January 7, 2008
Posted: 07:00 PM ET
The CNN Ticker

Clinton is launching her closing argument in New Hampshire.

(CNN) — Tonight, Hillary Clinton made her final two-minute television appeal to New Hampshire voters during the 6 p.m. news, with a spot that stressed experience and promised real change. Full script after the jump.

Thank you New Hampshire, for welcoming me into your homes and hearts.

And when you vote, I hope you'll ask one question. Who's ready to be president on day

one?

America is at a crossroads. We're a nation at war in a dangerous world. We have a

faltering economy, an energy crisis, and 47 million people without health care.

But, after seven long years of this administration, we finally have the opportunity for a

new beginning. Tomorrow, you can take the first step.

After all the town meetings, it comes down to this. Who's ready to be president and ready

to start solving the big challenges we face on day one?

And, we can solve them. We can end the era of cowboy diplomacy and bring our sons

and daughters home from Iraq. We can make a new beginning for our economy and

rebuild our great middle class.

We can reform our government and transform our energy future. We can make a new

beginning on health care, cut costs, improve quality, and cover every American.

I'm not running for president to put band-aids on our problems. I'm running to solve

them.

The stories you've shared will always stay with me. Parents juggling jobs to pay for

college for their kids, soldiers' families praying for a safe return, all the men and women

across this state who have whispered their health care problems to me.

Bills they can't pay, parents they can't afford to care for, insurance companies who refuse

to help. I know you've waited a long time for a president who could hear you and see

you. We're not just changing presidents, we're changing our country.

I hope you'll vote for me and help me change America. And, if you stand with me, I will

stand up for you every day as your president.

I'll work my heart out to bring the country we love the new beginning it needs and I will

be ready to start on day one. Thank you.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • New Hampshire


LULU   January 9th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

GREAT JOB HILLARY !!!!!!!!!DO NOT LET THE OBAMA'S PEOPLE OR HIS MEDIA STATIONS ; WHICH IS ALL NEWS STATIONS GET YOU DOWN. IF OBAMA HAD WON NH THAT IS THE ONLY THING WE WOULD HEAR ON TV, RADIO AND NEWSPAPERS. NOW THAT YOU HILLARY WON NH EVERYTHING IS QUIET !!!! I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW ANYONE CAN VOTE FOR OBAMA ?????HE DOES NOT USE HIS FULL NAME BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS A MUSLIM AND USED THE KORAN INSTEAD OF A BIBLE TO TAKE HIS OATH OF OFFICE . BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATED !!!!!!!!!!
THINK AGAIN THINK AGAIN THINK AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE ALSO DOES NOT RESITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE TO OUR FLAG ; COME GET REAL !!!! HE HAS NO EXPERENCE, NO LEADERSHIP, HE ONLY HAS MS OPRA AND HER MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERY NEWS OUTLET ARE TRYING THE TAKE OVER OUR FREE ELECTIONS BY PUT WRONG NUMBERS OUT THERE TO MAKE YOU THINK BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA HAS ALREADY WIN THE PRESIDENTAL ELECTION . WRONG AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE NEWS PEOPLE ARE 99% ALWAYS WRONG IN THERE REPORTING !!!!!!!!!!!!WAKE UP PEOPLE KEEP AMERICA FREE AN LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE AND NEWS MEDIA. GO HILLARY GO !!!!!!!!!!! FIGHT FOR ALL OF US LITTLE PEOPLE OR WE WILL BE DESTROYED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VOTE HILLARY
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE CAN CLEAN THIS MESS UP THAT BUSH HAS CREATED FOR US, OUR CHILDRED, OUR GRANDCHILDREN AND OUR GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE HILLARY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LULU

Scott   January 8th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

If you see the tv video that show that Obama DID NOT put his right hand on his heart during national anthem!! Do you want him as president by not put his hand on his heart during our national anthem?? Both Richardson and Clinton did put their hand on their chest during it. Obama just stand and do nothing. That tell us who is really American and proud democratic candicates

randy   January 8th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I am a Clinton supporter. If Obama gets the nomination, I'll vote for McCain and it will be the first time that I've ever voted for a Republican.

R.Chilgreen   January 8th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Hellery will have Bill to help her when it comes to international relations and aid in making decisions that affect US citizens welfare!

J   January 8th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

It is my turn to speak again. Everyone bashes Senator Hillary Clinton for her husband for getting a little something on the side. It wasn't her fault. We ought to give her ALOT of credit. To wake up beside him everyday for better or worse. I don't agree with a cheating spouse, but people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones! This country has issues. She will fix them. You did not see her throw him out. She stuck by him. Just as she will stick by her country and hang in there. So what if she cried. She probably knows true stories about the United States that would make anyone cry. We all should cry! Look at what this country has become. George has really messed with America. We have thousands of people dead from 9/11 and now we have thousands of soldiers dead in the Middle East. Edwards is a redneck in the south and Obama is a wannabe racist that has to get help from a billionaire celebrity. Not to mention the other candidates, whoever they are? CNN, and the other media never discuss problems with the other candidates. Very rarely. God help us if we get someone fighting for Africa and not America. Has anyone seen Obama's Church's website? Go to the "About" page. Let's start building and rebuilding schools in America, what the heck are we doing it in other countries. Let's help American children first! If I hear the word "change" one more time I am gonna puke. Get over it already. What are you going to do for AMERICA!!!!!!!!!! Change what? Rename America…Africa? Get some information fellow Americans. I will pray today! We need God to help us now!

from SC   January 8th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

It will take another Clinton to fix another Bush's mistake! Go Hillary! GO!

James   January 8th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Ladies, the likes of Jodi/NY, JV, Tabitha: What has experience garnered the People during the past 20-years from the supposed experienced-politicians? I do not want anyone with experience representing me in Congress and the Executive.at this time The experience of entrenched politicians is responsible for the rampant corruption that exists in my Government . Their experience has nearly doomed the middle-class of America to the benefit of the ultra-rich. Their greed and their comfort-food, Corporations and PAC's have made our Country hated and disrespected by the world. The Country needs to regurgitated experience and soak up the reinvigoration of fresh-idea's and new-names. Hillary Clinton is apart of the experience that has crippled this Country for the past two-decades. On too greener pastures!

carol   January 8th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Robert - I would never vote for someone who represents one of the most bigoted group of people on earth under the guise of religion. Sorry, it doesn't look like you will be owning a piece of the rock in Florida until Hillary has time to fix the economy and everything else the Bush team messed up.

Jodi in New York   January 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I am very worried about the state of this country. This country put Bush in for 2 terms and now look at us! We are the laughing stock of the world and we need someont now that can turn us back. Hillary Clinton has the connections all over the world, she is well respected. Hillary has a great track record in New York as a senator. This election is so important the future for my kids at stake here.
Hillary has the experience and the connections to start making things better.
Who here has ever had things better than when the Clinton's were in The White house???????

robert   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

to carol
sorry about the spelling I am french canadian and soory to see you falling for a preacher but if he win MY money will go further maybe be able to afford a house in florida because I think your money will plunge

JV   January 8th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Hillary is the most experienced and the most capable candidate.
Please check her record! Do your homework! The outcome is too important!

tabitha   January 8th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Its time you people wake up and smell the coffee! Hillary is very intelligent woman who the repulicans know will give them a run for their money. If Borak wins most americans will vote for a repulican candidate. Imagine Borack in the white house! In this lifetime there will never be a black rookie president ! We are not in South Africa. All I have had is change and no specifeics from Borack. When we hire someone to be president at this point in the USA; We dont want on the job training but someone who has been tested and has experience. I don't have to like that person. Most of my bosses have been asses anyway but they got their jobs done. Go Hillary!

carol   January 8th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Bill - obviously you are unaware that George W was in charge of national security on 9/11, but we must take into consideration that the congress was on a well deserved vacation from bashing the Clinton's for 8 years trying to find out if he was having consentual sex. Makes you wonder why they weren't instead trying to find out what Bin Laden was up to. And of course, Bush needed his much month long vacation from all of his other 4 day weekends. You need to wake up and smell the garbage.

