what a bunch of crock. I don't believe that for one second.

The tear that launched 5,000 votes. I can't stand it!

My wife, an Obama supporter, voted for Clinton because she felt sorry for her "as a woman." Because "Obama was going to win anyway," she just wanted to show her support to another woman. This could set back universial sufferage 100 years.

Yet another voter deciding by heart rather than mind. Deciding by nothing more than an excellent speech. Give me a break…..delivering an excellent speech is not enough to be the president of United states. The candidate needs to have some experience and insight on how things work, rather than just rhetoric, for the most important job on this planet.

I firmly believe the tears and the two days of constant media coverage on every news program gave Hillary her 2 point lead and nothing else. I blame this barage of repeating the same clip of her tearing up over and over again changed the dynamics and eventually gave her this lead. Will she be tearing up the night before every primary? I truly hope people will look at the issues and look toward a new vision for this country, and leave the Bush-Clinton dynasties behind.

why is CNN so pro-Obama, their news reports are NOT fair and balenced!

Yes, she did vote for Obama. It is sad Hillary used that moment for an "emotional" vote from women. But Obama still got an equal amount of delegates. And he got this womans vote. Way to go Obama!!!

STATUS QUO MUST GO!

Nominate the self-destructive Clintons for a DIVIDED AMERICA!

This woman was wise.
She saw through Hilary's Hollywood tears. LOL

The Clintons built a huge White House legacy and proceeded to destroy their own legacy and marriage.

That was the main reason Al Gore was badly humiliated (as Hilary too) by bush in 2000: Self-destructive behaviors of the Clintons!

And the Republicans would take out their long knives should Clinton get the Dem nomination. AND THE COUNTRY WILL BE DIVIDED & NOT PROGRESSED!

It is interesting CNN twists any Hillary news, seemingly attempting to cheat her of her victory. This will work about as well as old Bob Dole's victory party when he ran for President against Bill! We are HERE HILL!

She asked the question, saw the 'chick-maneuver' and decided Billary was weak, it almost cost her my vote as well. If Mrs. Bill does anything that weak again, I'll not vote for her!

Interesting. I like how CNN cut-out some relevant pieces of this story. This woman also felt Clinton returned to Political Form much too quickly after such a response. The press sensationalized this story by not showing the whole clip, it may have been a humanizing moment but it wasnt even 10 seconds before Hillary started attacking her opponents again. She spends 10 minutes throwing mud at Obama, and 5 seconds pretending to be emotional, and that becomes the story. Truly Pathetic. Just goes to show that New Hampshire voters are out of touch with the main stream.

I'm sorry but "touching" is a president that sheds a tear at the loss of something substantial- not because it's "hard" and they are "tired". I suspect being a president is at times very trying. I'm only hoping Hillary could manage to hold back the tears in a crisis. I don't expect that most foreign leaders will take her very seriously if she can't keep from crying under pressure.

"I was moved to tears. Not once, but twice," she said. "And he has this enormous electricity. And I was just taken aback. And I just had to go with my feelings."…

That's such an excellent point. Do you want a candidate who cries for you? Out of stress, thoughts of defeat, and even perhaps a distant idea of making America better? Or do you want a candidate who makes you cry? Out of hope, joy, thoughts of a better America?

AAAAAAh. That leaves me with a warm and fuzzy feeling….NOT!!

What was the delicate matter Miss Young?

You simply asked how does she hold up and who does her hair?

Is she going to cry when confronted with a real tough question from a foreign leader?

NOBODY in the media put two and two together and figure out or simply REPORT, that for the last two weeks her CAMPAIGNS STATED GOAL was to portray her in a softer way by bringing out her Mom and previously off limits daughter (in non-speaking ROLES, simple PROPS) and this half assed attempt at tears was the FINAL ACT?

This is pathetic and I don't believe this person ONE BIT, anyone care to bet that she was not simply ANOTHER Clinton plant?

I don't buy her tears as real emotion….everything she does is calculated and her "emotion" was most likely premeditated to make her seem more human.

How about this, If Obama will not be the nominee, mayor bloomberg will weigh in!
Now that will be exciting to watch!

Considering how many votes Hillary got outta this display it outta be telling folks something when the very person asking this voted for Obama. Too bad no one saw this yesterday before polls closed. I don't see Hillary being able to win the general election, too many people still don't like her and the Republicans will chew her up over all the baggage her and Bill have. Yes, we have to include Bill in this as well cause he continues to insert himself in this election as if he were running. This is to me the worse part of the Clintons campaign and I wish he'd just go back to giving over priced speeches and let Hillary stand on her own. As President it will be expected of her.

"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

How about if we say election rigged!

James January 9, 2008 2:36 pm ET

what a bunch of crock. I don't believe that for one second.

Yet I suppose you believe each and every word any of the right-wing hatemongors (Limbaugh, Hannity, Levin, etc) and every Republican candidate say, right??

I don't understand why there was so much coverage over Hillary breaking down in the first place. I still think this question was a 'plant', just like some of the planted questions in her earlier campaigns.

yeah thats cause up close and personal she could see hrc is sooooo fake! she made a smart call!

People can be so easily taken. "Crying" and "breaking up" usually suggests tears … but where WERE the tears?? I watched it several times - never saw tears or heard a breaking voice - just acting that alot of people actually fell for.

Such an obvious play for sympathy … I'm scared to death now we're looking at the next US President - God help us!!

"You know, I have so many opportunities from this country, I just don't want to see us fall backwards." Exactly what did this say? Sounds like she's saying if the country doesn't elect her, she'll miss alot of opportunities! ??

- joanna

hasn't anyone notices what she really said ? ? she cannot take the word "I" out of her vocabulary. " I have so any opportunities in this country" she saw them slipping away so if the tears could happen to be anywhere close to real that's the reason. For hilly-billy clan it is impossible for them to se our country as a whole. It's just THEM . THEIR ambitions. their power , their controll. I hope we as a whole country wake up soon. Doesn't matter what side of the political isle you're on . We all need to wake up. Neither side has much to cheer about. At least Sen. Obama seems real and honest . I certainly don't agree with him on his social issues. I don't think our country would be safer or our boarders would be secure. or our military stronger in his administration. But that's up to each of us to decide for ourselves.

