(CNN) – Democratic strategists James Carville and Paul Begala categorically denied a FOX News report Tuesday that they would be joining Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign after the New Hampshire primary.
"It is patently false,” Carville told CNN Tuesday. “Whoever is telling you that has no idea what they are talking about. I have not spoken to anyone in the Clinton campaign about any role, any position anything at all."
"I am a maxed-out contributor, and I sympathize with her, and I have friends there with whom I talk from time to time, but I have no role."
Carville added that he does speak with former President Clinton from time to time.
Begala also categorically denied any kind of formal or informal role with the Clinton campaign.
Carville and Begala held key positions in former President Bill Clinton's back-to-back presidential victories in the 1990's.
FOX News reported that the pair would join the campaign as senior political and communications strategists, supplanting but not replacing the current team of senior advisor Mark Penn and campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle.
Both Carville and Begala are CNN contributors.
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Sounds like the FakeNEWS Network is lying about the Clintons again...
...figures. Who watches that channel anyway?
Senator Clinton 2008
I will not vote for Hillary, not because she's a woman, but because I don't trust her, I am very concerned about her close relationship with India, I don't want another 4 years (or, God forbid, 8 years) of Bill Clinton, I am still not convinced she was not in any way involved in Mr. Foster's death and I have never believed it was suicide. I could go on, but what's the point. I just don't like her or trust her. I don't like any of her so-called programs, and on, and on. If we elect her, we are going to be even more sorry than when Bush was elected.
B. Bucher, Nevada
Too bad. I'd love for Begala and Carville to work on Hillary's campaign. Like Hillary, they are bright, experienced, realistic, clear-headed, and balanced. At the very least, they'd be great consultants.
I agree with Bill Clinton the media in particular CNN has done nothing but bash Hilary Clinton !!
Obama this Obama that !! continually for four days in a row.... Don't underestimate Hillary for president.
Obama won Iowa you would have thought he won the race for president of the U.S.
Shame on CNN for the way that the wolf blitzer and the rest of the cast played this win.
The only person on CNN with any class is Lou Dodds... I hope he runs for president..
Come on guys, you really need to help her. I have been hoping since I haven't seen you on CNN lately that you were going to join her campaign. We need you, your country needs you and the Clintons need you. Join the bandwagon and lets take Hillary into the White House.
They may be loyal Clintionites but they aren't stupid.
...bring James Carville and company in: He's the best by far, and she can us some hard ball players....Bill don't need to be the stategist...can't do like James Carville....
I'd deny it too, nobody wants to go out on a real bummer...............
I wish they would join. She needs help to keep B.O from fooling everyone into thinking he knows how to make change happen or what to change!
Too bad. These two men would be major assets to the Hillary Clinton campaign. They know this woman and her family better than any one, and possess a credibility that's second to none. Besides, Begala is from my hometown, and we like him.
Even as a conservative, I have great respect and appreciation for James Carville. He seems like a genuinely good guy with a great sense of humor, even though I couldn't possibly disagree with him more on the issues. (Speaking as a fellow who, like Carville, is in a politically "mixed" marriage, "I feel his pain.")
However, if he truly is back in the Clinton camp, I admit I'm saddened.
Both Carville and Begala are CNN contributors. Surprise, surprise...
Way to show people you are the change candidate Hillary. Bring back bombthrowers from the 90's. Desperate times call for desperate measures I guess.
What is wrong with Carville and Begala joining Hillary's campaign. I would welcome it! So they talk to each other from time to time...so what! Don't listen to the crap coming from Fox News, do what you want to do James and Paul.
GO HILLARY!
I find all these stories very interesting and am curious how the propaganda machine of the newspaper and tv media's are once again turning the tide on our electorial process.
Yes, I do think that Senator Obama has not had to answer tough questions. To me that is remenants of a not so long ago period when George W Bush was riding the same wave and not having to answer tough questions, using only his faith in God to determine his answers.
I don't have a clear definite choice yet in my vote, but I do know one thing if the media is not going to ask these candidates equal questions and get straight answers, then the candidate who cannot be transparent is just another GEORGE W. BUSH and will not get my vote.
WE THE PEOPLE, Deserve better from our FREE press.
Well that is what Bill Clinton has been saying. That he gets advice from Carville from time to time. So who are we to believe? None of them? Yes, time for change we can BELIEVE in with Obama.
CARVILLE AND BEGALA SHOUILD CONFIRM THAT CHELSEA IS ILLEGITIMATE AND TELL WHY VINCE FOSTER KILLED HIMSELF IN IN SLICK HIL'S BEDROOM.
The American Public should not "stand" for the New Hampshire caucuses running out of Democratic Ballots in America or maybe the US Adminstration should practice what we preach. Democracy starts at home in the homeland and not abroad.
I wonder what these two Clinton mouth-pieces will be saying AFTER they join the Clinton campaign??
Always humorous how vehemently the truth is denied (Hillary says in 2004 she is NOT running for President, Mayor Bloomberg (NY) has repeatedly denied contemplating an independent bid for the Presidency, Carville~Begala deny... etc).
Never-the-less... Carville and Begala can't save the sinking ship that is USS Hillary. Down she goes like the famed Titanic.
Leave it to Fox to get it WRONG!
I hope this gets to Wolf Blitzer or maybe Jack Cafferty.
My whole office and family of 7 siblings and their families are appalled by the comments made by Candy Crowley today.
I live in Dallas/Ft. Worth area; my circle of family, friends and business associates could form a lively fan club of both President and Mrs. Clinton.
