unscripted.
This event, in my opinion, was very radically feminist. A well-informed individual would realize that Hillary Clinton was not showing that she was "too soft" or "unfit for the job." She is feminely human. Feminism today is not about women and men being the same, but about recognizing that men and women are different, for the better. It is when we acknowledge these differences, accept them and learn to value both, that we will begin to reach our full potential as one of the greatest democracies in the world.
It would not be realistic to say that we should just avoid small characteristics, such as being publicly emotional, because that is not ever going to happen. No matter what, we will pay attention not only to what the candidates say, but how they speak. It is in our best interest to take into account each candidate's history of actions and experience, along with their ability to express themselves, whether scripted or unscripted.
The truth is, Hillary Clinton has proven herself worthy of being one of the greatest American presidents in history through her actions, as well as her words.

Did some of you even watch the clip? At what point does Hillary cry? Maybe her voice wavers a bit with emotion, but you people are no better than the media trying to exploit this. Get over it and focus on the real issues.

The candidates of both parties have been speaking for decades for change with
no specific substance. The only real change has been bigger and deeper whole,
trillions dollars of debt, hopes of empty promises – brain washing the
people, filling their coffers, ignoring their duties, responsibilities, plunge
the country into a war for over 5 years and lost of lives.
A true change of substance will be when the people can express
“THEIR WILL” on ALL MAJOR ISSUES”. The duties and responsibilities of
the Congress should be and must be ”strictly construed”.
The future destiny, liberty, freedom to live , work etc. should be in the hands
of the people to “express their will” on ALL MAJOR ISSUES!
“Find out to what people will submit and you will find the exact measure
of injustice that will be impose upon them”. It is better to suffer,
rather than to relinquish any “HOPES” to express “THE WILL ON ALL
MAJOR ISSUES! It is a mistake to continue to give “unlimited power”
to anybody, to plunge the country into a “war, debt of trillions of dollars”.
The Congress did not comply with their duties and responsibilities!
Their greed – wealth came first before the country and the people.

This scene (or outtake) immediately reminded me of the 1987 movie "Broadcast News" in which Tom Grunick (played by William Hurt) faked his tearful on-camera response during an interview with a date rape victim by summoning up tears for the shot after the interview was over. Am I the only one who saw this as nothing more than an "act"? You've got to believe Hillary's spinsters are telling her daily you have to be more personal, earthy, believable – instead of the cold-hearted, unfeeling (you feel in the blank ) as she's perceived by most sensible Americans. For crying out loud New Hampshire – how gullable are you? Need you and the rest of the country be reminded that less than two months ago – following a speech at a plant in Iowa – Grinnell college student Muriel Gallo-Chasanoff asked Hillary a CANNED question from one of her staffers. Apparently, Hillary's response to the now infamous question, "How do you do it?...How do you keep up?, as posed by Marianne Pernold-Young at the Portsmouth campaign stop didn't keep her from voting for Obama. Maybe she saw it for what it was – an act. Of course, Hillary denies such tactics. Her mentor was one of the best in our history as William Jefferson Clinton still claims he did not have sexual relations with that woman and people still believe him. God help us! By the way, my initials – ABC – stand for Anyone But Clinton (for President).

I agree that her people probably told her she needed to show a softer side and low and behold there it was. However, I am sure she was fearful in the past of looking "too soft" because that is what everyone is waiting for because she is a woman. Personally, I have heard she has great wit and humor. I would rather see that than tears. I just want to see she is human and not a robot. Either way, Obama 08!!!

Hillary sheding a little water on her eyes does not mean she is not as strong as Magret tatcher of UK.Every now and then people used to have emotional feelling.....everybody knew she has been a strong politicial for the past tirty five years and she will continue to be...I do'nt know why somebody is trying to bring her down simply because one of the contender is your favorite...

IF SOMEONE COULD CALLED BILL CLITTON USELESS HUSBARD,THE PERSON MUST HAVE BEEN 100 TIMES USELESS AS HE THOUGHT BILL WAS.BILL DESERVE EVERY PRAISE THAT NEED TO BE SHOWER TOWARDS A GOOD PRESIDENT THAT SERVE HIS COUNTRY SO WELL.BILL WORKED TIRELESSLY TO PRESERVE AMERICAN DIGNITY HERE AND ABROAD.......WHAT ELSE DO WANT A GGOD PRESIDENT,RUSHING TO WAR?

people in my workplace think it had to be real because " you just can;t choke up like that on cue!" WAKE UP! I'm a woman - we do it all the time!!

I think it's interesting how so many people have decided that Hillary's slight display of emotion is somehow a sign of weakness and inability to run a country, yet no one seems to have an issue with the emotional display given by Obama, who was raised by a single mother, and Edwards, who lost a child. If it had been Hillary who lost a child then everyone would be wondering whether she was emotionally stable enough to handle a presidency. I think all of the candidates are worth taking the time to listen to. I don't think it's easy for any of them, Republican or Democrat. In the end, I think we need to make a thoughtful, informed decision based on not one event, or shared political view, but for the candidate as a whole.

1st, would Hillary go along with pretext of small motorboats harrassing our ships patrolling in Hormuz? I recall Clinton was overly reactive, wanting to just bomb and then think afterwards. I realize there is all this terrorist stuff, but before Bush and gang decided to pooh pooh what was done before, it was under control, though I still don't know why 5 of the 9/11 hijackers were living at Pensacola Naval Air Base, do you?

Obama says nothing concret this is true, but I see Clinton's experience as similar to the White House chef, and what could she possibly have really done in this Congress the past 7 years, really nothing, nothing important.

She is a nice person, but so what? He speaks well, but so what? Kucinich won the debates but so what?

Don't order a woman to iron your shirts – it could backfire, and it did in NH. 50% women rallied for Hillary.

Obama, Hillary, or Edwards – no matter who it is, is way better for this country than any of the republicans (Ron Paul comes close). All politicians are shrewd, but I think Hillary didn't fake it. Rather, she did a very good job with her emotional side.

Obama Is more open and not a shroud politician. Hillary like bill never gave a straight answer or take firm side any debatable issue. people are cofused where she stand. On the other hand Obama stand by his word and apologize for mistake.

I just read some of the comments on this board. I am disgusted. Especially from our own democratic party. I would expect this from our right wing republican friends!

And to the comments oabout her crying affecting her being able to handle the presidency: I would rather have a president with a heart that could cry, then someone so removed from their feelings.

One for reflection: If Barack Obama had teared up when asked aout his campiagn trials, everyone would find it so endearing. I love Barack as much as the next but stop with the double standard.

People will jump on Hillary for anything. This negativity is deplorable. Trust me, we already have enough Ann Coulters in the world. Let's not form them in our own party.

Not everything is game.

I tuned into CNN and watched Sen Clinton's vunerable apparence in in the cafe. I was moved. Unscripted or not, Hillary Clinton is a strong women. But she is human. The press and voters like to speculate on all these candiadates, ripping them apart, and distorting thier repuatation. One of the main attacks on Hillary Clinton is her stern persona, and the second she is real with her voters PEOPLE ATTACK HER. I admire her as a young women and I am sick and tired of hearing everyone attack her.

I am torn between Obama and Clinton, but one thing is sure. I don't agree with these personal attacks made on Hillary. They are cruel and inaccurate. As a younger generation, I am hoping for a more positive and constructive America. Stop with the combat already!

In response to critics who fault Hillary Clinton for having an "emotional" moment...
She was answering a question on how she is "holding up" through undertaking the grueling journey of becoming president. She did not get teary when asked whether she takes cream or sugar in her coffee. Hillary Clinton showed all of us that America is in her heart. She spoke from her heart about her hopes for what once was a great country. This race is not a game for her; this race is about her life and the lives of the people she hopes to one day represent as leader. I am elated that Hillary takes this privilege as personally as she does. I wish the other candidates did too.

Life is full of emotions. Stop pestering viewers with repeatedly showing Hillary's emotional display. Take it for what it is: an answer to a question, delivered honestly. The candidates are exhausted, but they are out there, trying to help this country get better. Stop the negative comments & evaluations & stick to the issues that matter, not a few teary eyes.

Here's the real questions..........

1. Is Hilary a member of AFGA?

2. Rather than President, don't you think Hilary should be nonminated for
Best Actor/Supporting Actor?

Puuuleeeeeeze

Hi,

My name is Walter Wilson. I am a married African-American father living in California. I have been a business owner, "Computer Consultant" for more than 20 years, in Silicon Valley. I am a Community Activist and a Board of Directors member of the African American Community Services Agency. I am a Democrat who changed from Republican some 8 years ago. I consider myself politically to be, fiscally moderate to conservative and socially moderate to liberal.

Though I have never met Hillary Clinton, I was impressed by her willingness to attempt to tackle the tough issues, and Big Lobbies, like "Health Care", during Bill Clintons tenure as President. Even though that effort failed at that time
many cities and states like San Jose, have adopted health care policies similar to those proposed by Hillary, to guarantee health care for all school age children, no exceptions. And California is following suit as well. Under the 8 year Presidency of Bill Clinton, per capita, African-Americans enjoyed the largest real growth in real estate, business creation and wealth, than in any other 8 year period in this country's' history. Of course the country a whole was more economically healthy during Bill Clintons Presidency. I believe that Hillary as President Clintons spouse talked to her Husband and gave him her opinions on many issues affecting this country. I expect Bill as Hillary's spouse to do the same.

For me, Hillary's emotional chat was an expression of the compassion and caring about America that her political views mirror. Its unfortunate that many Americans vote based upon superficial standards, like emotions and speeches and not past deeds and actions. Based upon here track record, I will vote for Hillary because I think she has earned my vote. I am pleased that she is tough on terrorism, particularly since I had relatives who were near harms way during the 9/11 terrorist attack on NY, and its the right thing to do. I am pleased that she as a Mother better understands the issues of raising a family and is gravely concerned for the welfare of our children. I don't believe she will continue this policy of burying the countries future under trillions dollars of unpaid debt like the current administration has woefully done to America. I'm glad that people can see that the usually stoic Hillary, has emotions and can sincerely convey her concerns so that America knows, she understands and feels our pain. I really like Obama and what he stands for, however, I think Hillary will make the better President at this time.

Thank you-

P.S. its interesting reading the nasty vicious comments on this subject on this blog. void of any thoughtful dialogue. It gives one the impression they are being written by children. But afterall, it is campaign season isnt it, and anyone can write on a blog?

I believe it shows her "SINCERITY" the highest form of good leadership........she cares about America and it's people. She wants to make a difference for the good of all. Being elected President isn't just a title to her but an opportunity to take America to a better life, a higher standard of living , to be respected by the rest of the world , something America has all but lost in the last years under the present administration. She stands for the good of all mankind . She knows she has a tough battle but feels it is worth it . Hillary stands for America!

I think the attention to Hillary's simple moment of exp0resing how much the issues mean to her is totally sexist. She has received unfair scrutiny in every way because of her gender.Een if she has not played the gender card, it has been and is being used against her, since there are so many insecure men (and women) in this country who canot join the 21st century and see that a woman can be an effective world leader.
Would this brief moment (hardly a flood of tears) have received the same attention from Romney, McCain or Obama. I think now.
We may be about to prove that this country has not changed so much since women had to fight for the right to vote, and that's a crying shame.

Hillary Clinton's display of emotion did not seem to me to be one of falsehood. As one woman to another, I felt her pain at the very moment she showed it. It was like for one moment someone had asked a question that I (Mrs. Clinton) had not taken the time to ask myself. And maybe no one close to her had asked it either...at least lately. It is very difficult being a woman, so just add running for President to the mix. I feel you Hillary and I stand by you, although I have not completely made up my mind on who to vote. for, but Hillary's show of emotion made me see her in a more compassionate light...and I appreciate the honesty!!

For all you nay-sayers, stopping hating on Hillary, she is NOT BILL....although I like Bill too!! She 's a WOMAN FULL OF EMOTION and that should be applauded. We need someone in the White House who can be compassionate for her/his fellow Americans. Someone who will treat us/Americans as they wish to be treated.

God Bless Hillary and America!!
TJH – MD

Please read this:
http://www.1984arkansasmotheroftheyear.com/articles/a-lifetime-of-violating-people.html

You will learn about the real Hillary! After you're done reading it, imagine this criminal couple in the white house again doing the same things they did before. We should be afraid of them.

Wow

I wonder if a political comment from Hillary, Edwards or Obama would have gotten the same attention and just the same comments.

Please note that there ARE difference between women and men! But what you all want is a woman with the attitude of a man, but then you do not like when she suddenly shows a woman feeling.

Sorry, I did not watch the video, but I know that Hillary has tried to do something for the health when Bill Clinton was president.

In Denmark we have a health security where we pay NOTHING for kids and adults going to the doctor. The hospitals are free and kids under 18 also have free dentist. We pay a lot in taxes but at least the money are used for everybody – not only the ones who can pay the insurances.

But – as someone else wrote: Most important thing is that you vote.
At least you have the chance to get a new president – and what I have seen so far (shortly) is that all 3 democrate candidates do have some points that are worth takeing.

Sorry for this long comment, because what I really wanted to say: Wote with your heart AND mind.

Hillary has shown an emotional side that proves that she is "human" just like the rest of us. Don't fault her for showing her "softer" side, as I've seen grown men cry for less. She may not be what America is looking for to make the changes we need in our country, but to pick a candidate with little or no experience would be a big mistake. America, take your blinders off! We all know what happened to our country because of inexperience!!

Even after seeing this "emtional" display of feelings by Hillary, I still can't get past the attitude and tone of Hillary's campaign that it's her RIGHT to become president! They are projecting this sense of entitement which is very annoying. The know-it-all attitude, done-it-all attitude.

It's very refreshing to see Barack Obama is the one who is defining the terms of this campaign. I hope he wins at least several more primaries since it will be very good for develoment for the march to make serious changes in this country.

I think that I will send her a box of Kleenex! She must have had a great acting coach!

Please that was the most fake display of "emotions" I had ever seen. She acts like she has a passion, yeah a passion for getting elected. She shopped New York state like a person buying clothes...Where can I get the best deal? What is going to make me look the "best".

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

I am not convinced that Hillary's tears are going to gain her anything but public scorn from both political sides. Hillary has lent credence to the argument that women shouldn't be president because they are too emotional (a blanket statement, which by it's very nature, cannot possibly define all women). As a woman, I am appalled that Hillary would resort to sniveling and blubbering to garner votes. Hey Hillary, you've come a long way baby, BACKWARDS!

I like Obama and Edwards, but I prefer Hillary Clinton!! Obama is simply a very inspirational talker, but he has not offered much and he will NOT be able to do for our country. I can't believe at how easily millions of Americans go for TALK! Look at what has happened to our country for electing Bush: You prefered drinking a beer with him, etc. He walked with his Bible under his arm. Yet he has to be the most unChristian president I have ever seen!! You guys who are following Obama did NOT learn your lesson, did you? What the hell is wrong with you? Don't you all have any discernment and judgment? Why are you listening to words only?

Then you have Edwards, whom I would have voted for before Hillary decided to run. But thank God, she decided to run! The more I see Edwards on debates and his campaign speeches, the worse I feel about him! He reminds me of a little boy who is constantly picking on little girls because the rest of the boys do not hang around him and this is the only way he gets attention! I am SO disappointed at this demeanor! He is such an ANGRY person that I honestly feel sorry for him!

As for Hillary, I honestly feel deep down in my gut, my heart, and my brain that she will be a terrific USA President! She is a practical and intelligent person who will not do STUPID things!! She will weigh every pro and con before making her decision. Above all, I really feel that she can unite us, if we ALLOW her to do so! I can't believe that there are so many women that are so gullible and are turning to Obama because of Oprah! I like Oprah, but I am not allowing her or anybody else decide for me! I go by what I see what each candidate stands for. If Obama is nominated for our Democrat presidential candidate, I WILL vote for MCCAIN if he is the Republican candidate. I would rather have a candidate who KNOWS and who has the experience, not only a smooth talker! I pray that we Americans start looking at our candidates objectively and honestly question each one of them! Remember, OBama and Huckabee, are all TALK!! Elect either one of them for our president, and our country will get WORSE! Please think very carefully and objectively when voting!!! DO NOT take our country to a worse downfall!!

ALL OF THESE COMMENTS ARE POINTLESS CAUSE WHAT HAPPENS IS GONNA HAPPEN NO MATTER WHAT.. AND WHAT ALREADY HAPPEN CANT BE CHANGED.

LEAVE HILLARY ALONE!

If it weren't for the secret service, they would be hunting her down like a dog just like Britney. All of this negative blathering shows most of America is too immature, jealous and bigoted to let a well educated, strong woman move beyond the kitchen. This country is still in the dark ages. If you make your decisions based on some well rehearsed idealistic speech written in Hollywood and canonized by the pundits, you better be prepared for another 4 years of disaster. Don't complain when they have to draft you or your children because the terrorists didn't get the sound bite.

Grow up!

Please people...quit using her PASSION as an excuse to play the "unstable emotional woman" card! If you remember, M. Romney got teary on stage a month or so ago!! Quit blaming her emotion & passion on the fact that she's a woman! You ALL know she's more than capable of running this country effectively.....more effectively than naive Obama or passive Edwards! She's the only one that is strong enough, determined enough, and experienced enough to turn this country around and "CHANGE" the idiotic things put into play by the Bush Adminstration!

MS. WELL, YOURS WORDS TOUCHED ME TOO! YOU KNOW IT IS DIFFICULT TO WIN WITH ALL THIS CONSPIRACY. BUT ONLY GOD KNOW THE UPCOMING OF THIS ELECTION. HILLARY CLINTON HAS PROVED THAT SHE CARED FOR PEOPLE, SHE HAS THE RECORDS TO BACK HER STAND ON ISSUES BUT STILL TOO MANY HATERS.I PERSONALLY THINK BETTER FIT THAN ANYBODY THAT IS RUNNING IN BOTH FIELDS. IF SHE TAKES A STAND, SHOWED EMOTIONS, SHOWED TOUGHNESS, SHE IS GOING TO BE CRITIZED. LES THAN A MONTH AGO ROMNEY WAS IN TEARS ON MEET THE PRESS BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THAT ONE OF THE SOLDIER DEAD FROM IRAK COULD BE HIS SON. I GUEST THAT WAS OK! BUT IT IS NOT OK FOR A MOTHER THAT IS SEEING 8 MORE PAINFUL YEARS COMING UP ON HER COUNTRY IF OBAMA IS THE DEMOCRATS NOMINEE. BECAUSE THE ALL PROBLEM IS RIGHT THERE. IT NOT BECAUSE SHE CANNOT TAKE THE HEAT. I DON'T THINK SO. THEY MANUFACTURE THE ALL GAME BECAUSE THEY WANT TO RUNN AGAINST HIM BECAUSE IT WILL BE EASY TO TAKE ON HIM. BUT PEOPLE ARE NOT SEEING WHAT SHE IS SEEING. FOR NOW SHE DOESN'T HOW TO REVERSE IT. THE NEW "DRUG" IS "CHANGE" BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN? OBAMA HAS NO RECORDS TO PROVE HIS POINT. BUT THAT'S OK TOO. IT IS CRAZY.

Good Luck Hillary... the movement is with you!

Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, "She doesn't have what it takes." They will say, "Women don't have what it takes." ~Clare Boothe Luce

"We've chosen the path to equality, don't let them turn us around."
– Geraldine Ferraro (The first woman to be nominated as Vice President of the United States)

Men are taught to apologize for their weaknesses, women for their strengths. ~Lois Wyse

"I have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is. I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat"
– Rebecca West, 1913

I don't know if I am more appalled at Clinton or the stupid women that are falling for this garbage.

Last year, Hillary pretended to black, hispanic, human and now she wants us to believe she is some kind of caring, compassionate woman.

Get over it lady. If I were her, I would fire my campaign advisors for allowing me to be dragged to such a level.

What a joke… and they thought Thompson was the professional actor.

Go Fred.

How can America be so blind? It is clear that white America is behind Obama just to devide the black votes between he and Hillary. Can you believe Iowa, and you had better NOT!!! They fully understand that this is pollically ochestrated. After Obama receives the nomination, then all whites and undecideds, and others will vote republican. Why can't the blacks, such as radio commitators, and others that are in position see this for what it is?? Shame on us for jumpin on this Obama band wagon. It will not ride all the way into town.

I don't know if I am more appalled at Clinton or the stupid women that are falling for this garbage.

Last year, Hillary pretended to black, hispanic, human and now she wants us to believe she is some kind of caring, compassionate woman.

Get over it lady. If I were her, I would fire my campaign advisors for allowing me to be dragged to such a level.

What a joke... and they thought Thompson was the professional actor.

Go Fred.

If you watch the video of "Clinton Gets Emotional", you will see what this country would have to look forward to for the next four years. The simplest of things is going to set her on an emotional path which this country must not fall into. If you look at the incidents from this weekend in the Straits of Hormuz you see a perfect example of emotions getting out of control. I am not saying that Hillary is going to threaten to use explosives when another country's ships get closer than she likes but, can we really take that chance? And what happens if that situation does arrive and cooler heads do not prevail? I don't want to have to answer for my vote after something like that happens.

Mrs. Clinton, I am now completely committed to you and your bid for the election. As a healthcare provider in Raleigh, NC, I felt your geniune concern for Americans and will be proud to cast my vote for you. I intend to encourage all that cross my path to vote for the only candidate who dares to bare her soul, the soul of a mother with her unconditional support, and maybe that is just what we need! Thank you for breaking the ground for all women in America! Lisa Wells, RN

I don't think it is a sign of weakness for people to cry. It is just a necessary release of emotion. Not a sign of a lack of internal fortitude. My only problem is that I don't believe it was real. Look at her eyes. Watch them through the entire video. They just never change. Not a hint of a tear or strain of holding them back. In fact, as soon as the clapping starts she has a hint of a smile that is like "I got em hooked". I had honestly hoped she would have run for 2004. I thought for sure I'd be voting for her now, but the Clinton's continue the divide and conquer mentality of the old politics. Between the "crying", the complain on access Hollywood of a double standard in politics for women, the obviously planted neanderthals with the "Iron My Shirt" signs and now every interview is about how tough it is and how personal this is for her as if magically appearing in response to the polls... I'm sorry. I think this is all calculated to galvanize women to come to her rescue. I just think it is terrible and manipulative. Any women that would have run and was genuine, much like my state's Patty Murray or Maria Cantwell, okay, those women I could get behind. But Hillary... I'm sorry, I just think this is all phony.

I know there are a lot of strategies dealing with elections. It is clear that Republicans are bashing Hillary and building up Obama. Republicans know that if they have to face Hillary, they will not win. Every President including Regan showed tears on TV. Not one time did anyone question their strength. Hillary is stronger and smarter than any of the candidates on either side. She is the only solution for this country. She is the only candidate that can beat all the republicans

experience is indeed not a requirement, go do some reading. hell, some of us prefer none of this "experience" thing that you all talk about like its a sudden illumination that shines the answers to all our problems. where do you pick that up btw? probably somewhere in dc talking to lobbyists and generals all day, figuring out the best way to make everyone happy, the best way to make concessions and compromises. to hell with your "needed experience" theres already too much of it out there, its no good and proven so by the experience of living in this corrupt waste of a system.

Oh please.

This is along the lines of "I feel your pain."

Give me a break.

Reay to weep on day one.

Just as an FYI, Oprah was engcouraging Hillary Clinton on her show to run for president and her audience went wild. Of course, this was before the '08 race took off and Obama joined the race. What was Oprah's motivation for switching gears?

I hear you parforthecourse.
I am a women who has worked in various types of manufacturing businesses for over 30 year. The "boys club" mentality is alive and well in those environments.
Women have to work twice as hard be to half as excepted. Luckily......that is very easy for most of us to do.
Hillary deserves respect for taking on male dominated politics, like her or not.
Some people blogging could better use their time reading up on some facts about all the candidates.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!

That's the first time I saw Hillary as a person, as a vulnerable and authentic woman versus the pre-programmed robotic politicus and I thought it was wonderful! If she dared to be so authentic more often then I believe she would still be topping the polls by leaps and bounds. I have new found respect for her.

Linda Hemmingsen Please stay in Canada and mind your own business.... This page with all these comment were meant to comment on Clinton and her teary eyed moment.... Wake up!!!!!!! Do you think we want to see this great country fall? We want someone who can change this country from what it suffered during the last eight years. That change is Obama.

Wow after all the media beating...I guess the candidate they chose(Obama), is in trouble.
Now watch how the meidia turns on Senator Obama and start revealing negative stories to create more sensationalism. All those stories they hated to report will surface and the media again will be licking their chops.
Glad to be and Independent...I'd say....hehehe

Pollster John Zogby:
Democrats NH Tracking
1-2/5

Clinton
31%

Obama
30%

Edwards
20%

Undecided
6%

My biggest fear is that Obama captures the dreams of many Americans because he is unelectable at this time in our countries history and therefore we face another 4 years of a Republican

It`s interesting watching has the events unfold in this Election. The Clintons are world class, highly respected all over the world, the question however is who can be trusted, to me it`s all about trust. Change and Hope are good things to pursue but how can you make these things happen when you rely heavily on lobbyist money for campaign. To be honesty Obama and Edward are in better position to make these things happen.

Understand....Bill Clinton is not running for president. Hillary is a fine woman and she rates among the top seven candidates that I would vote for and Ron Paul is ahead of her. In my opinion, the CHANGE independent minded people are referring is NO MORE BUSH and NO MORE CLINTON in the White House. Even, Chelsea Clinton don't a chance of getting in the White House.

Furthermore, I would like to know the profile of the invited lady who asked the question to Hillary that so-called made her CRY. I am starting to believe this was a staged event because the same individual was at an Barack Obama rally (on stage, clearly seen on TV), was the last person to ask Hillary the emotional question, and somehow was on TV after the Hillary Q&A with a news reporter convinced that the tears changed her mind and she would vote for Clinton because of the emotional speech. SPIN comes to mind....The Clintons are very good politicians. 35 years of many games to play to get elected!

The Clintons have tried to make gender and race apart of this campaign and I hope the American people do not fall for the dirty tricks. Remember, Ophra Winfrey endorsed Barack Obama and we all know if you are not a kid or a good book she will not do this. Also, people forget Barack Obama's mother is white. Obama is beyond the color line.

Thank you Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and others for your tireless service. It is clear that Barack Obama is genuine and very capable of being elected to the highest office in our land and many Americans can attest to this fact. Obama 08!

Ignorance is bliss, and that is why everyone supporting Barack Obama is so excited about him, but they don't know why, except for his rhetoric and charm that moves the soul...sounds like a sermon and the crowds look like worshipers. If you go to his webpage, he even places a white cloud/aura around him like an angel sent from heaven above. Sounds like a ploy to portray himself as our savior. Be conscious of the messages that are being subliminally delivered to you both by his campaign and the media. He has been trying so hard to repeat his Iowa speech that after the hype passed and all the chips settled, I realized his message is void of substance. Please tell me something substantial that he's done or something specific that he plans to do in detail? Something concrete and based on fact that supports your nomination for him as president, because he had the opportunity to do it in many debates and has failed every time for this reason – no plan, except to get to the White House.

Wow, I sometimes want to cry myself when I read comments on blogs such as some of these. What is the wrong with a little emotion? I would fear any Candidate who couldn't show a passion, a drive, and a determination for their beliefs. This is a strong woman, a public person who has dedicated her life to public service with a long record of good solid public works. There is a record, there is an agenda, there is a commitment to America. Finally, she has walked the walk, she comes with eight years of experience/internship (call it what you want) in White House. She has seen the difficulites, the trails and tribulations, the successes and failures of the office of president first hand (and she still wants to run for president). I like this Candidate. I didn't see tears/voice of frustration I only saw a Patriotic American concerned for her country who deeply believes she can lead this country in the right direction. And thats all I got to say about that.

It really must be frustrating for Hillary. It seems like deja vu all over again. It seems like voters would never learn! We must...in fact it is our duty to go beyond the rhetoric to fully vet a candidate before comitting to him. I would urge the Hil to stay in the race and leave that meany-nasty Edwards no chance to dance in there when American will have woken up to the fact that they are about to put a rookie into the White House.

First it was 'I'm a Uniter, not a Divider!" and 'Compassionate Conservative!" and now it is "Change, we can trust!'

I am a Black woman hoping that the Hil stays in the race at least until Feb 5, when we can all get to go to the polls and demonstrate to Iowa, New Hampshire and whichever else state that would have fallen for Obama's Com-by-ya, la-de-da, One-love-let's-get-together-and-feel-alright, finally, how to use that tissue mass below our hairline! This is truly a demonstration why we do not need these two states picking our president, because the last one they sent us, turned out to be a disaster!

Hillary comes off very Machiavellian – politically expedient. Those looked liked wide-eyed crocodile tears – forced. And, notice how she co-opted the phrase, "this is personal" – a line from the debate by John Edwards – right after her misty moment. (Edwards, I buy, Hillary, I question her motives). Hillary has too too many political debts to pay to be an 'agent of change'. EVERYTHING Rosenberg and the NDN are about is incrimental approaches to divide and conquer constitutencies and get enough delegates to win. That's how we got "soccer moms" and "technology park dads." Nothing about the Clinton's has been 'big idea' after Hillary failed with Health Care the first time with Bill and Newt beat them in the first mid-term election with the "Contract for America" or "How to dismantle the New Deal and Great Society by calling it something different". (And now we've got GW who has spent his way out of New Deal and Great Society with debt and war). How is Hillary going to be any different now? We need BIG IDEAS, big heart, and the will and vision to get the job done. She should have run before Bill, if she truly wanted to make a difference.

I have a hard time with this one, and didn't want to touch it, but let's think about this list of thugs, tyrants and pundits.

http://www.richfulllife.ca/my_weblog/2008/01/hillary-thinks.html

Calling Al Gore ! Rescue America first before Earth ! Another Republican in the White House ? For God's sake ! America, wake up ! If only the world at large can impeach Bush, he could have been a long time ago !

Oscar Wilde said, "Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes" (the play "Lady Windermere's Fan" III) Something to think about when a candidate is bragging about "experience."

You are all idiots, she wasn't crying about her hair, you dummies.

I've noticed the cruelest comments during this race come from men and are directed at HRC.

Some men just resent the fact that women can fill every single role available on the planet, from stay at home moms to world leaders, there is not one profession that we haven't cultivated or won't soon. Men, in their limited emotional and hormonal capacity....CANNOT.

Sorry fellas.

Desperation, but pretty good political tactic. A woman crying turns on our natural, sympathetic response. One day before the primary and she all of a sudden decides to cry? In retrospect, the question was actually pretty stupid for a candidate of the presidency. Anyone else notice the guy who was kicked out during one of her speeches for yelling w/a sign that talked about Hillary ironing his shirt? Even the most sexist of men wouldn't do something so stupid. Attacking Obama failed during the weekend, so her campaign decided to make it look like the entire country (except you of course) is attacking her. I'm a little worried that it may just work.

I'm amazed at the vitriol that is being directed at Hillary Clinton. Seems like the problem is not with her, but with some of the posters who betray their insecurities and fears by their 'comments'. What are you really afraid of? Afraid that a smart, strong woman might actually become President? Uncomfortable with the notion that she is as human as you and me, but way more qualified to actually lead this nation of ours? Have you never gotten emotional before? Do you not cry? Why are we expecting our leaders to be made of stone? As for Mr. Edwards' dig about leaders being strong, here is a man in the dying stages of a bankrupt campaign, clutching at straws. Did you see him talk like he had won the election the other day, after coming in *second* in Iowa? Iowa and New Hampshire do not a Presidential election make. Nobody gave her a chance in New York in the Senate race, yet she won – twice. This is not over yet, despite what the soundbite-loving media will have you think.

As for Mr. Obama, it has become quite fashionable to say you support him. The only color that I'm concerned about as far as Mr. Obama goes is neither black nor white, but green – as in inexperienced. Yes, there is that I-word again. All that the Democrats are setting themselves up for is handing over the Presidency on a platter to the GOP by backing Mr. Obama. This election is for the Dems to lose. The Republicans would be delirious if Mr. Obama were to win the Democratic nomination. Hillary is the only one who can take it to the GOP and the GOP knows it. I've nothing against Mr. Obama, but I don't think his time has come yet.

Josh from Miami if you want to impeach the Pres than Carter, Kennedy and Clinton should also been impeached. Why is it alright for the Republicans be impeached but not the Democrats? Sounds to me like double standard.

Josh from Miami why don't you mention Clinton, Carter and by your token about Pres. killing innoncence people, wasn't there a Pres by the name of Kennedy that many people were killed in the Vietnam war under him. Oh that's right there's Democrats can do no wrong.

James – Your comment was well done – so well done, I copied and pasted it again. Thank you for your well thought out words.

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.

My final comments to add, Obama does NOT have enough experience – Hillary has at least a decade more – and I don't care how well you speak or write or whatever, experience is necessary but no one ever realizes that until the have it. Hillary showed a little passion – it wasn't like she turned into an inconsolable wreck that had to be carted off to a mental institute – I am not even sure if she had to wipe her eyes! her voice cracked and she expressed some emotion over believing in America and she did this without even bringing religion into it.

