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This is pretty incredible, unbelievable. We're talking events of a week and Clinton has the audacity to feed THESE recent, uh, days-old, hours-old events to the Revise-History, Scorch-Earth, Didn't-Inhale Clinton Machine? And who's coming to dinner? Bob who?

So, last week, during the NH primary campaign when they were feeling pretty desperate with the polls and everything (you with me so far - this is true, right? Happened? We all on the same page so far?), Bill appears at a campaign event and says Obama's story is a fairy tale. He can't make his wife taller, make her male, make her, well, Obama, Bill whines bitterly. Bill's very angry about this - can't you see? You're missing something here - read my lips, he whispers, "she's Female, come on!"

Then, shortly after Bill's remarks, Hillary herself says:

"Dr. King had been on the front lines. He had been leading a movement. But Dr. King understood, which is why he made it very clear, that there has to be a coming to terms of our country politically in order to make the changes that would last for generations beyond the iconic, extraordinary speeches that he gave. That's why he campaigned for Lyndon Johnson in 1964. That's why he was there when those great pieces of legislation were passed. Does he deserve the lion's share of the credit for moving our country and moving our political process? Yes, he does."

After Hillary basically says, "Hey Obama, don't give too much credit to what Dr. Martin Luther King dreamt of - all this hope stuff is false. Yeah, let's not have "false hopes." I mean, MLK had to get Lyndon B. Johnson to do the real work, remember? Unlike what you think, that white man was really the one who got all the work done for your civil rights movement stuff."

Senator Obama in the meanwhile, stays quiet. All in the meanwhile, with all these headlines going back and forth, regarding what I outlined above, Senator Obama says nada.

The news sort of talk about these remarks by the Clintons. Sort of. There are other headline news. Clinton comes first in NH, and some people think it's because she almost cried, and she makes a speech and says, "Okay, I'll try and cry more often folks, should've listened to you a bit more carefully - huh. THAT's what you wanted?"

Senator Obama still stays quiet. All in the meanwhile, with all these headlines going back and forth, regarding what I outlined above, Senator Obama says nada.

Then, uh uh, problems for the Clintons. Clyburn, the top ranking black politician, gets angry at the Clintons' remarks (and maybe he also got peeved at other vicious Clinton lies, e.g., Bill claiming he was against the war from the beginning when there's undisputed evidence of speeches he gave supporting Bush on Iraq war?). "You guys being racist here?" Clyburn wonders incredulously.

Senator Obama still stays quiet. All in the meanwhile, with all these headlines going back and forth, regarding what I outlined above, Senator Obama says nada.

So, the Clintons, who desperately need the black vote, then go on radio to Al Sharpton saying, "Hey, Obama is a great guy, he can win, no, no, no, he's no fairy tale."

Obama, in the meanwhile, still keeps quiet.

Hillary now goes on Meet the Press and says, "It's Obama's fault. He's been twisting my words, and oh my god, people, HE IS MAKING RACE AN ISSUE! AND I'M CRYING, SEE MY TEARS???"

So, Obama finally responds, "Uhm. You know, this is kinda fascinating to me. I mean, I didn't say a word? Did anyone hear me say anything about this?"

Nope, Senator. It's just the crazy Clintons again, and some crazy Americans believing the crap, as they do sometimes.

Sigh.

Hillary made a comment while in New Hampshire, regarding how america has been stifled. People need to pay attention to her remarks, about how she wants to reverse things. What exactly did you mean by reversing things? Are you referring to the entitlement programs, that are usually called pork barrel spending. I see you and John McCain have the same ideas in mind. 10 years will have to pass before you or anybody else thinks they are going to reverse laws on the books are sadly mistaken. The candidates need to be careful about how they speak on certain issues. I urge all of you to stay clear of the 109th Congressional Laws, also the 110th Congress. If these are the things you are hoping to put in reverse mode you're sadly mistaken. Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain seem to be on the same path of utterly destruction! I feel none of the candidates except Sen. Obama can speak on Civil Rights issues, for the simple fact you have not contributed to any of the milestones that have been made over the last 40 years plus! Minorities need to re-evaluate who you need to stand by rather who you want to stand by. don't write your obituary too soon. I suggest you review how these candidates vote in the Senate on certain issues, not just whats presented to the public in their campaigns. I believe you will have a better understanding of whats at stake here. You need to look past the here and now, and research what is stored ahead for minorities and people of color, as well as poor white americans, and blue collar workers. I urge everyone of you to vote responsibly, ethically, morally on issues that have significant impacts on your lives and your children, you need to reach deeper than the surface. Just to validate this post it does not matter if it is posted or not, it won't affect my strategic mission to uphold and represent the under-represented minority faction in this political process. God does not bless mess! And for me, the utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel. For which I am an ambassador in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Who would ever want this woman, who sheds tears on commend ( like Bill did), to get naive people's attention...?

Does anyone want more of the old "Billy boy" government?
This woman is in for the power! ] WAKEUP!

Just read!
No need to believe in these comments or any others
Go to your closest neighborhood Library and ask for the info on her from the hippie days on (and there is lots more....;) )You will be amazed!!!
Be informed, know what is best for this beautiful country.

God Bless America and keep us all FREE!

I sent an email to the Kerry campaign to remove me from their email list. I supported Kerry in 04 but disdains him giving my email address to Obama.....Go Hillary!!!!

Politics for the most part is about deception, lies and self-interest, so stop being naive and get over the cigar and other minor things. George Bush lied and got us into a much bigger problem in Iraq, so Clinton's 'cigar, never had sex with that woman' DOES NOT EVEN COMPARE IN TERMS OF GRAVITY, DESTRUCTION AND LIVES LOST. And Hilary had nothing to do with it all. Obama is not an angel and to put him on a pedestal will do a disservice to America. VOTE HILARY, THE MOST ARTICULATE, BRILLIANT, QUALIFIED CANDIDATE IN THE RUNNING. SHE WILL JOIN THE RANKS OF ANGELA MERKEL, ELLEN JOHNSON-SIRLEAF,MICHELLE BACHELET, DORIS LEUTHARD AND OTHER WOMEN WHO SO ABLY LEAD THEIR COUNTRIES.

Many other examples of what the Clintons will do to get back to the White House. Another one of the latest: comments in the British paper The Guardian by an anonymous Clinton adviser that the only white voters supporting Obama are those wanting a "cool black friend" (as opposed to those voters wanting social change, presumably, Clintonistas). This is but the latest of a series of comments by the Clinton campaign seeking to inject race into this election. This appears to be consistent with a past prediction made by Dick Morris - a Republican spin-meister who was a previous personal political adviser to Slick Willy, until Morris scandalously had a telephone conference with the Oval Office while Morris was in his office on speaker phone with a prostitute. The prostitute later went public, leading to an acrimonious breakup with then sitting President Clinton. Morris, who knows the Clintons and their scorched earth political tactics, predicted that Hillary would seed stores drawing attention to the topic of Race. Each story could be individually spun, but collectively would create a media story focusing on this divisive issue. She and her team hope - according to Morris - both that her complicity in the incitement will be sufficiently measured to avoid detection or blame, and for Obama to overreact.

I hope Obama to win

The one thing Bill is accomplishing is turning Obama supporters off to ever vote for Hillary, or giving Republicans fodder with which to attack Obama.

I'm not a Democrat (or a Republican for that matter), but what I see from my distance is that Obama would win because he would unite the country and engage the apolitical, and Hillary would lose because she practices divisive politics, and is repulsive to virtually all the Republicans and now many of the Democrats and independents. Hillary has such ridiculous baggage that Obama could have thrashed her with effective attacks (certainly the Republicans will). This shows me Obama is indeed above negative politicking – and it's working. It's sad that the only thing the Clintons have against Obama is some quotes from years ago and some race baiting.

Experience does not matter either way – the President is a figurehead and a symbol of America to the world, and his advisors form the policy meat. As long as Obama surrounds himself with experts and experienced advisers, he should have no problem managing the country and keeping a high level of all-around support and bipartisanship. Clinton would have a more difficult time because everyone across the aisle hates her guts and thinks she is corrupt. And what experience does she have again? All the Democratic candidates with more than a decade of experience as elected or appointed officials are gone.

Please my good friends lets elect someone who first found change not one who want to become the first woman to become American President . not having in mind that America needs a big minded leader but not a ruler who is desporate for position

In response to NoWay, the smear campaign against the mainline Protestant denomination, the United Church of Christ and specifically against Trinity UCC won't work except among the ignorant and racist. Check history! Obama is staying above the fray, not lowering himself to those who prefer to appeal to the basest tendencies. Sad. Very sad. I pray for the light spoken by Obama to eventually reach even the darkness of your heart.

To Beth January 13, 2008 1:34 am ET

"Am I the only one that thinks Obamas speeches are fake and empty…He is sooooo untested. If he wins the nomination it will divide this country even further. He lost my vote because he hasnt told Sharpton and Jackson to shut up!!! And Obama says hes a uniter? He failed the first test already"

No, you are not the only one. The problem is that anything people say against him is indeed interpreted as racist no matter if opinions come form other candidates or from the public. So I guess the slogan for this election will be: Its the racist, stupid!

I don't listen to Al Sharpton's radio show or Al Sharpton. This is Clinton's attempt to associate Obama with Al Sharpton. Good try Clinton, but it's not going to work because black Americans are over Sharpton and Jackson.

CNN must have heavily invested in Hillary that they would even rerun her stories, while leaving any positive news about Ron Paul to credible news media. I can certainly understand your position.

It's not that "He might win.".

Obama will win the Dem nomination.

If Senator OBAMA wins the nomination the Democrats will not win in November I should say a Clinton /Obama ticket will be great.

I should say in four more years or maybe in 8 years he can run for president. The Press and the media is allowing senator Obama get a free ride and not ask him any tough questions

I think it is clear that none of the Clintons are racists. I really hate it when people make race such an issue. Why can't people look at voting track records, past accomplishments, political agendas, experience, intelligence and policies. Colorblindness is not a common enough! What kind of ice cream does Senator Clinton like? I personally like rocky road. Chocolate is better with marshmallow and nuts or I guess for Senator Clinton we would have to hold the nuts.

Billary for pres

Go Hillary! the only people criticizing her realize that they voted in a very evil man...they didn't have to THINK when they did this. the Clintons bother them because the Clintons are still around and challenge them to THINK...imagine that!

there are very fresh and bright young women out there who can lead our beloved country to bring unity and plenty of jobs.

Niether Obama or Clinton are racists.

They are fighting this politcal ficasco where color is not a factor.

obama has brought the change that we are all waiting for......hes not running a campaign based on race but one that brings hope and the future of america to the table...he is a young and charismatic guy and should be given the chance....this current administration has had the most experienced officers ever but have largely failed in all aspects of leadership..... OBAMA 4 US

I think when the Clinton's where leaving the white house at the ending of their terms , they forget something that they want to go and get back that is why they her fighting tooth and nail to win. "SORRY" they say opportunity come but once.
enough is enough. Bush, clinton, and Bush. Common America. I thought that this is the smartest nation on the universe.

All we are going to get is more of the same this election cycle. I'm sick and disgusted! Big business owns this country, Billary and the other main players. Like Senator Gravel stated: "Follow the money!"

If I was convicted of one millionth of the illegal crap that has been going on in D.C. the past 20 years I'd be rotting in solitary confinement forever !

Don't vote, it only encourages them!

D

Boy oh boy, I bet the Republicans are just sitting back watching the Democrats do eachother in. This presidential bid is not about race, and the media needs to stop pitting black and white democrats against eachother, if Bill Clinton had said that the Edwards campaign was a fairy tale, that would have been ok, BUT since he said it about Obama, now it's racist! Oh please, the man is entitled to his own opinion, and this is coming from an African American! And for the record, I am still undecided on who I'm voitng for in the primaries, but it won't be just because a person is black and I am too that they'll get my vote.

While I clearly will vote for whatever candidate the Democratic Party gives me, I will be comfortable voting for my hometown senator Obama or the babe Hillary. I still have a little hope that my fellow lawyer Jon EDWARDS will dominate Super Tuesday though. But I have already ordered my Obama buttons and will soon order my Hillary buttons. I can not be without my campaign buttons! Can you believe that Obama ran out of them? That's why I do not think he will become the Nominee. If he can't keep buttons in stock how is he going to lower my property taxes?

Obama supporters-

Obama has limited experience however I still have three questions that I hope some of you should be able to answer that.

1) Why did Obama voted present on key senate votes? Was he scared to take a stand?

2) How did Michelle's salary went from 70K to 300K in one year as soon as Obama got into senate? How did it happen? That is 430% salary increase.

3) How can Obama make claims that he was against the war when he wasn't even in the senate? Why did he vote to fund the war if he was against it?

Let me see what B.S you come with

It takes alot to be a doer then a talker!!!

I prefer to see Mr. Bush as president of the United States for a hundred more years than a day for Mrs. Clinton. She didn't have to cry to beg for votes. She thinks she's a big girl, unfortunately big girls don't cry. Hihi.
Wake up AMERICA! Vote for Obama!!!

The Clinton's are obviously upset that Hillary's coronation is not going as planned. Their criticism of Obama may not be racist but I've always seen Bill as a kind of old benevolent plantation owner. He thinks they should be looked up to by blacks. They both think they're better, smarter and more deserving because they run the plantation.

Thanks for supporting Hillary

No matter what the anyoneor the undecided voters will say, I will still go for Mrs. Clinton. She is by far the best to be a candicate for the party for the next US president.

As regards to remarks by any politician, anybody can easily destort the meaning of a statement and or misquote it and change the meaning maliciously. So the wise electorate will always make a sound choice when election comes.

Go for Hillary!!!

Have people forgotten that Bill was the first Black President? How can he be racist? I remember all the scandals in the Clinton administration and personally I just want a fresh new start. Electing Hillary will result in more division and hate in this country. Hillary will lead us down the run to socialism and when has that every worked in the history of the world? Can anyone name one thing she's accomplished since becoming a senator? One bill? No. Why not give Obama a chance? I'd rather dust off that nut case Al Gore and bring him back rather than vote for Clinton.

I am so tired of all the hype about what Bill Clinton said about Obama. If he ends up with the nomination he has not seen any thing. The republicans will bring out every thing in his closet. No one seems to say much about the things that come out of his camp about Hillary, like the latest about the MLK remark-anyone who knows the Clintons knows that they are not racist's! This is another way to defame them. If you read Hillary Clintons book you get a sense of the person she is and not some hype cooked up by the media and Oprah. Not only is she ready to lead she has earned it! Make the right choice HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 08

White house does not belong to the clinton 's alone.Let other people enjoy too.Obama is the man for change.

This is a re-run story

AMERICA VOTES FOR ...THE FOLLOWING;

Clinton: to be the first woman president, Bill to be the ale version of First Lady

McCain: he will get Alqaeda

Guiliani: he did a great job during 911

Huckabee: because God is on his side

Obama: to be the first black president

Edwards: he is a good guy

Romney: he is a good business an

Thompson: who is he?

Wow!!! what an impressive election.

I read a great book authored by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins entitled "Left Behind". The book introduces a great man by the name of Nicoloae Carpathia Which ended up to be the Antichrist. This man 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 his colleagues and the people. He was in the lower house of deputies and rose to the occasion from nowhere to unseat the President of Romania without an election. Everyone become under the man's hypnotic power. Now the story goes on in the next books -Tribulation Force and of course, Nicolae. The Barrack Obahma story–in most respects, paints the same story.

I love you Oprah for supporting this brother, but my gut tells me these are the years before the coming of Christ. Proceed with Caution!

oh my God...those incidents have nothing to do with hatred towards Europeans around the world, those are internal problems within those countries. Anyway I'm not going to argue with you on this beleive what you want to believe. What i do know is THANK GOD I'm Dutch and can go to my travel agency and buy a ticket to anywhere in the world...without a fear in my heart.
But take my advice because sometimes when you are on the outside looking in at a situation, you have much more insight and see things more clear. If you are looking for change in everything you are about locally and internationally, then you should make a new start with Obama.

Can anyone here predict the future....if you can, you will win, if not, you will lose and maybe suffer later...it's that simple!

Obama is a good talker; but I want a person who is a proven "doer".
Dubya was a good talker too and had the "change" message. Forget that. We've been there. Obama needs to stay in the Senate and prove that he can make the big choices instead of voting "present".

Thanks Pinga. And I actually forgot a few things:

(19) Hillary uses Fear card ("[Obama presidency] could be the costliest on the job training")
(20) The ridiculous "he wanted to be president in Kindergarten" smear
(21) The entire "Charlie Rose Show" interview with Bill ("it's a roll of the dice")
(22) Hillary accusing him of being a "part-time state senator"

Here's my original list again:

(1) Telling an audience member not to ask Hillary about the war during a CNN debate
(2) Bob Kerrey's "Muslim/madrassa" rumor
(3) Bill Shaheen's "drug dealer" rumor
(4) Mark Penn mentioning "cocaine" on "Hardball"
(5) Andrew Cuomo's "shuck and jive" comment
(6) The anonymous Clinton advisor's "imaginary black friend" comment
(7) Hillary dismissing the legacy of Martin Luther King
(8) Bill calling Obama a "kid"
(9) Distorting Obama's record on abortion, the war ("fairy tale"), the Patriot Act
(10) Slamming his "lack of experience" when he has more experience as an elected official than she has and spent more time changing lives on a grassroots level than she could ever hope to
(11) Planting audience members at rallies
(12) Copping the talking points and even campaign slogans of the other major candidates
(13) The "iron our shirts!" plants, leading to her "sexism" comment
(14) Changing her resume from "experience" to "35 years of experience" to "35 years of change"
(15) Recruiting Massachusetts residents to fill up her New Hampshire rallies
(16) "That hurts my feelings" (so obviously sarcastic, but everyone took it at face value)
(17) Tearing up before the New Hampshire primary…and attacking Obama in the next breath
(18) Finally "finding her voice"…despite having "35 years of experience and change"

Typical Clintonian dirty politics. Please America, I'm begging you...SOUNDLY REJECT THIS CRAP THIS TIME AROUND!!! Vote Obama or Edwards.

what a load of press media slanted for Obama crap.

He said plainly for people who actually understand english, that the press has been outrageous in their preferential and slanted reporting of the race. Clinton is totally right.

It is a fairy tale that Mr. Obama will realize to think you can clean up washington with one year of experience. The republicans are chomping at the bit. They will make mince meat of him......they cannot with Hillary.

She knows how to get things done. Turn the page is right, BACK to the days when someone, CLINTON, was in the white house and things functioned and the economy was great and we were respected in the world.

I voted for Bill and I will DEFINTELY voite for Hillary.

If she doesn't win the nod, I will vote for McCain.

THERE IS ONLY ONE FAIRY TALE.

Bill Clinton – "I was against the war from the beginning."

ALL OF THIS STEMS FROM THE FACT THAT THE CLINTONS CANNOT DEFEND THEIR DECISION TO BACK ILLEGAL AND UNJUSTIFIED WAR IN IRAQ.

Whether or not Obama took a speech down from his website in 2004 matters not. What matters is that when the time came to make big decisions, Obama spoke out on the side of truth, and Hillary caved in to her political consultants for short term political gain.

Do you want a war mongering polarizing hypocrite to become your president? A woman who is owned by the corporate interests?

You're living in a dream world if you don't see that McCain will destroy Hillary in the general election. This eleciton is all about getting the independents. Independents will go for Obama. They won't go for Hillary in a million years.

If you want 8 more years of republican rule and a republican dominated supreme court, vote for Hillary. Or better yet, tear up your ballot and throw it in the trash. It amounts to about the same thing.

The Clintons are lowering themselves to cheap rhetorical stratagies... how sad....

I'm done with the drama!