You might remind Candy of the fact that every other candidate has the luxury of their spouses speaking up for their candidate (Elizabeth Edwards on Hard Ball last week). But according to Candy, it seems awful for Bill Clinton–that's President Bill Clinton...remember the genius who balanced the budget and left office with a surplus????
Perhaps you could ask her to keep her bias out of the reporting. Hillary has led a fine campaign; moreover, she continues to lead in the National Polls. I find it quite repulsive that CNN (my favorite station, especially for politics) is allowing a national reporter to quite blatently run down Hillary Clinton.
CNN should offer an apology; I will be quite embarrassed for you if you do not.
Ramona Ford
I have a feeling at some point during this race both James Carville and Paul Begala will join the Clinton Camp.. Maybe After NH..
Well of course they are coming back, I'm 100% sure now that they have denied it.
FOX NEWS is reporting false news.
wow, how about that?
They would be fools to ruin their career over the overblown egotistic Clintons.
Bill is upset because we didn't follow the Clinton's playbook script to allow the entire family to become President regardless how outdated their message is, how corrupt their 2 White House runs were and how disconnected they are with other Americans.
Maybe they should buy a small island and crown themselves King and Queen. That should feed their overblown egos enough to Shut Up and Sit Down!
If these two; James Carville and Paul Begala, join up with the Clintons they should realize from that point forward their opinions would mean nothing and they would become experts in jumping on a fast moving train to disaster.
I say leave the Clintons in their mess and let them face the music. America don’t want anymore of that old time news.
Of course, Carville won't officially join the campaign. But I'll lay odds they'll be consulting with him on the back-alley knifefighting tactics that they'll start to employ in a shadow campaign to try to slow down the Obama steamroller.
Let the politics of destruction begin. Here they go again, America. Your coronated King and Queen watching the kingdom crumble and they'll be taking the rest of us down with them.
Thanks a lot Hill and Bill, but after your last reign we got stuck with the Bush Dynasty so that says volumes about the condition of the kingdom you deeded to the other royal family.
Think of all the magnanimous statements you can make to the television cameras just prior to teeing off with George and Laura.
Happy Golfing!
Ofcourse they wont go back to helping the Clintons. They know deep in their hearts, Clinton's time had passed. They wont risk being part of the propaganda to go against a force we have not seen in a long time.
I'm a life-long Conservative, but have to respect the talents of these two, especially Carville. I have to agree with eh very first post, that while thaty are Clintonites, they know which ship is sinking, and which one is full-speed-ahead. Hey Barack, need any experienced advisors ? Will work for free ... LOL
That would only put a loss on their records, they aren't stupid. There is absolutely no way they can single handedly help her win. Her chances right now are slim to none.
Bill needs to stay out of this. His wife ought to be able to run her own campaign garbage. Funny how none of these details came out BEFORE Iowa and BEFORE the surge in interest in NH. Shame on you both.
Let me think...I can sit here behind this desk and say whatever I want with no consequences and get paid for it or I can go out and try to turn a collagen-bloated old goat into best-in-show.....hmmmmmm
After this New Hampshire primary and the double digit lead by Obama, Hilary will have a very difficult time playing "catch up."
If John Edwards wins the Carolina primary, then where is the nomination.
If Hilary pulled out and she won't and her husband can't help her enough to overcome the way many people see Senator Hilary Clinton, how would that impact the race?
Why are all of Clinton's former pals now all CNN political contributors? Hmmmm...., a source of biased opinion??
So is Bill not being truthful about this?
Carville is more valuable to them by staying put and pretending to be independent while waving the Clinton banner. He doesn't have to "go back" to helping the Clintons. He's been doing it very nicely for them from where he is!
Well, maybe it should be discussed....
Many still believe Hillary is the better candidate for President. Truly, she is ready on day one. Most times, facts are blurred out by intense emotions brought about by quarters with different agenda. We are made to hate one another and led to intolerance. Our diversity is our greatest asset if only we can look beyond narrow interests and instead work for the welfare of all Americans. Whoever wins the election this November, let us support him or her and show the whole world that this USA is still the best nation on earth.
Wait a minute here. Is this 2008 or is this 1992? Is Hillary running or is Bill? And since when does a former president come out and lambast a fellow Democrat as Bill Clinton did to Senator Obama?
Bill Clinton is a PAST president. Keyword here is PAST. We are eleting a president of the FUTURE.
If Hillary wants to be seen as true candidate for change she should have maybe considered having her daughter speak for her...instead of having her husband get up there and lambast Senator Obama. It came across as desperate, classless and tacky.
Here's some advice to Senator Clinton.
If you want to keep the woman voter base you have and watch it grow and flourish don't depend on a man to come to your rescue....defend yourself....remember if you're president and the >>> hits the fan you are not going to be able to call your husband for help.
You did not sway me. Sorry. I was annoyed at your seemingly authentic emotion...I was downright angry and embarrassed that you had to use your husband, our forer president to pander for you in such a nasty and uncharacteristic way.
Are these two folks on the CNN payroll? Could that be the reason why all the favorable press about Hill-Bill and negativity regarding Mr. Obama?
Thanks Bill, you just made up my mind. I have voted republican the last 40 years, and have been looking close at Hillery and Obama. Now I know, after your comment I 'm going for Obama all the way, and everyone else I can talk to. you just lost it for your wife.
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
to Karen in NYC:
Clinton balanced the budget that and left the country with a surplus, and our country wasn't hated like it is now. . Bush Sr. left us with a trillion dollar deficit and The Idiot Bush, Jr. has left our country disrespected all over the world with this war that has killed too many of our young country men and women . I would rather have a Clinton back in office, who at least has high intelligence and is able to speak in complete sentences unlike the moron we currently have in office!
