January 9, 2008
Posted: 09:49 AM ET
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Watch Hillary Clinton discuss her New Hampshire win.

(CNN) — Democrat Hillary Clinton discussed her surprise victory in New Hampshire Tuesday night on CNN's American Morning.

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laura   January 9th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

you spelled believed wrong

Jake   January 9th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

"Beleived?"

Bob, Seattle   January 9th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Two Bills (not a $2 bill) gave her the unforecasted surprise in NH.

Bill Clinton unleashed one of his trademark righteous indignation routines in criticizing Obama's Irag voting record on the day prior to the vote.

Bill O'Reilly presented Hilliary with an unpredicted opportunity to exhibit strength and deportment in handling one of the Dems most hated TV personalities.

Both incidents were pivotal.

Gil (CA)   January 9th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I also misspelled Barack.

Poli   January 9th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

No, that's the way Hillary said it! :)

JoAnn   January 9th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Yesterday I send a statement, I am one of those old ladies who was and still is
a woman that has been paid differently and treated differently in the work place as
men, well at last we are overcoming the male work place and more woman are
taking higher positions in government Go Hillary. Men keep on watching.

Tim   January 9th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Absolutely, the diner drama secured the votes of emtional women and Bill Clinton took care of the loyal registered Democrats. Hillary's campaign strategist deserve a big bonus. They gave her a win against all the odds. She gets the credit for brilliant acting.

Democrats deserve to loose the election in November if they choose her.

Patty D.   January 9th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Women voters turned to Hillary. Between the constant bashing by men, Joe, Matthews turned women off.

Ron, TX   January 9th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Tim, you say she won against all odds, but you have to remember a few weeks ago, and even up to last week, Obama was down by 15-20% in NH. It is really incredible for him to be able to tie Hillary in NH after he was that far down! It was her "firewall" state and they broke even!

Hillary may have "won" the popular vote by a few thousand out of 200,000… but the fact of the matter is that NH was a tie. 2.5% is nothing, and Obama and Hillary both received the -same- number of NH delegates.

Fairytale? Dreaming? False Hopes? You think we can't make CHANGE?! YES WE CAN!

Anna   January 9th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Everyone is human … we just focus on it more when a powerfully successful women demonstrates it out of honest concern for us in a race that tends to usually focus on little more than a candidates self serving agenda/fabrications … or was the concern for herself more than us. I'm not sure yet, but I'm going to give Hillary the opportunity to clarify through actions and words over the next 10 months.

God Bless, No Less
Go Hillary

Bill N.   January 9th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Go Hillery, Go. Lets make sure the republicans win in Nov.

severa lgv   January 9th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

We believed that we need a woman president for a change and that's Hillary Clinton.

Terry, El Paso, TX   January 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I suspect that there is a lot of strong feeling among women that have been mistreated in the workplace, by ex-husbands, by divorce courts that would like to see a woman in the White House.

A lot of them may be making up their minds in the voting booth, thinking about what they may be saying one day to their daughters and granddaughters. "Yes, honey, back in '08 I had a chance to cast a vote for the very first woman president. However, I voted instead for Rudy Giuliani because I thought he'd be tough on terrorism."

Chris, Middletown, CT   January 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Well..except for the fact that polls showed her 10 points behind the night before….she should of had a feeling when "Bill was working late in the oval office again mentoring those interns" - and when Edwards said this campaign was "personal" and Obama ran on "change" - then in the 11th hour - Hillary changed her campaign to "making a change…because this is personal" -

WHO BUYS THIS?? I do not know of a single person who is voting for her….not a single one…..

I have zero proof….but someone needs to check the machines for tampering….

La'Kitgum, Concorde, NH   January 9th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I believed you would do it, too.

The truth is coming out. Starting NH, Americans are beginning to understand that in politics, endogenous is more important than exogenous - that reality and fact are more important than rhetoric and body language or charisma without substance. Americans are beginning to understand that Hillary stands for what the President of the USA should be and not Obama with his empty promises. Obama's leadership leaves a lot more questions to be answered but foremost, how can he be an agent of change without experience? How can he change what he does not know? How can he change what he does not have? Experience in economy, healthcare and security are all in Hillary's bag and Hillary can change them for the good of all America. Obama has a bag of experience but it is empty. He has nothing to change.

My prayers and Best wishes to Hillary and I urge all Americans (black, white, oriental, hispanic) to support Clinton because they will never regret their votes. We did it in NH. NH understands that it is issues, not body language, which stands out in this campaign and Hillary is all about issues. Listen to her carefully instead of cheering at her and you will understand just like the people of NH did - the issues matter,

La'Kitgum, Concorde, NH   January 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Nevada will surely go for Clinton as Culinary employees vote individually.

Marion   January 9th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Why is HRC run by anti-labor, anti-union campaign strategists!!!