James   January 8th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Bush! Clinton! The nation is sick of these political dynasties and their hypocrites and their transgressions which they have perpetrated upon our citizens for 20-years. Both the Bush's and the Clinton's, the males, have wrecked our country. Clinton had a good thing going until he couldn't keep his zipper closed and then compounded his bad judgement with the worst North American trade agreement in the Nations history -NAFTA.- Then came GWB who gave us nothing but a needless war; a total disregard of the Constitution and its protections; and, trade agreements which have poisoned our children, our food and our pets, all for the enrichment of Corporations and a Communist government that still aims at crushing our Nation. I'm sorry for Hillary but rightly she is apart of these dynasties that have caused probable irreparable damage our Nation's treasury and reputation. Let's purge these families from our memory!

sarah   January 8th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Gooooo Hilary!!!!

I left my Kerry/Edwards bumper sticker on my car since 2004, but on Saturday (after watching Edwards "attack" (which is all he seems to know how to do), Hillary on the debate, I removed it. I don't want to be, in any way, ever identified with Edwards. We don't need a president who is so angry and polarizing as he is —-he doesn't have a clue on how to begin building non-partisan relationships. All he knows how to do is attack, attack, attack….. and try to ride on the coat tails of Obama because he has nothing but negativity to offer on his own. Having the opportunity to further observe Edwards during this campaign, I wouldn't vote for him if he was the last man on earth.

As far as Obama, he's all talk and no substance. What does he have to show for the time he has spent as a Senator or before being a Senator that supports that he has been an "agent of change" ? Polls among African Fmericans show that the reason that he has not been supported by African Americans is because he doesn't address/has never addressed the issues of concern to African Americans. Wake up America!

I have never voted Republican in my entire life but as one of the previous people noted, if the choice is Obama, I will vote Republican, for McCain, before I would vote for someone with no experience whatsoever to be President during such a critical time in our history.

carol   January 8th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Mario - I'm sure you are a handsome devil. It will be sad when Mitt sends you back over the border. Good Luck!

k2ofcu   January 8th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Let's face it - many adult males can't stand the notion of a woman who is likely smarter, better educated, and more successful than they are.

It's funny to see how some adult males turn into emasculated little boys at the notion of having Hillary in charge….

They say that some adult males (they don't deserve the prestige of being called MEN) feel like they're reverting to 'child' status if they're confronted with a strong woman- these previous comments could provide support to that!

When confronted with a strong woman, out they come with the 'neener neener /wedgie' communication style….Gee, that's really adult, BOYS….

Put on your big boy pants and GROW UP!

carol   January 8th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Not A Clinton Drone - hate to tell you, but the intelligent, well-informed supporters are working for ourselves - we can't stand to see another idiot in the White House.

carol   January 8th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

J.Page - Amen!!!!!!!!!!

carol   January 8th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Louis, New York - swim back under your shell.

carol   January 8th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Nightmare in NY - who are you working for - Edwards or Obama? My guess is Obama. Am I right?

Louis, New York   January 8th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Hillary has done NOTHING for New York except name a few post offices. This woman went to N.Y. so she could run for president. Her whole life has been one scheme to get to the white house. Half the postings in these blogs are from Hillary supporters.
The woman is a pathological liar as is her husband, who she only stayed with for the political gain.

Finally a chance for real change not more lies and spin from the Clintons.

ANYONE BUT HILLARY '08

Bill   January 8th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Emotions? Where were they when thousands were killed on 9/11? Such a phony!!!

carol   January 8th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Joseph - good information. Have you posted it everywhere you can??????????/

carol   January 8th, 2008 11:47 am ET

demwit - your name says it all.

carol   January 8th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Gbryant - don't you think someone with his resources would have visited his family long before he needed an ending to his book. Maybe he will someday invest in an indoor toilet for them - maybe Oprah can help.

ali   January 8th, 2008 11:44 am ET

hey get out of the way. its time to change.
you lie too much and we found out about your tricks.
it dosnt work ….no more.

carol   January 8th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Stop denigrating Obama - Hillary would not like it. Your lack of conscious is showing.

Hillary '08

Gbryant   January 8th, 2008 11:33 am ET

If you support Obama give some serious thought to this.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/07/kenya.obama.relatives/index.html

carol   January 8th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Robert - the word is "you're". Go back to school. Maybe it's not too late for you to get "your" education.

carol   January 8th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Jim in Orlando - Get lost!

Big Vin   January 8th, 2008 11:23 am ET

It's amazing that Hillary always talks about her VAST experience? What experience? Having tea and cookies with the spouse of a world leader does not constitute experience.

Please, Hillary is a leftist fraud. Everything is about her…America and our welfare is a distant second.

Mark R. Fort Lauderdale FL   January 8th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Well, I still hope that Obama and Clinton end up on the ticket together, although it doesn't look like it's going to be in the order that I wanted. The Clinton years were a prosperous time in this country's history, when we could be proud of ourselves as a nation. If Clinton can't guide us nack to that as president, then I hope she can at least have some influence as vice-president.

Cindy   January 8th, 2008 11:18 am ET

To Dan in Seattle who said "…I wish her well. She is not my candidate of choice. I don't buy her experience argument (7 years in Senate vs. 4 for Obama + he has 12 years in the state legislature)…)

Point of correction, Obama does not have 4 years in the Senate — He was only elected in 2004 - so he has 3 years as of January 2008 (he was sworn in January 2005). Also, he was in the Illinois Senate beginning in 1996 until he was elected to the U.S. Senate. Therefore he could not have been a State Senature for 12 years — its more like 8. Just to keep the record straight.

Cam Speck   January 8th, 2008 11:17 am ET

If Mrs Cliton is so emotional how would she cope with a terrorist or war situation ? .

demwit   January 8th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Why is it that so many post after midnight but before daybreak??

Pro-Hillary supporters scare me..

Dee   January 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

It is time to change American politics. The Clintons have had their day and it was a good. There is nothing more powerful than an idea who time has come. Its not about Barack its about what he stands for that is uniting the people in Iowa and New Hamspire. The last Presidential election we voted out of fear and ended up with George W. Bush and now we are entangled in what may be the worst war in US history.

***We need a new voice in Washington-The American People***

demwit   January 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

A painted face that would make Mrs. Doubtfire proud..

aileen   January 8th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hillary-You have to win! We need you in the White House. Iam praying daily for you and your team.

peter   January 8th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Hillary , you will win , we support you .

We don't want a naive boy to be the president. because he want to send U.S troops to Parkestan. he don't know what is responsible.

Dave   January 8th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Is CNN checking in to see if the "iron my shirt Hillary" protesters were Clinton plants? It seems like a typical Clintonian tactic.

Vijay, Ohio   January 8th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I believe, Hillary is by far the best presidential candidate among Democrats. She has great experience and will to make a difference. When Bill Clinton left Whitehouse, our national debt was about 4.5 trillion $s. Now after 7 long years of Bush presidency, today our national debt is 9 trillion $s. We are screwed overall in Global economy.

I strongly believe, Hillary will make a difference, turning our economy. Go Hillary!

robert   January 8th, 2008 9:39 am ET

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE too much of it and you will be left with only change in your pocket United state will change from the economic leader to a second class economic country

Josh   January 8th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Hillary no one takes you serious anymore!