Hilary is calculated and doesn't have an honest bone in her body. I believe the question was planted and she gave her well rehearsed performance. Come on...haven't your experts been around politics and these people long enough to not be taken in.

I have nothing against her personally, but come on....If she thinks this has been tough, what is she going to do when it really gets tough if elected to be the Comander and Chief of this Great Nation. She will be seconded guessed, crucified by the media, and have to make decisions that will affect a nation, not just herself. Emotions and our society and the basic nature of the sexes makes it essencial for the position of The United States Of America leader, to appear, strong, in control, and emotionally stable 24/7. Bottomline it is not whether a female is capable or not, that is not the question. More important, it is how our President appears to other countries and is respected. I think we can all admit that regardless of democrat or republican, President Regan brought back to our Nation the appearance of strength, and that any nation that stood against us would fall. Maybe it was the actor in him but he made everyone believe it including our enemies. We as a nation, especially now can not appear weak. The best leader for the job is the one who can pull that off. After all politics is esencially decided by the congress, not the one President.

"Looking back at all these years and my 11 years with John F. Kennedy ... I realized that the single most important quality in a president is not their position on any particular issue, it's not their promises for this and that, which are too easily made and forgotten," Sorensen said. "What matters most is the quality of the person and the quality of their judgment." - "The principles, the values Obama and Kennedy are enunciating are not five-point plans for new health care programmes, which is more Hillary's style." Ted Sorensen, JFK's chief speechwriter.

"Senior-level leadership is the art of direct and indirect influence and the skill of creating the conditions for sustained organizational success to achieve the desired result. But, above all, it is the art of taking a vision of what must be done, communicating it in a way that the intent is clearly understood, and then being tough enough to ensure its execution." FM 22-103, Leadership and Command at Senior Levels, 21 Jun 1987, p. 6, signed by Gen John A. Wickham, Jr., Chief of Staff

Go Barack Go!

I love how HRC says she's vetted and tested and the only one strong enough to stand up to the Rep attack but she can't even lose in Iowa without crying about it in NH. Make up your mind! I used to want Hillary but I can see she is just bitter and a divider. The Rep are foaming at the mouth to see her as the Dem nominee because they know they could beat her. However, they are quaking in their boots at the thought of Obama as the nominee (they are even starting to steal his slogan). HRC is even resorting to dirty tricks (as usual). They are afraid of Obama and they should be. He will unite us and that scares the crap out of washington dc.

Obama 08

I'm not a Hillary Supporter, but to Hillary Haters - nothing she can do will change their minds. If she's strong - then she's "manly" or a cold, calculating "ice queen." If she shows any signs of emotion, then she's too soft or unfit to be President.

Republicans are not only lock-step locusts, but are also very predictable.

If Hillary can use her tears to solve our national problems, that would be wonderful. But crying on the day before the primary is a bit more than calculating. She can cry after the primary.

booo hooo I just want people to like me

Senator Clinton,

Ignore the jerks and keep going. You're going to be a fabulous President.

For the people that think this is all about a bad hair day, watch the video again. You will see the whole thing in context and see that Hillary Clinton really cares about this country. There is nothing wrong with displaying emotion in the right context. In fact, most psychiatrists argue that it is a healthy thing to do. At least she has emotion!! That's more than anyone can say about the brat Bush boy.

Very simply, Obama does not have the experience necessary to be President. He is not ready for Day One or Day Twelve. People – focus on who will be able to beat the Republicans. Obama will not. You might as well kiss your civil rights goodbye if we have another four years of Republican rule.

So what if Obama voted "no" to war? The people voting "yes" to war did so not because they wanted bloodshed – but because – they had weighed the evidence provided to them at the time (hey, don't blame them for being lied to!) and had to take a stand. So, by voting "no" to war, in effect, Obama was approving of Saddam's regime in the face of evidence allegedly showing Saddam had amassed weapons of mass distruction. Makes one wonder why that didn't bother him, doesn't it?

How can he now claim that "he knew" war was wrong and that's why he voted against it? Is he claiming to be psychic, or what? If so, perhaps he can just tell us where bin Laden is! I, for one, vote to stop funneling billions of our taxpayer money into a hopeless cause abroad (i.e., IRAQ) and begin using it to save our own domestic programs.

You ROCK, Hillary!!

Why is she crying? Could it be a cry for desperation? She figures her campaign is already dead in the water, so why not try to cry and see if it'll get her anywhere? That's pretty desperate. Also, what is she going to do when they tell her that Pakistan is ready to bomb us. Is she going to cry then too? What is her problem? I want a president that is strong, active, and composed. I thought she was a strong-break-through-the-glass-ceiling woman. Apparantly cutting through the glass hurts and makes her cry. Get a bandaid and move on and out of this race. This race is tough like our country and we don't need a crybaby. Leave that to the republicans when they lose to the Barack Obama.

Hillary , Huckabee, Obama, Edwards, Gulianni, Romney, Paul, Kucinich, Thompson....

Surely, whatever the result it can only be an improvement ?

It must be an act of extreme historical improbability that of the above candidates could be as incompetent, deceitful, bumbling and hyprocritical as George W Bush ?

Chin Up America... Unless Hitler or Bin Laden gets elected, things can only get better when W goes.

TIME FoR A CHANGE!
It's a very sad day for America in the 21st Century when the media has turned back the clock at least 4 decades and made gender an issue in this election. The news media have lost their sense of responsibility and in fact have become oh so hipocritical. They wouldn't dare say how obama is or isn't acting as a black man should..."See no color." But it's still okay to "see gender"??

Holding Senator Clinton to a different standard is flat out wrong and hipocracy of the most profound order. You belittle women everywhere with comments like tonight on CNN. And you have the audacity to call it journalism to say things like, "Women see her aggressive style as 'bit–y' "...or..."women are more into relationships so they want to see a 'softer' persona..." To whom are you pandering?? As a woman, a professional women, as an educated woman with a doctorate, I am so offended by how the media is treating Senator Clinton. We women have been there; we know exacty what she is going through...and it is so wrong. None of the men, republican or democrat, have been called "bit–y" when they aggressively present their take on the issues or present their plans for change. None of the men are asked to show their "softer" side.

The media is outright sexist. It's time for a change alright; it's time to "SEE No GENDER!!" It's time for women to stand up and not be told by the media how we think.

M. Kane – Toronto, Canada:

Clearly, regardless of the many bashers, Hillary will still succeed... perhaps, not at this 'early' stage but eventually, it will happen. There are still more States to go and in the end she will win ... believe it. She is the only person on that stage who can bring America 'back.' – If not, it will be a Republican.

.... and no, she is not weak – America cannot deny that Hillary Clinton has demonstrated tremendous resilience in her public role, especially when the rest of the world has witnessed her resilience and perseverance. If Rudyard Kipling were alive, he would have written a 'sequel' to his Poem "IF" . She is a classic woman and there is alot to learn about her effective style of performance, especially in real, topsy-turvy chaos.

Hillary will win. The world is looking on and at this time, from many perspectives, she is your best hope.

Hello,

It hasn't been brought up that I've seen on media coverage, but with all that is being made about Hillary's "emotional" moment, which was the most natural, sincere, heartfelt appeal I've seen from any candidate about our country and it's current state, I wondered at that moment, if any medium had taken note of John Edward's emotional side the night of the last debate hosted by Charlie Gibson when he continued over and over to stated that this is personal, personal, personal and with his father in the audience and after his "exchange" with Hillary, I saw tears in his eyes. But, it hasn't been noted, discussed and it is my opinion that because Hillary is a woman, a negative connotation was labled on this very eligible candidate for the President of the United States.

I would like to know what Obama done for his state when he was a state senator that was so great that changed IL. that he is going to change the US?!?

I think Hillary is a very "kind" person and a show of emotion is nice for a change in our politicians. They are human after all. I think too many Americans expect our leaders to be emotionless gods of some sort. I'm not saying I'm a Hillary lover by any means, but I thought this reaction from her made her more "real" than anytime I have seen her in the past. If Hillary or Obama get the nomination, I am content with that. All I know is I want a democrat back in office. People can we get the religious nuts (aka republicans) out of office??!

Barack Obama is not even a good senator. He has spent most of his miniscule time in the senate gearing up to run for president.

He has one of the poorest voting records in the US senate and one of the most "present" votesin the state senate. I was not surprised to find out that his colleagues consider him not well prepared, not willing to put in the long hours and do the hard work required and that his fellow senators consider him to be arrogant. The latter I just heard this past week on PBS.

Compare his record to Hillary's. She has one of the best voting records in the senate (prior to the campaign). She's consistently regarded as one of the most prepared senators and has won such respect among her colleagues that if she stays in the senate she would probably take over Reid's post once he retires.

As for showing emotion, I find that endearing as it shows that she's as human as the rest of us.

I am a democrat, who has recently decided that Obama rather than Hillary, is my candidate. I do not have hatred or even serious dislike for Hillary...BUT...
you have to know that this was a PERFORMANCE. She turned a question about hair into her moment to show a human side. I do not believe this was genuine emotion, afterall, if she didn't cry as the first lady who had her man's infedelity play out across the globe...then...please!

A Mama for Obama
Washington, DC

Isn't that wonderful to see the tried and tested breaking into pieces, she has been a president in waiting for the past 7 years but the inagauration is not going to happen simply because of Obama. Keep up Obama.

Isn't that wonderful to see the tried and tested breaking into pieces, she has been a president in waiting for the past 7 years but the inagauration is not going to happen simply because of Obama. Keep up Obama.

Hillary may be very intelligent and could possibly be an excellent president IF she were not hated by every Republican in the Senate and some Democrats. This fact alone guarantees that should she be elected, four years of bitterness would ensue and every problem facing the US would go unsolved.
I'm sorry but its a fact of the times. We must elect someone who can cross party lines and begin solving these pressing problems.

Remember: the biggest myth imposed on American citizens is that the problems facing the US are very complex. They really aren't – the biggest problem facing us is the childish behavior of our elected officials.

I originally posted this comment on January 7, 2008 at 7:35 pm ET and somehow it was removed?

I strongly believe that we should be respectful towards each other in expressing our opinions. Having said that, what I believe is strongly lacking in these blogs are facts and evidence to back up our opinions, because that shows we've done our homework and we are being a responsible citizen when we go to vote at the polls. Here's my bit that I have posted on a couple other blogs, so please excuse any redundancy. I hope it can be of some service to those who can keep an open mind and weigh the facts, not the polls or the media. Thank you.
Experience DOES matter. Why? Because if all you look for is a personable guy who lack's knowledge and experience in dealing with domestic and global issues, you end up with George Bush Jr. who became his cabinet's puppet. The message of hope and change cannot come to fruition if it is not backed up by strategic policy.
Regarding the status quo: Hillary called him on personally hiring a lobbyist to work for him and that he has flip flopped himself, e.g., as a reminder…voted for the patriot act (when originally he was against it) or voted for further funding the Iraq War (when he said he wouldn't support it), and he couldn't openly and candidly deny it. Sounds like flip-floppers are abound, including Obama, so if you're going to vote for a flip-flopper anyway, why not vote for someone who has knowledge and experience beyond civil rights.
What REAL change he has brought about in Illinois? As a native Chicago, Illinois resident who resided there during his service as State Senator, I would have to agree with the opinions of my many friends, peers, former colleagues, and family members who still live there; NO CHANGE of any large-scale significance. If he can’t accomplish change within a state, what makes us believe that he can accomplish change in the country? He's missed key votes in Congress in favor of focusing on his campaign for presidency. His goal is clear, become President as quickly as possible and at any cost and forget about skill, knowledge and experience in order to judiciously execute intelligent decisions. He's a great speaker and can do great pep rally's, but this is not a high school popularity contest where you vote on likeability and great speeches, but rather on the important job of a President which needs to be given to an individual who QUALIFIES for the position like any other job. Thank you.
A Little Background and Clarification
First Issue: Hillary did not vote for us to go to war. Condoleezza Rice and President Bush Jr. personally assured the senators in congress that the intent for passing the bill was so that, should inspections fail, and ONLY IF they fail, then they would have to use some level of force, just like Bush Sr. did and Mr. Clinton. No one criticized them for that because it was thought to be the right thing to do then and now. The people you should be upset with are those in the White House who misled us, not our congress, they were misinformed. It was easy for the public to say don't do it, because we knew nothing about what the report said. Mr. Obama was not a U.S. senator at the time and, therefore, never had the obligation to vote, nor did he have access to the report administered to congress, so we don't really know what he would have done.
Second Issue: Comparing Obama (Democrat) to Abraham Lincoln (Republican) is like comparing apples to oranges. Lincoln’s experience did include being a lawyer and serving in Congress well before he became our 16th President of the United States. The entire political and social climate of the U.S. in 1861 was very different than it is today. International relations weren’t really an issue besides our connection with Britain. Historically, the U.S. was an isolationist government until WWII when we were forced to enter the war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. We didn’t get involved in wars because we didn’t fear international conflicts washing up on our shores. Making associations with Kennedy is also an error, because, again, our threat during the Cold War was the U.S.S.R., another superpower nation, which basically created a zero-sum playing field; meaning, no one wanted a nuclear war so the checks and balances of power played themselves out. The new diffused, diasporas terrorist groups are a new and different threat that our government is still striving to understand how to best address this matter. This is not unusual, because during WWII we were not prepared strategically at a military level either until the development of the Mac Arthur Plan, which carried us well through the Cold War. Technology has certainly complicated the matter, making it more difficult for intelligence to track extremely mobile terrorist groups. Hence, the playing field is completely different today than it was more than a century ago or even 50 years ago. I should note that, according to General Zinni, and other military strategist who do believe in diplomatic efforts, former President Clinton came the closest to establishing a horizontal military strategy that allows defense and intelligence departments to seamlessly communicate with one another, which would have likely prevented 9/11 and would increase our response time to any potential threat. Historically, presidents who lack experience, skill, and knowledge of the various issues facing our country, such as Carter and George W. Bush Jr., tend do very poorly in the oval office. Do you want another four years of on the job training? This makes our president vulnerable to the influence of various aides with conflicting opinions. A thoroughly knowledgeable base is necessary to independently sort through all the issues and recommendations that our next president will receive.
Third Issue: Polls…never listen to polls! The WMUR/CNN only included ~347 voters on the Democratic side or leaning Democratic. I hardly could fathom that this is the entire population of NH. Moreover, we do not know how they determined their sampling, and statistics show that confounding factors, such as time of day, day of the week, and other lifestyle habits can skew results dramatically.
Fourth Issue: CHANGE. Ask anyone in IL whether they believe Mr. Obama has personally changed their lives as State Senator until 2004 and as U.S. Senator since then, and you will find yourself searching endlessly for a positive answer. Please search the blogs and ask your friends and relatives who live in IL, they should know better than anyone his track record for change. Mr. Obama claims to bring about change that will be felt by all citizens. If that's his slogan, then he's already failed on the scorecard in IL. When the candidates were asked during the debate, “What do you consider to be your MOST significant contribution to change?” Mr. Obama replied that he passed legislation in congress to prohibit lobbyist from buying dinners for congressman, and Charlie Gibson quickly called him on it by saying that it only stated that they could not sit at the table, but that they could stand and eat. Mr. Obama had no response. Edwards tried to state that he passed the Patient Bill of Rights, and this time Mrs. Clinton called him on it and said that it was passed by the Senate, but not by the House, hence, dismissing his claim. Mr. Edwards had no response. In the end, of all four candidates, Mrs. Clinton Health Care initiatives, such as SCHIP, were the only substantiated claims of change. So a candidate’s record does count. Moreover, the magnitude of change is also important to consider, because in order to create change in a country such as ours, you need to know how to navigate the system to deliver the change you seek. You also need to be well networked in order to cross party lines. Mrs. Clinton worked for some time with Senator McCain on investigating global warming issues and passing legislation and with another Republican Senator, whose name I cannot unfortunately recall at the time (you can find out by watching Mr. Clinton’s speech yesterday 01/06/08 in NH) and who happened to try to impeach former President Clinton as well, to pass legislation that helped several children in foster care, including disabled children, enter into permanent homes. So her track record for change and working across party lines to effect change definitely speaks for itself.
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE AND VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB IN OUR COUNTRY…TAKE CARE AND GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.

A tired comment does not determine strength and control under pressure . Hillary Clinton has the commitment to serve, the skill to govern, the moral strength to lead, and the respect of world leaders and the international community.
Our country, and especially Americans abroad, eagerly need to see a renewal of the respect and status lost under the present administration. No other candidate, of either party, comes close to having the experience and stature held by Hillary Clinton.

Cristina
Marbella, Spain

She didn't cry... she got a teeny bit choked up. You want to see crying? Look up "Celine Dion + Larry King" on YouTube. THAT'S crying.

Real or fake, staged or spontaneous, it was about 1 minute out of 1,440 minutes in Hillary's day today. I'm male and I don't really think this way very often, but I truly do not think this would be seen as a weakness if a man did it. Explaining why you believe what you do, why you do what you do... it CAN sometimes move you.

Relax. Breathe. Vote. Oh, and get over yourselves.

BTW – I was voting for Barack before, and I still am. I just think it's ridiculous the way people are pouncing on Hillary over this. I think it says more about them than her.

BTW, my wife was appalled at her choking up. I think, like everything else in this election, it's a generational issue. This is not how a professional acts. Just like raising your voice and flashing anger in the debate was unprofessional. There is a difference between passion and being unprofessional. See Obama.

Robin, I think you're the one that needs to wake up. It's not about being a woman. If anything, this is about implementing equality. I would be equally appalled if a man choked up in the same circumstance. I'm not going to judge Hillary any differently because she is a woman. That would be sexist and that's not who I am.

This is about being an effective leader, and I think crying in that particular example shows a weakness in leadership. Crying at a roundtable with 16 independents (14 women) is not the same as crying at a funeral or some other dramatic moment.

WAKE UP AMERICA, YOUR WOMEN ARE STILL 2nd CLASS, SO DON'T LAUGH AT OTHER WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD.

GO HILLARY. YOU FIGHT.

What a significant bunch of shinola. I've thought I've seen it all in politics, but that took the cake. She faked tears ! "Oh we're in terrible trouble" and "I'm the only one who can fix it !" Is she joking ? Did bill put her up to it ?

Totally ridiculous. She's desparate !

That was like the fools that are coaught on DOG. They start blubbering and vow to change. Why ? Because they got caught. No other reason.

Well now Hillary has been caught. In all her lies, and for once someone like Obama, has people waking up to the fact there is a better way.

For the record, she changed nothing in Congress. NADA. ZIP, ZILCH. If it was anything she changed the way I view successful women in America. Basically she ruined it for me. I now view things very cynically because of her. And her husband. Both are morally bankrupt.

They will do anything to get into power, and anything they want once they get there.

People. WAKE UP. This lady is criminal.

So does she cry at the negotiating table ?

is this what you want trying to deal with People like Putin and the leaders of China. They are laughing at us all now, and will love it even more if she gets elected. They can't wait to bring her to tears !

Now that Joe Biden is out of the race, all of a sudden it's all about experience! Good bye and good riddance Hillary. Can't she find a country that allows candidates to run for president after establishing residence for six months?

I know i misspelled "Hillary", sorry about that. But, at least I didn't misspell " Iran", and spelled "Iraq", and then invaded the wrong country like President Bush did. People- We have been living, fighting, and dying for a "big lie", the last eight years. Let us please get it behind us. All the money in the world can't be paid to bring a "Hero" back to life. Our economy is being sucked dry in this war over oil. Forget "miles per gallon"; it's "miles per life", now. Pay up, get out, and just to be sure, pay up, again. It will never be enough, if we stay, and stay, and stay another day. Think about, please.

Hillary is a human being being. Just like the rest of us. What breakdown? For finally showing a human side? Just as with the debate the other night this shows her passion for the job.

The same way Dean's screech in Iowa was grossly overplayed ... well, so then there was Bush for another four years.

I for one am more inclined to believe a candidate who's passionate.

Can you say Pat Schroeder?
Lest you forget, one of the first women to run for President and the one who was first taken seriously – Senator Pat Schroeder of Colorado ran for President in 1988 and cried on National Television when later withdrawing from the contest.
She was never taken seriously again.
Presidents do not cry unless they are burying soldiers or astronauts. Thanks for tanking another equal opportunity moment Hillary.
Perhaps you can "support" Obama like you did Bill.

You know, it's easy for people like Rush Limbaugh (the X addict) and Glen Beck (the X addict) to sit back and make a career off of the backs of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Would they have a career without the Clintons? No! They have been crying about the Clintons since before they were in the White House. They really have the right to judge other people and get paid for it! The Clinton's are easy targets, certainly, but give me a break! Hillary Clinton showed some emotion. Get over it and whine about something important. Perhaps whine about an issue instead of an emotion. Real or not, she put herself out there. Would you "Republican Limbaugh Beck lovers" do the same? I doubt it. Hillary has guts, passion and emotion. Cut her the same slack that you would cut one of your fragile flower flip flop Republican candidates!

We want a strong Commander in Chief who can pulling the troupe from Iraq. No crying baby or PMS conductor in the White House, how can we trust her?

Common baby! We want to see something new.

Go back to NY and let someone who can do the job to take care us.

I personally do not care about the sex of the canidates but I just DO NOT TRUST HILARY. She seems to be all about $$$$. We need someone in the W.H who understands and works for the middle class.

As the 2008 Presidential Election continually unfolds, I have been glued
to all the news channels that are covering it. As a New Yorker, and an
avid Hillary supporter, I find it disappointing that voters are being
swayed by poetic and nothing more than fluffy talk as well as the
likeability of a candidate. We have already been through this ordeal and
have been fooled two different times by Republicans (current president as
example 1).

Hillary is already recognized as a world leader, she has
proven herself as a New York Senator being an advocate for every single
New Yorker. She has been there to improve healthcare for everyone, bring
and keep jobs in small New York towns, work to keep New York agriculture
vibrant, raise the middle class and help to keep New York’s economy alive.
She has worked with Democrats and Republicans to bring about the “change”
that everyone wants to talk about. She came into New York after being
First Lady to a very skeptical voting base. After seeing her work hard,
without her husbands help, reaching out to individuals and communities in
a variety of ways while representing every single New Yorker and earning
their respect, she has overwhelming won our support.

Everyone talks about shutting down the “Clinton Machine.” Hillary is not the “Clinton Machine,” she is undoubtedly the “Experience Machine,” the “World Leader Machine,” the “Healthcare Machine,” the “Economy Machine,” the “Change Machine,” and the list continues, but this probably would be best noted as the “Hillary Machine.” She will work to accomplish everything that needs
to be done, and as we know every closet, cabinet and desk in the White
House will need to be sorted through and cleaned out and only a candidate
with Hillary’s stamina will get that done.

So while other candidates have these big ideas about change and removing the status quo (remember that they too have participated Washington politics or what they call the status quo), Hillary is not the status quo and she will lead the country
into the future taking change and combining it with experience to make the
“Hillary Machine.”

Hillary is truly the person to get the job done and the fact the people are falling into this trap that is hope is devastating to what needs to be done in this country. I am 100% positive if we rely on hope to bring us change, we are in trouble. Experience should be what counts, longevity should be what counts. I am glad candidates are hoping for change and have a vision for change. Having hope and visions are not new concepts, Hillary has always had the hope and vision and that's is why she has gone from respected lawyer, mother, friend, world renowned and involved First Lady, New York Senator and now President of the United States.

Crocodile tears? No , those were snake tears! She didn't show that much emotion when we all knew her husband was cheating on her! Unbelievable!!

As the 2008 Presidential Election continually unfolds, I have been glued
to all the news channels that are covering it. As a New Yorker, and an
avid Hillary supporter, I find it disappointing that voters are being
swayed by poetic and nothing more than fluffy talk as well as the
likeability of a candidate. We have already been through this ordeal and
have been fooled two different times by Republicans (current president as
example 1).

Hillary is already recognized as a world leader, she has
proven herself as a New York Senator being an advocate for every single
New Yorker. She has been there to improve healthcare for everyone, bring
and keep jobs in small New York towns, work to keep New York agriculture
vibrant, raise the middle class and help to keep New York’s economy alive.
She has worked with Democrats and Republicans to bring about the “change”
that everyone wants to talk about. She came into New York after being
First Lady to a very skeptical voting base. After seeing her work hard,
without her husbands help, reaching out to individuals and communities in
a variety of ways while representing every single New Yorker and earning
their respect, she has overwhelming won our support.

Everyone talks about shutting down the “Clinton Machine.” Hillary is not the “Clinton Machine,” she is undoubtedly the “Experience Machine,” the “World Leader Machine,” the “Healthcare Machine,” the “Economy Machine,” the “Change Machine,” and the list continues, but this probably would be best noted as the “Hillary Machine.” She will work to accomplish everything that needs
to be done, and as we know every closet, cabinet and desk in the White
House will need to be sorted through and cleaned out and only a candidate
with Hillary’s stamina will get that done.

So while other candidates have these big ideas about change and removing the status quo (remember that they too have participated Washington politics or what they call the status quo), Hillary is not the status quo and she will lead the country
into the future taking change and combining it with experience to make the
“Hillary Machine.”

Hillary is truly the person to get the job done and the fact the people are falling into this trap that is hope is devastating to what needs to be done in this country. I am 100% positive if we rely on hope to bring us change, we are in trouble. Experience should be what counts, longevity should be what counts. I am glad candidates are hoping for change and have a vision for change. Having hope and visions are not new concepts, Hillary has always had the hope and vision and that's is why she has gone from respected lawyer, mother, friend, world renowned and involved First Lady, New York Senator and now President of the United States.

Wow, this is a tough crowd!

I found this site helpful to check out the candidate's voting records and positions:

http://2008electionprocon.org/?gclid=CNfFs5Wz1JACFSJbiAodqU4fPA

Don't want to go back is right. That's why one cannot vote for old Hill and Slick will. The fake tears will not make everyone forget Waco either.

First of all, I can't think of many public servants that deserve this nomination more than Hillary Clinton. She has spent her entire life working HARD to help the American people. We have come to a point in time where we have grown frustrated with the Washington crowd and are making some pretty hefty demands for change... without regard to the impact those changes may have on the country as a whole. This is a passionate woman who, when people take time to get to "know" her a bit more, comes across as a real champion of the average American. So she got emotional at a campaign stop. Has President Bush not become emotional when visiting wounded soldiers in military hospitals? Being the President of the United States of America is a HUGE responsibility, and I think that any person who views the office of the presidency as having some sort of requirement that its occupant be a stoic is just plain ignorant. How could the president NOT be emotional? This woman is not emotional for no reason; she is emotional because she understands what's at risk and she has spent her whole life trying to get us on the right track. Her husband was a fighter. So what he lied. Did he hurt us? Are our troops dying in battle right now because of lies HE told or his PREDECESSOR told? The Clintons are good Americans. They have been there to fight for us time and time again and I feel Hillary would do the same. And the fact that she has openly shown emotion on the campaign trail is a sign, to me, that she is ready to face the challenges ahead and will overcome them–the same as she has always done in the past. This is a wonderful woman who deserves a chance to prove how much she loves America. She's got my vote!

Experience is the best teacher. I think Hillary had a experience, which she is being around the President who is making very important decision very closely. That kinds of experience which she has. Talking is cheap.

You have to be kidding me. If she sobs now with her supposedly vast experience in the primary because she is losing, imagine her sobbing hoping the terrorists will have sympathy for her. You have to be strong here and she is already showing that her experience is more in sob stories than actual work when it really matters. Not a leadership quality anybody should be looking for.

Check out their actual records:

http://2008electionprocon.org/?gclid=CNfFs5Wz1JACFSJbiAodqU4fPA

The way I see it shaping up is like this. Hilary takes President, with Edwards as Vice President; and commit Obama to a high level, relevant cabinet secretary (he really needs to learn the ropes). Now let's see those lights, and it isn't an oncoming train (beat you to it).

I cant stand that woman!

I guess Hilary did sell herself after all.
Hilary's game is to gain all women support on her side. She got it.
Read the comments above and see women's response.
What a game. Business as usual.
That's really politics, what ever it takes.

I find it interesting that people are so willing to cede a significant edge to Hillary in "experience". What kind of experience? Life experience? Experience as an executive? What are her qualifications when compared to those of Obama? Just living in the White House doesn't count as "experience". I'm not willing to stipulate that Hillary has a significant edge over Obama in experience. She certainly does not have his vision or charisma – which I define as the ability to make people want to listen to you. I also want to address the issue of race. Those who believe that any mention of race is a play of the "race card", have very little understanding of the very real disadvantages African American have faced in the country – both past and present. The arrogance/ignorance of some would have us to believe that racism no longer exists – that we are all "Americans". But we African American who have experienced discrimination know better. As long as there is disparate treatment of African Americans in the US, we will continue to identify it for what it is – and rightly so. Obama's victory in Iowa signals that progress has been and continues to be made on the racial front. His message of inclusion dares Americans to hope. He is the right man in a time when America's image needs a facelift.

I don't know about Romney, there is something kind of "prurient about his manner, and looks. It's like, would you really buy a used car from this guy- oops, I guess His grand father was the bigshot at two or three motor companies; just before they went bankrupt. Of course he had a "golden parachute", out of his predicaments. He always left the bodies behind; probably where the "old money" came from. Seems kind of like that, you know?

Greg in NY...if you will remember, everyone thought bush was a good ole likeable guy that you would want to have a beer with. Took a few years for them to find out that he wasn't what he appeared to be. Now we need someone qualified. You don't have to like, you just need to vote for her as she is the most qualified of all the candidates. What we want is someone qualified for the job, not miss congeniality.
The republicans would love to have obama as the nominee as they know they could beat him but they are afraid of Hillary as they know she would win...I say, black or white, man or woman, qualifications are what count.

I truly believe Hilary demonstrated a wonderful, poignant, candid personal moment of truth. It was done in a fashion of a sister/brother; mother/son;wife/husband: and, this was a leader/nation concise portrayal of imagining the full potential of a strong nation led by a "the right person" , now. It's time to fulfill those powerfull, yet sensitive potentials, opportunities, and goals. Hilary actually asked for the nation's permission to lead us through our most needed rehabilatation, as a nation, we have needed for so long. She has the ability to look down the road at the circumstances, consequences, risks, and priorities to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am the head of my household, and we have six registered voters. My family looks toward "dear old dad", before every election for leadership on what to do. I know what my answer will be, now.
GO Hilary!

Oh, it's okay for Mitt Romney to cry during a speech, but Hillary can't show some passion for her country. Sexist. :/

B. Hussein Obama and his people are getting cocky.

Anybody seen a sporting event where the other team got cocky and the result caused momentum to swing.

Someone somewhere ,probably Chicago, is going to come forward with some disturbing news on him. Drugs, hookers. mistress. his rise has been unbelievable but his people are daring the country to find fault.

You heard it here from an old man that has watched alot of contests-not just political. It's snowballing. Wait until they go south and the good old boy Republicans get done with him. His rise is scaring the Republicans. Here comes the stink on him.

I'm talking in the primary not the general election. They will cross over you know.

Politics won't change just because Obama says he is for change. Its all deeper than that.

I believe that Hillary is imperfect, and that's not news. I also believe it doesn't matter if she gets slightly emotional when talking about her feelings for this country (not her hair, you freaks) and I think she's the most qualified for the job.

I am frightened and concerned at the criteria that people are posting here on how they elect politicians.

We can't afford to let this election be a popularity contest (and it isn't since the popular vote seemingly doesn't count) so why turn it into one? Look what happened last time everyone went with the candidate they thought was more 'down home'?

Pay attention to the issues, the records, and the resources at hand. Do not be a Hillary Hater just because it's fashionable. Do not be an Obama Lover because it's what's going around. Don't default to Edwards. Let's make some real choices here based on something!

We all have to remember that this is difficult for ALL the candidates. They are all tired, and have all been criticized. I am not interested in electing someone to be the President of the United States of America who cries at the face of stress and challenges. It is during these times that a leader steps up, and doesn't break down during the most difficult times. Someone who always presents themselves as Presidential, calm, and completely in control.

As a woman of the United States of America and reading many of these comments, I am appalled. Apparently, we really do still have a long way to go to be considered equals in this country.

And that disgusts me.

When a male candidate shows similar emotion, he's called passionate. When a woman does it, it's weakness.

For goodness' sake! WAKE UP! It is the year 2008 and guess what? SEXISM IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL.

I guess women are still considered second class citizens in this chauvinistic world.

Btw, I'm not even a Hillary supporter. But this is freakin' ridiculous, people. Shame on you.

she can't be a president. we don't need an emotional president to decide what's up. we don't need crying to run america. we need a strong president.