Unite Here endorses Obama. United Here has been in a dispute with Senator Hillary Clinton’s campaign because its pollster and chief strategist, Mark Penn, heads a public relations firm that has represented the Cintas Corporation, a large industrial laundry company that has vigorously battled the union’s efforts to organize 17,000 Cintas workers. SEIU in Nevada endorses Obama. Many other unions to endorse Obama very soon.

melissa   January 9th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

The people will have to nominate someone that can beat the republicans in the general election…. all of this other talk is really pointless.. The fact is Obama cannot beat the republicans… Hillary can… CNN is already polling to see which of the two (clinton or mccain) would win the presidency… they are each at 50%… I wish they would do the same with Obama and McCain.. so that people would see he can't win..

ANNET   January 9th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Congratulations to Hillary for winning NH.

I think Hillary should use Chelsea to campaign and win over the young college kids. Particularly, when she comes to California; after all Chelsea went to Stanford U. I believe it could make a huge difference!

Bill W - PA   January 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

What a liar. She and her campaign had given up NH. She got a boost from fake tears and Bill Clinton's angry speech. Guess what Hillary? That little trick is only going to work ONCE!

PW Va   January 9th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Guess those "tears" (that never quite made it from her eyes onto her cheeks) paid off in NH, huh Hillary?!

AJ, IL   January 9th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I am disappointed that Obama didn't win New Hampshire, but am happy with the close second place finish. Hillary is not the "Comeback Kid" and didn't pull up an upset no matter what the media claims. Hillary led in the polls over Obama from Feb 2007 to Dec 2007 by an average of 10 to 20 pts. After Obama's win 9pt win over Hillary in Iowa, many of the polls re-tooled and pushed out new polls are soon as possible with only 5 days between Iowa and New Hampshire voting.

Hillary won over Obama by only 3pts after leading him by 15 pts for much 2007 year. This only proves that the polls won't be as reliable in the past due to the new voters Obama is attracting. Hillary supporters have to thank John Edwards for staying in the Presidential race. Edwards garnered 17% of the vote in which 70% of his support suggested Obama as their second choice. If Edwards would have been out of the New Hampshire race, Obama could have reached 48% with Hillary at 41%.

The Clinton supporters booed Obama's stance on the Iraq War because Bill Clinton has intentional been distorting (a.k.a. lying) about Obama's public stance. All the mainstream media has already confirmed Obama's position on the Iraq War back when Obama denounced the war back in 2003 before it started. The Democratic base that has been so anti-Iraq war that supports Hillary are continuing to be ignorant of her vote, because Bill Clinton has diverted attention away from it. If anyone is a liar about his position on the war, it is Bill Clinton. Voters in their 30s on up, remember that Bill Clinton has problems telling the truth all the time. This the same guy (President) who went on national television in January of 1998 and told America "I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN!" Then in February of 1999 got on national TV to apologize for lying to America the year before. GIVE ME A BREAK!

Tom Dedham, Mass   January 9th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Name recognition BECAUSE of YOUR HUSBAND ONLY , money and a crew of Mass liberals helping you out against a political newbie (compared to your supposed 35 years) and you won by a few thousand votes even though you HAD A BIG LEAD BEFORE Iowa, does not equate to a comeback or some type of suprise.

Tears and smears may have saved you in this state, but not everyone is going to be so easily fooled.

Even as a conservative leaner, I see the appeal in Obama, but I fear that he can only win if he get's as dirty as you and Billyboy.

It is easy as ABC, Anyone But Clinton.

Amy   January 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

You know what? too much talk. Roll up your sleeves and go do some work guys.
"Yes, we can" should mean hard work not just we the people, we are all there, we get involved, etc, etc.. I am proud of what NH women did. God bless you.

Hillary'08!

Steve   January 9th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I don't believe Hillary's tears were fake. She looked like she was accepting her fate (of defeat) at that breakfast and became emotional. NH women felt bad for her and responded. If Hillary can't keep those tears coming in the other primaries, she may be in trouble.

Jack marsel   January 9th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Will Hillary Cry again, when America faces intense negotiations!!!

Trey   January 9th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Choosing a candidate based on the persons sex is ludicrous. I understand that women have not been given the same opportunities as men, but that is not the reason to give Hillary your vote. If she were a better candidate for the presidency then these primary states would have backed her by much larger numbers. And, in my opinion, Hillary’s use of the gender card after the first debate and getting emotional on camera is not a way to get ahead.

Bull In NH   January 9th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I'm a 50 year old working realtor in the suburbs of Calif. and I feel Hillary in NH was full of it I have been a single parent for more years than not and for her to pull that break down and fake cry routine was pitiful and what's worse is that NH women fell for it I pray and hope that we (women)are not that gullible and weak In Calif. And what does she mean" she hates to see us go backwards" we already went already went backwards under the Bush regime and I know for a fact she is not the one. So go cry and run and tell that.