Obama 08

Why do women keep playing the sex girl.. "come back girl"

Ok I'm black and I don't sit around saying "c'mon brother"

I really hope ppl are voting for her just because she's a woman..it seemed like the last debate she played that card.

Larry   January 8th, 2008 9:22 am ET

If I live in New Hamsphere and If am an American, I will vote for Hillary. She is the best candidate out of the 3 leading candidates of the Democrat ic Party. Ill pick her for experience and capability of change. Barak Obama flip flops on issues specially in Iraq war, Economy, Insurance, etc. He does not have strong points except how to manipulate words and sentences. I think, it will be a tragedy to vote for Obama because of his lack of experience and lack of knowlege in issuess. Just look closely in the debate and townhall meetings. I will think several times, even a million times before voting Obama, I would go with Hillary. Even though, Im from Canada, I still believe whatever happens in the United States, affects me just like the rest of the world. Look at Benazir Bhutto, she is the 1st female prime minister, Corazon Aquino - 1st female democratic president, so its time to vote for the 1st female president of the United States of America and the Leader Free World.

patrizia   January 8th, 2008 9:22 am ET

Glad to see some positive comments on Senator Clinton finally. I am european and have been very distressed about the hatred sent her way by some of you bloggers. I can only mention the welcoming crowds on the streets that both herself and President Clinton still get in every european city when they travel over here - exactly the opposite of the President Bush's visits!
She is respected this side of the world and I have no doubt having her back in the White House will restore the image of the US in the world.
I believe she will be a brilliant President. New Hampshire vote for her today!
Hillary 08!

Frank Camp Hill PA   January 8th, 2008 8:49 am ET

Wake up People. The only change Obama will make is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to AF.RO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The old saying, One for all,All for one. GO HILLARY.

eileen   January 8th, 2008 7:33 am ET

Please vote for Hillary. Obama is a radical! I just know she will be the come back girl!

Jim in Orlando, FL   January 8th, 2008 7:19 am ET

GO Hillary ! GO Away ! GO home ! Get lost !! Scram !!

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   January 8th, 2008 6:52 am ET

Go Hillary, you changed a lot already and you will change more when you get the nominee. Come back kid, Hillary 2008.

Eric Riggs   January 8th, 2008 6:33 am ET

Hillary is by far the best candidate for President. Everyone is acting like Obama is the next President because he won in Iowa. Why? One small state at the very beginning of the election process. Just wait until February 5th. She will be the nominee and will become the next Presdent. Don't let the media fool you.
Get out and vote! Hillary 08!

reil   January 8th, 2008 6:04 am ET

Republicans wanted Obama to win the nomination, the reason is they can easily win against Obama in the final showdown. They will attack him with a barrage of political smear that Obama can't handle due to his credentials as a newbie. Just for a thought are the Republicans using the independents in the primaries to get rid of Clinton? Remember this fight is for the Democrat and Republican Presidency.

Anne   January 8th, 2008 5:59 am ET

I'm not from the US but have been following the action. Unfortunatley Hillary started attacking her competition when she started loosing support, instead of informing the voters about what she stands for. This will only make her position worse. Who wants a President who passes the buck or get emotional whenever things get tough, she comes accross as a spoilt child who cannot get her way. I'm a woman, but I think this job is too big for a woman, maybe sometime in the future, sorry Hillary, but in your live time.

aprilemillo   January 8th, 2008 5:53 am ET

the press is annointing who is winning….has nothing to do with change or truth or anything. They don't want Hillary to get a fair chance…..and that is the tragedy of this race.
Obama is unseasoned and not ready with anything other than a pretty turn of phrase. Oprah thinks she can elect a president……."and you get a president" and "you get a president…" she must think it is a car or something. He has bussiness being in this race. Hillary all the way for me.

Linda, Kansas City, MO   January 8th, 2008 5:48 am ET

I never wanted to vote for Hillary because I'm a moderate (not Democratic or Republican). But I have to say that I KNOW for sure that the reason she keeps getting trashed is because she is a woman. I'm sick of this countries treatment of women. Men trash her because she's a woman and "stupid" women trash her because they have no respect for their own sex or they feel like they have to bow down their husbands. As I've listened to radio shows and read message boards it just confirms how pathetic many Americans are when it comes to this issue.

My 18 year old daughter gets a job and now we have illegal Mexicans (apparently many Mexicans have no respect for women either) harrassing her. I'm sick of being a second class citizen, I'm ready to vote for her to try to finally get some equal rights. I work harder then any man to support my children and myself because I don't have as much financial opportunity, sick of it.

G Morgan   January 8th, 2008 5:41 am ET

Hey Jake!

The reason why you don't see Obama's name in "caps" might
be due to the fact that they would rather not emphasize that his name
is BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA, and he is the son of a Muslim.
Funny how you all deny that truth!

G Morgan   January 8th, 2008 5:33 am ET

Hillary wil be a great President, something we haven't had since
her husband, Bill!
Wake up America and vote for the best qualified candidate, not
the most likeable. This is not a popularity contest. Hillary
Clinton is running for President, not "Miss Congeniality"!!!

Mike Campbell   January 8th, 2008 4:58 am ET

Hillary doesn't need hard, persuasive rhetoric to win this. She cares the most and knows how to do it from day one. I don't know who Obama is but he sounds like a lot of talk just like a lot of past politicians on ego overdrive, flowery language and comebacks.

HVu   January 8th, 2008 4:49 am ET

Do you think Obama can change the USA system?
Did he change anything in the past 2-years as a senator?
He is just about big talk like the W.
The Republican want to challenge OBAMA. I think they afraid of Hillary because she is smarter than most of Republican candidates.

I am sure American hear you well.

lyn   January 8th, 2008 4:39 am ET

heaven help us if Obama wins - cos no other country will!! It is always said women are their own greatest enemies!!! Woman put your silly prejudices aside and let us support our own!! Please vote for Hillary - because she is a woman and can make the USA the best place to live again!!

GeorgiaVoter   January 8th, 2008 4:23 am ET

Kudos to JD!!!!! At least someone else can see right through Hillary Clinton. If Hillary gets the nomination, half the Democrats will switch their vote.

Ken-Caldwell -NJ   January 8th, 2008 4:22 am ET

Wow. I'm just upset that my primary vote won't even matter. :(

I don't know if I am happy Hillary is losing or sad. I think that my mix of emotion when it comes to Mrs. Clinton is pretty common from the other Dems that I talk to. It's a strange thing. But I guess in the end, Hillary would be the most capable for this job, and would be able to solve some of these issues.

Like him or not, Mr. Clinton is beloved across the world, and he could do alot as the "good-will" amb. that everyone is talking about.

Obama is an attractive candidate, but I just don't know that with all that is at stake, that we can afford to have him make rookie mistakes. But then again…who knows, maybe he will do a bang up job, and we will all be lovin the guy.

This election is getting very interesting, and honestly…..a little scary. We get so caught up in our little american bubble, and we sometimes fail to fully grasp the vast array of major major problems in the world that could very well erupt into serious global issues. Not playing the republican fear card, just being realistic. (after all it was the neoconic turkeys that caused this mess to begin with)

I'm nobody, and by no means have any real answers, I just hope that my country votes with their heads. It's a big decision this time around.

ObamaSupporter   January 8th, 2008 4:21 am ET

Barack Obama had no say so in his name at birth. You all need to stop focusing on his name. For the most part the man can do no worst than the last 3 presidents we have had. Hillary is amazing, using whatever tactic she can. She cares about this country. Yeah like she cared about the McDougalls and Vince Foster, etc. Please, this woman is self-centered with an ego the size of Texas. Just as Bill said he can't make Hillary taller, or male, etc., he also can't advise on what to do. Now she wants to attack Obama, going all the way back to kindergarten. I can only laugh and wonder where she parked her broom.