I used to be a Clinton supporter, but it seems more and more that she isn't really as much about fixing things as desperate to be President. I have looked at this video over and over and the debates over and over and you know what... her eyes NEVER change. She caught her voice up and tried and tried, but nothing changed about her eyes. Every person, man and woman, that I've ever seen truly choke back tears, real tears, has their eyes turn a bit red, and their lids tighten. She looked like an actress and it felt phony to me. I don't mind a candidate crying and don't think it necessarily makes a woman appear weak. But this crying, the complaint of double standards on Access Hollywood and then the "sexist attack" by the guys with "Iron My Shirt" signs... oh yes, and Bill last night saying "I can't maker her younger or taller or a male"... all attempts, in my opinion to galvanize women to vote for one of their own. Classic divide and conquer politics. Can she actually get questions from real people and not plants? I think the question that led to her being "choked up" as well as the ridiculous stunt of the guys with those signs are all phony. Again, I was a strong supporter for her, but now I am totally repulsed by her campaign. I will be voting for Obama.

Hillary's human. Frankly, I was happy to see her display a little emotion. It made me realize how real she is and how hard she's worked. It's easy to get caught up in all the buzz of Obama. But a lot of talk doesn't necessarily get the job done. Remember what George Bush promised when he was running for President and look where we are now. Hillary has been talking about the changes she would like to make and how she plans to go about it. I have yet to hear Obama discuss any particulars, just ideals. With all the problems the country has right now I think we need to be very careful in electing the next president. We don't need any more regrets.

Finally, we see a "human" Hillary. We all know she is capable, intelligent and has a proven track record. I wish her handlers would allow her to be more "human" because this is what voters are responding to in Obama and in the Republican's Huckabee. Neither has extensive experience, but both are "real" in that voters can identify with these two people. John McCain is a smart, experienced man who is a true patriot in every sense of the word. But he has little hope of getting elected to the highest office because he appears to be too aloof. People want change, yes. But what they really want in a president is someone who appears, at least, to be "of the people and by the people." Hillary, until this particular moment caught on tape, has always held her head high in the face of adversity, but in doing so seems to be above we mere mortals who stumble at times through life. Hillary, go ahead and allow yourself to fall – Americans will catch you with open arms

AFTER HILLARY'S BAD ACTING FOR THE CAMERAS. I'M GOING TO VOTE OBAMA.

It makes me sad when I saw the video.The reason it does is because she trying to tell us that Obama is fine but not a person we should pick to get out of this mess that Bush got us in. If we were'nt in this mess guessing Obama be a better pick but because we are in this mess he may not be the best experience because he doesnt have the experience to get us out of this mess and people are making this election like a game like she said.I think the Oprah thing is having more of a impact than people are admitting.

Hillary needs to let go. She keeps talking about change and the only change she represents is going from the Clinton's to the Bush's back to the Clinton's. She is such a part of the problem and the mess that has been created over the years by those two administrations. I am shocked that she doesn't see this, and even more-so that the American people don't.
That so-called Safe Families Act that her husband passed, is one of the biggest reasons that families all over this country are suffering now. Basically, the government owns our children. Yes, Hillary you do have to think it through before you act on it. If Walter Mondale was able to see that, Bill Clinton more than likely saw the same thing. Change is about giving others a chance, not playing revolving doors with the Bushs. Is Jeb Bush being groomed to run next term???

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Crying is not presidential. What will she do in a real crisis???

I must say that I thought Hillary did better than ever Sunday in the debates but was reminded today that a woman should not be president! When she got chocked up and almost cried today she lost me. I realize that they are all keeping long hours and this is extremely demanding but what if she is in the process of demanding negotiations with another country as president and lets her emotions show through? I can sum it up in her using her sentiment; Wrong women, wrong office! We need change and Obama represents that change needed. Bill did a good job but he depleted our military and intelligence to pay down our deficit and they both take money from the shadiest of places! Our country needs unity, not more Hillary/Polosi/Reed type hate. My only hope for America is Obama and if he does not deliver on his promises of getting the lobbyists and big business out of our government, I am moving to Brazil! Our county is less than it once was because of the Hillary’s and Bill’s and Bush’s and such. We have not had a good president since the Roosevelt’s or Kennedy!

I am a foreigner in US, and I cannot vote. I am suprised how many of you trashed a high-quality candidate.

U.S. stocks had their worst start since 2000. Unemployment rate climbing, Dollar depreciating against major currencies, oil touched $100, and more and more people seeing Recession coming. This is what you should all worry about.

You need someone SOLID, someone who has enough knowledge and experience to stablize the economy, not someone who unit all of you (maybe) and starve together with a beatiful dream. Economy goes bad, everyone will suffer. You don't want to take the chance.

Hillary is you best choice. I was impressed by her straight answers at the debate. She has been working hard to get herself ready for a long time. Obama never thought about running until last year? How ready can he be? To my knowledge, Hillary is also well received in the international community.

Please don't trash a respectable person just because she does not fit in your traditional frame of being likable. I thought you guys live in the most developed country in the world and you know better than placing double standards on an intelligent and hard-working woman.

Dick Morris just made a comment on FNN something to the effect of "what if Hillary reacts emotionally when the country is facing a terrorist threat"? If this is not spin on what was barely a quavering of Hillary's voice (not exactly a nervous breakdown), I don't know what is. And let me repeat, I don't like HIllary (or Obama or Edwards) and will not vote for any of them, but let's be honest folks!

Watch the whole clip sheep, she went from POSSIBLY showing a human side to the very next sentence attacking Obama.

Couple this with the campaigns STATED tactic of trying to show her softer side for weeks and even you sheep need to CONSIDER the possibilty that this was staged.

Look at many of the pro-Clinton postings, the correct spelling is HILLARY and not HILARY or HILLERY.

We do not need 4-8 years of games, scandals and NOTHING GETTING DONE.

It is as simple as ABC, Anyone But Clinton.

WoW!
The song "Tears of Clown" by Smokie Robison keeps repeating in my head.

This soooooo sad. Quite pathetic, actually.

Will Mrs. Clinton try to cry her way out of WAR ? Venus.

When the die is cast the flocks from the wings of many bright Angels will fall. Although they all wear the symble of grace but only the brightest and the fitest will survive the test of mordern democratic arrangement. Hillary Clinton's melt down at a simple pep talk gathering will automatically redefine her "milk for gull" image to Billy's kind of sympatetic image that propagated them for many years to the pick of political power in America. My conclusion is that the lady that ask her a lady like simple question was a Clintonite arrangement in disguise that was carefully used as a last straw the deflate the entire "change" atamosphere that is anihiliating the tri- geopolitical state of Ohio, N.H and S.C in which the clinton political machine has sensed an inevitable defeat.
At a time when the rest of the democratic world are begining to draw comparison on American political hiistory with the likes of the Gandhi's, the Butto's and the Sudi's which is the same as the Bushs and the Clintons. I can tell you now that Americans are returning to their senses.

A legitimate emotion. She is speaking the truth... Don't mistake sincerity for weakness. This candidate has more strength of character and greater moral and spirtual virtue than the entire Bush administration assembled.

Ms. Clinton is a formitable woman. I applaude her ongoing efforts. But, I don't think this country can take another four years of her style of politics. Obama is a "roll up his sleeves and get the job done" guy. The general public wants to see that. Guiliani (sp?) also has that sort of reputation. We've had enough "suits". It time somebody in office at least acts like they're in the same boat the rest of the population is. Clinton will lead by telling others what to do. Obama and Guiliani will lead by doing it themselves.

She Could be breaking a part and getting emotional, We don't know, I can't believe she would get that low and play the oldest tricks in women's book.
I'm a Clinton fan and very dissappointed in her. I'm not being sexiest here, but seriously how can I trust a president who breaks a part when things get tough??
What a shame!
Suppose she wins the nomination and go against McCain, don't you think the Republicans will play this video over and over and over??? She will give the Republicans another 8 years in office. How stupid and weak this is?
I'm really ashamed of the media playing this video. If I had any drop of faith in her, I've already lost it because if she really wins we are doomed with the Republicans rule the white house.
God bless Obama and be with you. I really urge everyone to think twice before they vote for Clinton. We really had enough of the Republicans and don't want them ruling anymore. Enough we've had enough.
MAy God be with you Obama. May God bless America.

Hillary '08

I read through all your comments and can't belief how blind, narrow-minded, and naive some of you can be...
There is nothing wrong with showing her sensitive side. It does not necessarily represent weakness but that she uses both her BRAINS and her HEART.
THIS IS SOMEONE WHO CARES!!!
THIS IS CHANGE!!!
(Unlike those hungry wolfs who want to be President for selfish reasons)

Whatever happens...

G-d Bless America! And G-d bless our Economy as it is very much needed!

Uh...the fact that HRC has emotions is not so much the issue as her ability to time the tears that exposes them as contrived.

HRC is a fake. She talks and talks and talks...it's what Clintons do. They talk. They are career polititions. She follows the polls, steels others campaign slogans, and will forget about everything she said on the campaign trail if she is elected.

Get real, HRC...please...at least have some respect for yourself if you can't find any respect for the American people.

Its ok for Hillary to become emotional. It shows that she has a heart for the people of America. We need a President that walk the walk and talk the talk. Not one that just sounds good. Vote Hillary NH.

I don't participate in blogs but couldn't let this opportunity pass. I realize that most people who blog, need to get a life. Our media, reporters, talk show hosts, and yes, I count bloggers in that arena too, have found that they can keep repeating the same rude and biased opinions – that's all they are – and the American public will fall for it. Some of us don't fall for it. If you are a woman and from Senator Clinton's generation, you would know the obstacles that many women have had to face. Yes, it's emotional to know that when you step outside the prototype of what unenlightened people are pushing, you are in a no win situation. That's exactly what happened today. Hurray for Hillary for her response and showing that she does have compassion and passion! I'm registered to vote and will be able to cast my vote for Hillary in an early primary!!

Adam in NY, SHUTUP!, hypocrites...she doesn't show an emotional side, she has you sucked into her dilusions you fool!

She only cares about one thing and one thing only...HITLERY! Wake up boy!

She is a weak peron, weak leadership, weak on experience, weak on telling the truth, weak on foreign policy, weak on eveyrhing. I can see it now, Russia declares war on Europe...she will just cry and play the victim, why me when asked for help by other countries. Get real, Hitlery is toast and she has the biggest hips a he/she could have, get rid of the cow!

Go Mitt!

"All the way Hillary!" said:

"Hillary'08
proven leadership!"

How is cheerleading for both her husband, as well as the current dolt in the White House, "proven leadership"?

Cry baby and she wants to be President. Pitiful...

This is exactly why she shouldnt be president. Women are to emotional

Might as well concede now.

Hillary should be nominated for an Academy Award! What a performance!
As a woman and a Democrat, I would never vote for her for this performance! She is running scared and should be! There are two other Democratic candidates that are applying the pressure, and if she handles pressure this way, well she is not the candidate to be President! She now mentions change, but I still have not seen any that she has made in NY as our Senator and her experience (that she proclaims to have) is not all that impressive.

Hillary's human. Imagine that! It's sad to see that there are so many cynical people out there. Yet a lot of you are willing to accept someone for what they say and what you want them to be without even taking the time to check them out. Hillary is right, this is one of the most important elections of our lifetime. There are people who will say anything. Doing something is another story. Just look at George Bush. Don't be seduced into voting for someone that is all talk. Where's the meat ? I have not heard Obama lay out a plan to bring about all this change he talks about. You have to have ideas and plans. Idealism isn't enough. Go Hillary.

Reading through this list of posts is an eye opening experience and full of revelations. Some I could not keep to myself:

1. There is way too much cynical, quick to 'hate' discourse in this country.

I suppose we have Reagan and the 'Contract with America' crowd to thank for that – their failed movement(s) gave permission to publicly espouse hate talk and call it political discourse.

We can see some change coming if you listen to the discourse from Obama, Huckabee, Edwards and, to some extent, McCain.

2. There is way, way too much inaccurate information, and too many conclusions and accusations based on that inaccurate information.

– When we complain about an ineffective government, we should look in the mirror for the cause.
– When we complain about political 'games', we should look in the mirror for the ones who allow it to happen.
– When we do choose to participate, we should have the personal integrity to confirm the accuracy of our message.
– When we interact with our fellow citizens, we should speak to them as we would our grandmother.

3. For my 1.33 cents of opinion (inflation due to oil prices factored in) on Hillary tearing up:

– It's not my place to judge her sincerity of emotion.
– I personally don't fear having a President who becomes emotional – it's part of being a human.
– I do take issue with her message: "it's personal...." Hillary would make a good president, but it's just not her time. Clinton was a good president and she was a background, stress background participant. (He does get way too much credit for the economic boom of the 90's. That would have happened no matter who was president – I know this because I was in the heart of it.)

But, Hillary first co-opted the change message, now she has co-opted "it's personal". She doesn't get it, people want real. For that reason, she has a big job ahead of her to be nominated without political shenanigans.

> Jim: How has Edwards tried to take advantage of this? I would sincerely like to know.

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"I have so many opportunities in this country" wow what country she came from ....... why do u think immigrants from other countries come here,and why is immigration a topic in this election anyway

I have been watching both cnn and msnbc's coverage on the primary. I am a registered Independent in NH. At first I thought the mention of Hillary Clinton getting emotional would be just that, a passing mention. I am someone that gets frustrated with apparent transparency. In this case, audience manipulation, that has been picked up and perpetuated with the media. Last Saturday's democratic NH debate sometime after 2100 two things were said. Sen Edwards mentioned how he felt about seeking change (I'm not an Edwards person) and made a very impassioned statement of how very PERSONAL this campaign is and making change is and would continue to be for him when he was in the White House. Not turn away because the politics changed, etc. The 2nd item mentioned was Hillary's likability: How can this be remedied and help her come back, make her seem more personable?

Seemingly appear to show 'true' emotion, it's allowable, expected in a woman, shows she has humanity yet she's paraphrasing what Edwards said. No one has made that connection/reference or given him the credit. Someone should go back to the Sat debate archives and run Edwards statement side by side. What a stretch to get the women's vote.

I can honestly say, I'm still wavering with between some candidates and which party. Now I can honestly say Hillary does not have my vote. She just proved how far she is willing to go to get a vote. Likeability doesn't make a President, exprerience, ability, track record does. I hope her little farce has served to alienate her with the men's vote. It would serve as her due.

America is a good country. Hillary is a good , decent and honorable woman and the next President. Getting emotional with teary eyes is the sign of a very loving mother, a passionate person who always fight hard for the young, unfortunates, disables, the poor, the humble, .... for the betterment of the country now and the genaration to come. Don't you think your own mom has ever wept for you ?

Hillary will go on fighting for all of us regardless what happens in NH. I tell you why. Most of the people like to ride the wave like Obama. Even John Edwards is an opportunist. He had not done crap while in the senate let alone out of it. Obama is a fresh face. When the honeymoon is over, people will know Hillary is the only who is standing, forgiving, working, caring and bring change with her experience for 35 years in the White House.

It Ok to set backs in early primaries, because it is believed failure is the foundation of success. Hillary will be the eventual winner !! Will be the greatest President ever.

I think Hillary is the most qualified person to be President and make the tough decisions that need to be made. I want a President that is genuine and compassionate since they are making decisions that affect peoples lives. This shows the human side of Hillary!

I was surprised at what she claimed to be crying about: "All that the country has done for her". Huh?? I think she is just over-exhausted and frustrated with the fact that Obama is doing so well against her. A loss in New Hampshire will be close to a knockout punch.

Reading this article, my only reaction is that were there an award for "MOST ADMIRED WOMAN IN THE USA", Hillary Clinton surely would deserve it.

If Hillary is going to turn the country around, can she at least promise not to let it run us over again?

Clearly if you are going to give an Emmy ... for best dramatic performance it has to go to Obama for posing as a real candidate. He is filled with empty paraphrases and catch-phrases, with little quality experience to lead our nation. "CHANGE" his diaper and let's vote for true leadership!

Hillary'08
proven leadership!

I,ve read all of your posts, and the fact remains that by the very statements you people are making is the reason that this nation is slowly and truly falling to be taken and controlled by the very enenies that you people wish not to acknowledge.
As a 33 year veteran Democrat, I will be voting Republican.

the republicans are loving Obama because they know that white America will not vote a biracial man into the oval office~I guess we gotta stay Republican a bit longer because if Obama wins the nomination one of those sterling white men will be the new republican president~and I like Barack!

Just a card up the sleeve to woo voters susceptible to emotions rather than sound judgement.

The hard-ball player in so many occassions for prior elections (husband, self) is not to be taken easy.

If she can't handle this how does she expect to handle the Presidency? She hasn't seen nothing yet! Will she break down, "get emotional" in front the the UN? that will sure do wonders for foreign affairs! As if we don't have enough problems in that area. More than likely it's another Clinton show for the voters, however, any voter with even half a brain should see right through it!

How many of the people who post here that Hillary is not "fit to be president" because of a show of emotion have gladly given their support to George Bush, a man whose gross incompetence and arrogance has done more to damage this country than any president in the previous 50 years.

Is the emotion real? Possibly. All of the posters here (myself included) seem to judge so easily even though we have no idea of the stress of one of these campaigns. In addition, the idea that feeling sad about the sad state of our country makes one unqualified to be president is truly sad.

Here is the fundamental problem that almost everyone misses - if you start from a place where all you can see is what you are looking for, then you will almost always find it.

Hillary is not our saviour or the antichrist, but something very much in between, and those who judge her so harshly as someone who only cares about poliical power is missing something. How much have YOU done to make the country better? No reasonable person can deny that the women has spent her whole life trying to make things better. Is that here only motivation? No way. But people are complicated in case you didn't notice...

It is no different for George Bush, who I believe is a well meaning man who thinks he knows best even though it is clear that he knows very little about governing. Still, I give him credit for trying to make things better even as I hate the fact that he has been ALLOWED BY US to stay in a position where he could so much damage.

The most dangerous thing here is not Hillary, and it is not Bush, but it is the over-the-top quick, prejudiced extreme judgments that seem so rampant in our red-blue country.

Sure, it feels good to be so riled up and indignant and to make fun of Hillary, but those kind of unreasoned judgments are what will kill us all in the end.

Ultimately, there is an objective truth out there. Some politicians are more competent and have more integrity than others, maybe we try and think a little more to find which ones can actually help the country go in a better direction....

Hillary is Awesome,
It will be hard for her to overcome the charisma that Barack Obama demonstrates, however, if anyone can HIllary will. As a Democrat I am rooting and voting for Hillary but I am also excited for all of the Democratic candidates. Stay strong Hillary... our country needs you.

Marisol,

I really appreciate your comments, you were truely wonderful and to the point.

I appreciate this. I was getting tired of all this bashing, particularly about her being emotional, first people call her cold and calculating, and called her to be more emotional, so she genuinely was, now it's being called an act. Now I understand what she means by double-standard, it's okay for men to cry – Bill did it many times, Bush, both the father and the son, Reagan, and so on – they all did it, but Hillary did once and it was teary-eyed not pouring rivers, suddenly she's being claimed incapable of being the commander in chief.

Sad... truly sad. Women, please help end this bashing.

Leave Hillary alooooooooone!

She just wants to dooooo what's best for ????..... wants to do the best for .... ????

the Precious!

Oh, PLEASE! Crying over a bad hair day! Hillary isn't a good actress and she's a worse option for president. What would she do as president–cry when things got tough? Forget inviting Putin over to the White House for talks–his stern mug would make Hillary run for a hankie for sure. She'll do ANYTHING to get elected–cry or sell out to the Chineese...

Obviously this was an act.

Later, she had two hecklers planted in her audience with signs saying, 'Iron my shirt', so she could bring up the sexism issue.

Both of these manufactured events are her trying to regain control of the female vote, nothing more.

Sad, Hillary. Just sad.

Crocodile tears.
The voters should be insulted with her lame attempt to co-opt Edwards' line "..this is personal...". Such a phony. Luckily, she will never be President. I'm excited that Obama and Edwards will get more of the spotlight. I'd like to see a fight all the way to the convention despite the rigged primary/caucus structure.

Obama v. Edwards and Giuliani v. Romey. Should be good theater and a great dialogue for the Country.

Why all the hype about Hillary's emotions? Because she's a woman? As it's been pointed out, many Presidents have had emotional moments and she shouldn't be held to higher scrutiny because of her gender. All the candidates look tired and worn at this point and emotions are expected to run high with all that's at stake in this election. I believe she's sincere in her desire to turn this country around.

Did you see and hear what Ms. Clinton said. Paraphrasing, MLK did not do anything president Johnson is the one who made legistration to help civil rights. That discounts all the people who died, it discounts MLK going to jail, it demeans MLK death. She suggested MLK did not do anything. Wow! This woman is so lame. Sorry to her supporters, but she is lame.

Some Democrats and Independents are so overcome with defeating the Republicans they are prepared to roll the dice and go with an untested candidate.

The Republicans must be licking their chops over the prospect of going against Obama or Edwards. They are doing everything possible to help convince Democrats and Independents that Clinton is the black sheep, a pariah, too status quo and old school politics.

The Republicans will most likely not win the White House but an non-Clinton nomination will make it a lot easier and closer than people expect.

Who would you rather go toe to toe with on issues? Obama, Edwards or Clinton?

Who would you rather go against on experience? Obama, Edwards or Clinton?

Who has the best understanding of how Washinton works? Obama, Edwards or Clinton?

Who knows the players in the foreign arena? Obama, Edwards or Clinton?

Who can learn from past successes and failures best? Obama, Edwards or Clinton?

Who has a thorough and thought out plan for the country? Obama, Edwards or Clinton?

Who could you learn the most from? Obama, Edwards or Clinton?

Let's hope people focus more on substance than style and appreciate maturity over glib oratory.

Wake up America!

We have been victims of mismanagement by the Bush Administration for 8 long, costly and painful years. Bush II promised change with no national resume and he promised to be the "Uniter".
We do not have the luxury, time or enough money left to consider the possible election of the Junior Senator from Illinois with 2 + years of experience. It does not matter if he is Black, White or something in between. It matters – that Hillary Clinton has the experience, the reliable resources, and the means to make a difference.

We cannot afford the expense and the wait of 4 years of on-the-job training to consider the Obama option. It simply does not compute.

Passion......Heart.....that is what I want in the next President! Do not kid yourself people, the emotion shown by Hillary today was real and heartfelt. The plain simple truth is she cares more about the issues facing us all today than any other candidate. She also will stir the pot to create the changes that need to be made! She knows the system from both sides! Do we REALLY want another inexperienced President? Please wake up America!

Even when she may be truly sincere and emotional, she looks cold and calculating. I'm not buying it considering the timing. When is the NH primary again?

Oh the poor baby. And this woman, who can't even stand the pressure of the campaign trail wants to be President of the United States. Lord help us if she is elected.

This is simple math. When you vote for some one, you vote for their team. Clinton had a surplus... Bush did not.

Obahma has plans, but no outline for the plans. He tells people what they want to hear.

Ms. Clinton needs to get smart and learn to lie, maybe she will be able to get ahead.

How much did she pay that person to ask her that question. Personally I think it was a pre-planned event to "try" and fake she is human

Compassion or Concrete? Which would you want to see in the next POTUS or VPOTUS?

Hillary bashers wake up – as a country under George Bush we been taking a bashing, what has our brave current president brought for us besides a beating, remember where our brave Bush was when 9/11 happened he was running from the east coast to the west coast, I guess that's what a leader is suppose to do. It will take a woman to clean up a man's mess. And all the other candidates running, their going to say what you want to hear and that's about it to get a vote.

I have not been a fan of Hillary – but I have to say, I found her emotional moment to be very real...I wish we could see more of "this" Hillary -passion and honesty is such a rare commodity in any candidate!! Having said that, I don't think Hillary should be the platform for our first woman President.... I mean it's a landmark moment that she's in the running, and I admire her for that – but I won't vote for her just because she's a female! That's ignorant; nor would I vote for Obama because of his race – it NEEDS to be about the best candidate.... bottom line.

Kandi Beaman:

Hope is for the hopeless....

HOW FAKE CAN YOU BE! The news reported yesterday that she was not being emotional enough and not showing vulnerability and today she does this. This shows me that she will do anything a your vote. She follows polls not her gut. Don't fall for this. I believe in Obama and heis the real deal.

"The pep rally is over"? Is that the best Hillraisers can offer? What's wrong, you don't want Americans to feel good? You want us to live in fear?

Too bad. Obama's gonna make us feel good to be American again, just as Reagan did in 1980 and Kennedy did in 1960.

Obama is half white and black, I think that it is time for this nation to come together and heal. Besides,all of the politicans will do the same things when they get into office. Might as well pick someone who will unite us.

I believe Sen. Clinton's tears were not genuine. If you recall the last N.H. Democratic debate where Sen Obama and Sen Edwards talked about health care and they mentioned that this fight was "personal to me" because individuals close to them were affected by not having full health care. Hillary spinned this and made the words "personal to me" something for her campaign. On the campaign trail, this is not Presidential. Will she start crying in heated negotiations with world leaders? This is evident that SHE is not ready on the first day.

I have never cared for Hillary Clinton. She is different from the tearful woman on the video especially when things are going her way. She has her own agenda for sure. I listened to the democratic debates last night and was impressed with Obama's answers and direction. However, records are records and the facts dont lie. Hillary has the experience and she comes with luggage (Bill) that improved the economy in a big way. That could be to the American's advantage. I am neither democratic or republican, I want whoever is the best for my country and family. Am I the only one that feels none of them on either side are presidential material? I am all about the little guy, the middle class American has been ignored, over looked, over taxed for too long. The only one that even mentioned anything about this was Obama. However I cant vote for him just because of that. Hell, Bush made everything seem rosie when he was running for office too and look what a mess this country is in. We need someone that will be respected and admired from all over the globe. I just dont see this happening in this election regardless who we vote for but sadly believe, Hillary is probably the closest we are gonna get......so sad..

I just hope that Hillary would get it that she did DONE. She isn't likable with the general public and she isn't the next President. She should just get out of the way for the first President with a mult-cultural background. She and Bill had their time in the White House-it is Obama's time. I hope that this nation can take this historic step to elect Senator Obama.

Hillary is under tremendous pressure. This election is literally THE BATTLE OF HER LIFE. I see why she got emotional. Her brain is doing so much calculating and thinking it's on overload. She is in the ATTACK MODE and has been.

Now, OUT OF THE BLUE, here comes this fuzzy non relevant question. I would have expected Hillary to bust up laughing histarically in order to release so much built up tension. But no, she did the opposite, or did she? I don't think it matters much anymore.

Poor Hillary, If you just could have been, like... a little honest and straightforward and genuinely sincere and caring and compassionate and more about HOPE and less about limiting human potentiality...... Lord, we as a country united would have embrased you with such warmth and love.... words can't describe what could have been.... anyway, it's just what it is.

Now, all that love and hope is being directed at an underdog, and underdog not many gave much hope too. The notion of a potentially brighter future for America, is all about hope. We all hope, we hope our underdog leader who was bold enough to challenge the status quo with such a bold notion will get e'r done!!!

Hillary cries... but you see not tears.........Alligator tears.........This is the woman that made secret service agents go get her breakfast and the paper.............

all that's missing is the violin music in the background

she is good but It is very hard to elect her for President of the United States. Really difficult decisions are requred to take. We don't want Bill to take these decisions for her.

Hillary is getting what she deserves. She should be running in 2004, that was her time. That was a time to step ahead with her experience to overcome the most disastrous presidency of G.W.B. Bill has guts to step against father Bush, so had she, but instead she decided to make her chances to be perfect. Sorry, but you lost your time, dear.

she is good but It is very hard to elect her for President of the United States. Really difficult decisions are requred to take. We don't want Bill to take these decisions for her.

And you think Obama is any more sincere. How many times do we have to hear the rehearsed schtick about his mother reviewing an insurance forms during her last days. Yes it is sad that she died so young, but to exploit and distort this is phonier-than-thou...

"Lassie, oh Lassie, come here girl...Hillary is in ytrouble...go find the Edge for her...go Lassie, go girl."

Sorry Adam in New York,
I have yet to see her show strength and resolve, just a whole lot of acting, lying and evasiveness.
Now if you will excuse me, i need to go get a tissue!!

Interesting that all you "Hillary haters" dont do your homework... maybe you should take time really looking at what she did while she was first lady and as a Senator and her stances on issues today. Instead you choose to read "fluff" articles on the internet and formulate opinions without any backing.

Besides that... I have watched this footage over and over... when the hell does she cry?! She shows emotion yes... but cry? Dont think so.

CNN you are starting to report like FOX news. Get your facts and your headlines straight!

I know a subject that if any of the candidtaes had the guts to stand up for, they would at least be able to differentiate themselves from the others. It is time to put the draft back into effect. While it is true our soldiers signed up to be in the military, they didn't sign up to be slaughtered or worked to death. The politicians for the most part agree that we have to maintain a presence in the middle east. However in order to do that we HAVE to start the military draft or we aren't going to be effective. We are losing experienced military guys because they can't maintain these long deployments and continuing deployments and have a normal life! Wake up candidates, make a difference and talk about something that really would make a difference in this war effort!

I agree Geri and Im in california and latino and I think the people in the west will vote for the right person! If not the hispanic vote will probably go republican again to mccain !

One word can crush a canidate.
One word can inflate another.

Change? I see children ages 17 – 24 swarming over a canidate like the latest iPod, Nintendo DS or Wii craze without even understanding how it works. Who cares... It plays, it sings what else do I need. The latest trendy item...has to have it, has to wear it, till the next thing comes along.

It's nice to be young to follow..and I do mean follow. A rebellion if you will without knowing really the canidates views, their take on issues except the word change.

Surely they aren't spending hours and hours reading each canidateswebsite, viewing each debate. Surely they must be studying...

No one owns the trademark to the word, Change..it has been used for hundreds of year.

The closest analogy of today's USA that comes to my mind is the Titanic that was built by professionals..

Will she cry if the stock market falls?
Will she cry if attacked by another country or group??
What if she were at an international conference being asked very scolding questions from the rest of the world, will she cry while giving her answer??
What kind of message would this send to the rest of the world???

Sure, you can be passionate, but if you choke up to this how in the world can you handle a major crisis without crying????

I think that this weakness (and or strategy) is disasterous to our country and it's people.

Perhaps we should nominate Jerry Springer for president??? (same kind of show, just different people!)

Scam or not it's still bad timing people will see it as weak!
and thats a good thing.

Re: Thomas Scully

Thank goodness. A man with some Super sense. Pass that along as much as you can. Hillary needs to win for our sake....

Hillary talks the talk and walks the walk! Which is more than either Obama or Edwards can do. She has the experience and her leadership qualities are outstanding! Hillary is passionate about leading our country and just because she shows emotion the cynics say she's weak. Whereas, Obama's campaign is one of fad and feeling! He draws the crowds because he makes them feel good (according to the news media)! I don't want a Feel Good President I want an Experienced Leader for President.

It's OK to show a bit of emotion and I feel for Hillary. I suspect that Margaret Thatcher did that sort of thing all the time.... yea right!

Go Obama '08'>

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an Americna Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America.

RE: BNICE <====
This is just a brief response to the propaganda by BNICE on the pretense that he/she received some email from whomever.

BNICE, I say it to your face that you're so dumb to think anyone will buy into your story. I believe, if we search your heart very carefully, you're most likely racially motivated. But you're not wise enough to know that Americans are very smart. They are much smarter than to buy into your propaganda and tactics of fear. You should go ahead and dig out more dirts and you'll still not be able to derail the train of change and progress.

God Bless Obama,
and God Bless the United States of America!!!

Are you kidding me? Hillary began her NH stomp talking about youth and change...basically echoing Obama. She is so unoriginal. This is how this thing is going down...there are two sides being tossed around in her campaign: throw Obama under the bus or be more sensitive. She will try this sensitivity thing for a while. When she sees that this won't work, Obama will be dog food. All of this talk about oh he is likeable like Bush was during his campaign, or he can't stand up to Republicans is all nonsense. The Clintons hate to lose; this is not real for her. I am a woman and I am personally disgusted by her. ANYONE is better than Hillary.

I really felt sorry for her and I like her also but it time for change and the country is now ready to unite. Obama 08!

To Rufus, Yeah he's black and white but he has found it more profitable to disclaim his white mother and accept his Kenyan father who abandoned the family when Obama was two. And of course there is the matter of his Indonesian Muslim step-father who helped rear him. All in all, he has done pretty well for himself, claiming his blackness. And don't tell me he didn't profit from affirmative action along with his wife who apparently is 100% black. This guy has taken advantage of his "blackness" plenty. So, now he wants to be our first black president. I have no problem with black people at all, just so you know, but I despise phonies. Obama is a phony who will stop at nothing, and do anything and say anything to become the nominee. And when he does, he's goin' down like a house of cards under the Republican Attack Machine! Let's hope the rest of the country shows more commonsense and cherish their votes more than the people of Iowa and those in N. H. who have jumped mindlessly onto the Obama bandwagon.

We the people will change Washington!

