January 11, 2008
Posted: 11:02 PM ET
 Hillary Clinton looked shocked by one young man's question Friday.
Hillary Clinton looked shocked by one young man's question Friday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Voters ask a lot of the nation’s White House hopefuls, but Democrat Hillary Clinton looked particularly taken aback by a request from one attendee at a Friday campaign event in the Los Angeles area.

"Hillary, marry me, baby," a man yelled at the New York senator as she finished her economic address and prepared to take questions.

The crowd erupted in laughter, and Clinton looked genuinely shocked as she turned to face the questioner.

"That is certainly the kindest offer I've had in a while," Clinton said to loud cheers.

But she added immediately, "I'd probably be arrested."

Clinton visited delegate-rich California — one of the more than two dozen states to vote February 5 — to lay her economic stimulus package.

The shouted proposal was markedly friendlier than an incident in New Hampshire Monday, when a man yelled at her to "Iron my shirt."

"Ah, the remnants of sexism — alive and well," Clinton responded then.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


hughvic   January 29th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

kruger, if you think the teary-eye chokey-throat schtick was authentic, I trust you bowed before Her Majesty at the wax museum. When candidates defy the pundits, they go into the balloting firm in their conviction that they will prevail despite the odds or the prognostications, or both. Hillary and her husband were instead making (a) light of the primary's importance and (b) excuses for the loss. That's called a set-up. It set up Hillary as underdog, so that the story of her victory would not be just another story of a primary win, but instead a BIG story of a SURPRISE BREAKTHROUGH! This sort of thing happens all the time in expensive elections; you can even trace the provenance of the various set-up "plays" to particular consultants, with some of whom I happen to have worked. There were all kinds of manipulations in that primary, but was it "rigged", like CNN's GOP "debate" in Florida? Nah. Not really. Nothing like the '60 NH primary was bought by Joe Kennedy. That was clear-cut. Things aren't about fat envelopes these days; favor-trading and patronage jobs, sure, but mostly they're about who's better at manipulating the major U.S. media, which long ago gave up attempting journalism, along with any pretense of objectivity. You may think these comments partisan. They're not. It's still a great and lovable country, and its system of governance works in spite of the politicians and their fixers.

kruger   January 26th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

to all the clowns who say they the elections in NH was rigged, I say this - get a life. You folks make me sick. Her win in NH made the political pundits and the likes eat their own crow. To me this is fair and square. Stop whining. Infact it is the likes of Chris Mathews, Tim Russert et al who had injected the race issue. Add to this list the boyish looking but venomous Tucker Carlson and Mikha Brezezinsky. The latter was tolerable for awhile and now this woman thinks she has earned her right to talk ill of the Clintons. She is just as arrogant as her old man Zbignew Brezeznsky. Of course I am waiting for the day when Tucker Carlson is made to eat his other shoe. Of course this was the famous episode on CNN's "CROSSFIRE" a few years ago and after that he was booted out and then the program was discontinued. It is so very clear in my memory. Was a great day for me watching Tucker Carlson's face.

hughvic   January 15th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Now, maynard. Just because the answer to all three is Yes, doesn't mean that you should pose loaded questions. Shame on you.

Worship Hillary Indeed! Cast your spent condoms at her feet, your recycled hemp to carpet her way! Bow down! Prostrate thyself! Spare not the seed that brings human desolation to the Face of our Mother Gaia! Let not Nature be denatured by the unnatural natures of the ones not Her creatures! For the High Priest Munchausen of Oslo has prophesied that this generation of the Time of Buum and Ur will see the Incarnation of the Mother so long awaited! Behold, Gaia's Vulcan belly is in heat! In the New Solar Year She will come at last, bringing judgment upon the soldier and the banker alike, and restoring to the Sacred Place the holy trade in carbon indulgences! She will disclose to us Her merciful intent for the perfection of our bodies in Her Likeness, and give unto us the sacred blueprints of the Temples of Prius and Gyna, that both breeder and Sapphist might enjoy the Blessed Sacraments of the Turkey Baster and the Loving Dispatch of the inconvenient! It shall be Her pleasure to cool the waters and bring Accord to berg and burg!

WORSHIP HILLARY!!!!

maynard   January 14th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

this is the third time that my comments were not posted for more than five mins on this blog WHATS THE MATTER DOES THE TRUTH HURT OR DOES IT JUST MAKES SENSE ARE YOU ASHAMED OF YOUR RECORD

Frank Mayans   January 14th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

WORSHIP HILLARY!!!!

I was the one who proposed to Hillary and it was not planted!

hughvic   January 13th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Thanks for sharing, Don. Now if only you were old enough to vote for her…

Don Kosin   January 13th, 2008 9:15 am ET

I would marry Hillary in a HEARTBEAT! She is a babe that has power. My two favorite things in a woman are age beauty and power. She has them all.

hughvic   January 13th, 2008 8:56 am ET

Hi DJ. Please look at the end of either the "I Do Have Emotions" string or the "Clinton Gets Emotional in New Hampshire" string, herein. You're exactly right. Possibly more so than you think.

DJ   January 13th, 2008 5:15 am ET

This is so fake. Mrs. Clinton Knows it. This was complete setup to get attention in the media. Oh My God……… I want to cry, well Hilary did. I'm a democrat, if she wins the nomination I would vote republication first. The campaign is so dirty with their tricks to get votes. I want to marry you, huh.? Who thinks of these crazy punch lines.

shatteredmen   January 13th, 2008 1:50 am ET

The shouted proposal was markedly friendlier than an incident in New Hampshire Monday, when a man yelled at her to "Iron my shirt."

"Ah, the remnants of sexism — alive and well," Clinton responded then.

An no one is able to connect the dots that this was a perfect set up for Hilary to have planted this person so she can play her gender card which she does as well as she plays the tears?

Patson-G   January 12th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

Well, " hell ary " oopss my bad! Hillary has to remember that it doesn't take a woman to act and/ or like a man to be a "strong woman"….. being iced cold, frigid and faking your emotions don't make a woman strong. Maybe deep inside she never accepted herself as a woman or had trouble dealing with her womanhood, remember she said while in college, she was the one who approached Bill, not the other way around. Now the question is what do we call a woman who take the initiative of going after an unknown man???? Maybe her failure in playing fully her role as a suppove woman sent her husband into another wonan's hands.
Did she really forgive Bill ? is she still married to him out of guilt ? is Bill just fighting her battle this hard ( jeopardizing the love and admiration American and the World have for him) to give her the White house and de facto get her " forgiveness"? If she doesn't elected as president will she still be married to Bill? She need to do a serious introspection before defeat turns her into an implosion.

Andrew, Evansville, IN   January 12th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Whew…that is one UGLY woman…INSIDE and OUT.

Olivia   January 12th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

This is truly the most sexist country in the entire world (well maybe with the exception of the muslim countries) even Argentina picked a woman president. Who by the way is replacing her husband.

Olivia   January 12th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Correction: Clinton will boldly take us to where no man has gone before. clinton 08

Olivia   January 12th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

John, Scotland, United Kingdom January 12, 2008 5:19 pm ET

The democrats are in danger of throwing the general election if the Clinton and Obama camps -and their supporters- don't calm down

You are absolutely right. But for the Clinton supporters John we are fighting for the respect of not only this great woman but the for respect of the democratic party. No one can honestly say Obama is the one. We can't stand in silent of this.