Obama for 2008

whos is really running for hillary or bill at times it hard to tell,either way neither one lost mt vote

America is a great country and people as well but few people are making it worst. For instance my case. I am INDIAN belong to very INTELLECTUAL and good family in INDIA and educated. Invested lots of money in USA but on APRIL 2007 I decided to bring my daughter 8 MONTHS OLD DAUGHTER and wife to USA for business cum pleasure trip and they have refused me to enter in USA coz they thought I will stay back in USA. I have occurred huge loses but no one is ready to listen to me. Where is the JUSTICE IN THE NATION WHO IS KNOWN FOR "STATUE OF LIBERTY"...I will continue to write emails on all the websites and write letters till I find JUSTICE. Please help me to HIGHLIGHT my case please there are lots of innocent people out there who are not CULPRITS but they are hurt.I am ready to have a dialogue with any one because my family is innocent.

We have religious segregation/racial division in America, and there are problems in both black and white traditions that both need to acknowledge. Politics won't solve this issue. We all need a change of heart.

"The Church Enslaved: A Spirituality of Racial Reconciliation" by Compolo and Battle is a good read. It is important to gain this understanding now!

Am I the only one that thinks Obamas speeches are fake and empty...He is sooooo untested. If he wins the nomination it will divide this country even further. He lost my vote because he hasnt told Sharpton and Jackson to shut up!!! And Obama says hes a uniter? He failed the first test already

Is it true that Barack Obama is a member of the Trinity Church of Christ in Chicago? I'm not sure what to make of the Church website, Tucc.org.

But he said black voters should support his wife Hillary Clinton over Obama because “You know where her heart and where her life has been.”

Oh yes we do...and that is why many of us are afraid. Anyone with their eyes open will understand the misandry with Hillary.

Bush has more blacks on his senior staff than any other president in history. Hmm.

South Carolina radio ad:

"This is Jacqueline Jackson. My husband, Rev. Jesse Jackson, is a native of South Carolina. Let me tell you why I decided to support Hillary Clinton for President. As a mother and a grandmother, I know that raising children begins and ends at home. It begins with a loving family that builds esteem. It ends with a woman’ touch that inspires children to make their dreams a reality. That’s why this election is so important. It is also why I believe Hillary Clinton is by far the most qualified candidate to be President in these tough times. Hillary believes that the way we treat our children reflects our nation’s values. For 35 years, Hillary has fought for families. As first lady, she fought for universal health care and fought just as hard to pass the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Women are used to making difficult choices, but this is easy because it’s about what’s best for our families. Join me in supporting Hillary Clinton."

Politically speaking, every word spit out there has a connotation and interpretation that are likely to produce the results expected...The Clintons and all political junkies know that!...No dream intended.

Let me raise a fair question about the "Obama-First-Black-President" thing:
In what quantity is Obama Black?
The man is 50% pure Black and 50% pure white...Genetically, he is hybrid, neither white nor black!
The whole intent of casting the guy as black or white is racist....as in the -President -of -the U.S. -must- be -a -pure- white -male!

We need to grow up as a generation of American of diverse cultural backgrounds and elect an American President who will canalize our energies and desires to create the best life setting in America the human kind dream of.

Therefore, we must elect a U.S. President....not a Black-president, not a Woman-president, not a White-president, not a Criple-president, not a Gay-president, not a Lesbian-president, not a Jewish-president, not a Muslim-president, not a Christian-president, not a North-pole-president, not a South-pole-president...We need a American President who will bridge the gaps among our diversities and consolidate our mights to help achieve a better existence for all human.

By the way, it is probably time to reject the idea of classifying American by race. This categorization de facto affirm the superiority of the white race by leading all to accept the underlying belief that a pure white blood tinted with any other blood make the resultant being inferior.

After all, I submit to you that our social status and cognitive abilities are in great part dictated by the privileges set for us by birth and not by the races we belong to.

Please, pre-occupy yourselves with choosing the right President for this country, at this right time for the right reason. Choose a President that will replace America in her role as the nation that inspire credibility on all dimension. Choose a President who will help bring about positive material CHANGE!

Look, most of the people on here clearly did not hear his entire comment, which was clearly made off the cuff. His complaint was that Obama attacks Hillary's judgment, specifically with her Iraq vote, and he has not been consistent all along, and the fairy tale is the media's portrayal of Obama's track record of his positions and actions with respect to Iraq. It was an opinion, voiced spontaneously, and from all the votes to keep funding the war from Obama, it has a bit of merit.

If he had said that about Bill Richardson or Joe Biden or Mitt Romney, would it had been a racist comment? Of course not. It has nothing to do with race.

I would be closer to supporting Obama if he would've never voted to fund the war. But he has. And then he hasn't. ???????

Please go watch entire clip of the fairy tale clip. This is going to get ridiculous if people can't criticize obama without being called a racist.

p.s I think Barack dislikes Hillary. I don't think it's vice versa.

EITHER Hillary or Obama (Or ANY of the Democratic candidates) would make AT LEAST a 1000 times better president that George W. Bush. I'm ot sure that we'll EVER be able to recover from all the damage that idiot has done to this country!!

Obama tells me to hope so i start hoping.

Obama tells me to change, so I change my parents since they are past and status quo.

Obama tells Scott in California to repeat post 100 times a day, so he does it. It's a change from his other work.

Obama asks me to convince my other immature youth friends to cheer for change, I do it.

Obama tells me change is new, I agree (not knowing every election Presidential politicians talk about change and nothing changes).

What is wrong with this country?

Obama is a fairy tale and his hope with no substance is a fairy tale.

What's so wrong in telling the truth?

Any black person who votes for Hillary will make the dead slave owners smile in their graves; all of their efforts to teach black people that white people should lead them is STILL paying off.

Sad.

your racist if you say "IF HE SAYS ANYTHING ELSE, HE'LL BE CALLED A RACIST!"

And so once again,
My dear Johnny, my dear friend,
And so once again you are fighting us all,
And when I ask you why,
You raise your sticks and cry, and I fall,
Oh, my friend,
How did you come?,
To trade the fiddle for the drum,
You say I have turned,
Like the enemies you've earned,
But I can remember,
All the good things you are,
And so I ask you please,
Can I help you find the peace and the star?,
Oh, my friend,
What time is this?,
To trade the handshake for the fist

And so once again,
Oh, America my friend,
And so once again,
You are fighting us all,
And when we ask you why,
You raise your sticks and cry and we fall,
Oh, my friend,
How did you come,
To trade the fiddle for the drum

You say we have turned,
Like the enemies you've earned,
But we can remember,
All the good things you are,
And so we ask you please,
Can we help you find the peace and the star?,
Oh my friend,
We have all come,
To fear the beating of your drum

-APC-

Of course he will win. All you voters from South Carolina get out there and vote for Barrack Obama. It is time for change and Unity. It is time for the people to be represented like we should be. Go Barrack Go for the win.

FOR OBAMA SUPPORTERS January 12, 2008 10:07 pm ET

OK I reviewed the website and YouTube video. The footage of Barack appears to be him at a book signing.

I don't see anything that we [America] should fear! In my opinion if the target=_blank"'>Trinity United Church of Christ helps to reduce the numbers of African Americans that are members of target=_blank"'>US Bureau of Prisons then there is certainly nothing to be afraid of.

Just as Mitt Romney stated that the Morman Church will not yield control on what he does the same thing applies to Barack Obama.

Go Barack '08.

It's not Obama might win... HE WILL WIN

I wish it would have been Bill Richardson, but I will have to settle for my second choice....

Obama/Richardson 2008

O my god could you imagine the racist comments then a half hispanic and half african american.... get over it America ... let the two most qualified men lead... I voted for Hillary in NY for senator, but do not think she is ready to be president....

It is just about time to hang up the phone of philosophy, patience and tolerance expecting to receive the benefit of good behavior from these people who will never be tired of oppressing us.
In their narrow mind, they will continue to comfuse volume with density until it's too late.
I can't understand why a man of color should not be President of the United States when they are dying everywhere in the battle fields for the honor of the Country.
This Country should be greater if it was not so racist.
The only way you can get rid of a force is to let it do works. Otherwise it goes crazy. The resistance America presents to black's socio-political and economics advancement creates a potential danger to fall into a revolution.
People get already too mad about the statusquo!
Let the man "Obama "be President to accomplish justice.

why is Bill doing Q&As? is he running or is she???

Hillary says Obama flipflopped bc he was against the war in iraq yet voted on funding? what kind of a retarded argument is that to prove someone is flipflopping. he was against the war but our soldiers were sent there bc of votes form the likes of Hillary, we had no choice but to at least make sure our troops are equipped. what , is he going to be against troops having guns in battle?

Why did Kerry not endorse Hillary? why has gore not endorsed her? that should tell everyone something of the sort of person she is. WHen Gore was running the clintons offered barely supported him; they wanted him , and Kerry to lose so she would be positioned to run. everyone knows this. Bill wouldn't even back his own VP. thats the type of people they are.

Stays with a cheating husband so she can get in the white house. why don't we use character as at least one factor of judging someone. If we did, she would be the last person to vote for.

Oprah's greatest mistake was to back Obama.

Hillary's comment on LBJ is interesting. I call it Eurocentric revisionist history.
Whatever LBJ did he did it from the pressure brought on by Dr. King, the SCLC, SNCC, CORE,, NAACP, FOI, VOTIING DRIVES, FREEDOM RIDERS, AND A HOST OF OTHERS LIKE, Fannie Lou Hammer, Medgar Evers, Macolm X, James Farmer, Ralph Bunch, David Abernathy, Corretta King, the three civil rights activist killed in Mississippi, Bloody Sunday .......the list goes on and on and on.....A white southern from Texas did not wake up one day and decide on his on to create and pass a National Civil Rights bill. It was delivered to him "Special Delivery" from the death of, the sweat of and the heartaches of millions that demanded change and demanded it "NOW" Mrs. Clinton perhaps should review "Eyes on the Prize."

thuvan tran January 12, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Alot of companies hire outsiders when they know that their current inbreed leadership is not capable of sorting the problems because they are the problem.

Hillary Clinton is the virtual incumbent and part of the Bush/Clinton Oligarchy!
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John, NC January 12, 2008 10:57 pm ET

You hit the nail on the head in your comments but missed the primary thread of this election: America will only change when the people of Amerca change it.
The Voice of the People is the Power of America!

Go Barack '08.

It is obvious the Clintons are pandering for votes. Hillary went to Nevada and said "No woman should be illegal." Now Bill is trying to nab the black vote in South Carolina? Come on!

Like others have said, I had much respect for the Clintons, but there is no way in hell I am voting for Hillary. All the campaigns have taken shots at each other over the past months, but their actions over the last couple of days have been really disappointing. She is just going to leave this national just as divided as it currently is.

Also, for you individuals that think Obama's preaching "lulls" us into ignoring his experience, or lack thereof, I ask you... what are these 35 years Mrs. Clinton speaks of? Obama only speaks of what he is good at, and he claims he will deliver what he truly believes he can.

Clinton - six years in the United States Senate;
Edwards - six years in the United States Senate;
Obama - seven years in the Illinois state senate and two years in the United States Senate.

She was involved "around" politics in the sense that she lived in the White House, but she has never held an executive position: city, state, or country. She may have been around political decisions, but she was never really a "decider."

I listened to Clinton's speech when he addressed the "fairytale" issue. He was in fact talking specifics. Obama has waivered on his vote and support of the War. This is not fiction its fact and can be verified if you check his voting record. Clinton could have simply called him a "liar" but respectively called his misrepresentation of facts (as they pertain to the War) a fairytale –which in fact is true. His opinion that we should support his wife because of "her heart" may carry some validity, I have yet to know where the heart or mind for that matter stands with respect to Obama . He does not exaclty promote "black issues" nor do I know his position on Affirmative Action/EEOC/. Could be another Clarence Thomas for all we truly know. Is he electable? the South will tell. He'll need southern votes to carry the election, and I"m still reeling from what happened to Rep. Ford in Tennessee last year. A caucaus is one thing, but as New Hamsphire showed a private booth is quit another. There's an awful lot of confedacracy hangin in them woodsheds.

It is obvious the Clintons are pandering for votes. Hillary went to Nevada and said "No woman should be illegal." Now Bill is trying to nab the black vote in South Carolina? Come on!

Like others have said, I had much respect for the Clintons, but there is no way in hell I am voting for Hillary. All the campaigns have taken shots at each other over the past months, but their actions over the last couple of days have been really disappointing. She is just going to leave this national just as divided as it currently is.

Also, for you individuals that think Obama's preaching "lulls" us into ignoring his experience, or lack thereof, I ask you... what are these 35 years Mrs. Clinton speaks of? Obama only speaks of what he is good at, and he claims he will deliver what he truly believes he can.

Clinton - six years in the United States Senate;
Edwards - six years in the United States Senate;
Obama - seven years in the Illinois state senate and two years in the United States Senate.

She was involved "around" politics in the sense that she lived in the White House, but she has never held an executive position: city, state, or country. She may have been around political decisions, but she was never really a "decider."

David, Los Angeles

That is not experience that is anything to lean on for a presidential run. None of those positions until 2000 were elected positions -no formal responsibilities.

1970, provided free legal advice to the poor and researched for the Senate Subcommittee on Migratory Labor.

- This is the type of work any Washington intern would do

1971 – 1973 – Nothing

1974, member of the Watergate impeachment staff.

- Which could means she was doing just about anything. There are 100's of people who were in Washington at the time who could write something similar.

1975 – 1976 – Nothing

1977, co-founder of the Arkansas Advocate for Children and Families.

"Co-founder" probably meant she help write the grant proposal, not impressive.

1978, board member of the Legal Services Corporation successfully fighting President Reagan’s attempts to reduce funding.

- Dude, Reagan wasn't president until 1980.

1979, chair of the Rural Health Advisory Committee, successfully expanding health care funding in poor areas of Arkansas.

-Another unelected committee, This is experience?

1980 – 1981 – Nothing

1982-1992, chair of the Arkansas Educational Association, raising educational standards statewide.

-Again, first lady of Arkansas experience is not impressive

1992-2000. Most important advisor in the White House.

-This is so thin its unreal. She made a speech in China. Now she mocks Obama and Edwards for making speeches

2000-2008 – Senator

-Finally, applicable experience.

Good luck against McCain on that silly argument.

All the Obama groupies are trying to compensate for their sad pitiful lives by throwing themselves into this idol-worship for this so-called "Perfect Uniter powered by change and hope"

Obama is everything to these starry-eyed losers. He can walk on water, unite fire and ice, make rainbows appear etc etc

At this point I almost want him to win so when he shows how clueless he is, I can see the disappointment on the faces of these clowns

OK all lets be nice...The truth of the matter is the media is hyping the entire nation. The truth is america has a LONG way to go with personal hatred for race. Did you all forget the Grand Wizards threat to Obama which is why his family needs the secret service. Have you forgotten the Mr. Obama is not the one who made negative comments, reference, or comparisions about himself with Dr. King, The JFK', or Nelson Mandela. These comments were made in anger by Mr. & Mrs Clinton and only they can say why they made them. If they will speak truthfully. NYorkers have not forgotten the lies told by the Clinton family in regards to supporting H. Carl McCall. We will always remember how late she sent the endorsement, no contact and hanging on the float with a Republican contender. We as a people and the church family shall always remember the deeds. Obama has a standard to meet as well. Just b/c a candidate is African American does not mean they will get our vote just as a White, Latino, Asian, Irish, Italian or Mexican candidate. The candidate needs to be worthy and thus far Mr. Obama and Mr. Edwards and Mr. Huckabee have shown that. Stop assuming all African Americans are Democrats in the 1800's we were actually and still are Republicans.

God Bless and dont hate

I can't believe people are already affraid Chelsea will run some day. Why not , people who are raised to donate their time to worthy causes, usually have ingrained in them, the need to serve a higher purpose other then themselves. Some people really do care about things and do their best to help others. Chelsea, may very well relalize a calling someday..assumining of course we still have a country to serve.

Alice darlin, Bush bankrupted the National Treasury AND GOT LOTS OF AMERICANS KILLED! Hillary's National Health Care Plan would have MAYBEstrained the reserves a bit at worst but THERE WOULD BE A LOT OF PEOPLE ALIVE AND HEALTHY FOR HER EFFORTS.
See the difference??? Live healthy Americans or Dead Soldiers....
say it with me now-
...Live and Healthy or Dead..
Live or Dead.
Kinda simple don't you think???

I've never heard a company ever wants to hire an unexperience man/woman to be its CEO. Why we want an unexperience person to lead the country?

Obama – why haven't you stopped the media from making mysogenistic and racist remarks about Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton?

Oprah – I hope your career is over for instigating these attacks. You don't have the courage to stop the mysogenistic and racist remarks towards the citizens of NH that voted the way they wanted to. No, it doesn't have to be a race issue to go into the voting booth and vote for Hillary instead of Obama.

"Its a prophecy for Obama to win the white house" God now we have heard it all. This is what scary about all this. What's next Obama will part the red sea? The media has really started something that is about to blow out of the water. Obama is just a man a plain and simple one at that.

"It's a prophecy for Obama to win the White House" God now we have heard it all. This is what is scary about all this. What next Obama will part the red river.? He is just a man – and a weak one at that. Some of Obama followers really need help.

we continue to support Clinton and will continue to support this remarkable woman who can take this country "To boldly go where no man has gone before."

Kevin – The simple fact of the matter is that Hillary has four more years in the Senate than Barack Obama, and that Barack Obama has more experience in elected office than she does. The candidates with real experience in the Democratic field: Richardson, Dodd, and Biden, were also-rans almost from the beginning. It appears that the Democrats don't want someone with years of experience. All of the "experience" that Hillary Clinton's fans talk about it actually her husband's experience. My wife has been married to me for years, but I don't think she could be a doctor. Hillary has simply been on the sidelines...this is almost as if she has had home plate season tickets and we are using that as a reason to elect her to general manager. It's a preposterous assertion of experience.

Instead, Hillary Clinton is a polarizing character who feels the draw of the presidency as if by inheritance or birthright. She is not necessarily the right person for the job, and the country needs a break from Bushes and Clintons, who have been on the ballot essentially since 1980.

We need to vote for change, for moderation, for reason, and for good judgment. On the democratic field, the only person left is Barack Obama.

Now, why would any sensible thinking black person vote for Clinton when they can vote for their own intelligent black man, Obama. He will win this one!

Why is it when someone say something about Obama they have to be racist. I am a black american, who will not vote for Obama I don't think he stand for anything. I would never vote for someone because of thier color, I will vote on their record and I believe Hillary is the best choice.

There is something to be said for integrity and honesty. There is no way I'd vote for the likes of Hillary or Romney. I'm a Democrat and I'm hoping that Obama gets the nomination. I'd even enthusiatically support John Edwards if he staged a comeback. If Hillary wins the nomination, I'll be first in line to cast a vote for a Republican.

Let's face it, the cheap tricks she used in NH cannot be discounted as hard-knuckled politics. See http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/01/12/taken_for_granite.html

A liar is a liar...period. Hillary is so divisive that she has already created a deep divide in the democratic party, to say nothing of the visceral reaction she evokes from Republicans.

And for all you touting Hillary's "experience", I have two points for you to ponder. First, Cheney and Rumsfield had all the "experience" in the world and look where that got us. It's not about experience, it's about judgement. Secondly, to break the gridlock in Washington and actually get things done, one will need to build a working majority. Hillary failed miserably in her attempt at Healthcare reform in the nineties largely because she does not have the capability of bringing people together.

Obama, McCain or Huckabee for President!!! We need some integrity, honesty and class in the Whitehouse. Additionally, we need someone whose first instinct is to build concensus and is able to garner support from Independents and members of the opposite party.

Hillary benefitted from a "protest vote" by the women of NH. Ironically, if she wins the nomination, she'll lose Dems in the General who'll give a "protest vote" to the Republicans. I'm proud to say that one of those protest votes will be mine.

Instead of Congress investigating cheating in baseball, how about they investigate cheating in politics?

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/01/12/taken_for_granite.html

bickering in the poliyics are normal thing to happen. Maybe former president Bill Clinton really meant what he say, or it's just being mis understood. Do you think that it's just the Clinton's throwing stones?
Ha, ha, thats\'s the name of the game. Everybody say something about the other. We are humans, it's our nature....we are not perfect. Bill Clinton is not a perfect man, Hilary is not perfect, Obama is not perfect either.
I would believe Obama if he would say he will "TRY" to unite blah, blah, blah...He said HE WILL UNITE.... I think that's a lie, nobody can unite everybody...
In my own opinion, experience is better than promises.......
GO for HILARY CLINTON, She'll be the closest thing to truth....