"Leadership: The process of influencing others> to accomplish the mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.">

AR 600-100, Army Leadership, 17 Sep 1993, p. 8, signed by Gen Gordon R. Sullivan, Chief of Staff

"Senior-level leadership is the art of direct and indirect influence and the skill of creating the conditions for sustained organizational success to achieve the desired result. But, above all, it is the art of taking a vision of what must be done, communicating it in a way that the intent is clearly understood, and then being tough enough to ensure its execution.">

FM 22-103, Leadership and Command at Senior Levels, 21 Jun 1987, p. 6, signed by Gen John A. Wickham, Jr., Chief of Staff.

Go Obama '08'>

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an Americna Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America.

Hillary broke down (a little) because she was asked about her hair ... and many you think that is trivial.

How many of the men running for president are constantly asked about their hair? This woman is trying to make this campaign about the issues that she holds dear to her heart, and yet no matter what she says or does her HAIR is the main topic.

She'd have to be inhuman to not let it get to her occassionally. Those of you who hate Hillary have no real reason. What has she ever done that is so distasteful for so many of you? She had the audacity to stay with her husband during a bad time ... how terrible. Oh wait, aren't you "christian's" supposed to think that is a GOOD thing?

I don't know who I will vote for, but you better believe it won't have anything to do with their hair.

Okay, now I watched the video. Please, anyone reading this, believe me when I say, that Hilary used a speaker's technique that I used frequently. It is a moment of honesty to make a strong appeal to your audience. I am a public speaker in the mortgage industry. I teach classes about fixing credit and establishing a budget. I get the best response when I use this technique. Usually I do it to make sure I have everyone's attention. And to appeal to what their own vision of their own future is. She is definately using that technique. Smart lady.

Senator Clinton speaks of others not having enough experience. She is the one who has underestimated the American people. She is the one who has underestimated her opponents. She is the one who did not prepare for the election and now she wants us to believe that she can run the country, when she could not even prepare properly for the primaries. She wants us to believe that she can run the country, when only into the 2nd state primary she becomes emotional, that it is so hard. How does she think running a super power each day and night, a 24/7 job is going to be? How is she going to handle the real "hardness" of this world that we now live in? I think she needs to stop and think about who does not have experience.

Wow – talk about selective sensitivity! Where were all the complaints of sexism when it was pile-on time for Condi Rice? Oops, she's a Republican, I almost forgot! How about all the Cruella jokes about Catherine Harris? Face it, Hillary is just another media anointed front-runner who can't cut it when it's time to face the voters – anyone remember Howard Dean?

I am so sick of these dumb, presumptuous women who thinks just because I do not support Hillary means I hate women. That is so not true. Put any female other than Hilary up there and I will vote for them in a heart beat. I just don't trust Hillary. PERIOD.

So, if I hate George W. (which I do and simply can not stand), does that mean I hate men?????

666 posts for Hillary!

Obama '08!

I like Obama but some of comments against Clinton are very low. It makes me wonder whether someone plays dirty trick to put so nasty comments. It is just not fair. Some of you elected Bush who has not experience in international affair. Look, what is the mess. US from surplus in Clinton era to minors in one year and get worse after Iraqi war. Be serious!

I wouldn't vote for Hilary if you paid me (or any other democrat) but she did seem sincere to me. She is probably mentally and physically exhausted – that does tend to make you easily emotional.

Let's have a little perspective. She wasn't giving the State of the Union. She was answering a soft question and she got emotional. Big deal.

This is hardly the stuff of presidential decisions. What is, however, is choosing the person who will be tough enough to get legislation passed that effects positive change. And she definitely has a better record that her competition on that score. That's a fact. Like her personally or not, she gets the job done. Why must we elect someone who could be our buddy? I just want someone who knows the ropes and can get good legislation through congress.

People are talking of a Clinton dynesty like its a bad thing. Um, 8 years of peace, economic growth and turning an enormous budget deficit inherited from the previous administration into a budget SURPLUS at term end is phenomenal. I'll take more of that everyday and twice on Sunday.

I will vote for Hiliary, anyway. This negative media attention is not going to change that. Besides, does a baseball player throw the whole season because they lost a game? I think not. What will matter is how many out of 50 states votes for Hiliary, in the end. Keep going Hilary!

I am moved by what presidential hopeful, HIllary Clinton, actually said even moreso by how she said it. She has been maligned as robotic, cold, and aloof. I for one thought that about her and after seeing all of the scripted campaign events had grown tired of Hillary – essentially writing her off. Now I see a real person lives under that super polished political veneer and someone who apparently really does care deeply [more than I ever thought] about the country [not necessarily just about putting herself first]. I will now be paying more attention to HIllary. FYI – I'm a male 40yo professional and I've liked McCain, Obama and Richardson [who can't get anyone to pay attention to him].

Not buying it Hillary. You may have tricked the people of New York into voting for you as their Senator but you'll have to do better than some big ole' alligator tears to fool the entire country to place you as President of the United States!

-A woman voter

I respect Hilary Clinton, but she still has not grasped the over-reaching desires of the American people, at least as I interpret them. Sincerity is a premium, because we've been hijacked by a wanna be Hitler named bush–who very much ran as a "Christian" candidate, and then spit on all of our Christian values.

We need some new people in Washington, some non war mongers, some non status-quo politicians.

I respect her, but these tricks insult even rudimentary intelligences.

Give me a break!

This woman has absolutely no shame!!! I just just see her in her first meeting with foreign heads of state, "Please don't bomb us, I may break down and cry!!!"

She is pathetic!!! She cries about her hair, yet she is strong enough to lead us! Either this is yet another stunt by a pathological liar, or she is in fact weak!! Either way, she's horrible.

This is an old acting trick, Put onion on your hand and touch your face you'll tear up too!!! The real reason you should be crying is because your "elect me already" attitude is not working. The people want you to show emotion, not fall apart. Don't say you can roll with the boys if you can't. Americia needs a leader who won't crack under pressure.

why did hilliary cry think I know goes back to the debate john edwards in the debate said its personal why he is running got good poll so hilliary says that then in debate she was asked why people like obama she said that hurts bam she gets good reaction so keep it up dont just hurt cry

I made the prediction here, in a comment to one of the articles, that Hillary will cry, weep, or even roll on the floor to get votes. I just wasn't expecting her to do any of those before loosing 3 caucuses in a roll.

Thank goodness, the American people are very smart and wouldn't be mislead by crocodile tears. Hillary learned from the best of political con artist. But, again, the American people are smart enough to spot a trick-star from several miles away.

To my surprise, some folks in the media think this is a genuine act of care from Hillary. I was very impressed by Jeff Toobin (CNN) for pointing out in the 'situation room' that American people weren't buying into the deceit of the crocodile tears.
To my further surprise other members of the discussion forum expressed shock at Jeff's point about what people were saying on the web.

It doesn't take a psycologist to know that Hillary was faking it. I'm just surprised why CNN keeps playing the clip. Is there a hiden agenda somewhere?

Thank goodness for individual wisdom, otherwise some people will point to a monkey and try to persuade us that it's a dog.

- Ky from Somerset, NJ

OH MY GOSH!!!!

I did the same thing, teary eyes, and my professor let me retake a test I failed. My girlfriend pulled the teary eye thing off once with an officer and he gave her only a warning for speeding. Hillary, girl, you know how to work it!!!! ;p

Hillary, I know your games, cause I do it, too. LOL

She will not win the general election! Remember, more people voted against Bill Clinton than for him in both elections. It was Ross Perot that tilted the election for Bill. Under 40% of the votes is not a mandate. Hillary will get even less not matter how many dead democrats or illegals vote in this election

Obama Girl soon you will find yourself in other countries in wars that can not be prevented because terroist will not allow that to happen and when it does and you find yourself there or maybe you are Obama thinking that it only takes words to stop crazy people from killing you ? at least Mrs. Clinton is still standing which I dont think you could and i do belive that you just talk or show me some action and go help those young men and women come home faster ! the True heros !

Obama represents INEXPERIENCE not CHANGE. Hillary represents 35 YEARS OF CHANGE!!!!!! We don't want another four years of INEXPERIENCE!!!!

Hahahaa,

Oh man, I needed a good laugh. How many political tricks has she employed now. Hahaha. The more pathetic pandering that comes out of the Clinton camp, the more it makes me think the Clinton's need to remain in the 1990's. You won no points with me this time Hillary.

Try something else, we are looking for sincerity this time. Don't you get it?

If she's genuine, heartfelt, and passionate you say she's weak. If she's honest and to the point, you say she's vicious. The media is out to bury Hillary and for the sake of our country, I hope we are all smart enough to ensure they don't succeed. As for the "change" element. Hillary's major tagline for app. a year has been "America is ready for change. Hillary is ready to lead." Who stole whose verbiage?

Has anyone noticed that CNN is really pushing Pro-Hillary. I Mean didn't Barrak win Iowa? I'sn't he leading in New Hamshire by double didgets? Yet CNN places Hillary's picture first. Headlines her first. They score her 168 points over Barrack who is a mere 62. A hundred point lead for someone getting stomped by a first term Seneter who if elected will be the Youngest Presedent ever. What is this? Am I alone in seeing this?

I honestly don't care whether or not she choked up. It's funny that people are making such a big deal about this. However, I don't think that the media is "ganging up" on Hillary. Personally, I will not vote for her because she polls poorly against Republican candidates. She cannot win the independent vote versus a Republican. Obama can. That's based on more than one poll, kids. Just remember that it's independent voters who decide elections.

For those talking about experience, Obama has more experience as an elected official than Hillary Clinton – he spent several years in the Illinois state legislature. He also got things done in the Illinois legislature. Read up, get the facts straight. What's Hillary's experience? As a first lady with a botched health care reform under her belt, and as a senator with a spotty voting record who won't readily admit that maybe she did make the wrong vote about the Iraq war. At least Edwards admits that he shouldn't have voted how he did. It's a shame that this woman is the darling of the Democratic Party, when she clearly cannot win the independent vote.

I believe that the gravity of the revolution is finally setting in for Mrs. Clinton. It’s representative of an era of politics that is dying- the politics of the last century. It’s not about Obama; he’s just a catalyst. It’s really about the failure of the establishment to make a difference in the lives of those they are sworn to protect and defend, foreign and domestic. It’s about people feeling left out; it’s about jobs going overseas; it’s about an education and health system broken- work left undone. It’s time for change. I say this as a former Clinton supporter.

I am disturbed and alarmed at the media and public treatment of Hillary Clinton. Although, if the election were held today I would not vote for her, I respect her public service record and her reasons for running for president. She should not be held to a different standard simply because she is a woman.

The reality is the emotional side of Hillary Clinton did not exist until she was down in the polls. She had no interest in broadening her appeal or being seen as relatable before that. Clinton was experience, policy and inevitability. Playing an emotional, inspirational game was beneath her. Now she's changed her mind and it's too late. Regardless as to whether they were genuine or not, the tears are going to largely be seen as a sign of weakness or as part of a strategy.

Give me a break. She has not been throught any more than the other candidates. If one of the male (democrat or republican) had tried the phony tear drop tactic they would have been crucufied by the media. I can't wait to see act II of the Clinton chronicles. And we thoought her husband was a professional hustler.

OMIGOD – I guess America will vote for Obama.....That's scary. Look at his record. Oh what record! He hasn't showed up for work and when he does he doesn't vote. I can't stand those people in corp America....you all know them. At a meeting to vote on something but won't vote until everyone else does and then just does what is popular.....that's OBAMA. He's a " yes " man. Wake up America if you vote for Obama you will deserve everything that will happen to you. Just like everyone in middle America who voted for Bush.....you are all un-employed now....your jobs went over seas. Your standard of life is NOTHING what is used to be and the dollar is in the toilet.

WAKE up. No matter how much you all dislike Hillary she is the ONLY one who will do anything for the regular American. Go ahead Vote for OBAMA. see what will happen.

ANSWER TO CRAIG: ABOVE

I am so glad that someone finally brought up the 30+ years that Hillary has given to her Country and supposely for the better.
I happen to be Hillary's age and have not seen the great changes that she says that she has made.
First thing off under her Husband's rein, she failed with the health care and her record goes on and on.
I think if you are a supporter of Hillard's that you really would study her record and perhaps you will come to a better understanding of what we need for our Precious Country.
We do need Change but one with a new person that does not come with so much baggage.
Remember she stood by her husband, when he took his finger and lied to all the Americans on TV. We do not need him back in the White House and she says that she will take him with her. Why didn't she stand up for her Country when he lied.
How many years can one family occupy the White House. I don't think there is a rule for this, but perhaps this should be considered.

Obama keeps speaking of the Republicans crossing over to the Democrat side to vote for him. Common sense will tell anyone that the reason they are crossing over to vote for him is because they know that they have a better chance of beating him in the General Election. The Rebublicans are scared of Hillary Clinton.

You all missed the point, It isn't whether she cried or not, and it wouldn't matter if it was crying or something else.

This is nothing but thinly veiled spin. She polled as being cold during the debates, so her handlers obviously planned this and planted a very stupid question. Combine this with Bill allegedly getting phone calls from her today "only Hilary has this number" and it all adds up to shallow attempts to change opinion.

It's all planned, calculated and the voters are starting to see through it.

Hillary Clinton has the intelligence, strategies, experience and passion to change this great country to a great DIRECTION!!! She has the power and will achieve what she said! Not only an excellent speaker who promises anything only for cheating voters to support for him. Unfortunately, he never considered whether he can keep his promise or how to realize what’s he said. If a person says he can do anything, we should doubt his honesty, such as Obama! Change is good, but can change to a positive or negative direction! We should reminder 8 years ago, Bush also said changes. Let’s support Hillary, because we love this country! We will not allow this country suffer another disaster presidential term!

I think her response to the question of "how do you do it?'is very valid. Campaigning is very hard work. I watched to video clip several times. I don't think she appears weak. I've seen so much of macho, blustering men who put on a facade but we typically don't penalize men who speak cancidly and emotionally.

Didn't tears ruin the Muskie campaign many years ago?

Although I am not voting for Ms. Clinton.....I do detect a sort of sexism in the language being used and splashed all over the news.."Clinton gets emotional"...Like real feelings are a bad thing? and why pounce so quickly over it? Women have been so labeled as "too emotional" Enough already......Please..... shes been crucified enough....let her go down with some dignity....She has done much for our country and the status of women....and will continue to do so in the future....
I am a homemaker and I can still remember and wince when I think of her comment about how she could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas in 1992...and at the time I found that comment highly insulting and still do ....I am not a village idiot because I am a homemaker......BUT that being said.......I do passionately care about the needs and equal rights of women and and the well being of our nations children...and she has done much work in that area.. and she deserves some respect...she is and was a trailblazer...and sometimes trailblazers have to tough....It must be hard......

To MIKE posting @1634–Just wanted to say that I liked your candid and honest opinion.–Eric

Crying? Already? This is just the second test. Give me a break. What exactly got her emotional. The question about her hair?
Save your tears. I am betting there will be more to cry about later on.

Deseparation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m a Korean student living in Korea.
But I everyday have watched CNN in my TV because of Hillary Clinton.
Sometimes I asked people about which do you like one of American Hillary Clinton, and Obama.
And my parents says,”I like Hillary Clinton. I want to see Hillary Clinton’s victory..^^”
and most of my friends said,"Hillary Clinton is the best lady!!orHillary Clinton really has to win."
But we are Korea,,
So sometimes I think I want to American person,,Because I can't have the american vote..so I'm very very sad..
And when CNN anouncer and reporter said,"Obama have gone New hampshire's victory!!"in my computer and TV. But I think not obama,,Hillary clinton will be going to win in New hampshire..obama has not win,,Hillary Clinton has very many chance yet. Please Don't cry..Although you have very hard story, you must suffer it....

A Chance to make History

If you like me are a supporter of Hillary Clinton, our backs are up against the wall. With every challenge we have an opportunity. Tonight it is our chance to make history. Against the odds if we can all collectively reach one voter in NH, write one positive article for a blog, or if in NH help one Hillary supporter to the polls we can make history. We can put the first woman in the white house. We can break the glass ceiling that every woman has felt. We can turn back the men that say that a woman can never be trusted to be the President. Think of the message that this will send to our daughters. We can repudiate 12 years of lies and slander aimed at Sen. Clinton. We can make a difference together. A United States that finally respects women. That a young woman can grow up and do anything a man can do. To have a President that will be compassionate. Hillary will be a President that will fight for a better America. An America that has a bright economic future, with a detailed plan and team in place to achieve that future. Sen. Clinton would truly be an education President. We know this because she has spent most of her life as an advocate for children and education. That is the change we need in this country. You know this, and it why you support her. Tonight, we need to let other people know it. We need to take back our country. We need to show those who have slandered Hillary that in the long run their lies will cost them. Put yourself in her shoes. How would you have handled it? I am sure it has not been easy to see people try and destroy your good name. Sen. Hillary keeps fighting on. Not for herself but because she wants the power to effect change. I know she did not want to initially run for President. It would have been easier just to stay with her senate seat. She is running for us. Let’s do something for her and try to create the upset that will be talked about 50 years from now. No one thinks we can do it! So we have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I intend to post this in every blog and every op-ed place I can find. I am going to work all night long and with a little hope and luck we may get a miracle.

I am a young, middle-class woman from Des Moines, Iowa and working my way through law school. I don't know how I'll pay off my loans when I'm finished or where I'll find the money to pay for health care when my coverage runs out on my 25th birthday in two weeks. I am troubled by the results of our caucus and feel compelled to reach out to the young, first-time, or undecided voters in New Hampshire.

Hillary Clinton gets it - this isn't a pep rally or election for student body president. It's for President of the United States of America. I saw Barack Obama during his first stop in Iowa and I WAS fired up. But when I met Obama after the event, he only stopped and turned to talk to me when I said I was a former staffer of a politico in Iowa. I walked out that night disappointed. When I met Hillary Clinton, she listened to my story and was only interested in what troubled me - not who I was or which student groups I could bring to her campaign.

I'm afraid Barack Obama's feel-good message is just that: the modern-day opiate of the masses.

New Hampshire - choose wisely. The pep rally in Iowa is over. Hillary Clinton's tears reflect what those of us that have worked in politics already know: hope is not enough. It's part of it, to be sure. But experience navigating the minefields is what will sustain that message. I suggest you all witness the phenomenon that is Barack Obama. He is no doubt an effective orator and will be a critical part of spreading the message about America's desire to re-build its image. But I urge you to vote for the woman that is recognized and respected around the world. Hillary Clinton will be the well-known, experienced and strong leader that America is in desperate need of to actually change our image around the world

I want a president who executes in an emergency and, if he/she needs to, cries later and in private. Hillary is in an emergency right now. Her campaign has gaping holes and is taking on water after Iowa. She is the captain of that ship and she's crying instead of fixing the problem. No – it's even more perverse – she's crying believe that crying *will* fix the problem.

A campaign crisis reflects how a candidate will react in a real crisis – or at least reflect the mentality of the candidate. In this case, Hillary's mentality is either despair, or acting primarily to sway public opinion. Either is bad.

boy...a weeping commader in chief? WEAK!

Wow, there are some real cold-hearted cynics out there.
So what if she is exhausted and a little bit emotional? I'm not supporting her for President, but I actually think that this was genuine emotion - showing the softer side that we all know she must have (even the hardest/toughest human beings have one). The fact that it started off with a question about her hair? - so what? I don't think this was scripted, and I actually find it a bit refreshing that she is able to let her guard down and show that she is a human being, not some cold-hearted political machine. She was actually making a good point about how some of the candidates are ready to be POTUS, and some are not. Some have experience, and some don't. Some would hit the ground running, and some would stumble from the very start. The fact is: NONE of us know if any of the candidates are going to make a good President. NONE of us can predict who among the Rs and Ds would truly become an effective national and world leader. The best we can do is look at their records of public service, look at their campaigning, the way they present themselves as both leaders AND as human beings. The way they respond to questions, including - yes - even stupid ones like 'who does your hair?' Of course, no one would ever ask one of the male candidates that question, now would they? Well, maybe they'd ask it of Edwards!
Give Hillary a break. She's not going to come back and win the Democratic nomination (or at least it seems very unlikely at this point), but please cut her some friggin' slack! I, for one, believe that she truly does care about the future of our country... she's just not the best person for the job, IMHO. But God help us all if a fundamentalist/evangelical who doesn't believe in Science (evolution) gets in the White House. We need a voice of reason, of temperance, of patience and good judgment. I happen to believe that voice belongs to Barack Obama, despite his lack of extensive foreign policy experience...
Time will tell...

CAN SOMEONE TEELS ME WHY HE DOEN'T USE THE NAME HUSSEIN.

BARAK HUSSEIN OBAMA..humm maybe it doesn't sound american enough..

The of our country now boils down to the lesser of two democratics evils – Billary or Obama?
Billary may have more experience than obama but today she proved that she's only a snivling cry baby b i t c h who doesnt have the emotional stability to be President, or for that matter, even a flunky white house aid.

linda hemmingsen: I agree with you, It is so embrassed to see those many stupid and mean comments about Hillary's little emotion moment. I am an American and I was shamed to see many people act like that way. I never vote in any vote becuase I feel this is wast of my time to vote when people would being mean and etc. I wish people would be more respectful and share their voice and opinion rather than insult or called people name.

I think Hilary's "emotional" breakdown is ridiculous. She claims that it is "personal" for her as well, but when Edwards and Obama were speaking about the Health care plan at the New Hampshire Debate, she told them to get "realistic." Crying in front of national television is a pathetic way to get sympathy for undecided voters. She has to try harder then that!

I agree with you Linda..I'm Canadian too and just can't beleive my eyes, ears and brain!!

What's wrong with our american friendsY?? George bush twice and now they don't want the best they ever had??
We canadian Loved the Clinton's they did a great job and you looked a lot better around the world with the Clinton's.
She is the only one with the stature of a President.

YOU WANT CHANGE??

VOTE HILARY

I am an educated 43 year old Brown woman. I am a womanly woman too. I absolutely love to be treated like a lady-in my personal life. In my professional world (and personal) I want respect. When those emotional times hit (as they do for both genders, they'er just handled differently) my instinct tells me to take a personal moment. I don't want to drip on camera because it gives the wrong impression. Given the nature of the "game" it seemed like a spontaneous flow of....

I had a great deal of respect for Hillary until that moment.

Hillary will be an excellent president - not only because of her intelligence and dilligence, but because of her humanity. What scares me most in this election is the unfairness and mean spiritedenss which has been directed at here. Our country has lost the decency and respectfulness that is key to democracy. I'm glad Hillary let us know who she is, how it feels and why she cares so much. God knows the pundits have tried to paint her as something she is NOT, cold and inhuman. This is a woman who had dedicated her entire career to promoting and protecting the rights of others, especially womena nd children. I believe Hillary is a person who has been through the worst this country has to offer in political cruelty and, when she is president, she will help us restore dignity to our country and to the political process.

I heard about her 35 years experience on Saturday night – Does anyone remember the healthcare she proposed? She is taking credit for the Irish peace accord....what? She is not an agent of change, we will have Clinton retreads on day one...what was the first issue that her husband when after...gays in the military...do remember our African adventure....expect more tears on Tuesday night.

What I am reading from all you MEN is sick. The only thing that you have a problem with is that a woman could be stronger than a man. Sorry guys but in certain circumstances a woman is stronger. Sen. Clinton is a very smart lady and has what this Country needs. If you can't see that then you are blind through and through. Sen Obama? Common he won't even salute our flag. Or salute our Milirary, He shows total disrespect for this Country. You really want him to be your President? Think long and hard about this folks. I think he is a good man but has his priorties mixed up.
Sincerely
Mary

parforthecourse...you need a companion, not a fantasy love affair with 'her royal highness'.

>>>>>>>>>parforthecourse January 7, 2008 3:46 pm ET

DEMAND RESPECT LADIES

DEMAND RESPECT LADIES

DO NOT ALLOW REFERENCES TO 'PMS' OR THAT SHE IS LESS THAN A WOMAN.

DO THIS FOR YOUR DAUGHTERS

THIS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN MUST END

THIS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN MUST END

IF ONLY WE ANALYZED PRESIDENT BUSH LIKE THIS…WE SAT QUIETLY AS HE RAN THIS COUNTRY LIKE IT WAS THE WILD WILD WEST — MACHO MACHO IS THE ANSWER.

LADIES — READ THE COMMENTS —- READ THE COMMENTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THEY SPELL DISRESPECT.

DISLIKE HER, DO NOT VOTE FOR HER, BUT DO NOT DISRESPECT HER RIGHT TO SEEK THE PRESIDENCY.

DISLIKE HER, DO NOT VOTE FOR HER, BUT DO NOT DISRESPECT HER RIGHT TO SEEK THE PRESIDENCY.<<<<<<

Sorry "parforthecourse", respect is something that one has to earn and Mrs. Clinton trying to manipulate voters with a few tears isn´t in my book going to be respected for this...

I think Hillary was really "crying" because of all the mindless fools out there that think this election is about "change" or "hope" or some othe load of BS that Obama or Edwards or apparently even Mitt Romney can spew out there mouths faster than you can blink your eyes. This election is not about Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama, or John Edwards. This election is not about "Hope" or "Change".This election is about one thing and one thing only, keeping guys like George W Bush out of the White House. This election is not about the next four years. But a bunch of narrow minded fools who are geting all soppy and touchy feely over the hollow promise of change that Obama has slicked their feebeled minds with seem to think so. Barak Obama will be todays equivlant of Jimmy Carter. A nice guy but an incompetent leader. Four and he's done! Remember what happened after Carter? Ronald Ragen, Bush Sr. 12 years worth in fact. Chew on that. Think about what is at stake. This election is about Supreme Court Justices, balancing a budget, cutting taxes for the middle class. This election is about every American having acess to high quality affordable health care. This election is about repairing our standing in the world so we don't have to fight a war on terror. If you want America to change for the better you vote for experience, if you want to be a "progressive" that sits around and complains for 12 conecutive years about Republican Presidents vote for Obama.

either obama or bilalry After they are done done taxing you, it will be the bunch of coins left in your pocket.

DEmocrats or mc caine just want put Illegal alien in big welfare and put american middle class sucker pay for .

This how democrats Win election too .

This for repbulics,
If you support amnesty for illegal immigrants, you have only ONE clear choice in this election: AMNESTY-JOHN McCain and obama billary

You can rest assured that after another half-hearted effort at "securing our boarders", AMNESTY-JOHN, if elected president – or otherwise – will do everything in his power to p*ss on those legal immigrants awaiting for citizenship, and immediately grant full citizenship status to all those that illegally entered our country (with the usual BS that they "learn" English and pay a "fine" ). Don't be fooled by cheap imitators like the Huskster – who will only use your tax dollars for more benefits for illegals, or Rudy "Sanctuary City" Giuliani, who just looks the other way whenever an illegal approaches. So, if 1. you've always wanted to have to learn spanish, or 2. you really want your town to achieve the coveted "barrio" status, or 3. you enjoy lower wages, or 4. you want all those empty spaces in the local prison filled, or 5. you want to pay even more hospital costs for ANCHOR babies - THEN AMNESTY-JOHN IS YOUR GUY!

Hurra para la amnistia

She's not crying over her hair. She's crying because people criticize everything about her, including her hair. She's crying because she has to put up with that b.s. when people should be concerned about the future of this country. She's crying because people are going to naively vote for "hope" over substance. She's crying because she's tired.

How many times have we seen male politicians tear up? It's certainly not unheard of. But because she's Hillary, and because she's a woman, people are going to make a big deal about it. Deny it all you want, sexism is alive and well in America.

Choosing Obama or Edwards in the surest quickest way to continue to have a Republican in the white house.

Mrs. Clinton has my vote all the way. She is the one who really truely cares enough to try to make some good changes in our country. She cares about everyone and not just the rich. She will be fair to all. I will do anything I possibly can to see her elected as President of this wonderful Country.
Thank You
Mary

For the past 20 years, all we've had leading this country is BUSHES and CLINTONS. There is a NEED for change! I don't think I'd be able to stand having a Clinton in office for 4 years or more. And believe me, even if she were to get the presidential bid, there is NO way she would become the next president. I guarantee it. I am all for having a woman president, but I personally cannot see the nation voting for a woman as president at this time...maybe sometime in the future, but not now – especially with the horrible predicament we are in now in Iraq. We are more likely to vote in a black president before a women. That is just how our nation works.

Ready means not sobbing or choking up when you speak. This is not what the people expect when "things get rough". One more reason to jump on the Obama Express.

We want someone in the White House that we can rely on and not someone that
pouts and can't handle situation's when the need arises and puts on an act to show her emotional side and how many years she has ahead of her.You know she never did do anything for us here in Upstate Ny ,always and only in New York City
Don't be fooled with her as she is now borrowing words from our other candidates such as personal and changes can't she think for herself , this is not for us.
She does put on a good act,if that is what you call it.
Let's not be fooled with the Clinton's ,do we really want them back in the White House
Please really think of what's ahead.and put a MAN BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Just because Hillary wants to be the first woman PRESIDENT elect ,doesn't mean that we should vote for her,There are a lot of things in this life I want to and we don't always get what we want
Let's be smart about this
Barack Obama is the choice

you know its really sad that im hearing from alot of posters that Obama has united America and we no longer see the color of his skin and I think thats great America needs to wake up and realize that race doesnt matter. But then I read all of the sexist comments about Hiliary Clinton and I realize that nope America still has its problems.

I just watched a clip on ABC news of the debate on Saturday where Hillary "attacked" Edwards. Give me a break. That was not an attack. She barely raised her voice. She defended herself well. She was well spoken and firm. The problem is that most Americans don't know how to deal with a woman. When she is strong she is a B#$%. When she shows a teeny, tiny bit of emotion she is a bawl baby. She barely shed a tear in that interview in New Hampshire. She didn't break down and start hyper-ventilating. She showed that she is a human being. Why can't women be respected as strong, intelligent people capable of leading a family, business, or country. Why does America have to continue this discrimination and hate of Women.

As a European, I am really shocked by the broad display of hatred by Americans towards Hillary Clinton. Never have I seen a candidate, any candidate, seen so attacked by all sides – GOP, democrats, general public.

In my opinion it is only human that she has an emotional moment regarding the pressure and negativity she must endure. She´s not an actor, she´s a human being. Does anyone know that JFK had been crying in bed, deeply depressed for days, during the Cuban Missile Crisis? And it isn´t he one the best American presidents of the past 50 years? Better that than a macho president who claims to have a hotline with God when taking policy decisions.

Come on Americans, lay off the hatred and base you arguments on reason and leave the animosity at home.

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM THIS WOMAN- SHOW EMOTION YOU SAY THEN CODEMN HER FOR DOING IT.
BE SMART – BUT NOT TOO SMART OR YOU'RE CALCULATING
HAVE A PLAN – BUT NOW YOU ARE TOO EXPERIENCED AND EXPERIENCE NO MATTER WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED IS NOW A BAD WORD
ARE WE REALLY THAT STUPID TO VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS POPULAR NEW BUT HAS NO GOOD PLAN
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE HIRED WITH NO EXPERIENCE
LET'S GET REAL HERE – WE MIGHT AS WELL KEEP BUSH
WHEN THE MEDIA HOOP-LA CALMS DOWN WE'LL KICK OURSELVES FOR THIS
WE'LL SEE THREE YEARS OF NOTHING WITH OBAMA STUDY IT STUDY IT STUDY IT
EDWARDS- WELL REALLY – IS HE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT? GOING AFTER CLINTON TO ALLOW OBAMA TO LOOK CHARMING
DO WE WANT TO BE FOOLED AGAIN?

Is that the reaction we can expect if they decide to attack us? Hillary goes to her press conference and cries until the threat is thwarted. Please don't attack us us, boo-hoo.

Bush
Clinton
Bush
Clinton
Bush ( don't forget about Jeb)
Clinton ( Roger, cause why not and Chelsea would still be too young)
Bush ( Laura)
Clinton ( Chelsea)
Bush ( Jenna or Barbara)

This could go on forever....we need a CHANGE.

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

I think Hilary is too cold and not likeable enough. Plus, there is no crying in politics. We need a president that is isnt going to tear up when someone asks here a question. OBAMA!

My first comment was after reading the article about Sen. Clinton getting emotional after being asked a question about her hair. I have already made my comment on that article. I have since seen the video feed. It is my opinion that Sen. Clinton was very cool and composed even if perhaps teary eyed. I think she is just so passionate that it just so happened to be expressed that way. She is right. This country is a mess. We need a strong knowledgeable President that will accept counsel from those she or he has chosen. Our economy has never been better since President Clinton was in office. I believe she loves this country that much. I believe she is capable to implement the tools that will head us in the right direction. I guess in the alternative, if a man had answered a question he was so passionate about. He would have raised his voice and beat his hand on the podium with the raised voice ending in a whisper and his head bowed. Perhaps that would be more socially acceptable. Sen. Clinton is a genuine hard working smart intelligent woman that is ready to assume the office of President. Don't mistake passion for weakness.

"She was just showing her human side" Please....welcome to the messy game of politics. Bad move for Hilary! We are talking about the President of the United States people! Women are emotional by nature, there is no other "political way" to say it. Besides when Bushy gets emoitional about "real stuff" media rips him. Too bad, so sad for Hilary!

