January 8, 2008
Posted: 04:10 PM ET
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Watch Bill Clinton's comments Monday night.

(CNN) – On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, former President Bill Clinton criticized the media for not pressing Barack Obama more fully on Iraq, and accused the Illinois senator of shifting his position to reflect changing attitudes on the war.

"It is wrong that Sen. Obama got to go through 15 debates trumpeting his superior judgment and how he had been against the war in every year, enumerating the years, and never got asked one time, not once, 'Well, how could you say that when you said in 2004 you didn't know how you would have voted on the resolution? You said in 2004 there was no difference between you and George Bush on the war," Clinton said at a campaign stop in Hanover, New Hampshire.

"And you took that speech you're now running on off your Web site in 2004. And there's no difference in your voting record and Hillary's ever since."

He added, "Give me a break. This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen."

Clinton's wife, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, is battling Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The former president briefly acknowledged that his wife's senior campaign advisor, Mark Penn, was mistaken to claim that Obama had no bounce out of Iowa after winning the state's caucuses because the poll numbers on the day after were relatively unchanged.

Then he abruptly changed the subject — suggesting that Obama's campaign had employed underhanded tactics.

"What did you think about the Obama thing calling Hillary the senator from Punjab? Did you like that? Or what about the Obama handout that was covered up, the press never reported on, implying that I was a crook. Scouring me — scathing criticism over my financial reports. Ken Starr spent $70 million and indicted innocent people to find out that I wouldn't take a nickel to see the cow jump over the moon.

"So you can take a shot at Mark Penn if you want. It wasn't his best day. He was hurt. He felt badly we didn't do better in Iowa," said Clinton. "But the idea that one of these campaigns is positive and the other is negative when I know the reverse is true — and I have seen it and I have been blistered by it for months — is a little tough to take. Just because of the sanitizing coverage that's in the media doesn't mean the facts aren't out there."

He added, lightheartedly, "Otherwise, I do not have any strong feelings about that subject."

The former president made the remarks as polls showed his wife trailing Obama in this important first-in-the-nation primary state.

Update:
Responding to the comments later Tuesday, Obama said the Clinton campaign was "frustrated," and he dismissed the notion the press has gone easier on him.

"Maybe I've been missing something, but it seems like you guys have been reporting on me the entire year," Obama told reporters. "I remember this summer when we were down 20 points, we were getting knocked around pretty good. And I didn't hear the Clinton camp complaining about how terrible the press was."

Related video: Watch John King and Jessica Yellin on Bill Clinton's comments

– CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • New Hampshire


Charles T, VA   January 8th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

All you Obama haters be careful what you wish for. Obama will go independent if you guys steal his nomination with lies and money because he has nothing to lose knowing he is fighting for the average American. And Obama knows he won't run again.

The Independents have a press release that they won't run if Obama wins the democratic election. So picture this, you nominate Clinton and Obama goes independent case closed. Hillary will have no chance in hell coming close to winning and the country might just have its first Indepenent President.

Clinton is so selfish and greedy that she is ready to split the democratic party, and she will because more than half of democrats and all independents will go to Obama.

So either way Clinton will lose, if you want a democratic president then stick with Obama because our time is now for America.

BCNU purple state, usa   January 8th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

A bit of anger from the "first laddie?"

Wrap up this Barnum and Bailey sideshow and move over for the Obama Express!

Gbryant   January 8th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Go Bill. It is about time someone talked more about the sugar coating of the media and why Obama Hussein has not been interrogated like everyone else. Let's start with his family in Kenya. There are so many unanswered questions. Everyone is starry eyed over the cocky smooth talking about CHANGE. Let's get to what is behind the fairy tale. Another cocky president, would be too hard to take.

Go Hillary.

scott   January 8th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Go away Bill.

You are a crook, a liar , and the list goes on !!

THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR WIFES CAMPAIGN IS TO GO HOME.

STAY AWAY………YOU'RE GOING TO HAND THE ELECTION OVER TO THE REPUBLICANS…………..

ekw   January 8th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

He (Clinton) added, "Give me a break. This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen."
ever SEEN, mind you.
not ever told.

Flem   January 8th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Oh please, Billy. Give it a rest. Now that your wife isn't the shoo-in you thought she was, you have to get bitter. Memo to BillyBoy: Bitter doesn't get votes and it certainly doesn't rejuvinate a dying campaign. Through the months he was behind, Obama never resorted to underhanded and mean rhetoric like the drivel you're spewing.

Does anyone else get the feeling that Bill is getting nervous that he won't be living in the White House again anytime soon? Put a sock in it Bill. Why don't you let your wife speak for herself? Oh, she must be in disposed, re-inventing herself again.

My God, what a liar she is!

Steven   January 8th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

"This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen." "… suggesting that Obama's campaign had employed underhanded tactics. Sound alot like the Clinton playbook to me. I guess they got beaten to the punch! Let's see how the Hillary lovers explain away this one!

Dan   January 8th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

The Clintons are on a full offensive. Bill's biggest strength was the ability to get down in the mud with the Republicans and fight. Now he is trying to drag Obama down there too. Thus far Obama's message has resonated due to his ability to stay above the fray. As the Clintons get more desparate, they will make this much more difficult to do. I hope Obama stays true and that the Clintons to muck up the Dem primaries to the advantage of the Republicans in a general election.

Brian   January 8th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

With a little luck, we'll be rid of them both.

matt chris   January 8th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Sorry Bill, I love you but your wife ain't winning.

EDWARDS/OBAMA 08

DR. ROY K. BOUTWELL   January 8th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Well, well! Old Billy Boy is getting back into stride. More Clinton B.S.

Jesus Christ   January 8th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Bill,

Jesus here. I think you need to calm down. Have a Chai latte. Obama is taking it all the way. I know this because I am Jesus.

Love,

Jesus

Praveen   January 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

clinton will make a good president, obama we have to see, he talks great but has nothing to show in his record to support his words, this is for the grownups of the nation, haven’t we seen dreamers talk before, its very easy and stimulating. look at all these young kids getting wooed by hope, we all like to have hope a good happy talks about future, but at this difficult time in this country we NEED someone with some ability, someone who have done something before in there life, USA is a great nation we cant let someone experiment with it. Please people think why you are making decisions, what is influencing you to hate or like someone. its us the people who have the responsibility to direct this nation to the right direction.
Life is difficult we don’t like many things that goes around but will it change if we just talk, look at everyone’s records. don’t get carried away by speeches. a speaker is not a doer. i am not a citizen of this country, still a green card holder, but i feel scared when i think how these people have elected 2 times a man who was an alcoholic and dint have any experience in foreign relation 2 times in a row. Please don’t do the same mistake again. I want USA to be no 1 , cas I know from my own experience that this nation is the only hope for this world and human dignity. Elect a person man or woman with proper credentials this time.

Dan B, CA   January 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

This comes from someone who consistently cheated on his wife, disgraced the office of the Presidency, and is a habitual liar. I absolutely detest him, and think it is the height of arrogance for him to employ this continuous, finger-wagging mentality upon the American people. Bill Clinton's fifteen minutes are up. Shut up and go away, and let some fresh blood enter the picture.