Clinton will boldly take us to where no man has been before. clinton 08

doctor implant   January 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

moderator where is my comment i posted in morning.

Alvin   January 12th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

During Clinton's regime, the world has a very high regard for the United States. The economy was on the rise… so and so… Sadly, the world's view of America changed for the worse. I would love to see the old America again, reason why I would go for Hillary. Change is not bad, however, a tried and tested experience counts more. Change has drawbacks- uncertainties. But, if change is coupled with experience, you certainly have something.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 12th, 2008 9:08 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 bringing people together to find solutions , and SOLUTIONS is what this country needs.

OBAMA 08

Amy   January 12th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Hillary-ous!!! As a female, I find this type of gender pandering as simply pathetic.

I want a woman one day as President. But one who can make us proud that she earned her status on her own merit. Not on her husbands name, his experience, and her tears. Hillary is not the right woman for the job. We have many better women to choose from in this country whose last name is not Clinton.

Charles Best   January 12th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

You know the old saying, Sticks and stones may break your bones but words will never harm you, keep up with your dream and you just may be our next president. You have my vote.

Vi   January 12th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Hillary took it on the right way

Jane Dick   January 12th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

We don't need a crybaby in the White House!

Bill in Montgomery, AL   January 12th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I'll bet Billary is hoping she'll accept the marriage proposal so he doesn't have to sleep with her anymore!!!!

Adam Smith   January 12th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Clinton and Obama are all style and no substance. Edwards is the only choice for the nomination he will change things. The only change Clinton and Obama will perform is changing the sheets for big business.

Neel ny, ny   January 12th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

RG, Tampa, FL January 12, 2008 5:14 pm ET
More than anything, I am amazed at how illiterate these Clinton and Obama supporters are. It is sad that so many people cannot properly spell simple words or construct simple sentences. Are you REALLY this illiterate, or is this the result of the text messaging craze?

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Please educate us!!!!

It is really annoying to see these type of comments. I am sure you paid extra attention to your spellings since your were critizing others. I don't think people been graded on expressing their opinion.

Just relax!!!

Hillarylover in Texas   January 12th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I agree w/ you John, Scotland, United Kingdom. For myself - I am beyond words. I know I shouldn't let anyone of this Obama bs get to me but it does. To me its the principle of it all. Obama is not good enough to run. He shouldn't have run. Had he stayed out maybe Biden would still be in. Which we all know all tons more experience. The media playing with minds is unbelievable. The weak minds. Die hard democrats are not playing into anything Obama is saying. If you read the blogs the more he speaks the more people become convinced he is just a broken record. As an american I cannot keep quiet even though I agree with you sir. As we speak this is beginning to unravel and the democratic party is doing nothing.

JOHNSON   January 12th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

OBAMA LOVES YOU TOO..WHY NOT TEAM UP.

Anita   January 12th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.
–English Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

WE do not support Clinton because she is woman. WE support her because we know she can get the job done.

WE love you Clinton - we support you100%.

Willy   January 12th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

They have same sex marriage in LA?

Andrea in Texas   January 12th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Not bad for a woman @ her age. That was beautiful. God Bless Hillary.

Me, Woodbridge, NJ   January 12th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Doesn't everyone see how foolish it is to make a news story out of what someone heckles? It just encourages other people to do it, which then gets reported on, and we the voters are missing out on what the candidates say about real issues.

Jack Jett   January 12th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I think it was Chris Matthews……only the question was directed at Bill

John, Scotland, United Kingdom   January 12th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

The democrats are in danger of throwing the general election if the Clinton and Obama camps -and their supporters- don't calm down. There is no doubt Obama ia a brilliant, inspiring orator and is hugely exciting for this reason. There is no doubt Hillary has experience coming out of every orifice. Furthermore, there is no doubt America and Americans need change.
But what would they do as Commander in Chief ? How will they embody change ?
The issues must be at the forefront in deciding who can deliver what America needs right now and for the next few years.
The cynics and conspiracy theorists need to step aside and allow for constructive
and detailed debate on the issues most important to Americans, as opposed to hi-jacking message boards with posts one would expect from High School students.
This election is not about Black v's White, Woman v's Man. It should not be won by the candidate with the most catchy slogans or with the best comic response to heckles.
America votes: choose carefully. The World can't wait forever for you to get it right.

RG, Tampa, FL   January 12th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

More than anything, I am amazed at how illiterate these Clinton and Obama supporters are. It is sad that so many people cannot properly spell simple words or construct simple sentences. Are you REALLY this illiterate, or is this the result of the text messaging craze?

Raymond   January 12th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Hillary is a fake paid by the lobbyist to work on their behalf…that's why she gets more media coverage than anybody else!!

She is a FAKE.!!!

Obama is the answer for the USA….Go Obama!!!!

Roger Amante   January 12th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Edwards doesn't belong to bug companies, NAT, but he belongs to the Council of Foreign Relations. So, Edwards may have the illusion of a good cnadidate, but he truly doesn't. He has little experience and he is the deifintion of a democratic pushover. He always follows the democratic party and never follows his own beliefs. That kind of weakness is unacceptable in any president.

Ron Paul 2008

and kucinich isn't that bad. just because he saw a ufo doesn't have anything to do with how he is as a president, Kris. He actually has good values and stands up for the American people. You should look him up too.

KayTee   January 12th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I can not believe that if Hilary is elected, that we will be lead by none other than Bill Clinton (you know the one that signed into law the biggest tax increase ever).

CensoredByCNN   January 12th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Why would anyone want to marry Hillary?

NAT   January 12th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

i'm a minority living in Pennsylvania (a black young guy who goes to college) and i think the best candidate now is Edwards - he has no relations what so ever with any of the big companies - drug and oil so IF he gets elected i think he might and WILL do something about cooperate America greed that is going on unchecked ravishing the middle class right now. But since he hasn't accepted any money from this BILLION dollar companies, he is GREATLY underfunded. So who is the NEXT best thing?
OBAMA? come on people this is a guy who is willing to talk to people like Chavez and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who openly have called America "the dwelling place of the devil". In other words, he is willing to COMPROMISE with people like these- people who deny that the HOLOCAUST has ever happened. COME THE HELL ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So although i can't vote for the primaries, I will be more than HAPPY to vote for HILARY on the general election. AFTER SHE HAS WON THE PRIMARIES that means…….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To all the African Americans out there do not forget that no president (other than Lincoln, of course) has done more for the African Americans like Bill Clinton. Which by the way won him the honorary African-American title.

IT IS NOT WHO YOU ARE (black, white, man, woman, gay, staright) IT IS WHAT YOU HAVE DONE???? WHAT HAVE THEY ACHIEVED??????

I can't remember one thing Obama has claimed to have achieved other than saying: ' I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO OPPOSED THE IRAQ WAR"…….. although he wasn't even in the SENATE at that time……………good one there Obama…….haaaaa

Sue   January 12th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

4 Reasons why Hillary should NOT be the democratic nominee:

Hillary Clinton might win the nomination, but there are a number of problems with selecting her:

(1)Recent polls have shown that 50% of the country won’t vote for her in the general election under ANY circumstances, so she’s already playing on a really short field. It’s tough to win if half the country has turned its back on your candidacy and you don’t know for sure if you have the full support of the other half.