More people on fox than on cnn...
But it's only a lie if it doesn't happen. They probably will join. Carville isn't the most upstanding honest person in the world.
when bill clinton announced his alliance with elder Bush to tour the world I then knew we were in for the same bush/cheney era again-no change and i was a hillary man,not no more!
maybe these holy than thou would like another 8 yrs of this moron oil greed $ running their country. i can not belive their are so many stupid people in this world.
people still watch fox news? my family stopped watching it after it became obvious how bitter and divisive that propaganda network is.
Karen NYC
I guess you where not around in the 90's. AsI recall the economy was very good for just about everyone. When they left office we had a balanced budget & a surplus. Look what we have today. I will take some of that old time news.
These two Clintionites CAN NOT be trusted and the same goes for HILLERY & BILL. These tow Clinton followers will be doing alot of dirt digging now for sad a– Hillery. We don't need someone that speaks out of both sides of her mouth. She's the flip -flop canidate in this race.
You all are a bunch of left win idiots. What, CNN never got a story wrong? Gimme a break. Hillary is toast on a paper plate. She campaigns on 35 years of change? What change? If she's been producing change for 35 years and this is where we ended up, then she's grossly ineffective or just part of the problem. Get over your love affair with the Clintons and vote for a real leader like Rudy or Barak.
Hilary...the candidate of lies.
I was under the impression these clowns were the ones mucking up the works.
You mean Mark Penn did ALL THAT?
Wow, he is talented!
Maybe he should go back to representing BLACKWATER.
FWIW.
Hillary, Needs to sound more energetic and loud like Obama, yes bring back the boys to help her win the election.... Mr. Obama sounds too much of fairy tale, too much sweet talking but, can he really do the job? If wins the democratic ticket...guess what...I will vote REPUBILCANT!
Even if Barack Obama were to join Hillary's team, Hillary would still lose!
People need to understand that if Hillary is not known after all these years in the political lime light, when will she be known? With her so-called 35 years of experience and the Clinton name, that was all she needed to bring home the bacon.
No one can save Hillary. Not herself! Not Bill! Not Carville! Not Begala! Not Obama! Not eve you freakin blind mice running around hollering for Hillary! It's a wrap!
It never ceases to amaze me, every time that we face political drowning we tend to believe that cement blocks are floating devices.
old ideas+old kronies+ irrelevant experiences IS Not Equal To Positive Change
GO LAY DOWN BILL, YOUR PART OF THE RESON HELLERY IS LOOSING THE NOMINATION!
"Sounds like the FakeNEWS Network is lying about the Clintons again…
…figures. Who watches that channel anyway?"
Actually, Hillary does. Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch is one of her largest contributors and also has hosted a fundraiser for her.
Think about that and what the implications are...
Senator Clinton 2008? Perhaps not.
Ok, Hilary is really trying hard to drum up the votes in NH. Gosh, and she makes remarks as to say to Obama "you don'thave the right to mention MLK in your speeches" WHATEVER HILLARY!!! trying don't seperate Obama from MLK.? I bet she'll be quoting him and paying respect to MLK this month during her campaign stops. Trying to get int he African american pulpit on MLK day.
Why would she critisze him for using MLK? Obama's had racial struggles too, he understand that struggle. If i was voting for Hill, that alone would turn me away from votitng for her. If i was running for President as a black man YES i would mention MLK, and all the other GREAT African Americans in my speeches Yes, i have a right, because that's my heritage. More power to you OBAMA, make us proud man, Make us proud!!!! MLK would be PROUD
Fox News is just speculating and spreading lies. They have never been a truthful station, so why start now?
However, I would have thought better of CNN – where is the unbiased reporting? Candy Crowley and Wolf Blitzer sure have been hitting Bill Clinton, but then other spouses are allowed to make negative comments all the time.
Get a grip... maybe Hilliary will need occasional input from Begala and Carville, but not on a formal basis. And, if they join the campaign it will be great.
CNN should investigate the voting records and positions taken by Obama so that the people know the truth.. This guy is kind of an unknown without experience and we've had 7 years of that in the white house and don't want it anymore.
Mr. President just think about how you came into power in 1992, and 1996. You were supported by the black community which Senator Obama comes from. Now that he brings a vision of inclusion of all Americans of all backgrounds you wish to do all in your power to destroy it. You have just show us your true color. Just think about your wife. What is she doing? She is running on experience fairytale just as Senator Obama. All she have is ambition to be the first female president. All you politicians are nothing, but faker. 28 years of Bushes and Clintons running this country is enough. I love you and your wife before but, now I don't because of target media coverage of Obama. That is dirty politics, dirty game, and that is how a dictator acts. Give me a break, this whole thing is the biggest fairytale of you and your wife I have ever seen. Both of you want to be President, Husband and Wife want to be President, Entire family want to be president?
The next will be Daughter or Laura Bush want to become president regardless how corrupt her husband was. T
Cry me a river over Clinton's past wins. That was the PAST and this is now. If you're looking for a dictatorship then ask for membership to the Clinton's small island and maybe you can help sweep their lawns. They may just give you a sweet piece of cake for your efforts.
Let's MOVE ON !!!
I can't in all honesty vote for Obama. I like Obama. I think he's a great person, a greaet speaker – but speeches alone don't bring change about. His lack of experience is an issue – I know that he is well liked, very intelligent but if anyone thinks that experience isn't an issue – look at the past 8 years. GB experience in his first 2 years brough nothing but crisis to this country. I can't imagine people wanting nothing less than the most experience person in the white house.