Evan   January 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Bill Clinton is starting to sound a lot like Bill O'Reilly.

Spin Fair Spin Balance Spin….

and talking about fairy tales - has Bill been talking to Obama's Kindergarten teacher again?

Karen   January 8th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

CNN comes up with the best questions!!!!! It's so Jerry Springer! Lean back in your chairs and bring out the popcorn. It's going to be fun…..

I hate Hillary. They are such hypocrites. They get what they deserve. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah.

Oh, before I forget……. Obama Obamas Obama. OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA. When Obama Obamad (look, it's a plane, it's a train, it's change, -it's a verb now!). Once Obama Obamas Obama Obamaing the Obama will Obama.

To you Obama supporters… in case you didn't get the e-mail, please note the slogan for your candidate has changed. It is no longer change, it is now WAVE.
As in: he's on a wave, you know what happens when your'e on a wave, (here's my favorite… ;) WAVE wave WAVE wave WAVE (get it? it's an actual wave). When you are really passionate about your candidate, club rules now require you to regurgitate the phrase TIDAL WAVE. Just a side note: caps, bold and exclamation points are still mandatory. Name calling is no longer mandatory but strongly encouraged. Thank you.

PW Va   January 8th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Bill, you just lost any respect I ever had for you. The "Clinton machine" has now derailed.

Mike, Orlando   January 8th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Sorry Bill…too little too late.

It's time for Hillary to start singing……your time is done. Take your millions and enjoy your retirement.

Jr., California   January 8th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I am still waiting for someone to tell me about H.C.'s 35 years of experience. I am still waiting after 6 requests.

I'll tell you what, if someone can answer the question, I'll vote for her.

Roger   January 8th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Sort of an aside — does Hillary have to pay Bill $50,000 per hour for these speaking engagements, or does he only get that kind of money for the ones he participates in at universities and dinner parties?

Fighter for the working man, indeed. As long as that working man is in/from some third world country, and is doing a job an American worker used to do..

Warren   January 8th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Bill & Hillary. We loved you both. But this isn't about either of you — it's about Obama. Be smart enough to see and feel the difference. He's what all us '70's folk hoped would happen some day. Take comfort in that fact and jump on the positive bandwagon otherwise you're gonna loose the respect of the folks that still care about you.

Michael Guinn, Port Hueneme, CA   January 8th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Predient Clinton: Thanks so much for your service to our Country- Don't tarnish it with campaign rhetoric that you KNOW isn't true. It's OBAMA Time and you've had your day in the sun. I thought our country was much better off when you were President- and it will become even better under President Obama.

FL on the 29th   January 8th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

AMEN, BILL!
Glad to see someone finally putting on the boxing gloves. Not that poor little baby Barack has the backbone to get into the ring with the Clinton's…

All you Obama dreamers need a reality check.

E F G   January 8th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

What the heck is he even talking about?

Senator from Punjab? This reeks of sour grapes so far.

rmsk   January 8th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

u are right Billy. i pray Hillary wins

Josh (Miami, FL)   January 8th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

EVERYONE LOVES BILL

Iowan NObama   January 8th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Do a Google search on "Illinois Caucuses" and see what really happened in Iowa. NObama found the loophole, and exploited it to "win" Iowa. People in caucuses all over the state of Iowa had "new residents" who did not belong in those caucuses, or in Iowa for that matter, and they caucused for NObama. So all this hype for him is artificial. He's the Ryan Leaf of this election. All hype but nothing to show for it.

Too bad people in New Hampshire can't vote "Present" on their ballots today huh? NObama can tell them exactly how that works since that's the only thing he's done in the senate!

CLINTON 2008

GB   January 8th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I can't believe Mr. "Ididn't have sex with that woman" can call someone, or anyone else a liar.
After 9/11 everyone was on the band wagon for revenge, and with the support of Congress we waged war on terrorism. We were told the war would be a long and tedious one, again everyone said fine. Now everyone blames Busch, what a farce. Why is it whenever the Democrats aren't in office they always campaign on change, when in fact the only change they really want is to their address. I think Obama scares the Clinton's becasue as Charles stated, he is for the American people and honestly there's smething about him I trust. I can't asy them same for the rhetoric out of the Clinton camp.

tgrier   January 8th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Sorry Billy boy, but you are a crook. And the Punjab comment…come'on. 1.)that was during this summer, try not to bring up old news that was actually reported on 2.) while it might have been in bad taste, Hillary made the joke that she could run in Punjab and win. How can you get angry when someone puts "(D-Punjab)" after your name in humor after that.

Al in Wpg   January 8th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I think it all depends on what your definition of IS is.

David, Dallas Tx   January 8th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Bill says his wife's campaign isn't negative? Maybe he should visit:

http://origin.barackobama.com/hillaryattacks/

'Nuff said.

Mark   January 8th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

The Clintons are starting to make the sick with all of this crying and moaning about not being treated fair. Hear comes the old Clinton dirty politics we are so used to seeing. You can't make people like and believe your wife Bill!!!

Obama 08!!!

Snyggast   January 8th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I love how Hilary would twist Obama's words or put words in his mouth. She accused him of comparing himself to JFK or MLK. If you listen closely, Obama was only trying to explain that ideas and dreams can turn to reality if people work together.

Nalla   January 8th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Bill does not have to go so low and ruin his reputation for his wife. Enough of this nepotism. If he really thought Hillary was so good, why didn't you run with her in the first place.

Go Barack ! You are an inspiration, not only for us here, but millions across the globe.

Hillary, you had your time as a first lady in the white house and the US senate in NY was your retirement package. Time to say "hello" for the paradigm shift that is happening, right here, right now.

Patrick   January 8th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Hey Bill, lets not forget the biggest fairy tale ever told; "I did not have sex with that woman…." That to me would be the biggest fairy tale ever seen! Where are your cigars kept now?

Maybe the second biggest fairy tale I've ever seen is Hillary's welling up with tears and how CNN covered it as "legit," even though it was shortly after many critics had called Hillary to cold and unemotional. Never mind the fact it was so close to today's primary. Reminds me of days of old with the Clinton News Network.

Anonymous   January 8th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Bill wants a new free meal ticket to his playground the whitehouse. Obama is better than Hillary any way you look at it.

E. in Dallas, TX   January 8th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Hillary Clintons states that she is the ""agentsof change" but now they (her camp) are playing the same negative politics that are nothing but the same thing that has not changed! They are not making sense! Geeze, please can we bring in the new school of politics and pull our country together with some unity? Obama supporter or not, this is ridiculous. They might as well be getting on their knees begging for votes. No one likes a pity party.

Americans are smarter and we're going to show it this year.

Kathy Krock   January 8th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I'm sick of seeing Hillary & I'm sick of her voice. She's a poor loser.

Andres   January 8th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Just because Bill was the greatest President of this generation doesn't necessarily mean Hillary will be. They are two different people, but you can't fault Bill for showing support for his wife and clearing up the facts.

BJ Williams   January 8th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

There is a new time in America that is shaking up old politians. IT IS OVER FOR THE CLINTONS.