Nancy   January 9th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Won against all odds, my —. She was banking on that little crying spell. She was horrified at losing in Iowa and decided to play the feeble feminine role. I agree with Ron, TX - I refuse to see last night as a total victory for Clinton. If Obama does not win the Democratic nomination this year, I'm REALLY going to have a hard time voting for that party ever again. As an independent in Ohio, it's hard enough dealing with all the Romney supporters let alone the minority ill-minded people who are stupid enough to think that she should be the first woman president. I'd vote for Condoleeza Rice before I'd support Hillary. If it can't be Obama than PLEASE let McCain get the Republican candidacy.

Anonymous   January 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Clintons are power hungry couples. She was emotional couple days ago and Bill sped up his criticism of Obama—doing everything in power to get his wife back into White House. Her emotion was bought by some of voters but will not be granted by rest of the States

Larry   January 9th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Hillary says

"The purpose of the surge was to get the Iraqi politicians to work harder and that has not happened"

Or to that effect.

Way to spin Hillary and re-write history. Any military person or civilian who has been awake for the past year was under the impression that the surge was to kill the bad guys and improve security so that the politicians could get their act together, which takes some time.

Her answer was disgusting and a slap to the military .as usual

Stacye   January 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Senator Obama is a much needed breath of fresh air. We had 7 years of Clinton, and almost 8 horrible years of Bush I think we need another name in the white house. I must admit that I voted for Bill Clinton twice and have no regrets; however, I am not sure that I am ready for (4-8 years) of him or his drama to be back in the white house.

Bill W - PA   January 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

4 years ago, we had a scandal with voting machines. DIEBOLD manfactured the machines. The CEO of DIEBOLD was a huge Bush supporter, and stated publicly that he "guaranteed" George Bush the election. And by a "miracle", George Bush won the presidency on the final state, Ohio, a state he was behind in all along, and where voters stood in line in the rain for hours to vote. Do you think these people stood in line in the rain for hours to vote for HIM?

It has been proven repeatedly that these machines can be easily rigged. Yet 4 years has gone by, and here we are again. What has been done? NOTHING. No investigation, not even a government study. Are you sure the votes were counted correctly this time, or that they will be in future elections???? People have total control of these electronic machines. They are programmed to produce big numbers for whoever they want them to.

STB   January 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

A women president can only bring a change in administration. Men will never be able to the gut instincts that a women has. And really Monday’s show of emotion by Hillary was great, because that really separates her from many women who want to grab power, by being like men. Women should be women, they have tremendous strength, getting a little emotional by a women is same as getting aggressive by a men on certain issue. Its great she is a women, she will be sensitive to world (outside and inside of United States), and really bring in change in world politics.

Congratulations!
I think all women voters must go with her. We will empower the world :-)

joe   January 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Why is no one talking about the fact that the lady (Marianne Pernold Young) asking the question when Hillary teared up was a plant who worked for the Clinton's during Bill Clintons 1992 campain ?

Or that the two guys that held up the sign that read "Iron my shirt" both are hillary Clinton supporters! Both have clinton 08 stickers on their cars! And the media asks how Hillary got the woman vote to switch back to her in 48hrs ?

Shes a fraud……………….. Agent of change think not… just same old dirty tricks !!!!

What does it say about America that if she wins Bush…… Clinton……. Bush…… Clinton ????

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein

The second time is always worse !! Bush Snr then Bush Jnr !!!!! B.Clinton…. H Clinton ???

Time for Change is now…………….. please think of voting for anyone else

Obama , Edwards or McCain

Barbara Morton   January 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

You are all living a fool's paradise. There is not one politician in this country on either side who cares one wit about the people who will or did elect them. Once they get in office they listen to whoever has the deepest pockets. "We the people" dosen't mean a thing in this country. I say that because this is purported to be the greatest country in the world but there are 47 million uninsured. There are millions of children living in poverty and millions who go to bed hungry everynight. How can we tell the rest of the world how to run their countries when we can not provide for our own.
If I have to vote for one. I will vote fot Hillary. As a women at least she knows the hardships most of us face as women trying to make it a male dominated world.

Lee   January 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I've seen it before, white voters are polled before an election and pretend to be objective and willing to vote for the best candidate regardless of race but when push comes to shove race trumps all cards in American politics. I predict the Democrats will be misguided enough to nominate Hillary Clinton and then she will go on to loose badly. African Americans are NOT inspired by her at all especially after Bill Clinton insulted Barack Obama. I donated to Obama's campaign today specifically because of Bill "I never slept with that woman" Clinton.

Cesar   January 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Shes the best in the field! of Both Parties!

Go Hillary! All the Way!

Cook   January 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I was honestly pulling for Hillary before her 'tear-up'. Thank goodness that others have more dignity and grace than to pull a stunt like that. She was more emotional than when she was in the White House. This was a pathetic. Will we be exposed to these type of tantrums if she doesn't get her way in the White House?

Tim   January 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Ron: A lot of people were disappointed because the recent polls gave hope that finally the best candidate will win regardless of sex or color. Many years ago, Hillary has proved that she can endure public humiliation for the sake of her professional career. However, this is not a trait that the American President should have.