ObamaSupporter   January 8th, 2008 4:16 am ET

Can somebody please tell me what Hillary Clinton has done for this country? She showed years ago she knew nothing about health care, not to mention she has no experience. Being a first lady does not give you experience, only the ability to order people around and drink fancy teas. I for one do not want to see another BUSH or CLINTON every again in the White House. And for those of you who are fooled, Hillary Clinton has no soul. That woman will cut throat you in a minute to get what she wants. You watch what I tell you.

Dew   January 8th, 2008 3:53 am ET

Hillary Clinton is a leader. She has compassion. Ms. Clinton is the only candidate in this presidential election to solve the image problem of Amertica today. Hillary Clinton knows how to run the well oiled machine it will take to walk into the roll of US President in Jan. '09 and begin healing this country. I believe her to be in this race for the good of the people of this country. She is not running to gain power or money. She is a servant of the people and has been devoted to that roll her entire adult life. I am so grateful to have for the first time an exceptional candidate to rally behind. I will actually feel representation in D.C. for all that I believe in. Thank you for running, Hillary!

Kwae   January 8th, 2008 3:48 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS ARE MINI-CLONES OF THEIR BELOVED. THEY SHOUT AT EVERYONE THAT DISAGREES WITH THEM.

Or there a two other possibilities:

1. they using different aliases on one keyboard that has a key stuck. Just like Hillary's campaign, something's stuck.

2. id-ten-Ts who can't locate the CAPS lock key?

GO MRS CLINTON!!   January 8th, 2008 3:43 am ET

GREETINGS FROM THE SAND.. SEEING ALL THESE DEBATES ALL THE WAY

FROM HERE WE THE TROOPS OPENED OUR EYES AND UNDERSTAND CHANGE

AND WITH CHANGE COMES EXPERIENCE.. SENATOR CLINTON HAS ALL OUR

SUPPORT FROM THE TROOPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, WE KNOW SHE WILL

BRING US HOME.. WE TRUST HER.. WE DO NOT TRUST OBAMA OR EDWARDS

NH WE NEED YOUR HELP! PLS VOTE FOR SENATOR CLINTON.. SHE WILL BRING CHANGE..

SOLDIER IN IRAQ…..

Kwae   January 8th, 2008 3:40 am ET

When all the acting is done, HRC would have lost. A scripted TV moment to show her rare, unicorn-like sensitivity only helps her lose even more credibility. And she goes on to say that's because she's always cared about others not 'self'? and flops quickly to contradict herself?

One would have appreciated an apology to Iowans for the spin out of her office after they lost. Ungracious loser.

Hillary should be looking to get on the Obama ticket as VP. Her leaning on Bill, which is what gave her the now ill-fated air of invincibility and inevitability will not bring new ideas if she were to be president. How can she represent change when she wants the Clintons to be in charge? Of course Bill can't summon interns into the office, but what would have changed? On the other hand, she could continue being a wedge between Republicans and Democrats. So it's Obama/Edwards.

Obama's mixedness and humanness resonates with a majority of Americans, even amongst women. He is, genetically, a coming together of black and white and his names are a mix of Arabic world and Christianity. Raised by a single mother, made mistakes as a youngster, went to college, made good.

No amount of mud will hamper his trip to the White House. Is he the new order. You bet.

Sam   January 8th, 2008 3:39 am ET

Looking at this as an outsider (Africa Zambia to be exact) It's funny when I read some of the comments. For people to say Hillary Clinton really cares for America (that may be True) because she brokedown is a total joke. She is a polititian lets not forget, these emotions were no there when poles showed her ahead. now that she is feeling the preasure all this nonsense of I really care for this country and sobing is just a ploy to get back on track. Like John Edwards said when she was ahead she made no personal attacks, she was sitting there enjoying the ride to the white house now the ride is a bit bumpy she is coming out alll guns blazing, She even got the old man Clinton on stage to help her out. Firstly democrats were united in slating the Bush administration now Hillary is attacking her own why? she is a polititian. don't be fooled by her emotional theatrics.

On the other point of pulling the troops out of Iraq thats one thing america cannot afford to do. The situation in Iraq isn't getting better so how can the solution be pulling out the troops, who is that going to improve the security there. If the war was a mistake abandoning Iraq would be an even bigger one. What happened after the first Gulf war, america pulled out of the war before the job was finished what was created? tyrants. The problem is I think the American public are being misinformed, the resistance in Iraq is not Iraq Vs America is more of a civil war than anything else. America is not at war in Iraq it's trying to brocker peace.

If Hillary Clintons message is experience then by god John McCain is the best man for president (Vote Republican in Novemeber)

NOT a Clinton Drone   January 8th, 2008 3:28 am ET

Glad to see all the Clinton campaign drones are out on the chat boards pumping out false messages of support! Good work people! I'm curious how the scheduling works, though - do you write fake 'I support Hillary' messages 50% of the time, and switch over to deceitful attack messages the other 50%, or do some of you focus full time on either the fake support messages or the lying attack ads? Interested…maybe during one of your breaks tonite, you can fill us in with an honest response.

Good luck to you all - hopefully, you will wake up one day and learn to recognize those who only care about keeping power, vs. those who want to help this country move forward for its own sake.

NaCD

gthail   January 8th, 2008 3:27 am ET

SOME PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR HEAD!!! THE EXPERIENCED PEOPLE,DICK CHENY BUSH,RUMSFIELD, LIBEMAN,MICCAIN, YOU NAME THEM. THEY ARE ALL WARLOARDS, MISJUDGMENT, BUNCH OF OLDIES. AMERICA NEEDS A FRESH NEW LEADER ABLE TO CLEAN UP OLDIES FROM WHITE HOUSE.
THAT IS WHY AMERICA SPOKEN IN IOWA, WILL SPEAK ALL OVER THE COUNTRY SOON. OBAMA IS THE MAN TO DO THAT!!!

SORRY CLINTON WE LOVE YOU BUT YOU GOT TO GO!!!!

Audrey   January 8th, 2008 2:45 am ET

America…..Walk the talk…..You want change then vote someone who can MAKE THAT CHANGE! Senator Clinton is and will be that person…PROVEN!

Jake, California   January 8th, 2008 2:28 am ET

I am always intrigued by the Hillary supporters…

WHY DO THEY WRITE IN CAPS? Its either her name HILLARY or the entire post. Have you guys seen anyone write Obama in caps like OBAMA?

I have said over and over that you should stop shouting and speak sense, maybe you'll get a few more votes!

Gavin Indiana HRC   January 8th, 2008 2:19 am ET

This BIZARRE NOTION OF A "Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton Dynasty" is SO WIERD AND MAKE NO SENSE.

BUSH 1 destroyed our economy,
CLINTON FIXED IT….
Bush 2 destroyed America….
CLINTON Will FIX IT….

This so-called "Dynasty" is such a ridiculous, bizarre, and senseless attack….

IGNORE IT EVERYONE AND FOCUS ON SOMEONE WHO CAN deliver this change we need; Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton!

East Side Love   January 8th, 2008 2:16 am ET

Believe you me - it WILL BE THE REPUBLICANS WHO WILL BE CRYING IN NOVEMBER.

Go Hillary - California will give you your much deserved delegates.

Mike   January 8th, 2008 2:10 am ET

Wow, again, the comments below reaffirm my amazement in the number of rude Americans. Maybe start thinking about solutions to the problems as opposed to criticizing someone based on false perceptions. I wish Vegas were taking bets on how much actual change Obama would actually bring seeing as how he campaigned on change in Illinois in 2004 yet things look about the same if not worse in Washington.

maria San Francisco   January 8th, 2008 2:07 am ET

Go Hillary!
Can't anyone see that there is no content in Barack Hussein Obama's message?
Change change change How????
Please don't be fooled by him.