Mrs. Clinton deserves an Emmy for her theatrical performance on Monday. I guess you can get blood from a stone if the time is right and the cameras are rolling .

apparently a tear shed in good time, helped her win, most women just felt sorry for her, i dont buy her "act" though, if anything it confirmed ,my fears that she is weak, and solely relies on her husband and his record to win! this is not a victory for women, it just shows what their husband can do for them!

I hope she isn't planning on playing the emotional card while dealing with various people from other countries.

You…the Media, tried to cruicfiy Hillary…but, it didn't work, did it??? This thing has just started, so Give us a BREAK!
Nobody works as hard and sincere for this country as Hillary Clinton. Why do we want a "Rookie" that won't pledge to our flag, when our young people are dying for it and coming home maimed…What's wrong with you people?????!
We aren't "stupid" out here, so don't do our thinking for us, Thank You…we'll do it ourself. We need experience to Clean up the Bush mess.

i dont know why she cried and maybe it says in the article but im too lazy to read it!
my opinion is that if she cried it doesn't make her weak!
you guys think that all the other candidates dont cry?
they do! they probably dont do it publicly because there scared of loosing votes
but this has nothing to do with her capabilities…
she has already expirienced the rythm of the white house so she is probably more suitable for president than some other candidates

I dont believe her tears for a second. She is a liar and missleader. Remember the "planted" question during the Q&A session? I would not be surprised if she called on the wrong person and was so into her "Script" that she started to cry, The question was about hair, and her answer was totaly off based and cried?

It wasn't anything but a staged act and she did a lousey job of that! People wake up, she is a crook, a criminla along with her idiot husband. If you believe her and buy into her act, we are really going to go to hell.

Go Mitt!

I believe toooooo much is being made of this "soft side" oif Hillary Clinton rearing it's head. This woman has been around by her own timeline 16 years in the public eye gaining "experience" (???) worthy of making her the next US President.

I find it had to believe that 30 seconds of "emotion" shown by HC is worthy of all this attention. Get over it!!

Marianne, Barack moved you to tears twice and Hillary hardly? Come now, it's whammy of a shame that the more Barack Obama took you to tears than Hillary could was all that made you decide to vote for him in NH. Get serious. The fate of America for the next 4 years, and possibly 8, should not hang on the balance of your emotions and should not be entrusted to those who shared yours and voted the way they did in New Hampshire. We cannot with your EMOTIONS make rational decisions on how to fight terrorism, solve immigration problems, expand health care, in short, hurdle the challenges the future has for Americans including you. Get serious. Look for one who is prepared to lead America into a better future for Americans, and that one cannot be one who is inexperienced, untried, and untested in Presidential leadership. Otherwise, you and your cohorts will be in for a tearful future for America. Unifier? Has Barack as Senator ever unified the vote in the Senate to vote the way he did? Nope. Bottom line, he is divisive not only among Democrats who have not voted for him at all, but also between Americans mesmerized by antiquated oratory which irrationally appeals to emotion, and those who make rational choices based on experience which appeals to reason. Get real!!

will Hillary be tearing up when she gives her first proposed budget to congress?

I am not worried because I already know this elections is already rigged!

There is no other candidate whose parents are shown on TV. And I think that it is not appropriate and just a disservice to Obama campaign if you tie his political candidacy in this country to his father's home place of Kenya. Assuredly, people who repeatedly watch those images of Kenya will interprete Obama just wrong and that will affect negatively of Obama candicay in his USA.

Welcome to Great Clinton Soap Opera… lip biting, finger pointing, crying, cackling, lying, scheming, cheating and getting RICH in the process…

Yep, The Dynasty is dragging on - Alexis Colby, you are being overshadowed!!! After 8 seasons of this show we've had enough!

Just go away, you cunning, conniving megalomaniacs with no authenticity, we are SO FED UP with you and The Bush Clan as well!!! Anybody but you!

For thirty seconds Hillary acts like she's almost a real human being and people are calling her another Mother Teresa? That's Bull Hockey!

Yesterday, during the primary election in New Hampshire, CNN broadcasted Hillary Clinton's 'tears' and 'her crying', 'over and over again', says my mother.

I think this is a result of biased reporting on the part of CNN. CNN seems to have chosen Hillary Clinton as their candidate and have deliberately done what they needed to do to get a sympathy vote for Hillary Clinton.

I surely hope that sympathy and feeling sorry for someone are not what determines the final outcome for who our next president will be. Those just are not the right reasons.

folks seriously are we that desperate as to elect hrc, havent we had enough of the bush-clinton-bush-dynasty? we are not a monarchy folks,we are a democracy alive and well, she has 35 yrs of experience doing what? this is a time for Americans to come together and heal our great land, nott vote for a divisive candidate, its time we stand as one nation and not fall for the antics of a greedy self/establishment serving candidate and her hubby, who has lied to us and the world quite a few times, lets take America back and send a message to washington that WE the people will no longer be ignored or taken as an afterfact, we need to be heard loud and clear in washington, lets vote for the mixed race guy!

Until last night I was under the impression that her emotions were real and she was not acting, but after hearing her this morning, I think that she was acting because in less than a second she went on the attack with carefully chosen words. I think that they had planned such a scenario before the election. If it had not happened in the diner, it would have happened somwhere else. The Clinton machine was on the attack mode. It was a one-two punch against Obama. Her tears and attack, and Bill's false charges. Well, they got away this time.

By the way after Iowa, Obama was behind by as much as 14% and yet last night he lost by 2.6%. So, who won?

James January 9, 2008 2:36 pm ET

what a bunch of crock. I don't believe that for one second.
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Yet I suppose you believe each and every word any of the right-wing hatemongors (Limbaugh, Hannity, Levin, etc) and every Republican candidate say, right??
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Wayne, I will write this real slow so you can understand it, this has nothing to do with Rush, Hannity or anybody else but the Clintons.

Just because someone disagrees with the Clintons does not make them right-wing, neo-nazi's as you make that assumption based on James simply saying "what a bunch of crock. I don't believe that for one second".

Go back down to your Mommies basement and play video games, the big people are discussing big people things.

Many of us non-Clintonista sheep remember the 90's and this is right out of the Clinton playbook as Bill was famous for two phony as hell things when he was lying, one was pointing his finger and two was the ability to CRY ON CUE.