Forget about this...Check an interesting analysis of comeback kid: Hillary

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article3333863.ece

Just one comment: I think NH was actually a wake up of the Americans voters and they will start to ask real questions to who is still in the race. Too late since 3 of the exceptional Democrat candidates let the race. There is still a good one, hopefully she will not be lost over some empty style.

Hillary'08!!

I voted for "Bill", I will NOT vote for "Hill"

If Obama does not win the Demoratic nomination I will vote for McCain for sure. I'm sure the "Iron My Shirt" was a Clinton dirty politic stunt as usual. This way the enraged women would cast their vote for Hillarious (Hillary). The crying did wonders for the women vote also, she should be nominated for an acting award because this is so unlike Hillarious.
Clinton's pick the same old people, doing the same old things and expecting a different result.

Well, here's how I see it...Racially, if it were two men, it'd be the white guy winning over the black guy. However, it's a black man and a white woman...and considering the male dominated culture we live in, I think Obama has a distinct advantage over Hillary.

Bill, I defended you when they said all those nasty things about you and Hillary.

I defended you when they accused you and Hillary of taking bribes, kick-backs, and improper payments in return for access.

I defended you when you hit on a 20-something government employee and disgraced the office of the Presidency.

I defended you, I defended you, I defended you.

No more!

Go rot in hades, you two-faced SOB.

Everything they've said about you IS true.

You are corrupt, you take bribes, you lie at the drop of a hat, and you have atrocious taste in women, including your spouse.

GOODBYE BILL, your 15 minutes are more than up!

I HOPE PEOPLE ARE NOT LYING ABOUT THEIR RACE ON THIS SITE. IT SERVES NO PURPOSE TO LIE ABOUT YOUR RACE.

IT'S UNFORTUNATE THE CLINTONS STARTED THIS RACE BAITING. TOO BAD.

FOLKS, WE MAY HAVE COME HERE ON DIFFERENT SHIPS BUT WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT NOW.

LET'S NOT GIVE THE REST OF THE WORLD THE IMPRESSION THAT WE CANNOT GET ALONG.

I SPOKE WITH A BUSINESS ACQUAINTANCE TONIGHT AND HE SAID PEOPLE IN THE UK ARE READING THESE BLOGS AND LAUGHING AT US.

IT'S SAD TO SEE SUCH NASTY FIGHTING GOING ON BETWEEN AMERICANS.

I GUESS WE HAVE NOT COME SUCH A LONG WAY AFTER ALL.

GOD BLESS THE USA.

I'm a woman and Black. What I see Bill is saying that Obama has not dealt on the World stage. His Ideal dealing with countries that are against the US is unreal. More people were working with real income, owning homes and doing well. Obama is new and he bring youth and excitement. If he wins over Hillary in the primaries McCain have a better chance to win. McCain is well known and is a man that have work with both parties to get bill passed. Understand this is what Obama is saying he wants to do. McCain has been doing just that before Obama wore long pants. If it very unbelievable the we can not see that this is not the time for a person unpredicable. We need to put this in the hands of change this time being a woman.

There is a difference between Clinton and Obama

Clinton appeals to women voters
Obama appeals to all Americans: men and women of all ages and backgrounds.

Clinton talks about how she can change America.
Obama talks about how "we" can change America.

Clinton has support from democrats
Obama has support from democrats, indies, and republicans.

Clinton refers to herself as a LbJ
Obama is likened to JFK, MLK, and RFK.

Clinton wants to be President
Obama wants to unite the nation.

Slick Willy at it again. Bill Clinton is a slick liar. Many people can remember in 1998 when Bill Clinton looked directly into the national TV camera and said " I DID HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN!". Then a year later Bill Clinton made another national TV address where he apologized to the American people for lying. For Bill Clinton to keep raising this issue on Obama's Iraq War position is just ridiculous. Obama's camp needs to run video ads showing Obama in the fall of 2002 in Illinois stating his opposition to the invasion of Iraq. This video footage will discredit Bill Clinton from stating otherwise. For Obama to continually try to explain his response to a reporter's question back at the 2004 Democratic Convention is dumb and a waste of time. Obama's camp just needs to show America that Bill Clinton is indeed capable of lying like he did in the 1990s and recently on the Hillary's campaign trail.

Denzel Richie January 12, 2008 12:36 am ET

I am a black and I don't consider Obama a black. He is in fact a fairy tale? I dare you to call me a racist. BTW, I love Bill Clinton and I think his statement was taken out of context. My fellow blacks need to grow up.
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Denzel, I am calling you a racist. and I don't think you are black. No literate person would write "I am a black." Obama is bi-racial; he is half white and half black.

I LIKE JOHN EDWARDS AND MIKE HUCKABEE.

Stanjz
Thats because President Bill Clinton and Chairman Greenspan presided over the largest peace time expnasion of our economy in history. During those years incomes and jobs also grew. During the Bush years incomes and jobs were reduced. Where do you want to feel the real impact of the economy. Wall Street or Main Street?

President Hillary Rodham Clinton! For All Americans. That just sounds GREAT!!!! and I can't wait

What's worse, a fairy tale or a "Clinton tale?"

"i did not have sex with that woman."
"I opposed this war from the beginning."

Bill Clinton has a lot of nerve claiming that Obama is lying or inconsistent on his stance on war. The only fairy tale is anyone who thinks a new era of Clinton presidency won't be without embarrassing lies and scandals.

A balanced budget is nice, but it doesn’t tell you how income was distributed between the wealthy, middle class and poor during the Clinton presidency.

Federal Minimum Wage
Bush one-April 1991 $4.25
Clinton-October 1996 $4.75- eleven percent increase or only 50 cents/hr ( remember these are rock bottom wages, so eleven percent is next to nothing)
Clinton-September 1997 $5.15 – eight percent increase or 40cents/hr

“The income gap actually grew more during the Democratic Clinton administration than it has during the Bush administration. According to U.S. Census data, the share of income for the wealthiest 5 percent rose from 18.6 percent in 1992 to 22.1 percent in 2000. That’s a jump of almost 19 percent.”

“During the Bush years, the share of the wealthiest 5 percent has grown from 22.1 percent of total income in 2000 to 22.3 percent last year, a rise of less than 1 percent.”

obama all the way

Obama is too young. I have never even heard of him until I heard he was running for president. 35 is the youngest anybody can run for president. However we are getting a very diversifed Campaign here. Black here and White Women. Who would have thought. I think that Hillary has more experience.

GO HILLARY 08 first WOMAN PRESIDENT FIRSt GENTMLEN

"Hillary as the democratic candidate in the general election does 3 things:"

And then proceeds to list three things that have nothing whatsoever to do with REAL issues that are affecting the American people. And there you have the main difference between Clinton supporters and Obama-maniacs: Clinton people are concerned with issues, policies and specifics and Obama's people are concerned with popularity and personality.

And because this is a Presidential election and not a popularity contest, that's also why Clinton is still the front-runner.

Hillary needs obama more than obama needs hillray to win the presidency.
We only seen a few states voter turnout there is a a new surge of young and old voters who are looking for real changes. Imagine how many independents and republicans and pissed off democrats would vote against hillary if she won the nomination by belittiling obama. I think half the democrats would just stay home
I think hillary only fires up the right wingers of this country while some of those right win might wanna give obama there vote due to his new fresh perspective and positve outlook while others would look at hillarys past.. She gets tons of money from lobbyist this country doesnt needs more than a makeover.. U.S.A. could use a facelift, a tummytuck and a whole new style of doing things. I think many world leaders who do not like the united states would give america a second look with barack obama at the wheel. I do think hillary would be a decent vice president..

I'm not an American, and I read with amusement all your comments.

You guys elected Bill Clinton because you want someone to focus more on the economy. You elected George Bush the first time because of Clinton moral issue. So you want a morally upright president. Then you elected him a second time because you wanted a strong president that could lead you in war against terror. So that what you get, a president that is morally upright and will constantly lead you to war. So why complain about George Bush. YOU GET WHAT U WANT!

If I am an American, I will vote for someone who can reduce my petrol cost , revive the economy so I had a stable job, and reduce the country deficit so my dollar is stronger. Make American strong by having enough surplus to invest in my military, and stop interferring in other people's domestic affair. History will teach U that Iraq is what it is today because you fund them (to fight Iran). Al Qeada is what it is today because U fund them (to fight the Russians).

You want someone who can united the nation, but for the longest american history, the country had always been divided by the democrats and the republicans. The only time there is unity was during the aftermath of Sept 11th. It is the same with a lot of other countries. U will unite when faced with external threats, not internal.

Unfortunately, who U choose will affects us even if we are so far apart. So hopefully in the next 20-30 years , Europe and China can become the next superpower, so you can elect another George Bush.

I have noted with care that it is only Obama who has the ability and talents and also the required knowledge and personality to lead this country. Most important of all, Obama could be rightfully called a "UNIFIER" while the rest (whether from the Democrats or the Republicans or others) each appear to suffer from an "I, me and myself complex." Finally, the philsophies, plans and aims of Obama are virtually the ones we the American nation have been desiring since the past 100 years.
Very sincerely,
D. Schickelgruber

Electing Hillary certainly will not bring the unity. She divides everything, gender wise, race wise, culturally, politically, and the worst old versus young. Pathetic.. She and Bill will destroy everything to get into power. Stop it before it is too late...
Whether Obama or Edwards..Both are 100% better than her or even any woman in this country is better than her...

Looks to me like Bill is trying to cover both sides in order to obtain a federal position in either a Clinton or Obama administration. Classic politics!

I can hardly wait for Hillary and some young stud page to swap bodily fluids and titilate us for the next 4 years!

Go Hillary! Bring back the sexy 90's!

Let's look at Obama and Hillary in the general election:

Hillary as the democratic candidate in the general election does 3 things:

1) Makes potential independent voters less likely to get involved – nothing new about her.
2) Makes people like me who feel like the democratic party has left them behind less likely to get involved. (I have never missed a vote in my life and while I supported her husband, if she wins I may sit out the general election.)
3) She is a LIGHTNING ROD for the right wing folks – they will LOVE running against Hillary. Her name alone makes republicans itchy to vote!

These three things = republican president in 08. Karl Rove knows this, and that's why he recently has praised Clinton and criticized Obama:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119992615845679531.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Please be smart dems and independents.

Alice ,I dont know if you're eating a piece of that mushroom you're setting.......see about getting a REAL HISTORY book and RESD IT,.....Wonderland should have a library.

AMERICA!! Open your eyes !! What do we really know about Obama??
Only that he is a Black Muslim!! He is not an American born in America....
He is a Muslim and he practices Muslim! Remember when Al Queda threatened
United States that they would get us through the back door if necessay....Well,
my friends this is their man.....Obama does not even salute the American
Flag but some of your people what to elect him as the next President of the
United States?? He has not alligience to this country nor the American Flag...
you Americans that are fooled and blinded by this SNAKE better change your
vote before he destroys what is left of our Country....
Think about this, do you think that any AMERICAN could go to Obama's
Home....Kenya and run for President?? I DON'T THINK SO!!
They are a lot smarter than the Americans and they don't trust us.....

You can have all the detail economic plans and ideas that you want but if you can't bring the parties together you are not going anywhere. Do you really think that the republicans are going to give Hilliary the leeway and respect she needs in order to get things done?

The very name "Clinton" causes the republican hairs to stand on end. Her being in the white-house would be just like the current president Bush who is now complaining that there is partisanship in Washington. This is the same person who said he would unite America and reach beyond party lines. He doesn't understand that he's a big part of the cause.

There's only one person in the democratic race that I believe can UNITE the parties and that person is NOT Hillary.

She's strong, smart, and a probably a good person but when I look in her eyes I see the same thing that I saw in Bush's eyes. A lack of ability to articulate ideas in a way that the WORLD (not just your party) can rally behind.

I was right about Bush, and I believe I'm right about Hillary.

Ahhhh why would Bill Clinton be racist against Obama calling Obama "Fairly tale"? I support Obama from the buttom of my heart because his words and his dreams change American policy.Im black person,but Im not gonna vote for Obama because Im black.Can American have their first black president? black people would have had their first black president Colin Powel and that was great loss for African...."he might win" Bill Clinton said If a black persom vote for Hillary Clinton I would rather vote for Republica.Bill was bad for having sex-relationship to his secretary Mrs Jones Hillary will be worst.Don't sell your vote.......Obama will be the next president and first black president.Bill Clinton should keep his mouth shut and enjoy his cigar peacefully.People should remember when Saddam Husein invaded Kuwat Mr.Bill Clinton was told about that,but world was watching Iraq-Kuwat war Bill Clinton was watching his golf.

I have love and great respect for the Clintons, but it is more than shocking to see that the Clintons will do anything and everything to get back at the White House, given the fact that for them ridicule and immorality don't kill... This contry needs UNITY to meet and win the challenges of this new century ( Job out sourcing, China military build up, Terrorism, Immigration, Health care, globlal warming, morality in politics...). unfortunately the clintons DIDN'T CHANGE, they are getting more sophisticated in dividing not only the contry but even the Democrats. It's pernicoius for a nation in dire need of new blood to see that people are still envolopped with the clintons' distration, resistance to change . American don't wanna go with the clintons' agenda to go after the Bush. We need a better future for the youth, we need accessible leaders who listen to us more than they talk to us, leaders who share true tears with the people, we don't need anachronistic leaders who drop tears as a shameful political strategy to get the attention of naive voters. We have to understand that the youth is the future of America, and Edwards and Obama are the only chance we have to initiate changes in that obsolete political system that the clintons and etal are desperately fighting for. One thing we've learned, with the election of another Bush in 2000, is that repetition in the White house of another Clinton will make things worse. The first Bush brought War, so did the second Bush. Electing another clinton will serve American with immorality and lies again , not CHANGE!!!

To "Obama Called Hillary Democrat from Punjab" this is not accurate. Actually it was Hillary who joked that she could be elected senator of Punjab because she sent so many jobs over to India (diverted from NY workers). You should really look into this – it is actually quite interesting.

Obama has a storm brewing. When I first heard this information I thought Obama was being trashed. Because if it were true, surely the media would of put out the information. Obama's church gave Louis Farrahkan their highest award 'THE TRUMPETEER AWARD" Don't believe me, just google REV. JEREMIAH WRIGHT AND LOUIS FARRAHKAN . There is actually a 3 minute video praising the leader of the nation of islam. Obama's theme THE AUDACITY OF HOPE comes from the rev. Jeremiah Wright. This church believes Gods promises toward Israel are not valid today. How did Obama in the first quarter of 07 match the Clinton machine in fund raising? If Louis Farrahkan put out the word to support Obama, It would generate millions, how else could a one year senator when he decided to run for president raise that type of money? Some believe that Hillary is a bigger mark and preference rather than Obama. I can assure you the republicans are not going to let the media love affair with Obama stop them from going after him with this information. Clinton can't expose him, it would divide the party and cause a fall defeat. The republicans can say if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it is a duck. the duck being a racist with muslim associations and quite possibly a trojan horse.

Hillary is the fairy tale here. I bristle when I hear about her "experience". She was a president and governer's wife for crying out loud. If she were a doctor's wife does that make her experienced to perform surgery? The only reason she got elected in liberal New York is the female vote felt sympathy for her (just like NH primary due to tear gate) because Bubba got creative with a cigar on a child that was 30 years his junior!!

Sydney from Australia – apparently is the Clintons' that are the ones that people like to drink a beer with and drive away as in the DWI of one her her top advisers.

Obama has much more experience than Hillary's. You should really go to the websites to read about it, rather than just listening to their opponent to describe their credentials. In the 7 years that Hillary has been in the Senate – they have the lowest approval rating because nothing can get accomplished with all of their partisan bickering.

Obama is a fair person, and knows how to move things along. He doesn't have to make paybacks like Clinton does.

If anyone says anything against Obama he's a racist just like for a long time after 9/11 if you said anything against George Bush you were a traitor!
What ever happened to freedom of speech?
Obama is good but Hillary is better and unless we want 8 more years of Republican rule, we need to get behind the candidate who can win. That's Hilllary Clinton!

FIRED UP? LET'S GO! CLINTON'S HAVE TO GO! FIRED UP? LET'S GO! CLINTON'S HAVE TO GO! FIRED UP? LET'S GO! CLINTON'S HAVE TO GO!
Hillary wouldn't be running the country it would be ole Billy Boy. OBAMA NOW!

Angelina;

Your statement, plainly and simply, is untrue. The majority of votes for Mr. Obama has been from college educated people as is documented from the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. Hillary's votes tend toward older to middle-aged females and lower income and blue collar workers so far. They have sort of split the male vote with a slight advantage to Mr. Obama. When they find out about all her anti-union ties, including her campaign manager, Mark Penn, the blue collar workers will leave her as fast as Bush's rats are jumping ship.

Obama does not have the political experience and social economic experience needed to get our great nation back on track with any degree of speed.George bush has done MAJOR damage in the world because of his ignorance and arrogance when dealing with other nations.We are currently bankrupt on the world stage when it comes to good will.
H Clinton will take office and begin straight away to begin to heal the wounds of George Bush.
Obama talks about change.However he has not fleshed out these changes.It is becoming suspect as to wheather Obama realy knows what fundamental changes are required and in what order they are needed.
I like Obama but now is the wrong time.
It is Hillary Clintons time to lead our great nation out of the mess the bush administration has created.

TUCC.org? Okay – so this is the home church of Barack Obama, right? Any astute individual sees just the first three points (adoration, salvation and reconciliation) and realizes that these are concepts that are not exclusive to the 'Black Value System'. They SHOULD be a part of all of our value systems.

My regards to those threatened by a positive self-awareness and ignorant of history.

Every time Bill Clinton opens his mouth OBAMA wins another vote !

Personally i prefer one OBAMA over two Clintons , so go ahead Bill , keep up the good work.

Remember the God0Meter? We buried that a long time ago.
Let's dig a hole and throw in the Race-o-Meter too, they'll be happy together in the dirt where they belong.
Give the race thing a rest. If racism was as strong and prevalent as Sharpton and his ilk are whining about, we wouldn't have Maya Angelou , Ophra, Colin Powell, Condi Rice, Tiger Woods, Will Smith, Densel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and certainly not Obama running for President , ...etc........., or any of the other admirable people of color to be proud of.
So Sharpton get some good therapy.

Obama = charismatic and idealistic
Woodrow Wilson = charismatic and idealistic
LBJ = charismatic and idealistic ..

... hmmm ...

H. Clinton = experienced
FDR = experienced
B. Clinton = experienced

.... hmmmmmm ...

WE DO NEED A CHANGE, I GOT 100 PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR IT AND WILL HAVE 500 MORE BEFORE THE END OF THIS MONTH.....BESIDES OBAMA AND CLINTON WILL BE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT AND WE WILL HAVE THEM BOTH.

I'm not sure what's the probability or the percentage of this happening but I'm about tired of the family legacies for our country president. It's a one in a billion chance at being president how can cousin, sons, and wife's keep winning.

HILLARY/OBAMA 0'8. Y'all seem to think it will be one or the other. Have you stoped to consider that both of them may run together. Then the Clinton loyal get what they want and the Obama loyal get what they want. However in terms of experience, Hillary has been there through all the mud and Obama hasn't. Maybe Obama can be president after 8 years of Clinton then he wil have the experience needed. Until then, sorry OBAMA sit back and be VP. Both Clinton and Obama can work together to bring this country into a whole. They will both have the capacity to out-debate any Republican. Give them your vote and lets WIN this thing.

I hear alot of talk from Obama just a bunch of I tell you what you want to hear. Obama needs to do more time in the senate to mature. He is just alot of hot air now.
OH is he not white to how come I don't hear about how he was raised in a white family. hmmm time to forget the color thing and get with the business at hand.

Is "He might win" newsworthy?
I suppose you could use "He might lose" as a story tomorrow...

