You people that are voting for Obama are going to be very suprised IF he should win the nominee as there will be a change again only worse that BUSH. He doesn't have the experience needed to hold the most important job in the country. We can not go thru another President that has to learn on the job. See what a mess we are in right now with BUSH!
Hillary is our only chance of hope. She will be come the best President we ever had if only given a chance to prove herself. She has the experience, qualification and ability to bring change to our great country once again. Obama has not been tested and will have to learn. We don't have time for him to learn on the job. Our country is in a real mess. We are in war, in debt, in recession, loosing jobs, too dependandant on oil from other countries. Take a good look at what BUSH is leaving the next President. Stop talking about Bill he is not running! Bill is not saying anything any different than Michelle is of Obama. All the media is scared to really get the low down on this Obama character. They only put out there what you want to hear. He will say anything to get elected. Hillary has been tested in all areas of her life and will lead the country to a great victory. She will make history becasue she will be the First Woman President.
Get off the tidal wave of Obama or drown. Vote Hillary 2008

Go Hillary for the election today. I no longer think of Ted, Caroline,Oprah and others that have endorsed Obama to be nothing than just their opinion. This does not mean because these people endorse him that is good. Most people if they are voting have a right to make up their own mind and not be influnced by others. I feel like Hillary is the best choice to walk into this mess that she will inherit from BUSH. Believe me I would not want this mess, but it will tak a strong person with experience to create the change we need to get us out of this mess….recession included. Bush has done nothing in the last 7 years but spend money and go into a war that was not worth the lives or money that has been lost.
Wake up people we do not need another person in office that is not qualified.
Vote Hillary 2008.

I'm watching the debate right now and I like to see both of them talk about how they feel and what they want to do for everyone but when they start doing he said she said that turns me off all the time, and I'm getting sick hearing Hiliary's come backs, Grow up

OBMAM 08

Bill Clinton has received my support and kind thoughts. His Republican like slime comments about Borack may win this battle for Hiliary, but watch out when you want the hard working Iowa voters during the real contest. The hours I would have put in for any of the three candidates have been spent. Bill, you will not win me back.

BILL CLINTON HAS REDEFINED THE TERM "WAILING WILLY". THE TIME TO WRITE HISTORY IS WHEN YOU ARE ACTUALLY IN THE OVAL OFFICE, NOT AFTER YOU HAVE SOILED IT. MANY OF US ARE DOG TIRED OF HIS FACE, HIS VOICE, HIS UNENDING BID FOR ATTENTION. HE HAS ALWAYS NEEDED TO CLUTCH A SKIRT TO DEFINE HIMSELF, NOW IN HIS ATTEMPT TO RIDE BACK TO ATTENTION BY HOLDING ON TO THE HEM OF HILLARY'S, HE IS PULLING HER DOWN, AND IS THE BEST TOOL THE CONSERVATIVES HAVE IN COUNTERING THEIR AGENDA.

Some people's comments explain why Bush got the office for the second time even after rigging the election for the first time. If somebody thinks Obama is racist then we need to close this thing. I was participating because i thought it involved serious and educated minds. I am not supporting Hillary or Obama but it is ludicrous for someone to call him a racist. If you are looking for racism look out somewhere else. Or may be you just don't understand what it means. Please consult a dictionary.

OBMAM is a rasist and if you supporting voters would just check out his background you would not cast your vote for this man. If you are hell bent on voting for him after looking into his past then do not complain when were are in worse shape with him in office. OBMAM being President would be worse than BUSh's 3rd term. If you are not afraid to look at his background then make a intellegent decision after reading all the background information then the information you are reading is not what he really stands for.
The only intellegent qualified person to win the Presidency is HILLARY.

If you are going to critized Hillary or Bill for something they say then do not take their message out of text and turn it around to mean what you want. Show the WHOLE statement. That is what is wrong with all of the media. This is HIllary's race not Bill's. She is a intellegent lady that has the qualifications to be President. Wake up you jerks and stop giving her a hard tiome. She is putting her self thru all of this scrunity to help US from this BUSH era.
Get behind her and look at her qualifactions and stop knit picking on partical statments. I think you need to look at this Obmam long and hard and investigate into some of his backgrounds. Then compare them for yourself. Then you will see how inexperienced he really is.
By the way did you see what a GREAT job Hillary did this morning on MEet The Press. She was put into soem pretty tough questions by him and came thru with flying colors. If you missed it then I suggest you go back and find out what was said so you will have the whole picture of her and how smart she is.
I am not convinsed more than ever that she is the ONLY one running that is READY to become President for 2008. Look what Mess she is walking inot that BUSH will leave. Bill left a surplus and BUSh spent it and millions more. Bill was our Best President in 30 years but you know what HILLARY will be much better than BILL. She is her on woman and has been tested and gruled by the media. Don't vote for a young inexperienced OBMAM that is talking the talk with no record to see. Go with HIllay who can talk the talk and walk the walk.
GO HILLARY! Our Future BEST PRESIDENT. A real change from what we have now.

You know, it really amazes me that the public is even considering putting the Clinton's back in the White House. This sort of stuff is not unique when it comes to the Clinton's, their entire political career is speckled with it. It is the last thing this country needs. More partisan bickering, scandals in the White House, and nothing of substance getting done for the greater good of everyone. Please, look at the history of this political family, and ask yourself, is it really worth it? Are they really that good? I think not.

I like other Black Americans, think some people are confused in thinking that because Mr. Obama is Black that he will get all of the Black votes. I believe that Mr.Obama should not take the Black vote for granted. Mr. Obama should recant his previous statement that more Black will come out to vote just because he is running for President. I also believe that Former President Clinton was correct in saying that if Mr. Obama believes he can pull out of Iraq right away if he becomes president he is in fact believing in a fairy tale. What plan has he outlined in pulling out of Iraq? What previous experience in Mr. Obama career has demonstated an ability accomplish a major task as pulling out of Iraq? Promises of accomplishing this mission is what it is a fairy tale promise. Being Black does not guarentee black votes!

Women Are Never Front-Runners
By GLORIA STEINEM
Correction Appended

THE woman in question became a lawyer after some years as a community organizer, married a corporate lawyer and is the mother of two little girls, ages 9 and 6. Herself the daughter of a white American mother and a black African father — in this race-conscious country, she is considered black — she served as a state legislator for eight years, and became an inspirational voice for national unity.

Be honest: Do you think this is the biography of someone who could be elected to the United States Senate? After less than one term there, do you believe she could be a viable candidate to head the most powerful nation on earth?

If you answered no to either question, you’re not alone. Gender is probably the most restricting force in American life, whether the question is who must be in the kitchen or who could be in the White House. This country is way down the list of countries electing women and, according to one study, it polarizes gender roles more than the average democracy.

That’s why the Iowa primary was following our historical pattern of making change. Black men were given the vote a half-century before women of any race were allowed to mark a ballot, and generally have ascended to positions of power, from the military to the boardroom, before any women (with the possible exception of obedient family members in the latter).

If the lawyer described above had been just as charismatic but named, say, Achola Obama instead of Barack Obama, her goose would have been cooked long ago. Indeed, neither she nor Hillary Clinton could have used Mr. Obama’s public style — or Bill Clinton’s either — without being considered too emotional by Washington pundits.

So why is the sex barrier not taken as seriously as the racial one? The reasons are as pervasive as the air we breathe: because sexism is still confused with nature as racism once was; because anything that affects males is seen as more serious than anything that affects “only” the female half of the human race; because children are still raised mostly by women (to put it mildly) so men especially tend to feel they are regressing to childhood when dealing with a powerful woman; because racism stereotyped black men as more “masculine” for so long that some white men find their presence to be masculinity-affirming (as long as there aren’t too many of them); and because there is still no “right” way to be a woman in public power without being considered a you-know-what.

I’m not advocating a competition for who has it toughest. The caste systems of sex and race are interdependent and can only be uprooted together. That’s why Senators Clinton and Obama have to be careful not to let a healthy debate turn into the kind of hostility that the news media love. Both will need a coalition of outsiders to win a general election. The abolition and suffrage movements progressed when united and were damaged by division; we should remember that.

I’m supporting Senator Clinton because like Senator Obama she has community organizing experience, but she also has more years in the Senate, an unprecedented eight years of on-the-job training in the White House, no masculinity to prove, the potential to tap a huge reservoir of this country’s talent by her example, and now even the courage to break the no-tears rule. I’m not opposing Mr. Obama; if he’s the nominee, I’ll volunteer. Indeed, if you look at votes during their two-year overlap in the Senate, they were the same more than 90 percent of the time. Besides, to clean up the mess left by President Bush, we may need two terms of President Clinton and two of President Obama.

But what worries me is that he is seen as unifying by his race while she is seen as divisive by her sex.

What worries me is that she is accused of “playing the gender card” when citing the old boys’ club, while he is seen as unifying by citing civil rights confrontations.

What worries me is that male Iowa voters were seen as gender-free when supporting their own, while female voters were seen as biased if they did and disloyal if they didn’t.

What worries me is that reporters ignore Mr. Obama’s dependence on the old — for instance, the frequent campaign comparisons to John F. Kennedy — while not challenging the slander that her progressive policies are part of the Washington status quo.

What worries me is that some women, perhaps especially younger ones, hope to deny or escape the sexual caste system; thus Iowa women over 50 and 60, who disproportionately supported Senator Clinton, proved once again that women are the one group that grows more radical with age.

This country can no longer afford to choose our leaders from a talent pool limited by sex, race, money, powerful fathers and paper degrees. It’s time to take equal pride in breaking all the barriers. We have to be able to say: “I’m supporting her because she’ll be a great president and because she’s a woman.”

Gloria Steinem is a co-founder of the Women’s Media Center.

all the anti clinton comments are mostly from male's….does that say the male ego's if hillary getting president will be tough on the boys,,,,whaa!!!!! i can't believe gown men would say such things about a female…i am glad i don't know any of you….what has this country come to,when we can be so vicious and hateful. obama is young,inexpereince and has to work his way up the ladder. for ANYONE to vote for him needs to read about him,his family and his voting record…maybe if you did that you might come to your senses.if obama gets president we will find ourselves in the same position we are in now,,a inexperience prsident that fumbles over every issue.if the media would ask him the tough questions, like they ask hillary maybe some truths woulod come out.
is middle name is hssien.the republicans will love it if obama gets president they are already saying they will use his inexpereince to win the election.wake up……
maybe all the big male ego's out there need to get a brain…i didn't rwalize we had sooooooooo many chauvist males in this country…shame on you

If we want to talk about experience, then Bush wife should be putting up her resume for 2012, Well we all know that Jeb Bush is next, America is too great to be run as a dynastic club, her experience is lock and key in the archives, release lets see what she did while in the white house.

We need good judgment at this critical time; not a crying lady, their are lot of strong ladies out their to offer the body change she is talking about.

You Go HILLARY!!!
Well all I can say is if we want someone that knows what needs to be done of this MESS George Bush has us in they will vote HILLARY. We can not afford to chance another someone with not enough experience. Obama this is no job for you. We are tired of gettting someone and letting them have on the job trainning. We are still paying for that now and will be for many years, because of BUSH.
Obama wants to compare hismset to MLK and JFK. Come on give me a break there will never be another of either of these great men. Obama might want to be but don't be fooled. You voters need to check this man out and get off of the wave that is just going along for the ride. This election is very important and people need to wake up. We can not have another republican president…talk about spenders. Bush spent everything Clinton had and still has us in DEEP DEEP debt. Clinton's record will prove she is the only one that is really qualified to be President. I best you can't find anyone that said they voted for GW Bush now. Well we can not afford to turn our top office over to someone that is NOT ready. He might be later on, but this is not the time. We will be challenged again by the terrortist. We NEED to be ready and Hillary is the ONLY one that is ready.
Don't be fooled, we can not keep going down this same road. Obama is would be a change but not the right change for America.
VOTE change for America….HILLARY for 2008 the only one smart enough and qualified to prepare us to get out of the war and help the middle class.
Stop giving her a hard time and focus on the issues. With a democratic congress and President we might be able to clean up the BUSH era.
HILLARY IS OUR ONLY HOPE For the next 8 years. By that time Obama might be ready…..but not now.

Wake up people Bill has nothing to say, is just cheap political attack, he just telling the few that cares to listen that having a black president is the biggest fairy tales, is a political language, he wouldn't put it straight

You people are blind. It's not a tactic and it's not a trick, she has always been that way about black people, racism and the things she speaks about and always will be. Like it or not, that is who she is. She has done a lot as NY Senator. You could say she is making it up if she didn't have a track record but she does. Show me Obama's record and what he has done – oh wait – HE DOESN'T HAVE ONE!!!!!!!!

Her list:

In 2000, Hillary was elected to the United States Senate from New York. As Senator, Hillary has continued her advocacy for children and families and has been a national leader on homeland security and national security issues.

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Hillary worked with her colleagues to secure the funds New York needed to recover and rebuild. She fought to provide compensation to the families of the victims, grants for hard-hit small businesses, and health care for front line workers at Ground Zero. And she continues to work for resources that enable New York to grow, to improve homeland security for New York and other communities, and to protect all Americans from future attacks.

She is the first New Yorker ever to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee, working to see that America's military has the necessary resources to protect our national security. She has visited troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and at Fort Drum in New York, home of the 10th Mountain Division and other New York bases, as well as at Walter Reed Military Hospital. She has learned first-hand the challenges facing American combat forces. Hillary passed legislation to track the health status of our troops so that conditions like Gulf War Syndrome would no longer be misdiagnosed. She is an original sponsor of legislation that expanded health benefits to members of the National Guard and Reserves and has been a strong critic of the Administration's handling of Iraq.

But Hillary has recognized that we can't ignore our problems at home while we face challenges overseas. She has introduced legislation to tie Congressional salary increases to an increase in the minimum wage, because she believes if America's working people don't deserve a raise, neither does Congress. She has supported a variety of middle-class tax cuts, including marriage penalty relief, property tax relief, and reduction in the Alternative Minimum Tax, and supports fiscally responsible pay-as-you-go budget rules. She helped pass legislation that encouraged investment to create jobs in struggling communities through the Renewal Communities program. She has championed legislation to bring broadband Internet access, which is so important in today's information economy, to rural America.

In the Senate, Hillary has not wavered in her work to expand quality affordable health care to more Americans. She worked to strengthen the Children's Health Insurance Program, which increased coverage for children in low income and working families. She authored legislation that has been enacted to improve quality and lower the cost of prescription drugs and to protect our food supply from bioterrorism. She sponsored legislation to increase America's commitment to fighting the global HIV/AIDS crisis, and is now leading the fight for expanded use of information technology in the health care system to decrease administrative costs, lower premiums, and reduce medical errors.

Her strong advocacy for children continues in the Senate. Some of Hillary's proudest achievements have been her work to ensure the safety of prescription drugs for children, with legislation now included in the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, and her legislation to help schools address environmental hazards. She has also proposed expanding access to child care. She has passed legislation that will bring more qualified teachers into classrooms and more outstanding principals to lead our schools.

Hillary has been a powerful advocate for women in the Senate. Her commitment to supporting the rights guaranteed in Roe v. Wade and to reducing the number of abortions by reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies was hailed by the New York Times as "frank talk…(and) a promising path." Hillary is one of the original cosponsors of the Prevention First Act to increase access to family planning. Her fight with the Bush Administration ensured that Plan B, an emergency contraceptive, will be available to millions of American women and will reduce the need for abortions.

Hillary is strongly committed to making sure that every American has the right to vote in fair, accessible, and credible elections. She introduced the Count Every Vote Act of 2005 to ensure better protection of votes and to ensure that every vote is counted.

In 2006, New Yorkers reelected Hillary to the Senate with 67 percent of the vote.

"Hillary passed legislation to track the health status of our troops"

I just witnessed the burial of my 22 year old active 82nd Airborne Army cousin, who was like a brother, at Arlington National this past weekend. He went through sickness after sickness until his final sickness over the holidays that resulted in his final passing. The first sickness occurred while fighting in Afghanistan and then kept coming back when he came home. When he got sick again and was training for Iraq, they told him to 'suck it up'. He got married last summer to his high school sweetheart and their whole marriage was him being sick from fighting overseas and not being taken care of properly over there and over here.

Thank you Hillary for caring, we need more care for our troops. Maybe if there was more care for our military personnel he would still be alive today.

What has Obama REALLY done!? Besides talk like a preacher in a church and act and compare himself to MLK & JFK (he isn't even close). I am just waiting for his next speech that starts with "I have a dream…." because he is oh so close.

If I wanted t vote for Hiliarym which I DO NOT, the sight ad sound of Bill getting his mouth flapping about ANYTHING related to his wife's campaign would make me not vote for her. My fear is if she gets in WHO will be the president? Bill or Hiliary???

He disgraced the White House once, I refuse to give him another chance.

I just couldn't believe that Hilary has so many tricks when I was the tears in her eyes just one day before election. I just don't know when people will wake up to realize what kind of people the Clintons are. The Clintons always use black people and lies to advance themselves while they profoundly express how much they love the black people and how truthful they are. She went to Flatbush in Brooklyn to participate the parade of black people and held babies. But when it came to buy a house, they bought a house in a place where you couldn't find any black people. Bill had so many girlfriends, but which one is a black girl? Now Bill professes that the woman he married is the best woman, the smartest, the most caring, bla, bla, bla. If this is the case, why did he have so many extra-marital affairs with other women? Isn't his lady the best woman, the smartest, the most caring woman in the world? It is a big lie again.

It takes a super black man like Obama to see through what the Clintons are. Obama will unite the nation while the Clintons divide the nation to advance themselves financially and politically.

Hilliary and Bill will do anything to get back in the White House again. She is a big manipulator, those were crocodile tears. I hope people can see that she has done nothing as a senator of NY. What experience and record of public service she is talking about. Yes, it's very personal for her to win ……. not for the country or us but only for herself.

Another thing – about the conservatives that say they will back Obama. It's called 'I will back him now, but not when it comes to election time'. It's called politics. That is why a lot of NH Indepenents that usually vote Dem voted for McCain so that Romney wouldn't win. It doesn't mean they want to vote for McCain or that they want to vote Rep, it is a tactic. And that is the same thing the conservatives are doing with Obama – they say they back him up now so that people will vote for him because they feel that they can beat him out over Hillary. It is too bad it is such a game, but it is. The same games were played in Iowa, and yes you Obama backers, Obama played the same dirty tricks there so calling out the Clintons for playing dirty is the pot calling the kettle black.

Mr. Bll Clinton is 100% correct on his speech againts Obama. When it comes to debate between Bill Clinton and Obama I don't think Mr. Obama has a chance to win. Mr. Clinton is an excellent orator and debater.

Hillary has a very long political track record. Why do you think there will be gridlock in the Senate, Prez, if she is elected? If you know her background and all of the political work that she has done since she was very young, you would know that she grew up as a Republican and a Goldwater Girl. She knows both sides of the spectrum and has even said that she is to quote "a mind conservative and a heart liberal" when she stepped down as the President of the Young Republicans at Wellesley after changing her views during the American Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. She left the Republican party for good after being part of both parties in 1968 when she saw veiled" racist messages at the RNC. If anyone would know how to unite the parties, Hillary is THE ONE because she knows both sides and can play to both parties. If you know Obama's background, he is more Socialist than she is, besides his wavering on women's rights – so I don't know how he believes he can unite the parties being so left-wing under the covers and not having any real decisiveness on issues in the Senate.

She has a long track record of working for children, families and for the American middle class – the heart of our country – to make us stronger and to make us better people. She has a good heart, good intentions and comes from a working middle-class family whose mother came from a dysfunctional family and was abandoned along with her sibling at the age of 8, yet was still able to raise her children with family values and a strong educations. Hillary knows what she was given by a mother that wasn't given much and she seems to want to give that back to our country. She doesn't sugar coat her speeches, they are from the heart and are true to what she believes in and what she has worked for her entire career. Take a look at her work, her life and what she stands for. You all talk about where Obama comes from and what he has gone through, Hillary's background wasn't spoonfed to her – she had to work for it and was taught to stand up for herself and that is what she did to win in NH.

GO HILLARY! Don't let these boys bully you around.

What really has Obama done for the nation? He is a good speaker and has some charm, beside that he has nothing to show for. Obama fans wake up. This is not a movie or a ball game. If the nation wants to have a fair chance to replace the tyrannical regime of last 7 years, then be practical and don not blow this opportunity. Republicans will like nothing more than having Obama as the Dem candidate. They are licking at their chops, as they even do not have to use their dirty tricks.
vote for Obama = vote for any republicam. Period.

Mrs Clinton is the ONLY candidate with a solid Science and Space Technology policy: Obama has already said he will delay/cancel (same thing) America's manned lunar program. How can he lack Vision so, when America's space budget is LESS than 0.7% percent of the Federal Budget?!! AMERICA CAN EASILY AFFORD IT!!

I have withdrawn my support from Hillary and placed it behind Obama because of Bill Clinton's actions. I have always supported the Clintons but the curtain was pulled back for me one too many times revealing their slimy tactics. They are no better than Bush and Karl Rove.

I don't like Bill out on the Campaign trail bashing Obama. As the former President of the US he should not be out there tarnishing Obama's good record by twisting words. He is in a diffult position I understand being the husband of a candidate, but he is not the candidate this time around.
America, we need to be moving moving, NOT BACKWARD! This is the chance we have to breathe new life into our country. Clinton is old news. With Obama as our leader we could show the world that we are committed to changing from Bush's ways, not going back to the policies that enabled Bush to get elected in the first place!!! A fresh new face on the international scene it would not only launch the US back into a better standing in the international community but Obama is committed to uniting the world against our common threats we're all facing.

When Obama swept in Iowa it was on the front page of the World newspapers, more so than in our own papers! I couldn't believe it and neither could Europe. They are impressed, as well they should be. Obama is not the run-of-the-mill politician, he is the man to take us into our next era. We need a united country to solve he issues we're facing and he seems to have to tune of the real people.

Let's not forget that Bill's presidency, for all the good he did the US, was most famous for the embarrassment and public impeachment process that he put us through. I am so sick and tired of those kind of politicians. How many have been arrested for their various types of corruption and dissent!!

We all knew in the back of our minds that there was a reason why Hillary didn't leave Bill after that fiasco. Now we know!!

Think about it! No one would consider her if she was the divrocee of the ex-President?? She is nothing without Bill by her side, whereas Obama can one his own merits.

If Hillary wins the nominations, we will lose more Dems to the Republicans just not to have her as ouyr President!

It is so sad that I am reading so many posts from uneducated voters, who appear to give their vote for the wrong reasons. I have heard very little on this page about platforms and real issues. I have also failed to hear anyone address the character and sincerity of any of the candidates. We as Americans need to stop voting for people because they are female, African American, or charismatic in the delivery of a message. I implore you all to go and read the platforms of these candidates. Please review the history of these candidates and their votes in congress. Verify that these candidates actually vote in accordance with the positions stated within their platforms. Check the true character of the candidates that you support and do not simply purchase the hype of the message. Know that your candidate fights the battles that he /she so vehemently preaches about. So many people are claiming a candidate for reasons of little merit. I simply say to you, “Know your facts before you decide who the best candidate truly is.”

Now, I would like to dispel the disillusionment of experience. What is experience? Is experience the idea of having done something similar or identical to something you plan to do or is experience success at endeavors of your past that are similar to obstacles you plan to face in your future. I have widened my vision to span the horizon of each presidential hopeful and I have yet to see any experience. Who says that being a governor makes you qualified to be the president. What diplomacy does a governor demonstrate? What foreign policy does a governor generate? This list of questioning goes on because the positions are vastly different. More importantly, there is little comparison between the job senator and president. So again I ask you where does this term, “experience,” come from when none of the candidates have been president. All of these candidates have failed to demonstrate certain abilities of the president simply because their current positions don’t allow them the opportunity to demonstrate certain skills. Therefore, there is an experience level deficiency for any candidate, who is not the incumbent, who runs for president. This is something we all know intuitively, but fail to address, because we would prefer to distinguish candidates by skill level instead of matters of merit. WAKE UP!!!!

"…But the idea that one of these campaigns is positive and the other is negative when I know the reverse is true…"

and the reverse is what exactly? that one is negative and the other is positive? That's what i love about the Cllintons, the uncanny ability to say absolutely nothing and be quite passionate about it.

Obama may win the Democratic nomination-however he cannot win to be the President of the country. This is not a matter of black, white, red or yellow, however in some sense seems to be so. We had a black mayer in Philadelphia, John Street. It happened several times to be to school district of Philadelphia, before 8 years and during the time John Street was mayer. The whole white population of the school district was replaced with other black peoples. Why this happened? This is one reason that Obama cannot make the way ahead to be President-the other and main reason he never has been a Governon and has no idea to be in executive position- executive and legislative duties are totally different and far away from each-other. This is not the issue of special capabilities of Obama, this is more an issue of the republicans. The clearly have understood that id Clinton is democratic nomenee it will be much harder for their candidate to beat Hillary in the presidential election, however if Obama will be elected-the republicans have a sound reason to have a slepy mind-the Presidency is theirs for other 4 more years. This is why they are just working to knowck out Mrs. Clinton from the race-Hillary out-is they have Presidency! Please read those line on November 2008.

THANK YOU N H VOTERS YOU UNLIKE IOWA USED THE BRAINS GOD GAVE US ALL

Congratulations Hilary!
You go girl!

Media savvy is born out of experience…Say it like it is Bill..

Way to go!
I'd say you know a thing or two about the media, and your right….. the media knows exactly what they're doing.

The idea of impartial reporting and getting the facts is a thing of the past.
Now it's all about what sells copy. No matter what the truth is or who it hurts.
Sensationalism.

Someone in an other post said Obama Hussien has climbed in wealth and position and left his Keyan family in a mud hut.

Where will the American family be left should he reach the White House??
Any media anywhere asking these questions????
Guess not huh?

Say what you want about Bill, but he knows how to win elections. There will be a few unpleasant "surprizes concerning Hussein Obama that will surface soon and he will be history… politically… independent or not.
Personally, I wuold like to see a Bill Richardson vs. Ron Paul election take place, but I know that is just a pipe dream.

If America doesn't vote for Clinton (or McCain or Huckabee), then it will be making a bigger mistake than it did not having Al Gore for President in Y2K instead of you-know-who. Mrs Clinton is the ONLY candidate with a solid Science and Space Technology policy: Obama has >already saidCAN< AFFORD IT!!"

Just curious…what is it that Obama has done that makes you think he is capable of fulfilling all his promises? Not a Clinton fan either, I'll admit I don't really feel like there is a good person to vote for, but its interesting how people say Obama is running such a clean campaign. The first thing Obama and Edwards do when fielding ANY question in a debate is point at how Hillary is unfit for being president. And by the way, I can say all the same things Obama has said, and probably better and more eloquently, but it doesn't meant that I can actually fulfill these promises.

I'm tired and until a few hours ago I was starting to feel lazy. I was thinking about all the things I could start doing with my spare time again once we had the nod locked in New Hampshire. I figured that would seal us an early Barack Obama victory and it would be a short and sweet trip to the nomination from there. I was worrying and wondering if our efforts in California could turn out more frosting than cake and I was as surprised as I was grateful for that unexpected question in my head.

I was wrong.

No cake or frosting for us, folks. It's going to be person by person, bayonet to bayonet, even steven in the trenches. We've worked our butts off to have that opportunity and don't kid yourselves, its the most golden one we could ask for. We got lucky tonight instead of fat and lazy. Lucky.

I'll explain.

Only now, a few hours after losing New Hampsire by 2 points and probably still counting, I'm beginning to realize that this is the best possible senario we could have wished for. Just like how Bush needs terror and how Rudy needs Hillary, uh… we need our own Darth Vader too. We need a villian for our art house indie flick to become a blockbuster with legs. Without Hillary Clinton, there's no third act to our script. There's no Death Star. There's no sequel.

Without a close race, we wont continue to build the public interest and hone our muscles for a general election. If Hillary bowed out now Barack would still seem untested in the Republican showdown. There'd be no drama or sweat equity invested in the many States left to weigh in.

Maybe if he'd lost by ten points I'd say something different. But it was so close that all it did was keep eyes on us and keep it interesting. Get it?

He lost by a point and a half, maybe. He's going to win South Carolina and Nevada is going to be a razor's edge either way. It's wide open and ours to lose. If you're in the dumps wash the dirt out of your ears and eyes and look around.

Look at what a brilliant speaker Barack has evolved into and what a movement he's created. Why? It's because of the adversity he's faced, because of the passion adversity creates and not the ease of his candicacy. Never ease. Ease = ease up.

No doubt its the same in all our lives. We're defined not by our victories, but how we handle our tribulations. Our trials make us who we are. Whole.

Yes, The Empire Strikes Back. Now we must use the force and Darth Vader Must bite the dust if we are ever to restore the old Republic to its former glory.

Let it all come what may and let it all matter. Let each State have an equal voice in deciding the next leader of the free world as should be their right. New Hampshire might have deprived a majority of the country of their say in electing the first black man to the office of President. How unfair would that have been?

If Barack and through Barack we, all of us, cannot win anywhere the fight goes from here, then we don't deserve it because ultimately we NEED to win the general. The best person needs to win for the sake of this country. Thanks to Barack is all shaping up to be the most honest race to the White House in modern memory. There's a real choice to be had and we've provided it for the American public.

Earlier tonight, as results came in, preparing for my weekly meeting to phonebank, I said a prayer for Barack. I'm not overly religious, but this was a big deal for me. Melissa, my wife, corrected my prayer. She said, "Instead of asking God to help Barack win, say, 'help the best person to win. That's all you can hope for."

She was right. To me, it was saying the same thing, but the phrasing was everything, because I know in my very soul that Barack IS the best person. I have nothing to fear and nothing to hide in that regard. Let them vet him until the cows come home to Bill Clinton's farm.

Bill Clinton was right today when he suggested that Barack Obama needs to be vetted. Let it be played out across the entire American field until they've had a belly full. Let the entire country engage meaningfully in this discussion. Instead of an afterthought as we usually are in California, we will now be in the thick of the storm and our thoughts will count. People will be invested as they never have before.

It's truly in our hands now whether you've realized it yet or not.

I say let the rain come. Let it wash away everything but the truth. Barack Obama is by far the best candidate to run for President in modern political history AND THAT'S THE TRUTH.

The more people are exposed to him the more they'll see what we already see. Bring on the pundits, the naysayers, the well wishers, the flip-floppers, the arm chair quarterbacks, the good weather friends. I welcome them. I welcome the American public in every State to open their eyes and pay attention because if we're paying attention nobody can steal our democracy from us.

Mind me, we'll see Barack in the White House because of this loss tonight more than any win in New Hampshire could have assured, which might have given him the nod but not a free pass to the oval office. If anything it would have constricted him.