And Wayne, many that are sick of this BS are your fellow Democrats, and like me, they simply want a better (sob, sob) country that has no partisan bickering and real "agents of change" that (sob, sob) no matter the party, realize that we need to get things down in this country (sob, sob) TOGETHER.

Sure hope Hillary doesn't cry when she visits Muslim land IF she ever gets to the House. Those guys over there don't respect women to begin with. Imagine a blubbering US president trying to stand up to them. Even I have to laugh at that image.

I see Bill Clinton himself (Randal) is leaving messages on this board

You people have got to be kidding!! If you really think anybody voted for anyone because they got emotional about a topic, you're just plain stoopid!!!!!
I'm surprised — i don't know why— at you CNN reporters

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.

So that woman was an Obama plant?? And watch the video.. she didn't cry, just soften her voice.

Hillary'08!

Talk about what you are going to do for us here at home! I could care less about overseas crap!!! Spend our money HERE at home! Could you imagine an America where we did not give away billions of dollars to other countrys to pay there governments leaders and hope they do the right thing with it?? Our economy would be great!! We have a war at home, pay attention to your own counrty first!!!
Believe me, they do>

Tears of Joy when I heard Clinton had won.
I think alot of old women, told there husbands, get your coat on, your're driving
me to the polls to vote for Hillary! And they DID! Might be a few had their rolling pins in their hands too!

"It's not easy, and I couldn't do it if I just didn't, you know, passionately believe it was the right thing to do,"

She must have passionately believed taking the 2nd largest payoff in the senate from the health and pharmaceutical industry in exchange for a few years of silence about universal healthcare was "the right thing to do."

This was as much as a victory for the GOP than it was for the Clinton regime. They know the ONLY democrats that will vote for Hillary are Hillary supporters. The rest of us can't stand her!

Hillary should realize this - and understand the "right thing to do" is bow out. If she gets the democrat nod, we can all look forward to another 4 years with a Republican president.

As your neighbor I am very hopeful that you will elect someone who has the ability to straighten out the mess the last one you elected because he was someone you would like to have a beer with, Listen to what they will do and who already has the knowledge of how to and already has the respect international. HOPE will not do it. I reaally think the world would be in better shape if Gore would have been elected. Please learn from your past mistakes.

I can't stand Obama, when he speaks on tv it sounds like I am at church listening to him. It is annoying. I am also tired of hearing the word CHANGE. Can you come up with a new word please. Thats all i hear is change change change. Give me a break and talk about something else.

Hillary is Dick Cheney in a pant suit. The only change she represents is from man to woman. Other than that its going to be politics as usual. Disdain for the press, a hidden and secretive administration, and a 30 percent approval rating made up of blind followers.

Hillary is a smart calculating woman and she wants to win, at any cost. So what if she uses everything at her disposal ? Some of the men running would do exactly the same thing if they thought it would be beneficial to their campaign. If she succeeds in getting the nomination, just watch how up to the task she will be. Men we call aggressive, women we call something else entirely. Will be interesting to watch just how dirty both sexes can be.

This "loss" will only strengthen Senator Obama's resolve.

It's only a matter of time before Senator Clinton or her husband, President Clinton, make a mistake that brings either of them to real tears.

I don't see the Illinois Senator showing weakness, even in a 3% defeat.

CNN's bias, however, is much more readily recognizable; and has been for quite some time. In this case, Hillary versus Barack, it's not a true bias per se. It's more of an exacerbation of the facts to promote an increase in viewership.

End point: New Hampshire's only the first Primary. There's a long span of time yet to come before we decide our next President. Dirty tricks, political games, statistical analysis, dramatic interpretation and blatant mudslinging are all part of the process. Change or not, this election will be one to read books about for decades to come.

Did anyone listen to Hillary's winner's speech last night? Her reference to her heart being heard in New Hampshire smacks of a setup. Hillary's entire life is one planned, well-thought out minute after another. She was going to play the weepy card at some point in New Hampshire. She had to in order to get ahead. Quite interesting that the lady she was responding to voted for someone else. I pity Mrs. Clinton because she doesn't know how to be herself. She's so used to working in a man's world and thinking as a man for her husband that she's completely forgotten how to be herself. Darn - she couldn't even speak off the cuff last night, she had to read a prepared speech speech.

Obama has everyone fooled and a lot of republicans saying thats the man we can beat so lets vote for him in the primaries and then we can win the national presidential election.

I still think it was staged. Bush's people advise him to wait for a question that would allow him to be critical. That way, a question is not planted, but the result is still staged. Similarly, Clinton's people probably had her wait for a question that would allow her to express emotion. I wonder how many times she practiced?

[quote]Ron, TX January 9, 2008 2:48 pm ET

"I was moved to tears. Not once, but twice," she said. "And he has this enormous electricity. And I was just taken aback. And I just had to go with my feelings."…

That's such an excellent point. Do you want a candidate who cries for you? Out of stress, thoughts of defeat, and even perhaps a distant idea of making America better? Or do you want a candidate who makes you cry? Out of hope, joy, thoughts of a better America?[/quote]

To Ron, TX
That's her feeling towards Obama not Clinton.

John Doe January 9, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I can't stand Obama, when he speaks on tv it sounds like I am at church listening to him. It is annoying. I am also tired of hearing the word CHANGE. Can you come up with a new word please. Thats all i hear is change change change. Give me a break and talk about something else.

yeah when he talks change its change he can deliver because he hasnt had "35 years of washington experience" which leads to a failed economic plan, failed/wrong war, failed foreign policy the list goes on!

If anyone doubt Hillary, it should be same to Obama.
He's a so-called "Rookie", so you don't know what he done before. Remember he was a lawyer.
She's a human and no script for her crying.
She's a great woman no matter you admit or not.
Don't look down upon other people judgement.

Just as she stages everything else, this was a great acting job by Shillary. It worked out well for her, but she probably can't rely on this trick too many more times.

To my fellow Democrats out there, please don't vote for her. 20 years of Bush/Clinton/Bush is enough. It's time for some new blood in the White House. Do not inflict someone upon us that 50 percent (probably more) of the country hates before they even start on the job.

People have brought up Mitt's Mormon religion, and Huckabee's christen symbols, why has no one touched on the Muslim education that Obama received. or am I totally wrong and his father and others were not Muslim and had no influence on him? This might not be politically correct but since we are electing a president in these troubled times it is an issue to bring out in the open, address and put to rest - as some of us are wondering and some are afraid to bring up the issue.