Haven't we had enought of the Clinton's? NAFDA, Impeachment....

Come on America get a Pepsi and WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!

Jane
from the Netherlands. I don't know, but I think you Europeans aren't doing much better than Americans receiving the welcome mat the world over. Let's see, didn't 4 French tourists just get killed in North Africa, and wasn't the Dakar canceled. Weren't some British tourists killed in a bombing in Turkey and in a bombing in Saudi Arabia, weren't some Spanish nationals killed in Morocco, weren't some German tourists killed in Tunisia; sadly the list goes on.

Oh, and look how Spain got blasted at the Iberoamerican conference last month for being an imperialist capitalist country, and how many nationalizations of Europeans companies have taken place courtesy of Chavez and Morales. Worry about your own standing in the world.

Alice writes

......I, for one, am sick of hearing about Clinton's economy! To him total credit for the 90s boom is mindless jibber. Those that make that ridiculous claim conveniently forget that it is only by the good judgement of the Congressional Republicans at the time to have squashed Hillary's National Health Care "Plan". If that piece of trash were enacted, the economy that so many laud would have certainly been in the toilet. To have financed that massive entitlement program would have bankrupted the Treasury and placed an enormous tax burden on all of us. Give it a break…Clinton was one of the worst Presidents of late 20th Century. The list of nonaccomplishments in light of the "Peace Dividend" during the 90s is long, and worst of all al Qaeda flourished unabated.......

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Alice hates Clinton being a great president due to the fact it HELPS Hillary Clinton and NOT Barack Obama.

big deal. You like Obama. I like Obama too.

But your attempt to 'tapdance' away the Clintons acheivements are silly. You are fighting a battle you cant win on that front.

The more the election becomes about the economy , the more its going to make Hillary Clinton the next president.

Jimmy Carter was a democratic president and he made the economy WORSE. So it is REALLY about the Clinton administration, not just any ol Democrat.

Certainly no Republican can run with a straight face about the economy. Except Ron Paul.

I would least expect that Democrats can be so racist, especially those coming from the Clinton camp.

What's funny, Obama's and Clinton's views on issues are almost identical. Obama have the edge since he didn't vote for Bush's war measures and Hillary did.

Another thing, I never thought voters would award a female candidate votes if she cry in front of the camera. I would think, by her boasting her vast experience over Obama, crying wouldn't be necessary.

It's up to the voters to pick the best candidate. While I'll always admire Bill Clinton, Hillary is no Bill Clinton by any stretch of the imagination. Her entrenched and strained relationship with the Republicans would continue the same "status quo" infecting Washington and make it hard for changes to come through. I can only hope that voters think about that. The Republicans have a storehouse of ammunitions to use against Hillary.

On the other hand, the Republicans wouldn't know how to deal with Obama but Obama would have all the advantages to deal with any Republican nominee. Think about that, folks. And that's not to mention Obama's broad appeals to both the Republicans and the Independents ...... and the outside world. That gives him an international appeal. America would be in good hands with Obama who can effectively defeat a Republican nominee. That cannot be said for Hillary.

Obama for President.

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Might win? Bill – honey? Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States.

Bernie Moore-Knowles
Papa'aloa, Hawai'i

I was disappointed earlier at what Bill said, coz, i view him as my american hero. now that he has clarified what he meant, he his still ma hero. By the way, I love both both Obama and Hillary. The would make a great pair to run together. I don't care who wins though.
Go Democratics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The real gamble in this election is playing the same Washington game with the same Washington players and expecting a different result," Obama said as he stood by Kerry at the College of Charleston. This seems to me to be a dishonest statement since most of those working with Obama on his campaign either worked for the Clintons or other players who have been in Washington for along time. If he wants to practice what he preaches, he should have people with no Washington ties working for him NOW. That would definitely have symbolized he is for change. Without that first test, his words are "water on a duck's back" . There are people equally qualified who have had no ties to Washington that could be running his campaign. I think it is just a double standard to say somethingn and them do something else. Anyway, I would rather go with the devil than with the wolf in sheep's clothing.

And BTW, I was a strong supporter of Kerry. When he endorsed Obama, I opted to be removed from his e-mail and also got myself removed from Obama's first e-mail. No one makes decision on who I vote for. I'm glad Kerry endorses Obama. Kerry does not have control over my vote. He only had my e-mail address and I've taken that away. Thanks to all. If he runs again, I may not even support his candidacy.

Hello!

I'm not American. Instead, I'm from an European country. So, my opinion may not have much weight...however, if you allow me, I'd like to say one or two things.
George Bush (the father) was elected as President in 1988 (having been vice-president before that). Then it came Bill Clinton in 92. Then you got (with or without electoral fraud) George W. since 2000.
Today, we are in the year 2008. Am I just stating the obvious? Yes, I know I am...
However, have you realized that if you elect Hillary as your president till 2016, the US will look and function as if it was a monarchy with two dinasties for as long as 28 years? (the Clinton dinasty and the Bush dinasty)
Don't you think that, regardless of Hillary's experience (was she as good as that when she ran your healthcare system?), it's obvious that America will be dominated by the same boys and girls with the same old interests.
I mean: one group of interests (Bush's ones) will just be replaced by another group of interests (the Clinton's ones)...Well, that's "change", but just a change in interests!
Please, don't compare the supposed Obama's inexperience with the W's one.
George W. wasn't prepared to be president just because of his inexperience as a politician. He wasn't prepared to do it, because he never was prepared to do anything in his life. He just became the "king", because he was the soon of another powerful former "king". How could the US citizens not see it, I just don't know, but don't worry: I'm not giving any moral lesson (here in Europe we had Hitler and Mussolini...the people makes mistakes, you know?)
So, my point of view is this: if you elect Hillary it will, for sure, be better that having George W. there.
However, it will not be great, it will not produce a real change in values. It will be better, but not spectacular.

If you want someone who inspires your country and the world, if you want someone that may be compared with the heights of JFK and Lincoln then you should vote for Barack Obama. He will unite your country and he will unite the world, making it a safer and better place for all of us.

Just listen freely and without any prior preconceptions to what the man has been saying...
Do you call it inexperience? Well, I'll call it hope and will.

P.S.: Who come next? Chelsea or Jeb?

Hey how bout this. The Democrats are fielding a fantastic field of candidates, all of whom would make great leaders of our country.

Funny how the media has got to create conflict – make up stories – and control what we think and talk about.

Obama is a great guy, Hillary is a great inspiration to many, Edwards' commitment to our problems has bee great, Richardson is a great statesman, and Kusinich is truly committed.

Look, you should all vote for the candidate taht best represents your views and needs.

We're going to win, latest poles show Hillary beatting all candidates. Oboma is doing well John Edwards is even looking competivite against all of the candidates.

Go Dems!

Blii does more damage to Hillary in the campaign then help her. I think he should take a back seat and let Hillary be Hillary.

Go Romney! I'm sick of the cable news networks, all of them, giving most of the air time to Clinton and Obama and even Edwards who is all but out of the race. If there is time to show Edwards speaking in SC, there is time to show Romney speaking in MI. McCain is getting all of the coverage. Today he spoke about the economy in Michigan and how he would bring back jobs by investing in technology, more R & D, etc...um...isn't that exactly what Romney said in the SC debate, when McCain replied with his typical smirk that he wasn't going to "lie to the American people." Now he's stealing Romney's words. I know, I know I'm on the wrong cable news blog....but I like to check out all sides....so as a side note, I'm from NH and although I didn't vote on the Democratic side, good for Obama for beating Hillary. Shame on the media for suggesting that maybe voters would lie about who they were voting for and that's why to polls were so far off. The polls were off because the media got so caught up in the Obama hype that they couldn't see straight. Otherwise, Obama still did amazingly well for a "newcomer" – I thought Hillary had it all wrapped up here in NH. She pulled out a win, but not by much. She better be ready for a fight and keep a box of Kleenex nearby. If McCain and Hillary are the nominees, I'll vote for McCain before puttting another Clinton in the Whitehouse. But..if the nominees are Obama and McCain, I'll have to go with Obama. McCain had 20+ years to contribute to a better America...he's old news. I completely don't understand on the Republican side why he's doing so well. Thanks for letting me visit the other side....

yaa this was clearly spin on Sharpton's part and this is CNN compounding on such spin. If you watch the clip Clinton is talking about the judgment of Obama, and the evangelizing of him by the media. The "fairy tale" line was a reference to how the news turned Obama's candidacy into a story that's been compelling, but lacks grounding in reality. They've skirted over scrutinizing Obama, which over scrutinizing Hillary, which obviously isn't fair in the context of an election.

The next day a Clinton campaign staffer is quoted as saying that voting Obama is same as voting hip hop to the white office..
The trend in Clintons campaign is very clear... Throw mud.. run and hide then come back and apologise. The damage stays.

These politics of slash and burn, blue state and red state, is what Obama is fighting against.

RE: Angelina January 12, 2008 5:53 pm ET

"The Clinton supporters are far more intelligent and mature than the Barack Hussein supporters.

That is all."

For what it's worth, Obama has been dominating Clinton among college educated voters.

And lets talk about the whole "Hussein" thing. Oh, I get it–because his middle name is Hussein he must be just like Saddam Hussein. Yes, this make a lot of sense!

Up until now I had been basing my choice on things like the economy, national security, climate change and energy independence. What a fool I was! Thank you for enlightening me. Now I need to rethink everything.

Would I rather have Saddam HUSSEIN as my President or HILLARY Duff?
–Duh, obviously I should vote for Hillary.

But wait! What if I'm really choosing between the late King HUSSEIN of Jordan who was widely respected internationally and CLINTON Portis of the Washington Redskins?
–Gee, now I don't know what to think. I mean, Portis has the DC experience, but King Hussein really affected great positive change in Jordan over the course of his reign.

Hopefully by Feb. 5th I can compile a complete list of everyone with the same names as the candidates and determine which name will best serve the country over the next 4 years by virtue of the characteristics of other people with the same name. Should I use astrology too? Help me out Angelina, please!

Yeah, intelligent and mature. Just keep telling yourself that.

I am an African American (not an Obama supporter) who finds Obama's distortion of Clinton's comments about MLK and LBJ an indication that he is no different from other cutthroat presidential candidates.

He is manipulating facts in order to gain black votes. Sadly, many blacks who drank the Kool-Aid will fall for it. We blacks never learn that a black politician is not immune from dirty tactics and corruption. They will do whatever is necessary to get elected to, or maintain, public office. Why is Obama different?

If he would present proposals and address issues important to all Americans–the war, impeaching Bush, restoring the Constitution, the economy, health care–he would not have to slang mud.

Obama wants to hold hands with republicans and lobbyists and make our live better by ending partisanship, but he cannot run an honest campaign against a fellow democratic that has more in common with him than any other candidate.

Change must start in his campaign.

Why are the Clintons always attacking Obama. WHY? Think about it.

She pretended to cry and I hated her for that. Hillary that's cheap politics and I am off your side. Fight like a would be "AMERICAN PRESIDENT". Was with you not until you pulled that cheap shot. But will always be a Democrate and would not cast my vote "if" you went through on a Dem ticket. You are a shame. So you should know, I am not female. You can as well call me sexist after all you play cheap game. Come on ladies lets vote for a man "Obama" who takes care of three beauties in his home. What else would show that he's fully for women.

I'm tired of Hillary's tears. If she can't hold up on the campaign trail, how can she hold up in Office? I lived in AZ under McCain and I already know he's a joke and America would only be doing itself a disservice to elect him.

Meanwhile, Obama talks straight, listens to Americans, and isn't the same old thing–I'm sick to death of old, pallid candidates lying through their teeth.

OBAMA 2008, or we're in big trouble.

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Bill, help your wife win and don't let her put back your formers staffs back in her administration. What about that?

I would rather vote republican before I vote in the Clintons.

“He might win” by Bill Clinton. Meaning, Sen. Clinton is a clear winner and Sen. Obama is a second choice huh? This comment is very interesting

I, for one, am sick of hearing about Clinton's economy! To him total credit for the 90s boom is mindless jibber. Those that make that ridiculous claim conveniently forget that it is only by the good judgement of the Congressional Republicans at the time to have squashed Hillary's National Health Care "Plan". If that piece of trash were enacted, the economy that so many laud would have certainly been in the toilet. To have financed that massive entitlement program would have bankrupted the Treasury and placed an enormous tax burden on all of us. Give it a break...Clinton was one of the worst Presidents of late 20th Century. The list of nonaccomplishments in light of the "Peace Dividend" during the 90s is long, and worst of all al Qaeda flourished unabated.

To those that's talking smack to each others and just turning this thing into a "race" issue – just step back and shut up. Forget about race for a moment. Look at the world conditions. Not just at home but aboard too.

Now, look at the mess we're currently in with the Bush administration. Look at the Republican candidates running for the White House. Do you understand their positions and that they will continue in the same "failed policy" of Bush ? McCain will continue the war in Iraq when that country was never a direct threat to us. Mitt Romney will make Bush's tax cut permanent when it's one of the main reason our economy is suffering and now entering a recession. Do you guys understand the affect of a recession ?
It's gonna get bad, folks. Real back. The future is bleak while under Bush's term and Huckabee and Ron Paul will do no better. And I'm saying this after, originally, being a fan of Ron Paul and McCain. Not anymore.

I'm voting Barack Obama – 1.) He will end the Iraq War ( NOT THE WAR ON TERROR, STUPID !) He will go back and FINISH the job in Afghanistan. Think about it, Pervez Musharraf has made a bold proclaimation that no U.S. soilders is to enter the Parkinstan on the border where the Taliban and Al Quida are strengthening again. Obama got his eyes on the prize, there. That's where the real war on terror is at, not the unjustifiable war with Iraq. We should be CONDEMNED and jailed for allowing Bush to rape that country.

Obama has internatioanl appeal, folks. Not just at home but aboard. Do you understand how much advantage that is to have as your President ? Bush is HATED around the entire globe. Hillary is a BIG-TIME supporter of the war measure and not saying she would have done it different had she known what she didn't at the time. Well, Hellllo Hillary, how is that Obama saw these things as a second term senator against your 8 years of experience as a First Lady and not counting your 4 years as a Senator ? Get a clue, folk.

Domestically, the only difference between Hillary's healthcare and Obama's healthcare is that Hillary will call for it to be mandatory that all Americans gets it, which will automatic hit your pockets whereas you need it or not. Obama will call for it to be mandatory for every child and leave it as a "choice" for the adults. In that sense, it's not hurting your pockets. Get it ????

This is not about Black vs. White but Obama have the clearer advantages, home and aboard to bring America her respectability back AND the appeal to transcend the party lines and get legislations pass for ALL AMERICAN.

Hillary is too entrenched with a storied past to get anything done when the Republicans HATES her. Again, Obama is the best bet.

Obama for President.

Bill Clinton and his wife are political dinosaurs. He brought in a kind of democrat to the country. He was new. But now thats over a decade ago. One week he will be attacking people, but once his wife is on top again, he is all smiles. All Hillary Clinton can bring is more of the same old stuff, and that would be fine, if it has not been shown to fail and fail again.

Two weeks ago, no one, even Obama himself thought he would get any real support in New Hampshire. But since he started running, his support has only grown, and the fact that he nearly won New Hampshire shows that. His support his just gaining more and more. Hillary Clinton is old new, with no new solutions. Barack Obama marks a new beginning. His win is simply inevitable.

Barack Obama 08'

Sully

TO SULLY, Supporter of Hillary Clinton,

Sully, you are a real class act. (NOT). Hillary Clinton wouldn't give you the time of day. Go get yourself some manners, please.

Can all of you campaign workers and political operatives leave these debates to the "people" who are trying to make an INFORMED decison? ........ PLEASE??

it is REALLY making it difficult to filter through all of the un neccessary spin, hyperbole, and downright smears and half-truths, as you each accuse the other of doing the same thing.

I don't know who is going to win, this I know for sure, it's gonna be between Obama Edwards and CLinton....I hope Clinton will be the next president of United States, I believe I woman can change the Bush administration, that has only brought trouble to the American People, reason why I believe a woman can change a goverment it's because I've seen it, Panama President, and so forth

PEOPLE.... NEW HAMSHIRE PROVED THAT HILLARY WILL WIN. BECAUSE MOST OF THE BLEEDING HEART LIBERALS WILL SECRETLY VOTE FOR HER. AND THATS OK BY ME.... EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON THIS BLOG IS PREDUDICED AGAINST SOMETHING RACE OR GENDER OR AGE, OR WEIGHT OR LOOKS OR SOMETHING....

WE AR SHALLOW AMERICANS FACE IT... AND ALL OF US LIE.... SO SAVE THE INDIGNATION. AMERICANS ARE FOOLISH, LOOK AT THE PRESIDENT WE HIRED. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY WE HIRED A CONVICETED DRUNK.

WE ARE THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE WORLD.

I for one never referred to Clinton as the "First Black President". That's the most idiotic thing I ever heard and I was disappointed in Nikki Giovanni, who I believe coined that term. There has never been a President with enough concern about race relations as a whole, which in a nation that claims to pride itself on diversity still is so deeply segregated. You can see it in Corporate America down to the schools our children attend.

Obama actually went to a Muslim school, yet people claim he lacks international experience. That boosts him above these other candidates with political backgrounds sullied with botched attempts at international relations or bare bones relations. He has a healthy and strong marriage with a wife that supports him and that he supports likewise.

What we need is to cut the ties of corruption that have held the white house for so long through Republican and Democrat Politicians. The old ideas have proven a road to failure and that's the experience Hillary is bringing to the table. Truth told, the platform of Kucinich I see as the most grassroots, for the people agenda, but it was obvious from the start that conservatives, moderates, and self-proclaimed liberals alike didn't believe a candidate could be that much for the people. I say Obama is the next best choice to turn us around and head in the right direction again, mend our destroyed image and relations with other nations, and stop our playing with other nations like chess pieces on a board.

roknroll writes.....

......Hillary and Bill should realize that they are through. Bill was bad enough, but Hillary would be worse. And if Hillary should win, does that mean that Billary will expect Chelsea to follow in their footsteps. God forbid!!......

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Bill Clinton was one of the best democratic presidents in modern history. He balanced the budget after the disaster Bush and Reagan spending. He had huge economic growth and job creation. He had NO WARS.

Thats right. Even though there were plenty of EPISODES of Terrorism, he dealt with it thru the CIA and other measures.

You all think Bin Laden is STUPID . He has singelhandely wrecked the US economy by manipulating George 'forrest gump' Bush into a cowboy war. He would have never got away with this crap against Clinton.

No. America is NOT safer now . We all know it. Charging after Bin Laden was an easy exersise, and BUSHIE turned it into an ECONOMY CRUSHING joke.

Clinton would NEVER invade a soverign nation against UN approval.

The difference between the Obama people and Clinton people is simple.

Clinton attacks Obama on the issues. Such as his Iraq record which IS A FAIRY TALE. His experience and promise of HOPE . This IS A FAIRY TALE. He has nothing in his past to back it up.

Obama uses SNIDE remarks that have nothing to do with the FACTS about the ISSUES.

The Clinton supporters are far more intelligent and mature than the Barack Hussein supporters.

That is all.

clintons are involved in mud slinging. he is the former president of the united states of america. why is he supporting his wife? someday they endorse their daughter for president. Its a shame on our democracy.

This election is not about color of skin or gender, it is about who is the best candidate to lead this nation in such dire times.

The Clinton campaign's own polling must now be showing that Obama really does have a serious shot at the nomination and Presidency, This "fairy tale" shot at the Presdency could very well succeed and Bills admission could very well turn out to be a self fullfilling prophecy. Even the Republcan Candidates, Governers and Senators are now taking his chances of becoming the nominee and President seriously. Of all the campaigns both Democratic and Republican his is the most exciting ,Inclusive and forward looking of the whole bunch. Mike Bloomberg understands this and is holding off any anouncement until after super Tuesday, he is obviosly waiting to see If Obama is set for the nomination, if so I predict Mike will not run but will rather assist Obama in his shot for the Whitehouse. I believe the above scenario was set out in the New York meeting between Obama and Bloomberg earlier.