Expose Barack Obama to the harshest, strongest light imaginable and it will make him even more of a beacon, every hard night like this will make for a good one to follow and will make him and his case and us stronger.

Hone your political muscles against Darth Vader now because you'll need them in the general to fight with and trust me that's where we'll be. This is just a sparring session folks. It's just the beginning, and the more we can get people to pay attention to a close, dramatic race, the better we'll all be for the future of this country.

Never think that what we're doing doesn't matter, because it matters more than anything else we could possibly be doing. It's the most important thing we could be doing in fact. The result is secondary to the act of participating. We're changing the world as much as our own lives simply by thinking and being the change we want to see.

Believe it. Our enemies tremble at the thunder of our approach.

The most tragic thing tonight would have been a slip back into apathy and laziness or worse, a slip into hopelessness and negativity and the fear that is the dark side.

Anybody who's weary, who's fed up, who wants to give up, well, you're human, but you're also still here paying attention. You didn't give up. You hurt and the hurt makes you mad and then you use it. Your reaction defines you. Giving up is not an option.

That didn't happen. Not to him. Not to us.

I am more motivated. I am more fired up. I will not lie down and go quietly into the dark. I will stand up and I say let the rain come. Let the Death Star approach. Let the thunder roar and the clouds weep, because you can't wash away or drown out the truth, you can only make it clean.

Good morning.

Lance

Wow, this is helpful for the greater good. Giving more falsely-inspired fuel for the other party. The person two down is pretty hilarious. We don't know about Obama's family? Helloooo? Has there been another candidate who's written a transparent book about his family…before he was famous? All the facts are available once you decide to look at the source instead of chain email fwds.

Wake up guys!! Don't sell your soul to the smooth talker!
Obama is running here in the US for president, and his relatives is running in Kenya. Do you know what would happen – if he wins. Of course he wants change, not for you people, but for him. WAKE UP!!

Search on Youtube= Obama + google …for the real talk. Listen America!

Wellllllll, I guess a lot of people really got shook up over the outcome of New Hampshire. All these people can't be wrong. If a lot of these Hillary haters would have done their homework in studying the long years of her dedication in working for the thousands of children she has helped & devoted so many years of her time to, they just might see a very compassionate, caring human being. She has been doing all this work since the 70's. Ask many who have met & worked with Mrs Clinton what kind of a person she is, All of them say she is a good listener, she is compassionate, she truly is an advocate for families & she works very hard for anyone who asks for her help. Ask Joe Ward who had a 13 year old son who needed a bone marrow transplant. Mr Ward could not come up with the insurance for his son, Ask him who saw that his son was taken care of. In a letter he wrote to Mrs. Clinton he said, "How do you thank someone for saving your childs life, when your'e down to your last hope, you came through. You can bet Mr Ward will be supporting Hillary Clinton. She has worked & tried so hard to get insurance for us. You may not always agree with what she does, but no one has tried any harder to help our children. I am sick of those who keep saying, she cried, she cried. She showed emotion, but no way did she cry. I saw Father Bush become so emotional & crying that he couldn't talk. Does that make him a bad person? Of course not, How many of you castigating her have ever cried?Showing emotion to me proves to me that you are human & have compassion. Hillary Clinton doesn't often show the real person she is, but I would guarantee you that if you needed a helping hand, she would offer hers. As for Obama, I also wonder if he really realises just what he is getting into if he should become our next President. It sounds so simple to say, I will change this, Its time for a change, little does he know how uphill his battle will be. Our country is in such a mess that his lack of experience will be his and our downfall if he gets in. Let someone who's been there, done that, try to clean up the mess.

I think that Hillary was, in her acceptance speech, sincere, heartfelt, genuine, and appreciative; also, committed to improving the nation and all who live there; caring, focused, trustworthy (yes, trustworthy), and a woman of vision with a plan and the determination, knowledge, and education to move the nation forward in a new direction. Congratulations, Hillary! I was not keen on the Bush dynasty and know it looks similar with the Clintons, but I think Hillary stands in her own power supported by those such as Bill, but an individual who deserves a chance to reignite the nation and to change not just the country, but the world for the better.

Thats what the Clinton machine does best, divide and lcik their chops.Which face can neutralize those who hate our policies(overseas), not the crying one.28 years of the Bush-Clinton dynamics if elected.WE DESERVE TO BE GRIDLOCKED IN THE SENATE IF SHES ELECTED. I vote Repub if she is!

Boy I really hate typos!

"I was not very politically aware at the age of 8!"

Sorry

Eric in Massachusetts January 8, 2008 11:01 pm ET:

You are right Eric.

I have lived through 10 Presidents in my life, althought the first is mostly a memory of things my family said, I was born in 1952, and I was not very politically aware age of 8! .

In my memory, every one of them ran on a platform of change. How could it be otherwise? Toss them out I want in!

Now that Hillary has won in New Hampshire, the debate will move on to other states, and the race has not been decided by a long shot!

It comes down to this, do you want change for the sake of change, or change mitigated by experience?

Change as a slogan, or change lead by someone who has the wherewithall to effect it?

The choice is simple and over the next few months, Americans will make it.

I think they will choose correctly!

Don't hate…Hillary in '08!

Go Obama! You still got me fired up!

OMG! This was the best read of the day, if you read it start to finish! A hard lesson for the Obama crowd tonight. Sorry for your loss, but somebody had to sober you up. Take a deep breath, a long hard long look at the many things you did wrong in the NH Primary and stop blaming Bill.

NH spoke today and voted the RIGHT way, not with the loopholes of Iowa which Obama exploited. He is a sugar coated MLK wannabe. He has no substance, he has been in the Senate for one term…ONE TERM…and he is 'riding the wave'. To him, this is a game, not a matter of truly fixing the country. We don't need 'change'. Change will come when that toolbag GW is out of the Whitehouse, whether it's a Dem or Rep in there….change will happen when he gets out of D.C. We need someone who can fix our major problems, not a motivational socialist speaker. He is a great public speaker but that won't get rid of the deficit, fix the economy or end the war in Iraq the RIGHT way. It takes experience and know how, that's how people get hired for high paying jobs that take experience….it's called a resume. Unfortunately he doesn't have one, but he gives pretty good lip service!!

It is too bad that so many people are being brainwashed by evangelists and socialist motivational speakers. We truly do need change, people have to change the way they see politicial figures. We need people to really THINK about what is behind the smoke and mirrors (huckaburgers? MKL speeches?) and not be fooled by what is on the outside.

CNN, could you clarify what President Clinton is referring to about Obama not having always opposed the war, about not having known how he would have voted in 2004? What is Clinton citing, and how does it fact check?

I've read a great deal of these responses and the thing that strikes me, is many people, Republican, Democrat, Independents gravitate towards Obama, they see the sincerity he exhibits, the innate sincerity that he wants to work for only the American people, that he is in this race only for the American people. He is a moderate, he has a wider fan base and general appeal then Senator Clinton. If the Democrats want to win this election, if they truly do, they need to side with Senator Obama, because he is the candidate who can take the Democrats to the White house, not Hillary Clinton.

Think of the general election, Independents, young people, and strong supporters of Obama who would have voted for the Democrats would not want her as their candidate and vote Republican just to not vote for her. She has been planning this for far to long, this White House run, and to be honest she wants to get elected at all costs even by selling out to corporate lobbyist to get campaign finances and using the most popular Democratic President in the last 46 years, to condemn Obama. He is the future of this party, she would be wise to put her pride away for the good of the Democratic nation and back Obama, instead of tear him down and think she derseves this nomination. Democrats need to unite, she is not the return of Bill Clinton and the 1990's, it is a new time and a new era. We need a president for 2009-2013. These years could be better than the 90's think about that.

Hooray for Obama–he's keeping our hopes alive! Yes, we can change our country for the better! But we won't if Clinton has her way. The Republicans will see to that.

Bill Clinton has a lot of room to talk about other people mistreating Hilary. Talk about a liar–he's a pro. Why does anyone listen to him?

Obama is the president for a change and for the betterment for the future.
How can an emotionally sensitive hilary stand against the terrrorists?

I have always voted for the Democrats. However, I will vote for theRepublicans this time if Obama wins the nomination. I do not want a populist who has no idea how to run the country to become my next president. I have had enough.

We, the people, are about to hire our next president. Make sure that this person has skills to do the work. We are not looking for a movie star. We are looking for a new CEO of USA.

Sinead in Ireland. Maybe you should concentrate on disarming and getting along and leave us to our democratic process…….or do you think what's been going on in your neck of the woods is sanity?

Anybody and /or anything is better that deceiving, mediocre, ignorant clan of thugs that are currently at the white house. Particularly good are all democratic candidates : capable, smart like Hillary or 'fres ' and eloquent like Obama. All we really hope for is to take us back to the good America we new before Bush Jr.

I think Mr. Clinton needs to watch what he's saying, or else hillary is going to slide back into the slump she just managed to get out of today. is this any way for a veteran politician to be bashing opponents? I would hope that he knows such rhetoric will only turn Hillary's campaign negative and hurt her significantly, and seriously is the last thing she needs right now.

Clinton should have got CRUSHED in Newhampshire where 44% are independent voters.

EVERY SINGLE major media network HYPED Obama to the point he was the new JFK or even the second coming himself.

HOW could the guy POSSIBLY LOSE , especially with all those 'supposed' polls?

The guy lost a KANGAROO COURT somehow.

Congrats to Hillary.

Obama seems like a nice chap, not sure why he's doing so well. Hillary just isn't "LIKEABLE". It's like Al Gore, … he's more than qualified, would make a great president, and he can't win because people don't LIKE him. Kerry too, same problem. Politics is hard, glad I am not a politician.

I am stumped regarding the question: can Hillary win vs. the Republicans ? I think so, the Republicans seem so weak, I think Obama or Hillary could win.

I want Bill in the White House as First Man ! Would be a HooOoOOT!

Anyone but Hillary!

As a nurse I and an american women voter and I support Hillary Clinton. She is the canidate that has the experience to not just talk about creating change but the canidate to make change. She will work for the people, the underinsured and uninsured american will be heard. No one in this country should die because they are without healthcare.

I am not ready for Obama or Clinton. But Romney is handsome, so I vote for him.

first of all Obama voted against the war in Iraq. Hillary Clinton was the one that voted for the war in Iraq. Bill Clinton is not runing for President, Hillary Clinton is the one runing for President , not Bill. Bill and Hillary are just delivering false massege out there. saying wrong things about Obama Just because he the front runner. I don't think is what the voters are looking. Bill and Hillary Clinton are just trying to damage Obama records just because he the front runner. Barack Obama is the President that can bring Change to this Country, unit , bring People together , Education and provide Health Care for every American. when Hillary Clinton was the front runner early back in 2007, Obama and Edwards didn't say Negative things about her. Change is what America want, not Experience.
we need a president that will be honest with the American people, and that president is Obama. we don't need a President that will say negative things about someone that is not true just to damage that preson Records.
16 years of bushs/ 16 years of Clintons is enouge. America need something new.
all those things Bill and Hillary Clinton saying about Barack Obama are wrong, just attack. I hope Voters doesn't believe those things. Good look on the campaige Barack Obama!!

Obama biggest PC creation. All hype, no substance, Talks as if he is a genius, if you actually listen to him, sounds like Bush without the English mistakes.

I think Clinton can do a good job. American, please, please take this election serious this time. I am not an US citizen, i am just a international student in the US…
I am writing here because I know that America is not in a very favorable situation now.. It’s good to have hopes and changes, but please see the difficult situation Americans are facing both domestically and internationally now… America really needs a leader who is capable and has international experiences. Clinton has lots of experiences in international relations and most of the foreign countries like them. I am not a citizen but I am really scared when I think about how a leader who has no international views and just knows where Texas is has been elected….. USA is still the most important country in the world, everyone in the world is looking for a capable leader with experiences in international relations…. Thus, please don’t just focus on religion or personal life…. A good Christian doesn’t mean that he/she is a capable leader…. We can’t put religion and politics together…

Hey Billy,

Go for it Bill, you know better than all of these critics. tell them the way it is.
Go Hillary you have my vote.

Mary, keep in mind that Hillary is not Bill. Bill is not on the ballot. Quite contrary to what you say, it is a happy day that the people of New Hampshire have stood up and said no to Obama. He is a wonderfully eloquent speaker, but his message is just about "hope" and "change" but no substance. This primary goes to show that so many are not gullible enough to fall for empty rhetoric.

You'd think that the Obama supporters just woke up from a 40 year nap or something. In my almost 40 years of life, I have seen "change" as a theme of every single presidential election. When I was in Elementary school, the kids usd to run with that slogan. It was empty but it sounded good. How can so many Americans fall for such empty words?

I'm listening to Obama's concession speech and he is a very good speaker talking about immigrants and slaves and the Old Testament and the theme is "Yes we can". It's hilarious. What the heck is he talking about? He is all about slogans and speech, but no actual message. In almost 10 minutes, he has not really said a thing….. just a bunch of empty slogans. This is why New Hampshire has said NO OBAMA.

Obama's new slogan is "Yes We Can". I propose something more along the lines of "NO YOU CAN'T". Ha ha.

The dirty tactics that Bill Clinton has resorted to in campaigning for his wife absolutely disgust me. It's fine to attack your opponent's position because it is an election after all. However, the "fairy tale" comment is completely out of line. It's as if the former president is asserting that the underdog has no place in American politics, that only those that have established themselves in power deserve to travel down the path to the White House. If that's the case, if a fresh face that brings everyday Americans into the political structure is only a "fairy tale", then I have no hope for the future of this country. Are you saying that Hillary deserves to win this election because she's stayed married to you out of thirst for power? Are you saying that just because Obama has followed a non-traditional path that that path can't lead to greatness? Dirty tactics such as these have forced me to lose all respect for Bill Clinton and if his wife wins the presidency I will step up my search for employment abroad, because I don't want to live in a country where having the right name is the only required qualification for becoming president of the United States.

Clinton's are brilliant liars and crooks, you mean, Pam S. Bill Clinton was impeached. Does no one remember that perjury? Do they not remember all the favortism he showed to his and Hillary's family in presidential pardons?.What Bill did here is accuse Obama of his and his wife's crimes.

Sad day for citizens worldwide that so many are so gullible and the rest of us have to suffer corruption in government on account of the wolves pulling the wool over their eyes.

HILLARY HAS WON NEW HAMPSHIRE! Proving once again that the Clinton's are brilliant.

after watching carefully what senator Obama is saying about change
and others imitate him by adopting the same word "change" in their speeches
i thought myself, that is a leader

i am from somalia and i am watching closely how the real democracy is unfolding in your country and its really amazing to witness the 21st centuary democracy

i have one thing to warn you the democrat registered voters and independent voters
and my warning to you is if you choose a white female who doesnt represent a change but a repeat of her husbands mistakes and disasterous affairs which caused you to loose the following elections and you nominate her as your choice for democratic party presedential candidate above someone so pride that represents every race and the dominant relegions in the world than you are not democratic voters but another rednecks.

so dont choose a white lady above a guy so young, pride, mixed race, multi-faith
straight forward that wants to unite the country rather than devide

what will be the consuquence, well
black folks will think even a white lady is preferred above black guy and that will litterly mean undemocratic, racist and devided country and the world will see this and ask a question what is the difference between china with no human respect and america

hope you make obama your president or face the same stamp put on undemocratic country

take care and good luck to obama

Tell it like it is Bill Clinton. Hillary be yourself. Bill worked against the odds to become President. He then had to fight off the wolves for the last four years he served his country. Hillary I think you will make a great President.Best of luck.

Hillary is "experience" last week, "change" this week. Next week? Anything it takes to have a vote. Pathetic. Obama has no experience, Hillary has no experience. Those are the facts. American voters just don't get it, it's not who's in office at the time who made the economy, nor made the terrorist situation the U.S. has to face. In an ever-increasing globally competitive world, we are a nation of fools if we think we are invincible electing either Hillary or Obana.

The media shoud report the facts after they happen and stop making predictions. No need to force their wish up on the people and try force them to pick their favorite candidates.
Why are you afraid of a woman president? It is time to give that a chance in America too. It works in other countries!!!

Shawn, you must be a kid and don't remember the 90's. The 90's were pretty great. The economy picked up and things were good. And what makes you think that Hillary can't change things? Bush and the Republicans will be gone. That will be change. There is only so much that a President can do. If you all recall correctly, there are 3 branches of the Fed Government. The president must work with the Legislative Branch too. What makes you think Obama can do any better? Hillary has a pretty good history of taking on the Republicans. Obama only has a pretty good history of missing votes on the Hill. In provate industry, he would have been fired for not doing his job.

Read some books on civics and how the Federal Government works. ALL presidents talk about changing how Government works but there is only so much that a President can do. He/she must work with Congress to get anything done.

Rut row, Raggy… Looks like that Vast Right Wing Conspiracy I keep hearing about (oddly enough, only when the going gets tough for a Clinton) has struck again… I mean, you know, with AAAAAAAAAALL of those Conservatives who work in the media and who have it out for the Clintons.

I am so amazed by Bill Clinton. Mister cool is feeling the heat!!!!!! of Obama.

For the record Mr. Clinton, Obama is a 47 year old MAN, not a kid.

Maybe, the Obama factor is a fairy tale. However I am ready for a new story being read to me,, than the same old one told in past years by you and Hillary! The Clinton's had the run of the White House for 8 years. Move over and let someone new. Someone who can CHANGE the way things are now in this country.

Hi OBAMA supporters, he is just like BUSH. U guys think he is going to give you everything ….and as if he is going to fix verything. Never true, all your dreams will be shattered, he is nothing in politics. U guys thought Bush fixes national security and see where America is today, going down in every aspect.

SO GO FOR HILLARY… She is the most experienced.

Men, think about why you don't like Hillary. Distance yourself from your feelings about women overall and think about her as a candidate, not a symbol of your ex-wife or mother who didn't love your enough or live up to your expectations, give you enough. There is a gender issue happening in New Hampshire – why is it so evident? Hillary issues or gender issues.

There is something happening, Obama said. Perhaps his contribution is really more to the awakening, the awareness to so many that change has to come than to his eventual leadership of the party, the country – at this point, anyway.

I was disappointed in the way CNN covered former President Clinton's remarks on Barak Obama's record on Iraq. Your analysts mainly did a horse race thing, especially saying that Clinton was out of place and acting like a loser. There was virtually no attention to the substance of what Clinton said.

If Clinton was right about a combination of some contradiction in Obama's stances and right about his usually voting the same way that Sen. Clinton voted, then he was making valid points. The policy substances should have been an important focus of your analysis. That was absent in the parts of "The Situation Room" that I saw.

In short, are you letting enthusiasm over Obama infect your own views of what to report on.

In an earlier example from last week, Gloria Borgia began pointing to where the press had been unfair to Senator Clinton. Before she could finish, the rest of those on the air at that time simply drowned her out and didn't permit her points to be made.

You are not always fair. I know that Fox is awfully unfair. I hope CNN does not move in that direction.

Clinton is our hope for a return to smarts, removing the dumbing down we have experienced with the last uneducated voters selection. Hopefully the majority of voters will read and vote for bringing this country back to where we were in the 90's.

I do love and respect Bill, I just never thought he is this cheap. This is her fight, not his. If she can't take this stress and pressure this early; how could she lead this wonderful nation? I wonder if she is going to be another incompitent in the making.

OBAMA is the way people, please don't let this chance pass us by!!!!!!

God bless.

Bill Clinton, one of the best presidents we've ever had. Hillary Clinton will be on the best presidents we'll ever have!

Bill's only partially right. Obama's entire platform is a fairy tale. He's promising America the sun, moon, and sky. Do any of you Barack supporters ever think about how he's going to hand all of you the keys to the kingdom? He trying to sell you a pipe dream.

I agree with the last post. This is a dream for Obama which will never transpire.

We need someone who will make us proud of our country again. The world hates us due to George Bush and we need change, but not Sen. Obama.

My son is a U.S. Marine and we need to end this war over oil. George Bush had hidden long enough.

We need healthcare to take care of our children and citizens.

We need to create value in our society again, which has been lacking for years.

I am not sure who is the best person to represent the U.S. as Commander and Chief, but not Obama who lacks the real experience and real values.

We need someone to fight for the children, they are our future.

Considering the state of the nations now, I wouldn't care if we had four President's in office if that's what it takes to clean up this mess. A lot of voters are falling for the oldest campain trick in the books…keep the public focused off their own weeknesses by directing their attention to some superficial item, if it was a plant, was her tears sencier, etc..in the same way that some of you probably want to point out that I mispelled some words and didn't use proper gramar, rather
than consider the point I am making. Yes, it's great that a black man is making history, and it's great that a woman is making history, but I can see all too well how the press is manipulating the public to favor one over the other. They keep pointing out that Obama is leading in the poles..I only heard one reporter point out that those poles are only in one state..If you want the truth, look at the number of delagates appointed to each candidate, NATION WIDE. Clinton..176…Obama…71
I will vote for the nominated Democrat regardless, but I am making a concious effort to look past the manipulations and misguiding reports to make the best informed choice possible.

Obama will never win this election even if he wins the primary. The southern states will never vote for an African American man and will render the Democratic party helpless to yet another Republican President.

I concur with Bill Clinton when he states that Sen. Obama is living a fairy tale. If the American people want four more years of George Bush, vote for Obama in the primaries. This is basically what you are doing is giving the Republicans exactly what they want.

Us Californians and New Yorkers as well do not want a man named "Obama" for President! He wil never win this state which is worth 55 electorial votes and New York worth 31.

He talks a good talk, but cannot walk the walk!

I couldn't agree more with Bill Clinton's statement. I have tried to be as objective as I can when analyzing the best possible choice for president but it seems that the news media reports the same consistent skewed story about Obama's success with his message of change but I have yet to see the media attempt to contrast the two candidates views.

In the debates and in the interviews I have seen, Hiliary Clinton explains in detail how she would go about solving the issues that face this country however I have yet to hear any kind of message of any substance from Obama. Still all you see in the news is this popularity contest for one candidate and polls still are close.

It concerns me that even CNN fails to dig deeper into the true issues that gravely affect our country and reports the news as if this election were a beauty contest and the voters had less than a 5 grade education.

The debates have been the only platform for anything meaningful and Clinton clearly was a front runner. Talk about Spin, shame on you CNN

I think Bill Clinton campaign for his wife reflects bad for presidential politics over the last 2 months. When you hear the negative comments coming from Bill and Hillary, they just reinforce what is wrong with politics in Democratic party. If Hillary wins the nomination, don't be surprised if Mayor Bloomberg enters the race as an Independent.

I think the moment I began to see Bill Clinton in a negative light relating to his wife's campaign was when he was on Charlie Rose. He was supposed to speak about his new book, but instead he acted as a de facto mouthpiece for the Hilary campaign. His arrogant attitude about Obama, when he called a vote for Obama "rolling the dice," made me turn off the television.

I think Obama's positive campaign, and especially his Iowa speech, stand in sharp contrast to Billary's bitter anger. My mom said the first thing she thought when she listened to Obama's speech was "He reminds me of John Kennedy." America hasn't had a real leader in years; the Republicans are all scrambling to be the next Reagan, but many of the Democrats seem to be content with criticizing and squabbling.

Who is actually running for the presidental office office Bill Clinton or Hillary Clinton? Is Hillary cashing in on his husband's popularity?

Ombama should have Oprah speak out in his defense as Hillary has used Bill Clinton to speak (whinny) for her defense over media coverage.

"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."

There you go Bill. These are the type of people you and your wife are courting. Funny how the high school and less educated people are the ones that vote for Hillary.

Yo, Bill, it all depends on what your definition of is, is.

Let's look at the previous history of Mr. Obama. He just says what you
all want to hear. Look at his voting record in the Senate. Anyone that needs
a TV star to push him to the top is in dire need of a political campaign. His
campaign should be able to show his experience instead of his campaign
rhetoric that promises wonderland. Remember George Bush wasn't
experienced and promised you the promised land, look what we got now.

I love Hillary. I do not like Obama. It's easy to talk a big talk. All politicians are crooks. I mean lets get real.

Obama is a Muslim. Why would you vote for someone who believes in the same values as the terrorists who caused 9/11. Come on America, wake the eff up! Vote Clinton. Atleast she is not a Muslim and a Hussein!

CLINTON 08

Give it up, the Clintons are old news. Move over for Obama and watch America shine again!!!!

I've lost a lot of respect for the Clintons in the last several days. I don't think they were so great to start with though, there were a lot of scandals, not just the sex scandals. Hillary claims to have already ran this country for 8 years anyway.

I can't believe America got that mesmerized by the Clintons. We don't need more of these two, we need to mix it up. The founding fathers I'm sure would advice against this, the idea of a two family monarchy. We really need to turn a page and get some new folks in there, and having a black president with a foreign background inspires us and really makes us feel good about who we are.

Most importantly, Hillary will not win a national election. I'm a democrat – hardcore and I cringe at voting for her, which I will do to stop the republicans, but I cringe at the notion of it, and I know others feel the same way I do and I know republicans will come out in droves to stop her if she gets the nomination.

It's painful to see on this message board comments parroting what they've heard and saying, "Yeah, yeah! That's right! We don't know anything about Obama! He's all talk, no substance! No one knows where he stands! No one has looked at his record! Isn't he a jihadist drug dealer? Yeah, I heard that from a reputable source, yeah! Hillary all the way, she has 35 years experience and is Ready To Lead Now (and was 35 years ago!)!"

Sheesh. Since we obviously have internet access if we're on here, how about stopping by Obama's site to see where he stands on issues, whether his detailed plans have substance or not as alleged, or whether he really said what the Machine says he said. Clearly, we're not much for reading…we just scamper after the loudest voice mob-style. It will be a real shame if people changed their minds and voted for the Clintons because they jumped on the speeding bandwagon and believed exactly what they heard without checking it out for themselves.

I will vote for any democract BUT NOT Hillary Clinton.
Come on people. If she wins the nomination, Lord help me, I am voting Republican.

"Citizen January 8, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hillary's biggest mistake? Tying her political hopes to Bill, a long time ago. She wanted the benefits, but she has to deal with the negative consequences, too. Unfortunately, the country has also had to deal with the consequences. We've had Bush for eight years because of Bill's philandering (Gore would have won if not for all of the fallout around Bill). Finally, what kind of feminism is being promoted by Hillary's example? She should have ditched Bill long ago…."

Sorry, Al Gore won the election, the Supreme Court decided that G. W. Bush would be President.

Seriously, I would vote for any Democrat BUT Hillary. If she is the only choice, I will be voting Republican. The Clintons should drop out, please.

Sounds to me like a husband coming to fight his wife's battle. By the way, did anyone pickup the comment former President, Mrs. Clinton said during the debate. She commented that she implemented change when she was in the White House. I may be mistaken, but wasn't Bill president? Wasn't it his administration? What cabinet position did she hold? She won't lose this campaign now, she lost it when she didn't leave his butt when he messed around. If she would have done that back then people now would give her a little more consideration. I'm undecided on who I'll be voting for when the Illinois primary comes up but I'm pretty it won't be her. I just don't think she's a strong candidate, especially when hubby comes to fight her fight.

I am a woman and would vote for a woman any day, were the right one to run. But I think it's pathetic that all of a sudden today, the gender card started to get waved. Even on this comment section, women are saying, Poor Hillary, the boys are being unfair to her …it must be because she's a woman. No one was saying that all year when the majority of the D party was in her favor.

I have yet to here whining from the Obama camp, though. All summer they were way down, and…no whining about the unfair press. They just got to work and appreciated their supporters. No race card being played. No mudslinging coming from Obama, and the one time it came from someone on staff (the whole Punjab thing), he shut that down with massive force and made it clear he would not play that game. He hasn't jumped once on any glaring hypocrisy or gaffe Hillary has made these days, and there have been quite a few. He has ignored his staff and supporters and media that tell him he needs to bite back. And this is how they respond? Crazy.

The Clinton's have a legitimate point. I am still undecided between the Democratic candidates, but I think people need to focus on the issues. I would also like to point out the media has given Hillary unfair press. I believe this has to do with her gender….no I am not a feminist.

Well,well, the first laddie's standing behind the missus.Alright,alright, I suppose it should be first gentleman then. If Hillary is nominated and goes on to win the election, then this indeed would be a fairy tale ending.

Wake up America, theres no way you want more of these people. Use at least some common sense.

History can't repeat itself. Who will take the decisions. Bill or Hillary. We can't have two presidents in the same office. That's what it will be if the American people faulter. Go Obama. Time for real positive change in this country.

I cannot believe that Bill said what he said about Obama and Iraq! He should know very well exactly what Obama said and the context of this partial quote. Yet he threw this out there to make people question Obama's honesty–that is so low. At most, I'd give him the benefit of the doubt and say that even if he actually knew nothing about Obama's real statement (which is possible considering that he brought George Bush into it, who was not in the original statement at all) and was just repeating some info an oppo-research staff member told him, it still was irresponsible. I think it's also terrible that the press is just quoting BC and not reminding the public of the WHOLE quote and the context–that was TOTALLY different than what BC is inferring here.

In case anyone doesn't know what the whole quote is, Obama said in response to a question about what he thought about the Democratic candidates lack of foresight into the war that he could not say what he would have done in their place since he was not yet in the Senate–he did not in any way say that he wasn't sure if he was against the war or not! The question was one of those thorny ones that was trying to put him in a position to possibly criticize his fellow party members; Obama was being judicious. Plus, he went on to say more than that.

BC has totally distorted reality for personal gain. But what's new?

Sinead in Ireland, I got it Sinead in Ireland

THIS IS CRAZY
I just saw someone here posting that we should support Obama against Cllinton, by telling people to "just look at the polls"

Honestly, I rest my case and give up

America, vote for who the polls tell you

robots!!
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bury the media

bury the polls

THINK, LEARN, READ

will the last intelligent person leaving America please bring the flag!!!!

LOL don't compare Obama to Bush, Obama was smarter at age 8 than Bush is now.

Of course I can say the same thing about the entire Democratic field versus Bush as well

why do people call Bill Clinton giving a speech "desperate for the Hillary camp"? Looking at the polls.. not too bad. Should not feel desperate. I didn't take the speech in that way at all.

Experience and change aside, when Bill was president, we had peace, good jobs, lots of money, were able to buy big houses cheaply and gas at the pump dropped at one point to 99 cents a gallon. Who do you think made that happen? The Boggey man? If Hillary's strategies can bring about the same results, I'll vote for her. This isn't about Hillary or Obama, or Bill or anyone of these guys. This is all about me – and I'd like to have more money, peace and gas at 99 cents a gallon again, thank you…

Remember, these people have no concious. Thats why this country is suffering so.