(2)The republicans want to run against her because they have 20 years’ worth of dirt against the Clintons to regurgitate in swiftboat ads during the general election.

(3)She needs independents to win, and Obama polls better than her with independents in general election match-ups.

(4)Bloomberg’s group, Unity08, has made it very clear that unless the parties nominate candidates that are NOT polarizing, they will place a very well-funded independent candidate (i.e. Bloomberg – who has up to $1 BILLION to spend) into the race. In other words they will throw in a SPOILER. Bloomberg is Ralph Nader X100. Hillary is the most polarizing candidate in either race, and she’s the one who 50% of the country won’t vote for in the general election, and who has a greater problem attracting independents – and the polls show this is in a two-party race WITHOUT a spoiler. So, the presence of a spoiler in the race is going to hurt Hillary (i.e. democrats) the most. Given these facts, I think Unity08 has been formed to stop Hillary from becoming president.

I think if democrats insist on nominating Hillary, we will for sure be in for 8 more years of republican rule.

Ed   January 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

If you believe this guy was genuine I have so much stuff I want to sell you.
Good Lord, have these people absolutely no shame. This guy is obviously as a plant hoping to generate the male interest in Hill.
Clinton Inc. must think we are all turnips that fell off the truck last night.

Kris   January 12th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Obama supporters are hilarious. It is sad to see how much you fall for speeches instead of focusing issues and policies. And now you take Kucinich - the man who saw a UFO - seriously.

This is so sad to see.

Roger Amante   January 12th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Hey everyone! Just wanted you to consider another strong candidate. Just take 5-10 minutes and your vote may actually change. Look up Ron Paul at Wikipedia, or ww.ronpaul2008.com. Against the Patriot Act. Supporter of gun rights. Never voted to raise taxes. Against Patriot Act. Against Real ID Act. Against IRS. Graduate of Gettysburg and Duke (has a masters). Delivered over 4000 babies. Voted against war. Wants states to decide on abortion rights. Acclaimed by Ronald Reagan. Flight Surgeon in military. Look him up. You'll see that he stands for America more than any other candidate.

Ron Paul 2008

NC   January 12th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

There were 27 delegate votes to be had (22- earned; 5-at large) in NH. At the end of the day Edwards had 4, Clinton had 12 (9-earned; 2-at large), and Obama had 13 (9-earned; 3-at large). Check the record and do the math.

Michele   January 12th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Hillary is a member of the council on foreign relations. So are most other candidates except Ron Paul. These people care more about other countries than America. Do your research people. I used to be a blind democrat and follow the leader but now actually care enough to research the person that wins my vote.

James Smith   January 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

news wire- 12 Jan 08
“In exit polls of voters in last Tuesday's New Hampshire presidential primaries, people in both parties named the economy as their top concern, including 38 percent of Democrats and 31 percent of Republicans. Of those citing the economy, the most votes went to Hillary Rodham Clinton for Democrats and John McCain among Republicans — and each won their party's contest.”
The economy is getting worse, and that favors Hillary, whose plan echoes the successes of the Clinton years.

Butch Dillon   January 12th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

If anyone would know, Hillary should know whether sexism is alive and well. She lived with a sexual viper for over 35 years. Who's she kidding??? The stories from her campaign are becoming revolting because of their plasticity if nothing else.

Max   January 12th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Thank you Tom Davie!! Wow a post that actually makes sense!

Clinton and Obama need to explain what, besides Iraq (the issue de jour) they are going to do with our foreign policy. How about dealing with China, Russia, India and Pakistan, not to mention fundamentalist countries such as Saudia Arabia where, the irony is we buy their oil to drive our cars but they don't allow women to Drive IN S.A. This is really messed up. We should be boycotting countries that continue gender apartheid.

To Queer Planet– Please weigh in all the man-made disasters when spewing your population overgrowth (overblown) figures. The REAL problem is delivery of food and water resources to the populations, not just the limited resources. Try dealing with corrupt African governments like, um Mugabe and Kibake. Think about the Tsunamis, earthquakes, mudslides, terror attacks and wars that kill more people than we can count.

pat   January 12th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

im 68 yrs. old an seen alot of presidents but this woman can make a differents, she is a female john kennedy, she'll get the job done. forget all that clinton clinton, bush, bush, bs, she is her own person an you can count on her to do or at least try with all her heart an don,t forget the guts to do so. so really look at the canditates real close an choose wisely. vote fo hillery

pat   January 12th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

i am so dissapointed in all ted turners networks that they cant stay out of politics an just let the canidates duke it out. that they have to degrade a canidate such as hilly clinton, ted turner has a woman problem, an in his small mind no woman is going to be president. so hill keep blasting hillery every chance he gets through his news media. poor ted jane said no in 97 so your taking it out on all women.start giving all the possible candidates what they earned an respect then as equals . your news staff has coninually blasted hillery clintons campain fron day one. start being fair. hillery go girl.

Washington Voter   January 12th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Hillary is such a phoney as are her groupie supporters that she hires to plant "fan" comments on news sites like these… Fan frolicking assumes that the average American reader is an idiot and that elections can by peer pressure…

If she wins the candidacy based on her democrat diehard loyalist fanbase, she won't beat McCain in a general election… She's too fake, republicans and independents won't voter for her, and Americans are sick and tired of the media campaign spin game…

cole   January 12th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Clinton sounded more like Obama this morning addressing the Michigan crowd.
She seems willing to borrow whatever it takes to win but what can she really "deliver"? I think the news needs to downplay her victory in NH. She only won by 3%.
It wasn't overwhelming. Think, America, what's happening here?

NC   January 12th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

If you check the fine print, you'll discover that although Clinton won the popular vote Obama won the delgate count (ie. electorate) in NH. Do you recall how Gore lost the election while winning the popular vote? It's not enough to be POPULAR; a candidate must be 'elected' by the electorate.

Tom Davie   January 12th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Give me a break writes

……….Hillary is as fake as a 3 dollar bill. You don't know if she's gonna cry in one instance, or try to distort the records of Barack Obama in another. OBAMA IN '08!!!! YES WE CAN!…………

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YES WE CAN …………….do what?

Young people dont seem to understand how Washington works. They think any forrest gump can walk on in there and all the 20 year senators and other washington BULLIES are going to BOW on a silver platter to what a JUNIOR senator says.

He is going to get HIGHLY manipulated and will be a mouthpiece puppet. He has no experience to battle these people . He isnt going to UNITE anything.

Peruvian Jenny - New Jersey   January 12th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I am Resident Legal and I think this Country would be much better if Hillary Clinton is President. I am Consiente of not be American, but I support Hillary.
Any war should end up, it would be really Power. Seria everything different: Education, Health, Insurance, The Welfare of the Child, The Animal Welfare not beating or killing, for their skins to none in the World; For that they share the planet. I think She's The Change.

Marius   January 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

You Americans should be thankfull for great leaders such as Hillary Clinton. I am a South African and we have a total lack of leadership. The big talkers (such as Obama) are always the most corupt!!

Foreign observer   January 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

It's truly a striking feature of Amercan politics that there is so much focus on person rather than policy, charm of novelty instead of competence. You Americans may end up with the wrong man again (instead of the right woman.)