I have been a long democratic supporter but I will vote for McCain if it comes to McCain – Obama. I can't vote otherwise.
I don't know if Hillary's campaign is as dead as people say. It's still early. But I think they are shocked to be behind early and that they are having to work so hard for it. The old tricks, which seemed fresh and new back in 92 and 96, seem dated now. The scripted emotional displays, and then the next day, announcing, "This proves I have emotions". Having Bill hammer away, threatening to bring in the big gun in Carville. This does come across as being about nostalgia, about being a reaffirmation of the Clinton years. It has this "Let's get the old gang back together again and see if we can do it one last time for old times sake" feel to it. Back in 92, the Clintons were Rocky Balboa and the rest of the political world was Apollo Creed. Now, they are still Rocky Babloa, just older, and they want to do this because this is who they are and who they always have been. Just like Rocky in the last movie, they may make a good fight of it, but they will probably lose in the end.
WMW
Mr. President just think about how you came into power in 1992, and 1996. You were supported by the black community which Senator Obama comes from. Now that he brings a vision of inclusion of all Americans of all backgrounds you wish to do all in your power to destroy it. You have just show us your true color. Just think about your wife. What is she doing? She is running on experience fairytale just as Senator Obama. All she have is ambition to be the first female president. All you politicians are nothing, but faker. 28 years of Bushes and Clintons running this country is enough. I love you and your wife before but, now I don't because of target media coverage of Obama. That is dirty politics, classles, dirty game, and that is how a dictator act. Give me a break, this whole thing about you and your family want to be president is the biggest fairytale I have ever seen in history. Both of you want to be President, Husband and Wife want to be President, Entire family want to be president.
The next will be Daughter and Son or Laura Bush want to become president regardless how corrupt her husband was. Time for fresh faces with good intention.
They dont want to help her cause,they want real CHANGE,not the same old garbage coming from her campain. I do respect hillary,shes a great democrat,but i want areal CHANGE in washington.. VOTE OBAMA 08
The last two names hit it straight on the head (june and jlawj)....I guess there are some sensible people left in this world who see the Clinton's for what they are worth...nothing...It's funny how they want the Black vote, but let someone else be better than Hilderbeast, and watch how they turn on anyone (even people of color....Wake up America, with Hilderbeast in the office, not only will terrorist be rejoicing, they will be waiting....since they have given to the Hilderbeast campaign....CNN, MSNBC, CBS, ABC , NPR (radio for idiots) does any of those "Biased" stations ring a bell.....
Bill and GW use the press more effectively than any other national figures around. Bill you protest too hard! Could it be perhaps that you don't want to have to spend time with Hillary should she not win?
Ultimately Hillary may not loose but imagine how deeply these attacks are effecting those of use who have to watch this long term. Obviously she deserves fair press. The problem is that people don't like her persona. She's educated but she has the personality of a rock. You might be able to make her act differently for a few months but what's in her is in her. You can't change the nature of who she is. If she wins fine. In my book she's only one step above John Edwards who is about as plastic as a hangar. He won't balance our budget he doesn't understand the value of a haircut. Anytime someone pays $800 for a $45 haircut they don't comprehend real life.
If as they say that Obama won't elected then I will switch parties and vote for MCCain. I know several people who plan to do the same.
Ok, Hilary is really trying hard to drum up the votes in NH. Gosh, and she makes remarks as to say to Obama "you don'thave the right to mention MLK in your speeches" WHATEVER HILLARY!!! trying to seperate Obama from MLK.? I bet she'll be quoting him and paying respect to MLK this month during her campaign stops. Trying to get in an African american pulpit on MLK day.
Why would she critisze him for using MLK? Obama's had racial struggles too, he understand that struggle. If i was voting for Hill, that alone would turn me away from voting for her. If i was running for President as a black man YES i would mention MLK, and all the other GREAT African Americans in my speeches Yes, i have a right, because that's my heritage!!!!!!. More power to you OBAMA, make us proud man, Make us proud!!!! MLK and your other ancestors would be PROUD!!
Faux News would have warmed even Joseph Goebbels heart.They are truely the greatest Lie Machine going.Their brown shirted,kool-ade drinking BELEIVERS bow at every word spoken just as they did for Goebbels before and even after the War in 1945 ended.He could have told them they won and his sheep would have believed him .
I think Hillary is the only Democrat who is ready to take on the mess that George Bush has left. I will NOT vote for someone who has NO experience. How can people put their trust in someone who has really done nothing. I'm sure Obama is a nice man and smart but he is NOT ready to run a messed up country. I will vote for the person with experience and if it's not Hillary then it will be a Republican.
Just what we need: Two of the nastiest, meanest, dirtiest campaign operatives riding to Hillary's rescue. Does America really need the campaign to get nastier???
Is any one getting a little sick of the media constantly telling everyone how they should think? They did it to Al Gore, John Kerry and now Hillary Clinton. Have they vetted Obama as they have Hillary? When are they going to get serious and start asking him the tough questions. Wake up America, this is a very dangerous world we live and we need to have someone that is up to speed on every aspect. If you want a Rock Star go to a concert. Remember we are voting for the the most important job in the United States , by all means vote but think hard about it.
Sick of the Clintons! Need a new face.
To Ramona Ford in Dallas, Texas:
Way to tell Wolf, Candy, and team to shape up! I am sick of the bias against the Clintons on CNN. What ever happened to the idea of objectivity in journalism?
In Southern California, every Democrat I know is voting for Hillary.
The world is a serious place. These are grave times. It is not the time in history to roll the dice by giving an amateur the biggest job on Earth.
Well said, Romana!
Bill Clinton was impeached! Enough of him in the white house. We don't need another scandal.