From Obama Iowa 2008 to Obama New Hampshire 2008
From Oakland, Califolrnia on the cell phone my 30-something son provided me to keep in touch with him in Brooklyn where he lives with new wife who is employed by AP Manhattan and points London and he at AOL Manhattan and Dulles, Maryland and beyond in Bangalore, I called THAT THURSDAY evening and declared: VICTOR, HISTORY IS BEING MADE!
IOWA, white IOWA, voted that content of the character and capacity of the intellect matter more than skin color. And New Hampshire is poised to vote the same.

Forty years later — January 3, 2008 — forty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr April 4, 1968 (when I was new teacher Oakland USD) a young man named Barack Obama, African and American, stands on the shoulders of MLK.

A stunned Bill has called the rise of Barack Obama over his Hilary a fairy tale. I must admit I am too astonished. I'm ten years Hiary's senior, I grew up "colored" in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where summers I played jacks on the white marble stoops of our rented row house, 1940s. (By '60s I was at Berkeley and finally 1963 a college graduate.)

Not a fairy tale, a real run for the presidency of United States of America by a colored man, an African-American, boggles my mind even though there was Selma Alabama and the Civil Rights Struggle and the sacrificeof MLK Jr.

Thank your Barack Obama for the "audacity" of your HOPE. God be with you.

Obama talks about change. What a fairy tale. What is he going to change. What do we know about Obama and what he stands for? At least we know what Hillary Clinton stands for.

Barack Obama in 2008 reminds one of George W in 2000.

Largely unknown, and untested in the national and global context, and saying what everyone wanted to hear. Let's hope, Let's change, Let's hope, we'll make everything perfect, and let's hope some more.

Do we need another on-the-job learner.

President Kennedy was one of the most loved and embrased Presidents in American history..It's all about what the press wants us to know…Kennedy's mistresses (plural) were being led out the back door as First Lady Jackie Kennedy was coming in the front. Enough about Bill's sex life and look at the wonderful things he did in Office. WE HAD NO DEFICiT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD ! This is a first ever in the history of our great country. A woman President married to a man who had also been President ! WOW . I think that it will take a power house like Hillary to, not only take over the mess from the Bush administration, but doing it in the middle of a war!!! That might be a first in history as well, I'm not sure, but war time is not a time for a President to be learning White House 101. No one seems to point fingers at the other candidates mates when they go out campaining together. Why should it be different for Bill. He is the very first man who may well be the first husband, first gentleman, first man ( or what ever they decide will be the appropriate title for him) of the White House. First Lady Jackie Kennedy did great works along side her husband, as will Bill when Hillary becomes President.

They play dirty. They can zap the thrillll out of a wet dream

You vote for them based on personal like or dislike when there is no difference between them policy wise.

This thing about experience is overblown, our current president is a figurehead, the people he surrounds himself with make most of the decisions

Lets face it the Clinton camp is desperate. Once again she is trying to come across as human by crying (crying because she isn't getting the toy that she believes is rightfully hers). Also the attacks on Obama regarding the licenses for illegal immirgants is a joke. At least he wasn't the one who changed his opinion in the course of a single debate.

If they wanted to make something an issue about Obama they might try attacking him for the numerous times he voted only as present.

How can you vote for someone because you like him, her or not,. When we vote we must step on the ground and look at the candidate's skills and the experience for the job.
Hillary has it all and that s why some people who are calling themselves "independents" who are suppousedly leaning Democrats on today's primaries(maybe just for the primaries) are throwing as much mud as possible against Hillary by all means. They know she can win the White House and bring about change to America.
Why do not you identify yourselves as independents leaning republicans and stop attacking the Clinton's who are a family loved and supported by most Democrats whether you like it or not. And it is not because they give good speeches, but rather because of the successful administration that they did run way better than the one that we have now.

No one is perfect, but God stop judging and leave it to God.

So Hillary do not give up and bring the White House back to the Democrats. U can certainly build a better future for us all. Facts are better than words.

Hillary for President 08!!!

It's a sad day in america because of the Clintons. You can see these two are sick.
They want this at all cost no matter how the people feel about them.

I am severely dissapointed by Bill Clinton and this new desperation act in an attempt to tarnish Mr. Obama and boost votes for wife Hillary. I guess it just shows you what people will resort to when they are in a corner. I have respected Hillary up to this point and will add that while Bill did accomplish some great things while in office, he is hardly any person to be criticizing anyone else.

Hi Jr., California,

"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."

I have had the same question since Hillary started to brag about her experience, which simply doesn't make sense to me. If CNN would allow this posting after several attempts on my part, you may get something this time.

Just google for "Newsweek Hillary Hidden Hand" and you will find the article that may give you the answer you and many others seek.

Hillary did get lots of experience from Bill's administration. She prefers presidential power to fidelity. How true is this article? It's written by a Clinton biographer and you are the judge.

That may explain why it is unnecessary for Bill to release the documents from his administration before this primary and Election 2012.

I can't understand why someone would want their country run by the Clintons who propagates hate.

Now Easy choice Edwards, no need for that kind of talk, Edwards is a nice guy and so is Obama

Chill out people, the truth of the matter is there isn't much difference policy wise between Obama and Clinton, it is just a matter of who you personally like better. Policy wise they will follow the same tracks

Barack Hussein is a scammer with his CHANGE. So much for CHANGE when he has all Bill Clinton's former advisers. WHAT? That's right kiddies, all those old people you bash are on Barack's team, and former Clinton teamers!

Go Edwards 08!

i can't understand why someone would want their country by

Denise Jolly, are you for real,

stop living in the lala land. jobs out of usa? Have you gone mad?

During clinton, we didnt have debts, our husbands and son were safe at home, the world does not hate us, everyone can buy a decent house.

What do you wish to do, sing songs and dance all day with OBama?

It is funny to me that as I have read comments, the women are more angry torward Bill Clinton than talking about the issues Hillary is for and about.
She is way far more educated than Obama and experienced.
Her "failed" healthcare plan was her putting her neck out there for change… so she has been pulling for change since way before Obama was in politics.
I am not against Obama.. I will just add.
I am just noticing.. I wonder if some women are not wanting her in due to Bill's personal mistakes.. That is definately not a way to make a descision.
If you would do research on her, you would find she is very smart on her own without Bill.

I'm from Canada and boy I like your politic and I think its time for you guys to have change and go for Obama. To bring the Clinton back its to bring the past, don't be afraid of change that's what make your country so great.

The sounds of silence…………………….

Kerry………………
Kennedy…………
Dean……………..
Gore………………
Pelosi…………..
Reid…………….
Sharpton………….
Jackson…………….

I won why????????

Wait a minute, who is running Bill or Hillary or both? Bill needs to step out of the way, while he can contribute to democracy now, he is only siding with his angry wife. People want CHANGE: and the CLINTONS do not want change, they are the status quo.
Think about it:

Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton? = NO I DONT THINK SO WE WANT CHANGE, LAST TIME i CHECK THE DYNASTIES WERE ALMOST ABSOLETE.

Bill,
Why are you trying to force-feed us? You guys had your chance. It's a new millenium. The White House is not a trophy – it's a place of business and govenment.

I trust a guy that started with nothing and made himself something (by enlisting the help of others) over someone afforded everything and through poor judgement and greed, messed it up.

Please, for the good of the party and America, step aside. It's embarrassing.

Now I know there are a lot of Republicans on this board talking smack about Clinton and/or Obama and they are just trolls that can go away. But Dems on this board need to cool it. This is exactly what the Republicans want is for the party to become splintered in this fight between Clinton and Obama. The fact is that both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are in this race to reverse eight years of backsliding and make this country a better place.

It saddens me to hear Bill Clinton getting so negative as I have a great deal of respect for him as a politician (if not as a husband). The press has questioned Obama over and over again about his 2004 statement regarding how he would have voted if he were in the Senate in 2002 and he has been consistent in his answer. Obama had just delievered his famous DNC Keynote Address and was arguably more popular than the either of the candidates running for president at the time. He answered that he did not know how he would vote because he did not want his comments to be used against John Kerry and John Edwards in the 2004 election. If he would have said, "I would have voted against it". He would have become a persona non grata in the Democratic party. It was a political answer and you can hate him for it if you like but he answered the best way he could have at the time.

As for Obama voting for the funding of the Iraq War, so what? If he would have voted against it, Bill Clinton would be saying that Obama must hate our troops and wanted them to be underfunded. The fact is that Obama, not Hillary, spoke out against the war in 2002. Hillary was in a position of great power and could have used her position to convince other Democrats to stand up against the war but she didn't. She didn't because the vast majority of Americans wanted the war in 2002. She didn't want to take the political risk of standing up against public opinion and Obama was brave enough to do so while he was running for the Illinois State Senate even though the majority of people in Illinois were in support of the war.

I really wish Bill Clinton and, frankly, the rest of Hillary's supporters would look at the national polls showing head-to-head match ups of the Republican and Democratic candidates. The fact is that Obama beats all of the Republicans in November by much larger margins than Hillary and Hillary actually loses to the frontrunners: Giulliani, McCain and Romney and barely beats Huckabee who is still unknown in most of the country. I like and respect Hillary a lot but most of the country does not. She has the highest unfavorable ratings of any candidate in either party and is hated almost as much as George W. Bush is. Most importantly, she is extremely unpopular amongst independents whose votes are absolutely needed to win in the fall. John Kerry captured 49% of the Independent vote in 2004 and he still lost. To win, you must win over more Independents. Obama polls the highest with Independents of any candidate in either party nationwide. He was the most popular Democrat with Independents in Iowa and the results in New Hampshire tonight will show that he can win Independents even when pitted against a Republican with Indie appeal like McCain.

I personally am voting for Obama because I feel that he is the candidate that can bring people together (as he has done his entire career) to find solutions to our nation's problems that we can all agree on. I believe that Hillary Clinton is too devisive of a person to accomplish this. Hillary would have been a fantastic president in 2004 and maybe she'll be a fantastic president in 2016 but now is not her time. Obama is the right person at the right time for our nation and the world.

I am a big fan of Bill and Hillary, and think Bill was one of our best presidents we ever had — policy-wise. But, it seems like they take one wrong step after another with Hillary's campaign. Although I want to, I just haven't believed anything Hillary says at all. If you turn off people who want to support you, what do you have left?

When I listen to this clip of Bill, it really makes my stomach turn. I think he is actually doing damage to the tremendous legacy he has been building as an ex-president. It also makes me think back to how much he could have done as president, if he hadn't blown it so badly, personally. (Shoot! I can't even stand remembering how he did nothing to stop Rwanda. The correct decision was painfully obvious at the time, but probably not taken due to political calculations. I am so sick of political calculations getting in the way of doing the right thing. Hillary has been exhibiting political calculations in spades throughout her campaign.)

I also think Bill's conduct opened the door to eight years of Republican incompetence, and we are all paying the price. I mean how do you take the emotional support of the entire world after 9/11 and turn that around to what we have now? I think Al, even though he wasn't the best speaker in the world, would have made it if he didn't have to overcome all that baggage. Al was clearly better than W in every way. I think Newt and his buddies just did such a good job sickening the country with Bill's mistakes. If the Clintons can make their supporters feel like I do, what are they doing to the rest of the country? That's how Hillary can lose in November.

Remember how dead McCain was six months ago? Well, apparently all is forgotten. I think he's going to win the nomination, and I don't think the Republican candidates will suffer as bad a disadvantage as they should by the time November rolls around.

I know incrementalism is the way our policymaking tends to work, but with all Hillary's talk of compromise and the source of her donations, I don't believe anything really significant will happen during her administration. I also think the Republicans will have a field day dredging up all the old negative stuff they have to work with. My nightmare is watching Hillary lose the presidential campaign. If she wins, I don't think we'll see anything dramatic happen anyway. Recent modifications aside, Hillary doesn't really sound different from the Republicans in terms of Iraq policy and having troops there long-term. I know she has worked at establishing a moderate to conservative track record to shore up her right, but I think that political concern will continue to influence her policies once she is in office as well. Great.

Obama has impressed me more and more over the months. I decided that I would support him a month ago, and it looks like America is seeing the same qualities I do. I didn't think he would make it this far, but I am really happy to see my pessimism was unfounded. It's really great to feel good about a candidate. With his charisma and intelligence, I think he has the potential to overcome the incrementalist roadblocks inherent in our policymaking system. Through his charisma, Reagan was even able to get bad policies passed and to even violate the Constitution without any accountability.

Imagine what a president of Obama's intelligence, reason and likability could accomplish for our country. Just like much of the country, I am extremely optimistic about an Obama presidency. It would really be a new day. We would very likely benefit tremendously internationally and in the war on terror.

It's a new day in America.

Bill Clinton should have kept his zipper zipped and now he should zip his lips.

When President Clinton cheated he cheated all of us. He was shown to be a liar and a cheat..

He screwed up things for our party and we got stuck with 8 years of George Bush

Barak Obama inspires the American people and he helps us believe in our country again as we did with John and Robert Kennedy.

I am a life long Democrat in spite of the Clintons. Hilary did nothing for us in regard to health care in this country. Bill set in motion the flow of jobs out of the USA.

I believe we can rebuild our country with Barak Obama or John Edwards. The torch is being passed. Thank God!

Denise Jolly in Portland

For those of you commenting on Obamas grandma shame on you and shut up ignorant morons when you don't know what you are talking about and playing politics.

1) Obama is taking good care of her, didn't you see the house made of cement and well decorated? A house made of cement in a village where they live in mud huts? Its a duplex she is living in you losers! And what was she doing preparing meals for the goat by peeling on some corns for the goats? In Africa where there is hunger you feed goats corn? In africa where there is enough grass to feed the goats and grandma Obama feeds them corn? WOW!

2) She is grandma and does not want to live in America, she is doing just fine there with the dollars Obama sends to her so SHUP UP YOU ALL!

Facts from the media don't seem all that clear ref. Obama. Was he ever a Muslim? If so, did he convert to Christianity or was he just kind of doing what his parents at various times wanted – likely the case, not that it matters, really, if one is on the right level ref. one's beliefs no matter the religion – love, kindness, caring, peace, et. al. What do Muslims think overall, though? Many Muslims throughout the world do not believe a Muslim can switch religions without serious repercussions, even death. Would Obama invite additional, personal terrorist activities because of the possible belief that he did convert?

Does the fact that so many single parents head households affect the respect level of a woman running for politics? That is, do many young adults still disrespect their mother telling them to do their homework first/transer that resentment to Clinton, have them stamping their feet at even the suggestion that their lover (Obama) may not be good for them in the long term/that they should look at who he really might be? Obama's viewing himself as presidential material (I can do what I want to do when I want to do it as I am special) without going through the ropes – having to put up with others telling him what to do along the way – is rather reminiscent of those same spoiled kids who wanted everything they wanted when they wanted it without having to work for it.

"Stop the Iraq war NOW January 8, 2008 7:07 pm ET

"Mike in Kentucky,

While some of what you suggest is "out there", I have to tell you this: my friend and I (we are both middle-aged women, sick-of-bush democrats) were discussing the fact that "charisma and good speech delivery" are what seems to attract people to Obama——-such a shallow decision or reason to admire a person and want to vote for them to be a leader. We said that some of the world's leaders were elected or "swayed" by just the charisma and good speech delivery……..one leader that came to our minds was Hitler. People were drawn to his charisma and charm and awed at his speechs……….what I am saying is, people need to look PAST this "charm and charisma and good speech delivery" and see what kind of substance is behind the "first glance". Things just can't be taken at face value——that's a dangerous road to go down for our country——to just pick a leader because they are "better-looking" or "they give a good speech". That's even why bush was elected, I would submit——he was "more likable and better-looking"

I agree 100% with everything you write here, and I can't find anything in any of my posts that suggests that I disagree, although references to Hitler or the Anti-Christ (not in your post but in another) might be a bit over the top, your point is taken..

You people have plenty of personal attacks and judgments about the Clintons, but you have no substance to back up WHY you want Obama as President. It is SO easy to take the "EASY WAY' and irresponsibly bash people because you "hate" them, when you don't even PERSONALLY KNOW THEM. Stop playing "holier than thou" and leave the personal judgements about Bill (or Hillary) Clinton OUT of what should be an arena of FACTS about the running Presidential candidates. I am not interested in why you "hate billy because"……..SO WHAT??? I want to know WHAT a person DID or FAILED TO DO to improve our country. I need to know that the average person is able toseparate Bill Clinton and HIS administration from the fact that he has a wife who is a completely different person with a brain of her own. (Those of you who assume that Bill will tell Hillary "what to do" are sexist and backward).

When I criticize, I try not to get personal. I try to deal with reality and what IS, not what I THINK IT IS.

The primary just started. Hillary has to keep her cool and Bill has to stay away from now. Obama has no change beatig Hillary in the end. They should keep peace and run on the same ticket in November.

That is change!

Hillary Clinton's years as Bill Clinton's closest advisor and confidant gives her a unique perspective on the office of the President and how it works. Her years in the Senate give her the knowledge of how to get things done on Capitol Hill. She is not, in any measure, inexperienced in the ways of Washington and how to make it work.

She is the best hope we have to influence change in Washington that will benefit us all. She knows how to work the system and that's why the Republicans fear her…Many Republican commentators are singing the praises of Mr. Obama….ever wonder why?

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME …WHAT HAS HILLARY CLINTON ACCOMPLISHED IN NEW YORK STATE IN 8 YEARS AS SENATOR, THAT HAS SO MANY PEOPLE SAYING SHE IS OUR BEST CHOICE. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, NEW YORK DOESN'T LEAD THE NATION IN ANY CATEGORY THAT WOULD SHOW HOW GREAT A LEADER SHE HAS BEEN.

It was bound to come to this. The Clintons feel an entitlement to the White House. Seeing the nomination slip between their fingers brings out the hate in them. Watch folks, if Hillary loses NH, and il looks like she will….the Clinton attack machine will shift to high gear. The Clintons just don't get it….the voters are saying they have had enough of the division, the mud slinging, the partisanship, and it appears them as well.. Hillary, if you really care about America, run your campaign, but do it cleanly. If Obama gains momentum, and the people want him…..do us all a favor and drop out.

What is important is Clinton did a great job getting us out of debt, more than anyother president in History.
He was a great president. His personal life does not concern me. I think Hillary would be great. She is a very intelligent and a strong woman. She has proven herself and is very experienced in politics.
What is wrong with Bill standing up speaking out on his wifes behalf showing he is backing her? Why is the media giving critiisizing for that?
No matter who gets in there is going to have a tough time. Bush team has messed us up so bad that it is going to be tough to fix what they messed up.
I have not made up my mind but I do agree that Bill Clinton should support his wife and speak on her behalf. She supported him when he was in office as we all know.
I do not think that Obama has gotten the same treatment as Clinton from the media. I have not heard any negative things except for what Bill Clinton said about him and I agreed.
I am tired of hearing about the likability of the canadates.
Focus on the issues because this country is in such a mess we need to get it fixed. Woman, black, white, purple… Who cares…
People are scared of a woman being president.
I will take experience and solutions to our problems over anything.

I live in chicago and not substantial change or law has been made by Senator Obama in favor of this State. He may be a good speaker, but this is not about words, but about politics.
We need someone with experience and the Best Fit candidates are both Hillary, and McCain. They do not go to any extremes, have worked in favor of our nation for years and could potentially make a good President.
If not Hillary, then I d rather to vote for McCain than handling our country to a candidate who has not made any concrete changes even as a my state's senator

Listen carefully Bill. You can almost hear the chickens coming home to roost.
I think this is what they call KARMA!!!
Please go away now, you're old and bitter and you aren't relevant any more.

WAKE UP AMERICA. Barrack Obama's smooth talk and hyped up rally campaign speeches will come to a screeching halt on Day One if he gets elected President. There will be no fever to whip up. There will be no burst of applause for the mention of the word 'Change'. Then where will you be? The silence will be deafening.

Vote for Hillary Clinton.

Frankly speaking Bill, you are only componding your wife's woe by attacking Obama. I am loosing my respect for you.

how sad that bill has to start throwing mud now. he shows his and hilary's true colors. they are only out for "US" not the "USA". hilary should withdraw. sad sad sad day for america.

HEY BILL — I suppose you think that we're all a bunch of ignorant hillbillies!
Did it ever cross your mind that perhaps we (that is, the lowly voters) might be able to read — or God forbid — think on our own?!?!

It is clear to this voter what you and your wife are all about — WIN AT ANY COST — even if you chip away at the very integrity of the position.

As a woman, a professional, a mother, I would LOVE to see a woman in office. But you, Hilary, will NEVER earn my vote!

What a shame on that statement credited to Bill which is more out of desperation, anger and frustration. Such bogus statement wont help his wife who is hidding under his shadow.
Obama represent change not only for America but for the world.

Sinead I like your view except for one thing Bill's 8 plus Hillary's time will mean more debt to repay vs having a negotiating stance their already stained access to the old boys club will compromise the ability to stand for something and fall for anything. To much "prior" back scratching.

Politicians are like diapers they should be changed often and for the same reason.

Bill, oh Bill. It is so sad that you have to try to use your washed up, washed out influence to try to save your wife.

First of all, she would be more effective as a senator than the Commandor & Chief of this great country.

Second, yes it is true she has been at your side when you were president but were the decisions you made yours or hers? Come now. If she became the president of this country, whose decisions will they be? If you would be on the sidelines prompting her in her every move, that would be like a student receiving instruction from a tutor. What happens in the absence of the tutor? God forbid anything happening to you, however, we need someone who can carry the load on their own–not being coached. Someone who won't falter or fall apart under pressure nor use any low or underhanded tactic just to get elected but who is sincere.

She has now jumped on Obama's band wagon talking about change. Why now?
Why didn't she start her campaign about change like Obama did.

She has said that she has 35 years of change. I have been around a long time and have not seen it. Did she mean her failed healthcare plan?

I think the Clinton movement is history. This is a new day. The world awaits to see if the American people will send the right message.

Seems to me I remember back in the 80s a Little Rock, AR paper referring to Bill Clinton as a chameleon. The Clintons have been the best this country has ever seen at changing colors to match the political mood. You never know what you are getting with Bill or Hillary Clinton until you've got them, then it's too late.

"SteveJobs January 8, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I have been doing research all day. I still have not seen where Hillary Clinton was President of the USA before. Where is the experience? Performing duties as Senator, Governor, Foreign Affairs Rep., or Puppet in a Monkey suit is not the same as being the leader of the most powerful nation in the world. Not one candidate running, Republican or Democrat, has ever walked into a meeting holding the title of Commander and Chief and had to make decisions for and about America's future. Every one of them talks a good game, but All-Stars are made in the game not in practice."

Your sports analogy is interesting but without intense and exhaustive practice, even All-Stars do not get into the game.

Hillary Clinton's years as Bill Clinton's closest advisor and confidant gives her a unique perspective on the office of the President and how it works. Her years in the Senate give her the knowledge of how to get things done on Capitol Hill. She is not, in any measure, inexperienced in the ways of Washington and how to make it work.

She is the best hope we have to influence change in Washington that will benefit us all. She knows how to work the system and that's why the Republicans fear her…Many Republican commentators are singing the praises of Mr. Obama….ever wonder why?

give it up Bill. Obama is the new kid on the block

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE

Funny thing. People who are writing about Obama making all these huge changes and how they hate the "politics" of Washington, should catch themselves on………

.DOSE OF REALITY

All those Washington Politicians are not going anywhere, neither are the pressure groups and political lobby groups, they are VERY well funded!! The senate and congress will still be there too. So, how can people think Obama, or ANY president can get in office and just do exactly like he/she wants? Without support from those same people/groups the president’s bills will NOT pass! So no matter who gets in, compromise and the traditional "you scratch my back and Ill do yours" will continue, it's the American way, like it or not! You want change start with the system first. Obama or anyone else will face the same. If he were to be elected and tried to be a hard nose, he'd get nowhere, then what change will you get? none:) Then people will have had such big hopes they will complain about Obama not delivering. At least Clinton has experience dealing with these people and getting the best possible outcome. Aside from the personal situation that happened to Bill Clinton, he did a great job for the country, economy and the world. He just should have kept his trousers up, but that is not the most important thing in the world to me, I’d rather have a prosperous US, a safe world and a smart leader who can say three syllable words:)

HILLARY 1ST 8 YEARS
OBAMA 2ND 8 YEARS
DEMOCRATS 16 YEARS OF SORTING OUT TO DO!!

Reality bites!

There has been too much coverage of Obama, maybe if there was more coverage – and positive coverage at that – of Hillary, she would be doing better in the polls.

Amen to that Bill.

Hillary is the most experience and most capable of leading our country.

I want another TRILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS and a balance budget.

One must not think of the Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton names are the only President known growing up or fed up hearing the names over. You first think of economy. Booming economy bring jobs. We need an experience candidate.

Mr. Obama couldn't even fulfull his duties as a US Senator. He missed 80% of senate votes and there are times he is present in the senate but he doesn't vote. He's scared that somebody might attack him of his votes.

Shame on Obama voicing about the Iraq war and the votes. He wasn't even a senator then. As a senator, he did not cast a vote on Iran. He's scared?

Obama may have the willingness but you also need the experience. We are engaged in a challenging reality. The goal has been to avoid Hillary's Nomination, and if you have not realized among core democrats nationwide Hillary remains strong. The advantage of Obama seems a clear republican strategy where so called "independents" would vote in the democratic primary. There s where Obama's advantage comes from.

But what would happen on the election day if we lack of a strong candidate like Hillary , let us see if Obama can be even be a threat for a Republican contender. Hillary can do so, and that s what we do not see. It is not about how much we like her or not. It is about our future and if you compare the Clinton's administration to todays' you can see that they did a better job in multiple areas. The economy was better.

It seems that sometimes we forget about reality and allow ourselves to be carried out and be misled by emotions.
If we want change, let us not think about the one who sounds poetic but about the one who can bring the democrats back to the White House after a disastrous era that has characterized the Bush Administration.

God bless you Hillary

Mike in Kentucky,

While some of what you suggest is "out there", I have to tell you this: my friend and I (we are both middle-aged women, sick-of-bush democrats) were discussing the fact that "charisma and good speech delivery" are what seems to attract people to Obama——-such a shallow decision or reason to admire a person and want to vote for them to be a leader. We said that some of the world's leaders were elected or "swayed" by just the charisma and good speech delivery……..one leader that came to our minds was Hitler. People were drawn to his charisma and charm and awed at his speechs……….what I am saying is, people need to look PAST this "charm and charisma and good speech delivery" and see what kind of substance is behind the "first glance". Things just can't be taken at face value——that's a dangerous road to go down for our country——to just pick a leader because they are "better-looking" or "they give a good speech". That's even why bush was elected, I would submit——he was "more likable and better-looking"

Everyone is talking about who did and did not vote to fund the war. HELLO PEOPLE we were all ready to support the war the day of and the day after 9-11, we stopped supporting the war when we found out that we were looking for sadam and not binladin. Lets just be real, we all came together to support a common cause and we where decived by the president

The cable news media has targered Hillary since day one. Scrutinizing every wrod she said – every gesture she made and has given Obama a clear field ' cheering him on without questioning anything he has done or said. When he didn't vote recently not once did we hear he did not vote because he would have to give account of his vote.The news media gave Bush a free ride in 2000 and 2004 and look at mess the country and the world is in. Nor did the news media question or infvestigate him if he just said he was not going to answer.
It should be appauling to all informed intelligent voters that the 18 to 30 year olds are for Obama because he is cool as reported today. 18 to 3o year olds have no idea what is going on in the world, -what a deficit is – or most of them don't even know who the first president of the United States was and think its cute and funny. My 4 grandchildren 23, 19, 18 and 16 and their friennds,who make 3.5 in college and A,s in school don't know and care less because they troo are only interested in what's cool. – Certainly not interested in a serious person who would like to heal the probems for a better america for all of us. SAD DAY IN AMERICA.!!!!!! Have you forgot how bad everyting was in "92 and how good they were during the 90's and excellent at the end of 8 years, SHAME ON YOU!!!

and what do we know about this obama guy, do we really know him, his records !
Last time I remember from tv on 2004 election was the comment that the news achor made which is " American men are more likely have beer with mr. Bush than Mr. Gore ! Now look what he has done for last not 4 but 8 long and meaningless years ! People please get smart and stop being emotional for the last time, please !!!!!!!

I feel sorry for Hillary. I hate to say it, but Hillary is done. Even Bill can't save her now.

OBAMA/EDWARDS 08!!!!

Sen. Obama, please choose Edwards as your VP. You guys will steamroll over the Republicans. They have no chance.

I donated to Obama's campaign, and will give much more if he picks Edwards as his VP.

It's only 2 states and they are primary votings at that – Hopefully experience and passion will mean enough to people to keep Hillary Clinton on the Democratic ticket for the (November) election that counts! Wouldn't it be nice if her choice for VP is Obama – he'd get the experience and, with his eloquence and drive, be perfect for the next term as the President – after President Hillary Clinton cleans up the current state of affairs!

I voted for Bill Clinton, and like the man. But after hearing his tirade against Obama today on CNN I am disappointed in him and his wife!

Hey, Bill, be careful how you criticize Sen. Obama, he may well be the next Democratic candidate for the presidency and YOUR word will be used against him!

Bill's tirade, Hillary's emotional reaction to a question…… and seem like desperation to me. I am a 54 year old woman, I would LOVE to see a woman president, BUT NOT Hillary!

What don't they get about the word, CHANGE? God bless Obama!

Obama is taking the cigar out of Hillary

GO OBAMA 2008

Where does Bill Clinton get off saying the Obama has changed his view on the war. His wife did the same thing, she voted for it and then changed her views down the line to make sure the democrats didn't come down on her. She knew she was going to run for president so she changed mid stream also. Sometimes people make the wrong choices and change their mind mid stream. That doesn't make them bad people, but Bill Clinton shouldn't make Obama out to be this bad person when his wife did the same thing. We aren't stupid out here!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is why we, America nation will lose our edge as a the greatest nation on earth.
People listen do not confuse Potics with the Entertainment, Politics ain't no entertainment, we are so emotional, shallow and gullible, we are plain dump and stupid.

I love seeing the Clinton's on the defense. His comments about Obama is classic Clinton. If anybody knows about "a fairy tale" it is him.or them.

Bill Clinton is absolutely right. I have followed media coverage for months. Obama has been given a free ride by the media. We don't know "how" he would bring about change because he has not been asked the question. Maybe it would be a good answer and then again is might be an unrealistic answer based on inexperience. We don't want a Rock Star for president; we want a proven leader. If we want to ride the waves, we should go to the beach.

The media picks on every little thing Hillary does if they think they can put a negative swing on it. They don't talk about anything that they can put a positive swing on. They don't do that with any other candidate. Lets consider the gender card that Gloria Steinem talks about in her recent article unless you think it is something even more sinister.