Kojo   January 12th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

The media has trivialised this election. As for the bias against HRC, it is so blatant that even Wolf Blitzer has fallen for it. The exception is almighty Lou Dobbs. Hate him or love him, i have found him to be open-minded as far as 2008 is concerned.

PS. Obama is just a dreamer. Go Hill

Charles in Salt Lake City, UT   January 12th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Hey CNN — I've had a perfectly reasonable comment "in moderation" since 3:04 am and it's now 12:14 pm. What gives? It sort of defeats the purpose of a dialogue blog when you're so untimely. Maybe if the moderators would pry their lips off from Hillary's derriere they could do their jobs.

Unless, of course, that IS their job.

paco george   January 12th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I can't support her because I feel she has had 8 years already. I for sure will not support Obama as he refuses to say the pledge or support our flag.

Patrick   January 12th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Hillary is our best hope to get this country back on track.

IOWA Voter   January 12th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Where is the article covering her plan to to jump start the economy? That was one of the main points for her stop in CA (along with the endorsement of CA's Lt. governor). It sickens me that the stupid question got all the media focus from the event.

Jack   January 12th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

This country needs Hillary Clinton. I can't wait to see who she picks as a running mate. Maybe she will ask John Edwards; he knows how to be a good #2 candidate.

P. MARTHA   January 12th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

No wonder! She's brainy, has a wonderful sense of humour, is beautifully physically fit, has the cutest smile in a long time, and she is genuinely concerned about others. Go Hill!!!

mike   January 12th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hillary ,Mrs president 2008

Robert   January 12th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

The poor guy is delusional. That's what happens when people are off their medication

Ole Olson   January 12th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

THis is nothing but a PLANT to make her seem more human.

edgar   January 12th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Enough of this emotion talk and lets get back to business as who will take our country to the next level, where we are falling behind to many industrial countries.

Obama is the only uniter and the one that will take us to the country we use to be.

Fran   January 12th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Please, Kucinich a little elf of a man who married a British woman half his age, only eats vegan, flaunts that "hey look at the woman smiling on my arm" "it's because I am vegan ' believes UFO's will take over if he isn't elected…already told his supporters to vote for Obama has NO OBJECTIVITY.

For those who want to dispute, I had dinner with the man and his very lovely wife in Litchfield, CT in September. If you need verification of that, email me, I'll be happy to show you the invite, and the pics.

Therefore, Kucinich has no moral authority to claim election rigging when he already has committed to Obama.

And for those who are thinking of trashing this or me, I am an Obama supporter. Go to CT on his website and you can see I am hosting a KO and fundraiser for him.

Now, LET'S STOP THIS CRAP. The lackluster, status quo GW repuks that are running are bashing the dems…..THE DEMS need to stop bashing each other. Lest you'll end up with a HuckaDOODLEbee and Guiliarcheaterani ticket in the White House.

Synergy   January 12th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

OK–Sorry– I don't normally blog, but I just need to get this thought out to the nation. I read a great book authored by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins entitiled "Left Behind". The book introduces a great man by the name of Nicoloae Carpathia Which ended up to be the Anticrist . This man was described as the new Romanian ambassador to the U.N. He was young, dashing, charming, persuasive, well dressed, well spoken, and no blemishes on his record. This man was very popular with with his colleagues and the people. He was in the lower house of deputies and rose to the occasion from nowhwere to unseat the President of Romania without an election. Everyone become under his hynotic power. Now the story goes on in the next books -Tribulation Force and of course, Nicolae. The Barrach Obahma story–in most respects, paints the same story.

I love you Oprah and all those who support this brother, but my gutt tells me these are the years before the coming of Christ.

Kelly   January 12th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I love that picture CNN!!! Priceless!

Hillary ROCKS!
Clinton '08 - Go Hillary!!!!!!!

JOhn   January 12th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

The new hampshire primary rigged??? oh come on!!!! The pre-vote polling showed Obama getting 38% of the vote—and guess what, he did!!!! Clinton just happened to get more people out there to show up

Synergy   January 12th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

OK–Sorry– I dont normally blog, but I just need to get this thought out to the nation. I read a great book authored by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins entitiled "Left Behind". The book introduces a great man by the name of Nicoloae Carpathia Which ended up to be the Anticrist . This man was described as the new Romanian ambassador to the U.N. He was young, dashing, charming, persuasive, well dressed, well spoken, and no blemishes on his record. This man was very popular with with his colleagues and the people. He was in the lower house of deputies and rose to the occasion from nowhwere to unseat the President of Romania without an election. Everyone become under his hynotic power. Now the story goes on in the next books -Tribulation Force and of course, Nicolae. The Barrach Obahma story–in most respects, paints the same story.

I love you Oprah and all those who support this brother, but my gutt tells me these are the years before the coming of Christ.

Synergy

Gary   January 12th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Shame on all you liars and gossip monggers.Obama is not a better politician than Hillary.Because he won in Iowa with his Illinos planted Iowans so he is THE MAN.Hillary will prove that she can win on next saturday again,and after super duper Tuesday,it will be all over.

eri   January 12th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I hope,Hillary win.i am inquisitive how look a woman in that post.

Carlos in Portugal   January 12th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Hillary must lose so the world can be different for the better. Obama is the right man for America now.

sue   January 12th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Response to Mike Eugene of Oregon

In reference to recent polls suggesting more blacks are angry at the Clinton candidacy. All the blacks I have spoken with are voting for Clinton. Also very few blacks participate in polls. I will not being voting for Obama just because he is black. The United States is in a crisis and we need someone that have the experience to run the country and that is not Obama or Edwards.

Charles in Salt Lake City, UT   January 12th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that the favorite catch-phrase nine out of ten Hillary lovers like to post repeatedly is "you go girl"? Like it's some sort of retro 70s mantra or something? How tedious.

For those who are too young to recall, the Yugo was a poorly designed, uncomfortable, cheap little car that couldn't get up to speed, failed to live up to the hype, fell apart, and was soon forgotten.

Hmm…

Hillary — yugo girl!

mathew   January 12th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Why does she have to dealwith all these sexist remarks? While no one can dare make a racist remark at him. Are women not human? Discrimination is a discrimination, gender based or race based? We should not tolerate anymore sexist remarkds thrown at Hillary.
This is Hillary's time. It's time to change the world leadership. Men have created enough war, now it's time for a woman to put an end to all these choes!

hello   January 12th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

a tough president she will be .
a good president she will be.

Richmond, VA gal   January 12th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Check the past elections… it is typical for those in the area of the diebold machines to vote one way and those in the area where paper ballots are used to vote another way. This is not the first time this has happened in New Hampshire, I really don't know what all of the fuss is about… the election was not rigged. Get over it, Hillary won! If Obama with all of his drama would have won, should us Hillary supporters be out in the dumpsters checking for discarded paper ballots? This is so ridiculous. New Hampshire spoke and Senator Clinton is their candidate! Hillary Clinton for President!!!!!

Alice Black   January 12th, 2008 11:58 am ET

CNN - you need to start asking Obama real questions one-on-one, and stop just showing his "canned" speeches! You also need to be fair when showing each candidate - show them in the SAME setting - don't "cherry pick" to give favoritism to your favorite candidate (obviously CNN coverage favors Obama). When you show a clip of him giving a speech - also show a clip of Hillary giving a speech. When you show a clip of Hillary answering a real question, show one of him answering a real question too! You need to try to be UNBIASED, and show where candidates are on real ISSUES, not just who gives the best "religious revival" speeches.