Like you, I am still hoping for the best to come. NH may end up being the only state where candidates can win votes using tacky drama scenes.

sandy   January 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

behind every man is a good woman. Hillary stood strong before behind her husband and she can stand strong for our country

Art   January 9th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I feel that the win in NH was so small until all the hoopla is premature the man is dead on her heels in a state she should have won with flying colors, and if she wins the democratic nomanation I'm not voting for her. Bill had some nerve they have been attacking this man from all sides and for him to call something a fairy tale, that lie (one) of many fairytales he told in the whitehouse.

La'Kitgum, Concorde, NH   January 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

The truth is coming out. Starting NH, Americans are beginning to understand that in politics, endogenous is more important than exogenous - that reality and fact are more important than rhetoric and body language or charisma without substance. Americans are beginning to understand that Hillary stands for what the President of the USA should be and not Obama with his empty promises. Obama's leadership leaves a lot more questions to be answered but foremost, how can he be an agent of change without experience? How can he change what he does not know? How can he change what he does not have? Experience in economy, healthcare and security are all in Hillary's bag and Hillary can change them for the good of all America. Obama has a bag of experience but it is empty. He has nothing to change.

My prayers and Best wishes to Hillary and I urge all Americans (black, white, oriental, hispanic) to support Clinton because they will never regret their votes. We did it in NH. NH understands that it is issues, not body language, which stands out in this campaign and Hillary is all about issues. Listen to her carefully instead of cheering at her and you will understand just like the people of NH did - the issues matter,

Larry   January 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

CNN dropped my comments about Hillarys spun comment about the surge not having worked. Of course it has. Violence is down and NOW the atmosphere if better for the groups to work together politicaly. Doesn't she ever read any information from the people actualy over there? Any of the bloggers or military people on the front? Or is it all going wrong because it doesn't have her regal stamp of approval.

Elliott   January 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Equality for women. Yup, I'm all for it. However, when you are taking shots for being a Washington insider, and yes, Hillary is a Washington insider, you should handle it by yourself. You shouldn't have hubby come running to the rescue.

How many of you heard Mitt Romney say that he was being ganged up on in NH during the Republican debates? Romney had McCain, Rudy, Thompson and Huck, all taking their shots at him. He NEVER said, "stop ganging up on me".

HIllary Clinton will play the sex card in a heart beat just to get elected. Don't get me wrong ladies, there should be a woman President, but not this one. There are some people that want to elect her just because she is a woman. These people are just as bad as those who will only elect a candidate based on their 2nd amendment views.

And as for her 35 years experience? Well, my wife is a successful surgeon of 20 years, how about letting me perform your operation?

Karen   January 9th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

CNN provides yet another opportunity for angry white men to express their hate. What is with CNN? They keep showing the candidates whining, and asking twisted, trivial questions to get the public to whine in response. This is news? Did any of the candidates discuss any issues with the public? Got any clips of that? We're still waiting CNN. Get out of the dirt and onto the issues. We get it… you hate certain candidates, blah, blah, blah, you love certain candidates, blah, blah, blah. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah blah.

Bob, Seattle   January 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

to sandy:

Perhaps, but as we see when Hilliary tries to stand 'in front' of her man, she continually trips over the curb. Just as she would do if trying to lead this country.

Ithaca   January 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Without concrete experience, the kind of change that Obama brings in will be disastrous. We need some insurance that the president will reverse the decline of the economy.

Go Hillary.

Steven Bengtson Sr.   January 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hillary has weathered another storm and again emerges strong and looking into the future!

Erik   January 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

So, has anybody realized that the last time the Clintons were in the White House, a certain terrorist group was planning their every move to destroy the US due to its hatred for the United States and its government? Oh, no thats right, they only started planning their attack the day Bush took office. Ya Right.
I dont know about you, but I certainly do not want to return to that era, ie: the Clintons in the White House.

Tom   January 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

2%?! She could'a had a landslide victory, lost votes with that stupid crying thing she did, it almost cost her my vote. I'll give her one chance, but if she does anything that weak on the world stage again, I'll not vote for her.

Tim   January 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Hillary needs you votes South Carolina. Vote for someone that really cares. Some that has years of experience. Hillary Clinton

adams   January 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Go Hillary, Did any one notice CNN'S John King harshing on Hillary?
This man should be demoted. A reporter must remain objective to maintain real news not to mention up hold our elections.

Heckerman   January 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Ladies and Gentlemen of America why not now?
A Women President. Hillary Clinton.
Why Women of America continue to take a back seat to men in our society- blows my mind. Men mentor, support and empower each other. They help each other out and up… "The Good Old Boy " Network. See where that has gotten us as a nation. We are not at peace.

As a nation we have alot of work to do to repair and patch what George Bush has done in office.

Please really study your candidates records and experience. We thought George Bush was something he was not. Change without ability and direction gets us more of what we have. Slick talking can sell you a bible or a bag full of promises.

A leader with experience and good judgement can lead us out of the Iraq war with peace and dignity. . Hillary Clinton has worked and prepared for the job of President her entire life. Give her a chance…help her up

Gobama, NY, NY   January 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

JoAnn

Women HAVE to be 'treated differently'!