GO HILLARY

Go Hillary!   January 8th, 2008 2:06 am ET

All Obama can do is make nice analogies and make people yell. WOW. To be President, I think the American people demand just a little bit more than that. Hillary can walk the walk and has done so successfully for her entire life. She's taken on the Republicans in the Senate, George Bush and countless critics. She's been tested and won every time. Next up, 2008. My vote's with Hillary!

Keeping Score   January 8th, 2008 1:54 am ET

Crying because you aren't doing well in a race is not presidential. What happens if another 9/11 happens? I think it was fake. Another ploy intended to show people her soft side but unfortunately (for her) it didn't work.

Gane, Canada   January 8th, 2008 1:46 am ET

I am so sorry Americans!
Every nation deserves its leader!
Lucks to me that Hillary is to advance for you.
You are behind England, Germany, India, Pakistan… even Afghanistan one day.

Obama-Osama will bring you the "Change" similar to South Africa, I suppose.

Lets you suffer 4 more years; at least!

dan kjeldsen   January 8th, 2008 1:41 am ET

If we really want change, don't vote for Hillery (or a Bush). It's time.

sara   January 8th, 2008 1:38 am ET

As a Canadian friend my husband and I are watching your political process with
intense interest. Our congratulations….the run for the 08 presidency is as
diverse as it is exciting. We commend all the candidates for their hard work and
only ask that each and every American citizen entitled to vote do so for the
candidate of their own, individual choice. That's what democracy is, the voice of
the people - not the media, not the lobbyists, not the corporations. Just every
citizen, getting out there on voting day.

The world is watching, this election affects everyone on the globe, so please please please get out there and vote in every caucus, primary and convention, and ultimately
on the big day itself. Do not be apathetic or cynical or lazy about the greatest chance
to make a difference.

Our democracies in North America are hardwon privileges and each of us must
respect the history of those that have passed that privilege on to us…so VOTE
your own free choice and celebrate the right to do so.

Republican4Life   January 8th, 2008 1:24 am ET

She is really pulling out all the stops. She is one state loss away from saying America wont elect a… you know, a person…. without experience…being white.

I think Hillary will win the nomination and in doing so insult so many people (democrats, Republicans alike) the Republican nominee will have a smooth sail to the White House.

So, go Hillary, GO!

Patryce Kidd   January 8th, 2008 1:11 am ET

I'm sure all the Democratic candidates are compassionate and caring individuals who are striving in their work to make a difference in the lives of common people. But for me, Hillary Clinton is head and shoulders above the rest in demonstrating just how much she does care through a lifetime of dedicated and indefatiguable public service.

Do these political commentators in the media who are so ready to jump on Obama's bandwagon (however fleeting it may turn out to be) realize what a monumental feat it is that Hillary is running as the first-ever women candidate for president and just how much courage and commitment it takes to keep on fighting against the odds she's up against just because she's a woman?

She's had to learn to play the strong and tough political hardball game to survive, but there is no doubt in my mind that what motivates her is not an innate lust for power but a deep-rooted desire to help ease suffering and better the conditions for people everywhere.

To me, this is what is getting lost in the media, and even in her campaign - her warmth, tenderness, caring, and compassion - her heart of gold. But it's a double-edged sword, isn't it? If she shows her soft side, she risks being accused of weakness; if she's strong and tough, then she's a machine. Maybe it's "easier" for Obama to appear authentic in his lofty and inspirational message. But when it comes to the true nitty gritty of what we need more of in this world, my vote is with Hillary Clinton!

I voice these thoughts for one reason only, to send my support and encouragement to this amazing woman at this challenging time. One thing I know for sure - she will never give up! For that I am very grateful - and I'm not even an American. Thank you, Hillary! Good luck!

j. Page   January 8th, 2008 12:59 am ET

I could NOT believe that CNN would have a pig like Dick Morris on their MSNBC show tonight. He kept going on and on about how Clinton did not want Obama to run because he was black and she was racist????? Are you kidding me? That pig is just a Clinton hater and is using the WORST filth he can spew to get his point across. What has Black got to do with ANYTHING…now if Colin Powell were to run people SHOULD be linning up to get him in there. But this guy??? Jr. Senator? What the he– does he KNOW and have to Offer?? He if you notice hasn't said a thing accept CHANGE. Well, he–! I want Change but I am not presidential material and NEITHER IS HE!! What is so bad about this whole thing is that even Hillary's fellow Democrats have turned on her accept for Richardson..because those fools believed that she was the one to BEAT and if they can get the MEDIA to back this idea that NH loss will put her out of the RACE they will turn on OBAMA so quick his head will fly off! Because THEY ALL know he is ripe for the picking..he has NOTHING TO STAND ON…NO EXPERIENCE, NO FOREIGN POLICY, nothing! I voted for Bill Clinton and I would do it again a million times! WE were SOOOOOO much better off when he was in office. And as most smart people Hillary has done nothing but get smarter and study politics since her time in the WH…so its a two for one sweet deal!. Everytime I turn on the TV Iwant to hurl …..AND New Hampshire if they do succeed in getting BO in office and we end up as bad off as we all KNOW we will, well they have themselves to thank! And they will be the ones bit–ings the most when it happens. Like the Idiots they are

Tracy   January 8th, 2008 12:56 am ET

Senator Clinton is the most qualified to get the changes this country desperately needs. It's refreshing to read such positive input from so many of you here. Thank you for restoring my hope that not everyone is fooled by the media spin.
Go Hillary!

Mary   January 8th, 2008 12:51 am ET

I am a professional speaker. I can inspire and bring an audience to tears. I have motivated people to do extraordinary things…in business. I have even won speech and debate contests…

BUT, I am NOT qualified to be President - the Chief Executive Officer of the US and Commander-in-Chief

…even tho I am a smart, informed, caring, progressive and practical political junkie who can turn a phrase.

THINK about it, People. QUALIFICATIONS MATTER!

Barack has some great rhetoric and organizing ideas…and has captured everyone's imagination…even mine.

But, I - like "Aware" am a little troubled by his cool. detached - almost - arrogance. His wife Michelle is very impressive, but is also a little condescending, too…in my view.

Bill and Hillary Clinton with all their real and/or perceived flaws (which BTW are no greater than most of us or even a few Biblical heroes) have never seemed arrogant to me. They seem humble and genuinely interested in people…even tho they are two of the most gifted people on the planet. They often seem even tickled at their rise to the heights they have both achieved.

I like to hear Barack talk…but I am STILL with HILLARY…

I believe she IS the most qualified…and the most respected and able to work w Congress and across the aisle with all but the most hatefilled wingbats on the right.

And, John Edwards - I was in your corner and sent you money, but I am not happy with your attack dog strategy against Hillary. Cut it out and stick to the issues. AND I was very disappointed to learn that your patients bill of rights "success story" never passed into law. That was not a very good example to bring up…you may not be as smart as I hoped you were.

I am praying hard for all of them and all of us…because this election really IS important in BIG BIG ways. Be wise!

K   January 8th, 2008 12:48 am ET

I don't want another inexperience President in the white house.

I will not waste my vote on an inexperience candidate like Obama and Edwards.

Obama missed 80% of US senate votes especially key issues like Iran. There are times he's present but he doesn't vote on issues. He couldn't even fulfill his duties as a US Senator. Is This the kind of leader you want in the white house?? Heaven help us if he becomes president.

I would like to see economic growth, more jobs, balanced budget, TRILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS.

