January 11, 2008
Posted: 05:59 PM ET
 Clinton is up with a new ad in Nevada and South Carolina.
Clinton is up with a new ad in Nevada and South Carolina.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Democrat Hillary Clinton launched a new ad in Nevada and South Carolina Friday that seems designed to show a softer side of the New York senator.

The 30-second spot called "Listen" features clips from Clinton's victory speech in New Hampshire and is set to music that sounds straight of out NBC's The West Wing.

“Over the last week I listened to you and in the process I found my own voice," Clinton is shown saying. "You helped remind everyone that politics isn’t a game. This campaign is about people. About making a difference in your lives. It’s time we had a president who stands up for all of you.”

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • Nevada • South Carolina


ANTI-REPUBLICAN   January 11th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

MATHEW 6:6
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

SO YOU HYPOCRITES DONT EVER BOTHER ME WITH THAT PUBLIC PRAYER CRAP

Jimmy   January 11th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Senator Clinton for President of the United States.
She is the one,
"THAT CAN GET IT DONE"

paul,ks   January 11th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

flip flopping, clony!

Patrice C.   January 11th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

We put you over the top Hillary, we'll carry you on our shoulders all the way to the White House! Win it for all the women who paved the way.
Ladies, let us not blow this opportunity, it may take another 30 years for another woman as electable as her to come along. This is not only Hillary's time, it is our time!

Ca Native   January 11th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

CLINTON SAYS, “Over the last week I listened to you and in the process I found my own voice"

CLINTON MEANS, "Over the last week I discovered many democrat voters can be suckered by my fake emotion and will vote for me. Expect me to continue this behavior until I must change again."

Wilhemina   January 11th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

"THE CLINTONGATE"

Lisa   January 11th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

This is a very stupid idea to continue to use this if she is trying to claim 35 years of serving the people's interest. How on earth could she have been effective in her experience when she didn't have her own voice? This is a very weak stand.

It really sounds like she decided that she just opened her eyes and for the first time realized that women mattered, and could be a voter's niche for her. She is using it, rather than having been a strong advocate for women.

She is a weak role model for women if she is just learning at age 60 to speak for herself. Could explain why she stood by a husband who treated her and other women so disgracefully over the past decades.

UNITE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY   January 11th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

You Go, Hillary! Single mothers raising children and mothers all over America—–women who are White, Black, Hispanic, and other races and cultures are grateful that a woman is running for President, someone who can understand what we truly go through as a female…..we have someone, finally, who can now truly focus and understand issues that women and mothers are concerned about, in the way that only a woman can understand: childcare, children's health, and education, the ecomonic impact of raising a healthy family……..and a person who embraces families that are not "traditional" families: families with adopted children, blended-culture families, grandparents raising grandchildren, single-parent families, foster-child families, and even gay and lesbian families who are raising children———-Hillary is non-judgmental and wants to help all different types of families make a better way in America.

Originally, the "HOPE" theme started with Bill Clinton in the early days if his campaign for President—-he is, after all, from Hope, Arkansas—-remember, he said that in his Presidential campaign in 1992. Now we have hope again, with Hillary running, promising to help restore the middle-class to prosperity-level.

The BEST hope for our country would be to have a Clinton/Obama Presidential ticket: Clinton/Obama 2008. Then Obama would be the Democratic Heir-Apparent Presidential candidate for the 2016 election.

Matt Sullivan   January 11th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I saw The Situation Room today and was disappointed that you chose to focus on Billy Clinton's interview with Al Sharpton, which no one cares about, and gave no coverage to the economic plan that Hilary Clinton unvieled in California. I am interested in the positons of the candidates and plans they support. Your show is beginning to rival Tabloids like Access Holliwood. Please bring us the news no the nonsense!

Ron, TX   January 11th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

She claims "35 years of working for children and families" and she JUST NOW found her voice?

I think she JUST NOW found a way to sucker some gullible people into votes, but her own voice? I don't think so.

Adam, Los Angeles, California   January 11th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

That's right Gurl!!! Play up that moment when your cold, tiny pebble-of-a-heart hurdled over the calculated, pre-determined answers stored at the back of your throat to reveal itself to the world….

*YAWN*

Anthony   January 11th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I continue to feel that CNN is taking such a slant in this election… this piece reads as very partisan. Why doesn't CNN just endorse a candidate if it is going to make such subjective reviews and call them news articles?

Tim Calhoun '08, Moreno Valley, CA   January 11th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I agree with Ron completely. "35 years of experience" and she finally "finds her voice"?

How anyone cannot see through this woman is beyond me. She will say anything to get elected.

Sara   January 11th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

35 years of experience and she now finds her voice……..

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   January 11th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

There is no "soft side" to this woman who has been blinded by her self-righteous socially radical ambitions since her days at Wellesley and Yale Law. She is unelectable among at least 50% of voters who don't want the Democrats to blow a very good chance at winning the White House.

Poli   January 11th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Great! I'm waiting for the announcement that Chelsea is 12 weeks pregnant so that Hillary can capture the unwed mother and grandmother vote as well! :)

Go Hillary & Chelsea!

aware   January 11th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Authenticity and transparency are the hallmarks of character. When someone is willing to be vulnerable, especially someone in public life, it is to be applauded. Other than McCain and now Hillary, there is no other authentic, transparent candidate. This is the "change" we need in America!

Thank you Hillary! Aloha and Mahalo Nui Loa!

Nicolas Smith   January 11th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I can't believe the media on their recent election coverage. Why is Senator Obhama being veiwed as playing the race card as inferred by Lou Dobbs just a few minutes ago on his program. The senator is yet to personall and officially make a statement on both Mr & Mrs Clinton unfortunate comments. Things were find until Mrs Clinton showed some human emotion and because of the press focus the democratic presidential nomination race is marred by gender and race.

lydia fraser   January 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

These comments are so juvenile. How many times before has Hillary run for president — she means she's finding her own voice in the situation she's in, i.e., the presidential campaign.
Try reading her autobiography before making comments about something you know nothing about.

john williams san diego, ca.   January 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

It was 30 years ago this year that Wall Street smart hillary turned a $1,000 investment in cattle futures into $100,000 in less than nine months. I'm voting for the 'smartest woman' in the world for Federal Reserve Chairman..LEFT on girl

jay   January 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I think Hillary is doing right thing.People need to open their eyes and see what's going on in Washington and around the World.She have what it's gonna take " experience" to fix the problems that we are in.Don't be fool with the "change" that obama campaign is running.He can't make no change without experience.When i was applying for manager position,first question was " do you have experience".Nobody cares about me telling them what can i do.If you don't have what it takes you are not going to be hired.So please people think about that.This is not joke.This is about all of us.

Hillary!   January 11th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Oh my gosh, I cannot wait until the media starts to chew on Obama. If you think for one minute it will not happen then you people are living in a fantasy world. They are going to chew him up and spit him out. They will dig so deep to get him to explain his position on issues and what's he done that his sputtering is going to be all over the cameras. You think just becuase he's young and appealing (matter of public opinion) he's qualified? Not so. I'm in my late 50's and I know life, and I take offense of the things you people say about Hillary and Bill. Obviously, your parents didn't teach you all any manners. Hateful kids. and immature adults. Shoot, I'm glad you are voting for Obama. He deserves your kind. Like none of you have ever been lied to or been cheated by your spouse. Get over this. Can you all not come up with something new! You better watch what you say about others. Even if you don't personally know them–it will come back to you.