Hillary is a crook and a criminal. So is her husband. He did more to ruin the image of the Presidency than all others in history combined. He is an adulterer and a liar and so is she. Every business partner in your life dead or in prison says something. Why are so many people in this country so blind?
All I can say is if we keep it up we should call ourselves Americans we should call ourselves sheep. We need less career politicians in our government. It used to be and honor and a privilege to serve but now it is a job that these cut-throats will do anything to keep.
From bywill January 8, 2008 4:26 pm ET
GO LAY DOWN BILL, YOUR PART OF THE RESON HELLERY IS LOOSING THE NOMINATION!
was this a joke?
Wasn't that a perfect srtting for Hillary to tear up? She was sitting down having tea with the ladies,and lets her hair down. PERFECT!!– I wonder how many reherrsals it took. I think the tears were because she's loosing and getting really angry like her husband that things aren't going their way. Obama don't stoop to their tactics.
Come on people! This is the first time in the history of this country the racial boundaries are going away. Hiliary has not gotten negative coverage she did not deserve to get. I do not hear anyone of you when Bill Clinton lost Iowa and New Hampshire, only to have the national media praise him as the comeback kid. So don't you Hilary lovers even try it.
GWB has brought us down so low that we have Iranian boats sassing our navy.
That's so sad.
We need someone in the Whitehouse that will be able to handle the job immediately, and Obama is not that person.
He would dishonor the office, and we have had enough in the last president. Not that he is not a good man, but he is not up to the job.
Come on whats wrong with old bomb throwers like Jim & Bob? If the Republican National Party could dig up Ronald Regan and prop him up in front of a microphone on Fox News to expouse all those noble conservative values.... they would. Please if I hear his name one more time I think I'll fall a sleep and wake up after the cold war is over... lol
Sorry I don't buy the entire claim. Slick Willy is unofficially consulting with Carvelle. The Hillary campaign wants the Democratic base majority to support Hillary. Even if the Democratic party loses some independent voters to do so. Carvelle has already offered his advice. His advice was for Hillary to make her stand on Feb. 5th. In essence, pull a Rudy Giuliani.
Bill Bennett and Wolf Blitzer both publicly threatened a former President Bill Clinton, saying he was "in real trouble with the media" for criticizing them for not examining Barack Obama's background. Listen to the things the media says about Obama; how "he is sweeping the nation, people are swooning over him, it's a monumental movement, etc, etc." Give me a break!!!!! They should talk about Obama's record of saying one thing, doing another, his muslim background and upbringing. When did he register as a christian? Was it just because a christian would have a better chance to win the nomination? People wake up! This new and shiny is not what he tells you he is and he has been given a free pass by the press. I can't believe people are falling for this hype about Obama. I feel betrayed by announcers on CNN: John King, Wolf Blitzer and Bill Bennett.
Well, maybe not these two guys but definate change in rhetoric must occur for her to stand a chance. I actually like Hillary, but I will vote for Obama because I believe he would make a better president. The main reason being he has freshness to his approach, he isn't confined by previous veiws and opinions. FYI... being married to the president doesn't give you experience as president. If that were the case one could say My wife's a doctor, I should be the next Surgeon General!
I whole heartedly agree that the news media is doing it's best to "highlight" Obama, and subjugate Hillary to a "losing" role (already!!) at the same time. It's so blatant, it's scary because it's so typical of the last eight years of US media twists! Obama touts change, and yes, his record shows he's good at change; at changing his mind, changing his stance on issues, dirtying his opponents, whatever it takes to "look" good. Hillary stands for true change. Change in status quo politics, change in vision, and the biggest change of all, the change for the first woman President in the US. Her chance to follow some the of truly great women leaders in the international arena. Do you think she'd let the chance of a lifetime become anything less than stellar? She will do her very best (with the support of many!) to go down in history as a truly remarkable and outstanding President! Let's do support change. Support Hillary Clinton and let the news media drown in their falsity.
Amazing to me that Hillary can get blasted for bringing her husband on the campaign trail, when Obama gets a free ride for bringing a friggin' talk show host on the his campaign trail! Obama bringing Oprah on the trial is acknowledgement that he appeals to the her audience...people who like "TALK!"
Go Hillary.
Is it me, or does Hillary's demise just warm the majority of Americans hearts? And isn't it great to see Bill acting so UN-presidential? Wake up Hillary supporters, she is a polarizing figure that all Republicans and half the Democrats don't want to see in the Oval Office. With that said, how will she lead all Americans and bring positive change to our country? Obama lacks experience which is concerning, but he is the best shot for the Democrats at the White House.
I think Carvelle would be great, but he is also married to a republican and she might not want him helping the Clinton's out this time. I think CLINTON is the only real qualified one running to become PRESIDENT and she needs to add to her staff of whoever to help her accomplish this very important mission. I vote HILLARY ALL THE WAY FOR 2008.
I am a yellow dog democrat. I was born and raised in Arkansas. I never thought that I would EVER leave the Democratic Party but Obama could force me to do that. He's not a Democrat's Dem, he's not a man's man, he's not a Christian's Christian, he's not anyone I would ever trust. Give me Bill Hill or give me death!
'Bill please understand that this election is not about you and I am disapointed that you are behaving in a way that is not in keeping with what we expect from a former President. I have always had the upmost respect for you and admire your sensitivity and compassion for others.
Your outbursts are not helping Hillary's campaign or her chances of becoming the next President of the United States. Hillary is more than capable; however, with a loose cannon like you following her around spewing venom, she will lose what support she still has. Your outbursts sound desparate, work with Hillary not against her and maybe she will not lose more support.
jr, Florida
Hillary leads in delegates!