Angela   January 8th, 2008 12:47 am ET

I think all the Hillary bashing is stupid. She's the most intelligent leader who is running for president. It's time the American people got beyond their high school mentality of voting for the person they thought was the best looking or the person they thought was the coolest–that's why George W. Bush got elected–and look where it got us. It's time we stopped electing people because we think it would be fun to drink beer with them or because they know how to hunt animals. And just on general principles I can't support Obama or Edwards because they have engaged in bashing Hillary's character–even her clothes. They've become so petty, it's undignified.

ss   January 8th, 2008 12:41 am ET

she needs to stop arguing about she will be the best on day one. it is not enough to make a case for her - she needs to be talking about how she will be better for 4/8 years. she needs to differentiate with her plan. she uses one of the most stupid line "i have already been doing it for 35 years…." that is a big put off - no one likes where we are and then remiding people that what she wants to do is already being done is suicide. she needs to talk about how her experience and learning she has collected in 35 years and how it will help her bring better chage. i feel sorry for her being washed by a bad campaign message.

if obama wins the democratic primary, rebuplicans will kill him with his middle name - it will not be just first black president but first "muslim" president - yes he was brought up christian but he was born muslim and his mother married again to a muslim.

Bob   January 8th, 2008 12:34 am ET

Can someone please explain to me what experience Mrs. Clinton has? She keeps touting 35 years of experience, but I don't think anyone is really buying it. Does she think we are stupid?

Response to JD   January 8th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Obviously this is a man (or woman) who is not comfortable with a woman running the country. I completely disagree with this ridiculous interpretation.

Daniel   January 8th, 2008 12:16 am ET

Well let's wait to see what New Hampshire have to offer.May the best candidate who can help solve the problems win.I will be praying for the four contestants .

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   January 8th, 2008 12:08 am ET

I wish Barack would have had the humility to realize that a person with less than (at the time) 2 years in the senate is not ready to be running for president . If he had been more humble and actually learned how to be a good senator before aiming for the brass ring, I would probably had voted for him.

As it is, I think that Hillary is the best choice for these trying times. I think that she would be a good president.

susan2   January 8th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Holy smokes…she "welled up" ??? Are you kidding me? What do you think will happen if she ever is in a room with someone like Putin???

Cole in Los Angeles   January 8th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Obama may in fact win. So did Arnold. People, all of us, are so desperate for something new. Change? The truth is, the public does have a right for something new, something different, something that will place this country on the right track. BUT, this is politics people. This is not a corporation for profit, otherwise, yes, a great Leader will do just fine. We need a Leader AND a Politician. I wish people would really think of what is possible and what will take more than 8 years and a new face to turn things around. Progress stalls. Why? Because it takes a leader AND a politician than can negotiate and produce change with politicians. Congress and the federal government as a whole is not just waiting for someone to take over and lead them. They will not follow! So what good is a good leader if he doesnt believe politics is equally if not more important here. Isn't running for president political in and of itself? I would like to think the government would just follow a leader like Obama. But in fact, he will create stall, maybe for the wrong reasons i.e. young, black, inexperienced, "the saviour", but truthfully, it is sad that Obama may win just because we are so desperate. We deserve change, although I have become to dislike the use of this "niche", but truthfully, he doesnt have the political experience to make people follow him. Congressmen and women will not just say "Ok Obama, we havent' known what to do before you got here. Tell us what to do!" There are way too many politicians that will be insulted by his seemingly pompous demeanor in which he portrays himself as the saviour. Yeah, sure. politicians will just forget everything they have worked for and be welcoming to someone that is trying somehow prove that you really dont need experience. We are not at church people. Sad to say, because faith goes a long way. But this is the US Federal Government we are talking about. So, voting for him, will create yet another pause towards progress. Obama's inspiration is good, but not enough to run this country as the president. I'd rather vote for the wimp of Edwards who may be vying for a VP for position under Obama, or even McCain. Take this for what is worth…but think about it. This is why our voting is really not a direct vote for the delegates, hence electoral votes.

Ann   January 7th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

I fail to understand why getting a divorce is considered so laudable. Guess the notion of commitment and forgiveness is not sanctioned these days.

brian   January 7th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

The distinguished gentlewoman form the great state of…. where is she from? Oh yea the state who conveniently had an open senate seat when she needed to get the experience she constantly boasts about…she claims 35 years of service. funny she omits she was a private attorney, a stay at home mother , and the wife of an actual elected official for the bulk of the 35 years she claims. 7 years in actual government. during which she has not managed to successfully get any substanstial legislation passed. On the other had the distiguished gentleman from Illinois served over 10 years in the state government. introduced over 1000 pieces if legislation, successfully passed legislation helping children the poor, and the underprivilaged of his state. Every time he speaks he does so with compassion. that is different than rhetoric. He has stayed away from the dirty pool guised as good politics that the Clintons are famous for. He has held his head up and trudged ahead. The clintons are the authors of a great campaign strategy. One that worked well for it's time. They just became so full of themselves they forgot to notice that the times have changed. Hillary assumed it was a lock!! so much so that she is stunned to find the people have not fallen for the lie yet again.. So…. when spit and polish fails….. and Being nasty fails….. then… bring on the tears!!.. All the while Mr Obama has stayed focussed on his message not worrying about her message.. Courage and integrity are not coined phrases well executed to get the proper punch. They are not beholden to the latest poll numbers. They are steady and true when they are up or when they are down.. please notice how when she is down the true colors do come out.. The truth is she is a smart lady she has a wonderful daughter, she accepts adultry, believes in convenient murder ( Ask Vince Foster) and will take credit for what ever she thinks people will believe. … It is my heartfelt desire that she reap what has been sown..

James   January 7th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

Hillary has 35 years experience. Obama has two years experience. Which is better? Go figure.

Vic Novosad, Sugar Land, TX   January 7th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

I've admired Hillary Clinton for many, many years, beginning when she presented her health plan in the nineties. That the Senate voted her plan down, and she gets criticism to this day, is the very reason Barak Obama should NOT be voted in as president. She has admitted that her naivete in the ways of Washington contributed to her failure. So it will be for Obama. Nevertheless, Senator Oren Hatch, Republican from Utah, had praise for her hard work and intelligence.

My admiration for her was sealed last year when in a hearing on the Iraq war was held and Donald Rumsfeld was being questioned, it was none other than Senator Hillary Clinton who had him squirming in the hot seat when she asked him why Congress was not being kept informed concerning the Bush Administration's plans for Iraq. IT WAS NOT LONG AFTER THAT HEARING THAT THE DEMOCRATS WON A MAJORITY ELECTION, AND DONALD RUMSFELD WAS REPLACED.

Just remember this folks: You don't have to VOTE for Barak Obama in order to adore him. Instead show him your support by voting instead for Hillary, and his turn will come. It will only help him by waiting his turn, just as she has.

L.C.   January 7th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Hillary is smart, capable and SPECIFIC. Obama speaks in generalizations. She is the best and the most qualified to get us out of this Bush-induced mess. Please vote for her. She will make a comeback - I feel it. I'm offended by Oprah and her touchy-feely manipulations. Oprah - go sell a book.

From The North   January 7th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

I'm not for or against any party or Candidate. But looking in from the North, I see Hillary as the best choice for President. I believe she is the Real Deal and don't care whether she is a Clinton, Bush, Carter, or Reagan. As America needs a strong, experienced, capable leader to clean up the mess made by this Administration.

She has the experience on the home front and internationally, she knows politics from both sides, can see the camelions and knows how to put them in their place.

She can deal with criticism and when necessary put the critics in their place and move on with the real issues at hand.

She's an intellectual and an experienced negotiator.

She's been tarred and feathered unfairly for years in public and is still front and center, strong, and determined to win for her country and people.