Look at what the response is to Bill's comment——desperation some call it. Let us be honest. If her campagin is passive, they are attacked; if they defend themselves, they are attacked; if they are assertive, they are attacked.

Obama's credentials and background????? Please TV people report it. I'm hungry for to know the facts. I've known hillary through ups and downs as if I knew her personally because of TV. For Obama only from Ophra hahahaha and you're for him? PLEASE DO A BACKGROUND CHECK……..

We don't owe Hillary or Bill Clinton nothing. We are not apart of the status quo.

They are worried about how they are going to pay back all those people they took all that money from and can't deliver the country too.

"Anti-Christ Question January 8, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Hasn't anyone read the book of Revelations? Or, maybe the Left Behind series? Obama fits the Anti-Christ description; a leader who rises up from no where with a promise to unite the world through change. He is already dabbling in international politics when he has no experience or authority to do so. I love what he is saying but are we all falling under his smooth-talking spell? It is a bit freaky how he has risen from no where to possibly become the leader of the free world. At least with Hilary, we know what we are getting."

Hahahaha!! I wondered how long it would take for someone to bring up the image of the Anti-Christ! I am an athiest and a secular humanist and I have read the Book of Revelations, more than once. It seemed only a matter of time before subject came up.

Remember, he's gonna run against Evangelical Christians. Expect more of this!!

This country is in SERIOUS trouble. Not only do we have the war in Iraq that is out of control, but we are at the doorstep of war with Iran and Pakistan.

Our economy is about to go bust. The housing market is in the toilet, and I can NOT remember when our world has been in this bad shape.

I have a SERIOUS question for all of you. Who can pull us out of this mess? Who has the strength, experience and diplomacy to do what it takes to make our world a better place?

The question is not if we want a woman or a African-American man in the White House, it's about who can do the job.

When Bill Clinton finished his 8 year term, we had a balanced budget and a 3 TRILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS. I don't care about his sex life, they ALL are sleeze bags as far as I'm concerned. Look at the people that scream the loudest about homosexuality, they are homosexuals!!

Come on people, WAKE UP! Pay attention, who ever takes control of this next 4 years will determine the FATE of our great United States.

In my opinion a Freshman Congressman/Senator just doesn't have what it takes, not for what we need now.

I pray for our country if anyone but Hillary Clinton gets in office, she's not perfect, but she is the BEST person for the job!
Kathryn Fuller

I'm so very glad I'm an independent! However, I've got to say that I'm surprised by the amount of people who are buying what Hillary is selling! She has always come across harsh, hard and brash (unless she's playing "1st lady to be"). So, how is it that so many people have fallen for the fake tears and a deep heart – we've never seen that before & it sure came at just the right time!
If so many people want change and want a new dynamic in Washington then perhaps some people should be more accepting of the fact that you won't get everything in a candidate that's campaigning on change! But, honestly, what do we have to lose at this point?!
Obama & Edwards seem sincere, determined, and undoubtedly different. I would really like to see that ticket.
Meanwhile, Clinton (H) is becoming (or coming across) too much like Clinton (B)!

actually, many of us are just YOUNG (under 40) people fed up with both parties' failing self-interest methods of running our country. we're inspired by anything that we perceive to be the OPPOSITE of modern american politics. and like it or not, our numbers are only growing. if you'll notice, it's THIS article, NOT obama, that's provoked the comment negativity. my mind's not made up yet, and neither are many others, and undeniably this kind of activity is no service to hillary.

The gall of Bill Clinton to call anyone else a liar…wow.

And the rest of you who are so frustrated and incredulous about the Obama support…you just don't get it…Washington is full of experience and what we have is a complete mess…so to keep putting the same players in power(with different chairs as one candidate put it) and expect a different result would make us fools, don't ya think?? What we need is a wipe of the slate – a new start – out with the old and in with the new.

And to act like Obama is some fresh faced kid right out of college is completely ridiculous. Sure he doesn't have a long resume like Biden and Dodd but we know he is smart and to date, he has made the right decisions. So if you Dems who support Hillary want to be bitter and say that you will NEVER, NEVER vote for Obama in November, that is fine. Go ahead and cut off your nose to spite your face. Obama is the most unique candidate in the entire presidential field – you should be proud to have such a candidate represent your party.

To:
Mindy Chatsworth, California

Well Said!

I am in awe, all these Obama posters cannot all be REAL democrats, if so then the country is in BIG trouble, and the vile posts are unreal! For people "claiming" to support a man who has a mantra of unity, and who wants to "unite” people and "unite" the country?? With all the HATE flying around this board from those claiming to be Obama supporters, such an idea IS a Fairytale!!! I believe some Obama supporters are posers on here; also I think Republicans are pretending to be Democrats on here as well. The Clintons are possibly the MOST investigated politicians ever, save for Nixon! Millions of dollars spent, years of investigations and NOTHING!! All of that came from the right wing eejits (that is irish for idiots!), led by Ken Starr, right wing republicans and FOX et al………

My personal belief is that the media IS manipulating this election more than usual, it is disgraceful. Sadly I only get FOX news (pity me!! but my cable is owned by the same right wing freak who owns FOX in American Rupert Murdoch!!!) and I do get CNN Europe (I live in Ireland at the moment) but they only report on the USA very little!! I am watching both channels constantly since the election began in Iowa (watch one and record the other) I can tell you that the majority of Election coverage is about Obama, the majority of photos/videos are showing Obama people, Obama rallies etc. I have to ask myself one thing, if Bill o'Reilly "loves Obama" like he said the other night, and FOX are talking constantly about him in such a "loving" way and trashing Hillary CONSTANTLY then there HAS to be an Ulterior Motive, they are die hard Republican Right Wing Christians. Does this not seem just a wee bit odd to any normal thinking Democrat??? I believe they want him to be nominated because they think he can be taken down by the Right wing moral majority and they can cast just enough doubt on his background and religion, his experience, his voting record, number of missed or absent votes in the senate to sway some independent or converted supporters away and get a Republican win. This would be the worst thing for American and the world!!! Remember, it is not just young people who tend to jump on the band wagon, they probably wont be bothered much when the mud begins to fly, but, the older Obama converts may be swayed, it only takes a tiny doubt to make people think. The same media frenzy that is all in support of Obama now, can change when FOX begins to sling the mud. Then what? Last night on Bill O'Reillys show he interviewed Huckabee and actually asked him what democrat he'd like to go up against if he was nominated, his reply? Obama………….say no more….

And to those complaining about Bill Clinton speaking out? Well, he has a RIGHT to speak out and reply because people like you continue to make claims about his administration and transferring his job as president to Hillary, I say fair play to him! This gives him the right to speak back! All the wives of the others speak out, and so does Oprah:) Fair is fair! Oh and by the way, I am married, but I can assure you that I am NOT my husband, and Hillary is NOT bill!! We are not all extensions of our spouses!!

Democrats should think with their heads right now! Hillary can BEAT the Republicans, no more dirty laundry, already investigated! If she were elected this time, Obama could work in the Cabinet, gain more experience, he can deal with the mud slinging and hard personal questions that eventually WILL come up via the media. He can get though it whilst he is working in an important role, gain some solid experience, demonstrate himself, continue to grow and Then when Hillary vacates, Obama can win the next 8 years, then we get 16 years to attempt to undo the world wide mess the “Shrub” and his evil doers have created!

Finally, I'd like to see the USA bin all the polls one month before elections begin so human beings on the ground can and will be forced to talk and actually think for themselves! Novel thought, doing the research and thinking for yourself!! The media is out of control and has become WAY too powerful!! Scary, very scary……… Also, the government should allow each candidate the same amount of time on Television for campaign adds, then no more!, Followed by a republican debate, democratic debate and then one final debate with both candidates. No need to waste millions and millions of dollars and force ALL candidates to take big money from corporations and lobby groups etc. This is fair and think of the good that all those left over MILLIONS could do for Americans needing health care or children in need or more homes in New Orleans etc………..
Democrats, if you ARE democrats on this board! Stop the hateful and personal remarks against other Democrats, argue your points with facts (if you have them!!) When people start attacking others on a personal level it is because they have NO facts to back themselves up….full stop!! So fellow Democrats please start thinking for yourselves, do the research, ask the questions, then you can change the world

Hillary 1st for 8 years
Obama 2nd for another 8
Democrats for 16 years
SORT IT OUT!

Obama Hussein is a snakeoil salesman. It's so disturbing to me to see people backing this joker. He is riding the wave alright,,,wait until it CRASHES! Edwards is going to be the next President, not some Muslim that attends a church for blacks only. Edwards would never attend a white only church with a minister (like Barack's inspirational leader he writes so kindly about in his book) who blames white america for 9/11 or blames the israelis for the so called pal misfortunes. Give me a break! Want a racist in the house, vote Barack, want a man that will embrace you no matter what your background is and that has experience! vote Edwards!

Edwards 08!

I am embarassed that a former President ( or maybe I should make that with a small "p") is behaving in such a biased, unabashedly shameless manner. Bill CLinton was the President of the United States, not the president of Hillary Clinton. THis whole idea of her running is evidence of her poor judgement as well as Bill's. As a former President, you don't choose sides in a primary campaign unless it is your running mate. Otherwise, it is in poor tast to appear so partisan. Thank God for Obama! We can see that the "Hill/Bill show" merely offers more partisan and divisive rhetorical bull___!
As a President, he has let me down and I gave the guy $3000 during his effort. I must be forgiven for flip-floping because he has really, really disgusted me with his behavior!!

It is refreshing to see all of us, the frequently silent majority, engaged in this election.

Charles, picture this: Barrack Obama/ Ron Paul as independents. I'd vote for that!

I think everyone is forgetting that Obama won the Iowa Caucus so I think he deserves a little extra media cover. Whoever wins New Hampshire will get extra coverage. And let's face it this is a historical election for the Democrats no matter who wins.

Now we know what is going to happen if Hillary becomes president. When it gets too hot in the kitchen call Bill.

The theory that a manager can manage anything often goes along with The Peter Principle where one is elevated beyond one's level of competence. I don't believe, though, that Obama has managed anything directly, so where is he ref. his level of competence? I think the public rallies around Obama in part because they want to believe that they, also, can do anything they want without experience. Perhaps that is part of the thinking ref. the . . .what was that book . . .The Secret. If you wish it it will be instead of if you work for it and gain experience and have the education in various areas it might happen. Oprah also promoted that book, did she not?

A need for change . . . of course there is a need for change. That isn't a revelation. It is too bad that Al Gore isn't running. He has been saying that for years.

O COME ON DEMOCRATS.. DID YOU NOT REALIZE THAT YOU WILL BE HAVING A MUSLIM CANDIDATE IF OBAMA WINS? WHAT'S HIS TRACK RECORD??? LEAVING HIS GRANDMOTHER IN KENYA IN POVERTY ?? WHERE'S HIS FAMILY FROM KANSAS?? HAVEN'T HEARD OF THEM.

Hey Willy!!!!

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD "IS"?????

Until you can answer those questions, anything you say about what Hillary "is" and "is not" does not mean anything.

He sounds tired, wiped out and old. Parading out there like they are innocent and why is the media so against us? He goes negative and trashes other and then claims they are the positive and not depressing campaign? Do people actually believe either Clinton when they speak anymore?

All of these blogs prove why we need Obama and not Hillary.

Bill. Please respect yourself as a respectable President. Do you know that your attacks against Obama may hurt your wife's candidacy? Please, Mr. President, we love you but do not force us to elect your wife? We do not like the idea of you becoming First Man in the White House. We care much about integrity of our beloved White House.

Wow, my respect for Bill Clinton just bottomed out. To think I used to feel he was the greatest thing that ever ran this country and that he was treated unfairly when impeached. I am very disgusted with how he and Hillary are running their very corrupt, smeared campaign. He needs to make a point of showing the support Obama has from Bill's very own government. Many of his inner circle are supporting Obama, not Hillary. Also, Hillary was applauded in the news for months and months on end. I thought the slant towards Hillary would convince all to vote for her instead. I really felt the media was going to determine who would win. This show in Iowa and New Hamshire have renewed my faith in the whole election process.

Well, let's see if my blog today gets posted…….last night I wrote one and it did not.

In last nights' blog I brought up the fact that Obama has not clearly told his position on some things—–namely, Gay Marriage. Does Obama support Gay Marriage? Well, I actually researched that, and he related in a recent interview that he supports Gay Marriage, but does not think socially that it will "work"—-he suggests that marriage is more about religion, but that "Civil Unions" and giving Gays and Lesbians the SAME LEGAL RIGHTS that straight married couples have, just calling it "Civil Union" instead of "Gay Marriage".

In the meantime, Hillary is AGAINST Gay Marriage, but is FOR Civil Unions.

We need to get specific and talk about what else Obama "supports". AND what Hillary supports. Can anyone tell me specifics about what Obama wants to "Change", besides being for legalizing "Civil Unions" for Gays and Lesbians? Please, I'd like to know, really….

No question about it, the press is definitely going easier on Obama. Not only that, the national media is united in doing whatever it can to ensure Obama WINS the Democratic nomination. And Why? MONEY!!

Face, it the news media is part of the entertainment industry, and it competes for audiences. An Obama victory creates drama, bigger audiences, and more advertizing revenue as Obama faces off the Republican challenger.

The national press, the fourth estate, is completely dominated by the profit motive. CNN, the all-news network, has no compunction at all against sacrificing our country for a few ratings points.

CNN: I am watching your "political analysts" pan and taunt Bill Clinton for this well-stated defense of his wife (which all the other candidate spouses do regularly, esp. Mrs. Edwards).

This is not news, hate to say. This is CNN's effort to entertain viewers so they won't change the channel and go to Fox.

Your finger is not on the pulse, Wolf. Whether you like Hillary Clinton or not, people agree with her husband. You guys sitting around that "situation room" do not have a clue.

Come on journalists, do your job. We demand it!

Obviously, Bill sees his chance for a Supreme Court nomination vanishing quickly.

Well done Bill

It was about time for you guys to speak up. Obama may have the willingness but you also need the experience. That s a republican strategy in chich leaning republican "independents" would vote in the democratic primary so that Hillary wouldn't be nominated as our front runner.
Is it that they are scared of a First Female President who besides being smart would change the status quo. Let us see clear, because besides McCain no other republican candidate could possibly stop her from winning.

Go Hillary!!!

We do! We do! We do believe in fairies!(tales i.e)

"SteveJobs January 8, 2008 6:10 pm ET

To Open Eyes,
And everyone else who keeps defending Bill Clinton for his "private life issues". Clinton was impeached for sitting upright in the Oval office, looking me, you, and every American right in the "open eyes", then telling a LIE….Not for any of his personal issues…..Be real."

I don't think President Clinton's legal troubles were about anything he said on television, but rather what he said in Court under oath.

Lying under oath, about a personal sexual affair was the legal issue.

Telling a lie about a BJ or two on TV is not impeachable and in the end the Senate decided the entire matter (including the entire and exhaustive Ken Starr investigation, including the perjury ) did not amount to an impeachable offense. He was aquitted by the Senate.

Be real.

This is getting very, very painful for the Clintons, as I knew it would. It is sad but they are truly bewildered. They really feel so strongly that they are the smartest, most qualified people alive to run this country. After all, they did for 8 years, right? Never mind they were 8 of the most dysfunctional, distracting years in the history of American administrations. Still, they got away with everything so what's the problem? One shining example that people don't seem to connect the dots to is that while Ken Starr and the rest of the country were consumed with the shameful problems of the Clinton administration, terrorists and extremist groups were gathering strength, training and planning.

No one will drag Obama down. He is a born leader and will be our next president. Obama will go down as one of the best presidents in our country's history.

No, Bubba, Give ME a break! Clinton never got a majority of U.S voters to elect him, lost the Congress in '94 because of his ineptitude, his wife becomes a Senator from New York with no creditials. He overpromised and underdelivered as President – a presidency full of promise, but not a lot of accomplishments of significance.

Your time in the spot light is almost done!

Obama is not fighting for the average American – he will raise our taxes. Right now only the poor and the extremely rich can afford housing and those of us who are working taxpayers have to pay the bill to subsidize both. He will absolutely continue the downward slide of the middle class while taxing the heck out of us. Bill is right – Obama is a fairy tale – and one that will become a nightmare quickly.

Obama, you are just plain wrong. Your face and your platitudes have been plastered over much of the media constantly and in glowing terms. I was initially curious, then bored, then disgusted and now totally turned off. I thought you stood for honesty and fair play? If you read the blogs, you will see the hateful, mean spirited comments your inspiration produces. By their fruits….

Hello?!Bill Clinton sounds desperate.All the Clintons do is point fingers…By the way Bill Clinton should know all about fairytales….

Hillary's biggest mistake? Tying her political hopes to Bill, a long time ago. She wanted the benefits, but she has to deal with the negative consequences, too. Unfortunately, the country has also had to deal with the consequences. We've had Bush for eight years because of Bill's philandering (Gore would have won if not for all of the fallout around Bill). Finally, what kind of feminism is being promoted by Hillary's example? She should have ditched Bill long ago….

Pat, NY

I am not scared of change. If anyone is acting right-wingish, its Bill Clinton.

steve, this is for you
China will likely replace the USA as world leader, said Bill Clinton in a recent Washington Post interview. It is just a matter of time. Clinton should know. He has personally done more to build China’s military strength than any man on earth.

Don't be coned by the Clintons.

Wow you all claim to be Democrats? You look like the same attack dog fascist republicans that went after the Clintons in the 90's. Oh the 90's. Remember? That was a very awesome time with the greatest president ever. The middle class grew at an unprecedented rate because of the Clinton economic package of 19 94. You people in here are a disgrace to the Democratic Party. Well you can't fool me most you fascist in here are really Republicans. And you Democrats jumping ship like a bunch of rats to support Obama are in for a rude awakening come November. I can't wait to see this.

First of all, all the HATE talk from the Obama supporters, is kind of odd, don't you agree? Very scary, narrow minded, right-wingish isn't it?

Secondly, doesn't it scare everyone that the G.W. Bush supporters are now supporting Obama? Considering that all the independents went for Bush, before, why would we follow their lead, here?!

Thirdly, can we really afford another "Uniter, not a divider" like Bush? Are we really that stupid?

Iowa and NH are not exactly representative of the rest of the country. Let's all chill a little.

He didn't get knocked around AT ALL and he certainly isn't now.

MIKE IN KENTUCKY – Excellent point!

I Agree 100% if Abe Lincoln had been more experienced maybe we could have avoided one of the bloodiest wars ever to have occurred on American soil and settled it in a more diplomatic matter.

I'm angry about the media coverage too Bill!

I'm angry as hell that Edwards isn't getting his fair share of coverage — the media has been turning this into a Hillary vs. Obama election for the past year.

Clearly, Iowa was a wakeup call that somebody who has clearly been discriminated against by the media (Edwards) can vie for electability with the media's darlings (Obama and Clinton). He came in ahead of Clinton, and Obama's lead wasn't all that significant.

I will support Edwards all the way!!! He at least remembers that the president is supposed to be on the side of the average citizen.

Karen M. Jenkins – I agree that Obama's record should be looked at but the problem here for Bill Clinton is that he is failing to disclose fully what Obama said. Obama had said that he could not say how he would have voted had he been in the Senate at the time of the vote and therefore had a chance to review the NIE documents(i.e. maybe there was something in there that prompted people like Hillary to vote for the war authorization) but then added that from his vantage point (i.e. no access to NIE document) the case for war had not been made. The fact that Hillary and others voted for the war authorization without actually reading is NIE document is a complete travesty. And because she did not read the document she technically had the same vantage point as Obama – his take was "no war"; her take obviously was quite the opposite.

This smear attempt by Bill Clinton is not going to work – Obama is not such a fool that he is going to repeat something throughout his campaign that can so easily be refuted. The Clintons for one are reeling b/c they are getting beaten by someone who insists on playing nice.

Mmmmmm, did he flip the bird at the camera??? This was really funny. When you loose your cool you show your dumb side, and on TV yet……wow

A bit of advice for Bill….. shut up and go home.

thankgod no HIllary in 2008.

I am not quite sure if I missed something about all the pro Clinton hype coming into the primaries.
Each time Obama made a stride the media made a pity plea for Hillary and I understand why. The issue of experience is a "NON ISSUE" Hillary has none to really speak of if we are assessing both on the same basis.

They have both simply watched th emachine work and now want to run it, the only difference here is as is proven when the status quo holds on to power nothing changes its the same "good old boys" in the smoke room with Bill if Hillary is in.

Obama offers us one thing and we need that a country run by politicians who have to feel the weight of the people they govern they are representatives not rulers and they meet machinery and modify not create.

Nothing from Bush to Clinton will change it remains the issue of money and friendships back-door arrangement and podium smile.

We need to bring the people's burden to bear on the politicians who think they are untouchable.

Bush's high disapproval rating meant nothing for him to thumb his nose at us.'
Lets start it now remind them a snow-job is not enough to lead us further into the mire, we want accountability and genuine concern, not circular rhetoric and repeats of old decisions the old club has lost it CHANGE is not only the buzzword it is the REQUIREMENT for us to move forward and grow.

My dream ticket, Obama/Edwards 08!

is no one getting this?

Obama and Edwards are working together, thats going to be the ticket. Obama sits on the sidelines while Edwards acts like his attack dog!

The republicans could beat this ticket, look at there voting record and get a grip people! The right wing media are pumping Obama only to drag him down and get there guys back in! Start to think with your head and not the hype.

Bill never shot his mouth off when the candidate of "inevitability" was stealing,,,,no,, make that granted all the ink.

Are you kidding me. Obviously Bill has not been paying attention. We no longer wish to hear about how bad someone is! This has been a positive campaign, that is why Obama leads, everyone has had enough of your 1990's politics. Sorry that your wife is losing but that is life, to stoop to this level you are pushing those people away who really admired you. That includes me, I loved what you did in the past despite your other activities. Now, shut up and go to the corner, let the wave ride into the future, sorry but you and your wife will not be part of it.

To Dave:

Comparing Hillary's pedigree to Laura's is like saying Ronald McDonald and Emeril Legasse are kindred spirits of the kitchen.

HEY AMERICA! if you don't like the media slant, blame it on ol' bill clinton for passing the 1996 media deregulation bill that allowed the ALL TIME LEAST AMOUNT OF PEOPLE to own (and project their views on) ALL MASS MEDIA. kinda sucks when they're not on your side, doesn't it? hope those corporate kickbacks were worth it, clinton family.

is no one getting this? Obama and Edwards are working together, thats going to be the ticket. Obama sits on the sidelines while Edwards acts like his attack dog! The republicans could beat this ticket, look at there voting record and get a grip people! The right wing media are pumping Obama only to drag him down and get there guys back in!

Anti- Christ….Uhhh do you know what Hilliary really feels about Christ? I think not. You must by the tears as well… By the way the Anti-Christ won't be married with children. Read your Bible.

Hey everybody you know it takes money to run a campaign. Everybody should give something to the Obama cammpaign.

People who can't figure out Hillary's 35 years of experience must be illiterate because I've read about it in three books already. Go to the library.

Or, go ahead and vote for Obama because then you're going to have another Republican in the White House. I know I will not vote for him in the general election. I have at least 10 friends who refuse to vote for him in the general election. I honestly would rather see a republican win the white house. With a republican – at least I know what I'm getting – the status quo – nothing will change for another four years. And if by some chance he does win the general election, you will not get any change for the next two years, because he's going to have to read books about what to do for the first two years before he knows what to do. Oh yeah, I forgot, I'm the only one that knows how to read…Obama supporters don't know how; otherwise they'd be voting for Hillary or Edwards:

In a Rolling Stone interview in early 2007 Obama stated that when he first got elected to congress he knew very little about international relations so he had to spend a lot of time reading everything he could get his hands on.

Oh yeah – this is the guy on want negotiating our international agreements – some guy who has had NO EXPERIENCE and got all his knowledge from books.

Learn how to read Obama supporters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop thinking with your ears and remember your brains!!!!!

I know what I will get with Hillary because she lays out the specifics or were you too busy not listening in the debates because you were mesmerized by Obama rambling?

With Obama, all I know is that I'm getting hope? Hope for what???? Oh, and please, oh please don't tell me to research his website again. I've looked at it a million times.

Hope is a WORD. I want action. I want experience. I want know how. I don't want some man that stands on a pulpit, sounds like a preacher, and delivers me a sermon about hope and change.

To Open Eyes,
And everyone else who keeps defending Bill Clinton for his "private life issues". Clinton was impeached for sitting upright in the Oval office, looking me, you, and every American right in the "open eyes", then telling a LIE….Not for any of his personal issues…..Be real.

Hey Billy Boy, if you think Hillary's so great, why don't you marry her?

Clinton is right.. one day everyone will see Obama for the fraud that he is.

No way Obama is going to win. A lot of the Democrats I know aren't going to vote for him. I never voted for a Republican, but I will vote for any of the candidates running over Obama.

O yea, we do luv fairy tales; sure feels good. bets living in status quo dung anytime.

He's right, but he ought to get off the stage and shut up just the same. Hillary can speak for hersefl. Bill needs to bite his lip and sit on the side lines until asked by his wife to do otherwise.

What is this ugly name calling stuff. Bill Clinton was a president that got the national debt to go away. He has a right to ask questions and who else is qualified to get to the nitty gritty? I am sorry but all I really read about is Obamas educational statements. Right now I want to know how this country is gonna get out of a war we don't want, how we are going to get the respect of the world back, how we will become a world leader again, and , most important, who is going to put this country first before the entire world!!! This country is in trouble from the very bottom of our population to the top of the middle class. Jobs that were "created" are low paying with no benefits. Families are struggling. Food Banks are hurting and then, do I have to cover Health Care???? I haven't made up my mind who to vote for but it won't be Obama unless he answers some questions so that would leave McCain. I don't live on TV blips or quips, I read and go the the idividuals sites to get it from the horses mouth. I don't listen to crap. If Hillary Clinton had yelled and screamed about where this country has gone the last 7 years, she would have been touted as strong…if she were a man. I didn't see an "emotional" Hillary as the news press would have you believe. Don't any of you think for yourselves or investigate. Tell me, what did Bill Clinton do that was so wrong? I have always said that the Democrates screw women and the Republicans Screw the country. What Bill did is between he and his wife. Crooked, I don't see it. Liar, just like any other man that got caught. I have heard Republicans say Reagan cost them money, but they made big money under Bill Clinton. As we all know, you can't be everything to everyone and there will always be disgruntled people in every walk of life and in every party. The name calling has to stop because it shows that you aren't intelligent enough to present facts to show your point. I like Obama, as a person, but my country means more to me than a decision of party votes and I will cross the line in this case. Experience doesn't mean same old thing, it means someone that knows more than the new comer. She was struck down repeatedly and kept coming back, especially on the Health Care for everyone. When did experience mean same ol same o. What a load of crap. This election has come down to personalities, gender, color, not issues. I don't care if they are purple, if they put this country first and the people that live here.

My sister-in-law just turned 21…has anyone realized that to date basically all she has ever known is Bushes and Clintons as president? If Hilary is elected, that'll make a minimum of 24 years that those TWO families have run this country. Just think, "Billary" can serve another 8 years and by that time Chelsey and the Bush girls will be eligible to take office.

I for one am sick and tired of this political family-feud that's been going on for the last 20 years…

OBAMA '08

Change would have been a Clinton/Obama Ticket. Change won't happen overnight as it took years to screw things up to where we are. A Clinton/Obama Ticket would have provided 16 years to get things done.

What do we have now? It looks like another Republican President because Obama is unelectable in the South and they play big in the General Election.

Hiliary's experience? You mean being first lady for 8yrs? Maybe Laura Bush should run next…..

Bill, do your wife a favor and simmer down. You didn't have issue with experience when you were the young phenom on the scene. And anyway, maybe Obama will match Hiliary's offer of letting you run the Whitehouse intern pool if he wins…

Hasn't anyone read the book of Revelations? Or, maybe the Left Behind series? Obama fits the Anti-Christ description; a leader who rises up from no where with a promise to unite the world through change. He is already dabbling in international politics when he has no experience or authority to do so. I love what he is saying but are we all falling under his smooth-talking spell? It is a bit freaky how he has risen from no where to possibly become the leader of the free world. At least with Hilary, we know what we are getting.

Utterly pathetic…..I do not understand why Hillary is allowing Bill to open his mouth unscripted. Is it coincidence that he becomes assertive and she is in tears all within the same 24 hour period? I think they are trying to play the "strong, assertive man defending his poor little wifey", who just so happens to show her "emotional side" all within the same 24 hour period…..talk about scripted…these two should be up for Oscars!!

Boo Hoo, Bill….you are not helping.

Hillary has employed her 35 years or experience in defining her opponents and running her campaign. She has had every opportunity to use all of her inside Washington contacts and her press operation to contrast herself with her opponents. She has done her best and the results of her management, her experience and her choices are becoming visible. The media and the voters are doing what they are supposed to do, reporting the facts and reflecting their preferences at the ballot box.

Bill Clinton has employed his judgement in the past, and our country witnessed his dirty laundry, which had a tremendous effect on Al Gore's loss to our sitting President. Let's not forget cause and effect and why we have the problems that we have in 2008 and who contributed to the causation.

Bill,
I like you, but get off the negativity bandwagon and actually do some research before you speak. Tim Russert on MTP asked him about the funding of Iraq question. Go watch that before you keep bringing up that subject…

What a shabby twosome these Clintons are! The Billary Team can't believe there are politicians other than their anointed selves who can lead this country back to greatness. It's not that Bill was another Lincoln or FDR. He was just another average president whose legacy is greater in his mind than it is in the minds of others. And Hillary is just an opportunist who moved to New York because she saw it as a great launching ground for her presidential campaign. I don't think the residents of New York State are any better off because of her much peddled "experience" at work in the Senate. Again, she's just another average Senator. A growing number of the American electorate see this. But the Billary Team can't allow itself to accept this, so they run down anyone who attempts to challenge their fantasy. It's their Fairy Tale that's beginning to come apart.

People are always complaining about "so called "flip flopping" and changing political positions. Isnt readjusting your opinions in light of new information and rethinking your course based on real time situations the mark of an intelligent person? America already has a president who "stays to course" regardless of where it leads us. We've had 8 years of preconceived strategies with no room for real world adjustment, which is why we are still in Iraq and more American lives are being wasted over there every day. A wise man (or woman) makes decisions based on weighing all of the facts of the matter and then acting. For example: when you back your car out of your driveway do you just "floor it" and hope for the best? I doubt it.

35 years of experience????

Here's the truth:

Don't believe Bill Clinton's half-truth. The Clinton camp is frustrated and desparate.

This is Obama's response to Bill's lies in as printed in the NYT:

As for Mr. Clinton’s pounding away at Mr. Obama’s war stances over the years, Mr. Obama said: “But I think Tim Russert answered Bill Clinton this morning. Every point that he raised was a question that had been answered _ had been asked and answered, not only on “Meet the Press” but repeatedly.