Nothing in NH will "change" this fact!
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/
You go girl!
Throw some more elbows!
Obama is the Carter for '08. Big smile, big promises, no substance!
Remember the recession, gas lines and hostages, oh my!
Go Hillary Go!!
Hopefully, Bill won't mind when Carville and Begala consult for Obama after he beats Hillary in the primary.
AJ, LOL!!! yep! That’s what Hillary will do!
Who you're speaking about? Trigger Happy Rudy from NYC who made his name by walking down the street on 9/11 asking his staff what was a lockdown? Oh YES, I remember him well…..
The only thing Rudy can pull out his hat on Feb 5th is another wife who just happens to be his cousin and a beat down for every American that asks questions or maybe an 81 year old woman that travels to the White House requesting additional security for the tough streets of NYC then gets kicked out and told not to bother him because she’s a crazy old woman????
Oh YES, we know him VERY WELL….
Let him make his stance on Feb 5th and watch how NYC send him a real sweet message….
You people make me tired. It is obvious none of you really know Hillary. She is a spontaneous, humble, person. A speech maker she is not. Hillary was a hard worker for women and childrens rights even before she married Bill. She has always had to defend herself, the lot of you are mostly cruel, indignant people always ready to fling accusations and inuendos at her. You can't stand it because she and Bill were able to work through their personal problems. I think it was honerable of them to work it out and save their marriage. Bill , right now is feeling like a husband, He is proud of his wife, and being protective of her. If he didn't, you would criticize him for that. No matter what they do, the majority of the media tries to crucify them. You want to put them down, scuttle them in every way possible until you need them to raise money for aids, hurricane victims, and the like. Bill Clinton is one of the most loved men through out the world, and Hillary has always been right there with him. I don't have a problem with Obama, or any of the other Democrats running, but I know without a doubt that Hillary is the most qualified candidate ever. What would be wrong if Paul and James did or said something to help her out. We need someone to balance things out, the rest of you media are trying your best to sink her. It's kind of like watching a ball game where no mater how well the team plays, bad referees make it impossible for them to win. Go Hillary. Glenda Snow, ARKANSAS
I am so glad Bill said those things, since no one else has. The media has been awful to Hillary talking like she's lost it all. Who ever heard of Obama and what is it that he plans to do??? My vote is for Hillary, her time has come and I have the utmost confidence in her.
Hillary is not getting FAIR and BALANCED reporting from CNN FOX or MSNBC none of the media like her, and they can not wait to report all the negitive they can if she fights back she looks bad if she does nothing they say she is not capable so no matter what she can not win with them And I say if people in this country vote based on what the media has to say then they should not be voting at all You need to look at experience and she has that Edwards can not relate to people in this country who are suffering but that is what he wants you to think, and Obama has been running for this office since he got elected in Illinois so he has experience in that respect, but not where it counts. To me most of the media do not want to see a women in the white house I guess they do not want to admit that when they voted for Bush again they made a big mistake and to me independents are just people that can not make up their mind till the last minute And I am tired of hearing that Iowa will decide our next president it will be the people that can think for themselves It is time for a CHANGE and that is what Hillary will mean to this country the men have had it long enough to get us into the MESS we are in today!!!!!
I turn on the TV and I see- "Breaking News" Carville will not join the Clinton campaign tomorrow. A little misleading, don't you think? Sounded more like he backed out, than that he was denying an untrue FOX report. Disgraceful.
Why can't we just get the news, without all the spin and hype? Why don't we demand it?!
If you still don't believe that the media sold America this war, than you are still too easily manipulated by the press. It shouldn't matter who the press is biased towards or against, it should matter that THEY ARE.
If you like Obama, then your guy may be getting the benefits of the distortions right now, but how will you feel when you find out you have been duped again.
Fair coverage is the only acceptable coverage. It's what separates us from other countries that are only fed propaganda.
Clinton is right, and you should pay attention to that, because next time it might be something that you care about that is being distorted.
We simply have got to demand more from the media. If they would just give us the truth, I'm sure we would all make the best decisions.
And Karen, NYC – stop embarrassing yourself by displaying such stupidity.
I just received an email from a friend saying that Obama is a Muslim....did not use the Bible to take his oath of office. raised by a mother who was an atheist, his handlers are trying to make him to appear not to be a radical, he will not recite the pledge of Allegience nor will he show a reverence for our flag.Thile others place their hands over their heart, Obams turns his back to the flag and slouches.
The muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out,;what better way to start than at the highes level – thoughPresident of the United States, one of thir own.(?)
IS THIS BY ANY CHANCE TRUE BUT KEPT HIDDEN???????
I can't imagine who these people are that think the Clintons are so terrible. I remember the 90's as the best years of my life! The economy, as well as my family, was prosperous because of "their" presidency. The world was fairly peaceful and we were still respected by most of it. The thought of our country going from one unqualifed president to another (Obama) makes me REALLY scared. Just because somebody can make speeches does not qualify them for the job of president, and you don't have to love the person for them to be the best one for the job. There are plenty of bosses out there that you wouldn't want to hang around with after work, but at work they know what they're doing and make your life easier.
I also don't understand why the media is working so hard to get Obama elected. If he had been scrutinized just half as much as Hillary has been, he wouldn't be where he is now. What happened to the unbiased reporting of the past? Where are the David Brinkleys and Walter Cronkites of today??? If some of our past presidents had been torn apart by the 'spinning heads" everyday during their campaigns, I'm sure they wouldn't be in our history books now.