Kenneth Hemsley   January 8th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Well, now I have lost major respect for Bill Clinton. I have always had respect for him and for what he did for the USA. However, today I am even more moved to make a push for Barack Obama. For President Clinton to refer to Obama's President campaign, his win in Iowa, his surge in the polls and the impending winning results in New Hampshire as "the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen" is demeaning. What is the fairy tale?

The United States of America is set and ready for a President who cares about the average American. He is not part of the past establishment. People, our country is not a corproation that can be passed from generation to generation. Nor is it a dynasty!

I am heading out to get others to join the Obama movement!

I had already begun to feel disdain for Hillary. She has no entitlement to the most powerful seat in the world. And, believe me! I once was so excited about her as a President. I thought I liked her. Now, I have seen her true colors! And, Bill's too! I guess he doesn't believe we can have a real African American President. Perhaps, the notion that he was our country's first Black President has gone to his head. Again, what is the fairy tale?

Dalton, MI   January 8th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I understand that Bill Clinton is trying to assist his wife in her efforts to win the democratic nomination but I have to say that his comments were very unbecoming of a former President.

Furthermore, Bill Clinton's presence on thwe campaing trail only reminds people of the past and the partisan political bickering that was standard during the Clinton years. At a time when voters are thirsting for change reminding them on how you are a candidate of the past and the status quo isn't a very smart move.

mcnabb   January 8th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

It looks as though desperate times call for desparate measures. I think this election may be different, I believe people are tired of listening of 'hate' speeches about other candidates.

Ron, TX   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Actually, he was asked that, during an interview on Meet the Press on November 11th. And honest press coverage has more than once pointed it out. However, Bill Clinton is NOT being honest. Does Bill know what the sentence AFTER Obama said he wasn't sure how he'd vote? What did Obama say following that mischaracterization of his 2004 DNC comment?

"What I know is that from my vantage point the case [for authorizing the war] was not made."

Considering Hillary, and 90+ other senators NEVER EVEN READ the classified reports, it appears Obama had the same exact information that they had. He made the right choice. They didn't.

And that's the honest truth.

G. Robinson   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The former adulterer/President should be quiet.

Josh   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Everyone loves Bill Clinton. Best President of our lifetime.

LSD Saint   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Obama 08″ Perfect Love casteth out all fear…

Greg, NY   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Sigh… already within the first 5 comments someone just HAD to mention Obama's middle name. Why? Why do you feel the need to dislike someone because of what their mother named them? Entirely out of his control.

Honestly, I don't see how you can support someone named Hillary Rodham. Whoa, that name just makes me wanna not vote for her. (end sarcasm)

Jeff   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Enough Bill/Hillary, go away! Like neither one of you ever changed your story to get elected, lets see Bill was almost impeached! Hillary and the whiteland case. Enough of the same old Blab, Blab, Blab. Time for someone new, someone fresh, someone who can relate to the people. Obama in 2008

kelci   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

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?

Blue in a Red State   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Unfortunately, Obama opened himself up for this. The gloves are off on both sides. We'll see who is left standing at the end.

hollie   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

We need to start raising the voting age…….end of story.

Seam, Philly PA   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

WOW. Talk about desperation. The true Clinton colors are coming out full force with all the negative attacks. It doesn't matter what you say Bill, it's time for change.

Obama 08′ - take that Mr. Bill Clinton.

Please read the truth   January 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Please be informed!

http://saynotoobama.blogspot.com/

Ryan, New York, NY   January 8th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

<i?Gbryant January 8, 2008 12:39 pm ET
It is about time someone talked more about the sugar coating of the media and why Obama Hussein has not been interrogated like everyone else. Let's start with his family in Kenya. There are so many unanswered questions.

It might help if you were a little more descriptive about what questions you want answered about his family in Kenya because I have no idea what you're talking about. It sounds like a thinly veiled attack on his heritage and is going towards that "Obama is a Muslim" smear.

Am I right? Or are you unwilling to answer a straighforward question just like Hillary?

gene   January 8th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

The news media, MSNBC, CNN and Fox over this past few months has been bias and almost shameless way they have been reporting the primary election. In fact, on the Sunday Reliable Source show, one of the reporters stated that he was embarrased by the way the last two months of this primary season had been reported. The Hillary bashers on these post are either republicans and independent that are Clinton haters. The bias starts with their stupid headlines that starts out with a negative and then tries to go on to prove it. As the primaries move towards super tuesday and to those states where the democrats and the republicans get to vote on just who they want to be their candidates, Hillary will win in the end.

S in Texas   January 8th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

It is very sad that many people once again are blinded by "words and phrases" and "personal appeal" and not looking deeper into the political background of Obama and Edwards. The media nor the commentators who appoint themselves political experts do not question what Obama says or what he has or hasn't done. They treat Obama like the golden boy–the rock star. They have crowned him—no questions asked. But this will not help cure the ills of our country. Everything said on CNN and MSNBC is negative concerning Hillary. No one has mentioned the last speech she gave last night in Manchester much less commented on what she said. The media knows what they are doing. They don't like her and they don’t want her to win. So they plant in the minds of views how bad she is and is doing. There are a lot of misinformed and stupid people out there—they believe everything they see and hear from he media. Yes, the media knows exactly what they are doing. Hillary has a lot of strikes against her and no matter if people do not want to voice it–the main one is that she is a woman and political standards are different when it comes to Hillary. Watching the debate on Saturday confirmed to me that the good ole boy network is alive and well. Edwards and Obama demonstrated that on national TV. It was sickening. It's sad that many voters are aiming at putting our country once again in the hands of an inexperienced candidate and are willing to risk all that for personal appeal. The presidency is not a popularity contest. Just like when we hire employees, we should not hire the candidate based on their looks and how pretty they sound during the interview. But instead we should hire based on their employment record– what have they done and accomplished during their years that qualifies the individual for the position. I pray that this country doesn’t make another mistake by voting on appearances instead of truth. Hillary, you will always have my vote!

JCH   January 8th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Bill:

You wrote the textbook on underhanded, shady, negative politics. And where did it get us? A broken, divisive, inefficient system. Stop trying to put down a man of integrity who has run a clean campaign. Go away. We don't want your brand of politics anymore. It's tiresome, it's ugly and we will prove in 2008 UNSUCCESSFUL.

GO OBAMA '08!

Mike   January 8th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Is he really criticizing the same media that uses James Carville and Paul Begala as "independent" political commentators? Your time is over Bill, step aside and stop lowering yourself to unpresidential levels of desperation.

DD, New York   January 8th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Family Values: Hillary has her mother living with her and her family. Obama has a grandmother and uncle living in Kenya, STILL in poverty.

Linda   January 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

"Change" doesnt' include 4 more years of the Clintons. But four years of a man without a plan isn't a good idea either. Obama can spread pixie dust everywhere he goes but what good will that do him when he tries to deal with the Middle East? Or North Korea? Or our own Congress for that matter. Bill's right, it's a fairytale.

john barber   January 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

wow if that's not negative you sure fooled me. That was Bill defending the fact that hillary is not running a negative campaign. Let's just consider the source, the response, and the defense-nuff said!

lorraine   January 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Bill Clinton right —Obama is nothing more than a Fairy Tale and we better wake up and do some real serious looking at him, I of course am a Hillary supporter and would like to see her win, she is what you see you are going to get, no secrets, my God we have lived through everything with her and seen she has the backbone and strength to lead us.