Give Me a Break   January 12th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hillary is as fake as a 3 dollar bill. You don't know if she's gonna cry in one instance, or try to distort the records of Barack Obama in another. OBAMA IN '08!!!! YES WE CAN!

Mia   January 12th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Go Hillary we support you all the way !!

Jensen   January 12th, 2008 11:42 am ET

I think the comments about "Clinton operatives" and rigged elections in New Hampshire are hillarious! When reality doesn't match up with what a few crazy people want, they bring out their paranoid delusions! Get back on your anti-psychotic meds, you nut jobs!

Deb   January 12th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Is the young man blind?

june   January 12th, 2008 11:36 am ET

You wouldn't want an inexperience pilot flying an airplane you were going to fly on would you ? We have a mess in this country now and why do we need to train someone for the job Hillary pretty much already knows. The Clinton years were good if you didn't like Hillary and Bill.

Hillary for Prez   January 12th, 2008 11:36 am ET

It is simple for those of us who want Hillary to win, we need to make a concerted efert to help her you need to do is tell a friend, and tell the friend to tell there friends and so on an so on and let it spread exponentialy.

Go Hillary

VJA   January 12th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Hillary you are inspirational. You make this look easy and we have to remember it's never been done with such intesity by a woman before now.

Leo, TX   January 12th, 2008 11:30 am ET

"Hillary is the only candidate to propose a viable economic plan to help keep our country out of a recession."

Jack,

With all due respect, one of her "proposals" to help avert a recession is a "90 day moratorium" on foreclosures. This is nothing more than political pandering to people who are hurting financially and in real danger of losing their homes.

Just how does she expect to create and enforce this moratorium? Is the Federal Government going to make a law telling banks and mortgage companies what to do with legally enforceable contracts? Is she going to plead with the lenders and local government agencies to stop all foreclosure proceedings? Her "plan" has no real substance…it's merely an attemp to tell folks what they want to hear.

Truth be told, there IS no way to keep are country out of a recession at this stage, and politicians need to be straightforward with people.

It's Econ 101, Hillary. Declining home valuations, resulting in reduced buying power + a weak dollar resulting in higher import prices + higher energy cost + tighter credit lending standards = less consumer spending which equals recession. Just tell it to us straight.

Chris, Orlando FL   January 12th, 2008 11:24 am ET

From CNN.com…

Early victories appear to have boosted Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois in the Democratic nomination battle, with Clinton the choice of nearly half of registered Democrats nationwide.

Clinton is at 49 percent in the new poll, up nine points from the December survey, with Obama at 36 percent, which is a six-point gain from his December standing.

Obama finished first in Iowa's Democratic caucuses. Clinton won in New Hampshire.

"Clinton has re-established herself as the Democratic front-runner, especially among Democratic women," Schneider said.

Former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina is a distant third, at 12 percent, with Rep. Dennis Kucinich at 1 percent. The sampling error for the Democratic results is plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.

More than half of registered Democrats polled consider Clinton most likely to win the Democratic nomination.

"Clinton is also seen by Democrats nationwide as more likely to have a clear plan for the economy, Iraq and health care. A potential Clinton victory also generates more enthusiasm among Democrats than the prospects of Obama winning the party's nod."

GO HILLARY!!!

Diebold?   January 12th, 2008 11:20 am ET

For those that mentioned Diebold as tampering with the votes on behalf of Hillary…it is obvious that you do not know Diebold's history. They are a STAUNCH REPUBLICAN company. They loathe and detest Hillary. I suppose they could be tampering if they felt Hillary was the easiest to defeat in an election against their GOP candidate, however, my husband has worked in Finance for many, many years and with the top execs in finance and politics, and it is well understood, so far as I know, that the candidate the GOP fears the most is Hillary, so I don't think they want to be running against her. Karl Rove came out recently smearing her and making remarks about how electable she is, which leads me to believe they fear her.

c ilivuziman   January 12th, 2008 11:12 am ET

An other fake question - we know she plants questions she wants to be asked before her meetings. The question of marriage is undoubtedly a faked one because she looked like she knew about it before and her responses and jokes were obviously long prepared.
The public seems not liking her real profile and wants her to look like - she is trying to be who the public wants her to be -Yesterday, she went to meet American-Latinos and commented that she was there for votes not for diner! Wow! She would do anything to win votes…
I hope she is not counting on my vote…

c.ilivuziman@hotmail.com

Hedy   January 12th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Hillary is one of the smartest women in the country and the men still can not stand a women in there territory. Of all the candidates that are running all you hear about is the hatefulness in there voices especially Chris Mathews. I am a Hillary supporter and proud of it.

Fero   January 12th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Men can screem all they want, but the women of America know what time it is. It 's HILLARYSTIME. Go to Hillarystime.com to see.

nadeem   January 12th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hillary is starting a Gender War in america

Shirley   January 12th, 2008 11:00 am ET

ESTRELA,
THANKYOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THE WEBSITE INFO. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, UNLIKE THIS WEBSITE, I JUST CANNOT BELIEVE THE LEVEL OF IGNORANCE IN SOME PEOPLE. IT WOULD BE SO GREAT TO STICK TO THE ISSUES SINCE THIS COUNTRY IS IN SUCH DIRE NEED OF EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP.

I tried to post the website address for Obama's church as I believe
the info. is enlightening . I don't think CNN approved since I couldn't find it after the first posting. Thanks again!

pete Dallas Tx   January 12th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Funny, her response wasn't "I'm already married" . Must be the furthest thing from her mind. Poor Bill.

awsan   January 12th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Go Hillary!

Marc St-Jacques   January 12th, 2008 10:22 am ET

"That is certainly the kindest offer I've had in a while,"

If you listen to this video (try a YouTube search), she never mentions the words "in a while".

Joe, Wilmington DE   January 12th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The gentleman might be a refreshing change from the womanizing pig she is currently married to.

Shirley   January 12th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I think its great that Barack belongs to an all black church whose stated mission is loyalty to Africa. I do agree that people should remember their roots. However I don't really understand where this fits for the rest of us should he be elected President. Oh well, turnabout is fair play I guess. I also have a problem with Granny in Kenya. Should she be preparing corn for the animals at 83 years old??? Given the explosive conditions in Kenya at the present time, perhaps Obama should be using his persuasive tongue to talk Grandma into a trip to the U.S. Did the charm not work when he tried to get at least a temporary visa ? If he tried!!! He does have the school in Kenya and I have to give him credit for that. Of course, the school can't be used at the moment because of the current conditions. But ,very nice try Barack. Our schools could use some work too I think we are about 28th in the world in science and math. Last but not least , he does read the speeches better than anybody , and I mean bar none.

Nevertheless, I just feel that this great country is in such a mess that it needs more than nice tries and great speeches so if I could vote I'd have to go with Hillary with Obama as a very capable vice. MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!!!

Shaun Gerhard   January 12th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Hillary should think about that proposal. That man hasn't been impeached. Do we want a First Husband that has been impeached back in the White House?

Jim, VA   January 12th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Hillary, you go girl! You are a beautiful and sexy woman and you will be the best President!