To solve a problem of american society and to face the international issues. Americans need an experienced, intelligent President. And Mrs Clinton has perfectly that profile.

IF Barack Hussein Obama becomes President, will he continue HIS BLACK VALUE SYSTEM of the past 26 years (member of TUCC.ORG since 1981)?

IS AMERICA 100% BLACKS? THE LAST TIME I CHECK, AMERICA HAS 13% BLACKS.

SO WHAT DO YOU EXPECT OTHER RACES TO SAY ABOUT THE BLACK VALUE SYSTEM.

I THINK WE NEED A PRESIDENT WITH AMERICA VALUE SYSTEM AND NOT JUST VALUE SYSTEM THAT BELONG TO JUST ONE RACE

By the way, I am black myself.

A racist, please stop using that word. It's a cop-out. Why does everything always have to be divided into black and white...when will people get over the race issue. We are all American, we are all human and we are all basically the same, regardless of ethnicity.

I haven't decided who I will vote for, but I do know that it will not be Hillary Clinton. She is too calculating, beside the Clintons are the past. We have had a Bush and/or Clinton in office for almost 20 years...enough is enough.

I LISTENED AGAIN TO OBAMAS SPEECHES AND IVE CONCLUDED HE IS A CHEAP(POOR) IMITATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING. OBAMA SPOUTS OUT RHETORICAL JIBBER JABBER. HE NEVER EXPLAINS __HOW.. HES GOING TO DO ANYTHING....CAN YOU IMAGINE LISTENING TO HIM FOR FOUR MORE YEARS.....HELP!!!!! ILL TURN HIM OFF JUST AS I TURN OFF BUSH WITH HIS NONSENSICAL SPEECHES.
PS LISTENING THE OTHER DAY WITH A GROUP OF PEOPLE (A FEW PRINCIPALS INCLUDED), OBAMA MAKES A COMMENT ABOUT EDUCATION IN WHICH MY FRIENDS THE PRINCIPALS SAID ," WHAT IS HE TALKING ABOUT, THATS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE!!" PEOPLE DONT REALIZE HOW INEXPERIENCED HE IS..WE HAVE TO HELP HILLARY AND MAKE PHONE CALLS, AND DO WHAT EVER WE CAN.. GOD BLESS HER..

Hopefully, voters in Nevada and South Carolina will prove to be as tough and sensible as New Hampshire voters, and that they will choose competence over charisma and action over words.

Hillary has so much experience, it''s ridiculous:

1970, provided free legal advice to the poor and researched for the Senate Subcommittee on Migratory Labor.
1974, member of the Watergate impeachment staff.
1977, co-founder of the Arkansas Advocate for Children and Families.
1978, board member of the Legal Services Corporation successfully fighting President Reagan’s attempts to reduce funding.
1979, chair of the Rural Health Advisory Committee, successfully expanding health care funding in poor areas of Arkansas.
1982-1992, chair of the Arkansas Educational Association, raising educational standards statewide.
1992-2000. Most important advisor in the White House.
2000-2008. State senator, sits on several important committee.

Meaning Hillary has been a public servant since Obama has been in diapers. He dipped his toe in the Senate, and now a year later he thinks he''s qualified to be President? Really?

Clinton has called Obama a "kid". A top advisor of Clinton referred to Obama as "boy". If she wins, how is she going to unite an already divided country?

To Clinton supporters, how come you did not protest when the white elderly woman asked McCain, How do you stop the "b"?" McCain laughed and did not caution the woman.

well I do believe that MR BIll probably knows a whole lots more about that inexperienced one than we john q public do.ay ee you better blog about this and find out a bit more if you are looking to him for relief you may be as blind as the inexperienced one

Hillary and Bill should realize that they are through. Bill was bad enough, but Hillary would be worse. And if Hillary should win, does that mean that Billary will expect Chelsea to follow in their footsteps. God forbid!!

I am from Australia, and have been following the American Politics for some time. I am really surprised at the way American's Vote.

If you were running the company, would you have your CEO to be just words or action? Would you want your CEO to have 35 years of experience or 2 year smart talking?

I think American's normally put weight on the wrong things: It should not be who will you go out with beer, but whom would you give your money too, to secure your future?

Going out with beer feeling ,is what got the American's got in Iraq in the first place, and now again, putting emphasis on change, over experience will put US in more disastrous position.

Do I want another eight years of Clinton? Yes!

To refer to the "Bush-Clinton Dynasty" is misleading. Simply because both Bush presidencies resulted in failure doesn't mean that Clinton's did. Frankly, Clinton's were the best eight years for this nation's economy and global standing in the modern era!

Did Bill's philandering kill the economy? Continue the Bush/Clinton cycle? No. Continue the Clinton's? I care too much about America not to.

Hey omatseye...

Excellent post! I am thoroughly sick and tired of the experience argument for Hillary. Every time I hear it or see it, I never see any examples. They have the real hype, so much so that you constantly hear the media going along with it. And then they have the nerve to cry foul regarding imbalanced media coverage and Obama. Wow, talk about desperate!

I've said this before on countless posts and I'll say it again herein... READ BARACK'S BOOK(S)!!!

VOTE OBAMA!

Did anyone see Shelby Steele on Bill Moyers last night? He is the son of mixed race parents (his father’s African genetics rule in his case) and the author of “The Content of Our Character.” He has a new book out on Senator Obama.

To all of the black people who think clintons made racial slur then WHat the hell do we call OBAMA who called hillary Democrat from punjab. ISN"T that racist.

SO STOP BEING SO STUPID.

FOR THESE TYPE OF REASONS OBAMA WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT.

YOU NEED TO LEARN NOT TO BE RACIST FIRST.

WE WANT CHANGE.................................................................WE WANT OBAMA

Hey "Obama Called Hillary Democrat from Punjab":

If you would only take a little time to check it out, you'd find out that it was a misguided staffer that delved below the fray, as it were... Obama has gone to great links to keep this thing positive. The Clintons have not! Wake up...

Just like Giualian's speech contains, "9/11, New York, and a verb somewhere", so does Obama's speech contains only " change, hope and verb somewhere".

But just as Giualian's words are hollow, so is Obama's.

Let us also, not forget, Obama, went to Wahabi school( while in Indonesia), ( extreme form of Muslim religion- practiced only in Saudi Arablia), and has always hid that fro common people.

Obama, talks about, change, but never tells us how is he going to change us.

We were duped into going into Iraq war, by this president, becuase we didn't ask him, how, when, what, where. Let us not be duped again, by Obama's change. We need to understand, how, when, where.

The negative campaign carried out by Obama, and his people attacking Hillary, calling her senator from Punjab, is not only disgraceful, but appaling. Is this the change?

Change must be postive, and not negative. Till now, Obama has demonstrated negative change. Is this what we American people want?

IF YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG WOMEN…………..HOW COME U BECAME SO EMOTIONAL ON NATIONAL TELEVISON
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Dee- if you are woman yourself then you should be ashamed of yourself.
if you are at least human being then you should be ashamed of yourself.

It is shame for people like you look down on show of emotion. Stop giving evidence of your Low IQ.

Michael:

Points well taken, but I could not disagree more regarding HRC having a better shot at beating the GOP in the general election. I think he would have a much better shot at beating them than Hillary, and I think they know it. Personally, if Barack gets the nod for the dems, I'll vote for him in the general election regardless of who the GOP candidate is. If Hillary gets the nod and the GOP candidate is McCain, I'll vote McCain. If she gets the nod and anyone other than McCain is the GOP candidate, sadly I'll sit this one out!

GO BARACK!!!

IF YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG WOMEN..............HOW COME U BECAME SO EMOTIONAL ON NATIONAL TELEVISON

To all you bloggers, I appreciate all your comments so far most importantly your personal interest in politics and to the new change and betterment of this great country. my opinion: Hillary thinks is her birth right to become president maybe so or maybe not but that type of mind frame could hinder a better judgement which this country currently and drastically needs. Romney believes he can negotiate his way to the white house but this great country is not to be run like a personal business/corporation. Mccain on the other end would not be bad as a president but that is if the president only works 3to4hours a day and 4days a week only. (71years old veteran). Obama on the other hand seems to be all talk right now. he claims change but he is not specific. those of you who have already made up your mind to vote republican or maybe hillary, I cannot change your mind. But for the undecided, I believe you should give Obama a chance. Hillary was once inexpereince, so was mccain and the others. some of you might be graduating from college with atleast a 3.5gpa. would you like it if you are refuse your dream job which you know you can do if giving the chance just because you have no expereince? The man is smart and looks to me like a quick study. he will have the right people beside him. i mean for the most powerful force on this world sake he has great senators, former presidential candidate and governors curently backing him. Obama will not let you down.

Everything will be or can be seen as a racist comment by some ignorant people in this world. I think some races of people jump to racism too quickly as a way to get attention or make another race look bad. It must be sad to live your life thinking that everyone is against you because of your race! And by the way people are racist in EVERY race group not just white people (which if you recall Obama won Iowa which is 95% whites).

Jimenez:

Ah, but that's where you are wrong... A game is exactly what this is, the process, the road to the Whitehouse, a mean zero-sum game where stages of which are quickly forgotten upon reaching the major milestones and all is fair in the mean time. In the case of Barack and HRC, none of this will matter after the DNC and we'll be left to face the next game. Hillary can talk about how this is not a game all she wants, it doesn't change the obvious fact that the Clinton machine of which she is an integral part is as egregious a player as her opponents, if not substantially worse.

So it's politics and overblown Clinton spin as usual, do anything, say anything, and do it so often that at least the sheep can say you're consistent. But at the end of the day, her relevant experience and grasp of the issues is no better than Barack's. Just because Barack is a better communicator or perhaps plays the game better than HRC, does not mean he's all hype any more than it means she isn't playing the same game. She is a divider not a uniter!

THINK! VOTE OBAMA!

AMERICA WAKE UP!!!

LET'S NOT LET HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF.............. WE'VE HAD 2 BUSHES, LET'S NOT HAVE 2 CLINTONS! NO 2 CLINTONS

To Jane of Netherlands - The jihadists are about to take over your country and the U.S. is the only country capable and willing to save your rear end. Please make sure you buy a one way ticket back home. And don't lecture the U.S. Europeans have butchered tens of millions of there own over the last 100 years and the U.S. was the only power that could put a halt to it.

hillary isnt fighting to win the presidency she knows that she does'nt have a chance, she just does'nt want barack obama to win she's only fighting to preserve the "clinton" legacy but she's only destroying it .

BLACK AMERICA

So What !!!Clinton was called the "BLACK PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT"
We do not owe HILLARY A VOTE!!!!!........ "IF UNITED WE STAND ...............OBAMAS DA MAN"

Bill served well, mostly. Now he needs to exit stage left.

I'm looking at the big picture which is the national election this November. Hillary is the one with the best chance to beat the Repubicans. Bush has been the divider but Hillary will be the one to bring real change and bring us together and strong as a nation. What Democrat voters need to do is take a long hard look and think into the future of November. If by any chance Democrats decide to give the nomination to Obama over Hillary I see it as a big mistake because he doesn't have the experience which is exactly why Republicans want Obama to win because they will hammer away at his lack of experience especially on the National Security issue where Hillary has much more knowledge and Republicans will use the politics of fear like they did last time on this issue which would probably get Independents on their side which would result with us being stuck with more of the same far right Republicans which is something I don't want to see. Many countries also know Hillary much better and after the horrible choices the Bush administration have made over the years this is another reason why we need Hillary to help gain us back the respect at home and around the world so this way we can properly deal with the issues of today. Senator Obama is a good person, he means well but his chances to win a national election aren't nearly as good as they would be with Hillary. Think about it. Do we really want to see 2004 history repeat itself again where Democrats lose? John Kerry was weak on National Security issues while Barack Obama doesn't have the experience. Be smart everyone and put your support to Hillary Clinton. I don't want to see more of the same, these Republicans have ruined us!

I agree with Bill Clinton. Obama needs more seasoning!

Why is it that anytime someone says anything about black people, then the person is called a racist. Before we used to call President Bill Clinton the first Black President. Now we are calling him a racist. What a shame. This is one of the reason why Obama will not win the election.

What does Obama wants to say about his church "Black Value System". He is being in the same church since 1981. What are we going to say if a presidential candidate goes to a Church with "White Value System". I guess we Blacks, we call the candidate a KKK member. Please think twice before you accuse anyone of being racist. Slavery period had come and gone and it is time for us to think about the future and not use race to divide this country.

Nobody said anything when Obama's campaign called Hillary a 'Democrat from Punjab'. Obama's campaign not only claimed Hillary was serving a foreign country. which was totally uncalled for, but it was a racial slur directed at Asian Indians for purely political purposes. Obama never apologized to Asian Indians.

In 2006 June, Mr Obama's campaign sparked controversy by circulating a memo accusing the former first lady of pandering to the Indian American community by referring to her as "Clinton (D-Punjab)" journalistic shorthand for Democratic senator from Punjab. It also accused the Democratic front-runner of getting "tens of thousands" from companies that outsource jobs to India. Mr Obama quickly made amends by apologising for the jab as the Indian-American community took umbrage, denouncing his memo as "the worst kind of anti-Indian American stereotyping." Others in List ¦ Republican Rudy Giuliani (former New York mayor) saying he was at "ground zero" as often as the rescue and recovery workers.

There's so much to say and so little space to type it in. I feel so sorry for you americans and the way you think. And trust me i know cause I've lived there for eight years and quite happy to be gone. The problem I remember about the American attitude is that you honesly believe or perhaps are taught that america is the world and nothing and noone else matters. it is this attitude that now has made being an american and carrying an american passport more of a liabilty than something to be proud of...and that is sad. The only candidate i see so far that can perhaps turn that around is Obama. For right or wrong, if there is nothing done to change your image in this world,I predict in less than fifty years you would be left behind. You will never feel safe traveling anywhere nor be respected or taken seriously in the foreign policy arena. But what the heck would it matter anyway the education is so bad you hardly know where the places and countries on the map are, much less to travel there.
I trluy mean no disrespect but sadly this has been my observation and well documented facts world-wide.

The netherlands

Along with making history as being the first U.S. president she will give us the first lesbian majority cabinet. We are not second class citizens and it is time to open up the closet doors and let the sun shine in. HILLARY '08

HILLARY IS SUPPORTED BY BIG CORPORATE LOBBYISTS!

what makes you think she will ever implement a cost-effective health care program for all and take on the big pharmaceutical companies?

and what happened the last time SHE took on healthcare......IT FAILED MISERABLY!

Hilary had 8 years to make a difference..she surely had the influence via her husband. It is always the same story. We need new ideas not someone running
on the past...who had a chance.

As far as Bill's comment, it does not matter what he was referring to, it should not have been said. How can he say what his wife will do when it could have been done by him. It is time for a change. We do not need someone in the Whitehouse that cries when face with defeat. That tactic was a complete trun off. Were the tears because she felt Obama could not run the country? If that is true, then Bill's comment was not said in error. Need I say more.
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It is only Hillary who is talking to voters about the economy; and I mean really talking. She is concerned about the mortgage market, the job market, and lets not forget that she continues to focus on what the American people are most in need of. She is listening, finding solutions, and staying focused on the real issues. Healthcare costs are up 40% for employers, but they are up 60% for employees! Who else but Hillary can implement these changes immediately once she takes office. Keep listening, stay alert, pay attention. Vote for the one person running we don't have to take a gamble on.

It is only Hillary who is talking to voters about the economy; and I mean really talking. She is concerned about the mortgage market, the job market, and lets not forget that she continues to focus on what the American people are most in need of. She is listening, finding solutions, and staying focused on the real issues. Healthcare costs are up 40% for employers, but they are up 60% for employees! Who else but Hillary can implement these changes immediately once she takes office. Keep listening, stay alert, pay attention. Vote for the one person running we don't have to take a gamble on.

Why are american so obsessed with racism and the black & white reference to people? Don't you guys realize the term 'white' is colloquial when used to refer to people? I mean really is there a white person? or a black one,or a yellow one?
And this madness created by clinton's comment, why make a big fuss over it, what if Obama had been "white", to borrow one of the americans' favorite words, would the comment the former president made have created such a tirade of comments and meaningless essays? I doubt it. Get real americans call a man a man or woman a woman for that matter. Find something better to talk about or shut up and stop whinning.

DON'T VOTE FOR HILLARY JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN...SIMILARLY DO NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA SIMPLY BECAUSE HE'S AFRICAN AMERICAN

VOTE FOR CHANGE....VOTE FOR OBAMA

VOTE FOR DIRTY POLITICS AND CORPORATE LOBBYISTS....VOTE FOR HILLARY

carol January 12, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Obama – why haven't you stopped the attacks on the average American citizens that are being called racists because you didn't win the NH primary?

Oprah – I will not watch your show or use your endorsers for assisting him in this racist campaign against people who voted the way they wanted to.

Thank you Carol! You know why he hasn't – because he is striving on that. I wrote this on NYT. Obama, Michelle, Martin and Oprah are the ones feeding this into our society. The one thing is that it will come back to bite them. I hope and pray that people do stop watching Oprah. Its all good to have pride in your blood. But God have pride on this race and who you elect. This is not a game. Choose Clinton 08

Wellesley Feminists Split

by Charlotte Hays
January 11, 2008, 3:53pm

Did you think that Wellesley would be a bastion of support for its most famous alumna?

Interestingly, the Washington Post reports that the feminist vote at the prestigious women's college is split:

"Everybody who knows me thinks of me as a feminist," Keller said. "Nobody imagined I wouldn't vote for Clinton."

"Three weeks ago, Keller changed her online profile to announce her support for Obama. She likes his rhetoric and his stance on the war, she said, and she considers his effort to become the first black president as historic as Clinton's bid. Within a few days, a handful of Wellesley friends had called or e-mailed to teasingly call her a traitor.

"‘It's like I'm ruining this great opportunity for women by not voting for her, but honestly I'm not too worried about that,' Keller said. ‘I don't think gender is a good enough reason on its own to vote for or against anybody. I'm sure there are going to be other women in my generation, soon, who are able to run for president. This isn't like our only chance.'

--I totally agree with this woman, do not vote for Clinton simply because she is a woman. Obama would do more for this country – men, women, young and old. He is not targeting a single audience other than serving Americans.

CNN Moderator, why do you keep deleting my post with a link to the event where Rupert Murdock held a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.

If you delete this post again, I will video tape this and post it on You Tube about your actions showing my post being deleted. Do you want the bad press? there is no profanity or hateful language, just a link and valid question.

Please post this:

Rupert Murdock did fundraising for HIllary?

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/05/rupert_murdock_hosting_hillary_clinton_fundraiser/

Can Hillary Supporters explain this?

This is the 2nd time this message is posted, please tell my why this is deleted. I see racist and sexist remarks but they get on here.

THE TIME IS FOR CHANGE – YES WE CAN

WE ALL CAN WORK TOGETHER – YES WE CAN

WE ALL CAN COME TOGETHER – YES WE CAN

STOP ALL OF THIS HATING ON EACH OTHER – YES WE CAN

GO OBAMA GO OBAMA 08" YES WE CAN

The president is supposed to represent one nation to all the other nations. Experience sure helps but it is not everything. Being a president is a job and it can be learned. It is important to to have someone qualified running for that job. Someone who we all can look up to and be proud of. Obama is a good candidate and so is Clinton. Obama is good because he is representing all of America and speaks for one voice. Clinton is a woman and it would be a historical moment if she wins, and same goes for Obama. America needs a change and a better start for 21'st century.

Obama – why haven't you stopped the attacks on the average American citizens that are being called racists because you didn't win the NH primary?

Oprah – I will not watch your show or use your endorsers for assisting him in this racist campaign against people who voted the way they wanted to.

Boy ,you know who is a good candidate,when CNN "dose not"....alot equal direct news clip as it dose the others candidates...EX. just now.. Hillary's time on national coverage...they pick about 45 sec.of her ....and the rest of the alot time was someone in the crowd......NOW come on AMERICAN PEOPLE...these candidates (ONE OF THEM)...are going to be OUR PRESIDENT.....Reps. and Dems alike should HAVE EQUAL TIME!!!!