Do we need a President we pity? Voting for someone cause you feel sorry for them is just wrong. Becuase someone cries (or pretends to be emoptional) DOES NOT mean they care about you.

I think if she was crying about anything, it ws seeing her hard work washed away and facing a loss. Thank you NH for giving her the pity vote, if she cries a few more times maybe we can win the esteem of the world with a leader that tell them to be sorry for us and our strugles in making our hair look pretty.

I think Bill and Hillery Clinton are nothing but racial pundits that try to hide underneath that phony persona they both show. Where was the emotin shown by Hillary when George W. Bush was driving this country backward. I have one thing for the Clintons, do not count so much that evry Black are going to vote for her!! She now faces a diverse nation and one that is not so white. What 35 years of experience do Hillary has? I will join other bloggers in making sure that her time as first lady of Arkansas, the White House and Senate comes under scrutiny. Hoe dumb are American voters!! For the past two decade there has been a Bush or Clinton in the White House. She does not represent change. She is a very partisan politician!!!!!

anyone else notice how often Hillary says "you know" when talking without a script?

Right on JOHN DOE….If I hear the word "change" one more time I am going to PUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh now we are going to hear "yes we can"…..The speech writers need to be FIRED! Get over OBUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs Clinton made the remark that this election is "personal" for her. If this is so, then how could she care for the people of America! She is just using these tactics to gain support and I'm surprised that Americans are falling for it. If this is the case, Americans don't want change so they may as well keep the current President in power. Mrs Clinton is "too false" and also I have to wonder why is her husband jumping on her band-wagon and attacking Obama. Why is he defending her? Will he defend her if she gets the Presidency? I am a woman and I see a hard, cold woman who is only thinking of herself and not her country.

I project that Hillary Clinton can never become president of the United States, she may only win a few states.

1. She boasts of experience but plants questions so that she gives calculated answers
2. She insulted the people of Iowa when she lost miserably in that State
3. She cries for votes when she's not getting them
4. 50% or more of the country already hates her to start with, could get worse with time
5. She has a promiscuous husband who is also notorious at lying and twisting information

Wait, is she going to sit on round table with Al Queada and leaders of the Middle East and say if you don't become friends of America I'll cry right now?

That's really going to work! Continue to follow her.
Let her just enjoy these few moments which will encourage her to spend more wasteful money on her bogus campaign. In the end she'll be crying even harder.

The race between Clinton and Obama will be very close. The outcome will depend on several big states such as New York, California, Florida, and Texas. New York will go to Clinton. California likes Bill Clinton, and will join her camp. Texas is a conservative state, and it might help Clinton. Florida is a toss up. I wish Bloomberg joins the race as an independent now. My first choice is Bloomberg, the second Clinton.

Hillary getting teary eyed is not what helped her win NH. People took control of their vote. It's the Chris Matthews' of the world who started this. Chris Matthews knows exactly what he is doing–spinning. He doens't like Hillary. Hillary can win on her own merits and she will. But no mater what she does she'll always have abusive fans on her case. Have any of you ever been fatigued, stressed, personal life challenges beathing down your back, and you are still expected to maintain your composure and go on to work. But then someone says something to you at a time when your defenses are down and yes, you do get teary eyed or choked up. It's called being HUMAN. Oh gos, but, don't let a woman do that because she's labeled a cry baby just trying to get what she wants. I'd like to see you bashers go and debate Hillary on any topic of your choice! Let's see who the idiot really is.

Tom Dedham, Mass January 9, 2008 3:14 pm ET

And Wayne, many that are sick of this BS are your fellow Democrats, and like me, they simply want a better (sob, sob) country that has no partisan bickering and real "agents of change" that (sob, sob) no matter the party, realize that we need to get things down in this country (sob, sob) TOGETHER.

That shows how little you know, Tom. I'm 54 years old and have been active in Democratic politics since I helped my late mother distribute campaign literature for JFK when I was seven years old. I've probably forgotten more about our political process than you ever learned.

And I'm not a "Clintonista sheep" - I support Barack Obama. But I can recognize right-wing pap when I see it, and I saw a lot of it in James' post.

Voters with their political and past experience, say for the last 3 or 4 decades will not even bother to comment here. But I will. Many of us are not serious about our country's crisis, nationally and also, how we are NOW depicted in the world.
Please think about your children's future, your parents' and grandparents' social security (and your own, if you will get any). Think about the current health care of your neighbors across town! Please don't tell me you don't care about my single parent daughter being refused treatment for her Lupus at the …. Clinic, here in San Antonio, because she did not have the $180 (past due). I will trust Hillary with fixing the economy and allowing us all to live with dignity and respect.
Clinton raised us up but Bush has us entrenched in a trillion $ deficit ! Forget the personals about candidates. Jefferson, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Roosevelt, and others had their scruples, but we looked at their abilities , experience and prudence. As independent voters, we need not have amnesia about our country's past economy. Many presidents failed because of campaign rhetoric; they could not deliver the goods. We cannot afford to give someone a chance because he or she speaks well. 'Some' took a risk with Pres Bush and look what's happened to us. Pray about what you are saying out loud!

The crying isn't what P'd me off… it was how she started dissing Obama WHILE her voice was still "breaking"

What is disturbing in the coverage of the so-called "emotional response" of Mrs. Clinton is that people would use that as a reason to vote for her. Had that been a man , his campaign would have been toast. As a woman, I feel embarassed that she would have to stoop so low (I do not for a minute think that her response was anything but pre-planned since she has been criticized excessively as being too cold) to garner votes.

The margin separating Obama and Clinton was not that great….and given the fact that many independents voted for McCain (who I do not think is a viable candidate….too old, too sickly, and too unpredictable for the Republican Party) I believe that Obama would have picked up those"change votes" had McCain not been running.

In the end, Clinton will not get the nomination because the sentiment in the country is for change. She does not represent change, rather, she represents the same old politics. Those who feel that she will be crucified by whatever Republican gets the nomination are correct in that her "experience" will be fair game (after all, she has brought that up) and the failures particularly of the Clinton foreign policy which led to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq will be their focus (and rightly so). The Democrats do not want to be reminded ofBill Clinton's failure in that regard nor the fact that his authorization of the bombing he ordered.

Obviously, this gal is genuine, and so was the moment.

The press often tries to make a bigger deal out of such situations. I thought this woman was great.