YOU ARE DIFFERENT FROM A MAN, NO? LOL

Nando, Florida   January 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I would have too When I knew SLICK WILLY had the machines rigged 1 minute after the polls closed she was up by 3000 Votes, SMELLS Like CLINTONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kit   January 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

People rooting for Hillary really should have more cares than just to see a woman win. That woman will not do a thing for this country. But then again none of the top runners will. They'll destroy it worse. Well have higher taxes, more laws against our own freedoms, and yes I believe more wars no matter what any of them say. There is only a couple running that are the least evil and they are no where near the top right now… So woohoo for another 8 years of pure misery in this country. Those that don't see what's happening are friggin blind and need to grow up and realize there are more problems than abortion rights and church crap and gay rights. It is really sad when those are the 3 things at the top of our politicians issues list. And you people behind her or any of the top runners make me sick.

Kit   January 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

And yes I said 8 years because most presidents win the 2nd term too

Mario   January 9th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I'm not going to watch Hitlery do anything, she is an evil person, so is sick Bill. We can't afford to have those two idiots in the whitehouse again, Bill will have orgy party, Hiltery will be with the women Bill don't want.

Use commen sense and vote Obuma.

Go Mitt!

Bubba, Swainsboro GA   January 9th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Everyone says she 'cried' or 'burst into tears,' but I saw the clip and it sounded as if she cleared her throat a little. Giuliani 'bursts into tears' that way in almost every speech.

Kit   January 9th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

And also I say those 3 as the issues because to me those are things that should be non-issues. And it's completely stupid to try and force your wills on others.

Nancy - Dallas   January 9th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

America is finally waking up! Go Hillary!
My contribution is on the way.

Azar   January 9th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Older women have to be very careful if they are only voting for her because of her gender or out of sympathy for her and not her qualification because there could be a backlash from younger women who take pride in their own achievement, men, and independent voters. In this context, most of the Iowa women voted for Obama and Obama/Edwards based on their credentials as opposed to New Hampshire women who voted for HRC based on sympathy. In the long run, sympathy votes will not work. Here, HRC and her husband got away, but I very much doubt that it will work in the rest of the country.

Danielle Ewenin   January 9th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Hillary Clinton: - Thank you, because of you, I am a believer again, that I can believe,I can trust our institutions, our governments and our leaders.
I am native amerian woman living in isolated South Dakota, but your words say what is in my heart, what I would like to say, and I what I would want heard. it is inspiring to know someone there, knows my needs, my concerns, the needs and the concerns of the ones I work with, and is not afraid to do something about it. Your genuine acknowledgement of the "invisible" has lifted my spirits, renewed my confidence in the United States. It makes me proud to be part of this country.
I have confidence when you are President of the United States, it will renew our country's sense of humanity, our standing in the world will be credible and sound.
Please know I am your supporter-unequivocally and I always have been, even before you announced your candidacy for Presidency.

Kit   January 9th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

People rooting for Hillary really should have more cares than just to see a woman win. That woman will not do a thing for this country. But then again none of the top runners will. They'll destroy it worse. Well have higher taxes, more laws against our own freedoms, and yes I believe more wars no matter what any of them say. There is only a couple running that are the least evil and they are no where near the top right now… So woohoo for another 4-8 years of pure misery in this country. Those that don't see what's happening are blind and need to grow up and realize there are more problems than abortion rights and church crap and gay rights. (We shouldn't give a crap about these 3 things at all). It is really sad when those are the 3 things at the top of our politicians issues list. And you people behind her or any of the top runners make me sick.

CDR   January 9th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

"THERE IS SOMETHING HAPPENING IN AMERICA!" Since August The Honorable Senator Barack Obama has been gaining increasing momentum. In late December, the Obama campaign closed a huge double digit gap in New Hampshire. On January 3rd, the Obama campaign swept Iowa and on January 8th in New Hampshire, (largely a Clinton stronghold) the Clinton regime escaped defeat only by the skin of there teeth by 2 percentage points but not without deploying very NEGATIVE, UNDERHANDED, and SUSPECT tactics which will surely hunt the Clinton regime.

Despite the inflated overprojections from most polls days before the NH Primary, CLINTON IS NO COMEBACK . Never place too much stock in polls, particularly when vetted against reason, and it was unreasonable to expect a nearly 40 percent voting difference over a 2 week time frame from previous steady and consistent projections. However, the Obama campaign did make significant large margins of gain. The Obama Campaign drew larger crowds compared to both Clintons. The Clinton regime, should have coasted through NH but they limped out barely and it is reasonable for every expert to say that the Clinton regime is underperforming and some triumphant comeback is not the case as the Clinton regime continues to lose ground.

"THERE IS SOMETHING HAPPENING IN AMERICA!" and it is can be simply put that the Clinton regime "The Establishment" is losing votes and the Barack Obama Campaign "The Future" is gaining votes and delegates. CHANGE is on the Horizon and "Yes ,we can be the CHANGE we want to see in the World when we BELIVE and VOTE for Barack OBAMA (A CHAMPION FOR THE PEOPLE and "THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP!")