It is a little frustrating for the president to _ the former president _ to continually repeat this notion that somehow I didn’t know where I stood in 2004 about the war. He keeps on giving half the quote. I was always against the war. The quote he keeps on feeding back was an interview on Meet the Press at the National Convention when Tim was asking, `Given your firm opposition to the war, what do you make of the fact that your nominee for president and vice president didn’t have that same foresight.’ And obviously I didn’t want to criticize them on the eve of their nomination. So I said, `Well, I don’t know what _ you know, I wasn’t in the Senate. I can’t say for certain what I would have done if I was there. I know that from where I stood the case was not made.’ He always leaves that out.

“And you know, I understand why he’s frustrated. But at some point since we’ve corrected him repeatedly on this and he keeps on repeating it, you know it tells me that he’s just more interested in trying to muddy the waters than actually talk fairly about my record.”

All this bitterness is just turning more and more people away from them. I know I'm turned of by the whole "I'm in it to win it" comment she made the other night. She's not in it for the country – she's in it for herself. This has been her goal for the past 35 years…and now someone has come along and pulled the rug out from under her. Now the gloves are off. These are relly nasty people.

Bill nailed it: "biggest fairy tale I've ever seen."

All this attention over Obama/Clinton is fueled by the corporate media's desire to obscure the real candidate of change in the Democratic race: John Edwards.

In reference to Bill Clinton's comments on Obama experience being the biggest fairly tale ever is not only laughable, but is so contradicting and far-fetched, specially when its coming from a former president who lied straight in the face of the American people about his extramarital affairs. Hillary would do better with him staying at home and just watching CNN like the rest of us.

Totally disgraceful, my respect for the Clintons has gone out the door. I'll vote Republican or for a third party if she gets the party's nomination. One family, too much power & now they see it slipping away so things are getting nasty.

we simply don't want – or need – hillary. it's that simple.
she's crooked and vacations with the bush family.

What does obama mean when he says change??? The only change I see is going from a Bush to Obama both having no experence or any plan for anything!!!Both very sicking smiles. Both have and will distroy the US as we have had it . Actually Hillary is to good of a person to have taken on ALL men candidates on the D sideand the R side. They are all a bunch of babies!!!!!!!!!! Obama has gotten a free ride from the media and his best friend OOOOOOOOOO and her money!!!!! Also I seen him on a morning show taking about his father(BLACK FATHER) what about his Mother????? His he hiding her?????? Obama and his wife make me ill they think the R people are for them; think a again ; they just want a person they know they can BEAT!!!!!! And they know they can not beat Hillary !!!!!!! All you people that support Obama get use to having nothing because the US will be broke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LULU

BUSH LIED TO THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT AND MADE FOOLS OF THEM AND WE ALL PAID THE PRICE OBAMAS TELLING THE YOUTH IN THE EARLY STATES HE IS THE MAN OF CHANGE HE CAN MAKE THE WORLD BE NICE RIGHT! IT WILL NOT HAPPEN HE WILL NEVER BE VOTED THE PRESIDENCY THE PEOPLE WHO ARE SUPPORTING OBAMA WILL BE GIVING THE POWER BACK TO THE SAME PEOPLE WHO GOT US IN THIS MESS WE ARE IN NOW WE AT LAST HAVE A CHANCE TO GET RID OF THESE LIERS AND THIEVES DO NOT GIVE IT UP OR WE WILL BE IN FOR MORE HEARTBRAKE AND MORE DEBT EVERY OBAMA VOTE MAKES THE NEO-CONS JUMP FOR JOY BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY CAN EASILY DEFEAT HIM

We Dems ought to be thinking about who is electable in November. I'm thinking about Richardson or Edwards. I wonder what the Supreme Court would look like in 5 years if a Republican wins again.

Seems Hitlery is unable to stand up to Obama. Needs hubby to fight her battles for her. Is this how she is going to run a presidency?

If experience is all that counts when it comes to making an excellent leader I guess Methuselah would have made the greatest jewish leader and human would be dinosaurs' pet!

Yes, unity is a fairy tale to someone described as an "uncannily good liar" (Sen. John Kerry's description of Bill Clinton's talent at bending the truth) or Hillary Clinton's "if you're not with us you're against us" mantra (George Stephanopoulos' book "All too Human"). Please. No more Clintons, no more Bushes.

Maybe if we turn the lights out they will all go away.

Sometimes I think even CNN has a glass ceiling. That surprises me. Lately you are appearing to be totally biased towards Hillary and promoting Barach Obama with a ferver that appears to be biased. I have found myself punching my remote away from CNN more often because I get so frustrated over your coverage in regards to Hillary. People are overlooking the fact that Obama has NO experience and even though he is attractive he has not yet accrued the intelligence and experience needed for President. Even CNN has a "dancing-with-the-stars" mentality.

davidvoter08 you are SO right. We are in this mess because of red neck religious idiots on the right and tv-watching-attention-deficient liberals on the left. We need someone with experience and common sense to get us out the mess we're in, not a glossy corporate puppet. If you want anti-corporate, go with Edwards, but otherwise, there is no contest.

I must say that it is very interesting to see the Hillary Camp go on an all out war . . . Now that she knows this wouldn't be a cake walk!

In any case this has only re-affirmed my decision when it comes time to vote and that vote will be for OBAMA!

Bill Clinton's comments are reflective of a now desperate campaign being run by Hilary. You can bet these tactics would not have been used had Hilary won the Iowa Caucus.

Now Bill Clinton, who is well liked by most New Hampshire people, is trying to use his political clout in an attempt to attack Barack Obama. Better be careful, Dollar Bill, your strategy might backfire.

Mr. Obama is emerging as a real leader. He is winning the campaign test and is truly an inspirational individual. We saw the shock in Iowa. Now, look at New Hampshire go! Feel the power!! GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clinton's are not getting a fair shake in the media.

I am applaud at the press assuming that what happens in Iowa and New Hampshire sows it up for all of us. In fact, I'm infuriated. We haven't had our say in Washington State yet, and we will. I don't follow the crowd. I'm not influenced by the hoopla. I want facts. To the candidates, I don't want to hear about inspiration without substance. Just tell me the substance. That will tell me how good you are.

I certainly feel we need someone in office who knows the ropes.

I'm all for Hiliary Clinton whose love for this country surpases her fame or anyone has can show their gifts.

Have we forgotten that Mr. Clinton worked for a $1.00 per year and donated his time to the white house. Hiliary has lived all her life in service to her country. Her record is phenomenal. Where are the men in this country that have even accomplished half what she has accomplished.

I have always favored the Republicans. This year I'm open to facts…I want the resume.

I'm 56 and I'm not for any gender, race, or class. I am for experience.

Has anybody came to the conclusion that the press is all over Sen. Obama, Because he is wining? American loves winners, especially underdog winners. The press was all over Sen. Clinton not to long ago may i add.

This race reminds me of a familiar television spot.

Obama: "Hello, I'm a Mac."

Clinton: "And I'm a PC."

I can't believe the difference in the way the media has portrayed Obama as opposed to Hillary. The meida has practically crowned him the nominee of the Dem. party with
only the results of one state's caucuses and total of 18 delegates votes, vs. 17 & 18 for the other Dem. candidates. Even though I live in Iowa, I don't think that 38% of 230,000 democrats should decide who the next President is going to be.

Why don't you scrutinize his voting record in the IL. legislature and his one year in the U. S. Senate, like you have done with Sen. Clinton's? Why haven't you critized his debate performances like you have Senator Clinton's?? She made one mistake on answering the question on immigration and she was crucified for it. Yet, Obama gave a very poor response to the same question on the next debate and it was no big deal.

I am sick and tired of the way the media has treated Senator Clinton. You've been charmed by Sen. Obama's rhetoric, as you were by George Bush's likeability, and are not doing your job by vetting his candidacy like you should.

I am also tired of hearing about "change" as the only qualification for a candidate for President. Since when has experience become a dirty word?

What you have done in the media is creating a bandwagon effect based on the results of one election in one very small state and you made it sound like there is a "wave" that it cannot be stopped. I would like to remind you that there are 49 other states who also have a saying in who gets to be President. By the time Feb. 5 comes along, the results of the primaries in 23 states might not even count, the way you're carrying on.

By the way, the commentator I respect the most on your team is David Gergen. He seems to be the only fair one in the group.

Sincerely,

Maria Henning

Let's get back to days of "Hi, my name's Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president" The democrats finally have a rallying cry and are enthusiastic for the first time since those days. Let Obama pull the party together again and maybe we can all work together for eight years to change both the national and international crises in the world.

The Clinton reign is over, Bill. Off to Elba!

The fact of the matter is this Country will not vote a woman or a black man into the next Presidency.

You may see some action out of New York, California and parts of Florida.

Remember the last two elections. Most of the people in the other 47 states are just plain ignorant and will vote the way their priest, pastor or reverend wants them too.

If either of these two candidates gets the Democatic ticket, our next President will be a republican.

I am sorry to say this but it is a fact of life.

Maybe in 20-40 years but not in 2008.

Josh if you think that Bill Clinton was the best president of our time, you are as nasty as he was, he never told the american people who he really was, an adulter and a disgrace for this country. His wife even worst she chose to be with him after all the scandal, and keep the power and the money. It is time for them to get loss.

…by the way he was sworn in with the Holy Bible, you're confusing him with someonelse…just the FACTS Mam!

How irritating is it when on the up side of the polls all is well, but now when on the other side our true colors must be shown.

Bill Clinton was one of the greatest presidents our country has ever known. Maybe his heart surgeon forgot to replace something when he had his chest wide open. How else can you explain this ridiculous rant/tantrum? Smells like desperation has gotten the best of the Clinton clan. When things arent going well for them they ALWAYS blame the media. I love you Bill, but seriously, just sit down and look pretty like a good little wifey. It is *so* over for Hillary, and this rant shows that they know it too!

If Obama is elected, we all flee out to Maxico

The Clintons are at their worst when they see that Holy Grail slipping away. Too bad for them that pesky things like "elections" have to interefere with their arrogant sense of entitlement. Let's savour the moment. They're both about to be sent back into the 1990's where they belong. Good riddance.

After reading most of the comments after this article, it pains me to see that you the American public still defend Obama or Edwards don't you see that they will be incapable of governing properly? Can you see a Bush in the making? If you choose Obama or Edwards a puppet will be the president with advisors that will do their little dirty works and we will be in such a depression that even Oprah will take back her endorsement after everything comes tumbling down.

"The most experienced and the only one that should be our next President is none other than Hillary Keep going forward the battle is not over yet"

Somebody recently said, "Obama is on the freshman lineup and Hillary is already playing on the varsity team". I can see that when they talk. If Obama gets the Dem nom, the country will elect a Republican Pres (Mormom or Baptist preacher) for another 4 YEARS! It ain't happnin' folks, Nobama!.

For those that think Obama is suddenly the front runner because he did win the primary Iowa; please notice that he did only get 2 more delegate votes than Clinton. So do not suddenly be so quick to think Clinton is down and out. Clinton will most likely be the nominee and the next president; we can certainly hope!

I have great admiration for both Bill and Hillary Clinton. Finally the truth about Obama gets spoken. The words were late in coming.

What Obama and the other candidates have thrown at Hillary is outrageous. It was time her campaign took the offensive.

What has Obama done for this country? The Clintons have more than 30 years experience and track record of doing great things not only for this country but for the world. Yes, I refer to The Clintons and consider her entering the White House will bring TWO Presidents not just one. Why not tap into Bill's 8 year experience as President? Look what his administration accomplished: peace, a surplus in lieu of a deficit, lowest unemployment rate in history, highest home ownership in history, etc.

I have been following the polital race closely, and to date I have not heard any specific steps about what Obama would do about the Iraq war.

There is nothing wrong with Bill C. coming to the defense of Hillary. The other candidate wives helped in their campaign, why not Bill C.

It is about time someone spoke up. Thank you Bill for waking others up. Hillary Clinton has my vote.

Karen M. Williams
Retired Professional, Florida

Are YOU a slave to the to the media, "get truth guy"? So, how can you have so little faith in your fellow citizens? Granted, I have had my doubts – especially when Bush was elected a second time. But aren't those who are supporting Obama also supporting the idea that we CAN be informed, empowered and make a difference?

Record is important, and I'm not ready to bash Hillary. She has a strong record on some issues (education and children's rights), but touting her "experience" is slightly disingenuous. She was first lady for eight years before "preparing" for her own run in the senate. And frankly, I don't think she stands a chance in a general election.

Strong character and ethics are qualities that I look for in a presidential candidate, in addition to record and experience (by the way – I don't think Obama's experience is too shabby). On that front, I'm with Obama all the way.

Wow… there are what, 1153 posts on this blog. I wish I had time to read them all. The wit is amazing – from everyone! I seriously think the writer's strike is going to fail – the television executives and producers could just come here and take some pre-written wit.

Hey, Bill never did like you! Hey, Hill never liked you either.

But, I do have to say to everyone out there regardless of party of choice. It is about time that everyone, not only the news media, take a close look at Obama.

The man has never answered a question directly! Ever! Find one time anywhere where he gives any subtance to his thoughts/ideas/concerns etc. I like to feel good too and I wish every one did feel great! Obama, it is not just like real life, we have to live and face the truths of life. Facts are facts. We would like to hear that from you and not just the rhetoric that you spill from your face.

Am sure the clintons forgot something in the white house which they need to retrieve,i keep hearing her say 39years of experience and am the most experieced,i want to know where her experience is for the last 12years that America is heading for recession. I kindly advice you to give up than to bring shame to your husband bill. Is bill going to be your first lady or man?

Obama should win because he's black

OBAMA STANDS ABSOLUTELY ZERO CHANCE……IF HE WINS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HE WILL BE STOMPED AGAINST THE REPUBLICANS

WITH HILLARY WE HAVE A SHOT…AND WITH HILLARY COMES GREATNESS…

Bill is doing what the other spouses are doing: speaking up on behalf of their candidates.

More to the point: he happens to be right. The media has given Darling Obama the Lite treatment.

And commentators on this blog are right: CNN, you need to rotate your reporters. The woman covering Obama's campaign is probably wearing his button just below the camera line.

To all you people who say that Hillary should not take credit for Bill's years as president, I would turn the tables around and ask you this: If you don't give Hillary any credit for those years, then why are you associating her with those years? Judge her on her own merits as a senator, which is what you want us to do with Obama, right?

And one final thought: why is Obama an "outsider" and Clinton an "insider" when they both work in Washington at the same place?

So much for Bill Clinton the "political genius" . Nothing plays into Obama's narrative more than Bill Clinton whining about what, "a vast left wing conspiracy"? Add to that the return of serpent head and Bergala to crank up the attack machine. These clowns are clueless. All that will be left of the Clinton base by Super Tuesday is a bunch of octogenarians that are a week behind in reading the news because they're waiting for their large type editions!

All this moaning and groaning by that wimp Clinton. His wife is losing and he stands in front of people and just whines. Why don't he go back to NY. He's not doing Hillary any good.

I am a canadian following the race. I find watching Iowa and NH like watching the NFL playoffs. I'm almost standing at times cheering for Obama. I will hand it to CNN, the coverage is no less than top notch. As far as the Clinton comment, I'm sorry, I thought it was Hilary that was running…I was not aware that Bill was running..is he confused..wouldn't be the first time. The perception created here, is when it gets tough, hubby speaks out to protect 'the wife'. We didn't hear Hilary responding, and is it now that all the candidates will come as a 'tag' team. Does Bill know his place as 'First Gentleman'. You have to wonder who will be making the decisions at the White House if Hilary was to win. You have to also wonder if he would sabotage her position, again.
If it gets tough in the White House, is Hilary going to cry and Bill step in to ward off the bullies.
Just a question, 'if Hilary as President were to die, would her successor be the 'First Gentleman'…maybe this is what Bill is thinking…get a 3rd term.
Obama is THE answer, Huckabee is a good alternative as for the rest…Hilary wants to be the first woman president, Rudy is another Bush, MacCain is 71…Romney is John Kerry, Edwards is a good Vice Pres. selection for Obama and good luck with anything different.

What Senator Obama said is that WE can bring about change and WE know that WE togather as a people can bring about change.

I am a young first time voter and the "fairy tale" comment form Bill Clinton has definitly made up my mind. I will be voting for Obama. Bill Clinton in my mind is hurting Hillary at this point.

walt taylor January 8, 2008 5:05 pm ET

It is unfortunate that Donna Brazile is speaking for the Democratic Party on the Situation Room. Since she is a black American,she is no longer objective. It is easy to see that because she is an African American, she is for Obama, even though the Clintons have stood for Black people over and over. It appears that this election is turning into a racial situation. Too bad !
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You are the one who is a blatant racist. You are claiming that because she is black she has no right to support a black candidate. By your logic, then all those white people who are supporting white candidates are acting in a racially biased manner.

So, by your rules Blacks should never support anyone of their own race, but whites are free to always support white candidates. Sounds like the spirit of Strom is alive in you. What a Maroon!

desperate times call for desperate measures. apparently that includes standing up in public and punching yourself in the face.

How about Obama/Clinton

Adultery, Scandal, China, Osama, etc….Please!

I think that hillary has lost alot of voters because of her mudslinging, I was undecided until the NH debates, after the debate it was clear that my vote is going obama. I us to have respect for the clintons. NO LONGER

I can't tell whether I am watching a political campaign or a Britney Spears meltdown! Hillary, who formerly claimed the "Miss Inevitable" crown lost Iowa and is falling apart. She looks highly stressed and a lot older. In debate, she comes across like a shrew rather than a candidate giving opinions and defending her positions. Her crown, once without a hair out of place, looks stringy. Worse yet, she tears up. The last thing a woman running for the highest office in the land should do is cry at adversity. She has just played into every "goil" stereotype currently for or formery in existence.

Then she goes on to claim that she should be elected because she should be president as she would know what to do from day one. Why would she know that? Does that come from her previous experience as co-president? Voters are understandably uncomfortable about such allusions. While many would love to see Bill Clinton in office again were that possible, no one is comfortable having him make or influence national policy through pillow talk in a very strained marriage.

Furthermore, the role that Bill Clinton is taking in the campaign is not helping. He is attacking Obama as if he, not Hillary, were running. Is he?

She states that some people are "ready " and some are not. Isn't that for the voters to decide?

You people are amazing! First you denounce Clinton for throwing mud when both Edwards and Obama have been using dump trunks for six months before the Clinton campaign even began to activate its "machine". You attack the woman as a literal ice queen with no basis but with serious hate. I once thought that Obama could have been a possible choice for me, and I was estatic for a Hillary/Obama campaign. But now knowing the supporters of this man and what they are capable, all this illogical hate, I pray that Hillary Wins for the safety of this nation. I might even half to back some other person in the major election because I will not follow a person who allows such debauchry and destruction to thrive. You people are disgraceful.

And for all polite followers of Obama Ideology, I do not intend to offend you, though I do not understand any of your reason. I think your letting passion control you, rather than reason. I have done a copious amount of research on every major person, and there really isn't much to go on with Obama. Passion is what got in this mess in the first place, we need some who can rationalize and be a problem solver. Obama has a message, but no really achievable goals. I know he seems like an amazing person, but please don't make this mistake.

I love humanity, and the world, not matter its faults.
Every question has an answer.
Every problem a solution.
Love Everyone and Love the World

Thank You.

Go for it, Bill!

The Clinton machine is done. I am glad of it. Bill has no relevance in questioning anyone's integrity, look at his track record. I am not really into Obama that much either. ( I am so-called African-American as well) I question the fact that most of the candidates are in the Council on Foreign Relations which in turn means they all have the same interest. Obama is the lesser of the two evils we all know this. This whole pulling the troops out of Iraq is a joke. Our military will remain in the middle east. This is their plan whether we want to believe it our not. Besides why would they give up our position to invade Iran. The only thing they have to contend with is China and Russia interest in Iran. This may be the catalyst for WW3 as we know. We are in some perilous times people…please wake up.

Mr. Barack Hussain Obama is all hype, not substance!!! I finally understand why Americans elected Gorege W.Bush twice!

Because they want a nice guy they can have a beer with, not a leader, not someone strong but less likable.

First and formost: You go Bill!!! You are the Husband…you should stick up for your Wife!!! Good For you! My Husband sticks up for me even if I am wrong!

Second: Women of the U.S.: Get your act together! We have come a long way baby! We cannot stop now!! If you do, then think about this: We dont want to hear no whinning when you, as a woman, dont get as much pay as a man or maybe treated different…….

We have had male Presidents and look where we are!!!! Lets try a Woman….Hillary is a strong, smart Woman who has the experience we need and does hear our need for change… SHE IS CHANGE!

Let's change the world together!

First, just a few months ago Hilary was unbeatalbe in the press; now that the people have spoken everyone is saying the press is going easy on Barack; no their not going easy on him, but they are giving him a fair shot, one every candidate deserves. Next Hilary doesn't have as much experience as is being claimed. She was a lawyer, she was first lady of Arkansas, then first lady of the U.S. She may have met dignitaries and held deep conversations with them, but that doesn't constitute experience in foreign policy. Besides the president doesn't make decisions on their own, they have cabinet members and members of their administration that help shape this country. No one can ever have experience being president unless they have already been president. Now unless Bill will actually be the one running the country, Hilary has no more experience than anyone else! I am starting to wonder what the Bushes and Clinton's are really gainging from holding the highest office is the country, because no one has benifited from them being in office besides themselves and their friends and some of these special interest groups! As far as Hilary's experience with healthcare, her so called plan she came up with while Bill was president was not brought down by republican's and special interest groups alone, she helped to torpedo it because she was given and offer she couldn't refuse.

ERICA….ID LET THE WIFE OF A SURGEON OPERATE ON ME……IF SHE WERE A SURGEON….

DUH

Oh please Bill, for months the press all but announced your wife Hillary as the Democratic Presidential candidate. It was a forgone conclusion and all you had to do to become the 1st ladies man was sit back and watch. Well now the momentum has changed not because of the press, but because the voters don't like what they see with Hillary. She will polarize the Democrats and we will more than likely get either a Republican President or possibly an independent if someone like Obama runs when and if Hillary got the nomination. The VOTERS don't like Hillary, plain and simple. You can whin all you want as all this is doing is showing your true colors and what you Clintons really think about all of us voters.

You are a very smart man and love history. This is history in the making. Obama is way more intellectual than Hillary. Way more chrismatic, way more articulate, way more able to work with others, way more electable, shall we go on? You know all this yet keep trying to derail his campaign for your wife. Well us voters only see desperation and that is a sign of weakness and we do not want that in the next President. If you truelly want to help Hillary step aside as you look like a fool.

The Clintons sound like a bunch of drunks. They are continuing to embarrass the Nation. Lets all pray for them.

Now I am beginning to understand what blacks must live through everyday of their lives. I'm going to pray for them and myself too. I'm sorry African American People for the way we have treated you.

Did you just say "i do think it's damaging, especially for young people, to perceive our democracy as being run by just a few political families"? Are you serious? If you believe otherwise, please go to your nearest gun shop, pick up a gun and shot yourself in the head. Politics in our beautiful U.S. of A. is not only controlled by a few RICH families, but also by the businesses that their RICH friends own. Let's just keep it current so you can follow: Bush (junior & senior) = Zapata Oil, Arbusto Oil, along with all the contacts they ever made in the oil business. Dick Cheney= Halliburton Company and all the contacts that he made in the engineering and contracting business. You really think the average citizen really means anything to these politicians? They have to pay back all the little favors and large contributions that got them where they are at today and trust me, they do. This whole election fiasco that comes around every four years is just to give the average citizen the illusion of involvement in the political process. For the most part, every one buys it. They make you root for a Democrat or a Republican, but at the end of it all, who decides what really goes on in government and what direction it takes (domestic & foreign) policy, are the people that have a lot of zeros in their bank account. Reality sucks, I and hate to be so blunt, but it is what it is. For giggles, do some research on all the politicians in Washington right now (from the party of your choice) and tell us which one is not rich? Until we can start electing politicians on merit and that actually care about the citizens of this country and not because they have a pretty face or a lot of money in the bank, we are doomed to follow in the footsteps of every empire that has ever roamed this earth. Like the Roman Emprire, the Ottoman Empire, the Russian Empire, and the Byzantine Empire, we are bound to self destruct. Mark my words.

Obama is right. Th Clinton campain is frustrated, but if it weren't for Bill's frustration to start with there probably wouldn't be HIllary campaign. I hate to think of Bill back in the white house acting as HIllary's mouthpiece to the rest of the world the way the campaign is using him now. I don't wand a president who will stand by her man when he releases his frustration on the international stage. Nor do I want a president
who causes a partners frustration. In the white house, on the international stage, frustrated partners usually blow something up.

One last thing. If anyone thinks that whoever our next President is won't raise taxes, I'd say you're in Fairytale Land with Bill!

Mr. Obama was asked about this outburst by Mr. Clinton earlier today. Courtesy of Jeff Zeleny, here’s the reply: “I understand they’re frustrated right now. I suspect that they’ll both try to get back on track in terms of the strategy for them to do better than they feel they’re doing right now.”
As for Mr. Clinton’s pounding away at Mr. Obama’s war stances over the years, Mr. Obama said: “But I think Tim Russert answered Bill Clinton this morning. Every point that he raised was a question that had been answered _ had been asked and answered, not only on “Meet the Press” but repeatedly.
It is a little frustrating for the president to _ the former president _ to continually repeat this notion that somehow I didn’t know where I stood in 2004 about the war. He keeps on giving half the quote. I was always against the war. The quote he keeps on feeding back was an interview on Meet the Press at the National Convention when Tim was asking, `Given your firm opposition to the war, what do you make of the fact that your nominee for president and vice president didn’t have that same foresight.’ And obviously I didn’t want to criticize them on the eve of their nomination. So I said, `Well, I don’t know what _ you know, I wasn’t in the Senate. I can’t say for certain what I would have done if I was there. I know that from where I stood the case was not made.’ He always leaves that out.
“And you know, I understand why he’s frustrated. But at some point since we’ve corrected him repeatedly on this and he keeps on repeating it, you know it tells me that he’s just more interested in trying to muddy the waters than actually talk fairly about my record.”

For Bill Clinton to suggest his 'wife' is getting unfair treatment, is absurd. She has no more experience than Obama. I think the nation is tired of clintons and bush's.

The Clintons feel they are entitled to another eight years in the White House. The 90's are gone. Move on, nothing to see here.

what was said on CNN video clip and reported verbatim in the NY Times
says it all.
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Mr. Obama was asked about this outburst by Mr. Clinton earlier today. Courtesy of Jeff Zeleny, here’s the reply: “I understand they’re frustrated right now. I suspect that they’ll both try to get back on track in terms of the strategy for them to do better than they feel they’re doing right now.”

As for Mr. Clinton’s pounding away at Mr. Obama’s war stances over the years, Mr. Obama said: “But I think Tim Russert answered Bill Clinton this morning. Every point that he raised was a question that had been answered _ had been asked and answered, not only on “Meet the Press” but repeatedly.

It is a little frustrating for the president to _ the former president _ to continually repeat this notion that somehow I didn’t know where I stood in 2004 about the war. He keeps on giving half the quote. I was always against the war. The quote he keeps on feeding back was an interview on Meet the Press at the National Convention when Tim was asking, `Given your firm opposition to the war, what do you make of the fact that your nominee for president and vice president didn’t have that same foresight.’ And obviously I didn’t want to criticize them on the eve of their nomination. So I said, `Well, I don’t know what _ you know, I wasn’t in the Senate. I can’t say for certain what I would have done if I was there. I know that from where I stood the case was not made.’ He always leaves that out.

“And you know, I understand why he’s frustrated. But at some point since we’ve corrected him repeatedly on this and he keeps on repeating it, you know it tells me that he’s just more interested in trying to muddy the waters than actually talk fairly about my record.”

No more dynasties…………period…………..democracy forever……………….

Billy Boy you are getting your well viewed nickers in a twist.

After i listened to Hillary's less than gracious (lol) speech from Iowa i am convinced she is now DEAD MEAT in this race. She is carrying to much baggage and political debts to be of any use to America.

Obama…130 votes of "present" when serving in the Illinois senate. Now that's leadership…NOT

As a social worker I am glad to hear talk about change. Most of my job is about navigating the existing systems that have failed my clients for years. We need change and I do believe in hope because it can be made reality if we work together. The United States of America and its people need someone to unite us and that is Obama. I am sad to hear the former president speak, at a cost to his positive reputation, on behalf of his wife in this manner. It is obvious they have changed their campaign tactics to muddy Obama's record, and that I do not respect, and hope that if Hillary does lose she will lose with her integrity intact.

As for issues of race and how we label ourselves I think it is wonderful that we are able to share our cultures with one another. We each have an ethnicity, a way of describing out cultural heritage, but the one thing that unites us is that we are Americans. And for that I am proud of thanks to Obama.

Boo-Hoo, Bill. I didn't hear any complaining when your wifey was ahead 20 points in the polls. Maybe that's because back then people thought YOU were running again and they told polsters they'd vote for Clinton. Now that voters realize that your wife is running, they are not interested. What is your wife's name anyway? HC? HRC? She can't even make up her mind about her name, much less anything else.

How quickly Americans forget…remember the humiliation Clinton brought to the White House..I would have had more respect and would have supported Hil if she left him while he was in office…they talk about not facing facts..they are both living in a fairy tale..always have — working the system to get ahead..who in their right mind would pay Ole Bill millions to speak?!?!? Haven't we heard enough of the Clintons??? she talks about change, as one newsreporter stated..look at the RELIC Hilliary is carrying around with her! WAKE UP AMERICA…think back 8 years ago what was done and not done in the White House…and how, if Hillary wanted to do something, as she says she can…why she didn't back then…all talk! Go home to Arkansas..oh, that's right, they don't want you either!!!!!

People in this country are so desperate for change that they will gravitate toward anything or anyone that looks, even remotely, like it. What has Obama done during his four years in the Senate other than position himself for a run at the presidency? He's articulate, charming, professional and polished, but I sense a real disingenuousness about him. What change has he REALLY singularly affected? Research that question and then make a decision about him. Please look beyond the glitter before getting on the Obama bandwagon. I'm very disappointed with the field of candidates on both sides. I'm tired of having to choose between the lesser of evils – and I would be hard pressed to argue that Obama is that.

I said earlier that people are desperate for "change." I say that because they don't know what else to call it. I really believe that, underlying it all, the American People yearn for honesty, authenticity and integrity. They want for a leader that will restore dignity to the presidency and pride in our government (which has been waning for many, many years). Barack Obama says he can do that for us. If that's true, why hasn't he before now?