A Baby Boomer for Obama   January 11th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

This woman has reframed, adjusted, spun and stole the ideas of other candidates so many times, I don't know why anyone would want to vote for her. And now good ole Bill is "softening" his comments after New Hampshire and heading towards the black voters in South Carolina. These two have no shame in their quest for power.

I guess their new "ad" guru is repackaging!!

Wake up America!! FIND YOUR VOICE!!

Ahmed   January 11th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

I must say it was clever line to use as part of her vitory speech. But to use in an add to woo votes from the mases of unthinkers….just…follow me dummies. I think most peaple will see through this shameless tactic of Hillary and her campaign.

tigerjcs   January 11th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Great Hillary. I support you and I know you care about this country.

Yes, politic is not a game. It is the future of this country and you are the best with plan and ready to run this country. Obama can only deliver sweet talk with no substance.

You are tough to face those people who dislike you for your leadership style. They constantly attack you and Presdient Bill Clinton personally rather than your leadership skill.

everistus etafo   January 11th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

politics is not a game she say,but i guess anything to get a win is ok.talk is so cheap.what did they do when they had the chance to change things in 8yrs of her husbands leadership? all i remember is the scandal.pls give others a chance for real change let not rob america of a chance to be greater.

Jose Card - Independent   January 11th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

“Over the last week I listened to you and in the process I found my own voice," Clinton is shown saying. "You helped remind everyone that politics isn’t a game. This campaign is about people. About making a difference in your lives. It’s time we had a president who stands up for all of you.” - Hillary.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/81600

You will find what 'game pieces' you and I are for the Clintons in this article.

Dara   January 11th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

How true a statement. Hillary is the ONLY candidate in HISTORY that has dedicated as much time, money, and efforts for family, women, veterans, children, PEOPLE. They ALL talk about it, but SHE really has walked the walk. Obama has great intentions, but he's just not ready yet, perhaps in a term or two. The republican candidates are old news and there will be no real changes if any are elected. I find it amazing that a woman is FINALLY running for President, she is by FAR the most qualified, and we still deal with the sexist comments and comparisons. A man with the same experience and qualifications would be expected to run for President. If she doesn't win, every person (especially every woman) in this nation that doesn't vote for her should be ashamed of buying into the subtle anti-woman leadership brainwashing that society has been drilled into our heads. It's not about voting for a woman, it's about voting for the ONLY candidate that is really in the position of making real POSITiVE changes that this country so desperately needs.

Louis McKenzie   January 11th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

I Like ambitious agressive women who know how to be and are proud to be women. What I love and would love to see more of is that Senator Hilary Clinton does not have to be one of the guys to win. She can be herself an intelligent powerful woman with insight clarity and vision. In 2004 I wroe the senator and asked her to run for President because in my heart and mind she was much more capabale of Beating George Bush than Senator Kerry. However she did not feel she was ready. Well timing is key. I wish her luck if she had listened she would be going into her second term now.

Scripted   January 11th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Ha ha, first of all EVERYTHING Hillary does is scripted.

Second of all she just now remembered that politics isn't a game. Haven't Barack being chanting that since day one?

Second now I have Hillary talking about "asking the hard questions". Something else she got from Barack. Does this woman not have a mind of her own.

Honestly, I would vote for anybody before I voted for Hilllary aka Ms. Scripted.

Joseph   January 11th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the best prepared Democrat candidate to seek the Party's Presidential nomination in years. She is educated, remarkably articulate, and highly experienced in international affairs and domestic issues from her days of being in the White House as well as currently serving in the US Senate. The people of this country still have not learned a lesson from the election of George W. Bush to the highest office in this country. Before being elected President of this great Republic, he was a moron, poorly or inadequately educated, and remarkably inarticulate.

He was inadequately educated and has even taken pride in saying he was a "C" student in college and now has Ph.D.'s working for him. This kind of simpleton did not deserve to be a President. He was poorly educated because his father managed to see to it he passed through a university without having to work for required grades. Anyone with a degree knows that universities require students to have at least a "B" gpa in their majors. He is remarkably inarticulate to the point of embarassment revealed in Presidential press conferences when he stumbles and grasps at the same trite phrases even when they have nothing to do with the questions posed.

This country is in a mess due to this ignorant man. The country still hasn't learned that experience is necessary to handle the office of President. Instead, they look for cosmetic issues as the basis for their votes. They treat a Presidential election like it was another "American Idol" contest. Unfortunately, the voters are going to continue to make the same mistakes over and over until they learn the hard way - from painful experience - that they need to actually look at what the candidates stand for, and how experienced they are.

If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, he will fail to carry a single sounther or western state. He will not be able to carry many midwestern states which will give the election to the Republican nominee regardless of who he is. Obama is simply too inexperienced to be President. If he is elected like George Bush was, he will make an equal mess of the Presidency.

charlotte   January 11th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

I have been married for 44 years, you think my husband and I don't talk. Hillary does not strike me as the kind of woman who just stands by and doesn't voice her opinion. I'd be willing to bet there have been some heated discusions between these two on polictical decisions, not to mention the other thing. Two for the price of one, what a deal…………..

aj huntington ny   January 11th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

you notice hillary only said politics is a game when she was losing the "game". when she lost iowa, suddenly she called it a game.

Linda   January 11th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

In the past I have been a loyal GOP; however in this election I would vote for Barack Obama!

andrew k   January 11th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

i was looking through my couch for some loose change today and "found my voice", it was amazing…

GKahlon   January 11th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

H.Clinton had no contribution towards the economy in 90's. Her major contribution was the botched health care reform program in nineties or inviting rich people to stay in Lincoln bedroom in White House for cash. She must not shamelessly seek votes based on who she is married to. An astronaut's wife does not automatically qualify to be the best suited to go on a mission to the Space. The famous tear moment happened because the Hillary defeat in New Hampshire loomed large at the time- she was not crying at the thought she would not be able to serve this country. She changes her statements,speeches and votes in Senate according to the situation. How many positions she has taken so far on Iraq, immigration and health care? You do not want a Clinton dynasty after the Bush dynasty. She sounds like the Bush administration (defending itself on Iraq policy and questioning patriotism of everybody who criticizes it) when she adopts "holier than thou" attitude by saying that only she can take on the Republican nominee in the general election. Senator Obama does not resort to pandering like her. He is not a divisive and polarizing political figure like her. And now all the right minded Democratic party heavyweights are begnining to support Senaotor Obama. Even the governor of SC who is a Republican had great things to say about Senator Obama's broad appeal. He can win the general this year. Go Barrack Go! The masses are with you!!!!

California Lady   January 11th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Hillary supporters really need to wake up and start reading about Hillary and what she is really like. Look and read about how she was when she was the First Lady and see what people really thought of her, and I mean those that worked with her and were privy to things I'm sure she doesn't want brought up in this campaign.
Just go to http//www.newsweek.com/id/81600 and read it all. Your eyes will surely be opened.
We are in trouble in this country now but if you vote Hillary Clinton in, you are just asking for the same thing all over again.
It is time to give someone like Obams a real chance to turn this country around.

Jake, California   January 11th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I don't know what to say about Hillary!

s.positive   January 11th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Amazing how folks are so cheap to buy this 35 years experience. sounds like very few have the common sense to figure things out…

Joe   January 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Yeah. Listen. She "found her voice". Ask yourself what that means.