OBAMA '08

-CDR

ken   January 9th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

You believed you had a good chance because you knew you will rig this election with the help of corrupt goverment!

James   January 9th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

It was good to see the Hillary voters come out in droves in NH to stop the Obama wave dead in its tracks. NH voters know that popularity can't run a country. Experience can.

teddy orlando fl   January 9th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

HRC you need to get out of the way of progress. The dems dont need you they need someone who actually cares about the american people

Seam, Philly PA   January 9th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Its funny.. I had no idea people in NH could be so stupid. The elected the two worst candidates..Hillary (big gov't + huge taxes, phony) and McCain (also huge gov't, nation building (soldiers in Iraq indefinitely +invasion of Iran), no border security along Mexican border resulting in every drug smuggler + terrorist
coming in. Oh, and women voters giving Hillary the edge because they felt sorry for her.

jack, ny, ny   January 9th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Obama lost. He was living in hope with no action. His supporters are same claiming to check the voting machine…yada yada…that is what happens when there is only hope with out any reality.

Have you seen american idol….there are tons of talentless singers who believe they can. when it comes to action time they suck. Obama is the same….lol..all talk no action

omegaque   January 9th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I, I, I, me. That's all I got from this interview out of Hillary. Talk about lack of substance. You would think she was running her campaign all by herself. Just the type of person she is.

Ryan, San Mateo   January 9th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Emotion didn't make me a Hillary believer. Her experience, knowledge, preparedness to lead and her promise to help every one of the American people did! She is the only chance we have to bring back America's respect around the world, get us out of this unwarranted war, bring back American jobs, support the environment, and give health care to the middle class, not just the homeless and unemployed.

Scott, Madison, WI   January 9th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

La'Kitgum, Concorde, NH :

Your intellectually hollow exception for politics does not change the meaning of words.

Believe or not, there are people in this nation you share - (who incidentally haven't voted yet) - who aren't entrenched in the koolaid-drinking illusion of the Clinton and Bush Dynasty political farce. Perhaps inconveniently for you, we vote endogenously for the candidate with personal - (and this is - for those you assume are "beginning to understand") - character qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; integrity; reputation; with a great measure of morals or ethics.

That being said, how can you even try to defend the ground on which the Clintons (and let's be "honest" here, we are essentially reelecting him with or without Hillary's "new voice") can even compete with any of Hillary's competitors. Honesty? That is the last word - even with their supporters - that comes to mind when the name Clinton is invoked; Courage? She uses the misty-eyed, feminist-defeating ploy of cracking because she was tired, under pressure, had to get up, get dressed to campaign, and was having a bad hair day. Integrity? She can't even decide which remake of Hillary she really is … And, she's had TWO decades to decide before running for president. Reputation? They didn't get where they are by bein' gracious or carin'. And yes, like or not she's attached to the self-indignant liar and serial philanderer. Morals or ethics? Well, I guess there just isn't enough room, is there?

Ann   January 9th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

I loved what she said today about her own gut instincts. It really is so much better as a barometer in life.

What truly impressed me was that she still had a deep contact with that part of herself in spite of the Obamamania swirling.

That's someone I trust.

Rebecca   January 9th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Why doesn't someone do a poll today and see how many people actually voted for Hillary?
I want John McCain to win in November, so I should be happy for the Hillary "victory." I think if the election were fair, she would be much easier to beat than Obama. However, I don't trust that an election is ever fair if the Clintons are involved.

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   January 9th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

She believed she would win? She was talking bad about NH and how it was the long haul yesterday!

They had given up on this and won by a Tear and a Willy. In this speech she goes back to the ME ME ME. Didn't she find her voice? I think she better start crying if she wants to keep winning.

ELIZABETH 7   January 9th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

HILLARY SAYS SHE BELIEVES SHE HAD A GO. I DO BELIEVE THAT, IF SHE DID WHY SHE HAVE HER HUSBANB SAYING THINGS ABOUT BARRACK OBBAMA A THE LAST MINUTES. TO HELP SWAY PEOPLES VOTE TOWARD HER.. IF HILLARY SAYS SHES THE ONE, WHY DOES SHE NEEDS TO ATTACK PEOPLE,WHY NOT STAND OWN WHAT GOING TO DO , WHY DOES BILL CLINTON GET TO SAY THINGS TO HELP HIS WIFE.BUT OPRAH SAYS A FEW THINGS,AND PEOPLE GET UPSET. HILLARY CARE ABOUT HER HUSBAND,BUT DOES'NT LOVE HIM LIKE AWIFE SHOULD, SHE FEELS HE IS A ASSET,HOW WOULD IT LOOK TO BE DIVORCE,AND TRYING TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENT.. BARRACK AND HIS WIFE ARE EXSAMPLES OF WHAT REAL MARRIAGE IS ABOUT