Bill, If you knew as much about free trade as you do about Big Mac's the economy would not be in the shape that its in now. Stick to what you know and "chill" with a happy meal.

Jan 8, 2008 4:20 CDT

Why are you asking if Hillary can turn her campain around? You don't know the outcome of todays election do you ??? Is it because CNN & the media are against Hillary and don't give her a chance ?
It is comments like this that CNN makes while the election is still going on that is not fair to a canidate. In some business' , what the media does would be called " steering" and it is illegal.

No Bill, its not a Fairy Tale………… its a nightmare what the media does to Hillary !!

Why is Bill giving speaches anyway? I thought his wife was running. You dont see Michele Obama speaking to crowds. Is this how she will be "prepared on day one?" When the going gets tough…I'll just call my husband to handle my battles. Yeah…good move Bill…good move. And correction…the biggest fairytale was "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."

Here is something to consider regarding the Obama candidacy. The USA is the most powerful and richest nation in the world. Just as I would feel extremely uncomfortable boarding a 787 jetliner with a novice pilot, I would be equally uncomfortable with a novice president in these turbulent unstable times. I would however consider Sen. Obama as a potential vice president.

One secondary thought: I have heard enough about change. What the USA needs is "currency" in world and domestic affairs.

After all this time,now that things aren't going well, she is going to pull the crying card? She seems to be running out of ideas.
It's not a good play for someone who thinks that they can lead the U.S. What happens when She becomes President and Iran attacks us? Do we arm ourselves with "Kleenex"?

Bill, I love ya but, the biggest fairy tale is "I did not touch that woman!"

I can't believe how naive people are to believe that Obama could walk into office and change the American political system. Of course we want to believe what he says, but how innocent and naive he must be, and those supporting him, to truly believe that type of change can take place. Even if he actually attempts to fulfill his promises, he has to contend with congress and the senate. These are seasoned politicians that are not simply going to roll over and say O.K. Mr. President, we'll do whatever you say. It is unfortunate that there is a political game to be played, but the fact remains. Hillary knows how to deal with the system in order to accomplish our desires. I hope that the american people are not so gullible as to believe and accept the unattainable goals that Obama is promising.

As far as Republicans go. McCain would have had my vote…..8 years ago. I'm not so interested in him after he's been nothing but a pet parrot for GWB since the 2000 GOP Convention. A vote for McCain is a like getting GWB for 12 years. No Thanks! Hillary or Obama save us from the GOP and those annoying Ron Paul supporters!

LAdies and Gentlemen,

Do you really think Mr. Obama stands a chance against McCain? MS CLINTON is the only democrat capable of taking votes from republicans; not Obama. And that is what Democrats need in order to win. No crazy dreams of a newbie into the big game. Republicans will knock Obama down very easily.

Let us see

To the Clinton Folks…..especailly Hillary and Biil:

Insanity, as defined by Einstein:
"Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results"

This is a perfect portrayal of the Clinton Campaign Strategy……

Thank you Bill, for standing up for your wfe, the very capable nominee, Hillary Clinton. She deserves the nomination and we DESERVE her. Love and Blessings on you both.

you called this the electorate's growing hope? it's a fulse hope that was manufacturing by the Media, we are not buying this.

I am so fed up with political running mates bullying Hillary Clinton, I have served in the military and at the time we were looking for Saddam, Well, today we are searching for someone by the name of Osama. I sure do not want to vote for a man who we will call Pres. Obama, I dont care how smart he is. We are in America and I just can not
bear the thought of a US President by that name. Another thing is Hillary is smart I really think its about time we give a woman a chance. Whats the difference, if men
have not done much in the past few years. Look at the past Edwards, McCain, been there, and done that. Their agenda is the same as always. Women should be happy we have a woman come such a long way. Go Hillary, You got my vote and after I get
my word out she may have many votes from women. It may be after all a gender issue this political year. We will see. We've come a long way baby!

This only underscores why Presidents usually step out of the public eye or go on to lead moral fights against hunger or HIV after leaving the White House: because a past President still campaigning dips him into the muck of politics when he should be more concerned with maintaining the dignity of the title he earned.

It's also why Al Gore, after winning the Nobel Prize, doesn't need to seek the presidency. Who'd want to be president when they can be a Nobel laureate?

I'd rather be recognized for tilting the world toward peace than winning a popularity contest. And if you can tilt the world toward peace while being president, then that's another issue.

The point is this: I don't imagine Barack Obama going on the campaign trail after leaving the White House and complaining about media coverage and other lowly issues of politics. And I love Bill Clinton. It's sad to see him at this moment.

ILL VOTE FOR ANYONE BUT OBAMA…PLEASE…..NO OBAMA

HOW FAKE IS THIS GUY???

TRYING TO GET OPRAH WINFREY TO BACK HIM USING THOSE CHILDISH GIMMICKS TO WIN VOTES

TRYING TO GO WITH THE "IN THING" TO APPEAR POPULAR

TRYING TO REACH OUT TO KIDS WITH A SPEECH AS FAR FROM POLITICAL AS YOU CAN GET JUST TO WIN THE YOUNG VOTE

YOU KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF OBAMA BECOMES PRESIDENT RIGHT?????

HE'LL RIP OFF HIS MASK TO SHOW HIS TRUE ALIEN SELF AND GO "GOTCHA!!!!"

I don't want another Republican. There isn't ten cents difference between all of the candidates but Edwards and Obama.

The first time I saw Obama was in a senate hearing on C-Span–I was very impressed by this young man, searching out who he was on the internet. This was well ahead of the bid for president. Yet, there is something one can't define holding back supporting him. Frankly, his positions aren't clear enough. He is an eloquent speaker, obviously educated, intelligent young man. I just don't think he can deliver by negotiating with the absolutely, embeded power brokers.

One believes that Edwards has stated his position more clearly FROM THE BEGINNING. As a Republican, one didn't just jump on the Edward's bandwagon. After much looking, reading and soul searching; Edwards had more credibility, clearly stated positions, from which this cynical person, has not seen him deviate.

Although, I don't think there has been enough media coverage of Edwards, thankfully, there has been plenty of internet information. Also plenty of trivial nonsense to muddy the waters.

I think Edwards was the one to clearly bring the """change""" theme into play with his radical but true statements about mega-conglomerates, multi-national corporations.

It is beyond comprehension that folk fail to see he isn't talking about those who incorporate a small/medium or even a large business. He is speaking of the drive for ownership of this country and all countries by multi-national, mega, global conglomerates who have fed on each other until the tiers of ownership is almost impossible to distinguish as to who owns what: Far too many of the names/brands we think are as American as apple pie are globally owned. It's easier to understand out sourcing when the enterprise is globally owned. One isn't making a statement of whether, overall, this is good or bad, it just is
.
Why would policy decisions, ordinary Americans see and question matter to global ownership? Common sense dictates, it doesn't unless it affects what matters most to the global investors—-the bottom line: PROFITS:

The allegiance is to profits, not country. Edwards is saying: He will work to return the directional flow of profits and allegiance to these UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to which we, the people, American citizens, pledge allegiance . He will not allow lobbyists for these mega corporations and other countries to inhabit the White House. The issues are complicated. I applaude his courage to stand up for what he has to know will cut him down. He isn't a stupid man, albeit he isn't from a moneyed family, he has shown his intelligence, willingness to fight the big boys and even more amazing! WIN.

I don't care how he styles his hair, where he lives, how much money he has EARNED, I am looking for someone who has proven he can win.

Many of the issues, economy, jobs, health care, environment are tied up in freeing Washington from paid influence of special interest.

I support him yet, at the same time see the probably foregone conclusion: There will be money spent like water flowing in the Mississippi in a flood to keep this upstart out of Washington. After all is said and done, it is politics, the survival of the fittest or the richest.

Our present occupant of the Oval Office hasn't even bothered to cloak his commitment to big, bigger and biggest or as he so eloquently put it; his supporters of the Haves and Have mores.

Obviously, this is only the personal opinion of one of the peons. But, one thinks it is as valid as the innumerable pundits spewing out through the supposedly public airwaves; infotainment specialists.

I think that the Clinton's threw in the towel– gracefully?

Peace & Love

Yancey

PLEASE!!! You would think that Bill Clinton would have learned a thing or two over these past years regarding Ken Starr. First, MR. Clinton – you caused the whole mess. Second, MR. Clinton, you loved Ken Starr before……until you got caught breaking the law. Third and final, MR. Clinton, don't ever, ever bash the Republicans again for playing dirty politics because that is EXACTLY what you are doing now. Thank God for Barack! A change is so needed in Washington, especially if MR. Clinton is still allowed to speak.

Hi guys in the U.S,
just go on like this, this is exactly the way the French "Democrats" (ROYAL) have lost again the French "Republicans" (SARKOZY): they fought so hard against eachother during the primary campaign that finally the selected Democrat (ROYAL) was so weakened that she had no chance against SARKOZY in the "final round" …
Concerning "Billy Boy" (I did not know it was Bill Clinton's nickname, I should not have given the same one to my 3.5 years old son …), he really should refrain from accusing somebodyelse of lying, please, too riduculous.
On the other way, I must say the medias played a big role here in France to push ROYAL during "Democrats" primary and many french politics analysts said that this was a manipulation aiming at easying SARKOZY's win at the end, as many people were rather reluctant to vote a WOMAN as a President. Now the question is: are a woman or a "half afro-american" really in position to beat a white, male Republican this year in the US ??? If not sure about this, then the Democrats may have to push EDWARDS, even if it is very sad to have to think this way … Good luck to all of you and happy '2008 … whoever the winner maybe !!!
Ah, by the way: all sincere Europeans (not talking about BERLUSCONI or AZNAR) told you from the beginning the 2nd attack on IRAQ would end-up with a disaster. I understand OBAMA was against: maybe the only guy with a real good "political feeling", which is at least as important as experience to lead a country like yours … look: the BUSH-family did not lack of experience, right ? "I'll make IRAQ safer" … sounds like Billy Boy's comment: "This guy is a liar" …

YES! We are one nation and one contry. Before Obama becoms uniter for this contry, and forsit thing he should do is let black people go to school and go to work. I came to this contry for 20 years and worked 6 companies, and I only had 5 coworks were balck and three of them came from Affirca. If they think take money from working calss to help the poor, and that is worry, worry, and worry. I came to this contry 20 years ago from China. I only had $100 at the time. Now I worked at high tech company and made a good pay. I won a house and two cars. Why? I studied hard and worked hard. This a great contry for every one. If I can do it and SO DO YOU? Do nothing but want to money? Ha Ha Ha! Day dram!

What amount the immigrants? Are they going to reclaim the alamo?

Sometimes the word unity is not as great as it sounds. The country needs both parties- Democrats and Republicans- for check and balances. What would it be like if we were all so united that there was only one party? I know some countries with that system- Vietnam and China, for example…Their government has one party- The Communist Party- so united that oppositions dare not speak up for fear of persecution.
There will always be opposition in the political system. The country needs someone who can work with the opposition and get results. That's as good as we can get to unity, and results count, not a fluffy notion of unity. To be fully united is to have no free will, and that is not America.
I don't see Hillary as a polarizer.Republicans are simply afraid of her. But that doesn't mean she cannot work with them. I think her Senate track record has proven that.

I am a woman, and a senior citizen. I am so ready to support Barack Obama and have been since he spoke at the convention four years ago. He is the only candidate for change and just what this country needs right now. The Clintons need to get a grip and walk out into the sunset, hand in hand. He wants us to give him a break, as he sounded off today. Well, why not do us and our country a huge favor and finally give us a break. Oh and while you're at it, be sure to carry out your baggage. We have dealt with it for far too long. We will have a woman president sometime in the future, just not this woman. We have had our fill of the Clinton and Bush families to last a lifetime. Goodbye and Good Luck.

It's the politics of confrontation all over again. Hillary & Bill Clinton have no chance of uniting this country. A true leader tries to build bridges. Obama will try and has the best probability of succeeding. I would vote for ANYONE other than Hillary, and plan to do so.

WOW DONNA!!! WHAT DOES BILL CLINTON ATTACKS ON OBAMA HAVE ON YOUR FEELINGS OF BEING AFRICAN AMERICAN. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RACE AND DONT TURN IT INTO IT. PLEASE ARE COUNTRY NEEDS TO BE UNITED. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN AFRAID OF.

I KNEW SOONER OR LATER OBAMA'S FAKE FANTASY HE TRIES TO BRAIN WASH AMERICANS INTO BELIEVING WOULD COME TO LIGHT.

GO HILLARY 2008

Obama has no idae how to run a country, not even a state, a city or county, how can he, a pure politician who was always flip-flop his positions upon his political needs, have zero knowledge of international and demestic (he thought Canada has a president is a laughing example), is being manufacturing by Media, to run this greatest nation in the world?

I really, really don't like Obama. I think he is arrogant and often patronizing. I cannot believe that after two states vote, we are stuck with him for our nominee. And, although I am not for Clinton, I think the media crowned her opponent and don't blame Bill for being PO'ed.

President Clinton is absolutely right. Obama has gotten a free ride from the media. What is his plan? He has not been specific on anything except his adaptation of Hillary's healthplan. I donot know how I will vote in November, but I do know I am ashamed of the American media. We had a serious female candidate and the American media has worked overtime to kill her campaign. She did not get a fair shake from this media. I hope she will continue in the primaries…and I will give financial support to help.

Can we all just get alone!!!!!!!!
what we need is someone to do something about,

Jobs,Education, and most important HEALTH CARE for everyone!!!!!

I like how idealistic Obama is, but I do not feel that he has a solid and effective method to deliver change to our country based on the fact he has been avoiding answering important questions several times. Don't we need a president who is sure with what he or she is doing with our country? We need someone who is aggressive and will work really hard to make changes in this country. I think Hillary Clinton has the solid experience to deliver our hope.

I feel that if Obama wins the Democratic party, the whole 2004 election will repeat itself! We will have a republican president again.

This truly is a circus, ladies and gentlemen!

Hillary sheds a tear (or so it seemed on all major networks) and people think she has emotions. Not so. Bill is in his own world trying to erase the legacy of a liar, perjurer and simply a man who was dumb enough to get caught cheating on his wife.

Barack is trying to sell the "change" brand to this politicians-weary country. And the Republicans are trying desperately to avoid looking like a bunch of religion-driven (or faith-driven, as they like to call it) fanatics. I ask you, my fellow Americans – do we really have a choice? I think not. The Rome is truly burning.

Actually, even in the 2004 speech that Bill Clinton is referencing, Obama was against the war. The Clinton cap always leaves out the second half of the quote. Obama said that he was not in the Senate at the time, but he did not believe that the case had been made. That is what he said, transcripts are out there, but the Clintons want to rely on people just believing them and not doing independent research. That is a terrible way to do politics.

B.O. has completely alienated me from the Democratic Party. He's doing an outstanding job of pitting age groups against each other. Making promises of how he will "change" the U.S. and the world but never bothering to let the voter in on how he will implement his implied change in policies. I have had seven years of inexperience thrust upon me with G.W.B. My vote is going to H.R.C. – whether I like her or not – I care for my country. It is undeniable, she has 35 years exposure in the political arena, she's shrewd and saavy and will, I believe, bring to her administration diplomats and statesmen who are up to the serious challenges my country faces.

I think the Clinton's threw in the towel– gracefully?

Well, at least Hilary wasn't directly involved.

Peace & Love

Yancey

So Bill is now "crying" to the media because his wife is not the front runner. I would have ANY OTHER DEMOCRAT for President than his wife. His 8 years in office with nothing but lies. I DO NOT TRUST HIS WIFE NOR HIM. I DO NOT WANT ANYMORE BUSH'S OR CLINTON'S in the White House. Bill go cry somewhere else. This Hispanic will not vote for liars.

What people do not realize is that although Bill Clinton has a set of political gifts which are unique and unequalled in American history, these gifts are not transferable assets. If he could and were running again, it would be no contest. However, having his endorsement or having him capaign for you is of little value. It was no good for Gore in 2000 and it's no good for Hillary now. During the impeachment, Clinton could say he made intentionally misleading and deceptive statements but did not lie, and the people would buy it. No other politician alive would dare make that statement. If he says something, it's funny. If Hillary says the same thing, it falls flat. So having Bill go on the attack won't help because he's not defending himself and therefore can't muster up that same support and sympathy.

I watch CNN 24/7, but am very disappointed with the coverage and comments about the Clintons. I am a Edwards supporter myself, but think that everybody is jumping on the Obama bandwagon because its the thing to do in 2008. Its good for the media becauase its new news for this campain. I think it is awful how the people cannot just make their own decission without the media forcing their comments about the canidates. Even exit poll reports can influence people and people don't need to know how other people vote!

Bill Clinton is right and I think people should see how Obama has changed his position on issues.

I was really not for Hillary because of one answer in a debate that I heard. Now she has shown me that she is strong, smart, cares about the average person,and yet tough enough to stand up for what is right .

As Bill said….. I'm giving her a break !!!!!!!

I totally agree with President Clinton: the media is not pressing Barack Obama on any of the difficult and important questions. Why not ask him who he plans to serve in his cabinet and as his advicers? Would it be the Big O, Sharpton and Jackson? He doesn't have the background, experience, or the circle of experienced people surrounding him. Guess the media forgot that's what happened to President Carter – Carter sounded and looked great during the run for President, but he didn't have a circle of experienced friends and advisers to pull off four years of good, growth governement. Look where that got the country!

"Mo Unity_ get out of fantasy land and into reality."

Fortunately, i can think beyond how the mainstream media would like me to think. And reality is- the right person is winning right now. And America, is not as divided as the powers that be want us to believe. You on the other hand can benefit from some of that reality. Don't be scared. Take the "red pill". Live an examined life. It's time.

It's unfortunate when the collective voice of the deregulated media backfires on you, isn't it?

I think Mr. Bill Clinton is 100% correct. I'll be scared if Mr. Obama will win .this election. America should probably examine who really he is before committing themselves to vote for Mr. Obama.

DEAR BILL

YOU ARE JUST MAKING IT WORSE FOR YOUR WIFE, JUST REMEMBER THE BOTH OF YOU ARE NO LONGER SOMETHING TO DEMAND THE RESPECT YOU THINK YOU DESIRE. LET HER FIGHT HER OWN FIGHT.

This thread truly exhibits the ignorance of the "educated" voter.

My guy is better than yours. blah blah blah

Nothing changes except more friggin' money comes out of my pocket to go into the hands of crooks, liars, thieves and generally people who are completely full of poop.

Obama is running on a change and united platform. He is already showing what he can do. Independents, Republican and people who have never voted before are excited about the electoral process. Barack is doing exactly what he is saying he will. He is changing this nation. Even the Republicans have adopted his "Change" message.

Even though I am voting for John Edwards, I resent the bad reviews Bill Clinton is receiving for his very legitimate observations about Barack OBama. I remember a lot worse being said about Clinton (and Hillary) when he was running and holding office… no one of you came to his defense or thought the people throwing stones were frustrated, mean awful people.

My oh my, how things have changed… I thought you were there to report news; not make judgments and set the pulse of voters. You are getting as bad as FOX- they are fair and balanced, too. If you had spent more time telling me what OBama has accomplished in his life besides two or three beautiful speeches and making a friend of Oprah, I might be voting for him, too.

Regardless, we have impeached Bill Clinton once; off the President's case! If OBama is fit to be President, he can defend himself. He is sure to fall out of favor with people soner or later.

Thanks,

kmj

Well it is true that everyone needs to see all the accomplishments of those in running for office to be able to make a qualified decision on how to vote. I think the press and TV are ganging up on Clinton. You say she is negative when she is trying to bring out her accomplishments against others. Then when someone cares about her and she shows her true side you you complain about that also. Do you want someone that has no heart and feelings for others in office. Do you want a person with not enough experience in office. Give me a break…Look what happened 7 years ago and we are still paying the price. Bush didn't know how to be President and still doesn't. Wake up America. Terrioris are going to taget us again and we can not have someone that has to try to learn while in the office.
I am not just referring to the only the democrats. This Mike Huckebee is another smooth talking character. He is no saint and believe me I have lived in Arkansas….America doesn't want this man in office at all.
I would like to see the accomplishemnts of each of these canidates up front so we can compare. No one likes negative ads, but we NEED to know what they are talking about. Because just like the Huckabee….he only tells what he wants people to know. If others in Iowa knew what we do in Arkansas he would have not even made the top 5. Please this election is important to all of us Americans. We need experience no another new comer. Your talking about CHANGE. A new CHANGE would be Hillary Clinton for President in 2008. First lady President that is a change. The only qualifiedon in all the 10 that are running to become President and that this mess that Bush has made and begin to clean it up.
My VOTE IS FOR HILLARY!!!!!

I have been doing research all day. I still have not seen where Hillary Clinton was President of the USA before. Where is the experience? Performing duties as Senator, Governor, Foreign Affairs Rep., or Puppet in a Monkey suit is not the same as being the leader of the most powerful nation in the world. Not one candidate running, Republican or Democrat, has ever walked into a meeting holding the title of Commander and Chief and had to make decisions for and about America's future. Every one of them talks a good game, but All-Stars are made in the game not in practice.

I get the feeling I am watching a "Survivor" show or "Dancing with The Stars". I thought we were supposed to be hearing from each of the candidates on where they stand on issues and seriours problems facing our country at this time. Am I wrong or have I just gotten lost thinking that things are not really being addressed or if they are, a great deal of critism? I do think we are smart enough to hear where each candidate stands and make our own decisions without all the bells, whistles and rhetoric that is being tossed about.

This vague concept of "change" with no concrete plan or experience to back up his slogan, should concern everyone.
Let's turn this slogan into what it really means:
Obama is calling for "change we can believe in". Voting for a substance deprived slogan, will produce exactly that for working class Americans – change. Hillary will produce Dollars for hard working Americans and has the skill and experience to manifest her plans.

Cmon Pres Bill get out of this it is not your campaign- remember when the press built you up to win. So this is Hillary fight and she already shedding tears so she admits she is loosing but you of all people must get it clear, So be Mr Clean and clear out buddy you did your best leave the media alone . We just love the reading.

I am getting sick of seeing the clip of Hillary gettting so called upset. She took Edwards main idea, it is personal, Then Obama I am for change. She needs to get her own ideas and words and stop taking others.

I think it's time you move your reporters around they are becoming biased to the candidate they are fallowing around. The woman who is fallowing Obama should join his campaign. She starting to sound like his campaign manager not a reporter.

Obama don't have the experience to run the country. He just want to talk sweet to have the vote he wants. But look at the national poll, Hillary is winning.

Hillary LEADS in delegate count!

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/

Nothing in NH will CHANGE this!

Onto Super Tuesday!

You go girl! And throw some more elbows!

Obama is the Carter for '08. Big smile. Big promises. No substance!!
Remember the gas lines, recession and hostages!

Go Hillary Go!!

–philip

Hold the horses! Is Bill Clinton running for President again or is it Hillary Clinton trying to be the first female President? It is understandable that the former lady husband would stand up and fight for his wife but unfortunately I believe that just shows how desperate they are in their failing strategies. Hillary campaign has never been about her policies but about looking towards the “other guy” meaning the person who is leading and giving attacks. Their attacks will not fool voters like myself and they must strategize other alternatives and focus on policies rather than attacks. Bill Clinton has stuck his neck out because of his own frustration with his wife campaign and its has nothing to do with Obama or any of the other candidates. He is frustrated and very well should be. Again, only one word can describe their presidential campaign; DEPERATION!

It is unfortunate that experienced politicians such as Bill and Hillary still believe that the voters will believe what they say when they attack Obama. I agree that they are experienced politician, but that does not necessarily mean Hillary can lead this country to the right direction today. Just like its because a man has been working as an executive manager for 20 years does not necessarily mean he deserves to become a CEO. The problem that I have with Hillary is that she doesn't seem to have a clear vision.

What is wrong for a weman who married a former president to run a president? are you saying if you run a public office ONLY under the qualification of your family members were never working in any public office positions? You are so narrow minded.

I am sick and tired of hearing about comments from black political figures or just in general. Is this about the white and the black winning at the poles? It sure feels like it. Everytime there is an african american speeking out on behalf of obama, all you hear. AS A BLACK AFRICAN AMERICAN { Donna Brazile speaking to Wolf Blitzer,} why say that. you don't hear AS A HISPANIC AMERICAN, AS A JEW AMERICAN, AS A WHITE,ORIENTAL,OR ITALIAN AMERICAN. I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA, BLACK BLACK IS ALL THEY SEEM TO SPEAK ABOUT. ITS SICK TO HAVE TO HEAR THIS ALL THE TIME WHEN THERE IS A BLACK AFRICAN AMERICAN RUNNING FOR SOMETHING. STOP WITH THE LABELING OF YOUR ETHNIC RACE YOU ARE. DO YOU HEAR HILLARY CLINTON CAMPAIGN SAYING, AS A WHITE FEMALE AMERICAN. SOUNDS DUMB,HUGH. RUN A CAMPAIGN, NOT WHAT RACE YOU COME FROM.

THANK YOU,

I wish we could have a rational discussion of the serious issues facing this country and make a decision based on facts and valid political answers. However, it only appears as if we have sunken to a very, very low place, and 99 percent of these blog entries seem to prove it. Inflation is here. Health care is a mess. The gap between the rich and the poor is gaping, and the middle class is becoming an extinct species. Oh, and go ahead and throw in a potentially never ending state of war, but all people can do is denigrate each other and the candidates. We seem to have become a weak, permanently divided, self-indulged culture of talking heads spewing nothing but insults and hate speech. All I can say is: "God save America" because it's obvious we Americans aren't up to the task ourselves!

I, as an African-American, have always wanted to meet former- president Clinton in person some day. I no longer have that desire. Not after his "Nasty" put-down of Barack Obama today. I've always held higher admirations of Bill Clinton. Now, I see his true colors. Why can't he just continue to help Hillary, fighting "fair", instead of slinging nasty remarks at Obama!!!! I have been for Obama 100% since day one, and I hope he wil be our next president.

It is unfortunate that Donna Brazile is speaking for the Democratic Party on the Situation Room. Since she is a black American,she is no longer objective. It is easy to see that because she is an African American, she is for Obama, even though the Clintons have stood for Black people over and over. It appears that this election is turning into a racial situation. Too bad !

A lot of you have false hope. Obama will not become president. If he does become president..how long do you think he REALLY will be president for??

……Clinton is right on the money when he talks about his lies.

When wives of other contenders campaign for them, no one complains or tells them to "stay out of it". Bill Clinton is Hillary's husband, and I don't see the big deal in him campaigning for her. Hillary '08.

Thanks Bill for finally having the guts to expose the "make believe" world Obama is projecting. Sure it's nice to idealize what this world should look like and what we all want it to be. But lets get real. Obama's optimism is just that, optimism not based on reality. What has Obama done since becoming a Senator besides running for president? What's his voting record? What national programs has he instituted or championed? I certainly hope we don't throw out a sure thing for an inexperienced unknown. As a Black American I have all intentions of voting for Hillary because I KNOW her record, Obama needs to get one before assuming he's capable and experienced enough to run this country.
GO HILLARY!!!!

WE ARE THIS CLOSE TO ELIMINATING BILL CLINTONS THIRD TERM……..AND IF YOU WANTED TO GO AFTER HILLARY CLINTONS EXPERIENCE-8 YEARS OF WHITE HOUSE PILLOW TALK DOESN'T COUNT AS EXPERIENCE. JUST BECAUSE YOU LIVED IN THE WHITEHOUSE DOESN'T COUNT AS EXPERIENCE. THE FANATASY IS OVER FOR THE CLINTONS WHO NEED TO FADE INTO OBSCURITY.NO COMPLAINTS WHEN SHE WAS IN THE LEAD BUT AS THE TIDE TURNED SHE STARTS CRYING…LITERALLY. JUST WHAT WE NEED FROM THE FORMER FRONT RUNNER AND POSSIBLE PRESIDENT. THIS IS A MARATHON AND SHE IS CRYING 2 MILES INTO THE RACE. SHE HAS NOT HAD IT ANY TOUGHER THAN ANY OF THE OTHER CANDIDATES. SHE IS PART OF THE PAST AND THE PAST IS THE CURRENT PROBLEM WITH THIS COUNTRY. THOSE MANLY SUITS YOU WEAR ARE ONLY A COVER FOR THOSE MANLY CANKLES.

Wow- a good example of power politics- reminiscent of a scene from Le Femme Nikita when they "Send in the cleaner." I don't think your going to win this one though Bill.

Yeah………OBAMA is going to win all the way….then he is going to loose general election to a republican….oops!

the Clintons are talking about these tactics because that is what they do — spread negative campaign literature around, especially paid for by the 527s — they did it in Maryland during the 2006 election and probably during their 8 years as well. It takes one to know one.

Mr. Obama was asked about this outburst by Mr. Clinton earlier today. Courtesy of Jeff Zeleny, here’s the reply: “I understand they’re frustrated right now. I suspect that they’ll both try to get back on track in terms of the strategy for them to do better than they feel they’re doing right now.”
As for Mr. Clinton’s pounding away at Mr. Obama’s war stances over the years, Mr. Obama said: “But I think Tim Russert answered Bill Clinton this morning. Every point that he raised was a question that had been answered _ had been asked and answered, not only on “Meet the Press” but repeatedly.
It is a little frustrating for the president to _ the former president _ to continually repeat this notion that somehow I didn’t know where I stood in 2004 about the war. He keeps on giving half the quote. I was always against the war. The quote he keeps on feeding back was an interview on Meet the Press at the National Convention when Tim was asking, `Given your firm opposition to the war, what do you make of the fact that your nominee for president and vice president didn’t have that same foresight.’ And obviously I didn’t want to criticize them on the eve of their nomination. So I said, `Well, I don’t know what _ you know, I wasn’t in the Senate. I can’t say for certain what I would have done if I was there. I know that from where I stood the case was not made.’ He always leaves that out.
“And you know, I understand why he’s frustrated. But at some point since we’ve corrected him repeatedly on this and he keeps on repeating it, you know it tells me that he’s just more interested in trying to muddy the waters than actually talk fairly about my record.”
Mr. Obama hasn’t commented on all the remarks made last night by Mrs. Clinton about Dr. King and L.B.J. and civil rights, et al.
We’ll be back later with more reaction, we’d bet as the primary results start rolling in.

The Clinton Campaign thought they had this election "in the bag," and surprsingly things are shifting . They are now angrily scrambling for an edge that seems to be crumbling right before thier eyes. Hillary Clinton seems to be looking more toward a new addition to her resume, rather than to serve and improve the quaility of life for the American people. The Americans sense this and that is why her campaign is crumbling.