She knows how to cross great divides and unite differences for the good of all and has done so as Senator. She earned respect even from her enemies as a Senator.

She has compassion for the disadvantaged, oppressed, elderly and sick.

She has fought for Veterans, the Physically Challenged, Single Moms, Women, and the Aged when others turned their backs.

She's lived through hard times, met the challenges head on, took and is still taking the public lashings and became stronger, wiser. and more determined as a result.

She has a vision and a plan for a better America and the stamina, courage, wisdom, and capability to carry it through.

She is not a quitter and go the extra miles and use every sinew and muscle to get the job done.

I truly believe she has a genuine concern for her country and it's people.

Obama nor Edwards is ready for the Presidency. Those who vote for either are feeding the Republican dream. They want you to vote Obama or Edwards as they know they are the easier to beat and will ensure a Republican in the White House.

Don't play their game. If there's one thing that will bring America to the depths of despair it's another Republican President. America won't survive another Repulican Government. America will do well to survive under it's present government untill 2008.

Don't get caught up in the politcal games for power and glory. Don't vote for the party. Vote for the Candidate who has the experience to handle the great task before them and can restore your Nation and it's reputation.

Sometimes those who are not in the middle of the situation can see it more clearly. And looking in from Canada its very clear that Republicans are using their spin machines to oust the one they know they can't beat, Hillary. Don't take the bait as Americans and the World will pay the ultimate price.

I pray that the present Government won't use the same tactics it did with Iraq to start yet another fiasco with Iran before their term is done. And given the headlines in the news it sounds very much like the same rattlings I heard before the attack on Iraq. Americans decision in this election will be the most important decision they have made in decades. Please think long and hard before casting your votes as not only America but the World is at stake.

ATANIA   January 7th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

I DO NOT AGREE WITH HILLARY'S PERSONALITY,BUT I DO AGREED THAT SHE IS OVER QUALIFIED TO BE MY NEXT PRESIDENT.AND SHE WILL BE THE BEST,HER EXPERIENCE AND DEDICATION TO OUR COUNTRY IS ALL NEED.

olga aros, phoenix, arizona   January 7th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Americans we have waited too long for the right person to come along and re-shape the future of this country. Our next president must possess a big vision of the future and have the executive experience to make it happen.

When you have only 2 years (Obama) 6 years (Edwards) it is not enough to move our country forward quickly. Each of us have been in new jobs and most of us have had to cope through on the job training. We know in a very personal way how we performed as we were gaining knowledge, experience and skills. We had to learn to build effective relationships in order to navigate effectively.

Our country needs the most experience, most knowledgeable candidate now. Our problems are complex and need immediate change. We cannot afford to place an individual who need OJT. Come on….you know this!

The most experienced, qualified candidate is what the job calls for. This is Hillary. Judge her on her accomplishment and what she has delivered to this country. This equates to her doing even more than you can imagine.

Imagine for one moment…this historical change of events. Dig deep and know that your choice must be Hillary. All other rhetoric aside she is the most qualified, know how to navigate, understands the critical issues, knows the players and will exercise her will to make it happen. She needs us behind her now…..take the time to assess the "words" being said! She is the only one that can deliver them.

Jim, Okla.   January 7th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Senator Hillary Clinton for President "2008″ Do not let them discourage you. We support you in Oklahoma. My University is full of young people who love you.
Be strong. Senator Barack Obama is full of Blu blu blu. He says the same thing over and over again, which does not amount to much at all. A present vote, no stance.

votehillary   January 7th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

I am a first time voter I will vote for Hillary, Obama has nothing to show other than being a young politician with a bright future, sure he has potential but we need yet to see what he have done to deserve the highest post on this planet. he is pale and has nothing to show, while for Hillary, we know she is for middle class, she is for stronger america, she is for peace in the world. she has shown that and it is in her blood.

JB   January 7th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

No wonder Hillary is tearing up. Here she has put her heart and soul and endless hours of work into making this country a better place only to be outpolled by an over confident newcomer who breaks upon the scene with a good look but a blank slate. It's enough to make any working women of the early boomer years bawl. Haven't we lived this? But that's the past, right, America? ..and I ask this question, can WE, the voters, change?

Vote for competence. Vote Hillary.

Anonymous   January 7th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

An orator speaks well and inspires. A leader gets things done. I don't care if Obama could charm a starving dog off a meat wagon–he doesn't have the experience or detailed enough plans to be an effective president. HIllary gets my vote.

NIGHTMARE IN NY   January 7th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Women won't vote for Hillary Clinton because they know that she is a traitor!

RepubliCan'ts   January 7th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

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Travis Sugarland, Texas   January 7th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

My high school government teacher cared. She was saddened when the football team lost the final game of the year. Should she be elected?

john L Cerrato, Rockville Centre, NY   January 7th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

All you Clinton haters is why our country is so divided. You all hate Hillary, and everyone else hates somebody or group. Obama's talk about "bringing the country together" is all talk and feel good politics. Our country can not come together on the many issues facing us.

All you can do is work to get a majority so that you can pass the necessary legislation. Shame on Obama that he would give such false hope of unity to win an election. Politics is not the art of hope, it is the art of compromise. Being an ideologue doesn't cut it. President Bush is a good example, No, in the end, Iowa was wrong to hope for change, N.H. will be wrong if it follows in Iowa's footsteps.
Obama will wear thin as the campaign moves to the more diverse states. So far the Hispanics haven't voted or the Blacks and other minorities. Hillary is the one who has the savvy, and is familiar with the workings of the Whitehouse.

joe   January 7th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Will there be a Christmas tree at the White house in 2009 ??? Ya vote for Obama and we'll all be sorry.

go Hillery

Merry Grant   January 7th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Hillary tried to get a national health care for this country when Bill was in the White House.. Special interest of the very powerful basically laughed… We were paying 800 a month (the 90's) and her plan would have saved us a lot of money.
She does care for this country… She wants to make a difference.. and a difference she will make.
I cannot understand the hatefulness toward her… She is very intelligent, a lot more then a lot that are running…
I want a President who is smart. I want one who doesn't need a teleprompter to deliver a message… I want a president that knows we need change, knows the middle class is shrinking.. our jobs are going to other countries, our entergy cost are rising, the infrastructure of our country has been neglected for too long..
What are our children's future? Think about it..
In the meantime, the Federal Reserve (private banks and by no means owned by the government) keeps printing money so we can pay interest on it…
I am putting my faith in her… I think she will be an amazing president.

NIGHTMARE IN NY   January 7th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

You watch this woman is gonna go for jugular vein

NIGHTMARE IN NY   January 7th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Meng v. Schwartz

Judicial Watch filed this important political corruption lawsuit on behalf of shareholders of a well-connected U.S. corporation that transferred sensitive U.S. missile technology to China in the 1990s. From approximately 1994 to 1998, Bernard Schwartz, who was the chairman of Loral Space & Communication Ltd., became the single largest donor to the Democratic Party by making contributions totaling approximately $1.5 million to various Democratic Party entities, including President Clinton’s 1996 reelection campaign.

During this same time period, Schwartz and Loral also persuaded the Clinton Administration to transfer technology export licensing authority from the State Department to the more politically-influenced Commerce Department. Schwartz and Loral then obtained licenses from the Commerce Department that were needed to launch Loral-manufactured communications satellites into orbit from China. Congressional and other related investigations subsequently found that, when a Chinese rocket attempting to launch a Loral-manufactured satellite failed, Loral helped China to identify the cause of the failure, thereby advancing China’s missile program and threatening U.S. national security. Loral subsequently paid a $14 million fine relating to this transfer of sensitive U.S. technology.