Denise   January 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Do you really think she meant is that literally?
Don't you think she meant she found her voice in terms of this election?
That's the way I see it, but then I'm not trying to find something negative to say about her.

John   January 11th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Most of the comments on this blog are myopic. Now I understand why everyone one of you wants to have Obama has president.

KC   January 11th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Obama for America 2008.

Kess   January 11th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Yes, she found her voice. All these years she has been the voice for others. Now she found her voice and realised that it is okay to be human and vulnerable. She doesn't have to put on tough exterior anymore, she can be herself and let poeple see her for herself and at the same time work to help others. Satisfied?
Go Hillary. Stay true to yourself. 100% behind you.

tina   January 11th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

I admire Hilary,when i heard she was running i was so glad that finally someone with so much dedication and passion that trully wants change is running for president,but with recent developments she just another male politician singing about her 'experience' and would do anything for votes.Hell has no fury as a woman scorned!

Jose   January 11th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Did she throw in a cackle and a tear?

UNITE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY   January 11th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Is my 7:50 pm (ET) post "still awaiting moderation"?

Thanks!

JOY   January 11th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

How can Barrack Hussein Obama take care of american people when his grandmother in kenya is living in poverty and doesn't even own a tv to watch this election?
l dont trust obama period. too slick and talks like a pimp.

Amy   January 11th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

8 years of pillow talk does not qualify as experience. The only thing she tried was health care and that failed.

Mati   January 11th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

I am sick to comment on some of the above posts that show how close minded ignorant jerks some of you are.

Hillary'08!

Scott   January 11th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Well Amy you are wrong. Like most Obama supporters.

She fought to get healthcare for six million kids and won.

She fought to ensure that National Guard and reservists got healthcare when they weren't receiving it. And won.

And what has Obama done to claim such accomplishments and achievements and experience in the US Senate? an anti-lobbyist bill that doesn't go far enough and voting present instead of voting on bills.

Yeah. Failure = Obama

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   January 11th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Many of us are easily influenced by the media. today our future is at risk. The media love him(Obama) today and tomorrow ummm new story. I want a secure country, better economy, I want America to be respected all over the world I want an I need someone with experience to lead the country. I will vote for Hillary no matter what. In my opinion she will know how to direct this country. Smart woman who was humiliated because of her couple's behavior, she didn't run away, last week the polls were against her, she faced it, she is a person with character.

David from Texas   January 11th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Joy-you are so correct. Did you see his poverty stricken grandmother on the CNN coverage. I can see right through his phony self. I have been a Democrat all my adult life and I have never voted for a Republican for president, but if this phony is the Democrat nomination, I will vote for a Republican. Many of my friends and family members have said the exact same thing. I would rather see another Republican in office than him. The Republicans will tear this man apart.

Paul   January 11th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Scott, I agree with you 100%!!!! If people actually did their research instead of writing stupid comments like a lot of the comments made about this article, they would find that Hillary Clinton has many accomplishments in the Senate, as well as before the Senate.

Winner= Hillary Clinton
Another Republican President= Barack Obama.
My choice is Hillary Clinton 08!!!!

kent   January 11th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Hillary 2008

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   January 11th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

The Hillary supporters don't stop with their hateful comments toward Obama. And, some of my fellow Barack supporters are starting to get real testy. I don't think Hillary will be the nominee, but if she is, she'd better do something with her hateful backers. The division isn't just between the republicans and we Democrats- this race is doing alot of harm to our chances of victory in November.
I have been a Clinton fan since 1992, but I'm REALLY tired of this negative rhetoric, and when OBAMA wins the nomination, people such as Scott will do what? Vote for someone such as McCain or Romney? Save the hate for the general election if you feel the need to hate someone!

Hillary08   January 11th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Hillary is the one.

charles   January 11th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

You know I have had enough OBAMA is the most likely candidate to unite this nation
because he him self is mix of different experiences, he is some who can identify with everyone. America would be lucky to have as a president

John S. Maine   January 11th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Hillary Clinton scares my wife and kids!

Lorraine Lewis Grenada Miss.   January 11th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Hey Hillary I need some serious healthcare benefits cause you and your husband make me sick

John S. Maine   January 11th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Hillary Clinton = "Asbestos Pants Suit" scary woman

devaki ganesan   January 11th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Mrs.Clinton has solid contribution to the country with her advocacy for children, working women, single parents, education, health care and many other issues.
She has spent the last few years in the Senate with legislative processes. she is a solid role model for young women aspiring to be in high office.

I think it is high time a woman President is elected in this country. She is intelligent, educated, has good knowledge and understanding of issues.

robbie   January 11th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

well said Michael

Mark, Washinfton, MD   January 11th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

I will vote for Obama in the primary. However, if he loses to Hillary I will vote for her because I think any of our leading candidates will do a much better job than any Republican candidate. However, this idea of discrediting our leading candidates is not fair. We should focus on issues and not negative rhetoric. My fear is that if Hillary is nominated the dyanstic thing will be a big factor in the November election and I am not sure how the general electorate will respond to the Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, and then another Clinton argument. I strongly believe that Hillay or Obama would eventually triumph in the general election. Let us be committed to our party and eventual victor in the primary.

klamar   January 11th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

If you like Hillary then she can do no wrong for you. If you don't like Hillary then she can do nothing right. Since when did Hillary Clinton become the most hated person in politics? What has she done to screw up America? Did she start the IRAQ war? I dont wanna hear that she voted for it. If she didn't vote for it then all the haters would be criticizing her for being soft on the terrorists!!! what can she do that is worse than W.?

Teelee Again   January 11th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

This just goes to show that many can no longer question the power of Senator Obama's message and his ability to effect CHANGE…a la Senator Hillary Clinton who caught the Obama wave and CHANGED to become a better person and politician (at least for the primary contest) right before our very eyes…she is now listening to voters, she has found her new voice, she is showing emotions, and she is reaching out to the people…so much for that 35 years of experience…she heard the truth and the truth has set her free…and the truth has CHANGED her

On another note,
For those who talk about Senator Obama's grandmother, you are unaware of the traditions and family roots of many African nations. Many of the older generations love and prefer to maintain their history, traditions, beliefs, culture, etc. This is home to her and her family and she is very much at home and comfortable with it. Please don't try to assert our materialistic American values on every people, nation, and country in the world. Let us embrace and welcome our differences. Remember, one man's trash is another man's treasure. BTW, there was nothing about the CNN story that leaves one to believe there is any strife or discord between Senator Obama and his grandmother (his grandmother was quite proud of him) so please don't be so small as to use this mute point to mask your dislike of the Senator–let's keep it on the issues in this political campaign.

Bimmer   January 12th, 2008 12:08 am ET

How can Hillary be a bad role model for children when she did not do cocaine while she was in Wellesly college and at Yale and did not confess about in the book "It Takes a Village…".

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   January 12th, 2008 12:15 am ET

It's the softer side of Sears, I mean Hillary. What a puff piece. Its sad that no one wants to vote for her on experience or change, but she crys and expresses emotion and people go crazy.

There have been too many "voices" from Hillary to take her seriously. I am glad she found it, but if it took 35 years of "experience" and age 60 to find her voice in a poll result…. thats just sad.

mike   January 12th, 2008 12:15 am ET

I believed that the republicans are behind the candidacy of barack obama coz if he wins and get the nomination they can easily tear him apart. We should use our vote intelligently. We should vote for the most qualified candidate with a good agenda and substance of views regarding the economy, energy and among other important problems we had in our country today. 4 years is a long wait to waste so please think intelligently, dont waste your vote.