Obama's flip flop on Iraq has finally been shown. His no substance false hope may attract some far left crowd, but the main stream Americans and families are behind you Hillary.

Hillary 2008!

K Cseri   January 12th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Aileen Murphy you are 100% correct!!!! Your post is THE most intelligent one I have seen on any blog that pertains to Hillary or Obama.

I have one more thought you didn't cover, all the people saying that "women" feel sorry for Hillary being picked on so they run out to vote for her. I resent that!!! These remarks imply that women vote on emotions rather than their brains, like we aren't very bright. I think more women use their brains to make decisions than men do. Men are the emotionally immature people. Women run homes, raise children, work outside jobs, take care of their husbands, they can't function on emotions and do all those jobs at the same time, so please people stop saying that.

Phil, Memphis   January 12th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Sadly, we want honesty from our candidates, but the voters and supporters posting on here don't see any problem spewing lies and hatred. BTW, the "iron my shirt" asses were from a radio show that does pranks, they were nopt Clinton plants. I'm not going to vote for her, but if you vote against someone, at least do it for the right reasons, not because you are sexist, bigoted or just a plain creep. Will the liars and haters get out of the discussion so that honest Americans can share legitimate ideas and thoughts and try to make the right decision to elect someone who can help save our country?

Jack   January 12th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Hillary is the only candidate to propose a viable economic plan to help keep our country out of a recession. Where is Obama's proposal? Has anyone actually read his economic plan? It is a mess.

ak   January 12th, 2008 9:45 am ET

I wonder, what do you think about men who are ironing shirts at home as we speak but won't admit to it? Enough sexism! I will vote for Hillary just because I am tired of spineless men in leadership positions!

william moore   January 12th, 2008 9:40 am ET

I wish some of these black leaders could get racial things off their mind. Our friends in the black community are doing well economically, educatrional, and income from sports, self employment businessesi f they put forth an effort like others do. I grew up dirt poor and white. I could have screamed racial prejudice a million times in the work force, only thing is I am white and blonde. Most comments are not really meant in a racial overtone and most younger people don't even know what it is. For God's sakes, quit bringing it up at the least of a comment. I guess they just like being heard every now and then. I have black friends, and we joke over racial comments and have a good time with it, cause we have put it in the past.

Greg D.   January 12th, 2008 9:30 am ET

Clinton/Obama in 2008….it just makes sense.

ron   January 12th, 2008 9:18 am ET

Hillary is the most qualified candidate.
She'll make a great president.

Lisa   January 12th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Tina - Hillary is claiming that she is being treated differently because she is a woman, but she is the one that is demanding to not be treated like any other candidate.

I have heard some women complain that Hillary's being called Hillary is sexist because the other candidates are commonly called by their last names. It was Hillary's decision to run as "Hillary" to not be confused with the other Clinton - Bill. But is it sexist to call Hillary by her first name? Doesn't Mitt Romney often gets called Mitt instead of Romney, and Rudy goes by Rudy rather than Guilanni?

Hillary complains that people speak about her appearance because she is a woman. However, I have heard lots of criticisms about male candidates - Dennis Kucinich, Fred Thompson being spoken about negatively about their appearance; and Mitt Romney being compared to movie star looks. So it seems that male or female - our culture does make comments about appearances.

The "it hurts my feelings" comment if said by Ron Paul (who is attacked mercilessly by his opponents) or Mitt Romney who is frequently attacked by his opponents as a flip flopper would never expect or demand their opponent to say something nice to them.

Also the it hurts my feelings statement stemmed out of something that was not stated by Obama; but the comment from the NH moderator that the people of New Hampshire didn't like her as much as Obama. So here people expected, demanded that Obama soothe Hillary's hurt feelings? This doesn't make any sense at all. Also, for him to expect to do that after she had just been so negative and attacking him and Edwards.

Hillary's complaints of being treated differently because she is a woman is not because others are being disrespectful to her - but because she is expecting to be treated differently than any other candidate or else she will cry "you're picking on me." Not a very strong role model.

What would she do if Castro or Hugo Chavez insulted her? Would she call them sexists? They both insult Bush frequently, and nobody seems to be distraught over that.

Alice, VA   January 12th, 2008 8:53 am ET

Gabby January 11, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Just think of it now, Bill will be there to help in the decision making. I know alot of people do not like him, but he was a good Leader. And a very smart man

+++++++

SORRY GABBY, BUT READING POLLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF POLICY MAKING DOES NOT MAKE A GOOD LEADER. AS SUCH, CLINTON WAS A FOLLOWER (OF PUBLIC OPINION), NOT A LEADER.

Polar Capsule   January 12th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Hillary didn't win Vermont, both Obama and Hillary got 9 delegates out of it, so…..the desperatation to disillusion oneself, remember it's not he populous is the electoral, so it's not the population, its the number of delegates. If a comeback is a tie…then the American Dream is a lie….
But Hillary has the best hands on the DC machinery to make some small changes. Obama would be a large step change. What do we want?

justobserve   January 12th, 2008 8:41 am ET

How do you know "Iron my shirts" and "Marry me, baby" were not plants by Billary?

Leo, TX   January 12th, 2008 8:32 am ET

That guy must be VEEERRRRRYYY desperate if he asked Hillary to marry him.

Goldie   January 12th, 2008 8:27 am ET

Miguel January 12, 2008 6:21 am ET

Fred January 11, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Too Little Too Late. I will not vote for Billary in the general election. I now think Obama has no chance of winning the primary. That's my opinion only.

I would sit out this election before I vote for Billary. I hope John Edwards can win.
I am going to send a donation to John Edwards' campaign tonight. I am urging my friends and relatives to send small donations to John Edwards' campaign as a protest to the race baiting Billary and Bubba.

America's first black president. HA HA. Now I know why Bubba could never find a minority for the Supreme Court, secretary of state, and other important positions.

Especially the Supreme Court. How about an Asian American, African American, or Latino - Latina? It all fits now.

My donation is going to Edwards. I hope others will follow me to help Edwards stay in the hunt.
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I will send a small donation to the Edwards campaign in a few minutes. Thanks for the idea.

You know something; I always wondered why the first "Black President" never appointed a minority to the Supreme Court because he had three chances to do so. What happened, Bill, couldn't find any "fairy tale" minorities? Maybe they weren't rolling the dice or shucking and jiving the right way.

Boy, and to think I supported them. They can just forget about it now
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I agree. Will send small donation to Edwards campaign today.

Eva   January 12th, 2008 8:23 am ET

Estrela - great link. Thanks.

CALVIN   January 12th, 2008 8:14 am ET

HILLARY WANT GET MY VOTE

BR   January 12th, 2008 8:06 am ET

And yet nobody claimed Obama's anti-abortion interruption was a plant……..even though he not only didn't seem surprised, but had a seemingly well thought out statement once the protesters were escorted out.

As for the NH votes, get a life. There is not only no evidence that this happened, but as someone else said, Obama is shuffling the little easily swayed young voters. With the overcrowding, of course surplus paper ballots would be swayed toward him. Also, if paper votes are found in areas where he is favored over Clinton, that too would sway the paper vs. machine votes. I guess Kucinich has nothing else to waste his contributors' money on, so why not a recount in NH? It seems that even if Obama comes out the winner (highly unlikely), they will each still have nine and nine delegates.