She still went with the "Obamamania" fever.

That's NH voters!

Just like CNN! You will only print what YOU want to be seen in print. And it is usually derogatory comments towards someone that is fundamentally sound. Shame on you!

While the hipocrites are bad mouthing Hillary, Bush Jr. is planning to go to war with Iran. The future is now people. November is a long time away if we no longer exist.

We need the Clinton's back in office. We need some experienced individuals who know a little about the barter system to run this country. Crying is not something to crucify someone for. Maybe if our current president had a heart, we wouldn't need saving.

I don't doubt that Obama wouldn't make a great Vice-President, but we need the 8 yrs. of White House experience that Hillary has in order to bring us out of the turmoil that we call our Country. We listen to what people say and take their words at face value, then when they get our vote they bite us on the rear, but at least we know how the Clinton's run the country and we know what to expect with Hillary as President. Bill did a great job running the country. Our economic and social status was at an all time high. Why not let his wife who stood by his side for all these years have her turn.

After all, "Never Send a Man to do a Woman's Job"

So, HC has been entrenched in politics for 16 years, and this is the ONLY time she has shown emotion? It sounds a little too convenient to me that she emotes when her lead is in jeopardy. She knows what she's doing, and she can play people well. Regardless, all of this discussion does reinforce the theory that she is a divider, not at pulling America together. I'm not sure why any thinking Democrat would give her a second thought, when she leeds the polls of candidates voters would vote AGAINST. Obama would have a much better chance against Republicans.

sniff* please vote for me. boo hoo hoo.
thats exactly what I heard clinton say when she teared up. I think it might have even been staged. So she could get the sympathetic vote of the women voters.

Most of the above comments seem to be based on personal opinion rather than true study of the candidates, their beliefs and knowledge. If most people believe Obama or Edwards are good for change, they are fools. As in all cases of politics and major governments we need a person that is well educated and does have the contacts that can help change the present administrations damage to our country. Crying is not being soft, it is being human which Pres. Bush, his cohorts and most republicans have stopped doing.

C'mon, people, enough about the tears. It is a NON-STORY (which seems to be the specialty of CNN this year). Personally, I don't doubt that it was a genuine moment- crying on purpose is actually not so easy, you know. But more to the point, we've got more important things to base our decisions on than speculating about a slightly teary moment on the campaign trail.

And most importantly, I would gladly take either Hillary or Obama over ANYONE on the Republican side.

Did anyone see Hillary on Letterman last week? She's NOT a very convincing actress. I'm amazed people think she's good enough to fake tears. If any other candidate had teared up would people be attacking?

I would think Hillary was a bit mortified that she showed a softness. She's never resorted to this 'tactic' in the last 35 years - so why would she decide to pull that card now?

It just doesn't make sense that she would use this as a 'tactic' knowing it would be ridiculed as being cliche. Is it so hard to believe Hillary might be a human being?

I think that everyone needs to research the candidates thoroughly before voting for anyone. The news media does not tell the public all that we need to know. In my opinion the next president of this country is going to need the experience behind him/her to resolve all the crises that have plagued us. Personally, I have not decided whom I will vote for but I will tell you this….that person will have been thoroughly researched by me! This is way too important. Just because someone makes you cry or shows signs of weakness is not a reason to vote for anyone!! Get real people!!

Clinton bashing is strong here.

The people have spoken in NH, the pundits, the big media and the rigged pollsters that can easy manipulate people opinion all of then LOST! The incredible biased media in favor of Obama, the outrageous biased against Clinton and the total write off of Edwards. Their manipulative tactics lost. the people won. Now the same pundits, media should focus in the issues instead and we'll have a campaign; but they never learn the lesson.
And what of the Obama wave? That wave crested and has turned. His candidate will have more scrutiny and he should be held to the same standards than any other politician running for the Presidency.
Good night for democracy in the US. Shame on CNN's Blitzer among others, MSNBC starting with Chris Mathews, ah…and Tapper from ABC. They should learn to be real unbiased journalist!

Iam an engineer by professin and WOMEN. In my field I always have to fight for my right becacause I am women. I am supporting Hillary Clinton not because she is an women but I think she cares for people. She was emotional on Monday night that is ok she is a Human . I hope she will be our President in 2009.

I don't believe the lady in this story at all. I just hope nobody ask Hilliary how she's holding up again….she may have a complete breakdown…

President Reagan had often cracked in his voice with emotion but never put to such scrutiny. Lincoln was known to be suicidal, bipolar and cried even as a young politcian in Illinois. Why the scrutiny when a female candidate briefly shows some emotion? Truely there is such a double standard. I am an independent voter and the more I hear Clinton and Obama the more I feel that both are much better than the Republicans. Both sides should not tear each other apart.

This article is enough to make me stop reading and watching CNN… this isn't reporting on the news or any type of acceptable journalism. It's tragic sensationalism.

When I think about Hillary as President, I get all choked up…

I think I am going to cry…it is tough, you know, voting for president….how's my hair??? why doesn't everybody else think I am as special as I think I am????

I only ever cared about people……..can't go on……..vote for me….

I still think Barack Obama is a life long plant from Kenya. On the news last night CNN talk about how he was mentoring between the two Presidents. Obama was born right before the current regime took control. A small nation like Kenya able to penatrate the United States Politiacl system like that. We had better be careful when people are wanting to Elect someone like Obama. He may be a nice guy and a good speaker. Being a good speaker is enough to get lots of votes. Look at Obama. As well as he did against Senator Clinton who has substane behind her.. Obama has done nothing as a U.S. Senator, and very little for Illinios when he was a state senator.

I am an African American from New York.
True, Obama has that gift of a "good speaker". as a teacher, ofcourse he must have taken some classes in public speaking. in my humble opinion, being a sweet talker doesn't necessarily translate into a good leader. i think he might end up being a looser this time around and for good.
let's face it, this man is not ready and his rush to claim the presidence just because he gave a remarkable speech at the democratic convetion tells us alot about his ego, thirst for power and poor judgement. how dare he call Bill clinton a "crook" $70.00 million couldn't establish that, but how could Mbarack Hussein the orator do it in one sentence?
i have no kind words for Edwards neither. together with Obama, they thought ganging up and attacking Hillary would win them favor from the right wing media, hence, receive favorable poll numbers. yes, they got favorable poll numbers until election night.