Maris   January 12th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Go to CBS Politics and compare the candidates experience. I think this will help people understand what Hillary means by 35 years experience, as well as Obama's experience.

But…on my end, all I have to say is…GO HILLARY!!!

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON OUR 44th AND FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT!!! Let's make real history and show the world that we do believe in equal rights for women!

Oklahoma_Pol   January 12th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Its interesting that just now Hillary has found her voice.. the humanizing and repackaging of Hillary begins again and she will likely be the Demo nominee.

Hopefully John McCain will be the republican nominee and I can vote for him .

He never has lost his voice! I may not always agree with him, but he will always do what is best for America

Courage , Character and Integrity John McCain is my personal choice

Jeffim, Miami, Fl   January 12th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Mr. Guinn,
You should read the comments more carefully. I see a lot more hate-spewing from Obama supporters. Just read the words they are using. It really does not seem to me that they are after a positive change. Don't you understand, that their behavior totally takes away from the main message of Obama. No wonder, people went in thousands to support Hillary in NH. And guess, what. She wan be 12 points!!!! Because so many pundits and polls put her double digits behind.
You reap what you saw!

Reeny   January 12th, 2008 1:07 am ET

MICHAEL G. i saw nothing hateful in what has been said about Obama. The facts are that, Hillary has a track record in politics and has contributed, whther you accept it or not. What is Obama's history or track records? Pls lets not get carried away with Obama's so called change message? Remember change can be good or bad!!

Democrats NEED to get back into the white house and Obama is too greedy to see what this drive would do to the democratic party. He is full of empty promises and really proud. He's fake and am sorry you guys cannot see through him. These students who are on his wagon are not worried of foecloures on their homes etc. I hope they will not be fooled by this emotional speeches but see the issues as they face us. May be his followers want another 4 years of a republican adminstration.

Let wake up folks!!!!!

Al from Ohio   January 12th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Litened this past week? So you never listened before? In other words Hillary is going to act different than normal. Talk about admitting she's a fake. uuuuuummmm Thanks Hillary now we're sure .

JohnS   January 12th, 2008 1:11 am ET

January 11, 2008 10:48 pm ET

The Hillary supporters don't stop with their hateful comments toward Obama. And, some of my fellow Barack supporters are starting to get real testy. I don't think Hillary will be the nominee, but if she is, she'd better do something with her hateful backers. The division isn't just between the republicans and we Democrats- this race is doing alot of harm to our chances of victory in November.
I have been a Clinton fan since 1992, but I'm REALLY tired of this negative rhetoric, and when OBAMA wins the nomination, people such as Scott will do what? Vote for someone such as McCain or Romney? Save the hate for the general election if you feel the need to hate someone!

LOL!   January 12th, 2008 1:12 am ET

I hear Hillary is really a transplant from the planet Omicron Persei 8. That's why she has no 'emotions' and no 'soul'. I mean, did you even SEE a tear when she 'cried'? Coincidence? I think not. No emotions. No soul. Not human. Everyone, spread this around! America, no, the world has to know!!!!

Abiskar,MA   January 12th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Please make me clear Obama, What really is change all about? Make me clear about change thing.
Hillary08

LOL!   January 12th, 2008 1:22 am ET

JohnS,

Thank you for the 'reality check'!

You people enthralled with Hillary are bizarre. Do you really think the other 1/3 of the country (Independents and Republicans) would cross the aisle and vote for yet another term of a scandal-ridden Clinton Presidency?

LOL!   January 12th, 2008 1:26 am ET

"The facts are that, Hillary has a track record in politics and has contributed, whther you accept it or not. What is Obama's history or track records?"

Gee, is that track record you speak of in the senate…or as First Lady?
Please read this article from the New York Times, maybe you could learn a thing or two: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/26/us/politics/26clinton.html?ref=us

"In seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, Mrs. Clinton lays claim to two traits nearly every day: strength and experience. But as the junior senator from New York, she has few significant legislative accomplishments to her name. She has cast herself, instead, as a first lady like no other: a full partner to her husband in his administration, and, she says, all the stronger and more experienced for her “eight years with a front-row seat on history.”

halcyon24   January 12th, 2008 1:28 am ET

He hasn't fooled me either. I saw the piece on his 'granny' on CNN. Seems like he's only visited once in his whole life. And the interview was more on granny's rememberance of Obama's absent father instead of Obama himself because she doesn't even know Barack Heussin Obama. He really ought to be thoroughly and completed disgusted with himself. While millionaire grandson continues to promote his ideas, without plans, of change for the better for all people of all races, etc, etc, etc. granny is still sitting on a dirt floor shucking corn. I'm not saying bring to our wonderful land here, but build the woman a decent place to live and some food for christ's sake. Pathetic.

Reeny   January 12th, 2008 1:47 am ET

Thank God my vote is my power!!! I 'd defiantely excercise my civil right with a clear conscience. Go Hillary!!!

Steven Bengtson Sr.   January 12th, 2008 1:55 am ET

Go Hillary! I will not vote for the unqualified.

Sophie   January 12th, 2008 2:24 am ET

35 years of exerience and she just NOW finds her voice?

Obama '08

sabrina   January 12th, 2008 2:36 am ET

HILLARY we're with you 100%! Taking it all the way to the White House in November.
She has plans, she has substance, she has strength.
She is not all flowery talk.
Talk is cheap they say.

madeline mason   January 12th, 2008 2:47 am ET

with the world as it is i think with hillary she has a good record and i think people in america should relise that here in uk we are having it tough so begrateful for a woman who could change al the way things have become there for one thing it be god to see her do things right for a change we have had a woman priminister and she did nothing but help her self and toes with money bt my opion is go for it hillary i am 100% for you even though m in uk .
woman of the world should beleive in them selves and hlp give her a boost as she will need it with obama his lost words and promises are noting he needs to come over and run for our priministership he get plenty ere with people they love faulse hopes .

madeline of manchester uk.

madeline mason   January 12th, 2008 2:58 am ET

go for it hillary you have my support in what you are trying to acheive i never thought that woma could thin of voting for a man who gives faulse words and has never had a god tracke recored for one thing i dont see obama helping the low class people of america , but i can see hilary clinton doing it as she has a very good tracke record and you now here in u we have had obs go left right and centre here most of our companies have gone abroad so now the britis peole are suffering so i tink you are very lucky to have her to mae tings right for your country .
if any ting dont ever vote for a man they give out they do things but when it comes down to it it is faulse , we have had several years of promises and got o where , we have had a woman primisiter and she did noting but help the rich and left thoes who was por with oting am disabled and struggling alot on what i get from the goverment here even to pay bills, live on, what i say is ake sure you get a woman presidant in the wite house she wil make alot of diffrence , she has a good track record and can make a diffrence so women in usa mae it for her to do right by yu give hert that chance i will support her all the way 100% because i beleive woman can do better than a man and we thin of others beside's our selves good luck hilary.

madeleine mason
UK

Santa Cruzen   January 12th, 2008 3:11 am ET

Hillary All the Way:
Ready for Change!
Ready to Lead!!!

alex   January 12th, 2008 3:15 am ET

I think she is going for the Princess Diana look. Look at the hair style. Anyhow I wonder why is she still married to Bill? If she truly represents the women's voice then she should divorce him. He cheated on you Hillary! Where is your dignity? Be a woman, stand up for yourself!

lorenzo   January 12th, 2008 3:17 am ET

I totally agree with John S. People don't get caught up in the hype. We do need
change but not the same Bush, Clinton, Bush, and Clinton. Choose carefully.