esther   January 9th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

It's amazing. There is no pleasing some people. Senator Clinton can't win can she? Whatever she does is wrong, according to her critics. She acts strong in the face of all the negativity swirling around her since she declared her candidacy and she is call unfeeling, inhuman, arrogant and and many other such names. Then for once, in an unguarded moment, she lets her emotion seep through the iron band which she must need to hold it all together and what happens? She gets called worst names and is then accused of using those same feelings she has been accused of not having to win support. And not only that, but now, her winning the NH primary is being attributed to those feelings.
I wonder how many people know that they insult on only her integrity, but those of the people of NH-men, women, young or old-who really listened to her message and believed her. What the nay-sayers are saying here is that more than 100 thousand people in NH who voted for her are gullible and stupid. This includes the news media who had already written her off and had already crowned her rival-and I thought America did not believe in soverignty. I wonder if this is what we will hear everytime she wins other primaries-and make no mistake, she will win others because there are actually many people out there who believe that she is the best chance we have to see real change in this country.
Anybody who blames the Clintons for the condition this country has been in in recent years must have been living under a rock when they were in power because that period of time was amongst the best this country has seen for a long time. Like Mike Huckabee said yesterday, "give her a break for she is only human." And the media should have the simple courtesy to apologize for the mistake they made in awarding the result to some else even before the first vote is cast and give all the candidates equal coverage. Weather you want to believe this or not, America really needs Sen. Clinton at this point in time because she will use her experience to effect change.
For those who believed that the lady who asked Sen. Clinton the result which brought tears to her eyes was planted by her campaign to induce such reaction did not watch CNN otherwise who would have heard the lady say she voted for Obama.

kimdy   January 9th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I think all the people blathering about how Hillary can "unite" people, and can "sway the republicans" to her side are really not looking at the whole picture here. The Republicans HATE Hillary, and to an extent, Bill. They spent the entire 8 years of Bill's presidency doing everything they could to stymie the administration, block progress, appoint prosecutors, open investigations, belittle, beleaguer, and otherwise halt anything progressive. Hillary was a large focus of all the above, just as much as Bill. They're wetting thier pants at the prospect of getting to do so again with Hillary. What, in the WORLD, makes you think that someone as universally disliked across the aisle could ever, in a million years, get anything done with all the obstacles that will be put in her way, all the genuine loathing that they feel for her, etc. I'm sure she'd be a fine President, in a better world - But we don't live in a better world, and they're not suddenly going to give up hating her if she wins. And yes, Republicans like to stymie all Democrats, and visa versa, but there's a particularly hungry loathing for the Clintons. NOTHING will get done, just more insults, more partisanship, more abuse, more finger pointing, more blocking things just because… I cringe at the thought. At least Obama has quite a bit of respect across the aisle. Of all the folks running, when looked at realistically, he's the only one I think COULD reach out, and with that quiet, but firm voice, get the oppostion to "go along"… It scares me to think of another 4 or 8 years with all the partisan, angry, hatred of "gotta get the Clintons" no matter what happens to the rest of the country in the meantime.

Brenda Parker   January 9th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Wow! why so many people think the tears were fake I can not imagine. I believe the ters were very real she is human and have real feelings. I am black believe in supporting my race 100% however I believe she is the most qualfied. Also when a person talk firm and with a strong tone and convictions they are consider to be angry why can"t they be compassionate about they beliefs. My gosh she is his wife he should fight for her strong and and defend her to the hills.

Shanita W. -- North Carolina   January 9th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Come on AMERICA! Clinton’s tactic is tasteless and plagiarized. Clinton has seemed to manipulate the viewers once again with her irrefutable need to contradict Obama’s message. Candidate Edwards clearly expressed comparable passion, in fact more on the state of America at the NH debate, however we hear nothing of the genuineness of Edward’s plea for change. Obama and Edward both have had their own voice from the start, yet Clinton just discovers hers after several debates and a caucus? Clinton has not been the Nation’s candidate, and women need to see that women’s rights are not what unify America, nor does dividing parties for political gain exemplify the best candidate. It’s time to wake up America and recognize the snake in the grass, a wolf in sheep’s clothing and a manipulator among the most “experience”. We need a change, and Clinton’s tactic is not becoming of her to conjure negative publicity towards candidates for her own personal gain. Wake up America!

Jane Buchanan, Dallas, Texas   January 9th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

The crying was staged, it was her way of getting all the attention. That was so unreal and so unnecessary. She is not a compassionate person. She did nothing when her husband was President so why think she would. They are both pathetic, they will win in any way they have to. Surely, people will see both of them for what they are. She criticizes everyone, but can't take it herself. Bill Clinton had no right to say what he did about Obama. That was just cruel.

Obama is the BEST   January 9th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

My question is directed towards Ms. Brenda Parker. What makes you believe that she is the best candidate? If 35 years of experience is enough weight to support a woman that hasn't made a dent in change in "35″ years, then I'm interested in knowing your thoughts? I am African American too, and I'm for Barack Obama, not because he is an African American, but because he is the best candidate. His views are excellent, realistic, and he is a breath of fresh air. Hillary Clinton is receiving too much credit for her resume. I was raised to believe that it is about quality, NOT quantity. Thirty five years of experience doesn't mean a hell of beans if it hasn't made a positive change in our country. Get real!