Mati   January 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Double standards were systematically applied in looking at candidates' records. Bill Clinton is absolutely right. Whoever started this should be ashamed. It was very low politics. Hillary is the only one who explained how she would govern. Edwards too, even if all his fight against corporations is quite difficult to accept. Hillary clearly pointed a pragmatic approach, analyze issues one by one and balance budgets. This is how you fix things. Obama was the one who said nothing concrete.. only words and vagueness about this self-government vision that God knows what it means.

I am glad Bill Clinton spoke out and pointed this unfairness. The campaign is not over, and I hope Hillary will have the strength to continue. However, America is like in dark ages when it comes to gender equity. Its a shame.

Jack M.   January 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Bill, it's over. We are onto your game. We don't like you or your wife. NH voters can see through you. Go to the race track and have some fun.

Kathy   January 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I absolutely adore Bill Clinton. If he could run again I would vote for him in a heartbeat. But Bill is better off keeping quiet. He sounds a little desperate right now.

LGD   January 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Go Hillary!
One minute she is criticized for being too hard and stoned faced and no people are criticizing her emotion as weakness. It’s about time the true Hillary is shown and her passion displays the love for this country and ALL the people that are in it. Her experience and expertise demonstrates leadership in this up-side down country.
Don't get me wrong Obama is good in the position that he is in (Senator) and I think he would be an excellent Vice, but for 2008…..Hillary all the way!!!!

Rob   January 8th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Wait a minute…. he wasnt complaining before Iowa about the media? Maybe thats why everyone was calling it the Clinton News Network.

James   January 8th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I think the war in Iraq is half the issue.. I think people don't like your wife, Bill.

terry   January 8th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I'm sick of cnn not hitting the important isuess concerning the candidates Qiut putting your cameras on Obama People who are fired up for him don't have an idea the important issues at stake. Obama has not proven any thing that tells me he could handle the serous crisis we face over seas . If you folks wanna see A Movie Star GO TO HOLLYWOOD. Don't mess this up for the folks who are concerned about our dead and the young Men dieing every hour, Hillary or McCain is the answer. Terry

jawhar rajan   January 8th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

It is time that we have someone other than a "Bush" or a "Clinton" in the white house. This America and we do not have Dynastic governments here. So lets move on to some new faces and new ideas for America.

Jawahar

Ann S.   January 8th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I am so sick of Bill Clinton serving as his wife's attack dog! Bill–GO HOME!!! NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR TIRED A$$ ANYMORE. YOU ARE YESTERDAY'S NEWS!!
I do NOT want a return to the lying, backstabbing, scandal-full Clinton White House of the '90s. Y'all had your turn!

Shelly, Greenville SC   January 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

"implying that I was a crook"? What is there to imply? You ARE a crook. No past tense about it!

Wayne   January 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

The hot air has deflated. Too bad, Mr. President.

You cant beat the people even if you have a whole network named after your name — CNN.

The people have spoken. Enough is Enough!

lorraine   January 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

roger: all former presidents make money from speeches and appearances

Mike   January 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Wow….although I agree with him, this is why past Presidents shouldn't run for First Lady. Let's all just hope Laura Bush doesn't run in 2012.

Al   January 8th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Bill the world does not have respect for you they laugh at you, make jokes over you. You would had been better in Hollywood. But then again with all of your illeagal activity and sex scandals there you would not have stood out. Dont know yet if Obama is the best, but in every form better than you two. Why do we even give this has been any air time? Ron Paul has alot more to say for the better of the US.

Janet S. Lahm   January 8th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I agree with the others abut Bills comments about Obama; I would LOVE to hear interviews on TV from the man / woman in the streets about Oama and people of color everywhere; working people and the poorer folks, people of color who have got to be so proud. This is one interesting election.

Erik   January 8th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Same song, "it's someone elses's fault!" "Wer'e being attacked!", "Coverups!", "republican attack machine!", "Obama attack machine!". It's the same story over and over with the Clintons. They are the dirtest players in the game, and I for one can't wait for them to fade away. Bill wasn't great, and Hillary can't even get close to his shadow. A last name does not a president make.

Call for a National Primary   January 8th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Republicans are running an unethical campaign

Republicans are voting democrat in favor of Obama to tilt the scales because they know Hillary in unbeatable, as she is the strongest/best candidate in their opposition

Obama is a chameleon and in the pocket of the vested interests that are bankrolling his campaign.

We should just have one national primary! Iowa and New Hampshire do not represent mainstream America folks! It's all a media frenzy circus and with convoluted tactics!

The latest New Hampshire Suffolk University Research poll this morning shows Hillary 34% to Obama 30%

linda, OKC OK   January 8th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

hahahahhahaha slick willy trying to come off as the good guy and then viciously attacking OBAMA again. just think "i did not have sexual relations with that woman," "i did not inhale" and "i was against iraq from the beginning." he himself has credibility issues.

if u watch that video you can even tell the sad sappy audience was forced to light applause here and there. pathetic, cheezy and very desperate!

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Kiz   January 8th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

MORE hot air from the Clinton's….Go away Bill, you KNOW that Hilary is finished. She should take a cue from YOU and pull out!

Ryan   January 8th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Go away Slickmeister.

OfficeFan9   January 8th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I would like to see a ticket of Clinton/Obama in '08. I like both of them, but Obama lacks experience and Bill is right, he is promoting fairy tales.

april   January 8th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Why is Bill Clinton–who is not a candidate–standing up and trying to sling mud at someone like Obama. I understand that Hillary Clinton is running for the nomination, but like a lot of other voters, I realize she is not her husband and her personal experience in politics has only been since her husband left the presidency–unless it was actually her and not Bill who was running the governments in Arkansas and the the United States without the public being aware of the deception. When people actually listen to candidates and see which campaigns are mud-slinging and which are running on their platforms, I think voters are smart enough to see through the mud and look at issues. I mean hasn't the Clinton campaign been connected to several "accidental" mud-slinging incidents which the candidate later said were not her fault. Come on "Give me a break!" I mean, the party must present unity and not give Repubicans any ammunition for the election in November.

TK   January 8th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I wish the Clintons would just go away. GO AWAY. Take a trip to the moon real soon. Billary is being Obamanized…………boooooooooooooooya!

Billy   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hillary and Bill are Evil and I hope they never occupy (defile) the White House again. Anyone but Hillary in 2008 !

The voice of the people.

mike   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

sounds like sour grapes to me. All Bill Clinton and his wife know how to do is negative campaigning. When will they grow up and stop whinning about being picked on.

Obama   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Bill is attacking the media, his wife attacked the Iowans when they lost, what kind of politics is this?

No politician is perfect and I believe majority of them are just there but Bill and his wife take it to another level of low that I hope never to see again. I really don't care if Obama, Edwards, Mac, etc get into the white house but I will campaign again the Clintons and Romney, they are just plain crooks and thank God, everybody seems to be seeing that.

ebp   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

The Clintons are the King and Queen of dirty politics, not the royalty they think they are. The Clintons would really be in trouble if Obama WAS running a negative campaign.