The fruit does not fall far from the tree Bushs, and the Clintons over 24 years
of presidency the same old politics no change. Please choose carefully.

alex   January 12th, 2008 4:13 am ET

Lets fake up folks!

Steve H.   January 12th, 2008 4:14 am ET

Stop all the crap and look at what the candidates have done while in office. And make judgments on there records not sombody's biased opinion of them. look at there accomplishments and there failures then make an informed decision. Anyone can stand and say I will do this and that but just what have they done for the people of this country.

ABC!   January 12th, 2008 4:16 am ET

Maybe she should start speaking with a Spanish accent in Nevada:

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she sees her sometimes Southern accent as a virtue.

"I think America is ready for a multilingual president," Clinton said during a campaign stop at a charter school in Greenville, S.C.

The New York senator — who said she's been thinking about critics who've suggested that she tried to put on a fake Southern accent in Selma, Ala. — noted that she's split her life between Arkansas, Illinois and the East Coast.

Clinton added a Southern lilt to her voice last week when addressing a civil rights group in New York City headed by the Rev. Al Sharpton. On Monday, dealing with a microphone glitch at a fundraiser for young donors, she quoted former slave and underground railroad leader Harriet Tubman.

EVERY HILLARY SUPPORTER SHOULD WATCH HER ON YOUTUBE DOING ANYTHING TO GET VOTES IN THE SOUTH…SHE WOULD MAKE THEM SO PROUD…HA HA!!

CC   January 12th, 2008 4:27 am ET

Some people think they must win the nomination at all cost. Even if it means distorting the records of others, showing extreme emotion to court sympathy.
This election is not about gender and race. It is about the destiny of the nation and if this country doesn't rise above these, we may be voting based on our emotions and not from sound judgement.

MS   January 12th, 2008 4:44 am ET

Marcie January 11, 2008 8:23 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter, however; I was not specifically against Clinton until lately. The negative tactics being used by Clinton and her husband are depressing. It is a sign that she just simply will not unite our country like Obama will. He has remained poised and calm as of yet, and I expect him to for the rest of the campaign. I have always liked Bill Clinton but the remarks he made in the speech made him appear desperate and irritated, just as Hillary has appeared to me for the past week or so. It is not only unappealing- It is also scary. We need Obama's poise and dignity. We don't need a president who frantically does whatever it takes to repair an image and get ahead. Also, I think we've seen enough of a president who cares more about winning than about uniting our country and our world. Obama will improve our standing with the rest of the world and he will improve our domestic conditions! VOTE OBAMA AND WE WILL SEE THE CHANGE WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
__
MARCIE,
I agree with you; however, judging from the nasty remarks, Obama has no chance of winning anyway.
PLEASE SUPPORT JOHN EDWARDS. PLEASE DON'T LET THE CLINTONS WIN THIS PRIMARY WITH RACE BAITING AND DIRTY TRICKS.

mark wilkes barre pa   January 12th, 2008 5:29 am ET

SARA,,,,, I was going to write those very words lol

mark wilkes barre pa   January 12th, 2008 5:55 am ET

Anti republican ,,,, what does your comment have to do with this story ? Go back in Thou's closet , clothest thy door and seeth the dark,,,,geese,," some here just need to lighten up" , < ( that was a joke Anti-rep if you didnt get it ),,,People please, dont fall for the same old trickery this time around,, we all need better , This is the primaries. Take this opportunity to really get to see and know who your candidates are before you jump on the band-wagon. We are a country in times of change. Mabey not the "change some Dem / Reps are talking about, but change in a sense that we are at the cross-roads of what direction our country goes fowards into the future.

Sheila McC   January 12th, 2008 6:58 am ET

I didn't even see any tears???? What Tears??? its SOOOO hard for her - what the hell does she know about the ordinary guy or gals problems - she been living in mansions paid for by the tax payer for 35 years (almost) and eats with silver cutlery every day - when is the last time she did laundry or grocery shopping?

Why is JOHN EDWARDS not seen as an alternative???

Alex   January 12th, 2008 7:23 am ET

For the very least I am sure that Se Clinton will never 'Vote' to support any action to 'Change' a country TOTALLY, after she declared that she is in opposition to it. …

No wonder some out there feel that it’s the best choice for someone else to ‘unite’ this country. He gained your trust by declared that he is in opposition to the war, and yet voted for financial support to push the ‘Changes’ and changed other’s homeland totally.

Great ‘UNITY’ for America, and gigantic ‘CHANGES’ for country out there… Yes! ‘CHANGE We Can Believe In'. Cause he already shown it to all of us.

karl   January 12th, 2008 7:58 am ET

mr clinton, this is not the time because you are going to pay for it in big s.c.

John Snow   January 12th, 2008 8:11 am ET

in order to implement change, which is Obama's fight song, you need a plan . So far he has not provided any specifics. I still believe that the best candidate to get something approaching sanity in the white house is Hillary. I would definitly, at this time, support a run by Obama after Hillary's term expires.

Susan   January 12th, 2008 8:45 am ET

MY COMMENT IS THIS: WITH ALL YOUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE….YOU ONLY FOUND YOUR VOICE NOW……I ASK WHY NOW? SEEMS RATHER SUDDEN DOESN'T IT PEOPLE? SHE IS SCARY…VERY SCARY….VERY VERY SCARY….GIVES ME CHILLS TO THINK OF HER AS PRESIDENT!

Suma John   January 12th, 2008 9:10 am ET

If politics is not a game, why did you vote for the masscre of innocent men, women and children in the middle east +Iraq?
The blood of this innocent hand work of GOD will go after you all the days of your life.

Kimmie   January 12th, 2008 9:17 am ET

Re: Nicolas Smith

He is playing the race card. All this talk about making history…that's a race card. John Kerry's speech in S. Carolina about shattering the glass into pieces…that's a race card. Obama is not gonna comment about Clinton's word because first of all, it's not racist, and second of all, he wants to seem like he's above it all, while at the same time sending his surrogates out there to bring the topic up just to mobilize the African Americans. Tell me that is not a race card.

JBH   January 12th, 2008 9:33 am ET

COLLECTIVE THINKING OVER EMOTIONS.
PROSE OVER POETRY.
REALITY OVER FANTASY.

HILLARY CLINTON ALL THE WAY!

Cheryl   January 12th, 2008 9:37 am ET

I am sick of the media taking shots and Hillary and Bill. No wonder she did not want to be interviewed by the media. This woman has benn tested like no other she is tough enough to face the mess Bush has left us with. She cares enough about women, families and underprivliged to do something. I am not black but if I was I would vote for someone who has proven she cares and will help. Not someone who is a great speach giver with not record. Maybe someday he can prove himself and then run, but for me I am voting for Hillary! I hope she wins and then we can see real change……..a qualified woman as President! You go girl and you have my support and vote.

Mark   January 12th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Senior Bush; then Clinton; Junior Bush; Now ANOTHER Clinton !!!!! America stupid?

Mark   January 12th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Senior Bush; then Clinton; Junior Bush; Now ANOTHER Clinton !!!!! America ?