Hey Billy! If ur readin this(or anybody else) well, u see my words? U better recognize and memorize!
Ur pretty cool tryin to run ur wife's lil party, right?
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOONNNNNNGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Look , its been like 4 years that obama said that stuff.
GET OVER IT MAN!!!
NOBODY CARES IF HE SAID THAT 4 FRIKKIN YEARS AGO MAN!!(i might as well just type in all caps now just to get this through his IMPEACHED head….)
KEEP BOSSIN UR WIFE AROUND AND SHE'S GONNA GET IMPEACHED TOO(holy cow i'm gonna p in my pants if that happens, thats how hard i'll be laughing)
LOOK, I DON'T LIKE UR WIFE(thats right, I said it) BUT I KNOW THAT SHE CAN DEFEND HERSELF BETTER THAN U CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(thats right, said it again)
Yo, pay attention to CNN when they show those emails peeps go and send in, i'm gonna send a good *cough*complaint*cough* review to them of ur wife and U!!!
-Fatal Rider
P.S. hows it feel being dissed?

HOW DARE MR. OBAMA IMPLY THAT BILL CLINTON IS A CROOK. HE IS A CROOK!

I am a proud U.S. citizen living in Canada. I think it is so hipacritical that for so long many democrats and women voters have almost begged Hillary to run for president, and have now turned their back on her for someone so inexperienced. Hillarys beliefs for her country have not changed, so why has her so called "supporters" turned their backs on her. They want some one strong, yet she is too strong. She shows a little emotion for what she believes in, and she is too weak. But yet they will vote for someone with no experience. Very very scary.

You people don't even know who heads the DNC. It is not Bill Clinton it is Howard Dean.

What I want to know is, why does this story keep showing up at the top of the Ticker when others have come out subsequent to it? Maybe there is something to this "CNN is pro-Hillary" thing. Hmm.

It's now evident more ever that the Clintons come across as if they are entitled. Hilary's tears and Bill Clinton's anger are nothing more than frustration over their loss of control. Hilary's mask is off now and her rage, arrogance, and sense of entitlement are on full display. It's so obvious that they are control-freaks. I think people are going to see this now. We are so tired of the Clintons and Bushes!! It's time for new leadership!

Nice work, Bill ! There goes Hillary's last hope of resurrecting her increasingly sourfaced campaign. Attacking the people's (democratic) choice is not exactly wise at this juncture , especially as Hillary made the mistake of choosing to show a little somewhat suspect time-wise 'emotion' this morning on the heels of the networks beginning to write her off.

No wonder the people are opting for 'change', a change from Bill and Hillary, it seems. It's hard to take someone seriously anymore who effectively blew his party's power base by allowing his intern to blow him under the desk !!!

Do I hear a rooster crowing ??

When in American history has a woman run for President who is married to a previous President? I am not saying what President Clinton has said regarding Barack Obama is right or wrong, but we are in all new territory here. I will say I am listening carefully to what all the Democratic candidates say in the next week. My absentee ballot for the state of California is still waiting for an x to be put next to a name. We have some good candidates, the choice is not so obvious.

I'm getting some really coolt-shirt ideas for caricatures/cartoons involving Hillary and Obama…:)

Bill Clinton is right about Obama.

Dennis Kucinich is the only PEACE candidate with the record to back him up. The only one smart enough to not be misled by Bush/Cheney.

Anyone but Kucinich and it will be more of the same, and I guess that's what we deserve, right? We are our own worst enemies, except of course for the mainstream media, which is Public Enemy #1.

I like Bill Clinton … the smoothest talkin extempo ex- USA President ever but man the frustration shows in this picture

Obama is a Harvard guy and was editor of the Harvard Law Review … come on guys …experience indeed …look who's running the US of A today

Obama will do fine ..the right wing media is already making sure his roots in Africa are visual and will slow Americans down

If the USA needs to rebuild its world image ..Obama fits the bill
Dilip

You die-hard Clinton supporters, just don't get it! Notice I said Clinton supporters and not Hillary supporters. This is part of the problem with Hillary's campaign. Bill Clinton is both an asset and liability to Hillary. As long as Bill remains positive about all the Democrats, he is an asset. But as soon as he goes negative against any other Democrat, primarily Obama, he is a liability. Hillary's connection to experience and likability flows from Bill Clinton. Without him, Hillary would not be a viable presidential candidate.

You can't live in a glass house and throw stones. Bill Clinton is looking for anything on the ground around him to throw. Unfortunately, the house that Obama built is made up of plexi-glass. What Bill Clinton is throwing bounces back at Hillary's house. He is one of Hillary's worst enemies for her to get elected in the last four weeks.

OBAMA in '08!

the press is fawning over obama. it is so obvious on all the morning news shows. why do they hate hillary so? you can see it in their faces. they cannot hide their contempt. why are people so afraid of a smart woman. i have found that the only news to watch is the jim lehrer newshour on PBS. they give indepth, both sides of an issue, reporting.

more votes were manufactured by the medias, they are so political motivated group that try to control our nation through Obama.

Mr. Barack Hussain Obama is all hype, not substance!!! I finally understand why Americans elected Gorege W.Bush twice! They want a nice guy they can have a beer with, not a leader, not someone strong but less likable.

Bill is 100% right, the midia are saying all the nice thing about Obama because
they are affraid to be branded as a racist, but they can say all the trash they want
about Hillary because most of them are acually SEXIST.

The fairy tale isn't quite as big as the one you told to the American public. And I quote, "Now you listen to me, I did not have sexual relations with that women". The wheels are coming off the train and I am enjoying watching the wreck.

Here's my thought on this entire process. Yes, Obama will be awarded the presidential nomination. Why, you ask? Think about how the political game operates, especially within the Republican Party. Votes and well-wishes are being given to Barack through this "game" of politics in hopes that most, when Election Day comes around, will rethink it through and vote for the Republican contender. Another 4 to 8 years again of Republican rule. Probably so, if the Republicans are doing what I think they're doing to gain more time in Washington.

As a nation we the people of the United states should really look into who we want as a president. It is like if you are going to hire someone for a job. Seriously look at their education,public records,honesty. It is all there for us to read called Public record.

This board has turned into some sort of sick journey through the twisted psyche of American Politics 2008. I am amazed at the amount and intensity of the vitriol, especially from you Obama supporters – isn't your candidate running on uniting people and breaking from the politics of the past?

Many of you seem to be missing the point. The electorate is moving towards rejecting the politics of division, invective and insider power plays – we've had way too much of that for the last 20 years. Let the candidate win who shows they can give us something better than that.

Obama has lied and that's what this article is about. Lets stick to the topic people. The topic is Obama changing his opinion. Why is he covering up his prior views.

If you try to turn the blame towards someone else who ran 8 years ago instead of being open minded then you're only hurting yourself because your neglecting to see that persons flaws..

mike January 8, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Stop and think. Look at your posts so much anger and hate. You should all be ashamed.

MIKE MIKE!!!!!??
people get angry for a reason..just as bill clinton is angry because his wife is a loser.

it's Simple BUSH/CLINTON/BUSH… enough is enough! it's time for Hope!

Oh I see john mith… When things aren't going the way the Clintons think they should, then we have a conspiracy? Is that right? Well, thanks for clearing that up for us…

I am just AMAZED at the Obama craze. Come on People! Wake up!! Just think of all the inspirational people some good, some not so good. Cult leaders too like Jim jones drew a large following but did not have the true heart. (not comparing anyone here directly) but smooth talking is also a weapon. Look at the times we are in War, threat of resession, Al Keida, etc… Do we really want to take the RISK of Obama for a hope and a dream. I'll tell you what Hillary WILL give us hope especilly the economy!! It's proven! I am very worried! I don't blame Bill for reacting. Obam has not been inspected or torn apart in the media (including) CNN like Clinton has at EVERY turn. Are you going to let the media make your choice? Hilary is a good hard working American who cares.

Are we entering into the Matrix?

Thank you, Mr. President! The media has dogged Hillary Clinton since the race began…actually for nearly 15 years. Obama has been given a pass by the media….no hard questions. He is a media creation…and change? Not one supporter can tell what his programs are. His healthcare proposal sounds alot like an adapted version of Hillary's plan. How can he talk about changing the world when we have so much misery and crime in our own country. Americans want a leader who can first deal with America's problems. I have yet to hear how he will pay for anything. Exactly what are his views on the dealth penalty, social security, taxes, the economy, Americans losing their homes in droves in this mortgage crisis? He needs to explain to the people exactly what his views are on illegal immigration andwhat and how he plans to deal with these issues. Has he got any ideas how to solve our education mess in this country? Who are the people who will surround him if he is elected? We need real questions from the media…not free passes. Free passes were given in previous election with nothing substancial being asked by commentators in debates and around the country. We must not allow ourselveo that route.

I am still trying to figure out how the Clinton's count up to 35 years experience for Hillary – I count only one term as a carpetbagger US Senator who initially won election because her opponent came down with cancer and then won a second term on a promise to stay the entire term???

Another thing that is bothersome is how she and her husband can try and lay claim to a "change" label – if she became president it would mean two families would trade the position of president for 28 years!!! I do not see how that is good for the country and somehow = "change" . . . I do not know of any precedent in American History – it rivals changing dynasties in old Europe!!!

If you look at the Media coverage Hilary gets far more coverage than Barack especially after she tear up..she got an entire days worth of coverage. What Barack is getting is more votes.

Why don't you let your wife speak for herself.

Maybe she'll just start crying:

"Obama is so mean to mean."

If you do "not know anything about Obama" it is your own fault. He has written 2 biographies and his website is full of the specifics of his policies. Don't fault Obama for your own ignorance

It's incredible how uninformed and ignorant some of you are and how easily you believe what the Clintons tell you. Tim Russert, Keith Olbermann, Brian Williams and many other journalists have vetted Obama and asks those same questions about Obama, and got answer from them. Clinton's assertions are absurd and now I can see why a lot of people simply dislike them.

Matt from TX:

Just look at the numbers!

NH is a republican state and has been for years. Currently there are about 350,000 Independants there a number we have seen rise during the past 12 years while the number of registered Republicans has dropped during that same period.

It doesn't make sense that the numbers would change so drastically without a reason.

PRESIDENT CLINTON IS EXACTLY CORRECT!

All the news media are trying so hard to manufacture a president of USA, so bad we have such a group of pure political motivated people doing our news report. They are trying to manufacture a elected Hossin Obama as this nation's next president even before the people cast their votes.

Obama?! If Obama is elected, I am moving to Amsterdam where the people there actually have rights and freedom. I thougt America was "land of the free"? NOT ANYMORE! We the people have no rights anymore. We are all robots doing exactly what we are programmed to do with no say-so anywhere. We don't protest anything like they did in the 70's, and we are scared to take a stand on anything! Who cares if Hillary lies? I'm sure Obama does too, he just hasn't been around long enough for people to figure it out. Bill Clinton probably does need to shut his mouth, but I was a big Bill Clinton fan. He's the only one lately that has done any good for our country. So he lied about his own personal business. BIG DEAL. That just makes him human. Doesn't effect what he did for our country! If you can sit there and tell me you have never made a mistake, then you yourself are a liar. Just because you cheated on your wife/husband doesn't mean you shouldn't get that next big promotion at work, does it? A divorce, maybe. But it's none of your work's business. Maybe Hillary cheated on him too…who cares?! I just want what's best for our country and Obama does not have the experience. If there's going to be any hope for our country, Hillary is it.

Good luck Hillary!

I got one thing to say enough of dynasties. The public has had enough of Clintons and Bushs. Its time for a change, a fresh face and Obama is it. Get over it Bill, Hillary will not get in. Her likability is lower than Bush's approval rating. Thats pathetic! People want a president they can like. Obama has touched something in people that transcends party, gender, age, race or any other affiliation. He can bring the country together, your wife can not. He has what the public once thought you had, a kind of magic. Only difference is Obama's is genuine. You're comments show your true colors.

I am so disappointed in President Clinton. Clinton has been the darling of the media. He has used his charm to win popularity with the media. His wife has not been under critical scrutiny. She is never held to account on what she says she has done. Being married to a President does not make you able to be president. Very eye opening to see what one will do when they see their dynasty faltering. Very self centered these two.
What shame to try to bring down a person like Barack Obama who inspires us to truly reach 'The American Dream ". Never since Kennedy have I felt such inspiration from a candidate. And Hillary and Bill want to take that away from me?
NO WAY!

Bill Clinton is the first president I have ever voted for. I have always held him and Hillary in the highest regard. Right now I am so disappointed with him and the Clinton campaign. We obviously do not need more of this in the White House. Go Obama.

Wow…this is getting embarassing for the Clintons. This is the kind of politics Americans are sick of.

Re: Hillary's 35 years of experience

OH I GET IT NOW! SILLY ME! SHE MEANS THAT SHE HAS 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE AT BEING A HUMAN BEING! I FEEL SO STUPID THAT I COULDN'T GET IT.

And thanks to you all for attempting to justify her 35 years of experience. She would of gotten my vote, but it seems that she is lying. So sad.

High school popularity contest eh sir?? Folks don't know what Obama stands for? Mr. Mohinder Suresh you very confused little man, wake up. Don't allow your bad highschool memories effect your judgment. That was years ago when you lost your student council election in a landslide. Don't let your bitterness blind you. Obama 08 and beyond.

p.s. Stop acting like reading Time magazine makes you more informed on issues. It makes you sound like a Republican when you do that.

Stop and think. Look at your posts so much anger and hate. You should all be ashamed.

Billie's remarks indicate the Clintons are getting desparate – they see Obama as a real threat to their latest ascendency to power, and have nothing of substance with which to counter him. I am not necessarily pro (or anti) Obama, but I am certainly anti Hillary, one of the most disengenuous candidates in recent memory…not because she is female or a democrat, but because she has no real platform other than to say or do whatever is necessary to win.
It appears as if the electorate is beginning to see through her, despite the media's fawning over her. Hopefully it will continue.

any support i ever gave former president Clinton have just went out the window,you do not wait until the 11th hour when your wife is down to say that trash, i like fairytales there is no carreer polititians in them.Thats what happen they count the young people of America out of all political decisions for so long,now when a cadidate comes along and say come one come all it shows up the candidates who think they own shares in the whitehouse.We all want to stop giving away this country in free trade,the bloggers need to keep up the pressure with all the information they use to expose the frauds,experince polititians have continually sunk this country into the whole we are in now,so let the a new man take the wheel this time.If Hillary did the math that would mean two family ruling for the past 20 years,well i thought that was the reason the founding father sailed away from England some of them leaving everything they owned.All Americans are due a a stronger dollar a better economy a trust worthy government and a president that can think for himself,when other country are refusing our currency wow that a new low.

President Clinton is veering close to a breakdown of his former credibility as a world voice. The over reaction to his spouse's poor performance in primaries makes him look like a hack bent on power–when he has always enjoyed a statesmanlike place in the political lives of Americans and non-Americans alike.

Perhaps if he gets a grip soon, he can return to the elder statesman role and really accommplish something. He is clearly not going to become "First Gentleman" by ranting and raving about Obama — who has simply out-campaigned the Clintons this time around.

Shouldn't the Dems throw this type of mud toward the other party? Isn't it the other party that got America into this mess in the first place? How can ANY candidate preach unity when each one of them is dividing their own party? For one, I would rather hear how each candidate is going to take action and make America what it was intended to be, a democracy of free choice for the betterment of all Americans and not what it is now, a land of fear, greed, benefits for the rich while the poor get the shaft, corporate greed, special interest running the land, injustice, and the blind eye to all men created equal to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. Stop telling me why I shouldn't vote for a certain person, and tell me why I should vote for you!!!!

Hey all you Hillary supporters, repeat after me… Hillary Clinton is NOT, I repeat NOT automatically entitled to the Whitehouse. Her experience, attention to detail or not has not earned her this position. In fact, it is her vast experience that is the real fairy tale here as it is hugely overblown by all of her supporters including the king of all blowhards, her loving but wandering husband, Bill Clinton. Please tell me what she ever did that qualifies her more than anyone else in the race including Obama. You know as well as I do that it will be a very short list and if not, it will certainly be no longer than Barack Obama's list of accomplishments. Have you even looked at Barack Obama beyond what the media that supports the Clintons tells you? Have you read his book? Do you want a female president soooo much that you you would put Hillary Clinton in the race so she can have her clock cleaned by the GOP during the general election? Does it not bother you at all that she "cries" foul for a fraction of what she herslef has pulled already in this campaign? Does it not bother you the way she panders to you? Can you not see her say, do, change, twist anything and everything to secure your favor? If not, than you are truly the ones with the clouded vision. Hopefully it will clear up for you with an object lesson in democracy very soon!

Barack will win this thing and hopefully the Clintons will fade into their rightful place in history!

Well, Bill Clinton is an expert on fairy tales. God how I fondly remember when he used to point that finger at us, and spin his fairy tales such as: "I did not Inhale" and that wonderful Clinton fairy tale: "I did not have sex with that Woman".

Now Hillary is spinning her: keep us save from terrorism fairy tale. Remember that Bin Laden attacked the USA several times while HillBillary was in the White House, and because of Hillary's 35 years of getting things done, and being ready from day one, Bin Laden got away with every attack, and was able to hit us on 9/11. Now Hillary is ready from day one to stop him. How is that for a great Clinton Fairy Tale, folks!

More on bad Bill…
if someone other than Hillary gets the democratic populations acceptance for being
the democratic nomination, will others forgive him for how he is blasting the other
democratic candidates? As head of the Democratic National Committee, he is
being too biased. To support Hillary, he should have stepped down from the DNC
to avoid the conflict of interest issues. But no, power is everything to the Clintons.

I THINK MOST ANTI- OBAMA POSTERS ARE MISSING THE POINT. I THINK THAT WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO SUPPORT OBAMA IS THE PERCEPTION THAT WE WILL FINALLY HAVE A PRESIDENT THAT WE CAN HOLD ACCOUNTABLE. PEOPLE REALIZE (IF COMMON SENSE IS USED) IS THAT THE FACT THAT THE CLINTONS HAVE SURVIVED ALL OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS, SHOWS THAT THEY ARE UNTOUCHABLE. BEING PERCEIVED AS SUCH DOESNT PROMOTE THE THEORY OF AMERICANS TAKING BACK THEIR GOVERNMENT.

FLEM WETHER BILL CLINTON RETURN TO THE WHITE HOUSE OR NOT BILL WILL FINE. PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT GOING TO BE FINE ARE THE AVERAGE AMERICAN. SO YOU CAN MAKE YOURS NONSENSE COMMENTS THINKING THIS IS A JOKE. GUEST WHAT? IT IS NOT.THE MADIA IS ABSOLUTELY UNFAIR TO HILLARY. BUT LETS THEY GET BEEN NOMINATED THEN YOU PEOPLE WILL FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR MISTAKE. OBAMA HUSSEIN BARACK IS RUNNING ON THE WORD HOPE. WITH NOTHING IN IT. SHE STANDS BY RECORDS WETHER WE AGREE ON IT OR NOT THAT'S A DIFFERENT STORY. HUSSEIN BARACK OBAMA SHOULD NOT RUN AWAY FROM HIS RECORDS. THE SAID THAT HE IS AGAINST THE WAR BUT 300 BILLION TO FOUND IT HILLARY VOTE AGAINST. HE VOTED 70 TIMES PRESENT AS STATE SANATOR ON ISSUE LIKE ABORTION,ENERGY BILL, SOME SOCIAL PROGRAM. HE DID NOT VOTE YES OR NO BUT PRESENT. HE SHOULD BE ASKED AND HE MUST EXPLAINED WHY. I THINK THAT'S BEEN FAIR. BUT NOBODY IS ASKING THOSE QUESTIONS. IT IS A GENERAL CONSPIRACY OBVIOUSLY.

It's hilarious to read so many uninformed people on this message board…im glad the people of Iowa and NH decide the fate of this country and not u loonies

First, let me start off by saying I am black and I have voted both Republican and Democrat. The discussion is media coverage for Obama. At present, I am not drawn to one particular candidate yet and I don't want to make a big race deal here. But hypothetically, let's eliminate the fact that Mr. Obama is black. Would he be receiving the amount of coverage he is now if he was not black? What is in his message that sets him aside from everyone else. In my opinion, almost all of the candidates, Republican and Democrat, are discussing the same things and trying to convince us they can make "changes". So considering that they both could be making American history here, why are they not receiving the same equal coverage? Or, is it that one just has less presidential appeal? Because I don't see much difference in their messages. Teesha, Michigan

Both the Clintons should pack up and leave the country, he's a complete discrace and shes stupid enough to stick by his side. I guess money can buy anything if you are a Clinton.

Does anyone really care what this sleazy, lying, philanderer says? Obama will unite
us, Hillary will divide us. The choice is very simple – unity or polarization. OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!

Hillary has my vote, no matter how CNN and FOX news.

The bias ummistakable. CNN is trying to back the winner before the winner is declared.

Can we have some objective in journalism?

In my opinion Mr Bill Clinton Needs to have a seat and simply watch .
He is trying to fight for another 3rd term in office indirectly .
He needs to Leave Mr Obaraka Obama . The Voters have decided whom they want . The voters have decided and Mr Bill clinton has no right or doesnt need to remind Us of Iraq . Enough is Enough .

You all OBAMA followers…Don't be puppets in wrong hands.

You are being led by republicans and right-wing masterminds to fall into their trap.
They are trying to mis-lead people making them think that supporting a black candidate is IN because it would be a CHANGE.
JUST WAIT and SEE…
If this republican agenda (which it won't) succeeds, they will expose real OBAMA in his true colors (of course monochromatic black) and steal away the presidency and this time they won't need the Supreme Court because they will have the misguided throngs of OBAMA supporters to do the dirty work for them.
WAKE UP and SEE THE WORLD IN BRIGHT LIGHTS not the dreamy halo.

Hillary for 08 and 12

I'm sick and tired of the same two families having control of the White House for over 20 years (Bush and Clinton). It IS TIME FOR A CHANGE.

Enough about experience already- iThe President doesn't actually execute- they just need to inspire others to do the execution for them.

GO BARACK!

Free Ride- Fairy Tale?

Hillary has 34 years of experience as what elected official? Oh, that's right, she has only been in elected office for 7 years. Obama has been in the US Senate for 3 and the Illinois Senate for 8 years (and the state of Illinois is far bigger than the state of Arkansas). Which reminds me, why didn't Hillary go back to Arksansas and run for office? Less I digress-

Hillary was declared the front-runner and the nominee before she put her hat in the ring. Even now on CNN she has been projected to recieve over 169 delegates and we have only had primaries/caucuses in two states thus far- and you're talking about favortism.

The free ride was given when she moved to New York and won the Senate. The fairy tale was the hype given on the Healthcare Reform that she didn't complete during the Clintons 8 years in the White House.

Hillary Clinton is not entitled to the White House- she has to earn it.

Clinton's beware…. American's are tired of the fighting, back-biting and distastefulness of Washington. The Democrats have for the most part, remained focused on the issues we face as a Nation, while the Republicans came out of the gates swinging at each other. If either Hillary, Bill or any of the Democratic Candidates resort to negativity and mean spirited rhetoric we may as well buckle up and get ready for four more years of the same old crap.

a.s.b.

I agree 1000% with Bill.

How can any of you sit here and defend Obama when he changes his opinion everyday. Everything he says is only to manipulate you so that he gets into office.

It's ludacris. Someone steps up and points out the FACTS and the first thing you want to say is "join the Obama express"?????

How about saying something meaningful and asking why Obama didn't retort with an answer on why he's covering up his lies??

Wow! Would you all listen to yourselves. This is exactly what Obama doesn't want to happen. Save it for the opposition. OH, wait, if OBAMA were the nominee, there is no opposition. There is no us against them, only us. How beautiful is that?

Mo Unity_ get out of fantasy land and into reality

I have nothing against Obama. He seems like about as decent a person that's run for president in the past several years. But I do think the Clinton's are totally right: the media hasn't been nearly as tough on him as Hillary Clinton. Personally, I think this campaign is making it obvious that sexism is a lot stronger in this country than racism.

As a voter and as a citizen, I am completely disgusted with not only our country in general, but our ridiculous political system. Why should the people of Iowa and New Hampshire (2 small states that aren't representative at all) have SO much power in the presidential race??? It's bad enough that every state has completely different rules about who can vote for which party. And caucuses are so different from primaries.

The only thing that would be fair is a national primary day. Then all American voters would have equal access to the candidates and an equal vote. Regardless of what candidate you support or like, I think we can all agree that it is just EGRIGIOUS for the media to basically be declaring Obama the winner of the Democratic nomination when literally 12% of the Democrats in 1 small state (Iowa) have voted! Since perception creates reality, the other 100 million of us have basically had our votes disenfranchised by the media! Hillary Clinton had a national lead of 20 pts last week. Now it's gone. And after NH (one small state), likely Obama will be the national leader tomorrow. Whether you actually like her or not, we can all agree that after 35 years of public service and almost a year of campaigning, Hillary is basically getting ripped off just because Iowa (the ONLY state that's NEVER elected a woman to a statewide or national office, by the way) got to vote first and Obama got 8% more (of the 12% of registered Dems that chose to caucus — which is not that many actual) votes. That's just as unfair as Al Gore being elected president by 500,000+ voters, but not declared the winner.

This country isn't a democracy at all!! The presidency is not decided by 300 million Americans. Their votes can be overridden and the election decided by 540 political appointees (i.e. the Electoral Colleage). And we stand for this!! The expression "Popular Vote" doesn't even exist in other actual democracies! The highest vote getter wins.

It's all so disgusting, no wonder so many people just tune it out. If he does win the nomination, I sincerely hope Obama can get elected. But I can just see McCain and the Republican machine scaring everyone against voting for someone with so little experience. And we'll have 4 more years of Republican rule by an old white guy. Just watch. God help us!

Incredulous! Bill, it's time to pasture that old nag.

Sounds like the Clinton political machine is getting a little desperate!

If she felt entitled to become the nominee, she's getting exactly what she deserves. Sure, it'd be nice to see a woman president–but after eight years of Bush, I'd really like to see a GOOD president, and that would definitely be Barack Obama.

The traditional Democratic base must take their Clinton blinders off and see who this man really is–the best possible hope for our country and the party. Enough is enough, Bill–the Clinton era is over.

I just wish someone would actually ask Obama what he's going to do!! Yes, we are all ready for change – HOW are you going to do it?!?!

Let's hope the American public is not duped by Hillary like the great state of New York. She promised 200,000 jobs. What? She couldn't produce those jobs? She has done absolutely nothing in the senate. How can you expect her to do anything if she is elected President. In her first term, she promoted her book and traveled the country raising money for the Democratic Party. When the stupid people of New York voted her in again (after she said her first duty was to the State of New York) – she started her run for President. Wake up and smell the coffee. The Clinton machine is all about power. I say ABH (anyone but Hillary)

(sniiiiiiif…. ahhhhh…) smell that???? that's the sound of desperation.

Bill,

You have lost your charm and now have resorted to attacking a Democrat more than any Republican I can remember. How come we didn't hear you come out for John Kerry while he was being swift boated? Maybe because you didn't have a stake in that election.

These accusations sound absolutely absurd. Give us a break, you need a time out. I get the sense you would resort to anything to get back in the White House. This obsession of yours is sickening.

You should open a wing in your library for Karl Rove.

I always thought that Hillary was being treated with kitten gloves…
all I ever saw was articles that if given tough questions, many will say you're being
mean to a woman. In a few campaign speeches, she attacks others…but no
candidates dare attack her because she is a Clinton and a woman making
her practically untouchable. Hillary's strange background and funding has
never been questioned.

Now say it like Hillary, slow so a 6 year old can understand it…

This
has
lead
to a
very
big
ego
bubble
to be burst.

bill you were the love of me life. the best pres. i voted for 2times.but now you are acting like a spoil child. we don't owe you and your wife nothing. so stop crying like a baby.it's suppose to be about hillary not you.

Another showing of why the Clintons are the most polarizing people in America

Time to Unite

This really does not matter at all. No France loving liberal left wing loon would win the white house. Vote American, vote Republicain. Lets win Iraq a war every liberal loon sent our troop in. Remember, Bush didn't send us to war congress did! Clinton helps fund the war, and so did al-qaeda lover Obama.

You the news media ganges are as nasty as any fare minded can imagine. You don't care about our country as an ordinary person. All what you care is scoring points and how much money can you and your employers make. Quit playing politics with our country's future. Be fare!!. You all know how much this country is in a mess right now internally and abroad. You want an entry level person in politics to lead our nation at this time of crisis ? Can't you predict what could happend? Quit gambling with our future and be humen enough to help our country stand on its feet again.

Whatever, Mr. President! What else could Bill Clinton have said? It is completely understandable the he would raise the issues now that Mrs. Clinton has demonstrated that she has no platform on which to stand. Yes, she is an intelligent woman, but the experience she professes to have possessed is no better than the experience a guard with longevity at the White House possesses. If the issues raised by Mr. Clinton were significant, Hillary would have raised them a long time ago. Desperation begets desperate acts! Obama is the future of our nation. We need a leader who has opposed the war in Iraq from the onset as did Barack well before the commencement of the aforementioned war (the "War"). The War is Hillary's as much as it is George Bush's. She supported it when it was popular and politically expedient. When it proved to be disastrous, she made and continues to make every effort to disassociate herself from it. We are not blind!

Kate:

Bush Senior = 4 + 8 or 12 (He was VP and oh yes helped Saddam gain power as head of CIA.

Alice: "We need a qualified leader. We don't need an intern" – Could someone let Bill know?

Does anyone think that there's something just a little wrong with a Former President coming out against a person of his own party like he did. Bad form Mr. President. Bad form. And i really respect what you did for everyone in the 90's, but you don't get a do over. Let it go.

One last post on this topic – The Clinton campaign organization is known to be one of the best in politics. What is striking is when Bill was running for the first time, his "out of nowhere" challenge of the traditional dem candidate race was just as jarring as what is happening with the Obama campaign now! If any campaign knows when a surge and a "movement' begins, its theirs! They know exactly what is happening, it's just they don't know how to react to be on the losing side!

How about a Hill/Obama ticket?? We could have them both!

Why are the baby Boomers all screaming foul ..now that the next generation is finally taking over! Obama and Edwards represent the future..the Clintons are so done …maybe if Chelsea spoke the youth of America will start listening!!

Obama and Edwards are the present ..Go Guys ..Bill ..so sorry you n hillary are over the boomer hill

Bye!!

By HRC's logic, we should dispense with the nominations and voting. All that is required is a run-off between her and Laura B. After all, Laura can claim years of experience as well. Think of all the money, time, and effort that would be saved, to say nothing of the useless punditry that would be avoided.