I feel that a Hillary white house would be a Clinton White house behind the scenes. It will be like Clinton got the presidency for a 3rd time only this time he had a veil called Hillary. IMHO.

Is Obama black? I though he was mixed race.

It is like a breath of fresh air to see a candidate show that they are human, like Hillary did in explaining why she wants to be president. This candidate is in the race, heart and soul. Big brave men aren't you edwards and obama for ganging up on Hillary. It's time to get a woman in the White House who WILL do something.
Let's see if I remember right that President Reagan was an emotional president but he wasn't put down because he was a man. He has been the only President who was in my opinion- HUMAN. Thank God we have Hillary who really loves this country and WILL help our country.

Thank you Hillary for giving us women hope to finally get out from under the thumb of men!

I am really amazed at how the media has blown Hillary's "emotional" moment out of proportion. I assumed from reading the article and hearing people in the media discuss what happened that she must have been sobbing. I am so sick of the pettiness of pundits and the other Democratic candidates that I'm seriously considering voting for John McCain in SC. I will not vote for Obama or Edwards as I've been turned off by their snide remarks. Obama lost my vote with his "peevish" "you're likeable enough, Hillary" remark in the last debate. His stumbling, wishy-washy and weak response to the immigration question in the debate before (the same question that he accused Hillary of not being able to answer in a previous debate) had already given me pause. I have real concerns about who the next President will be. The person doesn't have to be likeable. The person has to be smart and yes, experienced. At this time I'm undecided, but I do know I'm not voting for someone who talks a good game but has little to show for it. I've watched every single Democratic debate, and as far as the issues are concerned, Hillary Clinton is the only one who has gained my confidence. I can at least see what she's accomplished.

i just can't believe you people!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a bunch of idiots! 578 comments for hillary bashing her! andnone for anyone else. what does that say it says people you are being played and you are so stupid you are falling for it! i am a canadian thank God! you were stupid enough to elect george bush twice because you thought he could bring america together wrong he was worse than any president in history it was my way or the highway mentality. Here you are again, getting wrapped up in the frenzy of obama and you can't see what is happening.No republican is going to support him at the real election they are experts at this. they are manipulating the polls to get the weakest in. have you yet got off your ass and seen the web site for ombamas church , scary stuff!!!!!!!!!! and what experience has he had at being a iuniter in the senate he hardly has been their. at least hillary was working with republicans and in new york. she would make the best president ever the world know it but you people just can't see the forest for the trees . look at all the ugly ugly remarks they are so unnecessary and most are bull. is this really american people i think this is the karl rove smear machine. according to you all she can't even breathe right. she is way above the whole lot of you, and i guarrantee that you will wish you hadn't made the choice you did when you loose another election.even the media is smashing her and saying she is finished . why she is leading in the nationals. before you vote find out about obamahillary was talking change way before him everyone does but the change is the bush era. the clinton era was a good one and i as a canadian would love it again so there will be peace and prosperity everywhere again what you decide affects everyone.

"Look where the John Wayne "tough cowboy" mentality has got us."

Ok, let's look. Had any crazy Islamicists blow up anything in your town since 9/11?

Tell ya what, Scully. Why don't you go over to where all those John Wayne(s) are protecting you, spend a few months, come back here, and see if you can deride them for protecting your liberty.

I'll take John Wayne over your Oprah in dealing with terrorists any day of the week.

WAKE -UP WOMENS ALL OVER AMERICA!!

Common girls...she is intelligent-strong-quick and yes she is human. She's a mother, a sister, a wife. After all she has been trought the past years all americans should know by now that she is capable of holding it together and move on. She is the only real change. All the others we have seen before. The I have a dream speech is very nice but that doesn't prove anything to me exept that you are a good talker. And actually I like Obama, felt in love the first time I saw him on tv. But HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE!!
II just don't get the women side on this..are you jealous ladies???

We all know she would make a very good president . Go see her records..it speeks for itself.
If you want to change america..Then hillary is your answer.

Well, we have a mess on our hands. There isn't one candidate worth a plug nickel on either side.

I have said it all along: no matter how strong the female, she will ALWAYS be emotional-and that does not work with politics. There is NO place in government for an 'outward' display of emotions unless warranted (i.e. 9/11)

THAT IS NOT WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS. If that question upset her, or I should say moved her can you imagine what will happen when she's presented with a real set of issues? Ee-gads!

A lot of comments out there about how tired all these candidates are .... well, too bad. When did the insanity start that the presidential election cycle starts right AFTER the last election in November, 2006?! All of these guys and gal couldn't wait to declare they were running for president in November or December, 2006. It was almost a race to see who declared first. Me too! Me too! Me too! I'm running too!

The presidential candidates used to declare in late summer or early fall of the year before the actual election. What next? We'll see candidates declare for the 2012 prez election in November, 2008?! This is insanity, and how did we get here .....

My question to the ones of you who are so cynical, What do you fear from Hillary?
Obviously, you forget the economic state of our country during the Clinton years, I would welcome it back with open arms. I think the problem is so many of you voted for President Bush, not once , but twice,,, and I would trust your opinion WHY?

I do not think showing emotion is a bad thing. The problem is, in this case, I don't BELIEVE it.

I am not a Clinton basher. In fact, there is no GOP candidate that I would give the time of day, excepting maybe McCain.

I jast have a very jaded opinion of politicians in general. And the GOP has proven that it's unfit to lead due to incompetence and gross hypocricy in recent years. Not to mention at least borderline criminal behavior.

Where in 35 yrs did Hillary make a change. The system is worst than it ever was. We don't want the same old change, we want new change. We want a president like Obama. President Clinton was the president not Hillary, Where in 35 years did she change anything, she tried with health care when her husband was president and fail. She is the one making broken promises. Hillary is a big joke. She talk about not just talking change but making change people like to be inspired, people need hope. We don't need the same ole ole.... I look forward to a new change.

there is one thing I need to know and that is what do you mean by experience? Technically non of the people running for president has the criteria for leading a nation because non of them had lead a nation. so the people that say that their candidate has experience pleas let us know what that experience is because until they have led a nation they do not have the experience.

One more thing leave Hillary alone so what if she choked up at a moment just because George Bush hasn't cried in public doesn't mean that he doesn't cry every night for his owbn stupidity which I would love to know how he got the top job in the U.S.

SOMEONE GIVE ME A BARF BAG.

HRC= WORLD'S PHONIEST

Hillary- A few more acting classes wouldn't hurt.

Jim

ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? YOU HAVE SOME NERVE TALKING ABOUT A RACIST CHURCH. HAS OBAMA SAID ANYTHING ABOUT BLACK UNITY? NO HE HAS NOT. HE TALKS ABOUT UNITING EVERYONE. GET A LIFE AND GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. WHITE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DIVIDING THIS COUNTRY WITH KKK RALLIES AND WHITE SHEETS FOR DECADES AND NOW YOU WANT TO BRING OBAMA'S CHURCH INTO THIS MESS. SHAME ON YOU. KEEP HIS CHURCH OUT OF IT. THIS WORLD IS FULL OF HELL AND HEADED STRAIGHT TO HELL BECASUE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

Nothing that Hilary ever does is without planning or purpose. The biggest blow to her campaign is that she does not have the majority of woman voters on her side. In this emotional display she is obviously pandering to women by giving herself more of a vulnerable persona than the rough impervious exterior it seems she always carries.

I just saw the video and some of you guys are really overreacting. She didn't drop any tears or boohoo. It was a pretty mild episode, if you ask me. She had a 'moment' and was able to speak continuously for the duration. Big deal. Maybe she faked it, maybe she didn't.

I don't think this shows weakness at all. You can come up with better reasons not to vote for her than what I'm reading here–some of these comments are too ridiculous to take seriously. The minute you mock her, that's when you lose all your credibility and I ignore your point of view.

I will say that for entirely different reasons, I will be supporting OBAMA in the primaries. I biggest worry is that Hillary pulls it out in the 'bigger' primaries. My same fear is with Guilliani or Romney pulling it out in the later primaries as well, where 'Big Buisness' has a stronger influence (at least in my pessimistic mind). These guys are heavily financed and I just can't see it, in the end, working for the "insurgent candidates." I really hope I'm wrong. Get out there and vote in the primaries and scare these people that think they can buy influence.

PEOPLE SHOULD NOT VOTE FOR RACE, FOR GENDER, BUT FOR WHO YOU THINK IS BEST TO LEAD THE COUNTRY. I AM A MIDDLEAGE BLACK WOMAN, WHO BELIEVE IN CHANGE, BUT THE RIGHT ONE. I DON'T WANT TO JUMP ON THE BAND WAGON BECAUSE, HE IS BLACK OR BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN, BUT WHO QUALIFIEDS A A CREIDABLE CHIEF AND COMMANDER. IN WHICH, I TRUELY BELIEVE THAT HILLARY WILL BRING ABOUT THE BIGGEST CHANGE FOR AMERICA, AND SEEING THIS SOFT SIDE OF HERS, DOESN'T MAKE HER WEAK, BECAUSE JESUS WEPT.

I find it to be such a shock that we live in a country where the democratic nominee is such an obvious choice, and yet there is still contention. The records of the candidates speak for themselves. Clinton is the most experienced, loyal, intelligent and passionate Democrat running and America needs to recognize this fast. If Obama does recieve the nomination, I will vote for him, but with great reservation. I feel as though both Obama and Edward's have taken it upon themselves to trash her character and portray her as the desperate candidate at every opportunity. Yet, no one seems to notice Obama's weaknesses. The media's obvious bias toward him has caused such a struggle for Hillary. They will turn their attention toward whichever candidate they think will create the most sensational stories and call for revolution. As Hillary has stated over and over again, let's pause and take a look at reality. Look at the records of the candiates. Look at the truth that each candidate has exhibited. It is a time for honesty and this country and I want a president that I can PREDICT this time. We cannot afford to take a chance on another president who "seems" as though he is the most viable candidate. Vote for Hillary. There will be no guessing games for you. We haven't just heard about what she will do. We have seen it and felt it in our hearts. As far as her emotional response to the question today, it is just another testament to her passion for this country. If she were a male who became emotional, we would hear of how deeply moved and compassionate he seemed. Give her a break. Her response was just another example of her love for her country and how much it breaks her heart to see where we are now. Maybe if we had a president who harbored this kind of heartfelt emotion during the Bush administration we wouldn't be in this mess.

What a wonderful way to get more attention. .. and I am sure that once you are my President.... your opportunities will be all you care about...

I can only hope, that the voters this wonderful country, are not fooled by your tears. Tears from an arm chair! Pick up a rifle and give something back... your tears will mean something then!

Of course Hillary is tired and exhausted and at her witts end. She is running for President of the United States of American and she is giving it her all. If she wasn't tired and nervous, etc. than it would mean she wasn't giving it her all. Maybe what we should be looking for is how tired and exhausted Obama and Edwards are and ask them why they aren't giving it their all.

Hillary is a strong person. This means that sometimes she will be tired and sometimes she will be in a good mood and sometimes she will be unpleasant. Her personality, like everyone else, is not a constant. People who think any of these candidates have only one type of reaction to everything are not in reality.

No one can ever argue that Hillary is not the most intelligent "person" running in this campaign and the "person" with the most experience and with the absolute most guts. Whether you like her or not is a different question, but whether or not this "person" could run circles around any one of us is not up for question.

I would get in a debate with Obama or Edwards way before I would get in the ring with Hillary. Hillary loves this country, she loves serving it and she loves the power that comes along with it all. None of those are bad things and there is just no doubt that she is smarter and stronger than Obama and Edwards.

Obama and Edwards, to be honest, only got this far because they are good talkers. Neither one is overly intelligent, neither one is much of a hard worker, neither one is in this for any better reason than Hillary and neither one is going to do as good a job as Hillary.

It really seems like the people of the United States are going to again vote based on a code word, for Bush it was "9/11" and for Obama and Edwards it is "Change." The American people need to go one notch up and question these candidates. And see what they really stand for and not just clap on que when they hear the code words.

Of course Hillary is tired and exhausted and at her witts end. She is running for President of the United States of American and she is giving it her all. If she wasn't tired and nervous, etc. than it would mean she wasn't giving it her all. Maybe what we should be looking for is how tired and exhausted Obama and Edwards are and ask them why they aren't giving it their all.

wow I just read all of this stuff that you wrote !! I see you can say alot right now so if your that tuff to say that about people ladies and gentle men put on the United States Uniform and help finish this god for saken war so real heros can come home !Oh maybe you dont want that maybe you would like to be like the guy who hussels you but has not defended this country either I see how it is with todays youth!!

After seeing the comments here I took a look at the video expecting a big emotional break down. I was expecting hankies pulled out and mascara running down her cheeks.

It is sad that people are ready to pounce on her for showing this little bit emotion. Try attacking her on the issues, instead of going after her like a pack of hyenas.

Forgot the link to Obama's racist church – here it is: http://www.tucc.org/about.htm

First – I'm an Independent – and would never vote for Hillary – You can Laugh at her fools – but she's RIGHT – Obama "talks the Talk - but haven't "walked the walk" He ain't did nothing in Congress - Tell me how a racist can "unite" ? go see what his Church is all about and you'll see what I'm talking about

BO-HOO BO-HOO HILLARY. GIVE ME A BREAK, DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU ARE FOOLING ANYONE WITH YOU TEARS. YOU WILL SAY AND DO ANYTHING TO WIN THE NOMINATION...FROM WE NEED AN EXPERIENCED PERSON IN THE WHITE HOUSE TO I'M THE CANDIDATE OF CHANGE, TO I'M NOT BEING TREATED FAIRLY, AND TODAY I READ THAT YOU DIDN'T REALLY VOTE FOR THE WAR STATING "AT THE TIME THAT VOTE TOOK PLACE, I SAID IT WASN'T A VOTE FOR PRE-EMPTIVE WAR". YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A PHONY. YOU LOST IOWA AND NOW YOU WILL LOSE NEW HAMPSHIRE. BO-HOO BO-HOO HILLARY.

Most of our best Presidents didn't have any experience. The Senate isn't some training course for the presidency. People get that, which is why they aren't buying Clinton and opting for Obama. Everything about Obama is better plus he brings in new people so he can actually win the general election. A vote for Clinton or Edwards is like a vote for a Republican.

Its simply humourous to see the scared little boys get up in arms about a strong, intelligent woman.

Unfortunately, even in 2008, a strong woman is still intimidating.

Has anyone really compared the records of all candidates running?

How often did John Edwards even vote/show up when in the Senate?

Wasn't Obama lickin a lollipop in 2nd grade less than 5 yrs ago?

It scares me to have someone in office that has as little or less experience than the current moron we have now.

Don't you want prosperity, equality, and to mend our international relationships?

What? There's no CRYING in politics!! You have got to be kidding me. I can't decide if this is a ploy to soften up her image or if she's really that close to an emotional breakdown.

I'd rather see "hard-line" Hillary than a crying Clinton. Either way, Go Barack!!!!

Did half of you even watch the clip?

First, she didn't "break down" into a wallowing mess (as some of you would like us all to believe). She said what she was feeling and even smiled a bit. It doesn't take much (just a human heart) to see it was just a little bit of emotion, which I'd expect from anyone who is probably getting by on 4 hours of sleep a night for over a week.

Did anyone else notice how tired ALL of the candidates were in the debates this weekend? Love them or hate them these people are putting themselves out there asking to be our leader for the next 4 years.

Sadly, the cynicism in the US right now will probably prevent a rational discussion of strengths and weaknesses of any candidate or either party. And, then, when we do get excited, we get swept up on fervent emotions like some hero is going to come to power and solve all our problems. If you don't think that isn't a recipe for disaster, try opening up a history book sometime.

I think its disgusting how people are piling on about this little 2-minute clip. Give it a rest!

What do you folks out there want. We have a female candidate out there who is bright, educated, strong as your Father, soft as your Mother. Capable of leading this country in every way. Let's give her a real chance.

Vote for Hillary

Guys, I think we all have great points, but what we have to look at in the long run is going into this election, our nation is divided. This is something our enemies thrive on and something we must remedy as soon as possible.
We need someone who can ease the pain, heal this country and rebuild our foreign relationships.
As strong as I see Hillary, I do not think she has the ability to bring this nation together right now. Republicans would not respect her and Democrats are divided over her. It would be 4-8 years of continued division which is scary from a national security perspective.
I believe she needs another 4-8 years to rebuild her image and get to the forefront as a leader and not an antagonist. She has the skill . . .she just needs to tone things down a bit. S
he will be able to lead this nation, but she must first win it's trust and that takes time and a lot of effort. She can do it though and we can support her as she does.

Are we so afraid to be ourselves that we have to follow the crowd? We compromise our self worth & dignity when we "just follow the crowd", or "gee, that candidate is good looking, he has my vote." We believe what we read and hear, and really don't take an active part. This is the fate of our country, NOT a date for the prom. I am not a Republican, but I am here to tell you, they do NOT lie. They do NOT care about the middle class, working class, or the poor OR the fact that we are paying taxes the rich are gracefully exempt from. They tell you in very politically correct terms. Remember when we point fingers at the moral issues – you have some pointing back at you.
We have the opportunity to elect Senator Clinton, whom is one of the most intelligent, creative, dignified and experienced persons that would represent our country with pride. She has 35 years of experience, has taken hard knocks, has worked tirelessly for countless human issues, and knows what is going on. Her husband was President of our Country and a fine one. Senator Clinton, we are praying for you. We urge you on with all the courage and grace you have. God Bless You

I find it refreshing that we have a Presidential candidate that shows Human traits.
It is Human to show emotion.
Thank God Hillary is not afraid of showing that she is Human;instead of being a Robot.
Maggie Hughes
Santa Rosa,Ca 95403

Guys, do you think an additional 100,000 democrats turned out in Iowa because they wanted the status quo. No. Everyone talks about experience. Experience means nothing if you can't stop bashing your head against the brick wall that is Congress. Corporate America is only interested in keeping the money rolling in, and the only way to do that is by rocking the boat. Whichever side decides to rock the boat the most will get my vote. So give me HUCKABEE OR OBAMA' 08.

What a bunch of idiot men, you were raised by your mothers and she was a women, all your dad could say was yes dear!! Obama and John need to go back out on the porch with the puppies and let Hillery clean up the mess Bush has gotten us into. I don't like the idea of a man paying $400.00 for a haircut, imagine what he'll do with our money!! And I don't want a man on the job who wants to learn as he goes, Bill Clinton cleaned up this country once, and realistically he will be advising Hillery. Thats alright with me. GO HILLERY!!!
So, All of you people who voted for Bushy SIT DOWN, SHUT UP, and let Hillery get us back on track. Go drink your latte's!!!!!!

"GO HILLARY, WE LOVE YOU"

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Who's "WE"? Speak for yourself. Hillary is old news, a symbol of a divided nation....IT IS TIME TO TURN THE PAGE! NO MORE CLINTONS. NO MORE BUSHes .

Wait a minute – there's no CRYING in politics!

You have GOT to be kidding me! This person wants to lead our country?? Is she going to cry on Bin Laden's shoulder and see if that sets him on the straight and narrow??

I can't decide if this is some ploy to make people think she's more human or if she's that close to a complete emotional breakdown.

Give Hillary a break at least she is tring to make a diifference.

After looking through these posts, I have to agree with "Adam" (New York). Everyone is being a hypocrite in accusing her for showing a softer, more human side for once. I'm almost certain that since the election began, every one of you attacking her on this post for showing a sort of emotion was originally attacking her for never showing emotion at all. This blatant hypocrism is disturbing.

As for anyone who speaks of us Dems looking at records, I agree with you 100%. I would have liked for Biden or Richardson to get the vote, especially Richardson, as his experience is as diverse as it is rich. As gratifying as the idea of a woman or of a candidate of another race winning the election, experience should be the ultimate factor between every candidate; unfortunately, it is not. I'm sure most can agree that this race is one that is between Hillary and Obama. My vote, therefore, is for Hillary, as it is pointless to vote for the candidate in the single digits (also, the idea of voting for a candidate who obviously tries to mimick JFK in his speeches and mannerisms somewhat bothers me (Obama) lol). Hopefully it is the experienced, single-digit candidates who end up in the Cabinet.

I do not want someone in the Office of Commander and Chief breaking down.We are in the midst of a war. What are we supposed to do when a major decision needs to be made? What wait until she stops crying and for her to go ask Bill. Thanks but no thanks. Soldiers deserve a commander and chief who is able to hold their own.

Jennifer January 7, 2008 4:41 pm ET

To quote a few words from John McEnroe, "You cannot be serious”. Do you actually believe that OPRAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is the reason Barack has a large base of supporters?

That's very patronizing to the American Public particularly those of us that support Barack Obama. I've never met Oprah but I have meet Barack!

The process of influencing others to accomplish. the mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation." AR 600-. 100, Army Leadership, 17 Sep 1993

Go Obama!

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an American Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America.

Good luck Hillary.

"I ain'ts nowheres near tahred..."

So did a focus group or an opinion poll tell her she needed to cry at this juncture?

The more I see this woman, the more she reminds me of the mayor of Oakey Oaks in the Chicken Little movie.

Just think if this was one of the male candiates and they show all this emotion, what would we think? First of all we would be yelling "Get rid of him, it is too tough, he can't take it". So shouldn't the same be for Hilliary.
During these debates, I have seen her mad, then her charm effect, now the crying. She should go into and try out for acting. She might get the Academy Award.

I am astonished that CHANGE is the pivotal issue in the early primaries/caucuses. Change is not new, it's the same old slogan used by almost every candidate for any political position which involves a change of political party. I first heard it in relation to Sonny Bono's bid for the Senate many years ago. I've heard it many, many times since in all kinds of elections. Change is not new.

Also, haven't we learned our lesson about picking the most "likeable" candidate? Didn't that get George W. Bush elected??? We don't need an inexperienced President even if he is the most likeable. Would you want an inexperienced but likeable CEO for a company you owned lots of stock in? Would you want a likeable but inexperienced surgeon to operate on you or someone you love?

Let's pick the best qualified, most experienced, smartest, and hardest working candidate! That's Hillary Clinton! Hillary has been through the fire and she is tested, she is a survivor!

Lynda Douglas
Wentzville, Missouri

Hillary is my choice and I hope you will choose her too!

Lynda Douglas

Look, I was moved too for a while - almost at tears when I watched it - but then I came to my senses and realized that I couldn't let a woman choking up decide my vote.

We women know how powerful it is when we get all emotional and vulnerable.

Anyone who was suddenly converted by this needs to think long and hard about how reasonable it is to let this decide their vote.

And when you look at her words, she's borrowed Edward's "it's personal" today, just like she's been borrowing Obama's "change" since she lost in Iowa. It's just not original. Don't be fooled. Please.

Hillary is a person with feelings just like each and everyone of us. All I can say is at least she is trying to make a difference. We need more brave people like her around. Good luck Hillary. My family wishes you the best.

I've read almost all of the posts on this topic today about Hilary chocking up. It seemed to me that this would get little attention because it is really a non issue. We all get emotional at times, and why not her.
What I am surprised about is the venom that is being put outthere on all sides. Why is that one can't point differences among the candidates without making personal attacks?
As a man, I am embarrassed at some of the comments being made by other male posters, attacking Hilary on gender.
It would be good for all of us if a woman or minority became president. It would show this country is maturing.

Everybody, I CAN NOT believe what I am see in this blog, I am so SHAME with all of you with your action. You all are so little baby by complained about Hillary had a little emotion. She is human like us. I can't believe that you all called her weak because of emotion. HEY all of you go through same thing when you are under stress or something, I am sure all of you even cried. I also think that all of you are HEARTLESS HEARTLESS!! Oh, how would you all feeling if I called you weak because you cried?? how do you feel that?? You better think before you called her the name or being mean to people and hillary.

She worked so hard because it is her passion to be president of US. We should be applaused her for her hard work and effort in this champaign. This is America and we should show respect and share our opinion without tear us apart or being mean toward your America fellow. I am so embrassed with your action. Please act like your age and show respect to many people okay. Thanks

Tears...smears. That's what I remember from the Muskie incident. Showing a human side immediately makes a person ineligible for the presidency?

How about the snide comments and sophomoric "jokes" the men were making during the debate? Seems to me we all show our fatigue in different ways; but what I do seriously think is that we shouldn't be putting people through this horrendous endurance contest for two years before the actual vote. Why are we doing this? And why do Iowa and New Hampshire get to decide, on their own, who our candidates for the presidency are? Absolutely crazy. When are we going to wake up and make the necessary changes in our election process?

Oh and by the way, I know plenty of women who see right through the HRC crap. Just an FYI

GO HILLARY, WE LOVE YOU

Another stupid act put on by hillary. I really do not know why she made it so far. After reading and listening to both Obama and especially recently Edwards, there is no reason why anyone would want to vote for this very conservative democrat who is so fake its unbelievable. Anyone who is voting for Hillary should look around especially at both Obama and Edwards and reconsider.

She just set women back 10 years...

Some of these stupid remarks about Hillary show that you have no respect for women . If you don't like her then don't vote for her but don't try to destroy her character. /wait until the Republicans get through with Obama you may not recognize him either.

What was the point of asking the Edwards campaign to comment on Senator Clinton becoming “emotional” at a campaign stop? This is cheap journalism and, frankly, sexist. I hardly think Senator Clinton showing emotion and being human is a weakness to be commented upon by opposition candidates. CNN needs to shape up and report news, rather seeking to enflame prejudice and scandal.

When listening to the Clintons, I feel like they believe it is their destiny or right that they can get whatever they want in politics. I think that Hillary doesn't understand that she may not be the people's choice.

Chuck January 7, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Yes I am one of Obama's newbies (oldie acutually) BUT if Barack Obama has a decisive popular vote win and the Delegates vote otherwise then I certainly hope that Bloomberg runs as an independent or I will cast my vote for the Republican candidate. Hopefully John McCain.

The Democratic party should take note that if it is perceived that a Delegate deal is in the making that does not follow the will of the registered Democrats AND independent voters that cast their vote in the Democratic Primary then we will not only look like a third world banana republic but we will actual be one!

Go Obama!

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an American Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America.

1989-1992 H.W BUSH
1992-2001 BILL CLINTON
2001-2009 W. BUSH
2009-????? H. CLINTON

Whats wrong this picture? bush,clinton,bush,clinton ... when is this dynasty going to end?

The bloggers complaning that many of the commentst directed towards Hillary are sexist need to wake up...did you think sexism was magically going to disappear when Hillary decided to run for president? She will have to ride it out, just as Obama will have to ride out the racist comments, and Edwards will have to ride out the comments concerning his trial lawyer days or his so called expensive hair cuts.

If she is not up to the task, perhaps she should not be running.

The economy was booming while Clinton was running the country. The middle class was strong, which shows how great we really were doing economically. We have been in Recession since 2001, which actually started in March 2001 long before 9/11. The middle class has been slowly disappearing since and I hear nothing about this. Also, the anger and bitterness is unnecessary. United we stand, divided we fall.

Early on I thought I could support EITHER Hillary or Obama.
As time goes by, Obama shows me he is just another talking head. He really has NO record to run on if you really look closely. He talks a lot of talk, but when the rubber meets the road, he comes off as somewhat clueless. He appears to be a nice guy, but that's not what we're looking for here– we're looking for someone with presidential ability. Yeah, he's charismatic– but so was George Bush, and look where that got us. And I'm here to tell you, this old gal got ticked with the way Oprah was selling Obama to the public. Da– it, I don't need some TV millionaire telling me how to vote, especially considering that just a couple of years ago she made a big issue out of remaining neutral and not endorsing a candidate. I felt used by both Oprah and by Obama.
I've read about and watched Hillary Clinton's career for a LONG time, and she is the better qualified candidate by a MILE. I think she's ready to hit the job running from day one. Her learning curve would be zero compared to Obama's. He'd spend the first year just trying to figure out what the he– he's supposed to be doing in the first place. So, now, about a year after this "race" all started, I'm supporting Hillary Clinton because she is the smarter, more experienced, better qualified, and best prepared candidate.
Don't let us make another Bush mistake and elect someone who is just a pretty boy and a smooth talker. We need someone who can help right this country after the 8 disastrous years of GWB. I think Hillary Clinton is the right person for the job.

In my personal opinion, when I first heard it, I thought it is a ploy to get our attention to make us feel bad for her.
I watched the debate on ABC Saturday night and she was horrible, and think she could be a leader of our country. I think her aids are telling her she needs to be more personal, and I also think she is watching or someone close to her is watching the polls. I don't know how things will turn out, but from what I was hearing in the beginning of this race, she was going to win hands down and now she is having to work for it.....
There has always been a competition between her and Bill and now she is having trouble and she may not win and she has to boo hoo!

Someone pass Hilly some tranquilizers and a beer....All Hilly/Bily want is another shot of *****POWER*****. I'm sick of them.

Miss sally are you a no brainer? Obama is not a bully, he didn't bully anyone. Senator Clinton is the one who cause all of whatever is happening to her on her own self. If you can recall that she was the bully or in other words she was the one always attacking Obama and at times even Edwards. Did you see the debate on facebook. WAKE UP!!!!!

I agree that running for president is stressful on the candidates, but c'mon! Crying? When's the last time someone cried during a job interview and was given the position? I know she's human, and I'm sure she cares about this country, but I don't want a president - man or woman - who can't handle his or her emotions when the going gets tough. If you can't handle the stress of running for office, how can we expect you to handle the stress when in office?

"in this country it’s still O.K. to be sexist, but not to be racist."
[wrote Geraldine Ferraro in the New York, Times Nov. 13, 2007]

I cannot help but feel that there is an element of sexism in all of this because of the massive level of vitriol and double standards applied to Hillary...It's unseemly, and out of balance!

Thanks to the media turning Obama's win in Iowa into a TKO, Hillary is on the defensive. I cry, laugh and get angry sometimes all in one day. What the heck is wrong with that? Hillary is being scrutinized like no other candidate in history. I am sorry she is so polarizing, because she is a good person and has the potential to be a great president.

The Clinton's are Trailer Trash .......

She is so phoney and she thinks we are morons?

Please .....Let's spend time talking about serious contenders.

America needs Hillary. Wake up, voters. God blesses this counry

It‘s amazing to me that with little real evidence the crowd is willing to rip a person apart. The people that instigate, agitate, and accuse, say look out for that person over there, when we should be looking at the accuser. How many innocents suffered at the hands of the inquisitors? Nothing has changed from then until now. People can throw mud, and even if false some of it will stick. People shout out lies and point their crooked fingers at Hillary and care little about truth. They get a perverse sense of joy bringing someone down. They feel inspired. I guess it’s true, if the same lie is repeated often enough, it becomes truth. Hillary is a good person and if she has a fault it is in trying too hard. As a woman if she shows an emotional side, she is weak. She is smart and in this day of misleading by making emotional appeals she insists on making a rational argument. I think the biggest problem in U.S. politics today, is that we do not demand more from candidates. When is the last time a noted scientist was elected to public office? Where are our modern day Madison’s or Franklin’s? We rarely elect a person of ideas, who will implement real change into public office. I myself am having a hard time separating emotion from rational choice. As a woman who is in her 40’s, I do think it’s time for a woman to be President. I’m sure Obama supporters feel that it’s time to have a non-white man in the Oval Office to represent the diversity of modern America. What does it say about America when we will vote for any man as long as it’s not a woman? Obama talks about unity and it’s a wonderful idea. The problem is that ideologically I am passionate about Personal Liberty, and Free Trade. What does free trade and economics have to do with freedom? Everything! Without financial strength we do not have freedom and are but indentured servants. Money does not buy happiness but it’s hard to be happy destitute and starving. A President can call for a bridge to be built. That bridge can be education, and investment. We are never going to compete with Chinese labor on a manual basis. We want a better standard of living. We can automate and use technology as leverage but that means that industry changes and jobs will be re-allocated. We need a bridge from here to there. We need to understand that most people are uncomfortable doing something new. It is why training and the support structure need to be built in. I do believe that anything is possible if we set a goal and work together. A pre-requisite of this is that people really understand the issues and act in best interest of the group instead of selfishly. This is amazingly difficult to do on a large scale. The media is part of the problem with the sound bites but its being mediated by the internet media. The problem is that American’s in general don’t read, don’t ask questions, and do not discuss ideas. Every American should have a basic understanding of economics? Why because it’s vital to our liberty? Why have the media not made teaching economics to all of an America a priority? It does not need to be dry and impersonal. The media can take the issues of the day and demonstrate why this economic data matters to them. If you were pitching a start-up company you would lay out your vision and also show a timeline with milestones. You would demonstrate your knowledge of the competition and where the industry is today. You would also submit a budget showing how you would allocate funds to achieve your objective. Why do we ask less from the President of our Country? No investor would let you get away with selling blue sky without providing the rational bridge between now and there. We should demand no less than those in charge of managing our public affairs.