Jan, Evergreen, CO   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Bill tell Hillary to put her big girl panties on. What a joke, you are always coming to Hillary's defense when the going gets rough. Go Obama!!

Mike   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I personally agree with Bill on this one. The media coverage seems very slanted towards Obama. I have listened to several debates and still do not quite know where Obama stands on anything. I am not sold. Furthermore, New Hampshire is hardly the last stop in picking nominees.

People need to think long and hard on this one and not just accept Barak because the media says so.

Howard, NY   January 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

The "Punjab" thing was 7 months ago, and Obama repudiated it. Contrast this with the smears that the Clinton campaign has been pushing in the last month and you'll see who's doing a better job of running a positive campaign.

Emit   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Roger, I figure that HC is paying BC out of the campaign money. Nice way to make a few million bucks.

Where is the candidate that will sit down and calmly discuss what the issues are that they see, and what they will propose to do about the issues. You want change. Talk what you will change.

I will have to hand the Leadership nod to Barrak at this point. He came out talking Change, and now they are all doing it. There is a true leader…….

cah - ia   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I've been following these candidates for months (I'm from IA) and have been wondering why Obamba has been "handled with kid gloves." I'm not a fan of the Clintons but I say "Go Bill" - someone better start asking this man some serious questions and expect detailed, "can do answers." Yes, Obamba is a fantastic speaker but borrowing from a past election "Where's the beef?" And did I miss some info along the way but where is his Kansas mother and grandparents who actually raised him? Interesting…

PCM 01   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Mr. Clinton, your past beheaviour is not just a liability for this country but also a liability to Mrs. Clinton desires to become the presidential candidate for the Democaratic Party.
Mr.Clinton do not sweep away the last grains of repect that this country has for you.

Move on Mr.Clinton. Our country wants to do the same. Support the new generation of political leaders appearing at this election. We do not want to go back of the tyranny of the last 25 years of the Clinton/Bush experience.

The Political Spring is in the air… we do not need dark clouds from a muddy past.

My best wishes to you , your family and friends.

S in Texas   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Well, this is one Democrat who will not vote for a candidate based on appearances and sweetness. I pray Hillary wins. If she doesn't I'm staying home on election day. I will not vote for a candidate I do not believe in. I do not believe in Obama and he will never get my vote! Let the Republican win–you will have no one to blame but yourselves you Obama lack of intelligence supporters.

Kevin, Atlanta, GA   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I'm just sick of this whole thing. Too much double talk and trickery on both sides of the aisle. I just want it all to go away. I'm sick of this whole darn thing…

Bill-Will from Chicago   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Rebulican want to see Mrs Clinton win becasue they know it is a sure victory in November. The Rebulican will amp up their war on terror and other scare tactics to place fear in the hearts of voters. Power hungry republican would like to see another terrorist strike on America soil so they can lie how strong they are on terror, which will lead us to another war on terrror or for natual resources (oil) and further isolate us around the world.

OBAMA 08

Ryan G.   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Someone actually called Ken Starr an "honorable man"? That's a first.

The guy lobbied for the tobacco industry before he went after Clinton. There's no honor in that.

That said, go Obama.

lilarose   January 8th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I hope the media, which I think IS leading viewers into Obama's camp, will realize that not all of us are ready to throw Hillary out of the race.

I have talked with my female (older women) friends here in Oregon, and we are quite willing to vote for Hillary Clinton if we have the chance.

Are the eastern states going to decide for us whether or not we can vote for her in our primary?

About reporting that women might not be "ready" for a female president, I say that if we aren't now, we never will be. I am personally so ready to kick the guys out of the White House and let women have their chance!

MediaJunkie, Washington, DC   January 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Bill, couldn't you have brought all this up a bit sooner? Particularly the part about that Iraq speech being yanked from Obama's website? Hillary needs to get her attack dog back on his leash. If Obama's campaign is so negative, what did ol' Billy boy just do?

hawk   January 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

We need to kick Bill and Hillary out of the Democrat party. They are do more harm than good.

Sophia, Los Angeles   January 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Wow….Billie!!

Geez some1 is a little perturbed! Any1 to the poster who raises questions about is family in Kenya…what exactly is the problem? Remember to do your best to answer this without sounding like a complete racist or bigot…..on another note where is Monte Brown from NY the raving Hilary Supporter?????

Sam Sherman, Philadelphia, Pa.   January 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

It's time for the Baby Boomer generation to step aside. I like Bill Clinton but it is time for us to move on. I am tiring of the 60's generation dividing this country over past battles. We have important issues to deal with and the boomer's self-absorbtion is getting old. Mrs. Clinton, get out of the way, stay in the senate and let Obama unite the country!

J.T. richardson   January 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I really liked and supported Bill Clinton,but , PLEASE! Are we to believe the machine they have built and the professionals they have running the campaign are "hurt" because they lost in Iowa.

These guys are well know for their tactics and are just, if not more, guilty of using whatever it takes to win.

I believe the truth of the matter is this . . .the Clintons' want back in the White House and will do whatever is necessary to get there.

Twenty years of Bushs' and Clintons' is enough.

Ryan, New York, NY   January 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Jr., California,

From 1986-92 she was on the Board of Directors at Wal-Mart, helping to keep those pesky labor costs down for the company. Is that the sort of experience you're looking for? ;)

By the way, if anyone saw Gloria Steinem's op-ed in the NY Times today, I'm appalled that she claimed that Hillary has "an unprecedented eight years of on-the-job training in the White House."

My girlfriend works for a hospital - anyone interested in getting their chemo treatments from me?

dennis d   January 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

liar ken starr had 14 convictions

b13   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

"But the idea that one of these campaigns is positive and the other is negative when I know the reverse is true — and I have seen it and I have been blistered by it for months — is a little tough to take."

Uh…
So, does that mean that one was negative and one was positive?

Glad when it's over   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

It sounds like someone's camp is getting a bit nervous and desparate.

Anonymous   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Aman! I liked Bill's remarks.

Monte Brown, New York, NY   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Bill Clinton is right. The media has been unduly biased against Hillary Clinton and biased in favor of Barack Obama. The media is looking for another story to sell and Barack is playing the same games as the Republicans. Fox News would love to see Hillary lose because they know that Hillary is truly the only viable candidate that can win it for the Democrats and can send the right wing ideology into the abyss. Obama has not received any scrutiny, whatsoever. Is America voting for Obama because he is black? I am starting to think that some Americans feel that they have to sympathize with black people because of their race. Hillary Clinton never asked anyone to vote for her because she is a woman. Hillary wants to bring forth the change America needs. Obama just wants to score browning points because he definitely will not beat the Republicans. Are the Democrats becoming petty and superficial like the Republicans?

I feared that this would happen. It is quite evident that some people are just not listening. The media does not care who wins the race. As a black man, I am insulted by this primary race. A black person scoring a political victory is perceived as great but when that black man loses to the Republicans, it is back to square one. I hope white Americans are not trying to just throw us a bone by putting another black face in power because it won’t change a thing for black people here and abroad. Collin Powell held up anthrax that he alleged belonged to the Iraqis when it didn’t. Collin Powell is black. Condi Rice hasn’t made a single achievement in foreign policy worth noting, and she’s black. Black people still score the lowest on standardized exams and have the highest unemployment percentage in America. Will a black man who speaks well, but doesn’t have a plan, change that for black people. I am an educated black man who works for his living and who don’t want anyone feeling sorry for me. I see the direction this country needs to go in and the leader that will bring us there is Hillary Clinton.