Ronald   January 12th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Do we really want another four to eight years of philandering in the White House? Remember the 'good ole days'? That's the kind of experience this country can do without! Has nothing since 1980 taught us anything? Steer clear of the insincere.

Marry Me Bill?   January 12th, 2008 7:55 am ET

This is the kind of stupidity that makes our elections a farce. It's shouldn't have been reported. Slow news day?

Robin   January 12th, 2008 6:52 am ET

"I'll probably be arrested" ? How about, I don't think my husband would like that???or are they not really that close. I know it sounds anal, but my answer would be the first thing that came out of my mouth. I don't know?????

S.G.   January 12th, 2008 6:48 am ET

DJ January 11, 2008 10:38 pm ET

If the prominent African American politicos turn on the Clintons in an unjust fashion, they will have committed political suicide. The race card in respect to the Clintons will not fly. End of story.
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That's your take on it. My take is that John Edwards should get the nomination.
I wouldn't vote for Billary for Dog Catcher.

By the way, I don't think Obama has a snowball's chance in hell of winning the primary or the election. I do not believe in blindly voting Democratic just because I am a minority.

I LIKE MIKE HUCKABEE. I don't like warmonger McCain. I wouldn't vote for Giuliani the adulterer if his name was the only name on the ballot. I don't know about Romney even though I respect him more so after I heard how he felt about his father marching with Dr. King.

Sam IA   January 12th, 2008 6:48 am ET

Wow!!!What am I even doing reding these blogs? Is this really news? Quite obviously CNN has decide to make this a romper room for anyone who hasn't matured enough to see beyond blind hatred and focus on issues. It doesn't even matter who you support. It matters that america accepts this trash as news!!!!

Michele   January 12th, 2008 6:36 am ET

Does anybody remember the following item relating to Don Imus that I saw on the cnn site:

NEW YORK — New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is expected to tell Rutgers students what she thinks of the controversy surrounding Imus and the school's basketball team.

NBC News has confirmed that Clinton will be giving a speech at Rutgers on Monday.

A campaign spokesman said, "The Eagleton Center for American Women and Politics had a standing invitation for her and we felt that it would be an appropriate time to discuss the role of women in society given all that is happening."

My response is HA HA HA. WHAT A HYPOCRITE WHAT HILLARY AND BILLARY ARE DOING NOW IS MUCH WORSE. NOW SHE CAN GO BACK AND EXPLAIN THE REMARKS MADE BY HER, HER HUSBAND, BILL SHAHEEN, BOB KERRY, MARK PENN, HER ASSISTANT, ETC. ETC.

FORGET ABOUT MY VOTE, BILLARY. IT WON'T BE COMING.
HELP JOHN EDWARDS STAY IN THE RACE IF YOU CARE ABOUT WINNING IN NOVEMBER.

Irene   January 12th, 2008 6:35 am ET

I'm sick of the media and others saying that Hillary had "planted" the 2 guys in the audience to make those comments. Give me a break!!!! I guess they can't find anything else to find fault with!!! She will make a great President, She has my vote!!!!

CC   January 12th, 2008 5:07 am ET

It is ridiculous for anyone to think that Hillary can bring back the 90's.
Too much credit is given to the past President what about the Congress. What could Bill have accomplished without the Congress? Every era has its own challenges and what we need is someone who has a little foresight and owes Special interest groups very little favor.

John B   January 12th, 2008 4:50 am ET

If it was a woman who asked her, she would have said yes…

Paul Rubens   January 12th, 2008 4:49 am ET

Hillary is not qualified to be President, nor is Barack Obama or any other democrat running. What this country needs is John McCain..

John B   January 12th, 2008 4:44 am ET

If it was a woman who asked her, she probably would have said yes…

ina   January 12th, 2008 4:21 am ET

Whatched "The Campaign Trail" on CNN again this week. Seems to be a more tabloid-like show that E!. The whole Hillary-tearing-up saga is getting old. The woman got emotional for a few seconds. So what? Since when is showing emotion a sign of weakness? On the contrary, I think. To even suggest that all that was fake, is so ludicrous its almost funny. And why do CNN insist on showing photographs of her with peculiar expressions either on air or on the website? This supposedly objective news provider seems to be using only sarcastic females and threatened males when it comes to comments about Hillary Clinton. The joke is on you though. She is taking all of this in her stride.

Bottom line is this. America does not have time to muck about with people who do not have the experience, policy and resolve in place to be the president. The person elected needs to be able to step behind the desk in the Oval Office tomorrow and start doing the job. Hillary has policy in place for every one of the major issues, Iraq, the economy, health care. And thats apart from the legion of policies she has already been able to push through congress, that already have a positive effect on the society. America does not have time for a person who still needs to learn the ropes of how do deal with foreign leaders. Only Hillary has the experience and policy in ready to deal with redefining America's role in the world.

DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF DISREGARDING EXPERIENCE. AMERICA DOES NOT HAVE TIME FOR IN-HOUSE TRAINING IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Vote for Hillary!!!!!

Anonymous   January 12th, 2008 4:20 am ET

Whatched "The Campaign Trail" on CNN again this week. Seems to be a more tabloid-like show that E!. The whole Hillary-tearing-up saga is getting old. The woman got emotional for a few seconds. So what? Since when is showing emotion a sign of weakness? On the contrary, I think. To even suggest that all that was fake, is so ludicrous its almost funny. And why do CNN insist on showing photographs of her with peculiar expressions either on air or on the website? This supposedly objective news provider seems to be using only sarcastic females and threatened males when it comes to comments about Hillary Clinton. The joke is on you though. She is taking all of this in her stride.

Bottom line is this. America does not have time to muck about with people who do not have the experience, policy and resolve in place to be the president. The person elected needs to be able to step behind the desk in the Oval Office tomorrow and start doing the job. Hillary has policy in place for every one of the major issues, Iraq, the economy, health care. And thats apart from the legion of policies she has already been able to push through congress, that already have a positive effect on the society. America does not have time for a person who still needs to learn the ropes of how do deal with foreign leaders. Only Hillary has the experience and policy in ready to deal with redefining America's role in the world.

DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF DISREGARDING EXPERIENCE. AMERICA DOES NOT HAVE TIME FOR IN-HOUSE TRAINING IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Vote for Hillary!!!!!

deroy   January 12th, 2008 4:10 am ET

another set-up.

like the hillary supporters yelling "IRON MY SHIRT". you notice they weren't kicked out of the event.

clizair   January 12th, 2008 4:01 am ET

way to go hillary! i'm glad that people still see you as somewhat domestic as welll as someone that will accomplish something with the USA.

Maris   January 12th, 2008 3:18 am ET

Hey, Estrela. Thanks for the link! It's good to reminder of what talent, skills, experience, and knowledge can offer a country like ours. GO HILLARY!!!

sabrina   January 12th, 2008 3:14 am ET

She'll make a very good president!
GO HILLARY!

Charles in Salt Lake City, UT   January 12th, 2008 3:04 am ET

Cute story, but be careful not to miss the real point.

The real point being: If Hillary Clinton had lived up to the promise she made to us all back in the days when her husband was fooling around with zippers and cigars in the Oval Office and actually put together a workable, National Health Care system, this young man would never have been able to make such an outrageous proposal.