Why are you men scared of Hillary? Does this hurt your ego? There are dishonest people in politics everywhere. The women that are protesting Hillary as President, is it because she forgave Bill and stood by him or do you want a younger man who will change at the drop of a hat, too! Anyone can talk a good talk but can they bring it? That goes for all Presidential candidates, men or the woman. Too many politicians will tell you what you want to hear but they do not always keep their promises. Grow up America. Our military has been hammered to death. When will America bring them home. Our young men and women are dying everyday and some of the families do not have a man to carryout their families' name because the young man died in the war or the children are left without a mother or bother or sister. I remember Vietnam and other wars and I am sick and tired of the deaths from these wars. I want Peace, not war! All politicians need to look for a solution to this war and bring peace to the United States and the families involved. I cry everytime I hear a young man or woman died from this current war. Please quit running everyone down and join together to bring us peace. I am praying for all of the candidates and to GOD to bring us a leader and to stop the childish fighting and bashing of each other. I love America and I am proud of this country but I want PEACE!
Those of you pinning your hopes on Hillary are moronic. Cannot you see through this woman, Hitlery? ANYBODY but Hillary!!! No folks, Fox News is not to blame for everything.
It took one "Clinton" to fix "Father Bush " mess, now it needs two "Clintons" to fix "Son Bush" mess.
Glenda Snow, Arkansas
You innocence is so refreshing! God bless you.
I agree the media is bashing Hillary ... but why do you think that is? She is battling to become the most powerful political figure in the world yet I see no real identity. I see no vision for the people. I see no inspiration. I do not see her utilizing her vast experience to win over the American people. Nothing. She is looking like an amateur not a professional. Obama is using his experience and political saavy to convey all of the things I have just stated ... he is using his skill as a speaker to win over the American people. It is awesome! It is inspiring! It is exciting! We have a long way to go ... GO OBAMA!!!!!!!
To Genda Snow in Arkansas:
Nicely articulated defense of Hillary in your comment, above.
I badly want Hillary to outline her achievements and experience of the past 35 years because people ridicule her when she says that. If you can get this message to her campaign, tell them they should read the HuffingtonPost.com blog yesterday by Joe Cutbirth: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-cutbirth/memo-to-hillary-how-to-b_b_80349.html
There is some good advice there for Hillary, including the suggestion that she drop the 35-year reference and focus on her plans as president.
I also think she would be helped tremendously by letting Chelsea speak more publicly to young people.
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful piece on Hillary. In Southern California, we're voting for her!
Those two guys are way too smart to get involved in something that is on the verge of imploding. Didn't one of Hillary's own senior aides say that her campain is getting depressing?
one america is what this race is all about. I hope Americans everywhere will accept their responsibility to live up to the democracy and not a system of autocracy.
Obama can enjoy the ride for a while, but soon enough he will be challenged to answer where he specifically stands on issuses. He's enjoying the spotlight and his supporters think he is squeaky clean. Don't bet it on it. The media is holding him to different standards than Hillary, and many of us know why. She's a woman and it's much easier to go after her than him and thus appear racist. Give me a break. He wouldn't be able to stand the heat in the kitchen if the media starts to chew on him–he'll be sputtering all over the place! I already see Bush in him–inexperienced and he struts when he walks out to face his supporters. Egoisic confidence. Seems to me to be a cover up for what he lacks–experence and real knowledge to lead this country. Good ole boy network and sexism alive and well in America and so many women are too dumb to recognize it! What a shame!
I don't understand the people of the US when it comes to voting. Monday Obama refused to speak to the media or answer questions from the crowds. Is this the kind of president that people are voting in? Is this how he will act in the White House? Will he answer what he wants or when he wants?
His speach is about change, even though he doesn't say how.
There isn't one canidate that doesn't want change. People are blind thinking he is the only one with this dream.
Hillary has had over 35 years experience. First people get mad when she shows she's strong and then they talk about her because she shows emotion. She's the best person for this position. Experience has a lot to do with it and voters are ignoring it.
People are voting for someone who has charisma. Will that trait solve our worldly problems?
Pat, NY
You sound rather bitter. Is that because your girl is losing and can't get up?? Maybe you should have traveled to NH to help fill the room... or perhaps sat in the 'overflow room' then pretend you're from NH to keep up that appearance.
The glass ceiling is about to crack... watch out for the falling glass....
Cliton time is over, We need to be realistic there are many good people in america who can lead this great nation. Despite the negativity in hillary campain Obama is still rolling. No body can fix Hillary problem. We need a new person with new idea and perspective. Obama is just very inspirational. He is a right guy at right moment in US politics. Soon or later all those good people who still have faith in hillary will join the people crusade for change.
If Obama wins, I'm voting Republican. It's unbelieveable someone who actually responds by saying "Go to my website" when asked to talk about what his actual ideas are, could be taken seriously by anyone. Americans are too stupid to save themselves. Obama will bring nothing but increased taxes and even worse it will all be a total waste of money. He has no good ideas that will actually accomplish anything. People are so stupid. It's disheartening.
a-ha…. a-ha...
I was just chuckling to myself thinking about Hillary and her campaign mess....
She talks about stability but her campaign has gone through turmoil since its creation. How in the heck can I trust to stabilize the USA and Global problems when she can't even stabilize her failing campaign team?
Everyone’s to blame but Hillary and Bill… if she's not running on her own accord then who are we electing and why??
Scary isn't it...?
a-ha....
If for Obama wins (which I pray he doesn't), he will not get my vote! I cannot and will not support someone I do not believe in. I may stay home or just vote Republican for the first time in my life! He will not win! And for as for you John Campbell–go to church, pray read your bible if you are looking for inspiration! You are being blinded by sweet words! Hillary you will survive and men hate that!