I would also like to say that I am not affiliated with the Hillary Clinton campaign, and my views are mine. I am a liberal American who has lived through the last seven years with an observing mind. I don’t want the party of compassion to shoot itself in the foot by voting for false hope.

ratt   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Sounds like Bill has finally realized his third term is in jeopardy. No more Bush/Clinton dynasty nonsense. Go home baby boomers you wore out your welcome.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

You know what Bill, I have always had your back, but maybe I was wrong. Maybe you are a weasel that cares more about power than the Democratic Party, or the American people for that matter! Just go home and take your wife with you. The rest of us are trying to get on with the future of this country.

Ken   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I agree with former President Clinton that the Press seems to favor Mr.Obama and I guess that it because he creates a bigger story than Mrs.Clinton and other candidates.
The Press does not hardly even mention his background or his lack of experience for a position of monumental importance.
What Has Mr.Obama done that makes him think that he has the experience to run this Country?
If the voters wan't new blood and fresh idea's just get anybody off the street.

Travis H   January 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Press: please underscore that Obama himself never compared himself to Kennedy or King; Clinton did, and then used this as both a hubris argument against Obama and then a chance to re-introduce her experience (which now feels more like cynacism).

Surely doubting MLK and the Kennedys was not the end the Clinton's wanted. It seems to a young voter here that Hillary doesn't get it. She is fundamentally aloof to a deep desperation in voters. I've been reading Bobby Kennedy's speeches for the past year and watching Obama step into RFK's shadow. RFK said in South Africa once that "the answer is to rely on youth." We hear you Obama. You echo our desparation, our deepest political desires, which are as specific and adroit as they are inspired.

For many of us, the only politician we have known in our adult life is Bush.
Let it be said that our generation did not turn to drugs or violence or chaos. We studied hard. We waited. And we hoped.

mary   January 8th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Jr. from California, I have the same question. I can certainly understand the Clinton Machine claiming Hilary has 35 years of political exposure. But 35 years of political "experience?" Now that, Bill, is a fairy tale.

Chinez   January 8th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Bill - we are tired of the Clintons. It is time for Change. Your wife is actually dividing America. She is so hungry for power that I am afraid of the consequencies if she wins. Take a break and retire from politics. We cannot have a president who shows weakness to the American people.

It is our Time!!!!!!!

Mike Orlando, FL   January 8th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Way to go Bill! It's about time someone lays out the facts for Obama. He thinks he's going to straight-line it to the nomination, but he's wrong!

GO HILLARY 08!

MIKE   January 8th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

BILLYBOB BLAME GAME CONTINUES……………..

DESPERATE PEOPLE WILL DO AND SAY ANYTHING TO AVOID THE FACT THAT HRC IS NOT WHAT AMERICA WANTS.
FIRST LET’S GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT; KEN STARR SPENT THAT MONEY TO PROVE YOU’RE A LIAR BILL.
HOW MANY MORE EXCUSES ARE YOU GOING TO CLAIM FOR YOUR WIFES INFERIOR RECORDS?
JUST HOW MANY MORE ADVISORS DOES IT TAKE TO SHOW THAT YOUR CAMPAIGN IS SINKING, AND THAT YOU NEED TO ABANDON SHIP?
SOON YOUR BLAME GAME WILL COME TO AN END AS WILL THE CLINTON POLITICAL CAREERS.

Ryan, New Jersey   January 8th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I think it's pretty telling that no one in the mainstream media is backing Bill up on this, ie, there's no story here Bill.

dennis d   January 8th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

left wing wackos finally believe conservatives about the Clintons hooray

Roy C.   January 8th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I remember my first exposure to Obama. I was struck by him, by his articulate and moving speech. I predicted he would be a presidential candidate AT SOME POINT IN THE DISTANT FUTURE. I'm still struck by his charisma. However, I'm not impressed by either his experience or his voting record or how he has represented IL.

Hillary, on the other hand, is tried and true. It is hard to attack her on her positions and what she sees as needed to correct the results of 8 years of Bush/Cheney, plus health and educational support.

I wanted a Hillary/Obama ticket for this go around, with Hillary President and Obama a likely presidential candidate in the future — he's just not prepared/experienced enough at this time.

I love them both, but HILLARY WILL GET MY VOTE. She's substantive, knows the score and knows how to work within the parameters/constraints that exist in the presidential office.

Biggdawg   January 8th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Well, Bill certainly didn't lie in this instance. Obama is a media creation whose missteps are constantly sanitized, if not overlooked altogether, to no end. He's leading through no fault of his own. The media put him there.

Unfortunately for Hillary and Bill, though, they won't win in a fight with the media. It's a losing proposition. As unqualified as he is, the (liberal) media plans to take this guy as far as they can.

I'm not a Republican and I can't believe I'm saying this, but thank goodness the Right has their own national media network. I now understand completely why Murdoch felt the need to create FOX. I don't want another numbskull in the oval office no matter how warm and fuzzy he makes people feel. If the left wing media won't at least some modicum of balance and scrutinize this guy, I'm counting on FOX, Limbaugh and others to take him to task so that we can find out what's he's about once and for all. And it will be quite amusing to watch.

Obama is selling wolf tickets, pure and simple.

Hillary '08!

Donna   January 8th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Unfortunately or fortunately, depending upon your point-of-view regarding the Dem candidates, these words from Bill sound suspuciously like the nails in the coffin of the Hillary campaign.

Obviously, Bill is arguing media bias ("sanitation") from the same media that treated him as a darling. Well, for whatever reasons, they don't love your wife as they loved you. Whereas you could pass obviously planned machinations off as boyish, Hope, AK, charm … she does not have that same talent. And, unfortunately, while running for her, Bill, your charm has also died.

I have no clue who I'm voting for in the primaries yet as I take a jaded view of all of the marketing and planned mechanics that go into all of the campaigns, but I do hear a death knell sounding for Hillary.

Aditya Adhikari   January 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

"Sour Grapes"

Mrs. Clinton Crys Foul, and Bully Clinton Screams Bloody Murder.

Clitons should stop sobbing, they had a easy ride for 8 years in Whitehouse, did nothing to protect the nation.

Shame on Mr. Clinton to play dirt game, these tricks are not going to work anymore.

OBAMA is here to stay Mr. Clinton.

Mark V.   January 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

It is sad to see Bill Clinton to stoop so low.

kc   January 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

HILLARY PROBLEM IS,SHE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT GITTING
LOBBIST OUT OF WASHINGTON. MOST VOTERS WANT CORPERATION
GONE. NOW SHE WANTS CHANGE,NOW TRYING TO TELL US WHAT
SHE THINK WE WANT HEAR. TO LATE.