Six months a go Hillary was all attitude because she tought that she would have a FREE RIDE !!! Big mistake !!! Barack Obama is the "PERSONA" for this Country for the next 8 years ... OBAMA 2008!!!

I think the only chance the Republicans have in 2008 is if Obama wins.
many Republican vote for Obama because of that. so i think we all must vote for Hillary.she can win and stop the war and make our country better.

Wow, Rosanne has many monikers on this board. Stop with the whining about Oprah supporting Obama stuff. Hillary is pimping Bill more than McDonalds pimps hamburgers. Bill was a great president and I will not down play that. Hillary is not Bill. Obama does have more time in political office than she does. The Republicans do not fear her so forget that talk. They seem to welcome her, you can ask Carl Rove. In the general I will vote for whoever is the Dem candidate. Hillary Supporters save the race card thing because you are the ones bringing that up. If you don’t want to vote for Obama or think he is fluff, nobody will think you racist. Be respectful of those that don’t want to vote for Clinton or think she is a fake. No need to call them sexist. Thank you and goodnight.

I couldn't believe it.

C. Turner....I am glad that you are thinking of voting this time around. I only hope that you will understand that every time there are candidates talking, they do talk alot about the same things...but seldom comes along a person who can talk as smooth as Obama. I suspect that if he were to deliver the same speech as Romney, you may hear that differently too.

I think Bill has ran out of good words at the moment he was asked.

Praise Allah for Barack Obama, he will seal the divide between the Muslim and Western world.

I am Black. But being black does not free Obama from explaining his vague promise of change and unity. Especially when they coincidentally match with Goerge Bush's outcry for change and unity in 2000 election. Did he (Bush) really deliver his promise? I guess he did. He did change the economy, and united us to fight Sadam.
My experience with Bush has made it imperative to seek from Obama what his priorities are in his united mission for change. The only area he had mentioned is that of doing away with the lobbyists. But his campaign in New Hampshire is chaired by a Washington lobbyist, that is double standard. He campaigned in 2004 to vote against the Patriot Act, but voted for its extension as a senator. That is 1st degree flip flop.

If Hillary believes that her 8 years as the wife of a President makes her the most experience to know what she will do on day 1 –then Barbara Bush would be even better since she was the wife of a President and the mother of another. How would Hillary be able to compete with that? Anyone else remember the lame cookie bake-off between Bush and Clinton (Family Circle – I think?) and Bush's choc chip cookies won the readers' vote. Clinton complained that the magazine made a mistake in the writing of the recipe and omitted an ingredient in her pumpkin cookies that would have made the outcome different. Must have been more of that right wing conspiracy stuff.

you are rong

If it is OBAMA v/s McCain, I would vote for McCain
and Hillary V/s McCain, I would vote for Hillary.

I have been a lifelong democrat, but I could not vote for Obama, who has no experience, and only thing he has to offer are good flowery words.

Actions speak louder than words, and for Hillary it clearly shows. She has delivered in her 2 terms a NY senator, and as the White House lady.

I am surprised at the rhetoric, as to how can Hillary can claim , White house experience, when she was not the president.

But I want to help everyone's memory that 10 years back it was the same media and Clinton haters that basically claimed that White house was being run by Hillary and not by Bill.

Why so double standards?

Also, am upset, with democrats. If you look at Republicans, you like them or not, they are more disciplined than democrats. They will project the candidate, who can win elections for them and will rule the White house for the next 8 years, even after the 8 years of republican blunder.

I also see, that republicans want OBAMA to win the democratic primary, so that would gaurantee Republican win in 08. Wake up fellow democrats, vote for HIllary, and have the candidate who has delivered and not a neophyte who has no understanding of anything.

We have seen 8 years of republican neophyte rule, and let us not bring this country down.

When Bush took over, the US dollar was strong against the Euro, and look at its worth, it is now down more than 20%. Let us be honest, did we get 20% raise to equal up that. Defintely NOT.

In the financial circles, it is stated that with OBAMA, the dollar would be down another 60% against Euro.

Please wake up, we don't want to hear good speeches, but want someone who really cares about us, and makes our life better.

Thinker : "...Regardless, Barack Obama will win. It's called follow the leader."

This is an obvious oxymoron.

Hillary is the best for amereca

This is exactly what is going to happen time and time again until the convention this summer. Obama will remain the respectable man he is and stay with the issues. Unfortunately, the Al Sharpton's and Jesse Jackson's of the world that grave attention will be the ones that paint this election as a racial issue. Best of luck to both Clinton and Obama!

No matter what Bill or Hillary or anybody else will say, the fear of being called a racist is so high in America, that people just lost their objectivity. Admit that you all give Obama a free ride because finally there is an African American man who "CAN LIKELY DO IT" and you all believe that this will put a good image on Ameruica in fron of the world. Lets finish this circus, it is a waste of time and energy. At least do not pretend that decisions are made based on candidates' qualities and ability to lead the country.

No matter what this stupidity will lead to, Hillary has proven she has the strength to be the President but the American sexism is above any imagination.

I think the only chance the Republicans have in 2008 is if Hillary wins. She's too polarizing. I am an independent, but I know lots of Republicans who would vote for Obama. I have never met a Republican who would ever vote Hillary. Obama would unify the country, Hillary would divide it. I know I would vote for Obama.

i don't think Obama can or will beat Hillary.
This is time for women.

Chris...in answer to your question regarding other spouses involvement in this election other than Bill Clinton. Take a look at Elizabeth Edwards and her recurring comments...you may be surprised.

I will respectfully state that most of you are not understanding what you heard. It was clear that Clintons comments regarding fairy-tale were NOT referring to Obamas campaign! I'd say that your mind was a bit tainted to hear only what you may presume was meant – not what was actually said.

Sue – 1. are those numbers from the same organizations that had Clinton down over 10 pints in New Hampshire? If so, did they ever provide a thought process as to how come they ended up 13 points off? (13 because of 10 under + 3 above)

2. Clinton will not do a 'lay down' such as Kerry vs. Swift Boats.....and I just recently heard that Rove is making comments – perhaps you would like to incorporate those in your comments.

3. I think those numbers are from the same folks who put together the New Hampshire poll information. Numbers I have seen show Obama down by nearly 20 points to Clinton in the National campaign.

4. Bloomberg may like to flex his power...but since when should that be a reason for anyone not to stay in the race? Sounds like white collar intimidation that your comments are coming from.

To people who insist on making this racist if someone doesn't agree with Obama or whatever.........cool – but you loose!!! Calling people racist is so 60's..! All this is right now is looking at people for their goods and bads! The news media feeds and loves to deliver the disturbing messages so that people get all worked up. Please understand that people against Obama does not mean it is because he is black. Nor would I want anyone to take Oprah at her words and only vote for Obama because he is black. It is irrelevant except to those who do not care about our country...but only about one particular race. If someone votes for Obama because he is black, they may be seriously disappointed if he indeed truly a candidate for ALL the people and not just the blacks.

Let's drop the subliminal racist approaches (in other words don't by into the press) and try discussing this political year is who can to what and the best for this country as a whole....not just for one race...or for one sector.

All I know is that I'm a 24 year old black male and never once in my life I cared about politics, because I always felt that politics don't care about us. (the average people) But Obama has open my eyes to what it should realy be about, not political parties, but about who means the best for the people and the country. Me personaly I'm not democratis or republican I'm Obama. My grandmother always told me that if you have to step on a person to reach your destination it's not meant for you to be there.

I would like to know who is going to run this country, Bill (again?) or Hillary ? Enough of those DINASTIES... OBAMA 08 !!!

my only issue with reading some of these comments is that some people are really lacking a balanced outlook.

compared to MANY european countries, obama is nowhere NEAR far left- years of republican rule in this country have shifted the playing field so far right that our whole frame of reference is pretty centrist or even (dare i say it) right of center.

G Morgan and others, you are insulting your intelligence and everyone else's if you are really suggesting the fact that obama happens to have the same middle name as a dictator says anything about him as a person or politcally.

and for those who post the link to the man's community church and the CHURCH's value system in order to scare people...i sure don't see obama's name on there anywhere. its not obama's value system, its the CHURCH's.

for God's sake. think what you want, but be intelligent about it. everyone misquotes EACH OTHER, this IS politics.

Well, if CNN keep on playing Hilary's tearful cafe conversation on the day of each primary it may continue to help her campaign. I thought CNN gave that spin so much play, that's all they played the day of N H primary. Thanks CNN you may have help throw the election to the Clintons

I feel Hillary Clinton will be the best President for 2008 not Obama he does not have the experience that Hillary Clinton has, and I don’t trust Obama as much as I can throw him and that is not very far. Let’s Go Hillary
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT 2008

Hillary and Obama,,,mmmm noway. they are to different and having Bill back to the white house will put a shadow on whoever vice president clinton will choose !!!. so
let s not hope for that !!! what i want to see is OBAMA and Edwards ,,,that may work!! i would be so disappointed if Hillary win the nominee. i will think ,,,again and again the democrats chose the wrong person ( like we did in the past with Kerry) anyway, I hope the best for all but more for Obama . and having clinton in the white house is like having another republican or old figure,,,so don't hope for CHANGE BECAUSE IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN WITH THE CLINTONS>
CIAO

I have been reading the blogs and i am amazed at how easy americans are manipulated by the news media. The news media i think has been stepping over the bounds of reporting the news . I has become more sensational ,this big deal over clinton and obama, clinton was right i watch the american news all the time and he does get a free ride, why because no one wants to be racist in the eyes of the public. Obama said he was running not on race but they are quick to say everything is racist when any other candidate has to answer the same questions. He may be a good speaker and a fine man but because he is black should not stop him from giving people the right to hear what he thinks on questions asked. America is in a very bad time now thanks to a president who people got caught up in his supposedly niceness. and that fact he said he would be a uniter not a divider. don't fool yourselves for a moment when republicans say nice things about obama and vote for him in the primeries , they will never vote democatic in the real elect.ion These are people who only run for power and control.They will use a one issue thing such as abortion last time even though bush was destroying the country , the economy, the remains of respect around the world. So, did bush ever be the uniter? as soon as he got elected he and the republicans becamse the most arrogant and divisive in the congress and senate. they would not let the democrats even speak at times. They passed things for the rich and cut budgets for the poor and middle class. so be very careful who you vote for experience does count .As a canadian we sure hope for hillary, she would bring stability to the world and she is devoted to helping americans get back on track. the clintons have always loved and fought for the black people and for them to attack and drop her like this is disgusting even the pundits are saying obama is using this to separate the black vote from hillary , so who is using the race card?we as neighbours to the US don't need another president who does not have the experience of the world and the knowlege of the business and affairs of the different countries. it is one thing to vote for someone who is good at speaking and draws crowds, it is another if he can .lead

Cant you Obama voters just WAIT until 2012 ?

Give him a chance to do something meaningfull in the senate on a MAJOR issue?

Obama will make a GREAT president when he is READY .

Give hillary the job for christs sakes so we can SAVE OUR ECONOMY.

Obama supporters think their candidate can JFK his way to the white house.

JFK came from a rich, powerful family. He was a WAR HERO and had vast experience that Obama does not. Its not even close to being the same thing.

Notice how republicans are CONVIENENTLY leaving Obama alone?

Why, because they are SHAKING in their boots?

Dont see many Democrats tearing Ron Paul or Fred Thompson a new one. Democrats would win the whitehouse in a LANDSLIDE if Ron Paul was nominated.

Please, all Americans, be SMART. Obama, Barack is not American name it all, sounds fany. President of USA with a fany name!!!!!???? from ILL. senator.
Does anyone knoww him? What he have done for people, for the country, any signs.
NOTHING !!! HE ACOMPLISCHED.
GO !!! HILLARY WE KNOW YOU ARE THE PERSON, WHO IS IN POWER OF MAKING THE COUNTRY TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND PEOPLE TO LIVE
WITH DIGNITY. We are sure it's write to vote for strong not just the speaker, but the candidate who is strong as a person , who is in the field for long time and has the knowlage of how to forse the changes in to good living for all of as. That's the
very important and huge and very responsible position to be a future President.
I think this woman is perfect for the very responsible position, to be the President of USA. Chicago, big city (milions) will vote for Hillary Clinton.
Good Luck!!!! Mrs Clinton, Hillary

Please tell these Ballot Bowl reporters to stop comparing registered hispanic voters in Las Vegas and whether having spanish language in the Obama and Clinton camps as a negative to South Carolina's Illegal Immigration issue's…and whether or not it will hurt Obama and Clinton in South Carolina.
Can this get anymore rediculous?

I'd love to see an Obama/Bill Clinton ticket. Oh my god would that be amazing.

please, man are good talker, they will promise you the stars in the sky. but what will they do when they are there. please, fellow americans be realistic, don't get carried away. hillary she is a woman, knows what she is doing. tried, and tested. intelligent, and tough.

How can a far left candidate bring people together?? You think the far right will listen to him?. Extremists NEVER cave in. Obama can never be a uniter.

wow, ya'll. please listen to the message from ALL the candidates before you decide who to vote for. Don't let the biased media lead you on.
IF Obama wins the primary and then looses the election do you really think another black man will ever have a chance.
I don;t think Obama will get the nomination because of his inexperience. He is having a FAIRYTALE ride so far. Good for him.
I want to see a Clinton/Obama ticket. That will be unbeatable.
GO HILARY.

The issue of racism should be left out of this campaign; let the Democrats present the best candidate that will give the Republican the worth of their money.

Barack Obama!!! will when if America wants a change 4 our Country.

Cheap politics Clintons instead of trashing Obama why dont you tell what you are going to do for the people to make their life better huh!!!!!!

Good Grief.... The accusations of white's being racist will disappear as soon as Obama's machine leaves South Carolina. Until then, everyone's works will be analyzed. Suck it up. It's only a couple of weeks.

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.

It was not honest of Bill Clinton to call Obama's compaign a 'Fairy Tale' and then claim that the 'Fairy Tale' IS the press and not the 'respectable' Obama who "might win". Did Clinton realize he made a 'gaff' !?

Why does Bill Clinton get more press than Obama and HIllary combined....

this race is rediculous, it has become like american idol, and Hillary's Duet is winning

So much for inevitability. Even her husband is saying she could lose.

Bill knows how to brown-nose but he will really have to shove his nose up the NAACP to win more VOTES for Hillary and win in Carolina.

Although I don't think Bill Clinton was being a racist, his comment was enough to stir up a good percentage of the black community. With Baracks ability to reach female voters, Bill's comments strengthened Baracks position. Regardless, Barack Obama will win. It's called follow the leader. All of the candidates, including the Republicans jumped on Barack's "change" message. He has and will continue to promote his message of unifying as oppossed to dividing americans. He is the only candidate who will untite America. Many argue that Barack is inexperienced. A candidate can have all the experience in the world, but if you can't unite people, especially his or her own people, that experience isn't worth very much. Lastly, who do you want sitting in at the UN council for the USA? You want someone who will captivate and inspire the audience so our position as a country strengthens. There is not one candidate who comes close to Barack Obama. He is the leader we need representing our country. He is the only candidate who will authentically speak on your behalf and what is in your best interest as a human being, whether you support him or not. Remember, we are the UNITED States of America.

Go President Barack Obama !!!

Poor journalism and runaway rumor-mongering: If you watch the entire statement, it is very clear that Clinton is talking about Obama's track record on the Iraq War, not on his campaign in general.

Rev. Al Sharpton needs to hang it up, He stirs up controversy when most Americans with common since would chalk up what Bill Clinton said under "It is what it is." When I heard Bill Clinton speak about Barack and said his plans are a "fairy tale" what he was referring to was Barack’s plans on the war and other issues not that him running for presidency was a fairy tale.
Al give it a rest, not everything people say or do are intended as racial derogatory, You seem and are a somewhat educated person, which should give you some discretion that everything shouldn’t be taken out of context and miss interpreted.

“The World Today is center stage for a new direction / 08 Obama for President”

Source: “The World Today” preformed by Joseph Randolph “The Sunshine Kid”

I was just listening to Jim Acosta's report from Las Vegas, who sated that Barak Obama, " can habla Espanol". Acosta obviously CAN'T speak Spanish. If he could he would have said Obama can HABLAR EN ESPANOL.
Now just because he mimics

As a proud African American, I have one question:

WHEN ARE AL SHARPTON & JESSE JACKSON GOING TO DISAPPEAR???

I cringe every time I see their names come across the television! They insist upon making EVERYTHING a black vs. white issue.

WHY does the media keep asking their opinion, or even report their perspective on issues with regards to race?

It's as if the media thinks that Sharpton & Jackson are the spokespeople for the ENTIRE BLACK COMMUNITY!

It is extremely frustrating, because the overwhelming majority of us in the black community regards those two figures as firestarters. Their way of dealing with matters of race, most times doesn't even exist,..and when the issue is legitmate, they way they approach it causes MORE division.

They need to disappear like the 1960's

We need more voices like Roland Martin, and the likes!

He might win after Hillary's two terms.

Hillary will be the best President this country ever had.

Blacks are normally loyal to blacks, there's nothing wrong with that but don't make a big issue out of it because this may turn out to be black against white and in the end we will have a republican in the white house. CNN might make another mistake of excitedly reporting wrong polls like what they did with their reporting in NH. Fortunately it didn't manipulate the results. Is CNN having fun putting down the Clintons? I hope not. I have been a CNN fan so please don't change.

" A REAL CHANGE would be if a WOMEN instead of a MAN was RUNNING
THE SHOW "

Once upon a time, I did have tremendous respect for Bill Clinton. When both Hillary and Bill stooped to make racist undertones in their desire to win I lost all respect for both of them. Bill was forced to apologize for his fairytale message about Obama otherwise Hillary would have lost the neutrality of some of influential African American leaders. Between her staff members spreading lies about Obama's religious affiliation or sending carefully crafted racist remarks to encourage racists to vote for Hillary, both Hillary and Bill have turned off individual who choose a candidate for the "content of his character. " I whole heartily support Barack Obama. He will bring back respect and integrity to the White House.

Obama is pitching a fairy tale. We don't trust him. Why doesn't anyone talk about how he is dividing this country by saying the baby boomers are yesterday's news. Then goes on the mislead the young. Obama can't win on only the youth vote. Oh no no no....... Don't count the baby boomers out. We want change – but a realistic one. More and more people will see that Clinton is the only one that can do this. Not a make believe change but one we can touch. Clinton 08

why does CNN show Obama winning more delegates in NH than clinton?

There is a serious shortage of logical arguments here for any Candidate here on this post.
CNN, does however, allow the most shallow, mindless and not well thought out comments to be posted here.
CNN you're showing your bias. As also evidenced by your choice of headlines and new stories.
Example – Hillary's marriage proposal got top billing and the substance of her speech which was her Economic Strategies got nothing.
Where the hell is your smart Writers/Editors???
Much to your shock and surprise, you are not responsible for the choosing of our President. We are!! not a corporation with an agenda.
You act like a Special Interest Group instead of a Neutral Respected News Agency.

This probably won't get posted either.

CNN, I wondering did Obama respond to the Clinton's remarks. Why are you and so other media trying to divide this country with racism? These are sad days and we need to unite not divide. I'm African American and I really like the Clintons' alot but it time for us as Americans to come together because nothing is changing in Washington. We need someone fresh with new ideas than we have now because we no longer have a voices so we need someone like Obama to give us hope again.

After 20 years of regular CNN viewer, I am leaving CNN for good. Finally, I realized that I cannot rely on CNN for my news need. It turned into a propaganda machine just like FOX news. I am going to PBS, NPR and C_SPAN for my unbiased news needs. Thank you CNN for serving us well in the past.

The incoming president of united states of America Hillary clinton, you are very couragious woman, i support your candiancy and i belief you can become and you will become the president of America.

Whether it is Barack, John, or Hillary, they are American patriots who wish to do their best for the American people. I believe they hold in their hearts, a belief that their service will make an impacting difference for the better.

I have been intrigued and impressed by what has made Hillary “tick” and by her dedication to what she has believed in. One principal example is her understanding and dedication to the cause of children and family (Please read “It Takes A Village To Raise A Child”).