Give me a break. Who among us has never cried or almost cried when all of our hard work was not working for us? Has anyone never had stress? I am not even a supporter of Hillary Clinton, but I have been in her shoes, when my business closed because of a neighbors fire, when I had to fight for my mothers life, when I had to get a divorce. If our country has become so insensitive to the feelings and emotions of its people we are all in trouble.

Did half of you even watch the clip?

Talk about a bunch of bull – from you all – NOT Clinton.

First, she didn't "break down" in a wallowing mess (as some of you would like us all to believe). She said what she was feeling and even smiled a bit. It doesn't take much (just a human heart) to see it was just a little bit of emotion release, which I'd expect from anyone who is probably getting by on 4 hours of sleep a night for over a week.

Did anyone else notice how tired ALL of the candidates were in the debates this weekend? Love them or hate them these people are putting themselves out there asking to be our leader for the next 4 years.

Sadly, the cynicism reeking in the US right now will probably prevent an actual normal discussion of strengths and weaknesses of any candidate or either party. And, then, when we do get turned on, we get swept up on fervent emotions like some "savior" is going to sweep in and solve all our problems. If you don't think that isn't a recipe for disaster, try opening up a history book sometime.

I think its disgusting how people are piling on about this little 2-minute clip. Give her a break.

Hey parforthecourse, You can DEMAND respect all day long but respect must be EARNED!!!!!

My thought is that the difficulty of gender in this election goes both ways. If Hillary Clinton plays it too tough, she's "cold;" and if she cries, she's "too soft." But if the male candidates go after her, in the same way she's gone after them, they're seen as sexist because they're being too hard on her, or they're "ganging up" on her.

If one of the male candidates were to tear up because they were losing, they would be absolutely finished. But because Ms. Clinton does it, we're supposed to think it's charming and we're supposed to have a soft spot for her because she's a woman. Of all the candidates in this race I believe the election is most "personal" to John Edwards. But if he were to cry it sure wouldn't be charming. Nobody can win this whole gender thing.

As a woman, I don't see the criticisms of Ms. Clinton being based on the fact that she's a woman (well, except for the comment about the Hershey bar and the Midol, which I kinda laughed at because my guess is that she's old enough that she doesn't have to worry about that any more). I see them being based on the fact that she is Hillary Clinton. A lot of wacked stuff happened during the previous Clinton campaigns and presidency. A lot of undeserving people were pardoned, a lot of people paid to sleep in the Lincoln bedroom, and who knows what all else happend. Most significantly, though, I didn't see Ms. Clinton sticking up for any of the women who were villified as "liars" and part of a "vast right-wing conspiracy" because they claimed to have had sex with her husband. Ms. Clinton put them down just as much as everybody else involved in the campaign and presidency did. Is that feminism? She sure didn't stick up for the rights of those women, and she had to know that her husband was a first-class philanderer.

I simply find it insulting that anyone thinks that because I'm a woman, I should stick up for, or vote for, Hillary Clinton, or that I'm somehow abandoning the cause of equal rights for women by not doing so. That's a crock. The whole point behind the women's rights movement was that we get to vote, and that we get to vote for whomever we choose. I choose not to vote for Hillary Clinton because of what she has done in the past. If she claims to have experience based on her husband's presidency, then she has to bear the burden of that presidency. Some good things happened then, but in so many ways it was a prelude to all of the shenanigans of the Dubya presidency. And I don't want to go there any longer.

Reading these comments is depressing. No other candidate is so demonized as Hillary–why is that? She's too cold and hard, we hate her. Now she shows some emotion, we hate her. The other candidates can change position on important issues (right to life, Mitt?) and alter their campaigns to try to speak to the folks whose votes they want–and no one says anything about them with such personal venom as is said about her. My guess is that most of you who spew such hatred toward her know very little about her background or experience, or even participate much in the political process until there's a big ol' bandwagon to jump on.
I am a black man, I will not vote for Obama–if he gets the nomination I will for the first time in my life vote Republican. He is unproven, inexperienced and not who we need to be the leader of the free world in this day and time.
Whether I vote for Hillary has yet to be determined, but with the media's disdain for her and with folks so personally attacking her, it makes me want to take a closer look. What are you so afraid of?

Y'all don't pay Hillary no nevermind, she's on the rag.

We never know what has happened in anothers personal life. Like you are I, it could be so many things. I do not believe that Sen. Clinton was responding emotionally to the comment regarding her hair. Remember when her husband was President? Sen. Clinton's "hairdo's" were always critiqued and not always kind. The then Mrs. Clinton always had the dignity not respond to such petty talk. So, I dare say that the comment about her hair had her emotional. Sen. Clinton is an intelligent, bold, experienced politician. She was always available to assist President Clinton if he asked for said assistance during his terms. I believe her time in the White House with President Clinton was invaluable experience. If Sen. Clinton was a he and not a she, she would not get half of the woe we see here. She will make an excellent President.
As for Obama, I think he would make a great President one day. However, Obama owes himself and our country more experience. He should spend another term in the Senate gaining knowledge. I would vote for him if he did that.
It's time for someone that really knows our constitution and will adhere to it to be elected. It is time for someone that really knows our judiciary laws and will adhere to them to be elected. Sen. Clinton has always appeared nothing but strong intelligent and believable. Forget about the "emotional hair question" it is a nothing story when you look at the whole woman.

By the way ...even if the race turns out to be a wash for Obama or Edwards...I bet they'll SUCK IT up and play for the team. You won't see them crying!! Hillary quit crying and run with your head up. I AM TOTALLY SHOCKED!

Since when is crying a sign of weakness? It's simply a reaction to stress – as is laughing, yelling, kicking things, eating too much and biting ones nails. Yeah, yeah, women cry more easily than men – in general. So what? Men yell, scream, curse and bully more than women in general. Which is nicer? And how important is nice in a president? Many of you criticize Mrs. Clinton for being too hard, too cold and too...well, man-like. Make up your minds.
Mrs. Clinton has set an example for all women and for every person whoever aspired to something the rest of the world said couldn't be done. If it weren't for the Hillary's of the world, there would be no Barak's. Personally, I'd love to see them share a ticket. Talk about something completely different.

I'm 15 yrs old and have been interested in politics since 9/11.
Sen. Clinton's crying will NOT be good for the country if she is elected. Her lack of control of her emotions will not be unnoticed by middle eastern leaders who already negate women to a secondary role. I believe this shows extreme weakness and frankly don't believe it is real. I think she is trying every last dirty trick to win. She went down in iowa, she's losing in other states, and dshe is DESPERATE.
And for the people who say she has the experience to be president... let's look at what experience is.
Experience is what one has done in the past.
Throughout her years in the Senate she has done nothing but authorize every Bush foreign policies including the IRAQ WAR.
She is not nor will she ever be ready to be President. They should try to revive the so called Clinton dynasty elsewhere.

Can't everyone figure out this is all to take back the female vote?

All of the women have stepped up to defend Hillary. Look at the names of the posters here.

Look at the attention. Clinton is back at her old tricks. This is quite hard shelled. She doesn't normally shed tears unless with purpose.

HRC is the one who said she had the strength AND experience to stand up to the Republican attack machine. Gee, she isn't even weathering the Duhmocratic attack machine!

In Iowa, just about a month ago today -> "Well, now the fun part starts," Clinton said in kicking off the week with a new round of attacks on Obama ......

Gee, it doesn't look like Hillary's having any fun lately.

Hilary is as phoney as they come.BOO HOOO

I think hillary's weeping is genuine but misplaced,
first she betrayed all women when she forgave a cheating husband who had been cheating before behing the scenes and went even over the limit and cheated on her when in the white house. The reason was i guess or speculate she had one eye on the white house and so much for a strong woman needed the philandering husband's support in future, so she cauld not divorce him. Now she thinks of all the candidates she has made the greatest sacrifice for the white house but my dear hillary leadership comes from God ask Algore. when god denied him the white house like he denied moses the promised land he was preparing him for a greater task. I am sure God has great plans for hillary in the same vein as saving the plant task he has alocated Algore.

Bye the way i beleive Hillary cauld have run Against Bush instead of Algore

Again I ask...Can a HRC supporter please tell me what legislation has HRC drafted that became law or that was rejected, or what is her record on voting on each legislation that was drafted under her termm, and her reasoning for voting that way?

I am not stupid and I do not give my vote on anything except facts, not crying, hope speeches or tough talk. Show me with specifics and facts. Please no spin, emotional jargon, anti-women, anti-black, pro-woman, pro-black and/or any rhetoric.

Let's start using our brain. The President of the United States of America should be someone who demonstrates your values... not because they are white, black, male, female, republican or democrat.

Its about time that Socialist showed she couldn't hack it. Last night she stated that she had 35 years of experience. Experience in what Ms Clinton? You were involved in a crooked law firm, had a man killed,, What planet are you representing? This is the big league baby step aside a stop wasting money. Take your war chest and donate it to some poor people who need your so called insurance. If you did so much for Hew Hamp. what did you do for New York. Obama has you beat, So does the top two Rep. We need a Dem that can win not cry on cue. Wah Wah Wah. Oh yes, have you picked up on what type of government we have. Its called a Republic, remember that from high school? Or didn't they say the Pledge in your school?

I think the emotions that Hillary Clinton displayed is not a sign of weakness, as John Edwards is suggesting in his statement to CNN. Humans have emotions which Hillary Clinton is entitled to. When General Norman Swartkopf displayed strong emotions over the deaths of American soldiers in the Gulf War, no one critiized him for crying on national television. As a matter of fact, I remember the response to his outward emotions was that real men are not afraid to cry. It's unfortunate for John Edwards that he has shown his true colors. Anyone who fosters stereotypical attitudes does not belong in the White House. Do we want a sexist in the White House? I don't think so.

The woman is exhausted, She's human, not a robot! Geez, just because men have different ways of releasing stress! Really!!!!!!!!

It is truly disheartening to see the disdain and vitriol hurled at Senator Clinton.

I agree will other posters, she is held to a different standard. It is interesting to note that Democrats and independents would rather have a rookie than a veteran run the country.

The sub-prime crisis, the war, education and healthcare reform, foreign relations and diplomacy, free trade, falling dollar, rising oil, inflation, recession, all issues that a rookie would face for the first time besides mastering the complexities of being in the White House. Youthful exhuberance and energy is fine but when the bullets start whizzing by your head you want someone who's had it happen before.

Don't gloss over the terrible state of the country by believing that sytle will be beat out substance.

I will also strongly consider voting McCain or not voting if Obama wins...That is the first time and this is the first election I have ever even considered not voting, but that is just how strongly I feel against Obama.

I wasn't too overly crazy about Kerry but I voted for him anyway to get Bush out, that didn't work and I accepted that. But even in trying to get a Bush out of office I NEVER NEVER considered not voting...This will surely be a monumental vote in more ways than one.

Hillary Clinton has the intelligence, strategies, experience and passion to change this great country to a great DIRECTION!!! She has the power and will achieve what she said! Not only an excellent speaker who promises anything only for cheating voters to support for him. Unfortunately, he never considered whether he can keep his promise or how to realize what’s he said. If a person says he can do anything, we should doubt his honesty.
Change is good, but can change to a better or worse direction! We should reminder 8 years ago, Bush also said changes. Let’s support Hillary, because we love this country!

This is heart wrenching for her, I'm sure. She was miles ahead just months ago. Now Obama's numbers are flying past her each day. It's nothing we ever seen.

It will take a miracle for her to comeback.

Oh...so what will we say about the lady next...she's too short, she's too tall...she's ugly, she's beautiful....she's crazy, she's the most sane person ever put on this earth....she should have left her husband, it's her fault that he strayed....she doesn't show enough emotion, she became visibly emotional. Well, darn!!!!

Quite frankly, I admire the lady. No one should have to face judgement the way that she has unless she is standing before the "one." I pray that she continues her bid for President of the United States. And I pray that we will wake up and understand that change doesn't happen without the experience and the wisdom to know what needs to be changed.

What is wrong with the crying. Everbody did. But if you not human. You're not cry .We need President with the sence of Human.

This article exaggerates, as do many of the commenters. This is a non-story. She didn't cry, and having watched the video she didn't even appear that emotional to me. It was a rather weird tangent to go off on after being asked about her hair, but it's hardly the story of the day.

One more obsevation. If O bama is for change .
Why is is 83 year old Granma still living in a shack in Kenya, and still shuking corn by hand.
If it does not change for her! Why on gods green earth do you think he will change it for you?

This is exactly why she doesn't need to be President and I am FEMALE. We are too emotional. She will be responsible for making major decisions and look at her. She's been cutting Senator Obama to the core and he has already told everyone who he is throguh two bestselling novels. I DO NOT TRUST HILLARY BECAUSE IT WOULD BE LIKE TRUSTING MYSELF IN THE WHITE HOUSE. She could care less about my plight as a 38-year old single mother of a 15 year-old with two Master's degrees who continually gets past over for job opportunities here in good old racists Pittsburgh PA. She could care less that I am a Government worker who gets a measly 2% COLA (if that) each year. She and Bill have their millions and when it's all said and done where will she be? She was somewhere in LA with Magic Johnson and it appeared to me that when she introduced him, it was very impersonal like she barely knew the guy. C'mon Hill, give it up. We see right through your antics and false tactics. Go home and write a book about your experience.

oh my gosh, lady, go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a lack of character that you would blame a woman for the adulterous behavior of her husband. When your father cheated on your mother, did you blame her?

We want a changed Washington?? Well, look at the candiates we have. Aren't most of them Washington? Don't have much choice, do we? Why is Sen. Obama called "Africian American" when his Mother is white? Oh yes, he is smart and he is a good speaker, but we do need someone with just a little more experience than he has. I have much respect for him but don't think he'll get my vote this time. And you writers who are bashing the Clintons-our country sure wasn't in the BIG mess it's in now when he was our President. So what if he liked (s) the women!! Other countries have no respect for Bush or America anymore. Let's get our troops home and get jobs brought back to America and health care for all Americans. This President has wasted billions of $$$ that could help you and I.

Ok, Parforthecourse,

The womans movement was fought a long time ago. You sound like a muslim extremist. You are turning this thing into men versus women. That won't work. Sorry. I know way stronger women then HRC. Why are they not running for president? Its not a gender thing and its not a race thing. Take away all that and she still is not likable. She has no more experience then Obama. You Clinton supporters are the ones with the blind faith. Accepting everything she says for face value. May her prove her 35 years. I wnat to see it on paper. Or, can any one of you supply that information backed up by facts?

Say it ain't so, Joe! I was so sorry to see you go!
Although I was undecided after Joe Biden dropped out (and he would have made a GREAT president), after reading these posts, I've made up my mind. My vote is going to Hillary.
Whomever gets the final nomination, I hope will consider Joe Biden for Secretary of State. It is a place where he could do wonderful things for the US!

Go Hillary!

This just shows she is a human being not an unemotional cowboy ala Bush that wouldn't play with people's lives and not care about body counts. This is someone that wouldn't call innocent dead Iraqis collateral damage.

I'm tired of the sexist people that think a woman is bad or not fit to be a leader because she cares about this country,,,enough to get emotional about our future! This video shows she means well from the heart, something I have yet to see from the other candiates. Edwards would pound his fists and talk about his miner family like he's shouting to us. Hillary is the real deal! I would trust her, compassionate and all, with this country more than any of the same old song and dance men that are currently unfit for a nomination. She is tough and also human.

Go Hillary!

The fact that there are over 430 responses to one event should speak for itself. I am more concerned that there are so many questions concering Hillary's motives. It's time Hillary puts on her big girl panties and deal with it.

And her defintion of "is" is what .. at which moment and for which audience?

I'm so sorry that Hillary is tired & tearing up so she can get some sympathy votes. Be advised America if we elect her to the White House this country will be in the toilet. Look at her past. She has been planning for this ever since her husband became president. She wasn,t even a resident of New York State when she decided to run for the senate. So she bought a residence there because that was the only seat she felt she could buy. Why Newyorkers voted for her I don't know. She had nothing to do with that state till then. Now the rummer is is that if she gets in she would nominate her husband ex-president Bill to the supreme court. He certainly will be a good choice with all of his moral character!!!!!!!! Look at who she has associated with. 2 large campaign contributions were received form someone who is under inditment or being investigated for comiting fraud. You say she may not know them but come on. Why would they contribute large sums of money to her campaign if she or Bill were not expected to come back to them with something ??? Electing Hillary Clinton to the white house will cost this country more than we middle class people can afford,and the reputation of the United States will be in worse shape than it has ever been. All the Clintons' are about is themselves!!!!!!!!!!

Parforthecourse, is it possible that people are not voting for Hillary for the simple reason that they like another candidate?

Is it possible that people don't like her for various OTHER reasons besides gender?

When you point out to the "ladies" to stick up for her, why not just say Clinton supporters stick up for her?

Look at history, a man running for President, Edmund Muskie, broke down in NH and he got SKEWERED for it and it had NOTHING to do with being a woman, he appeared weak only because he is a MAN.

Romney got hammered last month for showing emotion REMEMBER?

Try living with that your whole life were you are expected to always be tough, kill all the spiders, fight for your ladies honor etc, etc.

Put it in that context and review most of the postings from MANY on this topic and you will see Republicans, Obama supporters and EDwards supporters who have had ENOUGH of this pandering and deceit put out by the Clinton machine too many times.

Could this actually be legit, MAYBE, but how many times do you have to see these situations even as a Clintonista before you open your eyes and mind to the POSSIBILTY that it could also have been FAKE?

I'd have NO problem with a woman President, just not this one.

BREAKING NEWS: Hillary's new(est) theme: the campaign of "ACTION"

I don't believe that anyone here actually hates Hillary, at least I hope not.
I for one wants her to know what they have done to this country. We are tired of it.

People who have been sheltered all their lives don't know what it's like to live in the real world as common people. It's ovious that she is getting a taste of it. She needs to know that this is the world they have created and we are going to change it. NO MORE STATUS QUO! ! !

Can you say Oscar nomination?

She does nothing spontaneously. Nothing. My take is this is a highly calculated last ditch appeal to women voters.

Judging from the comments above, it looks like more than one person has been fooled.

Oh well. You can't call her stupid.

There is a huge difference between tears of weakness and the conviction and passion that made her swell with emotion. If everyone were so passionate about his or her career this world would be much better off... well, that and when we get rid of the current administration!!!

lThe most disappointing thing about this election is the lack of respect that is being shown Mrs. Clinton. Where are the women of America.? Do they not respect the fact that she has been a hard working woman. You can respect her–even if you don't vote for her. I can't understand why the bitterness toward her. Yes she is a very serious person but I truly believe that she loves America and that she loves helping people. I saw women making fun of her because she got a little emotional. Why? Why do you HATE her so much. Why the double standard. ?

I guess crying is okay for HRC since she's a woman. We all know women in general can be more emotional. That's okay too. So I don't see anything negative about her getting teary-eyed. Now, if any of the other candidates get the same way when they get bad news, since they're all men, then I'd be more concerned. Not that there's anything wrong with a man showing his emotions, but when they're trying to get elected to the most powerful position in the world, crying in public for the same reason as HRC, wouldn't be a good move.

What a bunch of mysogenists? Your mother's should be proud.

I'm offended. I can't believe Hillary is crying! I'm a woman and I am just shocked that she would start crying. What would've happended if the president of Iraq said something mean about her or ignored her....I'm totally embarrassed and offended. I ran track and played various sports in highschool (not that it's the same as running for president) but preparing for a race is grueling and hard. You take a chance when you run..you may not win every race!! SUCK IT UP!! Help Obama/Edward if you loose...BE A TEAM PLAYER. Hillary you can run again in the future...

I believe that a candidate for president should be strong and stand firm for what he/she believe. If a future president break down and cry in the middle of an event what does that say to the American people. Senator Clinton is not strong enough.
She's not what America need right now. We don't need someone who when in the middle of war or crisis she get all teary eyed and emotional. We don't need a weak individual to administer this country. We neeed someone who have strength to stengthen the American people.

To Tamika ~ Are you old enough to remember the Clinton era? The recession started in 2001 during BUSH's administration. The economy was booming while Clinton was president, and the middle class WAS strong. The middle class will becomoe strong again under a DEM.

What has happened to the people of our great nation that they can't hold a thought in their head? Has everyone forgotten how we got into the mess that we are in? Do you know how Bush became president? Because you did not know what you were getting, you only knew what they wanted you to. This is the same thing all over again. You don't know Obama, you only know what they want you to see, what they let him show you. You have no idea what or how he will lead. He is a puppet and you are watching a show.

Hillary is a brilliant, dedicated and focused person who has devoted much of her life to public service, as has her husband. She has amazing credentials, experience and the ability to get us out of the mess that we currently find face. Focus on that not on her "being emotional".

Hillary can and will do the job once elected, and those who doubt are those who don't know what she is made of. The courage and focus that she can bring to the toughest job in the world is just what we need now. Please dig deep and realize that our country has one chance to get it right, and that will rest with the next leader of this country. Don't do what you did last time, trust because they asked for it, trust because they have proven it in how they have lived and lead in the past.

She is the one that we need and don't get confused by emotional side, remember that all great leaders have great heart; it is what drives them to greatness.

Tom Davie–

It is amazing how you completely manage to distort the facts surrounding the Iowa Caucus and the Democratic primary. Clinton is "winning" in the number of delegates? Sure, at this second–how is that even remotely relevant? The vast majority of delegates the candidates have received thus far are unpledged, they don't reflect anything except those individuals' choices. Iowa was the first time Obama and Clinton had gone head to head in a place where the people got to choose a candidate. That's why it was important.

Nobody thinks the number of delegates each candidate receives in Iowa actually matters. But it's a demonstration of the ability of Obama and his campaign to outperform Clinton and hers. When we're looking toward a year-long election, which team and which candidate can produce results is an important part of the equation.

Obama's victory also speaks to his ability to reach for support across the political spectrum. Obama narrowly beat Clinton on the votes of Democrats, but he demolished her with Independents. This is the first time his campaign platform of speaking to all Americans, not just partisans, has shown demonstrable results–new voters, increased voter turnout, and support from across the political spectrum.

And, of course, Obama's ability to beat Clinton in Iowa has solidified in many minds the fact that he isn't just an also-ran. He's capable of being elected, of beating Clinton, and of beating the Republicans in November. You can see this effect, as Clinton's national lead–40% to 23% only days ago–has dropped to a mere 4-point advantage in the latest Rasmussen polls. People who dismissed Obama last week are taking him seriously now.

So you can go ahead and talk about how Obama's behind with about 5% of the delegates allocated, and you can say the Iowa victory was meaningless, and how he may have won by 9%, but only got one more delegate out of it. That may all be true, but it so vastly misses the point that it becomes meaningless. Iowa was important, and even if Clinton end sup winning the election, it will remain important, if only because it was the day that made sure she had to fight for the nomination instead of receiving it.

I like Mrs. Clinton, but I love Obama. My primary choice will be Ron Paul. We need a change, a massive change.

In regard to Hillary tearing up... SO WHAT, the Girl cried, Big deal. This is not news its drama. I believe the tears were real but you are spending all day covering this tabloid issue. Get back to reporting the news.

Is this the bash Hillary party? I just can't believe someone is so hated. Let's be real. She's a politician. I'm sure she probably faked some of this, but show me one politician that doesn't fake it, and I don't want to hear about someone that no one has heard of outside of your county.

Look, the bottom line is this. We've had an idiot in the white house for the last 8 years. Maybe we need someone who has the ability to negotiate with the enemy instead of "just gittin after 'em" We're America people, let's shoot fot higher than a C-

Hillary may not be the best liked candidate, but she is a very polished politician who I would feel very comfortable running the country, both domestically and internationally.

"LET THE HATING BEGIN"

Slinky D, are you really that moronic or do you just have nothing else better to do? so now you know she shared dozens of women with Bill? where you there? as a first lady she went to Beijin and delivered one of the most inspired speeches about the treatment of women around the world and the leadership that is going to be needed to lift women's hopes by providing them with basic human rights? are you that ignorant to not have listen than she has worked as Chairman of one of the nations biggest children's hospital, she has worked with the legislature for over 20 years, she has successfully and effectively run 7 years as Senator from the State of New York, she has the "best" attendance record in the senate compared to ANY other senator running for president and she did vote for the resolution to declare war in Iraq if the president saw it fit and I don't believe she needs to apologize like Edwards did for that vote, that was the intelligence it was the patriotic thing to do to support the president in a very tough situation we now see our president did not do his homework and did not put the right people in place, but the congress acted accordingly at the time. perhaps one day you'll have a daughter and you will tell her that she should not run for president because women just don't deserve it. perhaps you think the kitchen is their place.

Since when did it become a character flaw to show emotion?

Let's not forget that Obama is heavily endorsed by Oprah – the most powerful woman in show business. She cries at the drop of a hat and no one ever has a problem with that. In fact, most people are taking her endorsement of him as though Jesus himself told them to vote for Obama.

Everyone's jumped on his wagon like he's part of her "Favorite Things" list and that's unfortunate.

Is he REALLY the right person for the job? I'm not convinced.

STICK A FORK IN THIS IDIOT,PLEASE!!
IF I NEVER HEAR THE NAME CLINTON AGAIN I WILL BE A HAPPY MAN!!
I AM A DIE HARD REPUBLICAN BUT IF I THINK SHE HAS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST CHANCE I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA.

ANYONE BUT CLINTON!!!

I still dont see anyone answering this question! why dosent Obama say in public what he will do with illegal immigration? is he afraid ?

I love to listen to Obama, He gives us hope. However I don't believe he is ready for the Presidency: Talk is just talk. We don't need anymore on-job-training guys in the White House. Our country is in desperate need of fixing. Hilary gets my vote. I believe her to be more competent, knowledgble, and just plain smarter than all of them on either side. She will get the job done..

Hey there Indian Observer...
I have long given up the notion that any of these people are worth voting for. They are all completely untrustworthy. Some are just more annoying than others. She (Ol Hill)takes the cake.

It's all about the delegate vote Obama newbie's. Look it up. LOL

Hillary is the best person out of all the canidates/Republicans included. Hillary is not only experienced to be a great President, but she has done alot through out her time as First Lady. Having Bill Clinton is a major advantage. I feel Americans will not vote for another Republican for President.

Let's see Hillary can't be strong, She can't be emotional. She can't be confident. Now lets use the same standards on Obama and Edwards. Then lets see what kind of president we get. Let's start using the inteligence standard. Start listening to their real ideas and their understanding of the issues not just Obama and Edwards emotional slogan for change. Listen to their answers at these debates. Obama and Edwards don't answer the questions or they answer with a shallow memorized responses. Then listen to Hillary. There is a big difference. She answers in depth and with real understanding. We all want change but we don't want to repeat the same mistake by choosing someone who can't stand republican smear tactics. She has stood up to their tactics for years.They accused her of all kinds of rediculous things and none of it 's true. Why do you so called democrats believe any of it.

Debate 1/05: "That hurts my feelings." Interview 1/07: "This is personal for me /tears/" Prior display of tender emotion in campaign: none. Real Hillary? Yes. Real? No.

So what that she cried. It has no baring on her fitness to be president, or whether someone should vote for her. I'm supporting Obama this time around, but I feel for her and hate how this has devolved. Shame on all of you.

Two words: Pat Schroeder.

Obama has a slogan. Hillary has a plan. We don't need a rock star, we need a President!!!!!!!!

The Clinton campaign promises us that Hillary will finally answer real, non-scripted questions from real people and....

..we get to hear about her HAIR?

Sorry, no sale.

BUSH DID MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF COCAINE!!!!!!!! ARE ANY OF YOU MAKING NOTE OF ANY DRUG-USE BEING SERIOUS RIGHT NOW???? JUST BECAUSE BUSH "CLAIMED" TO HAVE FOUND RELIGION, HE GOT A PASS?? HA! REPUBS ARE THE BIGGEST HYPOCRITES ON THE PLANET.

They all make me sick, but she makes me the sickest.

Anyone remember Edmund Muskie? Wasn't that also in New Hampshire?

Hillary's done; talk about crash and burn.

Ahhh yes... this is what we have to look forward to in a Hillary Clinton administration... Whenever the going gets tough and te odds are stacked against her, she cries publicly. I'm SURE the Iranians and the North Koreans would get a kick out of that every time she tried a little "emotional diplomacy."

this is why Hillary should not be Prez. what would we do if every time we had a crisis or some one questioned her she broke down and cried and said this is personal. It is not personal it is politics and there is no crying in politics.

Anthony, you are one of the idiots that I was talking about. It's people like you that should have to pass an intelligence test in order to vote. And since when is Obama black? This tells me you know nothing about him or his beliefs! This country is Sooooo doomed because of people like you! Even if Hillary loses the primary tomorrow in New Hampshire, she will come back and Obama Bin Laden will lose. Believe it or not Anthony, voting for a different party to keep the rif raff out of office is what people do, it's what independent voters do every election.

Wow - the hatred and cynacism here is pretty amazing. I'm deeply saddened by how mean people can be.

I have no problem with her eyes welling up. It has been a stressful couple of weeks,, and she is probably exhausted. Who wouldn't be.

Here is where it hurts the Hillary narrative. She has campaigned on the fact that she is the toughest one to take on the Republicans because she has fought the Right wing for years, and bested them. That is her claim. This episode makes it look like she really is not the tough cookie that the Republicans could never have an impact on, if she is already showing signs of distress so early in her own party's candidate selection process.

That is where this is really going to hurt her. It makes her look like that she is not the fierce marathon fighter of Republicans that she has been portraying herself to be. If she is seen as going all wobbly so early in the campaign, then can she go the distance against the fierce onslaught that the Republicans will launch against her

This goes to show why we should not elect woman for president. If she cannot maintain composure about something this trivial, how can we expect her to maintain emotional stability when it comes time for much tougher decisions.

This is precisely why we dont need a female in office – she cant handle it – crying sends the wrong message – people should vote for her because she is qualified not because she cried when the got bullied by the boys

I am a woman btw.

Hillary Rodham Clinton... is no pushover, she is her own woman, stands on her own merits and the strongest/best candidate to beat the republican party.

Iowa and New Hampshire's do not represent mainstream America

Super Tuesday does! Go President Hillary Rodham Clinton!!!!!

This is hilarious!! She's getting ready for American Idol – she's a shoo-in for the torch singer bit. Hah! I'm really starting to enjoy Obama kicking her tail back between her legs. Bill – get her outa here – she's gonna start breaking things pretty quick.
Cheers,
Big John

ALLIGATOR TEARS.

Hillary's campaign advisors told Hillary that she needs to focus on change– so she mimics Obama like a parrot repeating "change". Hillary advisors told her to show the human side of her, so down comes those alligator tears.

What is your next stunt, Hillary?

Bye bye Hill-Billy. No 3rd term for you.

I've said it before,and I'll say it again: If Hillary is elected as our next President,I am moving to Canada for good. And my family will follow.

I don't hear people calling Romney weak when he teared up at a question about the Mormons allowing blacks into their priesthood. Where's the calls for him being weak? You are all so full of double-standards simply because of who she is! Oh no! She's a Clinton! Never another Clinton! Eight years of peace and prosperity...those Clintons must go! Give us Bush/Cheny or a flip flopper or an opportunist mayor with no experience or a religious fanatic! OMG! She failed at Universal Healthcare! You people make me sick!

I have never liked either Clinton and never voted for Bill and will never vote for Clinton. Having said that, it does not make me a sexist to think that Hillary would be the worst person for the job of President. It makes me someone who does not like/respect/care for Hillary period. If I had these feelings because Hillary was woman, THEN I would be sexist. Having these feelings because she is a CLINTON, does not.

BTW, Adam, you could stand to look up hypocrite in a dictionary
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings

Sounds a lot more like Hillary than anyone posting here (whether for or against the former first lady)

Crying in that type of surrounding shows weakness and lack of self control

Cut her a little slack!

I do NOT support Clinton. However, as a feminist I take issue with those who play the 'emotional' card against a woman. I do not question that she is a staunch American patriot. However, I do not believe that that is good reason to give her my vote. She claims to be an agent for change and that she stands on her record of accomplishments throughout her political career. Given that, let's not forget that she, and then President Bill Clinton, ballyhooed that she was going to overhaul the US healthcare system back in 1993. She did not follow through but her remarks created havoc for many. Then she seemingly disappeared from public view in the aftermath of that. Now whenever she mentions 'healthcare' in whatever context, I cringe.

Its incredible to see a women so knowledgeable,smart and strong. Its very tough situation for anybody . When people just dont like you for just being you. Any one would break for loosing dream job after coming so close ,you have put all your effort , you haven't done single mistake and you strongly beleive you deserve this more than others . Just remember your past it must have happened to everybody atleast once in life.Obama as president is good for country but I still believe is the most eligible candidate.

I find her emotion to be quite attractive.

I feel for Hillary, but the problem is that she feels this is somehow owed to her, and that is where she messed up.

No matter how you slice it, you gotta give Obama credit for running a top notch campaign.

"Hillary it may be your turn, but not your time."