I dont think the race between Clinton and Obama will be very close. If anyone is paying attention to the numbers nationwide, Clinton beats Obama handily everywhere but South Carolina. The talking heads would have you believe that Obama is walking away with the race. Of course, the first African American President would make a much better story than the first woman President. Dont get caught up in the hype. Obama makes a great speech, tells nice rosy tales about the future. Takes positions on the issues. But when he is asked to come up with specifics on things, his answers always come up short. He is the George W. Bush of the Democratic Party (with even less experience than Bush had.) He is an inexperienced, arrogant, empty suit with really nothing to offer, but a speech about hope and change. Put empty words about hope and change onto an empty dinner plate and you still have empty words on a dinner plate. Its action that counts. Obama cant even show up for a Senate vote. Hows that for action?

Is it just me but is Hilary copying Obama's catch phrases - Obama talksof change - she latches on ; Obama speaks of the invisible people - she uses the same word later; Obama states he warned against giving Bush a blank cheque on Iraq - Hilary today uses the same word….

Just who is the "experienced" leader here.

And the fact that the questioner in the coffee shop ended up voting for Obama just shows how strong Obama is.

This statesman Obama is destined to be one of the greatest presidents of this wonderful (and sadly, divided) nation. He will unite us all about that I have no doubt.

God speed and good luck to the Obama campaign

Hillary is going to divide more this nation because people like me, if she is the nominee, I will vote blank !!! I don't like her since, because of her ambitions, she tolerated Bill's cheating, only thinking in what she could get ahead,of course, based on his performance that I think was good. She is not him!!! Go OBAMA!!!

John Doe, you don't have to listen at all, close your ears up. We are not in the 1990's and people need to wake up and smell the coffee. We all are a few steps away from the soup line at the rate this country is going and Bill and Hillary will go to no ends to get what they want as you can see. Anybody, but Hillary !!!!!

Well as touching as it all seemed i don't think we would do very well with a president that CRIES under PRESSURE….just think about it……… ; /

Gregg…….the entire press corp has a lot to answer about regarding the NH "upset."

You know who was truly upset?

The Press!

This is what the American media has achieved to date. The "yellow journalism" streak embarassed them, as it should.

It's not entirely the fault of lazy reporters. It's the fault of the management, who sends everyone out to get the same picture and the same soundbite while not paying for true journalism.

My sympathies to good journalists. You're in a sucky profession right now.

My hat is off to some truly excellent bloggers. You've found a niche that most definitely needed filling.

And the message board system?

This will last only as long as we don't have a decent alternative.

I'm praying that all these women voters are not picking Mrs. Slick simply because they want a woman as President. Hell, if that's the case, a female monkey would do just as good. PLEASE, women, wake up!! Vote for someone who will not keep us as we are now nor take us back to Mr. Slick's era. Change means change for the country - not change in gender. If you stick to a "woman for a woman" vote, you will definitely be sorry in the long run.

The woman who voted ultimately for obama is really funny! really debth to the thinking, huh?

Reading all these comments, seeing all the Hillary-haters out there…now I want to vote for her. She gets it if she shows no emotion and if she shows some. She can't win, but the way everyone in this discussion is talking, she does pose a threat. Yesterday, no one in the media gave her a snowballs chance, but she came out on top. Forget Survivor and the Amazing Race…this election is turning out to be the best reality show on television. Writers, keep striking…I've got the news.

no! many of you got it wrong that its the tears who made her win,
she won NH because she was going to Win in NH.

obama couldn't win in NH, Plain truth.

& if Voters keep on picking smart choice & I hope rest of us remaining in other states are lot smarter than Iowa bunch, We are going to have a long lasting solution from experienced Clintons (domestic, economical, foreign affairs mess by bush(es) is too wiggly to be cleaned by rookies)

I agree, Hillary, I don't want to see the country fall back either. Not even to the last decade during your first ruined dynasty when you gave birth to dirty, divisive politics and the decline began. You will not be settling old political scores - with your husband or your enemies - on my back, Mrs. Clinton! And, if those years were so great, what the hell is George Bush doing in the castle?

Wayne from Greenville has proven that being active in Demodratic politics at the age of seven can lead to a brain disorder such as liberalism

The best way to get the economy to move forward, is to have everyone paying their fair share of the taxes. The middle class are paying their fair share. Are large corporations and wealthy individuals paying their fair share of the taxes? Hillary Clinton is the best person for the job. After all she assisted Bill Clinton with his 1993 500 billion dollar balance budget. Investments took off!

What budget did Barack Obama every balance?

I think the major lesson is that you can't trust the pollsters. You have to trust average people like this woman and your gut instinct. That's why I'm such a fan of sites like Fit to be President (http://ww.fittobepres.com) and others like it that let voters measure the candidates by more than just numbers.

I would like to make a comment but every time I do I get this message from CNN saying that my message is waiting to be modified. See?

Do any of you know why that is? Have I been tagged as some kind of nut or something? I've never posted any thing derogatory.

Hillary will get the nomination because she is the best.If the senate and congress on her side she could do wonderful things like health insurance for all,help college students, economy is down because of the Iraq war, pull out of Iraq, the war is eating up all our money, Bill Clinton will be her principal advisor who will help her to balance the budget and to be friendly with foreign countries, Dollar value is down Why?

I guess Obama need to choke up and cry too in order to win. If Hilary wins will she announce her husband Bill as choice for vice president?

Voting for Clinton, simply because she is a woman, is behavior which must be squashed! Voting for Obama, simply because he is of African descent, is behavior which must be squashed!

For years I have voted for the 'lesser of the two evils" - I did not vote for Bush, he is EVIL. And, for the first time ever, I am voting for an individual I want to be my President = Obama.

Our nation is beyond the Neanderthal-days or ol'. Most of us are voting for the person we feel will clean-up the mess Bush has left behind. I personally feel if Clinton is our next President, we will be in a worse mess come 2012, so VOTE FOR OBAMA

I used to love and Support the Clintons but somehow, they manage to have lots of negative controversy amongst them. I do agree that we need a female president at some point but i feel that Hillary Clinton is just not that woman.
I just dont feel that she is genuine and that somehow her campaign is so controversial with issues such as negative comments about Barack Obama, having individuals in her audience hand picked for question and answer sessions, and riding on her experience to lead. It just doesnt feel real.
I think the Clintons have had thier turn. Its time for someone else to lead our country in a different direction i think.
Here is another analogy;

Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush - Clinton……………..