Garry Lemons, Benton, Arkansas   January 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

You folks are crazy if for one minute you actually think Obama has what it takes to run this country and get us out of the mess MOST of you put us in.
Obama is a good man, but when it comes to running this country you are very sadly and quite confused if you think he can make a difference. You all seem to be so against Clinton and BY GOD she has the guts and the knowledge to do what is right. Does Obama??????? Check his voting record and see how many times he actually showed up to vote.
If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, I WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN for the FIRST time in my life!

BJ   January 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

To DD from NY:
How do you know OBAMA's family is living in poverty. Have you been to Kenya before or just making an uneducated assumption that all Africans live in poverty. DD, go ahead and make another uneducated assumption and vote for Hillary.

Obama 2008

Juliana Smith   January 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

When is the media going to step up in asking Senator Obama about his stand on Irag and the war?. He got it easy while the world is in chaos. He doesn't have any solution nor understanding of the Middle East. Liiving in Indonesia as a child for a short period doesn't qualify him as knowledgable about the Muslim world. Do you think the Middle East would be better off before Irag war? Only Obama or perhaps Sadam Hussein would think that way.

Obama is full of talk but nothing to prove that he has been there and has been able to solve the problem. He is a great preacher but he can't lead this country through preaching. The future of this country would be at stake under him.

The media has been so soft on him that it is an insult to our intelligence.

He is using his race to intimidate the media to ask him sensitive questions. He doesn't face the scrutiny like Hillary and Romney.

What did he do for the health care while he was in the senate?

Ken   January 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Thanks for speaking up for Hilary and telling others the truth about Obama. All Obama is doing is telling all of the blind people what they want to hear, while he will NEVER be able to bring about change in Washington for many reasons, lack of experience, NO clout, does NOT have the right experience to take on Washington.

Watch out also, for hearing what is going on in Kenya, Obama will start his own war there, just as Bush started to try and finish what his father was unable to complete in Iraq.

Are you all dumb and blind? WAKE UP AMERICA AND LET US TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY BY GETTING HILARY ELECTED INTO THE WHITE HOUSE!

Celia   January 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Bravo Bill (I can’t believe I am applauding you this time)
The Media has been protecting this two-faced fake for such a long time. The American people are just plain idiots if they fall for this non-sense once again. We got fooled twice by Bush. Will we be deceived once more?
I am so tired of this manipulation over an entire country. Can Americans just read more and depend less on this corrupted body? We are a very ignorant civilization! We will not survive another 2100 years if we don't stop letting others control us - WAKE UP you idiots and stop listening to the biased Media.
It is just poor entertainment

shanna   January 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

If obama is so wonderful why didnt he take his harvard degree and help his grandmother.Why? because he has bigger plans. to change the world. Obama is anti-jewish.anti-hispanic,anti-christian,and most of all anti-american,Wake up people,He didnt decide to run yesterday, this has been planned his entire life.

SAM   January 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

What is Obama's background - Muslim. His father and stepfather were muslim. He went to a radical school. Is he trying to get in to take our country down from the inside out? I would like an answer at my email. Thank you - SAM

diane   January 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I would ask all of us, as voters who need to be informed in order to make wise decisions, to challenge Hilary to explain how she has been a change agent for the last 35 years. An itemized chronological answer would be most helpful.

It seems to me that a blanket statement such as this begs for more. You cannot simply throw out a statement such as this and keep repeating it without sufficient proof to back it up.

Rick Abrantes   January 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I t was Abraham Lincoln that said the we, the United States of America, would be taken from with in.

Read and take into account his up bringing not what he is saying now.

Kp
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Oprah Winfrey
will join Democrat Barack Obama again on the campaign trail, this time visiting the early contest states of Iowa , New Hampshire and South Carolina , the candidate's campaign said.

THIS IS THE PERSON SHE WANTS TO BACK AND SUPPORT!

Who is Barack Obama?

Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHIEST from Wichita, Kansas.

Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii . When Obama was two years old,
his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya …. His mother then married Lolo
Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia When Obama was 6 years old, the
family relocated to Indonesia . Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta He
also spent two years in a Catholic school.

Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point
out that, "He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school."

Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that Obama's introduction
to Islam came via his father, and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality,
the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct influence over his son's education.

Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam.
Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta Wahabism is
the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world.

Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN
when seeking Major public office in the United States , Barack Hussein Obama has
joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background.
ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy
Bible, but instead the Kuran (Their equivalency to our Bible, but very different beliefs)

Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential candidacy. The
Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better
way to start than at the highest level - through the President of the United States ,
one of their own!!!!

Please forward to everyone you know. Would you want this man leading our country?
…… NOT ME!!

If you do not ever forward anything else, please forward this to all your contacts………this is very scary to think of what lies ahead of us here in our own United States …….. better heed this and pray about it and share it.

THIS DEFINITELY WARRANTS LOOKING INTO. THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED, "ONE NATION UNDER GOD". ALMIGHTY GOD,
NOT THE GOD OF THE KORAN.
AMERICA needs to be aware of this incident!!
I had heard about this, but a picture is definitely worth 1000 words! God save us!!!

SB   January 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

What i don't get about Obama is how can he make all this change if he is so left.

I mean how is he going to get along with anyone and change anything?

I think he makes it more left-right. Or is Obama so soft in his positions that he can make things happen?

I don't really see what the fuss is for Obama. What does he stand for. He is VERY polarizing. Think about his as president. What is he gonna do? Take the country hard left. Is the country ready for THAT change?

If yes, I get his appeal, but I don't see the coutnry wanting to do that.

mexan   January 8th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Obama Hussein should step-up to the recent claims made by Hilary on his "present, present & present" he certainly has no good judgement on politics,
war or even social health. He would definitely be good to entertain all the americans for the desperate feelings the bush legacy will leave behind

Jacko 08

JSUMMER   January 8th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

How can Bill Clinton speak about honesty on the behalf of his wife, when while in office he was an embarrasment to her with all his infidelities? He also was the Grinch who stole all our jobs by singning the North American Free Trade Agreement. No Bill we haven"t forgotton about you.

Former Auto Worker and UAW Member
Jim

THAT GREG KLINE GUY   January 8th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

What? Hillary can't speak for herself. She needs to hang onto big-gun Bill for defense. Geez, the wangling from the Hillary camp lately is beyond the pale.

Is it just me, or are there five Hillary news items for every Obama's one.. That's just wrong. Who does Hillary know to effect such a thing. Oh ya, corporations.

And while generally one should never question a persons feelings, I think the whole "tearful Clinton" episode yesterday, was staged to change public perception of her insensate shrewdness. I can't recall her EVER being emotional before. And now she's all about "change", well, ever since Iowa.

Obams isn't just change, he's sincere change, and the right change, with class and vision. Hillary rallies are old-school cheerleader ra-ra, cheesy t-shirts thrown into the crowds, with her stated entitlement of "When I'm president", like it's a fore-gone conclusion. Obama rallies are real, no BS, warm down-to-earth events, firm yet unassuming. He presents himself as part of a team, our team. We need this real change and healing in our country.

Stephen   January 8th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Bill Clinton is correct about the voting records. What he doesn't understand is that people aren't voting based on policy (similar between the two), they are voting on who is more likely to bring an end to the partisan war and hatred in Washington. That is the "change" people are voting for. The people are done with the environment in DC and are doing something to improve it.