Carville is not the pure throat slasher, but 'the forehead' can look in your eyes, smile and make you feel guilty as he lies and twists the truth..i think begala and hillary were separted at birth.
I find it interesting that up until the Iowa caucuses, the posts on CNN articles were going on and on about how CNN stood for Clinton News Network, and it was blatant Clinton promotion. Now everybody is calling CNN anti-Clinton and pro-Obama. They report more on whoever is ahead, people. That's what news is.
Also, I see the post from carlos comparing Obama's experience and that of GWB. The difference between them is that Obama has intelligence, common sense and good judgment, all sadly lacking in GWB. We could have seen these defects in GWB if we had examined his record running his oil companies before we elected him. The country is now in pretty much the same shape as those companies were when he was done with them, only daddy can't bail him out this time.
Olivia – don't believe something just because you get an email that says it. There are myriads of false emails circulating on just that subject. The object of those emails is to produce exactly the result they got from you. None of that stuff is true. It amazes me how susceptible republicans appear to be to garbage that someone just makes up and throws out into the mix, just to create ill will. Don't you guys ever check anything out to see if it is true before you pass it on?
What can we expect from Fox News? They also love to say how they offer "Fair and Balanced news reporting." And people wonder why Cheney demands a hotel room with Fox News. Fox swings so far to the right they make Bush Cheney look like a bunch of liberals.
Keep bringing us the real news, CNN. At least you provide us with honest news reports.
Obama is a ctreation of CNN and Wolf Blitzer . He loves to bash her on every oppurtunity he gets and let the republicans bad-mouth her instead of forcing them to answer the tough questions. Wolf is very good in asking Soft questions to the Republicans and trying to creat negative pictures of Hilary.
Wolf leave her alone and she will do well . Your competition is with FOX network in bashing Hilary ?
Right on, both Pam and Pat . Lets all get the right information before vote.
CNN:
Are any of you reading this blog? WE don't like the way you are covering; it is biased. You are obviously biased against Senator Clinton and the way you are covering this, it seems as if Senator Obama has won. Is someone paying you off??
I am very disappointed, I had a lot of respect for Wolf Blitzer, Lou Dobbs and others, but now I am feeling like watching another program. God knows where I will go to actually watch actual news, unbiased reporting... I don't think it exists anymore.
You Clinton FANS GOT to be kidding...
So you want CNN to only show Hillary in a good light even when there’s nothing good to report and attack the other candidates? Are you all living in that glass house with the Clintons or are you just sleeping at the door begging to get in?
THANK YOU CNN for reporting the news as it comes, GOOD or BAD! It's up to the Candidate to DO GOOD THINGS to make GOOD NEWS.
35 years of fluff = Hillary Clinton.
My Daddy is a Medical Surgeon and I worked in his office for 15 years, does that make me qualified to perform surgery because I saw him in the O.R.?
Hitlery anf her goons wish they could have these individual join in her camp, thank heavens they didn't.
Go Mitt!
Hillary plus bill equal sinking ship. Former president belongs in pages of history and has taken his wife's candidacy after him. Turn the page guys..it is over.
THANK YOU BILL YOU DID THE RIGHT THING,MY VOTE IS FOR HILLARY , THIS COUNTRY NEEDS HER NOW,TOTAL DISASTER THATS WHERE OUR GREAT COUNTRY IS NO DOUBT IT WAS THE SAME VOTERS AS TODAY ,THEY DONT GET IT ,THE ECONOMY ,THE DEBT WERE IN, THE BLOODSHED LIKE NEVER BEFORE .ITS HILLARY OR NO VOTE .IN FACT IM NOT WATCHING CNN THEY HAVE ALL SHOWN THE FEAR OF A WOMAN PRESIDENT,ITS CALLED NO CLASS GUYS.LETS GET OUR ACT TOGETHER REASEARCH AND MAKE AN EDUCATED VOTE ,IT DOESNT TAKE AN EINSTEIN TO FIGURE IT OUT.WE DONT NEED ANOTHER UNQUALIFIED LEADER WHEN WERE AT SUCH A HISTORIC LOW,MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE ,HILLARY.
Thank you Karen NYC...
Most of these Clinton supporters keep repeating 'experience, experience!'.... When some one aske HRC what to do about Iraq... I believe her answer was 'I will get the Joint Chiefs, Security adviser... together and make a decision'! duh!
Obama can do the same!
We need real change! I will support Obama or Mccain...In a face off I will go for Obama!...Youth..
I never cease to be amazed at the stupidity of people who after eight years of Bill Clinton they now want his wife as President. I think the average IQ of people registered as democrats must be at least 10 points lower than those registered as republicans, and I think republicans are stupid. The growing numbers of people who are registering independant shows that the brighter people can think for themselves and don't need a party hack to tell them what the issues will be for this election. I am not sure that America needs any of the top tier candidates running to be our next president. I will close with this bit of wisdom, CNN is not prejudiced against Hillary , and be careful what you wish for, you may just get it like the republicans when they elected the bum we have now.
Fox news at it again. Creating lies and propaganda. They are trying hard for the GOP as always. They helped get us Bush. Oh no, not again.
As of this time, Hillary is doing what we knew she would do in the first place. It doesn't matter who joins their team, she is a winner and when we talk about CHANGE, she will bring change. The world was in a much better shape when Bill was President and with all the experience the two have garnered, good things may happen again just as they did in the 90s!!! Thank God enough people in NH saw the light about a Muslim trying to become the most powerful man in the world.
Go Clintons Go!!!!!