Judicial Watch’s shareholder lawsuit sought to hold Schwartz and the Clinton Administration accountable under federal racketeering law, arguing that Schwartz’s campaign contributions constituted a form of bribery. The lawsuit ultimately did not go forward, but it succeeded in bringing additional public scrutiny to this very serious case of political corruption.

Court Documents

PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. CLINTON'S MOTION TO DISMISS - "The Amended Complaint alleges that Hillary Rodham Clinton devised, agreed to participate in and implemented this unlawful scheme, and that President Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore authorized, agreed to participate in, and also implemented the scheme."

Anonymous   January 7th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

go hillary
from the canadian group of women

Misty   January 7th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Come on people, WAKE UP!!! I am tired of what dubYAH has done and I want real change!!!! I am thrilled that there are 2 viable candidates running in the democratic party for a change. Hillary has real experience and she has already been in the white house before. I think she will go right to work for change not only because she has all the democrats AND republicans putting her under the microscope, but she has such big shoes to fill for ALL WOMEN!!!

Mike Orlando, FL   January 7th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Hillary is going to be the nominee and she's going all the way to the white house!

GO HILLARY 08!!!

J. McKinney SW MO   January 7th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

The more confident Obama gets, the more arrogant and obnoxious he gets. Go, Hillary!! You've got my vote!

WomanWithHope   January 7th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

How come CNN posts any nasty thing people say about Hillary but nothing bad about Obama.

NWillis   January 7th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton, I saw no tears while I watched with interest from Chicago. I did see a pause, but no tears. I guess they have all been used crying over Mr. Clinton's antics.

I think that the United States have been embarassed enough by the Clinton's. It's time for a Change.

Manuela   January 7th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

who cares about Oprah? I guess millions of stupid fat people do. People can't you think for yourselves??? you need Oprah to tell you how to live your life?
please wake up, exercise, lose some weight and look at how the rest of the civilized world is leaving their lives. America is heading in the wrong direction at the speed of life. people live their lives stuck to their television sets and allow the television and media to dictate their lives.
Oprah is an idiot who forgot how hard it was for a woman to get to the power. I have no respect for her anylonger since she turned her back on Hillary. she should have sided with the women. but she is such a typical stupid woman, she sides with the men, typical women. instead of us smart women to unite together and be strong and unite against the hurt we got from men, we turn against each other and kiss us the guys who hurt us. or maybe Oprah couldn't stand the fact that there might be a woman out there more powerful than she is. I have no respect for Oprah what's so ever. she is an big time idiot.
Obama stole all Hillary ideas and now he is turning into a major jerk. let's not forget that he put her down on national television many times. I don't like him and I don’t trust him. Hillary will make one good president, but I guess this country is way behind the rest of the world to allow a woman to lead. This country is pretty sexist so I am not surprised you will vote for a black guy who is inexperienced rather than vote for a perfectly good experienced candidate who is a woman. Well, I think you guys are making a big mistake for voting for Obama. On the day when you will have to vote for your president, the majority of people will vote for the white republican guy, and hence one more time there will be 8 years of long recession and republican, conservative and narrow-minded era.
wake up and smell the coffee and vote for the right candidate who can bring the country back to the glory days of Clinton when the economy was booming and things were good.
and one more thing, so what Bill cheated on Hilary, how many men out there cheat on their wives on daily basis? or how many physically abuse their wives? please wake up to reality. what's worse cheating on your wife or abusing her physically or emotionally??? please there is at least one case of abuse in every single relationship in this country. but how do you go on with your relationships?? you forgive and learn and go on, because you need each other for different reasons, money, children etc. so think straight before you vote for the wrong candidate just because stupid Oprah said so. Oprah please.. I have no respect for her what's so ever and I am a smart engineer and very educated and well traveled woman. but I know how this world turns and I hate to see smart women turning against themselves just because of jealousy. shame on Oprah. have no respect for her.

Rob - Ludlow, MA   January 7th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

GO HILLARY!

Leb   January 7th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Hillary will lose because she hates us, women. I watched her do the health care in the 1990s, and she was ABYSMAL. I was in Medicine, and all she started was a PANIC and MANY in health care BLAME her and BILL for the current mess– in fact, the mess they created "inadvertently" has caused insurance prices to go through the roof so much that I wonder if it was not ALL PLANNED. You could not have screwed it up any better if you had been trying. 2nd. She hates women. In her interview after being First Lady with Barbara Walters, she COULD HARDLY BRING HERSELF to mention being FIRST LADY. OUR FIRST LADY, AND it was like she was ASHAMED OF IT. That it MEANT NOTHING to be FIRST LADY. Well, lady, YOU LOST MY VOTE RIGHT THERE. 3rd. When corporations say JUMP, SHE AND BILL SAY "HOW HIGH?" He got the Union endorsement to be against NAFTA, GOT IN OFFICE, AND SIGNED IT. And Ross Perot was right, THAT SUCKING SOUND WAS OUR JOBS GOING OVERSEAS–I WAS OUTSOURCED UNDER THE CLINTONS–JOB TO INDIA. SO Don't talk to me about BUSH. It started long before. ANYONE who thinks that HILL WILL HELP THE WORKING PERSON OR THE LITTLE PERSON–You'd be far better off with Obama, who seems to like people, or Edwards, who I believe truly understands how UP AGAINST IT the NORMAL PERSON IS> HILLARY COULD CARE LESS! She is the typical baby boomer rabble rouser–cares for herself and her "cause" above all else. IF THE CLINTONS ARE SO progressive–WHY DIDN'T THEY HELP THE REGULAR WORKING GUY WHEN THEY WERE IN OFFICE BEFORE?

NIGHTMARE IN NY   January 7th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Hillary can't buy it now she wants a pity vote. again

The last thing you need to do is feel sorry for this woman!

Hillary Clinton is a strong woman. Not too many women could have endured what this woman did when her husband 's sexual behavior was exposed to the whole world. You of all people know this women. This woman not only stayed with Bill Clinton she plotted to seek a senate seat in NY. A well thought out plan i'd say. This woman is not thinking about this country never the less you or me just her political career and the status quo.

Another psychological ploy

Sylvia   January 7th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Her rally tonight was a true demonstration of her character, leadership & why she should be the Democratic candidate — substance does matter.

I hope the press adequately covers this event instead of more blah, blah about Obama & how Hillary is already out of the race. BS!

San Francisco, California   January 7th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Obama's typical speech messages:
"….stand by me and we will change the country and the world…".
" The country needs a real change…."
"…folks, change is what this country need right now!",
"…we don't want the same people in the white house, we need change"
"…I am an agent for change, help me implement change…"
"…this is a revolution for change!"
"…..if you vote for me you will be voting for change"

Notice the lack of content. Notice the repetitive term "change". Notice the lack of willingness to point to any realistic records for change. Notice the lack of details to the changes that he is proposing. Most importantly, notice how broad the definition of 'change' is and how VAGUE it is. A vote for Obama is a vote to confirm that you this country can not be bother with specifics. A vote for Obama is a vote to say…"don't ask don't tell"…..A vote for Obama is a vote for ignorance. The country is at a cross road, we need a Woman who has defy the odds to get where she is now….a woman who has done the tough battles….a woman who knows what it really takes to make change happen and know too well that talk is cheap.

Kokou   January 7th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

I have ever seen a lady like Hillary. I was surprise to see her crying like somebody told her something. No one pick on u lady. After all the big talk and attacks on Barack Obama, she cracked down. Oh my goodness. That is telling the American people how devicise Hillary is. She cannot rule this country with this type of attitude. Give Obama a chance to play his card like you played in the 90. It is only for greed that she is doing this. There is nobody who can rule this country beside Bush and Clinton's. Please give me a break.

Go Obama 2008