Greg   January 12th, 2008 10:06 am ET

For a woman to say that much about a woman (Could explain why she stood by a husband who treated her and other women so disgracefully over the past decades). Surely this is over the top.

I am a guy from Zambia in Africa who is a keen follower of American politics. I did some research on Mrs. Clinton as part of a school project.. I was really impressed with her work. Am surprised that a fellow woman would even go as far as refring to the issue of Mr. Clinton's Infedelity as a weapon against her. On her world affairs understanding she really beats most of the candidates. President Bush has messed up the world. good words wont work for a little while. If I were you I would somebody who would not try to pull troops out of Iraq before it stabilises. you are going to have to go back there sooner than you think cause iran will just take over and really wont mind a few training camps for future jihadists mind you there is a lot of hurt caused by the american invation and Jihadist who(even sudam barely suppressed) will need a much bigger cause. what would be better than the Giant America. There is nothing wrong with hope but you all need to be realistic. There arent that many Mandela's and Ghandi's in this world.

I really hope you vote for someone who understands the world. Go for Mcain if you have to. But what ever you do do not give the world another on–the-job -raining president..

Jose   January 12th, 2008 10:08 am ET

FOR THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES HILLARY !

Melissa   January 12th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I think it is all a pipe dream.

I am all for women's rights and equality, but I can't see Hillary's truthfulness in all this. It is all hype and more Clinton Politics designed by very smart political science majors.

Go for the substance!

Who is more qualified than Mitt Romney?

You wishful thinking democrats don't get it…..at all.

Concerned American   January 12th, 2008 10:20 am ET

After reading these comments I felt I had to comment as well.
What does a candidate's personal life have to do with what they can do for us as President? My answer is NOTHING! In my opinion Bill Clinton will go down as one of the best Presidents this country ever had.
You know what I remember about the Clinton admistration?
Yes , I remember the scandal, but more importantly I remember, plenty of jobs, great economy, no national debt, not having to worry about foreclosures, affordable gas prices, affordable heating oil & no war. America had a great image and we were respected as a country and nations respected our president and they still respect Bill Clinton now. Do you all remember the cheers and smiling faces when he traveled abroad? He still gets the same treatment now. That's what I remember, that's what I notice. Those are the issues facing us now. Do I care what he did in his private life? No. What he did and with whom, didn't take away from what he did for this country and what he did for the American people. We haven't had it that good in 7 years. What does what happen 8-10 years ago have to do with NOW? This is not about Bill Clinton this is about Hilary Clinton and what she can do for our country and for the American people. Everyone looks at the image of a candidate instead of looking at what a candidate stands for. Black/female? Who cares. Give me someone who can lead us into a better future, for us and for our children.

Yes, Sen. Clinton failed with her healthcare plan when she was first lady, but don't you think that as smart as this lady is, that she learned from that experience? What didn't work and what will work? If you talk to New Yorkers they will tell you that Sen. Clinton has done good things for them. In the same vain, Sen. Obama can't even be bothered to vote on issues that are important for his state. "Present" doesn't count as a vote in my opinion. I've gotten this information from family members living in these states.
Sen. Obama speaks of "Change", but how can he make changes to our country when he hasn't made any changes to the state he represents.

Do you want someone who can lead us or someone what says he can? Until Sen. Obama can show me, not tell me that he can lead this country sucessfully into the future, I can't honesty support him. He hasn't proved anything to me. Yet.

Concerned American

john   January 12th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Support you Hillary!

charlotte   January 12th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Dear John, The former president was not impeached, the GOP tried to, but failed. No wonder with the Newts having there own little secrets. Also, google rezko, maybe you can become enlightened.

Jack   January 12th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Hillary would not be where she is without her husband. She is no role model for the women of America as she is riding on the coattails of her husband and stuck with him even though he is a well know adulterer. The best hope for the Democrats and America is OBAMA. Bill Clinton will throw away any respect he has if he continues to use subtle racist attacks on Obama and that will be a shame.

Karen   January 12th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Has anyone noticed Obama supporters have turned into blowhards like him? They go on and on and on and on and on and on. Neither he nor they can get enough of the sound of their own voices. I think they are trying to put Nobama's to sleep for the elections.

I saw some of Clinton in Nevada. No one is an illegal…. was frankly very disappointing to this candidate. I am tired of the Dem position on illegal immigration.

Tod McGinley,Sun City Center, Florida   January 12th, 2008 11:03 am ET

It amazes me how scared men are to have a women in the White House! Did they ever stop to think that this may be the one person who can straighten out this mess we are now in or are they afraid to have this happen? Experience is still the most important factor to win this election. I can't believe some of the sarcastic statements that have been said by stupid men. Let's wake up before it is too late, & elect the right person. Go Hillary, & no matter what happens, you are still the best suited for this very important job.

Melody Smith   January 12th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Our party has never been so divided … I am sure the Republicans are replacing their dirty pages in their play book with these comments. I want a President who has the experience to do the job right now. We can't afford a learning curve plan and simple no disrespect to anyone. We are following behind the worst president in Americans history and we need someone with proven experience to get the job done. No learning on the job for this JOB….

Go Hillary   January 12th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Re Obama — what's the point of electing a loud mouth (his voice just grates on me) who's going to get assassinated in 6 months? Really kinda dumb.

nadeem   January 12th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Oligarchy: a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society (whether distinguished by wealth, family or military powers).

Great Definition and appropriate given where we are in Americas history.

On endorsements:

Hillary got most of here endorsements early on and therefore are not news, there is no bias here just poor timing on the part of the Clinton campaign. They announced their endorsements when no one was paying attention.

Red state democrats are leaning towards Obama. Why? They are tires of losing in their state and want someone who has a chance of carrying a red state. Even Hillary admits she can't do this.

Finally, Hilary is becoming more divisive by the day. He comment the other day in front of a large Latino crowd - "No woman is illegal"

Politically it will push away men, leaning republicans and lndipendants.

It is also starting a Gender War. America is divided enough we do not need a high ranking politician creating another fissure.

Mario   January 12th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Hitlery just SHUTUP! what do you mean you found you own voice, it has never been missing you idiot femanist nazi witch! that is one of your many problems, you talk to much and eat way more than any of the other candidates you fat slob!

Nobody cares about you and your loser husband, you will lose becasue people are tired of your one tune attitude that went out years ago, your stuck in the past, so back to the pasture where you came from and shut the heck up!

Go Obuma!

Mario   January 12th, 2008 11:35 am ET

IRON MY SHIRT! IRON MY SHIRT!
Go Obuma!!

DPP   January 12th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Former UK Prime Minister Margarette Thatcher famous quote should apply to everyday's life. At work, in business, and in politics: "If you want something to be said, ask a Man; if you want something to be done, ask a Woman". Are the women listening?

John S. Maine   January 12th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Hillary Clinton scares my family seriously!

Concerned American   January 12th, 2008 11:51 am ET

To Jack-

Not a role model for the women of America? Who are you to make a statement like that? Are you a woman? Since Jack is how you signed this blog, I can only guess that you are not. If you are a woman, you can't speak for all women. They do have minds of their own and can speak for themselves. This presidential race is not about gender or race it's about who is going to lead us.
Do you know how many adulterers there are in this country? Are you saying that no man or woman who commits adultery should be forgiven? No wonder the divorce rate is so high.
Have you forgotten that JFK used to sneak Marilyn Monroe into the White House? Jackie stuck with him and I think everyone will agree that he was a wonderful president and Jackie was a strong woman. It takes a STRONG woman to stay with a man that has cheated on her. It's going to take a strong CANDIDATE to lead this country. Neither candidate has convinced me that they are the right person for president yet, but you can bet sex and race will not play a factor in how I vote.
I don't care if our next president is Black or White, Male or Female. I want someone who will make our country strong again.