It seems the Democratic Party is embracing its future in the candidacy of Senator Obama rather than its past in the candidacy of Senator Clinton. This is wise because she would not win in November. Obama will attract swing Republicans and Independents,Clinton will not. Hopefully,the Democratic Party has come to realize that the nation is made up of more than two states,not just California and New York.
Considering that the only major foreign policy decision ever made by Senator Clinton was to enable President Bush’s headlong rush to war in Iraq ,any talk of experience is rather subversive of the truth. Coupled with her husband’s debacle in Somalia, the pictures of them touting experience leaves the mind spinning to say the least. The segue from the first Clinton adiministration to the Bush White House was seamless indeed and the circle would be complete with the election of Senator Clinton. The methodology,the lack of probity,and the ability to manufacture truth are all there. It is the responsibility of the American people to at some point demand something other than their own indifference and to do something more than simply assuage their vote. Change begins from the people up. Hope would seem to be a good place to start.

Well, Bill Clinton is an expert on fairy tales. God how I fondly remember when he used to point that finger at us, and spin his fairy tales such as: "I did not Inhale" and that wonderful Clinton fairy tale: "I did not have sex with that Woman".

Now Hillary is spinning her keep us save from terrorism fairy tale. Remember that Bin Laden attacked the USA several times while HillBillary was in the White House, and because of Hillary's 35years of getting things done, and being ready from day one, Bin Laden got away with every attack, and was able to hit us on 9/11. Now Hillary is ready from day one to stop him. How is that for a great Clinton Fairy Tale, folks!

Arguments against Barack Obama:
1. He is too inexperienced to be President.
2. George W Bush was inexperienced.
3. His speeches are nothing but fluff.
4. He will be shredded by the GOP machine.
Then again:
1. Bill Clinton was inexperienced in 1992.
2. Really? Is that REALLY why GW failed?
3. He is uniting many people with different backgrounds. His core message is ALREADY WORKING.
4. What makes you think the GOP can do it better than Hillary? What does that say about Hillary?

YOU GO BILL!!!!!!!!!

She made sweeping dishonest and categorical statements as to Obama's record. Edwards and Obama set her straight. It wasn't Obama and Edwards who "ganged up" on her. It was only Edwards. Obama was only defending his record from Clinton's distortions of them. Watch the debate for yourself on youtube.

On another note, playing the "experience" card again when she has voted for what history (and currently) will show as one of the most monumental mistakes in the history of the United States as well as the world MUST be considered.

And concerning the issue of "specificity", Clinton always accuses Edwards and Obama of being unspecific on issues when they clearly have been VERY precise and detailed and nuanced in their explanations. Again, go watch the debate on youtube and decide for yourself. If "specificity" is such an important issue for her, then she should be more specific about her so-called "experience". Merely touting a word based on having been first lady in the white house and a dubious senate record that was complicit in inheriting a disasterous foreign policy is "experience"?!?!

This is vintage Clinton and illustrates his least attractive qualities: his self-absorption, sense of entitlement, and tendencies to whine and wallow in self-pity. Fortunately in a few weeks both Clintons will be off the national radar screens for good.

It's a sad day seeing the republican-machine steal the elections at the primary stage, but thats exactly what is happening. This blog is full republican blogs or the Democratic Party is full idiots just like O'Reillys Culture Warriers.

Hilary Clinton is definetly starting to feel the pressure. As a result, Mr. Clinton has to do what he can to stand behind his wife. She became very emotional in one of her most recent speeches. To me, that wasn't a good look. That is not someone I'd like to be in charge of pushing a red button. Bill Clinton was an exceptional orator but Hilary Clinton is lacking in that area with almost a monotone, rehearsed, and disturbing voice. You can't be a president if you can't even communicate in front of large crowds. Look at George W. No one, not even republicans, take him seriously anymore. If she could deliver her speeches a little better, perhaps people would actually take time to listen. Look at Obama. He's saying little to nothing but almost everyone is drawn to his speeches and appeal. He is new to all of this but still has the presence; similarly to Reagan – little experience but presence. And Reagan was an actor. I'm torn between voting Republican and Democrat this year but I can't see Hilary stepping up to the job. Maybe I'll just flip a coin for McCain or Obama.

http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/01/08/free_ride/index.html

says it all….Bill is turning himself into a joke. I used to like him a lot but I am growing weary of seeing him again campaigning for Hillary.

It's time to move on. They know it. They don't like it. And they're lashing out…..and, frankly, lying – again – in the process.

what power does to people……

there's been no free ride (check out the link)

You are implying that younger voters don't do their research and make informed decisions. That's not fair or logical just as if i said older voters were stuck in their way and as a result – out of touch. Go to http://www.barackobama.com and search for yourself if you are truly seeking the truth. Otherwise, let's not treat this as if it were a football game. You all know if Hillary won the nomination, the opposition would drudge up everything and the kitchen sink. There is a lot of material there regarding the Clintons. It would not be good. Think about it. Just think.

Kate, thats exactly what i have been thinking about, i guess Chelsea will run on her mother's experience like Hillary is running on Bill's experience and Jenna will run on her father, George Bush's experience, we will see. Democracy in action

What she did yesterday made her look desperate. She could have been herself a long time ago but she decided to pander and be phony to the American people, As I women I am offended at her behavior yesterday and how she feels entitled to be the President, what about us the people, we want a better future and to me she does not understand the middle class, the poor or what America really needs. When I think of Hilary I think of how power hungry she is she does not care about us, she and Bill care about there legacy more. He did some good things but give other people a chance to help and build bridges, she is better know for blowing up bridges than creating them.

This whole primary situation has shown me that it will be a looong time before a woman is allowed to break the 'good ole boy barricade' politically. When the male contenders are said to have 'laughed' at a comment, Hillary is said to have 'cackled' When the men are 'forceful and passionate', Hillary is said to be 'strident and shrill'. I have never heard anyone make fun of the way a male politician dresses. When she spoke forcefully in the recent debate, she was said to have 'lost it a little'. When Edward actually hollered, pounded his chest and pointed his finger at Hillary, while 'alliancing' with Obama, he was said to have spoken with passion. MSNBC reported that Bill Clinton said 'Well, I can't make her young, tall or male'. It was totally taken out of context. He said that in response to a question from a reporter about Obama being young, tall and a man and Pres. Clinton when on to praise Hillary, but no one heard the conversation in it's intirety because Joe Scarborough is intent on 'burying the Clinton's. The Post even saved an old picture of Hillary which was unattractive and used it on their 'PANIC" headline. And the sad part of all of this is that many women still vote the way their husbands do. A very intelligent and otherwise what I thought was savvy woman friend told me that her husband had done a 'lot of research' and they were going to vote for _______. The evangelicals will vote for anyone who professes to be a 'born again Christian'. I'm sorry, I consider myself to be a Christain and I'm ashamed of some of the things that our current politicians do in the name of our Lord. Thank you, J. W. Davsi

I love all this Obama drama. This is all a big Obama-rama. An Obama-rama drama. Now they have a video of his momma. So now it's a big Obama's momma rama drama.

I hope for a president who, is calm and strong in who they are, wise and willing to listen to all opinions, who believes that we must get America working right for all it's people befor trying to change the world.

I believe we are not man or woman, we are not a color and we are not a political party. We are all first and foremost a human. (spirit having a human experience).
I believe the constitution was created by humans who had an idea of the better good of ALL people.

If we want Peace, we must remove anger
If we want Humility we must remove, my way or no way.
If we want Compassion, we must remove judgement .

I ask that we make a decision for president, based on a spiritual (not religion) understanding, of what we want to create in our own lives, and the lives of others.

Good Blessings
Owl

Melissa:

As my mother always told me, "If you can't play nice in the sandbox with the other kids, you need leave and play on your own".

Relax and refocus; it's just a different couple than they had planned to coronate prior to Hillar's last shellacking!

FYI: Hillary's foreign policy experience consists of pillow talk, drinking tea and receiving a teapot for her outreach efforts. As Senator Dodd pointed out sooo clearly, "witnessing" experience doesn't count! Otherwise, Mrs. Dodd would be running!

Wow.

You guys are totally distracted. Whether or not the candidates live and die by the polls, clearly the American electorate does so. Does anybody respond to these topics who actually thinks before he (/she) writes?

If you want to slice-and-dice candidates, try to find one who's failed to articulate a plausible energy policy; since not one candidate has said anything coherent about energy policy, you can go after the whole slate on that topic.

If the American people were really fed up with demagoguery, we'd just quit falling for it. If you really want reject divisive, "he said/she said", strangle-you-by-your-heartstrings political tactics, then do so.

Maybe the candidates are insincere; maybe they're all pandering to poll results; maybe their ethics have been overcome by the ruthless desire to win. Maybe each and every one of them knows that it's not reason to which they must appeal, but the collective weakness, meanness, the id of our people. In this, they are a faithful reflection of the American people.

It's way past time to face a basic, ugly fact: George W. Bush's election and his presidency have been emblematic of the ethical and cultural weaknesses, the mindless self-indulgence, and the ruthlessly divisive narrowness ot the current American perspective. The Bush presidency has been just what the American people asked for, and what we have deserved. If we would elect a better President then Bush, we must first become better people than we were when Bush was elected — twice.

Obama going after Clinton, Clintons going after Obama, Edwards going after everybody… These things are form without substance, a sideshow conducted to engage the emotions of the mentally infirm. By paying so much attention to such trivia, we prove again and again that we remain the same people who elected George W. Bush — twice.

Democracy often fails to give us the government we want. Instead, it tends to give us the government we deserve. Will we elect the next President as a thoughtful, reasoning people, or will we elect the next President as a mindless herd, following the best look, the best sound bite, the most attractive facade?

What do you deserve, America?

She voted for the war and continually voted to fund the fiasco. Deal with it.

I love me some "slick Willy" Bill, but America wants change, not a repeat of last decade.

I am disappointed in Bill. I expected better from him. It might be hurting H.C.'s chances. That's too bad, the Clinton campaign is starting to look desperate.

Poor Willy. You have to feel sorry for the guy. It's all coming to an end. I'm sure Bill believes that if Hillarea would just be quiet and follow his lead, things would be fine.

There is a lot at stake. The Clinton machine is in trouble. The effects will be widespread. I see that Bill is bringing in his boys. The problem is, much of his former staff is now with Obama. On CNN, a former Clinton foreign affairs advisor just said that she has no foreign policy experience.

Hillarea is in trouble. Spin it all day, she needs help.

Last one got lost or moderated to death,,,,

Tough decisions now the the best and most qualified two candidates on the Dem side have dropped out, namely Dobbs and Biden.

Hillary…

No defined measurable experience
No defined tough decision making background
Never really managed/lead anything or anybody
Can't wait to go to war with the GOP if elected, don't think we need that.
Will raise taxes, create more entitlements, and raise taxes again
For Illegal immigration and amnesty

Obama…

No defined measurable experience
Promotes "change", but the specifics on what will change, and how it will change is in short order.
No defined tough decision making background
Never really managed/lead anything or anybody
Votes present quite a bit, that is not a decision
Will raise taxes, create more entitlements, and raise taxes again
For Illegal immigration and amnesty
Believes in God, but gets a pass on that, unlike Huckabee

John…..

No defined measurable experience
No defined tough decision making background
Been unemployed for all practical purposes for the last few years
Will raise taxes, create more entitlements, and raise taxes again
For Illegal immigration and amnesty

There is a trend here…

There is a reason the senators do poorly in the election no matter what the party.
They have minimal, if any leadership and managerial skills.
They would never be contenders for any CEO position of any company of consequence.
The purpose of a senator is to represent his/her people, a trait forgotton by all of them.
In reality all they do is move money from one entitlement program to another to buy votes and raise taxes when the run out of money so they can buy more votes.
If the Dems really want a shot at the White House you had better draft Biden otherwise you will be looking in from the outside again.

As an independent I would not vote for any of the current Dem candidates.

I too have noticed the glowing media coverage over Obama during the past several months. It’s about time for some criticism.

I wish someone would expose the Clinton fairytale.
The great economy of the 90's had nothing to do with him or his wife.
The economy thrived around Y2K. For almost a decade leading up
to the year 2000, the federal government mandated that corporations, financial institutes, federal agencies, etc., become Y2K compliant. There was a huge growth solely dependant on this one temporary project which cost billions.
No one even thought about what was going to happen when 2000 came and no disaters followed. No grid shutdowns, no factory blow ups, not one problem.
So there was no longer a need for all these highly skilled, high paying jobs.
Bozo could have been president during the 90's and the outcome would be the same. Now Clintons can share the blame for the slowdown that happened after the year 2000. How? NAFTA! Now thats a fairytale.

Mid America January 8, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The Republicans will eat Obama for breakfast, and Edwards would be a pop-tart.
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We shall see about that! Doubters will be eating their words for breakfast next year.

Republicans have no clout in 2008.

The Clintons are old school news I am a no mom who can clearly see if you look at the big picture. To be a great leader you have to start off leading from the beinning.Obama talked about change and clearly that is already happening look at the candidates thay are all talking about it now. He has already made change thay all followed his lead wheather they took it upon them selves to use it negitively or positively.That is what makes a great leader someone who who can stand for something and stick to it and belive in it.The Clinton are all over the place now they really can not see a way out now and from the beinning thay made the wrong moves. Change we must and change never gets old. Val Mc

Obama and JFK? What's the connection. Please.

Thanks Bill. Before now I was undecided, wavering between Obama and Hilary. After your rant, I am now decided in favor of Obama. You have just conceded defeat. If you ever want to see the democrats back in the White House, join the OBAMA MOVEMENT.

Every one wants to jump on the negative train that they seem to think Hillary is on, Not I. I read up on Barrack Obama, I read his books, listened to some of his speeches and tried to discover what it is so fascinating about him. I agree he gives a stirring and inspirational speech. But as Mondale once said" Where"s the Beef?" As for John Edwards, I cannot find any major corporation he challenged as a lawyer, only small businesses and I also found he took a chunk of the money awarded to his clients and put a few small companies out of business. An ambulance chaser isn't what I deem as the right man for the job. So I feel the Change to my party is between Hillary and Barrack. Recently, some people say if Hillary wins it scares them and she would be weak on security. Hillary for the last sixteen years has been pushed, beatened, slandered, shoved, poked, swore at, cheated on, publically humiliated by Bill, criminalized and accused of just about everything bad the republicans and now an ambulance chaser and a smooth talker can lip out. STILL SHE STANDS. Now that is strength. We know her from inside and out and back again. We cannot say the same about Barrack and smiling John. And if that is not enough, let us take Barrack to his word and listen to him, read about him and learn to understand him. And so I have, Most was inspirational and connected, until I read about his church, Trinity United Church Of Christ ans it's leader Dr. Jeremiah Wright. And I wondered why no media picked up on this. I reccommend all your listeners to research this area about Barrack. He speaks of forward with change, Dr. Jeremiah Wright speaks of Black THeologly and the raising of the black people. I tried hard to find it not to feel prejudice, but as I listened and read, I soon felt Barrack is the messenger. A change, where equality will suffer, especially women. I can compare his speeches and Dr. Wrights speeches to those of George Wallace and the Klan which supported him. We know Hillary can be a tiger, why isn't it we an't see the wolf beneathe the same old white shirt and black suit?

Bill CLinton is the best….goo HILLARy 08!
Dont forget what they did for us in the 90s….8 years of peace and posperity

NOBAMA

Everybody is talking about the media this and the media that – the media is WHITE! The TV is WHITE! The magazines are WHITE! Go figure!!

Bill Clinton is correct in his opinion about media coverage. This coverage has made Obama a king and Clinton a lost cause because of a win in Iowa. Where is Iowa. Are we nuts. We need a qualified leader. We don't need an intern.

Bill Clinton is absolutely correct in saying you have given Obama a free ride. You are becoming like the Fox channel more and more. I am starting to believe that we get better and more fair coverage from our local stations.

We just had 8 years of inexperience and incompetence in Washington. This country can't afford another 8 yrs of this. Obama has had no foreign experience at all. What is wrong with people? Wake up before it is to late!

Wow! Would you all listen to yourselves. This is exactly what Obama doesn't want to happen. Save it for the opposition. OH, wait, if OBAMA were the nominee, there is no opposition. There is no us against them, only us. How beautiful is that?

I guess it all depends on the definition of "is"…of course, Romney's not really sure about "saw" either, so they both could be pretty sure about what they … are "aware of…"

To that end, I'm surprised with as early as this campaign season began, we haven't heard more "rabble rabble" from Bill Clinton. He's just now getting in his groove…his wife is spooked and he needs to get more on the offensive…

But, even aside from that, it boggles my mind that every time a candidate's positions reflects that of a population (especially a majority) that candidate is criticized. THE WHOLE POINT OF THESE ELECTIONS is to pick someone who can adequately reflect the WILL OF THE POPULAR SOVEREIGN (all of us voting types) to the outer world. So what if Obama's position changed with public opinion. That's exactly what I would expect him to do…what is popular…WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT.

I agree that the media has given Obama a pass by not asking any hard questions of him . I have no idea what this big change means he doesn't say what kinds of change and how he plans to get them thru the other branches of goverment. Are you afraid to press him on anything because of his race and you don't want to be criticized for being unfair to a black candidate.
Also I am getting to the point I don't want to watch the situation room as your views are one sided. I started watching CNN because they used to present all sides but that does't seem to be the case anymore.
Thank You
Judith Simpson

Hey, I have an idea – how about Hilary runs, and wins or loses, on her own merits rather than with Bill's help? I don't understand why there appears to be a general acceptance that it's fair that Hilary's campaign depends so fundamentally on the active, daily participation (as opposed to the mere support or endorsement) of one of our generation's most effective politicians. If she's capable of acting as President, why isn't she capable of running a campaign that doesn't rely on Bill?

They all are the same, none of them are worth voteing for…Im just staying home.

Clinton be cool. Obama might choose you for his running mate. Just don't dig any ditches.

if the clinton's go after obama, do they think that the blacks are gonna be with them.if they send the smear crew out after obama ,do they think that it well split the party,that the young will follow them.they might get the dem's. party nod for pres.but at what cost.for the gop's to win.and the party to be forever split.

Obama should look familiar to Bill. He garnered the same treatmant as president.

Obama has NO experience. Hope can't pay my bills. Hope can't lower the price at the pump. It is time that his record is out there by the press. They have given him a free ride! He coudn't vote for the war cause he wasn't a Senator….he didn't vote against the Iran resolution because he was out campaigning. He couldn't make it back to Wahington, but he could slant it as an act for war.

Bush promised to unite people…..how has that gone so far?

Wake up all you dreamers.

Pres. Clinton taking up for his wife? Now we see who will really run the White House! When she is losing…he comes from behind the curtain. Let Mrs. Clinton fight her own battles–if she knows how. I can't believe he blames the media when the media has been rough on all the candidates. Mrs. Clinton said she's running on her experience. Maybe she should use it to stand up to the other candidates.

Clint, watch meet the press. Tim has asked Obama all the questions you mentioned. I was ok with the answer you get.

THE CLINTONS ARE STARTING TO LOOK PATHETIC. I WONDER HOW THE TERRORISTS AND EVIL DICTATORS PERCEIVE A PRESIDENT THAT WILL START CRYING WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH. WHEN EVERYONE IN THE WORLD HAS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS, IT IS A MUST THAT WE CONTINUE TO BE PERCEIVED AS A STRONG NATION. A LEADER THAT STARTS CRYING WHEN ASKED WHO DOES YOUR HAIR IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. A NATION WILL NOT BE FEARED IF THE LEADER OF THAT NATION IS SCARED.

I don't understand how people can equate the Clintons with the Bushes. When Mr. Clinton was in office our country was in such a good state: we were respected around the world, the middle class was going, there was actually a plan for people to get off of welfare and contribute to society rather than burden it, and we had a surplus. I just don't understand why people are afraid of trying to go back to that.

I don't claim to know much about politics, but I know that life wasn't too bad back then.

Would you let the wife of a surgeon operate on you? Hillary apparently would.

Buh–bye Bill! Buh-bye Hillary!

Hey Bill, give ME a break, give US a break, and be gracious in defeat and not sound like a spoiled child. Get real.

Bush Senior = 4 years
Bill Clinton = 8 years
George W Bush = 8 years
Hilllary Cliton = 8 years
Jenna Bush = 8 years
Chelsea Clinton = 8 years

That I say is democracy

Why do people think, that because Obama is a good speaker, a man who can inspire, that means automatically that he has taken no positions or stances on the issues? That he has laid no specifics out on the issues. People, do some research before spitting out untruths. He has been speaking policy for YEARS……

http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

I am not at all surprised by the sudden downslide of our nations former First Lady of eight years, and neither should anyone else who has read all the available information about her and her husband on the Internet (The Clinton Years, The Clinton Murders, and Who Killed John John), as well as all the books about her by respected and credible authors. I do not believe that anyone with this knowledge could ever vote for a woman surrounded by so much suspicion, wrong doing and coverup would draw enough votes to become president, and I also believe that this is the main reason for her downfall.

I predicted from the very beginning that Hillary would never be president, and that if the Democrats wanted to win the next presidential race, they had better come up with someone more likeable and credible….a candidate they could really trust and respect…and it looks like that person just might be Obama!

As a frequent blogger on the Internet, I can also see how opinions of others and the sharing of information has a strong effect on how one will vote in the elections. Because of the availability of so much credible information, information one may never know about unless someone tells them about it or refers them to (there are so many links to these informative sites) that can really influence people and even change their minds. So I really believe that the blogs written by others can have a huge bearing on the outcome of any election. For example, I wrote a blog during President Bush's campaign in 2000, "I Smell Something Rotten and It's Not Coming from the Whitehouse" that eight or nine hundred responses, and which I believe had a strong influence in helping him get elected. There were many others as well….and as long as there is an Internet…and there are bloggers….many will flock to read and share their opinions and information with one another.

It's interesting how folks don't even know what Obama stands for. They don't care. Apparently, he has a high likability rating, and when your support comes from the readers of people-magazine (as in, folks that have never looked inside an issue of Time magizine), it's quite obvious that this nomination more closely resembles a high school popularity contest than a serious election.

Bush Senior = 4 years
Bill Clinton = 8 years
George W Bush = 8 years
Hilllary Cliton = 8 years
Jenna Bush = 8 years
Chelsea Clinton = 8 years

Long live democracy!!!!!!!! ..

Hats off to Bill Clinton. I do not know what special interest is backing Obama but they must have deep pockets and a lot of influence in Washington. That in itself is not unusual or surprising as that place reeks of incompetence, lies and half truths. The youth of this country are making a big mistake voting for change when they have no clue what change he will make. I am sick of hearing about his chrisma. I think that is a poor basis for president, as well as I fail to see what charisma or good looks he has. Clinton was the best president since Kennedy and I hate hearing Obama compared to Kennedy. Clinton left our country in the best shape it had been in for years; no deficit, good foreign relations. Has everyone forgotten that. Bush has destroyed our nation and now the youth wants more of the same incompetence and lack of experience. I would feel a lot better having Hillary Clinton as president in these trying times. SHE COULD TAKE OVER ON DAY ONE AND NONE OF THE OTHERS COULD. WAKE UP AMERICA BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

I've been a Democrat my entire voting life. I've worked at the polls, I've walked precincts, I've made calls, I've donated money. In every election since 1980. And nothing has pissed me off as much as the Clintons and their "entitlement" mentality this time around. I've had it with them. It's all about them and "their party". Clue time, Bill. It's not "your" party!!! It's not Hillarys! It belongs to Democrats and you just can't stand that we might kick your tired old butt to the ground. Haven't you done enough already to hurt the Democratic Party? Please, just go away!

After the crying scene and the bashing from Bill. I have definetly made up my mind. I am not voting for Hillary. When you really think about it all this experience has got us just where e are today. I beleive Obama can bring them all together (Dems,Rep,Ind). Hillary I know that you have passion but what you are demonstrating is just what we would see if you were President. We need to get away from that. Thank you for showing me your true colors.

poor losers, surely no one is really surprised. hilly-billy have spent their adult lives wollowing in the deepest blackest hole of American politics. Carville & Begala hold the extra set of keys to that hole. I'd like to have a hilly-billy shut-up button it would be worn out by now. Just like they are. Can't wait until we can be concerned ans interested in American politics and not have to see those faces or hear that name . I would still like to read the list of her 35 years of accomplishments. I wish the media would have her answer questions about her past. they have given her a cake walk. So why are they crying ? They have hit Romney and Huckabee on their religion big time. Some on Obamas. why not hilly for the lack of any. Going into a church and sticking a Bible under your arm for the cameras does not a christian make, no more than going into a garage makes you a buick.
They are frauds to the bone.

Why does it have to be a "fairy tale" for Obama? Because he's black? Does white America think that the position of President of the USA is only for them and its only a "fairy tale" for blacks.

Let's all remember here, this is POLITICS! They're going down swinging, and swinging with a hard left as brutal as they can! Hillary was the front runner, the coronated candidate by the party, and treated as such for a very long time. Shocked and stunned, this is the only reasonable political retaliation they think they have. If for one minute they thought a little beyond the "play", they would realize this is the exact politics that the people are voting against.

You Obama supporters are off your rockers…..what on earth do you think Obama is really going to accomplish? If any of you think on President can possibly end every screwed up mess we have right now you have to be crazy….he's a bag of wind and I thank Bill for pointing out the blatantly obvious…..the media is an absolute mess covering these primaries. Go Hillary…..we need your over the top attention to detail and ability to actually do what is neccessary to make something happen…..no just simply smile and say 'I'm gonna make everything better".

The Media and the print and TV Press is giving Senator Obama A free ride in this Election!

I JUST GOT TOO ASK THIS IS BILL RUNNING FOR OFFICE OR HIS WIFE NOT A SMART MOVE BILL I LOST ALL HOPE IN THE CLINTON CAMP I WAS VOTING FOR YOUR WIFE NOW I WANT

GO OBAMA 08

I'm sorry, I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around this. How would a "President Clinton" be a change in Washington? Someone help me please!!

Obama ws raised and educated by radical muslims. Is this what we want for a President???

Someone have him address this subject

Its so sad to see these "Obama is a Muslim" lies appearing time and time again. The people who spread these lies must lead sad, pathetic little lives that they have to spread this misinformation in the hopes that they will be believed.

Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, you still spread these lies. What is it that you are really afraid of? Are you that ignorant? You can't stand to have someone "different" in the White House? Let me guess, you say you are Christian, but you don't mind spreading words of hate…doesn't sound very Christian to me.

Bill's Complaint about the press is not fair. When Hillary was ahead. No problem with press!

America has move on from divider type politicians.

Time for a new Movement for america.

Experience — ….Bill, Hillary, please give credit to who deserves it. Not you! your administration's hard work. You had very little Washington experience in 1992.

The Same will happen for Obama and his admin.

Ride the wave of change by being a democratic uniter, not a divider

I've been a Hillary supporter, but I'm losing a lot of regard for both Clintons as their desparation brings out their nastier side. Blaming the media? Sounds more like Bill O'Reilly than Bill Clinton. I'd be perfectly happy with Obama, and I hope the Clinton's don't do irreversible harm to his campaign. They could have a little more grace and remember that Ronald Reagan's 11th commandment worked better than in-fighting ever has.

Clinton is right. I have never witnessed such a Obama bandwagon. He is a great guy and will probably make a great President. However, the press holds Mrs Clinton to a higher standard and that is NOT fair.

The media is partly to blame for getting us into this war.

I love it how Bill and Hillary are calling Obama's Vision for change a "Fairy Tale" and "Poetic Politics." Anyone involved with supporting Barack Obama knows that this is something extraordinary and no one involved is actually listening to their complimentary attacks. Just maybe when two terms are up President Obama will be defined as the Fairy Tale president who brought to life what no other president in history could and turned Washington government into an act of poetic justice. Each canidate running, even on the republican side is citing "change" as if they have any idea what they are not capable of doing as human beings or leaders. If Bill only knew, and I think he does that Obama represents a new wave of politics and a new wave for Washington government that only he can truly inspire and bring to life. Hillary is a wonderful addition for the United States but don't try and knock down history by writing it off as something you wish you were being accredited for.

everyone needs to settle down and look at all the facts regarding each candidate. which candidate will hopefully make your life better concerning healthcare, social security, high energy costs, the war, employment, etc. as for those bashers of the candidates does this make you better than those you bash? i would also recommend looking up the constitution , sherman anti trust act and other laws that were set up to protect the people. see what you have now . and for some of you who comment on this forum , are these your own views? or are you influenced by outside forces that distort the real truth. last but not least this country is at a crossroads but if the american people make the right choice this time and there are no hitches such as what happenned in florida last time may be, just maybe this country can return to what it was and that is the greastest country in the world. good luck to each candidate on either side. just don't give us another 4 or 8 years of the same mess.

I would like to just ask the Obama supporters one question: What legislation has he introduced or been a co-sponsor of since he came to the senate? What percentage of bills has he voted on since he began running for the job of President?
He hasn't introduced one bill. Check it out.

Hilliary has not only gotten medical care etc for injured guardsman returning from Iraq or Afghanistan (which they wouldn't have had) but she also got health care for thousands and thousands of children.

She is right. She is the doer. He isn't.

If Obama can survive the Clinton hate machine, he can surely survive the Republican attack machine…

Bring the heat, Clinton's…keep sounding shrill, bitter, cold, and sore…

Go Obama…keep faith, honor, and dignity in the process…

JOHN EDWARDS!!

I Do beleive that American should focus more on our own issues: economy, deficit, social program, plus illegal immigrants. NO countries like US has such a broken border and so many illegal immigrants happily work and live here. No matter a woman, an African-American president, or a republican, kick them out of our country. America is for americans.

Sudan and Tibet, it's none of our business, for God's sake.

As usual, the Clintons are dividing the party and the country once again. It's pathetic to see and hear Bill, the king of situational ethics, calling the kettle black. Let's see? When do they go back to wearing their former president and first lady hats? Do they think we will forget this low-end behavior. How sad that they can't let others grow and lead. They are confused and have lowered the bar on the presidency and first lady roles for this great nation.

I think it is doing more harm then good to have Bill Clinton speak for Hillary…

I am still remembering the great liar in his time and how easy it was for him to distort the truth. At least with a new president I would like to support one who is not a liar or has that history.

Secondly Hillary is just out of touch with what we are wanting to hear from a canidate.

I am seeing a doomed effort for Hillary as president…

I am glad that the former President said exactly what he said.
Obama lies.

Hillary 08!!!!

The idea of having this disgraced, disbarred, impeached former President whining about unfair treatment of his "so-called" wife by the media that worships the Clinton's is ridiculous. CNN did not gets it's nickname of the Clinton News Network by mistake. They and all the other old media types have always fallen all over themselves to grovel at the feet of the Clintons.
Now that an intelligent, young African American has a shot at their percieved prize, they are once again taking the low road and using the politics of personal destruction, deceit and any other immoral or unethical means to achive their end.
The idea of having these two "trailer park" politicians back in the White House should make any thinking person violently ill.

The media has annointe