Freddie   January 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Laugh now HIllary supporters but your day is coming. I talked with a whole lot of minorities today and all of them hate Hillary Clinton and her nasty husband now.

I couldn't find one minority who supports Billary Clinton now. Here is a chance for the Republicans to grab African American voters and win the election.

Let me tell you, my African American neighbor said the New Hampshire Democrats just plain LIED about voting for Obama. Just tell the truth, folks.
You don't want to be known as a state full of LIARS do you? Just tell the darn truth, please. Nobody will blame you for choosing white over black. That's your right to do so.

HILLARY, YOU BEST NOT COUNT ON THE BLACK VOTE TO PROPEL YOUR FAT BUTT INTO THE PRESIDENCY. IT WON'T HAPPEN!!!!

I HOPE HUCKABEE, ROMNEY OR JOHN McCAIN STOMPS YOUR FAT BUTT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Ayyub, Richmond, Va   January 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Freddie, don't worry, she won't make it because Obama still has alittle more momentum than her and is not desperate to get a vote like her. Why is that because his supports truely believe in him, he got a first and very strong second place in two states and he's been consistant on the issues unlike somebody who needs to cry to get a vote. Why don't everyone else cry, I would love to see Richardson or Ron Paul cry and than seemingly turnm to attack mode. I think it was genuine at first but turned into a political sucking up and show for the people to get the female vote. Plus, I like John Edwards but he needs to start holding his own ground not his and Obama's.

richard   January 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

How inspiring - a woman for president! Just marry a president, live off his name, find a state with practically no residency requirement in order to avoid the voters who actually know you - and voila - instant credibility! Just think of the stand you can make against harrassment of women - unless of course the harrasser just happens to be your hubby - you can then justify a smear and slander campaign against women that would make Sen. Joe McCarthy green with envy! Don't like being dismissed as a $10 piece of trailer park trash? Get outta the way - Team Clinton coming through!!

Walt, Belton, TX   January 9th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I'm waiting for the immaculate "I have a dream!" What a felonious phony!

Kitty, Denver, CO.   January 9th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

I am disgusted by the fact that Hillary brought in the "squish squish" as a clear tactic. I would like for her to spend one day in my shoes: single parent (divorced), Brown, writing my graduate thesis, home-schooling, and looking for work. That would make her head explode. A few days on the campaign trail, shaking hands, repeating the same stuff over and over with a full staff to back you up is not worth the "squish squish"; unless of course it is on camera and could sway voters. To top it all off, money is not at the top of the list of worries for her.

As a woman I think it's great that she is running. However, how many women has she helped in this country that are nothing like her? She is not a good representative for women who face real struggles because she has never been
one, and she most likely would not have them for tea.

This country is very diverse, as we all know, it's about time we had a leader in office who is keen to this. It's about time the elite of the elite stop thinking they are entitled to run everything forever because that's how their life has always been.

It's time for Americans to have a hand in the process of creating our future.
OOOOOOBAMA

williams   January 9th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

There must be something unconstitutional about the former President entering back into the oval office.Twenty-eight years of Bush-Clinton-Bush has choked the creativity and hope out of a new vision for our democracy. God, please say it aint so.

mvs   January 10th, 2008 4:53 am ET

Mary January 9, 2008 1:00 pm ET

If people are voting for her or changing their votes for her just because she cried, that tells you there are a lot of idiots out there! People, please look at her/their records. Selling or giving technology to China, all the females accosted by him and told to be quite by her, to put it mildly, all the stuff that went on in the white house. Will they bring back all the furniture that they took from the white house and on & on & on
__

I agree with you, Mary. The Dems are about to pull DEFEAT out of the mouth of VICTORY once again.

If Billary Clinton is the nominee, I will either sit out this election or vote Republican.
Just say NO to Billary or you will have old Bubba back in the White House with ladies on their knees.

mark wilkes barre pa   January 10th, 2008 6:08 am ET

we know you believe you have a chance,, good luck convincing us of that

Roger   January 10th, 2008 9:23 am ET

JUST TELL THAT YOU , HILLARY CLINTON, THAT YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE BILL AS YOU VP, THAT WOULD BE A SURE SHOT, WHEN HE LEFT AS THE TOP MAN OF THE USA, LOOK AT WHAT HE GAVE THE OTHER PARTY, TO GO ON, JUST LOOK AT IT NOW, AND I DONT HALF TO EXPLAIN WHAT HE DONE IT IS A RECORD, GOOD LUCK ,JUST MY THINGING, OF 76 YEARS , ROGER

Tom Dedham, Mass   January 10th, 2008 9:35 am ET

richard January 9, 2008 7:09 pm

That puts the Clinton "legacy" in perfect form.

Thank you for the factual and brilliant posting.

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