BobW   January 12th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

"If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, he will fail to carry a single sounther or western state. He will not be able to carry many midwestern states which will give the election to the Republican nominee regardless of who he is. Obama is simply too inexperienced to be President. If he is elected like George Bush was, he will make an equal mess of the Presidency."

Here we go…Hillary supporters equating Obama to George Bush. I suppose next they will insist he is really Idi Amin Dada's love child! Please people, use some logic along with your rhetoric and try to find some evidence to back it up beyond just your opinion.

As to Obama's granny living in poverty, I suggest people learn a little about the politics of the region. In relative terms, she is living as part of the upper class compared to the thousands of people living in the slums. In Kenya and throught Africa, only the ruling class is permitted to live in the lap of luxury.

Ginny Ca   January 12th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

To JohnS Your entire first paragraph is nothing but lies. They were dispicable lies generated by Republicans after Bush was elected; they were actually investigated and all proven to be lies. The Clintons took NOTHING out of the White House that didn't rightfully belong to them. As for the W's being taken off all the keyboards, that was the biggest crock of all. It NEVER happened!

I can't believe that after 8 years of an unelected, war-mongering, president, you are still spewing lies born of hate, spite, and desperation.

Why don't you educate yourself before smearing Clinton's record? If you have the acorns and the attention span, go to HillaryClinton.com and read about the accomplishments of her 35 years of public service. It is an astounding record of tireless work on behalf of children and the middle class. Her entire adult life has been dedicated to making life better for all Americans.

It is mind-boggling when you say "We put Bush in the White House because of his promise of morality, of restoring some sense of respectability to our presidency". Oh yeah, how'd that work out for ya'? We, and our children and grandchildren, will be paying for decades for the damage done by your sociopathic, amoral president who stole the White House and then swaggered around boasting that he had been given a mandate by the American people. Mandate, my foot! He didn't get the popular vote and had to rely on his daddy's appointed Supreme Court justices to hand him the first election. Diebold voting machines, closing voting precincts in poor, minority areas early, and directing many in heavily Democratic areas to the wrong precincts handed him his "reelection".

Some of the Republican lies may have worked once, but that ship has sailed and no one is jumping aboard again. The old adage still rings true: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Ada   January 12th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Nancy Pelosi would be the first female president, not this fraud. I used to like the democrats until I got to know the Clintons very well. I have never voted before, and I was considering joining the democrats someday. if the Cintons are what the democrats represent, then I will become an independent. This will give me the opportunity to choose someone I want, such as Mac over hill. The political style of the Clintons reminds me of those corrupt African leaders.

Obama08

DLH   January 12th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Does anyone remember the Chris Rock movei "Head of State"????
Just like in the movie, Obama supporters are falling for the "deceit by the government" –to further divide the party in hopes of electing another "Bush-like" president.

We now have an electable nominee in Hillary (and we get Bill again, as a bonus)!!!

Hillary you have my vote in 2008!!

Bill in Montgomery, AL   January 12th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

That's right, Hillary, time to drag out the friends and family so we can hear what a great, considerate, kind, caring, wonderful, passionate, outstanding, etc., etc., person you are. While you're at it, can we see the tears? Gosh, I think I'm going to cry just thinking about what a wonderful person your are. I also heard that there was no Mother Theresa, that that was actually you, in disguise.

Ada   January 12th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

All of you complaining about Obama grandmother. You have to remember Obama did not have much money until now. As an African , you have to achieve things for yourself before thinking of helping family at home. Else, you will always have nothing. Maybe after the election he would look into helping her.

PBCOLEMAN   January 12th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Why don't we cut through the chase . . . The Republicans messes up royally over the last 8 years and now its time for Democrats to clean up the mess. Hillary and Barack should team up. I think there respective skills, intelligence and backgrounds would make a great partnership.

Bill in Montgomery, AL   January 12th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Can someone tell me how long it's been since we last saw Hillary's tears? Time to bring them out, Hillary, so we can all see how compassionate and caring you are. Hillary, you and your husband are both fakes. Maybe after you loose the primaries, maybe both of you will just disappear from teh scene. I hope so!!!

Kevin Topeka, KS   January 12th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I, as a Democrat, do not want another Republican as president. The true change in our country will occur when, and if, we have a Democrat president working with a Democrat Congress. We Democrats, and the country as a whole, wants and needs a Democrat in the oval office. We Democrats will lose this election, if these postings are any evidence. As Democrats, we have to step back and reason this out. It looks like our candidate is going to be either the first black or the first female to run for president. That's a big deal, an historic thing.
The threats being made on this blog, supposedly by lifelong Democrats, that they will vote Republican or Independent if their chosen candidate is not the party's nominee, is infuriating. The only thing that will accomplish is insuring a Republican gets to the White House. Nominating the first black or the first woman is already a risky proposition. Is the majority of America ready to vote for that in a general election? Leave your racist or sexist leanings at home. Stand by your party's nominee or prepare for 4 to 8 more years of war, worldwide hatred of the US, a failing economy and a further declining value of the dollar.

chandra perera   January 12th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

change is a woman in the white house!

Diana from SA, Tx   January 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I'm astonished at the level of hostility and animosity of many of the comments directed at Mrs. Clinton. As an American considering her for president I have been subjected to these same attitudes; however, when I ask for solid reasons behind these outbursts, I find most of these people are only repeating things they've heard not facts. Few are informed of her voting record, accomplishments and experience much less her goals for America's future. It would behoove all of us to spend some time educating ourselves on the candidates rather than focusing on the sound bite of the day. If you have use of the internet to voice your opinion, start first by using it to research the candidate instead of spewing your venom.

Mary Freeman   January 12th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I had the priviledge of meeting Senator Clinton in Williamsburg a few years ago
and I was very impressed with her total attention to me and what I had to say. I
fully believe she is the most qualified person to be our President. Public life is so
very difficult but she has handled herself in all aspects admirably in my opinion.
I think she is the strongest and most experienced candidate and will represent all interest's of America's diverse population; mainly I TRUST her to do the job. She does not have to prove herself to me, I have observed her through most of her career and I have TOTAL belief in her.
Stay strong Hillary and know a lot of people feel the same as I do!! Thank goodness!! We really need you for our President.

chandra   January 12th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

When Lou Dobbs goes on nightly about the wrongs of this country, he tells it like it is. Why are Governmental Officials not paying attention…act quickly to correct the issues. Instead ,they ignore the yelling and cries…of the people…Poor Mr. Dobb…he is what the governmental officials call "unfit" because he is "dead-on" right to voice his anger and disgust…too bad the Officials don't see it that way. Ms. C. Jugmohan

Mary   January 12th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

To Concerned American

The ex-presidents personal life does matter, he has shown a complete lack of honesty and intregity, as has billery. It matter a great deal. Please do some research on both of them.