He'd be in a hospital somewhere, getting help.

mike, Columbus ohio   January 12th, 2008 2:56 am ET

pardon me while I gag a little bit

dark   January 12th, 2008 2:53 am ET

really sick of hearing people sling the phrase around."DO the Math" YOu do the Math and prove it and teach it to the rest of us to make your point If you are going to use ross peroe slogan you better have a chart to go with it>>> snap snap and snap…. And So Glad we are finnally going to have a woman president!!

Eric Coffman   January 12th, 2008 2:48 am ET

Oddly enough, a marriage proposal to Hillary might have shocked her due to it's REAL emotion. Something her personal life has lacked for a while now. The latest news seems to be all about Hillary's emotions, but they were a ruse. A very well planned one! In Nevada and elsewhere, Mr. Obama must face the non-streaming reality that Hillary will be only another dry eyed, halting voiced, well televised performance away from pulling another "drillary" (Dry Eyed Hillary) on the gullible electorate and the lemming-like media. As Bill oddly tries to squelch a man who is trying to sell Hope, Obama must find a way to rise above this Clinton cold-marriage power pact which seeks some sort of twisted recompense for Bill's dirty deeds of the past.

Matt   January 12th, 2008 2:37 am ET

Um, newsworthy?

Danie Viger   January 12th, 2008 2:30 am ET

This women is going to be president. Simply for the fact that most of the country hasn't grown since the sixtys and unfortunately, there are still many many racists. Just being real! Obama is smart, articulate, but definitely not main stream presidential looking. Also the fact that he is firsy generation american and the first in his family to be born and raised here, just that fact is going to derail him! Go ahead and print this and save it to re-read on january 1,2009.

Angela   January 12th, 2008 2:23 am ET

Wow, Hillary you still got it. You are the "IT" girl of the new millineum.
My 20 something son thinks your gorgeous too.
You Go Girl!
All the way to the White House.!!!

HIllary 08!!!!

veronica   January 12th, 2008 2:22 am ET

It was explained tonight that the numbers matched up to the polls correctly when broken down to specific areas in the state where each were doing well (rural -obama, cities-clinton for example) rather than the overall numbers of the "total" state.
So, let the count begin. There is nothing to hide.
No one would try this when there are paper trails of these machines (explained by a New Hampshire voting official tonight)
This is a tempest in a teapot!

Sounds like sour grapes. Obama 's own people were quoted as saying they missed the red flags when he asked his New Hampshire crowds who was undecided, and one-half to one-third were raising their hands.
Apparently, they decided at the last minute.

(Will you print this , or does it not go along with your bias for Obama!)

Jonathan   January 12th, 2008 2:21 am ET

Why does the press insist on giving coverage to such nonsense. The election should not be about color or gender but character and leadership. Lets get it right, cover character and leadership not stupidity and silliness.

hughvic   January 12th, 2008 1:56 am ET

Did Donna really propose? How sweet!

Nick   January 12th, 2008 1:55 am ET

I love Hillary! WIN WIN WIN!

Adam   January 12th, 2008 1:38 am ET

Jamsnuget,

Regarding your fear of a "Muslim" as President:

1) Barack Obama is a lifelong Christian. The effort required to learn this is less than that needed to write your post.

2) In my hometown of Washington, D.C., yesterday, a young woman was arrested for alleged murdering her four young daughters after concluding, through her Christian religious beliefs, that they were possessed. Based on your own standard (see your concluding point about a Muslim man killing his daughters), Christians must be disqualified from the presidency.

Regardless of who wins in 2008, let us hope that he or she understands the vital importance of the separation of church and state.

Hillary '08!

Joe Boyer   January 12th, 2008 1:35 am ET

Clintons&Bush: similar tactics. Whatever axis of…. supported Bush, now supporting Clintons. In Democratic primaries the votes should be counted in scrutiny. If Clintons get the nomination, independents like me, tired of partisan politics and partisan revenge seeking, will vote for any Republican. Half of the Democrats may not show up or moderate Democrats may vote for a Republican. Obama is inspirational to independents, moderate Republicans and majority of the Democrats. This is Democratic party's last chance or may be the last chance for two-party dominated politics (I doubt so but wishful thinking). We need a leader who can work with the American people and their representatives in the congress. We have serious issues affecting all of us. Obama is an historical chance if he does not get drowned in Clintons' blood bath. Presidency is a very personal issue for Clintons which was obvious in 2004 elections. Did they want Democrats to win in 2004? No of course..They wanted to take over in 2009. Obama's candidacy and "fire" must be a big surprise for them..Otherwise (although they blame Obama for this), Clintons would get the free ride!! We have to thank Clintons though for their "touchy" comment. Presidencial politics is not a children's game!! It should be for the best interest of the American people, not for the personal ambitions! As we get more involved, we will see who is genuine, who is not!!

teshuus   January 12th, 2008 1:34 am ET

You are the best Hillary… I will pray very hard (24/7/365) for the others to see what I see in you! Go Hillary GO… you are already there!!!

~~   January 12th, 2008 1:33 am ET

This guy was just looking for cheap publicity, I bet he is proud of his 15 minutes of fame especially with a copy cat stunt, I'm sure he is posting to all his myspace friends about this incident.

So much for originality - Get a life loser!

Tim Calhoun '08, Moreno Valley, CA   January 12th, 2008 1:33 am ET

jamsnugent, you sound like a rambling conspiracy theorist.

Obama is a devout Christian, not a Muslim.

Amercian Voter   January 12th, 2008 1:28 am ET

I am all for creating history- with a qualified person with some experience, gravitas, and a track record of achievement to be our next President.
Hillary Rodham Clinton has earned my vote- Barack Hussein Obama has not with his 1/2 page resume that is mostly about being a community organizer. God- My local city council member qualifies more. And, with his smirk and attitude that he is just waiting for his coronation, he is scary.
I have never voted for a Republican all my life- I will if Barack is the Dem nominee- that is a risk we cannot allow in these perilous times.

mike d   January 12th, 2008 1:26 am ET

This cackling witch will implode on herself soon enough.

Aileen Murphy   January 12th, 2008 1:24 am ET

Why is my comment still "in moderation" nearly 4 hours after my post?

Texas Wheel   January 12th, 2008 1:23 am ET

I never seen so many stupid people to think the NH vote was rigged. These must be the same hanging chad people and the ones who destroyed the Super Dome. It would take a moron not to see that the media is trying to do a number on the Clintons. No way was Bill's remarik about a fairy tale a racist remark. Come on dummys get a life. Also you might want to ask Obama about his connection with Antoin "Tony" Rezko a subject of a Federal Corruption Investigation. Rezko donated $60,000 to Obama's campaign. What will he receive for that? Also he paved the way for Obama to save $300,000 on his home in Chicago. Why doestn't CNN ask hard questions about this? I know Fox network will not investigate. They worship the Republicans and wouldn't tell the truth when it bites them in the butt. Wake up America before it's too late. If you want to set America back two hundred years then Vote Edwards or Obama into office. (Please help us Lord) We need the Clintons back in office. Don't forget the balanced economy and the three trillion dollars left in escrow that Bush gave away when he came into office. Then he stupiedly declared war on Iraq at tremendous debt to the United States. Lord