Experience? Who care? Think about what we've endured the last 8 years, and ask yourself if Obama can do worse.

Carlton   January 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Bill Clinton: "Give me a break. This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen."

Much like your ordeal with your wife staying with you, and then she goes on to win the "pity vote" in New York? Come on Bill, thats no where near the biggest fairy tale you've ever seen!

We need some fresh faces, and some fresh views on American Politics, and Edwards and Obama have what it takes to make sure that happens. Newsweek did an article on Obama 3 years ago, titled "Seeing Purple"; Red and Blue bickering have divided America, so combining the like minds for a Purple nation would be nice. United States should be more United.. We don't need the same "experience" from the mid 90's, it's time to "change"!

Dennis   January 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

For how many years is this country going to be blind sighted about the fact that 'experienced' does not mean good! Look at our current prez for galaxy's sake. What we need a honorable person with a clean conscience. Someone who can garner respect from not only Americans but the entire world. Clinton does not fit that profile.
GO OBAMA 08

Michael, Columbus, IN   January 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

desperation, that's all it is. and since when did anyone respect whining? that's all i hear. the little fifth grader on the playground, saying "its not fair."

Mr./Mrs. Clinton: If you truly believe for one minute that the media has been unfair to you, please readjust your rabbitt ears. All the magazines, all the newsnetworks have been eithering declaring Hillary as the shoe-in or summizing that she would be the nomination. Even Fox News is rooting for her based on last night's cry coverage.

Puh-lease.

Obama '08…for a new America.

Michelle   January 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

If Osama (I mean Obama) wins, I am afraid I will have to vote republican to continue to fight terrorism. They want to kill us, people!

Gobama, NY, NY   January 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

IGNORE BILL CLINTON!

HE IS NOT RUNNING FOR ANYTHING, except another shot at White House interns; because his wife is not fulfilling of or unwilling to fulfill marital obligations! LOL

Frederic   January 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Black Obama is the real deal…..It's time for us to take back our country……payback time…..Tigerwoods, Oprah and now Obama….5 more years and we can own this country …..afterall we built it.

Josh   January 8th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Bill I used to have respect for you–now you are becoming exactly what the REP say you are–a lying, scoundrel!

Obama 08

Joe   January 8th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Bill

You forgot to mention Obama's minister's trip to Libya.

There's a story pinging around the Internet about how Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) paid a visit to Libya in 1984 and met with Louis Farrakhan, the Chicago-based Nation of Islam leader whose anti-Semitic remarks have long inflamed relations between blacks and Jews.

But it wasn't Obama who took the 1984 trip. It was his pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.

In the Times story of March 6, Wright is quoted saying that "when [Obama's] enemies find out that in 1984 I went to Tripoli … with Farrakhan, a lot of his Jewish support will dry up quicker than a snowball in hell."

Don (San Diego, CA)   January 8th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

A majority of this countries married citizens are adulturers themselves, we just never hear or talk about it. I certainly don't condone what President Clinton did while in office…….shame on him, but millions of married Americans are just as guilty of committing adultery………….just don't tell your wives or husbands! Shhhh!!!

Joann, Cranston RI   January 8th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Wow - Good going Bill - I am a Hillary supporter all the way but I didn't know about the negative issue on Obama. See this is what the press is doing. When Hillary was the front runner they kept poking at her but now that Obama is in front they keep calling him the "golden boy". Saying his speeches are so inspiring just like Martin Luther King. Well who do you think is writing his speeches!!! Oh wake up everyone - this guy's all talk.

Obama_in_cali_on_Feb5   January 8th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

If Bill Clinton had done a better job of honoring his wife while he was President, more people would respect them now.

And I don't find Obama cocky. I find him empowering - he makes me want to be better for my country. No other candidate has done that in a long time. That's the CHANGE that old-schoolers hate….

Funny that the same generation that fought for the lower voting age now finds that they are the establishment, resisting the ways of the future.

Karen   January 8th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Only in American, the land of consumers and obesity (oh to have the stereotype of being considered intelligent) can the media lead the public around by the nose and get them to regurgitate a new definition of negative (sounds like Bush coming up with new definitions). Only in the land of entertainment tv would pointing out a voting record be considered a bad thing. What delusion are you living under when you don't look at the laws made by the people you elect to make laws? You've got the government you deserve.

I agree absolutely, OBAMA 08. He's perfect for the Presidency. His voting record sucks. Get him out of the senate before he can do anymore damage. He can take a few hundred of his buddies with him. Under these requirements, they're perfect for the presidency too.

mchenry   January 8th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Excuse me but why the focus on Obama's family in Kenya? The man has family in Hawaii too. They came from Kansas but everyone always has to talk about his Muslim, Kenyan family. He is not responsible for them. He barely knows them. They did not raise him. His father was not a part of his life but everyone wants to paint Obama as some sort of subversive, unAmerican type because his absent father happens to be from Kenya. If his name was John Smith and his father was from Michigan would he be OK then? His name and his father are irrelvant. His message and his positions are what counts.

Carol   January 8th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Hey, now Clinton has "young" people seated behind him, but boy do they looked bored!

Both Clintons are such phoneys.

Harry, NY NY   January 8th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Some people just have no idea how to retire with class. Just imagine if all former presidents had no idea how to let go and always intruded on the FUTURE direction of the presidency.

kedf   January 8th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Obama supporters…You think Obama is an agent of change but did you watch the video from his home town in Africa? What did he do to change his grandma situation/ From what I see she still poor, living in that village with his uncle trying to make a living and as you see he is living a very good life here. Did you ask yourself even if his grandma came in America even once to see how he is living?
Change is not just a word, you show leadership by working for change, not just singing. Watch the video and see it for yourself if in fact he did at least built a nice house for his grandma. It cost only $10000 to built a nice house in Africa and he can afford it. We African always even turn American citizen always improve our family situation. That is the least you can do to show love for your root. I don't see that in Obama and you American are just getting fool by the sweet talk. Do you know why women somethimes can not pick good men from bad? Same reason because they get fool by the sweet talk and charisma.

Aaron   January 8th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

President Clinton's comments illustrate why people are drawn to Obama and away from bitter, people dividing politics.

KT   January 8th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Few months ago, Obama was unknown to everyone beside that he was the new Senator in the political arena. Now strongly holding the path to the white house, the old-timers in the political and the " Crooking" arena like the Clintons knows how to throw desperate accusations… it is the politics of the falling star…

Now who want a president that cries on National TV because she is falling behind in the polls?????

Jack K.   January 8th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Great news!!!

With Bill stirring up the OpraBama camp–we'll begin seeing their true colors.

Meanwhile, John Edwards–stays on agenda. He consistently portrays is crusade to make meaningful change in government dealings with the very same "power brokers" who are handling the other two (government outsourcing consortiums, professional PAC's, financial consortium's).

There's still an opportunity to restore representation by the people!!
John Edwards–the one who got ALL the other candidates to begin making CHANGE a part of their agenda's. He's like Coke–the REAL thing!

Srini   January 8th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I am an Indian from the subcontient and have no voting rights. But should I have the voting option then I would have definitely voted for Obama. The crux of USA constitution is to have fresh leader (read ideas) ev