Thats bad, bad, and very very suspicious

bush,clinton,bush,clinton AGAIN?

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.

Nevada will obviously go for Clinton as Culinary employees vote individually in droves for her.

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,

Clinton and Giulliani will win NY, California, Florida, Pennsylvania. That is a given. I actually dont even care who wins, but all this media coverage about a contested race is ridiculous. I feel bad for the mcCain, Obama, Romney supporters who have false hopes becaus ethe media is trying to create a race.

Are You Canadian?

I can't stand this narrow minded people that think that the world is set between North, South, West Coast and East Coast of America !!! Go back to the maps and you're going to see that's much bigger !!! We're going to have to deal with another nations !!! Our international image got bad with Bush… we need to take back our natural leadership and I can't imagine Hillary crying during negotiations with Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Iran etc… We need a wise bright man like Sen. Barack Obama, that LIVED abroad for many years because of his mother's job and when he served in the Piece Corps. That's international experience, seeing real people and their problems every day !!! OBAMA 2008

It's funny. All these blogs have GOT to be coming from one of those 18-24 age groups that's embracing Obama so passionately and affording him all those votes. You know, the young, wet-behind-the-ear ones, still enjoying the aftertaste of Similac, who at this age probably barely watch the news, haven't experienced very much themselves, and were way too young to even understand and learn the change she was making before Obama was even a thought in the Senate. Stop throwing stones at Hillary and realize that a simple HUMAN show of emotion didn't help her, it reconnected her to people, just as Obama is doing with all of his supporters with his inspirational rhetoric fashioned by Bobby Kennedy and MLK. After all, that's really the only ammunition he can run on, no matter how hypnotic and enticing to everybody- because it certainly can't be experience!

Heaven help us if we get Hillary in White House. I guess next time we get hit by terrorists, Hillary and Oprah can lead a good cry session to make us all feel better.

There's several issues here.

1. None of the other candidates on either side have a former president that comes to their aid when they get in trouble with a campaign. The ex- president I'm sure picked up the phone on Sunday and Monday and called his political machine to get out the vote. THAT'S CALLED HARD CORE POLITICS AND WASHINGTON BUSINESS AS USUAL………………. NOT CHANGE>

2. Let Hillary run her own campaign as the others are doing….. on both sides of the aisle. Nobody has crowned her the heir apparent and we certainly do not want to disquise her running as a THIRD TERM FOR BILL CLINTON> That is what I saw on Tuesday night. The party of change cannot think that we will win by trying to trick people. They (The Clintons) did a great job of that on Tuesday………. SHAME ON NEW HAPMSHIRE for falling for the Cliton "fairy tale.

3. I'm sure that everybody feels badly that Hillary cried. I'll bet the terrorist feel badly also???? If she wants to be a real President she has to deal with the real issues and not expect Bill to bail her out. This is the real world …we want change
What occurred Tuesday was politics as usual. I respect the voters that weren't afraid to cast ballots for CHANGE………not one of fear of change and concern about hurting someone's feelings. THAY"S RIDICULES!!!

It did not take Obama long before he took his campaign negative and into the dirt! I am sure he will do so in Michigan and South Carolina. I hope his upcoming trashing of Senator Clinton backfires on him.

Question For Mary.

Are you Canadian?

This woman is unreal , she is a ice queen with selective amnesia. Her and Bill seem to have forgotten some things, or enough to treat Obama the way they have.
It is funny how how short the American attention span is. How forgetful we can be if it keeps us in our comfort zone. It seems we really do not want to know the truth , when it is slapping us in the face.
The Clintons consistent behavior toward Obama shows me all I need to know. Actions always speak louder, a pie hole can run for days.

I think that anyone who believes those crocodile "tears" of Hilary is a FOOL:() Everyone should know that Hilary "cried" because she knew she was losing to a smart BLACK MAN! YES I SAID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And i'm not afraid to say it again a BLACK MAN! First of all i am black and secondly it's just plain obvious!

Just for the record i am 13 years old. Anyone who is this young and can see right through Hilary…well we know there is something wrong. Don't you think?

P.S. Oh by the way, how is your love(directed to Mr. Clinton)?

So Wayne I am supposed to believe that you are so politically astute that you can figure someone's political party by this single posting of:

James January 9, 2008 2:36 pm ET

what a bunch of crock. I don't believe that for one second.
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Your right, you forgot more than me, you are a genius clairvoyant.

I will never question your thoughtful and non-biased postings again.

I get my share of props on this site by being reasoned and factual whether they agree with the argument or not.

I also have been involved with political campaigns as an ADULT and along with journalism I also took up political science in college.

Your Mom sounds like she was good people, both my folks were supporters of the only decent Kennedy as well, they liked him so much they named my little brother after him.

Look forward to discussing with you simply the issues.

Are some so naive as to find the new found crying game legit? I find it hard to believe that some forget this is the same candidate that was outed for having a "plant" in the audience to ask just the right question. Is it really that hard of a stretch to imagine she did it for effect? Really?

If any here honestly like what she stands for it is your duty to vote for her. I do not, so i won't. I only plead that no one votes for her just because she is a woman. That would be disheartening to know.

She didn't cry. Her voice broke and her eyes glassed over a bit.

She wants to lead this country because she's seen it go to pot in the last 7 years of an awful administration. She's been given so much as a citizen of this great land and wants to give back. What's so unbelievable about being overcome with emotion when talking about that? She's been doing things to help people and advocate change since she was a young woman fresh out of college.

She can't win with the people who don't like her. She's either too hard or too weak. A strong man is fantastic and powerful but a strong woman is a witch. A man that shows emotion is sensitive, but a woman who does the same is weak. I'm so tired of the double standard, it's disgusting.

I support Hillary because of what I believe she can do to turn this country around. I've done a lot of research on all candidates (including Republicans). She's the only one with an agenda I can support and an action plan behind it.

Obama is a lot of talk and no substance. I will support him if he gets the nom because I can't bring myself to support a Republican. I might be more inclined to support him over Clinton if he could do more than give a rousing speech about the kind of changes we need. That's great, but HOW? How are you going to do it Senator? Lay out a plan in front of me, and I just might change my mind.