She was highly criticized because of her phrase “Vast right-wing conspiracy,” when trying to defend her husband. Yet, this was very personal to Hillary. She was defending her husband.

But, what has been evolving throughout the years? According to A.C. Nielsen, in the US, talk radio is largely made up of conservative political commentators. The top five programs are those of Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Michael Savage, Neal Boortz, and Glenn Beck. Other top programs: Bill O'Reilly, Jim Quinn, Bill Cunningham, Melanie Morgan, Mike Gallagher and Laura Ingraham. On TV we have Bill O Reilly and Sean Hannity and the FOX channel. Trash Democrats in any type of media and you have a substantial following. Doesn’t Ann Coulter come to mind?

I believe Hillary has a profound understanding of our evolving history, our country, and the true concerns and needs of all Americans. Pore over Hillary’s past, accomplishments, devotion to serving, and what those who have been close to her say about her, and we would see and feel that we have before us an extraordinary woman and an extraordinary leader.

It’s my belief that all her life, without her knowing exactly why, Hillary has been preparing herself for this momentous time in history. I pray that she becomes our 44th President.

I am truly sick of hearing apologies for making negative comments against Obama, when Obama has no problem saying negative things about his opponent. This is where Obama has the true advantage: up until recently, everyone has been nice and gentleman-ly, even with the slightest inkling of a negative comment is met with apology, because they are SOOO afraid of the race card being risen for the slightest misunderstanding. Here is a perfect example, Bill had no reason to apologize, he was just stating his opinion, there is absolultey nothing derogatory about it. Obama will breeze through the election because of this, and he knows it. America will slowly know the truth about Obama, that he did NOTHING of significance as senator, and he will lose the election that way, regardless if his opponents are afraid to be negative.

GET REAL HILLARY SUPPORTERS January 12, 2008 11:07 am ET

WHY DON'T HILLARY EXPLAIN THIS 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE? BEING MARRIED TO THE BIGGEST LIAR AND AND WOMANIZER DOES NOT COUNT AS EXPERIENCE.

I DON'T SEE WHY YOU BLACK PEOPLE ARE SO SURPRISED AT BILL'S COMMENTS. PERHAPS IF YOU WOULDN'T CONSIDER BILL AS THE "BLACK JESUS" OF THE HOOD AND SEE HIM AS THE SLIME HE IS, THIS WOULDN'T BE SUCH A SHOCK.

I'M NOT SURE WHEN BLACKS STARTED THIS CRAP ABOUT WE ALL LOVE THE CLINTONS. SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. I AM A BLACK WOMAN AND I HAVE NEVER NEEDED TO CLINTONS TO PULL ME UP BY MY "BOOT STRAPS."
_____

From one black woman to another, I did vote for Bubba Clinton two times but I would vote for my dog Spot before voting for Billary again. I don't remember the Clintons pulling anybody up but themselves. They are living large now thanks to politics.

Another thing, that "Experience" thing is a crock. Obama passed was the editor of the Harvard Law Review and passed the Bar Exam on the first try. Billary Clinton failed her first Bar Exam and did not pass any Bar Exam until she moved to Arkansas. He also has been in the Legislature longer than she has.

If Billary is the candidate for the Democrats, I am voting for Mike Huckabee. If John Edwards is the candidate, I am voting for John Edwards.

Bill Clinton is the last person that would make a racist remark. This President has done more for african americans than any other in the history of this nation including Abraham Lincoln. Hillary went to see MLK speak when she was 14 against her republican father beliefs.

The race card is not a factor in this election folks, but who is better equipped to lead this nation. African americans will be better off with Hillary as President.

Obama will only cater to the white people to appease them, and african americans will be forgotten. His grandmather lives in kenya in stark poverty, while he lives in a 1.6 million dollar mansion. He is good as a preacher, self serving and has vested interests and those ambitious interests do not include the african american community.

It would be a big mistake for Democrats to vote for Obama. As of now the Republicans are already excited of an Obama nomination. He will be hammered in the general election of his inexperience and he will be another big loser just like his latest supporter John Kerry. In this time of international crisis, Senator Clinton is the best bet to tackle the big problems. She is smart, intelligent, determined, very knowledgeable of the issues, very firm with her commitment to help the middle class, tough yet human and she had been there and knows how to do what she said she will do. I have watched almost all debates and Obama is just a blank mind with regards to what he will be doing to solve the problems. He will be another Bush presidency but now more liberal. He will be surrounded by dozens and dozens of advisers like Bush. I think he ran because he believes he is personable, likeable and popular but governance is not about you. It is more about what you can do to the American people.

I am an independent and watching Sen. Clinton speaks just blow my mind away. She is fluent, spontaneous and substantive. Obama is just the opposite.

no more clinton administration in the white house! everybody seems to forget, they paved the way to 911 and GWB!!!

Hmm, I noticed my comment from 11:35 this morning is still awaiting moderation. Could that be because I criticized CNN?

Bill's comment is racist.

He is saying that Obama is not an acceptable candidate for president simply because he is black. He called his campaign for president a fairytale because he also wants to draw on irrational racial stereotypes to get votes for his wife. It is really a slap in the face to African-Americans that have supported the Clintons. I surmise in his estimation, African-Americans were only good enough to support and prop him up as the pseudo-first black president. He is really just a white man pretending to identify with black folk.

Vote for Obama, he is clearly the best choice to bring us together.

No more racism, stereotypes, and pretension, just love!

Bill Clinton is irrelevant. He and his one-eyed trouser snake should go back to doing what they obviously do best, as Hillary stands by with her scowl of approval.

Obama is not ready to lead this country – yet.
And that is NOT a criticism. He will be though, because I believe he is inspired and full of conviction.

But faith (nice words,prayers, hopes, visualization) without works(action) is dead (useless, and results in no change).

Because words are just mouthfuls of air. We all have an abundance of them.

When and if he gets battle-hardened and experienced he will be unstoppable and will be a slam-dunk when he runs again – if Michelle lets him.

Hillary, on the other-hand IS battle-hardened and has a great deal of proven experience and results..
She also knows her foes(republicans) intimately and has the smarts to capitalize on that and get things done.

People have suggested that half the country hates her therefore she won't be able to get anything done.
Here's why this argument is not valid:
1 It grossly underestimates the strength of the other half who support her.

2 MORE than half the country hated Bush and he still got his way with-tax cuts for the rich, the unjust and immoral war with Iraq, bankrupting our country, usurping the power of the Constitution. – the list goes on and on…

America, do not let this talented and knowledgeable stateswoman slip through your fingers. We really need her.
She's got what it takes to clean up the House!!!
. ..and you can quote me on that.!!!

Hillary now!!
Obama later!!

or better yet Hillary/Obama.

God Bless.

Obama camp better quit complaining about negative campaigning.

It he wins the nomination he hasn't seen anything yet. Just wait until the Republicans start their usual character assassination on anyone that runs for the presidency. They are experts at destroying a candidate. Remember the last election?

another reason for not to vote for Obama. It is going to be difficult to critize Obama even if he doing terrible job because it is going to be labled as RACIST.

That wasn't a racist comment, although I can see where it might be perceived as one...

That said, it was a lame, failed attempt at a jab at the Obama campaign... The problem with the comment generally is that it focuses on the negatives. The Clinton campaign would do better to focus on generating positive energy over their own campaign rather than trying (ineffectively) to slow the energy of the Obama campaign... The Clinton campaign continues to resort to cynical dirty politics which I think is pretty weak...

Definitely lets get the MAN that's sitting in the Whitehouse...the MAN that's used a
"CIGAR' on the American people.....even tho we didn't spend 5 MILLION to get him out.....It's about "Time" for the majority of the AMERICANS people to WAKE UP!

Finally Obama's flip flop on Iraq is shown. Nobody can refute the facts that President Clinton talked about so they bring out the race card.

Obama's voting records on Iraq are exactly the same as Senator Clinton. He consistently voted to fund the war.

Obama was not there in the senate in 2002. He said publicly in 2004 "He was not sure how he would vote had he been in the Senate".

He said publicly in 2004 "His view on Iraq is similar to George Bush".

These are the facts.

Nkuma, are you really from Kenya? Only you and your conscience know for sure but I am betting on "NOT" from Kenya.

Another Billary plant. Donate to John Edwards and make sure Billary does not win.
Also, I hope the Republicans will put a good candidate up against her the next time her big butt comes up for re-election.

JUST SAY NO TO BILLARY.

Bill Clinton was a great President, was loved and still is loved by millions all over the world. He also commands a great deal of respect, locally and globally. He is and should remain a great elder statesman, an icon and a reference for politicians in the US and globally. It is unfortunate that his wife's quest for the White House and his support for it threaten to put all those attributes and qualities into a catastrophic jeorpady. Not that there is any thing wrong with his supporting his wife but certainly not in the manner he is going about. I was scared by the scary look of anger, desperation, frustration and bitterness splattered all over Bill and Hillary Clinton's faces in the run up to the New Hamshire primaries. A graet iconic figure like Bill Clinton should have taken the situation in his stride, with the dignity expected of an ex-commander-in-chief, and not fallen to the temptation of uttering that unfortunate expression. Bill should and any other person in future should learn from senior Bush who did not trot from place to place as the chief drummer-boy for his son's campaign. Personally, I would love to see Hillary Clinton, alone, not overshadowed by the intimidating presence of her husband, and make her case as to why she should be the President of the United States. It is Hillary, not Bill, that is running. Or is Hillary going to be a sorrugate President if it pleases Americans to elect her? By the way how many spouses of the other candidates in both the Democratic and Republican Parties have been going about the business of this election like Bill has? I think Bill should please stay out. I for one would love to continue loving and respecting and adoring you the way I have always done. I hate to see a situation where you will do or say something that will evoke the opposite feeling. If Hillary cannot make her case by herself, then she is not fit and ready to be President.

A few points:

It's bad for america if they think vote for Obama because of good speaches. America is about "hardwork" not "spin". Meritocracy runs supreme.... Hillary is a super-intelligent women, senator and a top lawyer. She is more than qualified than the other Bush's and more qualified than Bill imo.

The fairy comment was DEFINITELY not racist. Period. I know what racism is, I'm not white, but his comment was not racist and never intended to be.

I'm wondering who is saying this....It's bad bad bad politics.

Bill Clinton was right.

Regarding Obama's many comments about always being against the war in Iraq and that Senator Cllinton voted for it. The iraq war resolution was approved by the Senate in 2002. Many people don't realize that Obama wasn't a U.S. Senator in 2002 when the vote was taken, However, yes after listening to Colin Powell's presentation how would he have voted? Obama, too, would have been misled as were so many others. I have never heard him clarify that he was not a member of the U.S. Senate until 2005. Obama is being deceptive by omission. Regarding the Iran resolution amendment he stayed on the campaign trail and did not vote.
Hillary did make it back to vote. Now he will be able to say he was against it and didn't vote for it but Hillary Clinton did. Obama is a great speaker but his speeches have no substance. He says alot but it means nothing. His calling should have been a motivatioal speaker or a cheerleader, not president. He's just not ready yet.

TO: Tim Calhoun '08, Moreno Valley, CA January 12, 2008 11:22 am ET

I HOPE WE ALL WILL PAY ATTENTION TO YOU. I AM TIRED OF THE CLINTON MACHINE.

Anybody but Billary, please.

I hate the race and gender cards. A good candidate is a good candidate period. I dread what the media and her opponents will do to Hillary throughout this election – they will do whatever it takes to portray her as a "weak" woman.

I'm Black...and I by no means think Bill Clinton's comment was racist. He is speaking the truth. Barack is well spoken...but he's selling a fairy tale. He hasn't been in Washington long enough to realize that hope doesn't get things done. It takes action...and to a large degree...connections. It's easy for him to sit back and criticize H.Clinton's inability to get her healthcare reform plan passed in the '90's. Why? Because he has NEVER done it himself. NEVER tried. Everything he's "preaching" about is an ideology. Those of us in the real world understand that things don't always turn out the way we planned.

Remember...it's easy to have never made any mistakes when you've never tried...

The most dishonest politician in US history – Bill Clinton.

He calls Obama 'fairy-tale' when he needs white votes, and says 'he might win' when he needs black votes.

I hope the Clintons get just the punishment they deserve.

Bill CLinton "He might win." wink, wink (Not after that incredible comeback in N.H, that sealed it!)

HAha I love this man!! Slick WIlly

CLINTON 08!!!!

There sould be a recount of the New hampsire Vote

Hilary Clinton is the best candidate for America. Voting for Barack Obama and his wife who speaks as if she is from the ghetto would be stupid – he's too young, with not enough experience – he has a lot of confidence, maybe too much. If he was intelligent, he would cede to Hilary so that the democrats can win this time and get the Republicans out of the White House, and he would try again in the future once he's gotten more of a public track record. VOTE HILARY!!!

people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
when ANY one of you is above a misinterpretted comment, taking things out of context and exploiting others for your own benefit... then you may be judge and jury.
what has become the focus here?? who among you/us is qualified to judge? no one.
the issues at hand concern who the best candidate is, who is qualified and experienced to do the job... bring about essential REAL change, screamand holler to get this country back on track after this catastrophy known as george w!!
who is better connect, experienced and focused then Hillary? people complain she is a tyrannt- we need that now to make changes.
people complain this is all ego- then she'll work even harder to get the job done and save face. have you noticed blogs from other countries all speak of Hillary being the obvious choice?
when is someone going to start in on candidates wardrobe choices???

Can anyone tell me anything that Obama has actually DONE in his short time in politics? I am so sick of people talking about how inspirational he is. Anyone can sound like that – make your voice resonate, say a bunch of preacher-like things, etc.

I would vote for ANYONE running against Hillary Clinton. We got rid of them as govenor of Arkansas and they disgraced us when they were in the White House. WHY WOULD WE WANT THEM BACK?????? They are not the quality of individual that I want running the country. They can't be trusted. We Arkansans know what they are.

If Hillary wins the Democratic nomination... Not only will I not vote for her but I will vote Republican for the first time in my life. I will do everything in my power and influence to make sure she does not win the general election.

I think Bill's gesture here was very respectful and Barack supporters should have the humanitarianism to accept it for what it is. It is high time that both camps started expressing respect for one another. They both have cheapened themselves with negativity. Democratic voters need to begin insisting on better behavior from both candidates. The vast majority of Democratic voters are passionate about both Barack and Hillary. From this point on, we should insist on demonstrations of mutual respect and a healthy debate over ideas and a discussion of accomplishments. More and more people are also beginning to express that they both be on the ticket when this process is over. I believe that is the wise. A Clinton/Obama team or an Obama/Clinton team would be unstoppable.

Bill and Hillary's political time is over. Their best choice would be to move on, so something else can take over as President. They should take a nice trip around the world or raise dogs. The new generation has arived with ideas that match the present time, that resonate with events of 2008. Bill and Hillary had their day and didn't do well when they had the chance. Which would you rather have and Model T Ford or a Ferrari? Talk about two losers.

I sick and tired of anyone that plays the racist card. Everytime someone even makes a remote hint about the truth and what should be said they are called a racist. Lets take for example Missouri St. Louis where blacks make most of the population. Now if you say that blacks are responsible for most of the crime there you get Al Sharpton or black people singing that it is racist. This makes me sick to my stomach and it is exactly what is happenning with this campaign and incident. Facts are the facts get over them or get out of the way. This country has gone above and beyond to demonstrate that all races are included. For Al Sharpton or any other black person to even cry racism is just an injustice in itlsef.

No matter what anybody says about Bush. He is the biggest patriot I have seen and has made our country very very safe. My salute goes to him. Bill Clinton could have done something for the security of this country before Sept. 11. Hillary should give us some tough statements on security of this country

Let's put the BS beside us...White people, Black People, Asian People, African people, Bi-Racial people...we ALL are tired of seeing the same crap in our government. Its like we vote but our hearts have never been in it at all...We turn on the TV and we all see some old white guy telling people how to run our country. The time is now.The Government never totally looked like all of us...and if we vote for anyone other than Obama...that cycle will not end...we can delay this moment...but it will happen sooner than later...and why not use Obama to work for the people?

The blacks I know are varied in class...the asian-americans I know are varied in class...etc...whites included we are all different in class and even our thoughts...and they have never looked like whats in the white house...NEVER. It does not have to be that way...but we let FEAR...put all previous canidates in office...why are we all fearing the BEST. We built this country, in the past, in the present, and in the future. We are doctors, that keep our kids healthy, we are teachers that educate, we are lawyers that fight good causes ( and sometimes bad), we are scientist that help with research, we are media professionals that report the news...EVERY single day we are working our butts off to make AMERICA...a home for the people that live here now and the people of the future. We deserve a first-class president...we deserve a president that we can in turn use, to voice our needs, and get us what we need.

A man like Obama...an African and white-American man...can get us there. His lack of hard experience allows the people to make a change through him as our President. The role of the President of the United States is simply a reflection of the states of America that are to be united. He is simply a middle man between us-the people...and the rest of the world...

Sure when elected he will mess us...but we are only as good as our weakest link. Currently, people talk about getting BUSH out of office...but if Bush is weak and not United...then we are not united. Bush is a reflection of his people...right now we are his people. So we as a country have been weak...and it does matter your net worth, or class...we are weak if the majority hate BUSH. We are of BUSH....we voted him in office as a majority.

Its time for us to get excited about Politics and get deeply and spiritually involved. Obama will be in office with others that will help lead the show...we will help him lead the show...we will take our country back... His persona is very level headed...he is very calm...and his lack of experience has not currupted him. His lack of experience paves way for new energy to enter the white house, for new creative ideas. Imagine if Bill Gates got a college degree...imagine if the guys from Google had waited and completed school...the list goes on...

Right before GOOD change...comes fear...comes questions...we Republicans, Democrats, Independents want...we want good health care, we want our troops back, we want taxes were both for the rich, the middle and the poor on middle ground, we gays are both cojnservative, and some are not, we want better saleries for the people that educate our children...and the list goes on...

Obama is our person. Regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion...he is our messenger of our needs as humans...we will have to use his voice...to overall get a better quality of life...

We can do this in 2008...but it has to be all of us...all colors, all religions, and all people...Hillary is a great woman...but we can not trust her to get us what we need...She is breakable...we need someone that is solid. John Edwards is nice...but he is simply does not excite us at all. All of the Republican canidates are so old school...by the book...good debaters, great experience...do not excite us...Politics as normal.

Our country will experience a little fear overall, then we will go through some questioning of Obama...and then we will see this is not about Obama...this is about us...and we will put him in office to work for us...

He is the most usable for the people...not some people...but all

Bill broke the world record in back stroking regarding his "fairy tale" comment. With that said, I would like for CNN to answer the question, does the fact that a woman or man married to an individual who was once President of the United States automatically qualify them to be President of the United States. I noticed when Hillary refers to the accomplishments of her husband's administration, she refers use the word "we". When you strip the "first lady" title, is there much difference in hers and Obama's "proven leadership experience" in elected positions take or give a few years?

PS...Love you guys at CNN.

The Clintons will never be on the right side to the race issue. They need to walk away from it and let Obama debate race in the media.

Be realistic, I'm originally from Kenya. thinking the Economy, I decided to vote Hillary. and give me break, Clinton isn't racist you know it

Democrat from NYC January 12, 2008 1:29 pm ET

The Democratic votes cast in New Hampshire totaled over 270,000. The difference between Barack and Hillary was approximately 7,800+-!

New Hampshire did not give a mandate to Hillary Clinton! What it did say is that BOTH candidates are viable options.

Because Hillary is the virtual incumbent you can be sure that a lot of her supporters are never polled, don't go out to rallies and never contribute to her campaign therefore the Clinton's enjoy the support of a 60% non-visible base!

The polls are taken against a very small percentage of the potential voters and exit polls are worthless because the pollee can say anything to the poller!

Barack has an active base that can be seen from the grass roots level up. He does not benefit from a large group of default supporters that will normally vote along party lines every single time. They are the type that view their ballet for the first time at the actual polling station!!!