Hey Zoeysmom,

Its nice that you are black. Great. How care if your black or whatever. Just cause your voting for clinton you think that being black means something? I am black and I think Mccain is the most experienced of them all and not to forget about Rich and Biden. But, regardless, I see greatness in Obama where I don't see it in HRC. Stop touting that your black. It makes you look bad. Just like HRC and all the other feminsts touting oh, "I am a woman. This world needs a woman." If Barak were white with the same credentilas, I would vote for him just the same so stop with this race crap. Ok your black and vote for HRC. Some would say you are a sell out but in this day and age, who cares. Obama has just as many blacks voting for him as he does whites and others. You people out in California have always been strange to me. Sort of backwards. I think you guys out there hate being black. My opinion though.

hillary clinton = george bush
hillary clinton = big government
hillary clinton = elitist

the LAST thing we need is hillary clinton to further kill the middle class and ride her millions upon milllions of dollars donated from big pharma and big oil. hillary is just as bad as george bush, don't be fooled people.

Shame on the media......if a woman tears up it's "emotional".......a man can tear up and it's not even worth noting!! The media is ruining this campaign.....too many polls, too much wall to wall cover of non issues.......When will America grow up and really study and read about the candidates and study the issues. Stay off the fluff!!!

McCain had more experience than Bush in 2000, what happened then?

Guiliani does not have more experience than any of the candidates, being mayor of a city? Spare me.

Again leave the experience card out, these people do have advisors, all of them have experience advisors, they will not make decisions all on their own.

Great. Just what the most powerfull nation in this troubled world needs. A U.S. presidential candidate that breaks down and whines and cries. Lord help us.

It is a darn shame Oprah has allready endorsed Obama. I could see Hillary tearing up again

As for people commenting on the fact that Clinton has some out-of-towners at some of her events, l am reminded of the fact that Obama bussed in numerous students from neighboring states for Iowa events and for the caucuses (some of them probably not even Iowa residence). Several articles have commented on Clinton's events but very few highlighted what Obama was doing in Iowa. Where's the fairness in that?? The fact is that all of these public servants have a strong love for their country and running a presidential election is incredibly draining. What bothers me is the insanely negative bias toward Clinton in the media and in these posts. It's sexist and is unfortunately having a huge impact on the direction this election is taking. Much of Obama's momentum is due to the media highlighting everything he does right and choosing not to report all the questionable aspects of the way in which he has run his campaign, the inconsistencies of his voting record, and his paper-thin resume. I respect Obama like I respect all of the democratic candidates, but I really fear that his lack of experience is going to cause him to be eaten alive in the general election, especially if the GOP candidate is John McCain.

Pleeeeaaase, She doesn't have a real emotion in her! If this is her way of appearing warmer, it gave me chills.

As a Hillary supporter, I also do agree Obama is a better speaker, personality wise. But I don't want someone who can do the talking. GREAT! Be a PR consultant. They are both articulate, he however has the same charming carisma that we voted her husband into office on (twice).

I personally want someone in office who is black and white, cut-throat and can make a hard core decision without being carismatic. We don't need carisma. We don't need charm. If your honest with yourselves think back to all of the Presidents we've had that were "charming" and what their records were, Kennedy and Clinton included.

See I feel the problem is we need a woman in office. Someone who can be a hard @$$ and just say no or yes and keep her poker face on rather than someone who is so charming that you won't be able to take him and his change seriously. Too many men want to go on charm and think that will glaze over their records or facts to get positions, etc.

I do not intend this for all men, so if this doesn't fit you please don't be offended. I'm getting a sweet tooth off all this charm Obama has. And really look at the polls....

His speeches have been the same and he's been so "solid" on his views and he's never lead the polls...What's the difference now you may ask????

OPRAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've have taken notice that after she went on the trail with him, all of a sudden like MAGIC his numbers started turning. Imagine that!!! So Hillary has to go at it alone on her history and record while Obama gets to pull out the OPRAH stick and WHAM now he has all this support!!! Gimme a break people...We're not voting Obama into office we're voting OPRAH into office, lol.

His bumper stickers should read Obama/Winfrey 08!

So I guess she can get people to do whatever she says, it's not just what bad to buy or what book to read...Amazing. Simply amazing.

And I guess Edwards knew he didn't stand a chance which is why he's leaning towards "flip-flopping" to Obama. I guess it's anyway you can get in! Get it where you fit in Edwards, LOL! HILARIOUS!!!

American People:

What is wrong with you, Obama for President, get real. Are we going to let a smooth talker and looks lead us down the wrong path. Plus he does not have 1/4 of the experience that Hillary has. Lets get back behind Hillary, she is surely the right candidate for President. I think we, as a people are being set up. Obama get the nomination and all of a sudden you guys that think you are GOING TO support him now will come to a screeching halt and we will have four more years of the Republicans. IF THAT HAPPENS, I DON'T WANT TO HEAR NO COMPLAINTS FROM NONE OF YOU!!!

Do me a favorite do PROS AND CONS for the both of them and take into consideration their experience in leading this country, PEOPLE GET REAL!!!

I am not moved by the tears of Hilary Clinton. I believe she was moved to tears because she is tired, is frustrated because she has not done so well in the two early caucuses; and most of all her EGO has been deflated a lot. I find it hard to believe that she was truly moved to tears because she truly cares about this country. At this point all she is caring about is winning. She claimrs this country has given her so much. This country has given all Americans so much. What are you trying to say HILARY? That if Obama wins he would be too stupid to run the country. This country can't fall backwards than it already has under current leadership and I believe that includes Hilary.

America will vote and America will get the candidates they want now, one will become our president and he/she will do what they think is right. in the end we get to determine if it was the the right choice or the wrond choice... twice we have selected a president that appears to not have the interest of all Americans at heart, will we do it again? perhaps. our silly prejudisms will get in our way like they always do and we will vote with our hearts perhaps more than our minds.

Sen. Clinton is a patriot and a citizen and even if she is not the nominee she deserves our respect, I doubt most of Americans have the courage she has to serve her country. Let's celebrate that how about it! and Sen. Obama, careful what you wish for. the Expectations only get bigger and bigger from here on out.

New Alert
Will somebody PLEASE tell Senator Clinton, the Country has been out of control for sometime now. Where has she been for last 35 years? It's time to come out of la la land Hillary.

Hillary pulled an Ed Musky. The only difference is that Musky's tears were real. So she is scripted to shed some tears on cue. Clinton's sense of of entitlement to the office of President is insulting. You couldn't have a more insicere candidate ( except Romney ) running for office. At least Obama can connect with people which is why he won Iowa in the first place.

I find it interesting that Hillary now just goes by Hillary Clinton instead of Hillary Rodham-Clinton, which she insisted upon being called earlier. She's a Clinton when it's convenient and a woman when she needs to get herself back up in the polls. But mostly, she's just wrong for America, just like she said ... "some are right and some are wrong." At least she's right about one thing.

The people claiming "I will vote Republican if Obama is nominee" are SO CLEARLY Republicans posting. We all know you're very scared of running a candidate against Obama; we can see through your very obvious efforts to throw him off track. Nice try though.

This is very upsetting. Comments on the deomcratic campaign have continued to be so one-sided. No one has truly analyzed Obama and Edwards but continue to attach Clinton. While, I am a democrat and will be very happy if either Clinton or Obama wins the election, could someone work a little harder at being balanced analysis. I don't want a "rockstar". I'm not electing Oprah. I want a president who can make real change and get things done. Why isn't more time spent on the fact that John Edwards is simply flanting Obama against any significant attachs that would give us more insight. Is he running for Obama's vice president. Where was this passion in his gut was when he was ran for president last time, when we needed him to oust Bush/Cheney? And what change are the talking about? What is there true record of change? Nothing in the Senate. I can write a bill, but if I can't get it passed, so what? I don't see it from either Obama or Edwards. So lobbists and politicians have to stand up for meals now. Is that change? Senator Clinton, use of your first name is disrespectful, please stay in the race, and win this thing!

I think Hillary was crying because the one thing she values most is at stake......POWER

Rosey et all,

I for one (and I would assume many others) don't necessarily equate Hilary's crying with the fact that she is a woman. I believe that any candidate, female or male, who broke down would simply illustrate that they're unable to deal with the pressures of the presidency. The fact that many Hillary supporters are quick to say that everyone else is sexist makes me believe that their HRC supporters intentions have a flawed way of thinking.

You wanted passion...she gave it
You wanted emotion...she showed it
You wanted nice hair...she flaunted it.

C'mon guys, isn't it time to give her an oscar? at least for the best supporting actress?

Why are people writing Hillary off so early?? This is ridiculous!

As opposed to some of the earlier, obviously bitter commentators, Hillary is well-qualified. She and McCain would be great finalists, though I'd rather see Obama.

After the past 7 years of terrible failures and a crappy rubber-stamp Republican congress to boot, almost anybody would be better than the Neo-Nazi President and VP we have now...

I just hope that you Obama supporters understand what you are doing, and what the republicans want you to do. I am a STAUNCH Democrat, but if Obama is the choice, I will vote Republican for the first time ever, if for no other reason, to keep him out of office! And this is what the Republicans know and understand. So, if you want a Democratic President in office, you better change your vote for someone other than Obama, whether it be Edwards or Clinton. I know MANY Democrats that have said they will voter Republican if Obama wins the bid, and I will be one of them.

I guess a lot of you bloggers were not listening carefully during the debate.
Both Obama and Edwards stated that based on "Actionable Intelligence" they would use a US military strike inside a foreign country without the authorization from that country's government to assasinate Bin-Ladin or attack Al-Queda. I guess based on that statement, either one of them would have no qualms bombing Iran, or with the way GWB invaded Iraq. - OK they thought about it, and admitted later that the foreign government should at least be 'informed'. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING !!!!
Thank God neither of them are president now, with "Actionable Intelligence" about North Korea, or Iran. We'd all be in the middle of WWIII. Both of them are only a half step away from the George Bush foreign policy ("we'll do what the hell we want where the hell we want if it's in OUR best interest"). Bill Richardson, not much better, thinking that we should (or could?) force Musharref to step aside (leaving what?).

Neither of these 3 have even the slightest bit of sense. They all think the US being the "Big Bully with the Big Stick" is the foreign policy of choice.

Hillary Clinton has the experience to know better than that. She will start the pullout from Iraq NOW; but will leave the HOW to the Pentagon (it's their job to figure the complex logistics out). She knows that dialog and political negotiation is the path to good foreign relations; not "strike now, clean up the mess for the next 10 years" like we've had with GWB.

Hillary Clinton knows that to get things DONE in Washington, politics must be considered, compromises made. Obama and Edwards can talk all they want about their 'absolutes' (like NO lobbiests).. but the REALITY CHECK is that as President, they cannot make these changes unilaterally... it takes teamwork and consensus, and compromise. Evan Obama has to admit, that he couldn't get rid of lobbiest lunchs.. only that they can't be "sit down lunches" (LOL – cocktail parties are OK!!)
We are not stupid.. don't fall for the stump speechs. We all really know that all change is 'incremental' and that moving toward the RIGHT changes is what's important.
Hillary can get things DONE in Washington... THAT'S important!!!

Change? Yes I'm ready for a change and ready for a WOMAN to be president!

Rosey et all,

I for one (and I would assume many others) don't necessarily equate Hilary's crying with the fact that she is a woman. I believe that any candidate, female or male, who broke down would simply illustrate that they're unable to deal with the pressures of the presidency. The fact that many Hillary supporters are quick to say that everyone else is sexist makes me believe that their HRC supporters intentions have a flawed way of thinking.

I am a supporter Hillary Clinton because she has lots of experience through lawyer, First Lady and Sentator. I think she will be first woman president. I believe that she will be very good president. I don't think so that Obama won't be president but he is not good enough president.

I would be adivse that you vote for Hillary Clinton!!. She is the right person as president. Please supporter to Hillary

How sad that you are not publishing all the comments. People need to know that by sitting behind the secrecy of the internet from the comfort of a living room and bashing up Hillary is easier than working 18-20 hours and being in the public eye for a year. Everyone should be ashamed of attacking her so personally, all you should do is make a judgement about who you will vote for and go VOTE on election day. Till then, just shut up and keep living ur miserable life. If you dont like her, dont vote for her. Stop killing her character. I agree with MaryK just shows your real self. I pity you all who have made stupid crude remarks, shows you have no class. Shame on You.

Just watch the pre-arranged Obama dirt start flying from the Clintonian family..

He did drugs, does that mean he dealed drugs too? Not that there is anything wrong with me asking.., is there Hillary.

I think it's interesting to read people's responses to this. First of all, there is scarcely evidence of a tear here. It's ridiculous and pathetic that this is what we're focusing on instead of the issues.

I'm haven't been a Hillary supporter, but implying that she is 'weak' because she shows a little emotion here is beneath our dignity as Americans, regardless of where we stand politically.

I would like to think that whoever is elected to lead our country would be capable of a few tears. It would be impossible to interact with the public on a day to day basis and not have something or someone bring tears to one's eyes. I think it shows the sign of a real person who feels passionate about the job, not weakness.

Already, Hillary Clinto is crying, complaining and getting tired and this is onlyl the begining. This shows that a good, strong candidate will not put on a show of pity so as to gain votes. A candidate must remian strong, and keep calm so as to express what he/she can do for the country. Crying and complaining will just show that when a problem arises no matter how big or small, that candidate is not apt to take the seat as President of the United States.
Being president is not an easy job and many difficult times will the new president face and the issues that are on the table that need to be urgently solved. If Hillary is crying now and is tired at just the begining of the campaining then she is not apt to be president, imagine what will happen if she wins, and some more problems and issues to be solved arrise on top of the ones already existent, what will she do?, cry and pout so she can be pampered? The challenges are strong and tough and the candidate has to be just that strong, tough and clear in what solutions to the issues will be.
Pouting about "I did this, I did that, vote for me please !" This is not going to work either.
So before allowing Clinton to take the lead, think first "Is she prepared?, Can she realy do the job? Will she be weak at the difficult issues that are present and will arise? " I think not. She is like the ex first femal governor of Puerto Rico, paint a pretty picture, say and do things to get "sympathy", win an election and then when in the office, do nothing, spend the peoples money and projects that do not exist, and just prance aroung like a little school girl searching for prizes, recognitions, and pats on the back. A mistake made is a lesson taught. Don't fall for tears and sorrows.
Strength, a clear mind, possitive ideas and secure valued speaches on resolving the issues actually facing the Nation to be handled and much more make not only a good candidate but a good president.
She can cry for a finger nail broken, but she can't cry with the main issues on the line to be taken care of ASAP.

Here I am again saying the same thing

NOBODY ever makes the case the Obama can run the country and is the BEST candidate to do so.

Not one person.

Perhaps Hillary INST the best person. But if she doesnt win the nomination, the election will surely go to the Republicans.

They know the 'youth vote' never shows up on general election day. Never did . Even so, Guliani and McCain literally make Obama look incompetant due to his inexperience.

Nobody took Obama seriously for a REASON.

While I am at it.

His HUGE victory gave him 16 delegates. Clinton got 15 and the STRONG second place finisher Edwards (with surpressed laughter) got 14.

WOW what a STUNNING VICTORY. One extra 'delegate' out of the 2000 needed.

Nobody ever seems to talk about that . Why?

Cause its about MEDIA HYPE.

Clinton has 169 delagates, over 100 MORE than obama, and yet the MEDIA WANTS TO HYPE HER RIGHT OUT OF THE RACE.

Clinton is actually WINNING.

I hope that the boorish Hillary haters leaving these posts are not Democrats. My question to you is this: what have you ever done voluntarily for our country? Do you even vote? Or do you just hide behind your keyboards with drool running down the side of your mouths?

More fake tears from the biggest phony ever to run for president. This woman will stop at nothing to reach her goal, whether it's her non-stop lying about her so called experience, having her aides disaprage any candidate she feels is getting too close in the polls to her, or now putting on the fake crocodile tears. Do we really want to go back to the good old days of the Clintons with all the lying and dishonesty, philandering and disgrace they BOTH brought to the White House?

I think all of the candidates are tired. Hillary is just realizing that she is about to lose New Hampshire and she broke down. I do not want to hear poor Hillary, just because she shed a tear. I believe it's all personal for all of them at a different level, just remember that. She is a smart women but Hillary is reaping what she has sewn.

She is a negative and divisive figure. Republicans don't like her and, if the Iowa results and the NH polls are any indication, neither do Democrats or Independents. It's time for the Clintons to recede into the 90s where they belong. As Obama says, "It's time to turn the page."

As a woman who works in what used to be considered a man's profession, I would bite my own tongue off before I would EVER cry at my place of employment.

Hillary, channeling Obama isn't going to help you, bringing your daughter with you won't get you the young vote, crying won't get you the sympathy or woman vote. Showing your softer side by crying about how much you love this country (when they asked about our hair) is just plain stupid.

I like Hillary Clinton. I like Obama more. Like he stated in the debates they all are good servants, but this venom with which people speak of her and Obama is ridiculous. I am voting for Obama because I truly believe he has the best chance to change the political landscape. Sure Hillary and McCain and even Richardson have more experience, but the type of experience they offer is that of a political nature that I think does more harm than good to us as a nation. If I wanted someone who would operate in the current venomous, polarizing, back door dealing Washington landscape I would vote for Hillary. The fact is I want a different form of government and I believe Obama is the best person to potentially change that government. While I believe the Presidency is important I believe I have more control over my daily life than they do. Therefore, I am willing to take a chance on an unproven Obama; because I know what I will get with Hillary and it's not want the future of this country to be.

As an African-American, there is nothing I would like more than to see an African-American as President. Unfortunately, Barack Obama is not the candidate for the job and I will not be voting for him in the Democratic primary. He does not have what it takes to run this country.

To Rob,
I am not bashing HRC,I am simply stating the facts.where are the records? Where is the Legislation she has submitted? Only one that has something to hide refuses to let others see the truth.I heard Bill over the weekend respond to a question regarding her vote to give authorization for Iraq War. Even his response refuses to admit the truth.Having known now, I wouldn't have voted for it is not the answer.Simply put she knew what the resolution said unless she never bothered to read it.You make a mistake admit it.Don't make excuses for which she has and continues to do.
This is not about be sexest,but about being a true leader for which she falls well short of being. When a real woman steps forward to be our President, I will support them. But i will not support liars or those who refuse to show their complete resume.
As for those of you who refuse to vote or want change party votes because she doesn't get the nomination, just shows that you aren't about change and should admit your lack of loyalty to your party.No vote equals four more years of what we have now.The Republican Party wants HRC to win the nomination. Anyone else gives them a problem to retain the White House.

If she thinks running for president is hard, try being president, if she were to become president, would she cry if the job got too hard, if her approval ratings dropped would it overwhelm her to tears. She's constantly talking about how ready she is for the job, but if just seeking the job is making her cry, she's not ready.

Reshma, then can you explain to me where "35 years of experience" comes from?

What offices/experience has she had other than the US Senate. I think that is where the "fake" part comes in. Its just unbelievable to list that number then only have US Senator from NY as your only listed publicly elected office.

Is it just me?

Thats all I want is a pathetic,fake, emotionally charged, shady women in office. Thank God this ship is sinking faster then the Titanic.

I'm sorry, but I cannot vote for a candidate that is going to tear up or become emotional. We are trying to elect a new President Of the United States, for crying out loud! (Pardon the pun.)

The President Of The United States has to be very, very strong, and they have to be able to make decisions in times of severe crisis. I believe someone who cannot control their emotions in public is not strong enough to make those decisions.

I want Mrs. Clinton to clarify herself. What exactly does she mean; she sees what is happening. Does she realize what she said could imply to some people?

Hillary, we, a lot of us don't get to exercise because we're to busy working like slaves to survive. We don't normaly eat right because we can't afford it. We live it everyday Hillary. and you haven't even touch the surface.

You say "just put ourselves out there and do this against some pretty difficult odds." You haven't even touched the surface of the odds. Your whole life has been a bed of roses.

Hillary Clinton is a skilled politician who understands that all of her words and actions have repercussions - so don't feel sorry for her. Her biggest problem is that she doesn't know what mask to wear for this election. She originally thought her tough, experienced hat would be the trump card for this election. When that backfired she showed us all her soft, human side. Her crying is not the issue here, it's her inability to be authentic all the time - not just when it's convenient.

I have been following the election coverage closely and reading the comments in several different threads and quite frankly I despair at some of the comments. Hillary Clinton was genuinely choked up when she talked about how much she loved her country and how she was frightened for the way it was headed. She can't do anything right if she is chokes up she is weak, if she show no emotion she is called. Throughout this campaign so far Hillary Clinton has been held to a totally different standard, she is being unnecessarily vilified by people when all she wants is to help her country and change the direction it is heading in. All of the candidates should be held to the same standards, people should look at the records of all the candidates and what they have acheived. Yes words like change and hope are powerful but without a plan to back them up they are just words. Barack Obama doesn't have the experience to be president he makes great speeches but he has done little with the opportunities he has been given as a US Senator. Also I am appalled at his lack of respect .In his speeches he refers to Senator Clinton as Hillary – she refers to him as Senator Obama, she shows her respect for the office that he holds its a pity that he can't do the same. Barack Obama is no JFK or RFK the US needs a leader from day one. I have just watched coverage of Senator Clinton on a campaign stop and she knows what needs to be done. Please before you vote for the image look at the records. Senator Obama would make a great President in the future but not at this time.

"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."

You mean like the Republicans did when they looked into Bush's past job record with the Savings and Loan, and the sports team and such?

Great advice. I have to say I would take anyone with any level of experience or lack thereof over the proven bungling idiot we have in office now.

Reshma, then can you explain to me where "35 years of experience" comes from?

What offices/experience has she had other than the US Senate. I think that is where the "fake" part comes in. Its just unbelievable to list that number then only have US Senator from NY as your only listed publicly elected office.

Is it just me?

C'mon, am I the only one who found her to be charming?

Edwards is a jerk. What is this crap about needing a Commander in Chief with strength? I considered voting for Edwards at one time but I am so glad that I switched to Hillary. I hope she stays in the race regardless of the outcome in NH. I hope Elizabeth explains to John the importance of emotions.

i have never been a fan of hers but she at least seemed to have a thick skin. now this is throwing me for a loop. if she can't stand up to the stress now, how is she going to be able to run this country for four years? being passionate is one thing – breaking down is something entirely different. i haven't completely picked a candidate to side with but ... this doesn't bode well for her i'm afraid.

THIS JUST A WAY TO PLAY OUT THE MEDIA 0UTLETS FOR PASSION AND GET SOME PEOPLE TO FEEL SOFT AND GIVE HER A "MERCY VOTE" . THERE IS NO "MERCY VOTE" FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHEIF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND THHE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD. ITS A GAME OF RESOLVE, STRENGTH AND COMPOSURE. IT YOU CANNOT HANDLE IT, LET IT FREE, YOU CAN DO A LOT FOR THE NATION WITHOUT BEING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. HILLARY, GO MAKE GOOD LEGISTATIONS IN THE SENATE BY UNDOING THE VOTE FOR THE IRAQ WAR.

I don't think it was phony.

She's tired, she spent years planning to run, she thinks she's entitled to the nomination, and it's all falling apart. That has to be very tough.

However, just because someone gets emotional when it hits them that they are going to lose isn't a reason to vote for them.

Be stronge anytime, anywhere and anyhow!!! Hillary. I wish I could write to you as woderful as I can and tell you all the good things that I wish you. Nobody knows in the future. If they are going to make the biggest mistake, that is a really tragic choice!!!...

Either another load of on-cue crap, or when the going gets tough...cry. This country, and the world, deserves better leadership. I look forward to casting my vote for Sen. Obama on Feb. 5th.

A fine example of Global Warming.

The problems in this country are due in great part to the ignorance of people such as the majority of the people who commented above rather than qualified candidates such as Hillary Clinton. They're the kinds of people who got us in this mess by voting for the ego-maniacal administration in office today.

Great comment "Disgusted With Peoples Ignorance!!!"

That makes me dislike her EVEN MORE! Why would anyone vote for this woman? Please don't tell me it's just because she's a woman... There have got to be better people out there than her!

I just love these people stating they will vote republican if Obama is the nominee.

That is something many of us saw coming a loooooong time ago

The myth that both Hillary and Bill Clinton created, is exactly that: a myth.

The arrogance of these two people of assuming that they are defacto winners, is beyond reason. Hillary is a very ambitious person, not ambisious in a good way, but she is ruthless, inconsiderate, and wants to control every single situation.

Hillary would not be a good thing for this country.

Her flexibility on different positions is to get the acceptance of the voters by saying what people want to hear.

Hillary Clinton should not be elected presidente of the US

Do we really want a president who has to cry in order to win an election.
wahhh... wahhh... I want to be president... wahhh... wahhh... what a cry baby.... just imagine her on the negotiating table with Putin...

There are 2 kinds of people that can cry on cue, actors and con artist, and Hillary isn't an actor.

Obviously from the responses, many of you are descendents of the pheasants that burned Joan of Ark.

The monkery of Hillary's emtions is sickening...Americans are easily impressive. Can anyone tell me what Obama is going to change and how?

To all those trying to play the sexism/gender card, don't we have to pick one option? Should America treat Hillary equally or not? The woman's movement was about EQUAL treatment, wasn't it? It's wonderful that a woman is a legitimate candidate for President but that doesn't mean she gets a pass on having to deal appropriately with the heat.

After all, we're discussing the race for PRESIDENT here. One of the reasons we have campaigns is to see how PRESIDENTIAL a person is and whether they can stand up to pressure or not.

For the first time in this race, Hillary has faced pressure in the past two days. It'll be up to voters as to whether they think the explosion in the debate Saturday night and this latest episode are Presidential or not.

Dear Ms Clinton,

I think you care more about yourself than us. Because you are afraid of the media and have not exposed Obama. I am not talking about the fact that he is religious belief as a muslim. That is none of our ( American) business. What I am talking about is what he stands for.

In illinois, when the late term abortion efforts fail, and the child was born alive, the doctors were instructed to leave it alone till the baby dies. Even Senators who are considered the left most ( like Barbara boxer) voted for a bill to stop this. Obama did nto want to stop this and tried everything he can to leave it as it is. Abortion is a term that the country debates. But leaving a baby to die.. that is being an Animal.

So if you want to care about your image and not bring this up, so be it. It will be brought up in the general elections anyway. You loose an opportunity for your party to gain control.

Only people with manners, respect and good character can appreciate a human emotion, that, undoubtedly, Hillary Clinton did not stage to win sympathy. All of you, who demostrated in your own words, the consistency of hatred and bitterness, that is coming from a supposedly "time-for-change" supporters of Obama and others, you can tell, the world has gone haywired. Is this the American you are proud of? The country is great place to be in, but when you see people write things this way and support the candidate they want, is a scary thing to be on that same side of your table. I am glad there is a teary Hillary who knew a future of a great country is at stake here. You will see the reality of it all, once the country is in the hands of the wrong man.

Obama...has anyone noticed that this country is more concerned about voting for presidents much the same way we vote for American Idol? I so NO ONE that represents the average working man/woman in this country.

Is anyone concerned about the selling out of this country ? losing sovereignty?

Now come on, some women do indeed cry to try and gain sympathy, to suggest otherwise is not being honest.

And another thing, when did Obama become a black guy? I thought he was a biracial?

Hillary loved Iowa and us Iowans until she didn't win Iowa.
Then she back-stabbed us to the NY paper and said IA's irrelevant and not legit.

She's all for illegals getting driver's licenses until America scorned her for it, then she decided she's against it.

She voted for the war, then against it.

She loves black people, unless they're running against her for office.

She needed to get emotional in front of a crowd because she would be dangerous if she didn't get this anger out of her somehow. Can you imagine the fallout here if she doesn't win? OMG, people will PAY!

Everything she does in front of people she hopes brings her votes.

It's now:
"Poor Hillary, we'll vote for you since you cried" ? OR is it:
"Better vote for Hillary or we'll ALL pay for her anger"!?

Gimme a break!
This is for the Presidency for cryin' out loud! (pun intended)

Every single one of the candidates running for President, Rep & Dem absolutely LOVE this country. You Hillary are not any more special than the rest of them. You do NOT love this country more than everyone else does.

You just found an opportunity to turn on the tears for the pity vote.

Sorry, I don't think it worked.

I think the Democrats have found an even newer way to lose an election: support a gospel drivel preacher, and then verbally destroy anyone, in their own party, who opposes him!

You folks are the divisive ones; you folks are so full of hate that this country will NEVER come together with you in charge...

That is why you will LOSE and LOSE Big Time!

Im a Latino in california and from here in the west coast the latino community is still standing firm with Mrs Clinton and it just makes us so mad that small states are able to say they will deterimine the out come when we still haven't spoken ! when will Obama adress the illgegal immigration issue publicly ? he wont but other will !

After reading all these posts ... it kind of underscores what HRC's problem is, no one seems to know if she's acting or not. Maybe (maybe not ...), she did get emotional because it's starting to dawn on her that running a REAL campaign is hard, and her coronation wasn't so inevitable as she, and her staff, thought it was.

From her handlers-> Okay, Hillary, today we want you to go out and be (pick one):

1. Tough
2. Serious
3. Funny
4. Emotional
5. Likeable
6. Thoughtful
7. Political

Oh, and use the (fill in the blank from below) voice :

1. Midwestern
2. New Yawker
3. Southern drawl
4. Motherly

She is the Chameleon Candidate who doesn't have a clue right now. But she who lives by the polls, dies by the polls.

I think Hillary shows her meaness by implying that she was the only one who can do the job, and others disqualify for it...She went too much negetive in her campaign, I think it will definitely be hard to come back...

Crying at one moment and being angry publically the other is not going to win this. so what would u do if elected and faced with the Iranians or the Koreans, cry ur way out of it. Lol, We would be the laughing stock of the entire world.

Mockery of Hillary is sickening. Americans are easily impressive...can someone tell me what Obama is going to change and how?

I am confused. Many posters here are talking about Obama being untested while defending Hillary.

She is in the start of her second term of the first political office she has ever held.

How exactly, is she more "tested" than Obama who held a state office before he was elected to the Senate?

Last time I checked we elected William Jefferson Clinton not Hillary to anything. All she did was marry the president. The resume is very thin unless you just take her at her word.

Hillary Clinton is an intelligent and inspiring woman. We need her as president.
A different kind of change as campaigned on could lead us from bad to worse.
Think about it.

WOW – Lets face it..... the only thing Hillary is going to get with many Americans is a very BAD time for being human. Some of you represent so many of the problems we have in this country ( no wonder we are where we are ) Let her be the strong individual that she is and just get use to the fact that she WILL be our next President. ( but im sure the media will continue to beat on her over every/anything!)

Why is it such a big deal that Hillary got a bit emotional? That shows she is human not weak. Was it a big negative when Edwards got emotional about his wife having a relapse of cancer or when Al Gore got emotional in front of the Democratic convention? No it wasn't. So why is CNN giving this WOMAN bad media. I'm not waving the sexism flag but gimme a break!

I ALWAYS thought Hillary was a sneaky politician (many, or most, are). But in terms of running the country, Obama or Edwards would, in my opinion, be stable leaders.

Looks to me like the biggest haters here are the *Democrats*, not just Obama or Edwards supporters. The hatred you people feel towards President Bush dwarfs anything the Obama supporters, or anyone else, is saying about Hillary Clinton.

Doctor, heal thyself. If you want to change the tone, start with yourselves.

It is so sad that the media is burying Hillary. They are not giving any weightage to her talent and knowledge on national matters. Republicans love to have Obama as democrat nominee who will be easily beaten against McCain. Lots of democrats told me that they are going to vote McCain if he is the republican nominee. I thought NH voters have their own mind and will always vote the front runner from earlier polls. But, looks like we have a republican in the white house again.

Ok joe,

Calm down buddy. First Hillary has no experience as she was not the president for the past 35 years. Second, all you HRC supporters get so upset. Stop it already. Don't be mad. Third, stop with all the false rhetoric. obama did drugs. Yes he did. When he was young though. People make mistakes and this country is very forgiving if you admit to it. Unlike our past presidents who lied outright. You guys and gals in the HRC camp always amaze me. You guys are the most hateful people I have seen/heard/read. You are like your candidate very hateful and angry. Anger gets nowhere so please, if you have to be ignorant and cave man like please do it in another country because your opinions are not wanted nor are they respected.

Ahhh yes...the terars, I wondered when, she was going to be given the "opportunity" to display emaotions. Kind of like when her husband demonstrates his quite low voice, and tells us he "feels our pain. He Hillary it's personal for us as well. We aren't interested in a candidate who attacks those who would confront your sexual predoator husband, so that you can silence those who can demonstrate that politically and personally you and Bill are frauds, and now even those in your party are starting to be tired of the duplicitous positions and your outright lying that you and the "Comeback Kid" announce. And now the ned is near, and you have no one to blame but yourself.

parfor the course

ALL CAPITALS DOES NOT MAKE YOUR SENSELESS RANTS SEEM ANY MORE RATIONAL.