Alice Black   January 12th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Obama's plan for healthcare in this country does NOT cover everyone! Hillary Clinton's plan DOES. Look at the facts: Obama says he will work with insurance companies to ask them to make insurance more affordable (good luck in that), AND he says that once insurance is "affordable" (whatever that means), that everyone will just go out and buy it - even young twenty year olds with low paying jobs! Yeah, right. Last time I checked, most young people thought they were "indestructable", and would rather go out and buy a new flat screen TV, instead of buying health insurance. Obama shows a real lack of understanding of human nature, when he says that young people will all rush out and buy insurance, all on their own! The reality is that everyone needs insurance - because we ALL have to pay for the irresponsible people who refuse to buy their own insurance, once those people get sick (the hospitals raise OUR costs to cover those uninsured people.) People need to pay their fair share. Obama doesn't understand this basic principle - scary! That's why he needs more experience, and time to study issues, before he could even think about becoming president.

I've noticed that many people, especially young people who support Obama, have NO IDEA of his specific proposals - they are just emotionally swept away by his grandiose "bible revival" style speeches. We need more than just public speaking skills in our next president - we need someone who thoroughly studies problems, pays attention, and develops solutions to our country's complicated issues. We don't need someone who watches a football game in the middle of a national debate (Obama admitted to this during the debate in NH last week.)

Alice Black   January 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

My family (including my teen girls and my senior citizen parents) have met Hillary in person, and feel completely safe and comfortable knowing she will do the best for our country. My husband and I are both hard working middle class people, struggling for the last eight years under Bush, and we can't wait for Hillary to come in and clean up the mess our country has become.

Hillary '08!!

Jensen   January 12th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Susan and John Maine - stop being drama queens! Think, don't just react.

b2008   January 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

That is a phony as a $14 dollar bill. PLEASE!

Alice Black   January 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

You can't change something until you understand what you are changing. You need knowlege, experience, and a real plan - not just a pretty speech.

magella   January 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

hillary get my vote she good for take care of all people and have a better help care than obama he has no experiance

Alice Black   January 12th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

My family (including my teen girls and my senior citizen parents) have met Hillary in person, and feel completely safe and comfortable knowing she will do the best for our country. My husband and I are both hard working middle class people, struggling for the last eight years under Bush, and we can't wait for Hillary to come in and clean up the mess our country has become.

Hillary '08!!

Alice Black   January 12th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I've noticed that many people, especially young people who support Obama, have NO IDEA of his specific proposals - they are just emotionally swept away by his grandiose "bible revival" style speeches. We need more than just public speaking skills in our next president - we need someone who thoroughly studies problems, pays attention, and develops solutions to our country's complicated issues. We don't need someone who watches a football game in the middle of a national debate (Obama admitted to this during the debate in NH last week.)

Ludia Charles   January 12th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I have one question for the people who have dared comparing Obama Barack to Dr. Martin Luther King: what has he (Obama) done to deserve such honnor, rather than to read aloud, whatever was written for him , or maybe by him (with a little help) on a piece of paper? Dr. Luther King moved mountains and gave his life for the cause of blacks in USA. So, if you think that you deserve that honnor, then go ahead and run for Dr. King's seat in order to continue his work. We still need people with "a dream" to help us wake up from our many nightmares .

A black woman!

Deb   January 12th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

A perfect example of the media being anti-Hillary–at all costs. Last night I heard two pundits discussing how McCain has "learned" from his earlier position on immigration and adjusted his position accordingly. If Hillary, or onay Democrat "learns" and adjusts, it's called flip flopping. We can all learn and adjust according to the current problems—except, that is, for Democrats. Who want a president who can not process and forward and adjust a position accoridng to the needs of the country and the well-being of its citizens.

Erdy   January 12th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Vote for HILLARY CLINTON NAD WIN USD. 10,000,000.00

Erdy   January 12th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Vote for HILLARY CLINTON AND WIN USD. 10,000,000.00 Jackpot

NO VOTE FOR OBAMA BINLDEN BEACAUSE IF DO SO, WIN 4 YEARS OF UNCERTAINTY, DISASTER, PAIN AND RECESSION.

WE LOVE HILLARY AND WE WANT HER TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

Alice Black   January 12th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

FINALLY my comments from earlier were posted. Sorry for the repetition - my comments sat in the "moderation" pergatory for hours, long after other comments were posted, for some reason, so I reposted in attempt to at least get something up on the board. I've heard this has happened to a few other posters as well- especially if someone says something critical about CNN, or criticizes the article/author's take on an issue. If this continues, and looks biased, I'm sure that people will bring it to the attention of the local news, 20/20, or some other organization.

Anita   January 12th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

Now this is what I feel about Obama and the people who think he is the better candidate. Well said MLK.

Clinton 08

P.S.
Lou Dobbs only spoke the truth. Many of us feel the same.

John S. Maine   January 12th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Hillary scares my family almost as much as the most Reverend Mike Huckabee does.

John S. Maine   January 12th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The best ticket in 2008 Mike Huckabee and Hillary Clinton. Mike will come out of the closet any day know and show everyone he is a Democrat.

Concerned American   January 12th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

To Mary

Thank you for the advise and I have done my RESEARCH on both, thank you very much. I still stand by my opinion that the ex-president's personal life had no bearing on how he ran the country. Case in point…Bush has a squeaky clean personal life and he's run this country into the ground and is a liar. But heah, if you would rather have a squeaky clean president instead of a well lead country, I can see why we are in so much trouble.

Besides Bill Clinton isn't the one running for president. So unless he's done some thing illegal in the last 7 years, I don't care who he shares his bed or body with. He's a man.

A concerned American.

Concerned American   January 12th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

No disrespect to anyone on this blog.. some of you, I have notice are already doing it.

The Media is biased? No! I would never have guessed. The national cable news stations, I have noticed from speaking with people in my town, and reading these blogs are starting to P*ss people off. I don't even bother with them very often anymore. I come on here to read what is going on. I want informaton about ALL the candidates and all I'm hearing from the media is about Sen. Obama …okay I have enough information of his "Change" already. What about the other candidates? So, I took it upon myself to research each candidate. I have learned more about them by doing my own research then by listening to biased reporting. I will not vote to accomodate the media… I will not vote based on gender…I will not vote based on race and I will not vote based on what the lastest trend might be. That's the problem with trends, they fade. I will vote on the best candidate I feel will be able to lead this country into a better future for this generation and the ones to come.

My advise to everyone reading this is to research each of the candidate until you feel you have all the information you need to your satifaction to vote smart and well.

A concerned American

lynn parker   January 12th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

No matter who gets the nomination for the Dems. I would not , under any circumstances vote for Obama(BO).

He may have been born in Hawaii,which was admitted as a state in 1959, just a short time before BO was born, but he is certainly not a true American. He has had two Muslin fathers and was educated as a Muslin. No thanks! Not interested in that background and past for President of our country (not his country).

Obama's Church does not allow White people to either belong to his Church or attend services. How can such an anti American bring the USA together for all people.

We have had enough sepratism with our Pres. (GWB) with his Nazi background, his wish to be Dictator and his religious beliefs that if you follow any other religion you are doomed . The man has done more harm to this country and the world, we do not need another president who is a bigot with a very shady past.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 12th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

The kind of experience that Hillary Clinton brings to the table is " more of the same or worse". She is a lightening rod for all that is wrong with Washington , and every time Bill opens his mouth , its another vote for OBAMA……."thank you Bill".

Obama has a track record of crossing party lines and b