The media discussion often centers on "winner" and "loser" and so-called "momentum", but the actual vote count does matter, not just who received the most votes. How many people understand that Obama and Clinton TIED for delegate count in New Hampshire? I really feel that the delegate count in each primary should be included in the excellent graphic presentations and information presented by CNN. This would help voters, especially in upcoming primaries, understand better what their vote is doing. The Democratic Primaries are proportional, not 'winner-take-all.' –and this distinction is important to know when considering poll numbers and the consequences for one's first choice.

"My wife, an Obama supporter, voted for Clinton because she felt sorry for her "as a woman." Because "Obama was going to win anyway,"

Yeah, that's the mindset that won it for Hillary. The new media made a big deal of his 10 point lead, she cried, and the women felt sorry for the other woman and gave her the vote. I'm sure Bill's speech had something to do with it, too.

This is what we all need to be careful of. You can't assume anyone "is going to win" because of what the news says. They only win if people actually go and vote.

I still have a problem with electronic voting machines, especially when people who are trailing by double digits pull off a "miraculous-come-from-behind-win" that flies in the face of polls and exit polling. These machines contain computers, and as a programmer, I know computers can have their programs altered and hijacked. It has proven repeatedly these machines can be rigged, and it doesn't take alot to do it. I wouldn't be at all surprised to learn that a strategic percentage of these electronic voting machines have been rigged.

I am surprised at all these people who are levelling all sorts of names and inuendos at Hillary Clinton.
Gentlemen, show me a candidate who truly cares for the people, and has proved she will do so by real action. There are others who are all talk and no action, All Hope and no real agenda.I know. iI have seen her work for our state (NY).
Hillary is a very caring person. She will be a great President and great American.

SJG

The candidate of US President can't show her weak emotion.She can't tears infront of full voters and the world.She don't have a capability to lead superpower country.She don't have inner strength and easily crack under pressure.She is not a Margaret Tatcher type but acting more like Barbie Dolls.One for sure if she elected she will follow the line of Bush.
No change at all.

kimdy…..I don't care how much the Republicans hate Hillary.

I've lived with their win for 8 years.

And that's 8 years longer than I personally feel is just.

So I can't wait for them to hate the next 8 years.

What goes round, comes round.

So, she's been categorized for her entire political life as 'cold and calculating' and in one natural moment, it's 'can she not cry under pressure'…

Misogyny and sexism…are alive and well in the USA.

Nobody knows whether Hillary was being sincere or not, except for Hillary. So all you psychics on this blog who are calling her bluff need to shut up. Interestingly enough, most of you seem to be Obama supporters, which begs the question: Why aren't you at cheerleading practice?

I BELIEVE SHE IS LIER, POWER AND MONEY HUNGRY, SHE IS NOT FOR THE WHITE HOUSE, SHE SHOULD BE HOME TAKING CARE OF HER DOG.

Can anyone outline all of Hillary's experience compared to Obama's? Please remember to discount all the first Lady stuff. I could almost handle the comparing and contrasting based on experience from another candidate, but not HRC. Give me a break! As for her idiot husband stumping for her on the same day we're all being told that the campaign is now only about HRC and not Bill, could it get any more hypocritical when he's out there stumping for her with the whole The-Media-Hates-The-Clintons conspiracy nonsense while votes are being cast? It's yet another disgusting example of just low the Clintons will go to get what they want. All you Clinton-supporting sheep, please repeat after me: Hillary Clinton is NOT, I repeat NOT automatically entitled to the Whitehouse just because she lived there once before! She is a pandering fool just like her husband and those of you that can't see are it are truly blind! While definitely not my first choice, I hate HRC so much that if she actually gets the nod as the democratic candidate, I WILL vote GOP!!! And I know for a fact that I am not alone in that opinion. As for those of you who seem to think basing ones vote on what someone tells you through speech and/or interview is a bad idea, grow up. Being able to effectively articulate one's position is one of the more important elements of any leadership role, particularly the presidency. If you need anything to convince you this is true, think about how the rest of the world views our current president and why. Also, have you Obama-haters even read Barack's book, because I have? I would venture to say that 99.9% of those that say he can't talk the issues have never bothered to read his book(s) or heard him interviewed. If you need some sources, let me know; I'm only too happy to help enlighten you. GO BARACK!!!

Tears of Joy when I heard Clinton had won.
I think alot of old women, told there husbands, get your coat on, your're driving
me to the polls to vote for Hillary! And they DID! Might be a few had their rolling pins in their hands too!

This truly put a smile on our faces. Obama lost in NH due to his own arrogance. It is his own fault and that of the media protraying him to be like some God. What happened last night was like you know what - who cares what commentators say - who cares what is being written on the papers. You have no control over our minds. What happened yesterday and THANK YOU NH, is that people have enough common sense to vote for a person of action. I am a very proud democrat today. In every sense of the word I am PROUD.

Clinton 08 - WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

So I just got back from the Board of Elections Office. In order to vote in the City of New York Democratic Primary I need to:

1) Live in New York over 30 days

2) Register 25 days before the primary, aka Friday January 11, 2008

3) Be a registered Democrat

I am a registered Republican in Broome County living in NYC and have been for four months. Not a huge problem, as long as I change my registration by Friday, right? But, you are not eligible to vote in a new party's primary the same YEAR you change your party affiliation. Long story short, if I want to vote in the democratic primary I needed to do so back in October…

For all you Democrats out there routing for Obama, make sure you vote in the Primary on February 5th. Clearly the lessons learned from New Hampshire is that nothing is guaranteed. If you want to see real change, and you want your candidate to have a real shot at the White House please vote and make sure you have everything in line to do so.

Don't let the cynicism and doubt and years of being told your vote does not matter discourage you from voting. It is so basic and so fundamentally important in our system of government. Lets restore faith in the electoral process, be proud of our government again, and be grateful to be part of the greatest nation in the world. Give me a chance to vote for Obama in the general election.

How could any ever be compelled to vote for someone who can not control their emotions? The fact that she played the emotions card gos to show you that she is not worthy to be president, Im supposed to trust a chic with her finger on the trigger when she crys, oh geez
Hey Hilary this is for President of the United States not Class President, crying doesnt count. If you coulndt run your household when you were first lady, how can I expect you to run my country.

McCain '08

Listening to Obamas speech last night made me think of a new name for him: blahblahbama….