Hillary is a joke. Everything she has done for the last 10+ years has been an act. Not to say that any politician doesnt pander in the same ways, but dont think that she is being genuine or that people making fun of her crying is in some way taking away from her right to run. It is important to note that she is crying in response to a question with little to no impact on anything and it is still 10 months from the election. She is in the midst of trying to convince the american public that she has the backbone to stand up to 4 years of pressure. I think she needs to hire a better PR thinktank before she does anymore "reaching out". Any CANDIDATE that folds under this type of stress is a joke and it should be noted by the general public that this is indicative of the type of leader they will be.

BOO HOO, lets change the world, BOO HOO bring home the troops, BOO HOO dont pick on me, BOO HOO congress please approve universal healthcare.

Obama gives a wonderful speech and is highly inspirational. But this country can not be turned around simply because our president is a good speaker and makes wonderful promises. I am not sold on Obama yet, I want him to describe how he foresees carrying out these wonderful plans he has for our nation. Hillary has a proven track record and experience to boot, and the strength and fortitude to lead this country. Either way, we need a Dem to win or this country will go even further backward,

I am a Canadian and looking at you Americans – you dont know that you got the real one in Hiliary Clinton. But no, you see and believe the likes of Obama with FAKe and LAZYNESS written all over the face, a person who falls in love with their own rhetoric sounds hollow. And a senator who does not vote and try to condemn someone who does on important issues is a phony, and pure lazy.

Lee Chang

This was probably another planted question for her.

Finally. A politician with some real sense. I'm sorry, but I'm so glad someone can see that this country – THIS WORLD is going in the craphole. We have to do something about it. A better education for our children should be the most important thing. I meet so many people who have graduated college and can't spell or even manage in the field that they've spent six years trying to master. Also, shut up about the tears. Yeah, anyone can cry, but obviously she was trying to hold it back. She shouldn't have wasted her tears on people like you who probably didn't get a great education and don't even know how to appropriately ridicule someone else. Learn your enemy and yourself before you even think about trying to talk smack about our future president. This is going down in history. I bet she wins, triumphs, and leaves others in the dust just trying to drag her down. She handled her personal hardships so well in the past and pulled through them with flying colors – managing to keep herself and her family together. I don't think I could've done it. But here she is. GO HILARY!

Hilary Clinton is not really angry, she is expressing her strongness, her strength.
Just because she is a woman, lets not be so quick to call her expressions anger.
If it was a man, you would have no complaint.You would call him tough and
strong. Lets call her tough and strong. she is.

I always rember that when you make a women cry, it is not that she is weak, it is she is sorry for the pain you are about to suffer.

If they nominate Mr. Obama I will vote republican or not at all. Try that for change! Either McCain Or Or Rudy. Remember also RudydDid not run in Iowa, and New Hampture

where's Edmund Muskie when you need him?

I certainly do not want a president who cries every time asks her who does her hair. If she wasn't that old I would have excused her for being on her period and being emotional. BTW, that's another reason not to have Hillary controlling nuclear buttons.

ON HILLARY CLINTON:

From those that know her Hillary is a "nice" "warm" woman – its not coming across to the public. I would like to support the first woman President (I am an African American woman).

I want to believe she can make changes – but the time for "change" is not during your campaign – it makes her seem undone by Obama's impact. Is there a way for Obama to have his own impact and for her to carve her own WITHOUT demolishing his accomplishments?

I need a reason to vote FOR Hillary – not AGAINST her opponents. There is something to be said for being gracious to acknowledge that he is leading change by bringing new voters to Iowa... and without diminishing that.... highlight what Hillary WILL DO for America.

On the question of attitude of "entitlement" – it would help if she spoke about America and its people instead of her consistent "I should be president message". Where are the American people in her message??? This position is making Obama more authentic.

In response to her and Bill Clinton’s indictment of the media’s coverage – to that I say look at the impact Obama is having. If she is so “experienced” how is it that Obama is having a bigger impact? Wouldn’t her experience be able to generate this? She is not focusing on her own campaign but centrally on combatting his movement. There is no real substance behind her message other than the typical political campaign rhetoric. Her "experience" should have told her that the people would want to be inspired....

"Change" your message Hillary. Please. She can't fight Obama saying you've been in Washington for 35 YEARS. Who is advising you thats the way to go in the midst of Obama's constant rising poll numbers?!

Put simply its true that Obama's movement is largely based on a "feeling" he is creating. But on the contrary you are touting 35 years of change that people cannot see or feel from you. BILL's accomplishments ARE NOT HERS!!!!!

.... just my two cents

There are several posts that say what I'm feeling. If she shows no emotion, she's too calculating and too hard as a woman, she's "manish". If she shows emotion, she's losing it or it's calculated. Now what I DO think she needs is a better pr person. She's a woman. She needs to start wearing skirt suits to set herself apart. Instead of defending herself she should turn the tables on the CLEARLY in-experienced other candidates.

You can't have it both ways. She's one or the other so pick one. I am an African-American Woman and I am voting for Hillary and never changed my opinion.

I think Obama could be groomed for great leadership in the future, but not this time. As several have stated above my post, yes he speaks change...What else does he have to go on? Yes, he points out Hillary's "flip-flopping" b/c he hasn't been around long enough for his votes to count on anyhthing signficant.

And for all the people saying she flip-flops on her decisions (I personally like to think she as all of us in this world are allowed to simply change our minds without being called flip-floppers) HOW MANY PEOPLE AFTER 9/11 THOUGHT A WAR WAS NOT ONLY THE BEST DECISON BUT THE ONLY DECISON!?!?!?!?!?

See Hillary is NOT the first or the ONLY person to have felt we needed to go to war. BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY!!!! Wasn't that MOST of ther AMERICAN'S feeling on this subject?!?!?!? For the first time, black, white, democrat, republican, EvERYONE WANTED A WAR!!! WE WANTED THEIR HEADS AND BLOOD!!!! It seemed like a grand idea....So........we went to war......NOW the war isn't turning out with the results ANY OF US expected.....So who's to blame?? Now it's Hillary...She's the only one who's a flip-flopper.....I see......So for all the other flip-floppers ( WHO ARE CERTAINLY ON THIS BLOG I'M SURE BUT ARE TOO COWARDLY TO ADMIT IT) It takes one to now one.

Hillary has the personal attacks on her that one of the other candidates have to deal with so yes, I'm sure she's allowed to have a moment of weakness or emotion.
I think Obama is too "young" in his experience....And what people have to also consider is looking PAST the democratic election.....Nevermind if Obama can beat Hillary....But one you get him, can he beat the REPUBLICANS? Be careful what you ask for as you may get it in a form you're not quite ready for. A woman in Pakistan Bhutto was just MURDERED for wanting "change" for her country and we can't even get behind and support the one woman we have trying to make the same effort for us. For all of those with negative comments, RUN FOR OFFICE OR SHUT IT!

Hillary 08

Hilary Clinton, unfortunately, is going to get a political beat down because she is a woman. Her response was emotional? Yes it was. But her detractors are using the fact that she is a woman, as if it is a disease which affects her ability to maintain her composure, as the reason for her supposed emotional response. Its tough for her to remain firm and be passionate and not come across as an over bearing woman or a softy. Hilary has to do twice the work of her male counterparts. She has to defend her position on her issues while she is campaigning for the toughest job in America AND she has to keep her "womanliness" in check. Its unfair.

I am a woman, and what few feminist sensibilities I have, Hillary offends every one. If she's "ready from Day 1" as she insists, she needs to suck it up like the boys do. She realized a little too late she has been far too plastic during the campaign. Unfortunately, this attempt to show her humanity largely rings hollow. Everyone is entitled to a modest "meltdown" now and then, but this was not the time nor the place, and that she would continue to insult the intelligence of those whose votes she's willing to pay for by this ridiculous display is disgraceful at best. I have no intention of voting for Obama, but if I had to choose between him and Hillary–and perhaps such a choice involved a gun pointed at my head–I'd choose the 12 year old Senator from Illinois. He might not be "ready" (a part time job in the Senate for the last 3 years does not make him qualified), but she is not now, nor will ever be, the answer. Clinton politics–thankfully–are the past. God willing, brighter days are ahead.

It's amazing how all these men, including John Edwards, implicitly states that women aren't allowed to be emotional. This is exactly why Hillary has been "rough" on the edges, so people wouldn't accuse her of being too "womanly."
It's impossible for me to believe, knowing women since I am one, that a woman would actually cry on purpose to receive sympathy. ALL women I know refuse to cry in front of anyone so that nobody says all of the sexist comments posted above!

I find it reprehensible and revolting that John Edwards would respond to Mrs. Clinton's emotional response by acting as though emotions destroy her ability to govern effectively. I say that is precisely what we need and have never had – an honest emotional response! There isn't a woman I know who hasn't had an emotional response and I am insulted by Edwards' response.

I don't support any of the candidates at this point; however, I am disgusted by the obvious negative coverage of Ms. Clinton and the absurd generosity bestowed by the media toward Mr. Obama. Isn't it time for equal scrutiny?

Don't worry Republicans- you won't have to face her in the general election. You'll get your black guy with a muslim name. Easy pickings for you.

There were one of two things happening here:

1) It was genuine. If so, the job only gets more difficult ahead. Campaigning in New Hampshire is the EASY part. If you crack there, what can we expect ahead?

2) It was yet the latest in the hyper-managed Clinton campaign and if so, it's not only a reason NOT to vote for her, it's grossly offensive because she would have been playing the gender card is the most crass way. Should we vote for you because we feel sorry for you?

Either way, this Independent in California will not be voting for HRC.

Hillary is human – just like the rest of us. To those in the press, I'd caution you about doing an "Ed Muskie" type-story here. (For those much younger folks – unlike myself – Sen Muskie was the leading candidate in the early presidential polls in 1972. He had what was the press perceived as a "break-down" after appearing to cry during a campaign stop. His campaign went quickly "south" and he never recovered.)

if she cries when she's thown a softball (scripted?) question like "how do you like do it when like it seems so like hard and all?", then she should not be in this race.

she is absolutely imploding (which CNN tries to hide).

between her shrillness at the debate and tearing up, she would get eaten alive in November.

she is going to get blown away in NH and SC. Any reasonable candidate would pack it in for the good of the party. i will give her credit if she does that...

I am absolutely astounded at how petty some people can be and I am definitely not talking about Hillary.

Remember some basic psychology, folks, that when you criticize another person, you care often describing yourself.

Nobody knows the issues like Hillary and, as far as I am concerned, nobody has given more for her country than Hillary (and that includes John McCain).

Tears or no tears, you can't trust Hillary as far as you can throw her. I don't think anyone has to try to humilate Hillary. She has no conscience so that can't happen.

I think it is sad what we democrats are doing,being duped by hype, fancy speeches, although inspiring, short on substance. The republicans must be giddy as we prepare to hand over the presidency to them for eight more years.

All one has to do is look at the hatred toward illegal immigrants to realize how racism is embedded in our country. And you seriously think that a black man can win???? Be real ! This country is not ready for a woman or a black man as president. I saw a stupid piece on CNN this morning stating that we are colorblind because of Obama's popularity. What crap. It is just a bunch of democrats who want to be hip and say they voted for a black man. Pathetic.

What is even more sad is that Hillary is probably the only democrat that could do the job and do it well, hatred for women in this country will prevent her and any other woman from getting anywhere. We promote hurting, raping and killing women every day with songs, on television and the movies. Women don't have a chance in this country.

Get ready for the republicans to win again. Somewhere, Carl Rove is smiling, he couldn't have scripted a better scenario.

C'mon give her a break. It's good to see someone so passionate about what she believes. I don't know how you all can be so sure that these are crocodile tears. I applaude her HONEST reaction!

I feel that Hillary is having a menopausal episode. First she was yelling at John Edwards at the N.H. debates and now she is crying for votes. Give me a break. I understand that she is a woman but if she wants to become the next president (which I pray she wont) she needs to put her emotions in check. I also feel that she is trying to get sympathy votes, come on ,she wasn't crying when she was ahead and now we see the waterworks. OBAMA ALL THE WAY!

"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."

Funny, I wish the "media jockeys" would enforce a caps-lock filter.

OMG, How lame can one get. She's a very tricky woman and this was an act. Is she gonna cry if she don't get what she wants. Awwwwwww, poor baby.

I almost puked when I heard her choke up in front of those women. This is a leader??
The next commander in chief. The world is busting a gut at this crap.

You must ...must...MUST be strong at all times to lead this nation.....period.

The beauty of it is Bukky, that she wasn't crying. There was no crying. This is what the media and people posting these comments will have you believe, but she wasn't crying. Take a minute and watch the video. She was quietly reflecting on her convictions and hopes for this election. Something Obama does frequently. But as he is a man, it is not weak when his voice cracks. Because she is a woman, there have been character assasinations all day from the media and readers.

to Paul, I am seriously thinking voting Rep if Obama gets it. I prefer McCain by far. We NEED EXPERIENCE!!!!!!

Is she going to cry in office everytime she realizes she's not on top of a situation? Do you think the Cuban Missle Crisis would have turned out different if JFK had started crying? If the country and the media throws at her what it throws at Bush is she just going to cry all day?

After listening to the disgusting supposed news coverage of Hillary showing some semblance of emotion and suggesting that it is detrimental to her campaign, I've decided to vote for her. Thanks for helping me decide.

Grow up Hillary! Don't try to cry for sympathy votes.

She is so pathetic even I'm starting to feel sorry for her – not enough to vote for her though. It's great seeing that smirky, arrogant look of hers fade away along with her candidacy.

I guess Hillary can't ever be emotional or have a bad hair day because you Obama nuts are ready to call her a fake or to emotional to be president. I guess you forgot what Michelle told good ole Barack " If you don't win this time there is no next time". Talk about playing one emotions. It appears that good ole Michelle and Barack can't take the campaigning anymore than Hillary, oops I forgot that was the Obama group, they can't take anything that is said about Obama. I am not a big Hillary fan but she is far and away better than Mr. Change who will not change anything and if you believe Michelle he has a hard to changing is socks. Remember, smelly Barack.

Jane – you mistake anger for passion. She has every right to be passionate and should be able to defend herself. I cannot believe how small John Edward and Barack Obama have acted towards her, makes you wonder how they really feel about women.

American women should hit the roof and mobilize themselves against the kind of double standard the media, Obama and Edwards are attempting to perpetrate here with the over the top hype of this non-event.

I think the media needs to stop putting their spin on everything and let the people of this country decide for themselves who they want as President without media influence. Everyone is ganging up on H. Clinton. Why? Because she's a female? Get real boys, she's the right one for the job!

She's cracking already? Oh my goodness, this thing hasn't even started! I question her strength now.

Ok, Lyn in South Africa,

Why don't you worry about your own crazy little country and leave the business up to America. You cannot talk about anything. You don't even live in this country. I am tired of all this woman stuff. I have nothing against women and I believe there is a stronger woman out there. Madeline Albright, Margaret Thatcher maybe? HRC is trying to make it seem that since she is a woman we should vote for her. Not once have you seen Obama tout the fact he is African American/Caucasian American or mixed, however you want to put it. He runs off the sheer fact that he can and will provide positive change if given the chance to show and prove. Bill Clinton was a nobody when he ran. He turned out to be one of our greatest presidents. Even though he made mistakes he still was a good president. She should run off of being the right person and not the right woman. If Barak kept pushing the Black thing he would get nowhere. The reason he got 93% of Iowans to vote for him is becasue he is not polarizing and he appealed to all people not just blacks. So for hilarry to keep pushing this "we need a woman" crap is so wrong. I would be happy with a midget in office if I knew he or she would do the job. See, she is polarizing, pitting men against women. No some women on here think sexism plays a part. Stop getting so emotional and stick with the issues. Americans come in all flavors. So, get back to the issues. FYI-Obama is in his third year as senator. The truth is that some people will be for HRC and some will be for Obama. This back and forth between Hillary and the other candidates is not good. We cannot go into the national election with bad blood between the clinton folks and the barak and edwards folks. That will split the Democratic party and the republicans will win. We have to stay united. And, the only person speaking of unity is Obama while HRC is having temper tantrums and crying. I don't care what anyone says, crying makes a person look weak. If she were at a funeral fine. But, in the face of this country, no president wants the people to see them break down. At that point the people will have lost respect and trust in that president. The president should always stay strong in the face of the people. I am sure the hardest presidents broke down completely at least once but behind closed doors. I am an Obama supporter, but I like the clintons as well. I would like for Obama to win but at this point, it is too early to get arrogant. he has to stay humble because that is what the american people want to see, a little bit of humility and humbleness. I ask a question, how the hell are we as a party going to beat the republicans if our we are at each others throats? it seems that Mrs. Clinton has not gotten the memo.

I am absolutely scared half to death that these independents are going to mess the nomination process. I really think that these independents are republican lites and are crossing over to cast a vote for someone they know has absolutely no chance of winning the nomination. The republicans are vicious. Obama has moved the kids and got them into the mix. They do not have the political experience it takes to select a nominee and what is going to happen to our country if we get another republican in.
Hillary has been disected to point of death. I think its high time the people of this country rise up and not let the media run this country. We must select the right candidate and that candidate is HILLARY.

Some posts here are shameful. So far Americans have demonstrated ignorance and inability to think logically and respond to real issues of these campaigns. The worship of Obama (a left-wing politician who manipulates the crowds) is an embarrassment. You are impressed by his empty words. Why can't Hillary get emotional? When she is tough, is bad. When she keeps the distance, is bad. When she has emotion in her voice, its bad. Who writes all these posts? I cannot imagine that the American people is not compassionate and fair.

I will be ready to cry on day 1!
I have more experience crying than anyone else.

Vote for me!

I agree she is passionate ... not about love of country, or what she can do to "enable" change ... she is a woman who has a passion for title and ultimate power! I can't believe there are people who can't see this and succumb to the falsity of her words and actions.

WJR: Unfortunately we can't give the presidency to Hillary because she deserves it, I like Hillary also, and yes she is human. But don't let Obama's name distort your view of him, he had nothing to do with 911 just like you and I didn't. And yes, Obama wants to change the fears you have that he will never let this happen to our great country again.

DecFario – how many Presidential campaigns have you ran in since you seem to know so much about people's emotions?

What will all of you do when Obama asks Edwards (the wannabe poor brat) to be his VP... OMG

Hillary,

With you, it's 'I.. I... I... me... me... me...'

With Obama, it's 'we... we... we...'

And Obama just draws contrast, he doesn't attack you and you are already crying. I don't think you can make it, Hillary.

We are tired of the attacks, and you don't seem to get it. As I said, attacks will backfire.

BTW, it is critical for us all to keep this Impeach Bush/Cheney article/report by George McGovern from dying out. Please see McGovern's article in the Washington Post, or cites to it on CNN and other major news networks. Not only is the impeachment TOTALLY justified from a legal standpoint and long-overdue, but it will destroy any possibility of a Republican winning the general election in '08. This would also revenge the absurd Clinton impeachment. THIS STORY MUST NOT FALL TO THE BACK PAGES YET AGAIN.

I find a lot of the comments here to be sexist, ignorant and just plain malicious.

I totally agree with Lyn from South Africa, when she says... "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."

Most of the anti-Clinton comments here are clinging to her display of emotion...over her hair????...How ignorant !, you people need to master 'reading comprehension'. She did not have a 'breakdown' but merely displayied emotion, and it wasn't over her 'hair' you ignorant fools, it was over her love for this country and the wonderful opportunities this country has to offer and her fear for this country moving backwards...here it is.

Hillary said: "You know, I have so many opportunities from this country, I just don't want to see us fall backwards,"

Also, actions speak louder than words...most of the candidates talk a lot of fluff, but Hillary has proven time and time again to bring positive change to our beautiful country.

Some of the best leaders in History have been women...Do any of you know the story of Queen Elizabeth...Her father was adamant about having a male heir to lead his country. His son died...eventually Elizabeth inherited the throne and the country prospered more than ever.

Think with your heads people, make your judgements and come to your conclusions based on facts and truth...NOT SLANDER.

TO Jeff, Boston MA
We better vote Rep.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any man who would cry would be seen as a wimp, can you imagine someone asking Romney how does he choose what tie he will wear in the morning and he started babbling all over the place?

The media would rip him a new one!

Seriously people... Do you really now is the time to hire another untested president? Obama seems like a nice guy. I would love to debate about the good and bad things in the world, but a Chief Executive needs to be able to get tough and make changes, not simply ask for changes...
Bush thought he got a mandate from the voters after his second term, he still hasn't accomplished anything. I still would love to have a beer with him though!

She is breaking down. You can get personal without getting to the point of tears.

I am trying to picture the president of Iran making Hillary cry. Sorry but this is where it gets a bit un-presidential. You need to be able to convey that you are personally attached to something while not going over the line of being emotional.

To me this is a bit too much.

And to Josh in Miami. Maybe its time for her and her husband to retire and get a job like the rest of us.

To me, the Clintons just don't know how to retire gracefully. Its like watching a pro-player be unable to admit that its time to let someone else lead.

DID HILARY FLIP-FLOP?

FOR THE WAR?
STILL FOR THE WAR, HILARY? LOL

Reading many comments above, today I feel shame for being a democrat. It is one thing about supporting your candidate but these comments makes me sick. Many of you folks here are young Obama supports and you probably have no idea how hard it is to campaign for women her age. Campaign 18-20 hours a day, taking questions straight for 4 hours, will make many people emotional and there is nothing wrong with that. Calling names like Meryl Streep from "Manchurian Candidate”, crocodile tears, acting job is not the way of democratic party. If you young folks who are making such comments are the future of this party which I voted for 30 years than I guess we will be no difference than republicans soon.

Good for her! There is nothing wrong with being passionate...

Give her a break. She's tough and brilliant. McCain has a temper tantrum and that is ok. What double standards. Shame on you all!

Hey Josh - Obama doesn't have the guts and strength to even quit smoking cigarettes. How does he "expect to deal with the stresses of being president and he can't even handle the pressures of campaigning?"

Hillary reminds me of Queen Neffertiti of ancient Egypt. She was the first female in Egypt to have significant power and she almost ruined the Kingdom. Hillary will follow in her footsteps!

Come on, she is pulling out all stopps now !!!, This country needs a leader, and not downing women cause my mother is one, our leader needs to be strong for us inside and out !!!!. The U.S need to see that confidence, an Obama has that face................Jermon

I sympathize with Mrs. Clinton's emotions after the effort she has put into the election; although, the emotions demonstrate exactly why we cannot afford to have her as President. We cannot have a President making decisions or falling into emotional responses when under pressure.

Let them run each other down. Go Huckabee!!!

EXPERIENCE, Give me a break NO CANIDATE RUNNING has EXPERIENCE as a PRESIDENT. Hillary was 1ST LADY NOT PRESIDENT and alot of things she is taking credit for over the 35 YEARS are her husbands accomplishments not hers. SOO maybe you supporters better wake up. She is a great big Phony and dishonest and you will live to regret your vote when she goes up against the GOP because they will spare her no punches.

What really gets me, is all of the Americans that are anti Muslim, are ready to vote one in as COMMANDER IN CHIEF!! CNN just did a story on his grandmother and Obama's home land of KENYA!!! NOT AMERICA HE IS MUSILM, DEDICATED TO
A-F-R-I-C-A... in the name of Jesus, you people would vote a muslim into office as President of the United States! This surely is the end of the world!

Edwards could not win in a general election, I agree he is a progressive, that is exactly why he would lose.

I will vote for whomever the Dem nominee is, I find it strange that these people will vote for a Republican if Obama is the nominee. Very strange....

His policies really are not much different than Clinton's

How about instead americans just vote for who would be the best president.

we NEED him /her or whomever.

No. 99% of all these replies are about personal attacks, issues that have nothing to do with running the country, and playing favorites.

They ALL get speeches written for them. All the candidates.

They are ALL lying sacks of you know what. Every one of them . We all know deep down inside.

How about we just vote for who the best person is. This is what americans are SUPPOSED TO DO.

Not Vote Hillary in cause Bill was a good president.

Not Vote Obama in cause he tap dances very well at being 'not one of them' .

Obama IS ONE OF THEM. HE WOULD NEVER GOT ELECTED TO THE SENATE IF HE WASNT.

Obama does NOT have the real expereince for miraculous wholesale changes . Its wishful thinking that doesnt exist. He has never proved that he is capable of ANY of it.

Chit. I would vote for Edwards. Execpt we know he is really running for vice president again.

Obama can barely contain his smugness – not a great quality for a supposed “uniter.”

His comment about Hillary being "likeable enough" was childish. And then coming back to it later in the debate was even worse.

Civil rights icon Andrew Young and so many other are correct - Obama is too immature for the presidency.

I BELIEVE M. CLINTON IS A TOUGH PERSON TO WITHSTAND ALL THOSE BULLIES ESPECIALLY OBAMA, WHO DOES NOT HAVE A CLUE. I PERSONALLY DO NOT SEE WHAT THE YOUNGER GENERATION SEES IN HIM, HE IS A BADMOUTH BULLY. THE ONLY HISTORY HE HAS A ATTY. FOR BLACKS. I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THAT, BUT HE IS NOT CAPABLE OF THE PRESIDENCY AS
M .CLINTIN IS FAMILER WITH ALL STANCES OF GOVERNMEN T. I SAY HILLARY GO FOR IT MY VOTE IS FOR YOU

I had to laugh - Obama cannot stop smoking - a true sign of weakness. Robin, as a former smoker, you are soooo right.

Trying to show your softer side does not mean cry dammit. You are the strongest women in the country at the moment DONT CRY... fake or real.... crying is not what we need to see. If your being tough will not allow you to be president, screw it and give the repubs ABSOLUTE HELL in the senate. Be an ally for change in the senate, you have the connections that Obama does not, he can get the people to act as one, and you can put a boot up the behind of people that dont act right.

Dont sell your self short by playing into the sensitive woman role. GIVE EM' HELL where ever you go. You are a role model for women everywhere... DONT CRY BECAUSE THEY TELL YOU YOURE SUPPOSED TO....

Vote for John Edwards, the only real agent of progressive change, except for Dennis. Obama is a phoney.

To Mike,MD

I hope you're right. As much as I would like a woman as president, we need a better candidate.

There is no need to bash her, she will push herself out.

Rob

The media has decided that women should vote for Obama, as evidenced by their tearing down of Clinton. This tearing up hype is outrageous and insulting to every woman in America.

You are right! the media is being SEXIEST she can't do anything right!
Please ladies do not let her be humillated.
Stand up for Hillary

And how does she expect to deal with the stresses of being president and she can't even handle the pressures of campaigning. It is ok to tear up, just do it on your own time in private!

Obama 08

Lance,

You state unequivocally that Obama is the one that can unite the country. What has he done to show that he can unite Democrats and Republicans, Liberals, moderates and conservatives?

Having all the right answers in a stirring rhetorical speech is not the same as making decisions under fire.

There was an interesting story about JFK and the Bay of Pigs that was in one of the 200, or so, books about him. When it came time to make a decision and he had all of his advisors in a room he stated that his preference was to go through with it. No one offered any dissent. Apparently this was typical, at least according to the person that gave this account, because his advisors had all "believed in the dream" and were more caught up in the man and therefore not serving him well.

The question will be: Would Obama's advisors be syncophants caught up in the aura of the man or will he put aside his ego (which would be massively larger if elected) and bring in experienced people that won't be afraid to disagree with him and will he listen?

If yall buy that as her crying cause she wants to lead the country then I got some land down in Flordia (which I DON'T) that I can sale YOU!! Hillary if you want to act like a child then DONT TRY AND RUN THIS COUNTRY!! Crying is a sign of weakness especially if nothing or no one has given you a reason to cry

Wow. Did you people actually watch the speech, or did you simply decide to crucify a woman for displaying a little bit of humanity and power at the same time? She was responding to the question of, "How do you do it?". You really should watch the speech - it's not as hard as reading, so maybe you can handle it.

I think of all the stupid things politicians have done over the years. I think to myself right now, "Wow. If Bush had shed one single tear when he thought about killing thousands of our troops in the name of avenging his father...hmm..."

And a President who sees us as living, breathing people is BAD?

You can deny it all you want, but Hillary has done amazing things for healthcare, and opportunities for the poor and underpriviledged in this country. She is also the reason why women in the 90's went from making 40 cents per dollar to 75 cents per dollar when compared to men. She fought for maternity leave and additional help for single mothers.

Yet, she's calculating? If Obama, in the middle of one of his fluff-filled speeches and vapid promises, decided to let his voice crack, everyone would clap and whistle. The same with Edwards. He has compassion! He's for change! It came out this week that Obama has lobbyists on his side, and that he flip/flops twice as much as Kerry, but no one wants to listen to that. No one wants to listen that he voted for 300 BILLION dollars to go towards this war; even though he knows that this is nothing but a travisty. He voted to CONTINUE it. How can someone who wants to pull troops out enable huge funding to keep them in???? No one wants to see this, and it saddens me that our party is allowing themselves to be sedated by a pretty voice and pacified by what they *want* to hear.

These comments have nothing to do with politics – they have to do with mysogeny, ignorance, internalized sexism, and fear of women in power.

"I'm sick of hearing she's acting. She's as much a woman with feelings as any of the other politicians out there applying for the job. I've NO doubt they've cried into their wives big shoulders or their pillows from time to time. Emotions are funny that way..when they're genuine, you don't PICK your moments, THEY pick their own moments."

Leaders cannot and never should show that they're breaking down in front of the people they're leading. It is a sign that you are weak and the people that depend on you lose their faith in you.

No doubt that other candidates cry and have feelings of hopelessness, but they do it in private not public.

Clinton is doing a classic "crying for an A" that many women try to pull off for sympathy.

Hillary deserves to be President. She is human, which is what America needs now. When I see Obama I just think of two things, ( two planes, twin towers).
Obama says there needs to be a change. What???????

And also no true Democrat would switch and vote for a Republican just because a biracial man was their nominee

Oh please. I am a woman. She has got to toughen up. Stop using her gender as an excuse because her campaign is failing. Clinton cant win because she is Hllary Clinton. Her time has pasted its time to move on. Give it a rest.

Just to let you know, Hillary Clinton ignored New Yorkers' concerns when they called her office. For two years now others and myself have tried to get a responce from her. Guess what nothing no letter of acknowlegement, no return phone call nothing. Now she on tv talking about what she has done for 35 years.
Give me a break. This is an insult to the most dumbest of peoples' intelegence.

I am still waiting for someone to tell me what has she done for the past 35 years never the less for New Yorkers.

I really would like to know.

OBAMA TO CLINTON:
Don't cry Hillary, in South Carolina I'll give you some of my votes to comfort you.

Andrew–

Do you even realize how biased your list of Clinton's accomplishments is? You cite a variety of causes she supported or did pro-bono work for as a lawyer or political consultant, but pretty much dismiss Obama's work as a community organizer as "he was active in his community". You tout Clinton being in her second term as a senator, but ignore Obama's years as a state senator–between state and national senate, he's held elected office longer than she has.

You create a long list of *things* Clinton has done (and, well, she's 15 years his senior, she's done more *things* in her life than he has) but some of them are hard to pass off as accomplishments. I mean: "Served on Five Senate sub-committees: Committee on Budget, Committee on Armed Services, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Special Committee on Aging.
"

She's in the senate, and she served on five sub-committees? Fantastic. What did she do with them? I mean, one's the special committee on *aging*? And, look, Obama serves on at least four himself. I notice that you didn't mention that–padding his resume wasn't on your agenda.

Clinton has done good and admirable work, and I respect her for it, but the idea that she has this long list of achievements and important experience that outstrips the other competitors is fantasy. Again, if experience is such great shakes to a Clinton-supporter, where were they when Joe Biden dropped out of the race last week?

How is Hillary more qualified than Richardson? Biden?

Vote for whom you want but if qualifications were the main issue Joe Biden would be winning, so let's put away the qualifications qualifier.

She's the best one for the job. Obama is too green and naive. If you people are upset at the fact that she is a human, then you are proving that you are not.

God Bless You Mrs. Clinton..... We know you love America (despite some of the American detractors). You will be the democratic nominee, God willing and you will have a chance to set things right in our democracy or else.....God help us all !!!

Good luck and God's speed Hillary !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ERIN

THANK YOU.

COME ON LADIES LET'S HEAR IT.

COME ON LADIES LET'S HEAR IT.

DO IT FOR YOUR DAUGHTERS

DEMAND THAT THEY RESPECT HER RIGHT TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
DEMAND THAT THEY RESPECT HER RIGHT TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

DISLIKE HER, DO NOT VOTE FOR HER....BUT THINK ABOUT THE SEXIST COMMENTS HERE "PMS" "GO AND COOK SOMETHING UP FOR OBAMA AND EDWARDS" "WEAK"......THINK LADIES....THINK REAL HARD ABOUT WHAT IS BEHIND THESE COMMENTS....SEXISM PURE AND SIMPLE

The more I see of Clinton, the more I like her. She is demonstrating guts, intelligence and perseverance.

On the other hand, the more I see of Obama, the more I realize how arrogant, smug and condescending he is. These are not the qualities of a supposed "uniter."