G Morgan January 12, 2008 1:35 pm ET

What is so improbable about Barack winning this??? Are you that afraid??

Go Barack Obama!

I was and American Soldier,
I am an American Soldier,
I will always be an American Soldier and
I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the Untied States ofAmerica!

Never before have I been so optimistic about the future. Mr Obama is a gentleman, a scholar, a joiner, a motivator. He makes me proud to be an American.

One Texas Republican for Obama

If Obama really stands for "Change" and "Unity" then I expect him to say enough of playing the racist card and acknowledge and point out, because he is an intelligient man, that Clinton's comments were not at all racist and that the hoopla and media surrounding this is exactly what is dividing this country. If he really is a uniter- this is a prime opportunity for him to PROVE IT!!! Otherwise, he is all talk and no action. Which if that is the case, he would be great as a motivational speaker but leave the presidency for someone who has experience at taking action!

I WOULD LIKE BILL CLINTON AS PRESIDENT. THAT IS THE REASON HILARY WOULD GET MY VOTE. SORRY BUT BILL IS STILL LOVED AND THE COUNTRY WAS GOOD UNDER HIM.

"I didn't inhale." Bill should just be quiet and let Hillary run her own campaign.

American needs to vote for a 'change' of family to break the cycle.
George BUSH Sr., Bill CLINTON, George BUSH Jr., Hillary CLINTON... then what (?), Laura BUSH, Chelsea CLINTON, Jeb BUSH, etc.
I think that when the founding fathers said that a president should be in the white house for a maximum of two terms they would have never dreamt that a wife could run and win and put her husband back into the white house. There should be an amendment so that this can be prevented in the future.

It time for a change in Washington and it time for the American People to take back the government that has been hijacked by special interest groups and lobbyist. Nobody is talking about that but Obama. Right now we need a Leader and not a Politican. The most memorable memory I have of Hillary is he failed Universal Health Plan. Its wasn't a bad, bad plan but she couldn't unite her own base. Hillary is smart as a whip and has done some good things but we have some major issues. We need a leader that can unite, I don't see that in Hillary.

Hillary.....Stand by your man....Gullible wife ....

The problem with Bill is he seems to be struggling with painting his own wife in a good light. The more he tries the worst it gets. First he said she wished her physcial attributes were different, now he coming out saying Barrack can win this thing. This is getting embarrassing for the Clintons its like a fighter trying to fight pass their prime.

This is a new and assumingly clver tactic by the wily politician. Only people with limited gre matter would fall for such stunts.

I cannot image Barack Hussein Obama being the
President of the United States!
If the Democratic Party nominates this man,
then we'll have four more years of Republicanism!

On Friday, he said that reference was meant to describe news coverage of Obama's war vote, and of his campaign, and not the viability of his presidential run.

“I was addressing a specific argument. That doesn’t have anything to do with my respect for him as a person or as a political figure,” said the former president.

But he said black voters should support his wife Hillary Clinton over Obama because “You know where her heart and where her life has been.”

Where do you get RACIST" in that?}
Is it not more racist to go looking for a reason-any reason to play the race card?
Ms. Clinton has experience and a strong backbone. She can take this country thru the dark days ahead and I will vote for her not because she's a woman or white-but because she is one strong woman. Shei s what this country needs.

Obama is progressive politics. He gives rousing speeches that exhillarate crowds. He says he is giving the government back to the people – which is why people love him, it is a different story and one that hasn't been heard for years (since the 60's maybe). Hillary is the kind of politician that voters have been used to all along. Listen to the different styles when they give speeches and you will see what I mean. My opinion – if McCain gets the Republican nod (and I think he will), I don't think Obama will win. McCain is the strongest of the Republican candidates and has years and years of experience. A lot of Democrats like him too. Putting Obama and McCain side-by-side across all the states, people will vote for McCain. If one of the other Republican candidates gets in, maybe he has a better chance but I really don't know. Just as the people were supposed to give Obama a double digit lead over Hillary in the New Hampshire primaries according to the polls, in the final hour, they went for Hillary. Who do you think they will turn to in the final hour on Nov. 5th? Hillary has a better chance of beating the Republicans and taking over the white house. Vote for Hillary. We can not afford another Republican for 4, 8 more years.

DRMan, I agree. I have seen a lot of comments in many locations that say, vote for Hillary because she is a woman and we want the first woman president. BAD reason to make a vote. Pay attention to what the candidates are saying in respect to the major issues, like Iraq and illegal immigration. Think on this too....Hillary is running at the right time. People are tired of the Republican party. History has shown that if one party has the White House for two terms, it is almost a guarantee the opposite party will be voted in. All Hillary has to do is get the nod. On the other hand, she has shown some of her normal colors and is shooting her campaign in the foot..so to speak. I am pretty confident she won't get the nomination.

I RESPECTED BILL BEFORE. NOW I WONDER WHAT'S GONE WRONG. DID BUSH SNR BEHAVE THIS WAY WHEN BUSH JNR RAN. BILL AND HILLARY (BILLARY) ARE JUST BEING DESPERATE AND THEY ARE OVERLY DOING IT. I WILL VOTE OBAMA AGAINST BILLARY ANYDAY

Well now, is the big picture about the Clinton's really getting across?
The Clinton's are all about progress.
They "FEEL GOOD" only if progress is made within themselves AND the people of this country.
They really want to have it all – In the spirit of progress – for ALL.
And yes, progress does include change (sorry).

I've never asked myself "who is Hillary Clinton and what has she done?" As for the other candidates, we are all still waiting for an answer to this question!!!

I wish they would just acknowledge each other and wish each other well and make the ultimate goal be regaining the White House.
I would really like my social security.
Come on guys – BEHAVE!

This man is a Professional liar.

What is Obama's change? What does his" yes we can "mean?

People....

A President alone cannot unite its people, that starts at home, the way we educate our children. When whites stop feeling superior, when blacks stop considering themselves as victims, when latinos and asians see more than white and black, things will change and the country will unite, the problem in the US is that people dont realize that there is more than white and black. This is a great nation that is fading, isolating from the world. Nowadays this country doesnt have the respect form the world it used to have. The US was admired and love by the world, sadly is not the case today.
The US is a great business, and it has to be run by a great CEO, the one with the experience and most qualified. A good preacher wont do nothing for this country, yes, sure, there are lots of good people that could run this country, but few have the capacity and talent to do it properly, to restore the trust of the world, after all, the US wouldnt be the power it is today with out the worlds help. Hillary may not be what all of ius want her to be, but is definately the most capable and the one this country needs as president now.

I am so tired of the race issue. Especially given the fact that Obama himself NEVER brings it up. Every time someone asks him or a member of his camp about it they say its not an issue and the American people want a good candidate. Bill Clinton is apologizing because he realized he might have messed up the black vote for Hillary. I dont think either Obama or Hillary have a lock in the general election. People will be sceptical of a black man with no experience and while those who love hillary may have a hard time believing it..... A large section of the American people dont like and even hate her and will never vote for her in a general election. Additionally, if this becomes a race vs. gender issue it will only serve to break up the democratic party and leaves a republican winning. Even if Hillary wins, she will get nothing done because the republicans hate her and will never let her get anything passed. The democrats will lose house seats because republicans will come out in droves to vote against her.

Go Hillary.

Amen and amen!

Obama – stop calling people racists that did not vote for you.

Why has Obama not stopped the attacks on people calling them racists if they did not vote for Him?

Why has Obama not stopped the attacks calling people racists that did not vote for him?

CNN thank you for posting my message. Yes I think he could win if the truth is kept out of the news. GO HILLARY!

Obama for '08

The issue most critics (at least the ones that aren't outright bigots) seem to have with Barack Obama is his "lack of experience." Well I just looked up both Obama and Clinton and found that Obama has been an elected official since 1997, while Hillary Clinton has been in office only since 2000. Now that makes me question where the other 27 of her 35 years of experience comes from. She has less than 10 years experience being an elected official! Why is this any better than Obama's 11 years in office?

The Democratic Party, and particularly the Clintons, deserve this quagmire. The Republicans have their problems, but nothing like this childish nonsense. Karl Rove must be laughing his head off, as well as many other Republican operatives. I firmly believe that my party, the Democrats, have been highjacked by the likes of Clinton and others of his ilk, way back in 1968, after the Chicago Democratic Convention. It has never been the same since.

Good idea Carol. I would back a campaign to shut down anyone that would continue to call Hillary supporters as racists.

Yes indeed, we know where Hillary's heart is! in August 2006, Hillary was the only one of twenty senators of the Republican controlled Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee to vote to gut a plan that would havwe redirected more AIDS funds to heavily black communities in the South.

I don't think this comment made by someone says racist to me. GO HILLARY!!

random blogs does not = to facts.

ILLINOIS IS OBAMA COUNTRY !!!!!! HIllary, Bill, stay out, you are not welcome here! Bill Clinton showed his ignorance. I have watched Obama speak out against the war in person on many occassions before the war broke out. When all the Democratic politicans were falling inline behind Bush because it was politically safe, Obama showed me that this war was a mistake. Because of his courage I heard the other side of the argument and I too oppossed the war before it started. HIllary talks about experience, what experience! The experience of you blindly following the President to war, refusing to apoligize for it, telling a femenist group who confronted you that they were just not knowledgable enough to realize that the war was correct, for ignoring Rawnda, for not standing up to the president when he trampled over our civil liberites. Hillary, your experience is exactly what we need a change from. Take our country back, vote Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been following the primaries from France and just find it fascinating. I lived in the US for ten years, under the Clinton and Bush administrations, and i'm eagerly awaiting november to find out who will run the U.S. I think that Obama is clearly smart and well-intentioned, yet has only been serving for a few years and has not made specific proposals regarding his plan to run the country, so if were able to vote i don't know that i would cast my ballot for him. However, as mentioned many times, he has remained very calm throughout this campaign and does not lower himself to such kindergarten tactics as name calling and such like others have. Hillary Clinton is extremey smart and could get the job done, but she's too manipulative and divides people instead of unifying them around one big project. As a woman, i would love to see another woman president of the US, but i actually hope Obama will win because he seems like someone smart enough to get the job done, and dignified enough to bring everyone to the table.

In reference to Bill Clinton's remarks about Obama's "fairy tale" campaign...are you kidding me! I am a Canadian and a political junkie. I have followed both American politics and our own Canadian politics and can not believe that you, Americans would give Clinton another chance. The Clintons are Clintons and they only care about themselves...do your country a favor and vote for a strong and responsible leader... like Obama, some one who has a true vision and a passion for your country!
By the way for your information I also happen to be a Conservative which in your country is considered a Repulician!

M.J. Bauman

Shut down Oprah and her sponsors for their participation in sponsoring this Outrageous campaign to label those who did not vote for Obama as racists!

We "blow up" our citizens with hateful bigotry in our words – only the method is different than what happens in the Middle East.

Oprah should be ashamed that she has participated in this outrageous campaign to label those that are not voting for Obama as "racists". That Obama has not put an end to this tells us of his character flaws – win at any price.

I say Obama the crackhead hasnt been slammed enoughby the media everytime someone does speak up against him they are to get slammed with being racist or not supporting the democratic party all the while pretending to have a plan to do anything, Reporting the candidates postions and lack of a plan and troubled past isnt racistist or tearing down a party its try to inform people of who is running for president before you find out by losing an election.

i say report it all about this guy bring it all out now and quit using kids gloves on him because he is black and your afraid of what might be said about knocking down a black presidential hopeful. if you dont hit them now with this stuff and they havent faced it.

Bring out all your Dirt on the crackhead wake people up and make sure we send the Best Candidate to Battle against the republican Machine...

Clinton is the Candidate and she will win!!! (Unless you send another kerry Wannane loser there)

Clinton in 08'

chien Ng January 11, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will be winner. Look at the histories of the affrican Amarican And aks yourself a question : "Can you count how many of them was abble to do a good thing and abble to deliver to their own communities" I love Obama but I don't exspect him too much
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To chien Ng: I think you are misrepresenting yourself; you sound like a white racist to me. If I am wrong, so be it; however, I think I am correct on this.

Look at your poor grammar and sentence structure. No Asians, especially Vietnamese, would use such grammar. You sound like a Bubba to me, sir.

Go back to school and pay attention in class this time.

muniru January 12, 2008 11:00 am ET

though clinton or obama will win the democrat nomination, non of them will become president. america is not ready for a female president nor a black president. any candidate from the republican party will be president.

Dude wake up........ "america is not ready for a female president nor a black president"........who do you think have been voting. You must be speaking for your SELF!!

as i stated before i knew the clintons were little rats – i'm voting for huckabee but all the black voters getting behind hilary must be retarded or something....they are taking the minority vote for granted and some idiots are giving it to them....obama should win but i think hilary has fooled all dems into thinking she is the best choice

Bill Clinton is not helping HILLARY. HE SHOULD GO HOME !

[If Reagan was president when 9-11 occurred, Bin Laden would have been found in a week and Al Quada would be as threatening as the Girl Scouts]
Reagan was a puppit for Bush Sr.

Linda i like you,you are objective.may i ask you where has this SO CALLED EXPERIENCE TAKING US TO for the past 8 years? now le me quote you

"Barack Obama is an amazing person and obviously gifted with charisma and natural grace under pressure"

now take a look at the ending of your sentence CHARISMA AND NATURAL GRACE UNDER PRESURE.what more does a leader needs,does a president needs. once you can handle pressure and remain calm you will always make he right decision. i am sure soon you will change your mind and your vote will be for OBAMA.

Linda deep down inside of you,you know that THIS COUNRY NEEDS CHANGE,not just mere chane but a CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN. enough of this rotation of powers,we need fresh ideas,i understand your fears about him not been expereince but i ask you the last eight where has experience taking us to?

Apart from experience what other reason or excuse do you have agains OBAMA?
LINDA join he campaign for CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN and i assure you WE CAN YES WE CAN

GOD BLESS YOU
AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

I think America is not ready for first inter-racial, first inter-faith president. Obama is smart and knows when to vote and avoid to vote on crucial issues unlike Clinton. She will try to vote on all crucial issues and fall into trouble, especially the Iran vote. She should learn from rookie senator obama. I am dissapointed on both Obama and Hillary for voting to fund the war. If you fund the war how can you bring back the troops home. Is this the change we are hoping for from these two presidential candidate. The answer to change is we need a independent candidate who will focus to build america and have no interest in lobbyist as well as party.

Go Independent 2008

Bill is right. He might win.

It seems that NO ONE can ever criticize black people without getting called a racist......well it seems they can say whatever they want about white people and they don't get called racist......it is a two way street....we all have to walk on pins and needles fearing whatever we say or write will be misconstrued as being against blacks..... I certainly see that this is a race for the Presidency and Obama is using the race card even if it is covertly..............It isn't fair to the country....can't he just be a MAN running for President and not a BLACK man running for President....just as Hillary is a WOMAN running for president.....who cares about color.....I wonder how the Republicans will be able to run against Obama should he win the nomination without being called racist......and that "my friend" will be very very tricky!!!

we all have to really sit and wonder what else hillary fakes so good iam not going to say it but bill now u know you were not all that so good

Go Obama, you are definitely going to be the next president of the United States of American. With you as president, this country will finally regain it's respect, greatness and live out it's true meaning of being American; those values and principles set out by our founding fathers. "Yes we can"

Al Sharpton thinks someone is racist if they look at him wrong.

I wonder if thinking everything a white person says is racist like Al tends to do... counts as being racist?

Rebecca, this story was posted at 8 pm last night. Just look at the time of the comments at the top of this list. To keep the story at the top of the political ticker, you changed the story post time to 8 this morning. Guys, this is just so obvious.

Susan Texas January 12, 2008 10:53 am ET

You know Nick you are right! I can't believe the Neocons are finally right about something. CNN is certainly trying to sway this election for Obama!

They are suppose to report, not slant. No matter what they do, I will never vote for Obama. Even if they won't post the information I know about Obama on their site. I will find a way to make sure that everyday, I get the message out to voters.

susan this information you seem to have on obama how was it obtained? Remember there are clinton spin machines out there dishing out false claims and lies about obama that should be scrutinized, if your intentions are genuine i.e not racist in nature, please stick to all the real news networks, believe me if there is something bad about obama they will report on it, just avoid all the little internet smears and gossip, thay are ususally put out by one campaign to try to smear the other, get your facts right! For the record the new media is not swayed towards obama, whe a candidate is "leading in the polls" they naturally tend to generate a lot of buzz and commentary! also pls grow up!

Thanks CNN for refusing to post my blog. Not only are the politicians the same old same old, so are you.

All this Obama old-style and unoriginal bombast about HOPE and CHANGE is baloney. How can he represent HOPE and CHANGE when he does not have EXPERIENCE and SUBSTANCE to show. Without experience and substance, his pretensions of HOPE and CHANGE mean one and only one thing: A BIG GAMBLE of the future of America and Americans. In this present day and age of domestic and international turmoil, we cannot afford a GAMBLE! I know of no instance that Barack is a successfull gambler. I dread the thought that Obama's supporters are supporting him and GAMBLING with the future of their family and children. I am safer, my family is safer, Americans are safer and the world will be safer with HILLARY CLINTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE USA! GO GO GO HILLARY!

“You know where her heart and where her life has been.”

Yeah right. Can't Bill just be silent for once?

He played with my mind and now im voting for OBAMA!!

Bill Clinton is the last person that would make a racist remark. This President has done more for african americans than any other in the history of this nation including Abraham Lincoln. Hillary went to see MLK speak when she was 14 against her republican father beliefs.

The race card is not a factor here folks. African americans will be better off with Hillary as President.

Obama will only cater to the white people to appease them, and african americans will be forgotten. His grandfather lives in kenya in stark poverty, while he lives in a 1.6 million dollar mansion. He is good as a preacher, self serving and has vested interests and those ambitious interests do not include the african american community.

I think Christine NJ should consult a Dr and find out if she isn't very sick
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Christine NJ January 11, 2008 9:58 pm ET

If Obama win, the better name for our country should change to THE UNITED STATE OF AFRICA.

YES HE MIGHT WIN WE NEED NEW BLOOD IN THE WHITE HOUSE .

IT IS TIME FOR A WOMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!

HILARY IS MOST WELL PAIDED OFF MEMBER OF CONGRESS. she has accepted the most money from drug companys, from Health Insurance Companies, from the Coal & Oil Lobby. Wake up People! Nobody Gives you a million dollars and doesn't Expect Favors in return! You think she Cares about the future of the Average American? She Married a politican, While Obama was living like a poor man trying to organize the community in Chicago. Obama is The Man we need right now!

We know indeed where her heart is. In August 2006 she was the only one of the 20 senators of the Republican-controlled Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee to vote to gut a plan that would have redirected more AIDS funds to heavily black communities in the South.

I'm with Beth. Personally, I am disappointed with all of the democrats. I'm a 20 year dem and looking seriously at the Repubs this time around.

Just my annoying view.... The position on illegal immigration is just incredibly odd to me. I can not rationalize that importing the educated (instead of educating our own) creates jobs. Dems believe importing cheap labor and depressing wages is good for workers and the middle class. I am annoyed that they think it appropriate that taxpayers should subsidize cheap labor to pad the profits of corporatations. This just seems like a Republican corporate welfare program. As far as the ideal that they only take jobs Americans won't do. My son-in-law had a good mill job. The company laid people off. They hired. He was out of a job. There was an immigration raid. The company the had the nerve to whine they had to shut down as the illegals could not come into work. My son-in-law get retrained (good thing). He now works for less pay and benefits (bad thing). He's a police office and my daughter worries every time he leaves for work (bad thing). My reps are Dems and support comprehensive immigration reform. Thanks Dems!

HILLARY AND BILL WILL NOT GET MY VOTE

Mercy mercy me...

Sharpton and Jackson are the same old guard, status quo that obama is fighting to replace. I doubt whether either of them would have a big say in his presidency.

Obama is a NEW generation...that's the point!! Race is not the issue: leadership, the ability to draw people together, to attract politicians, voters and leaders who want to end bipartisan politics and to put an end to the "ruling class" mentality in Washinton and party politics!

Leave the past behind...it got it to where we are....

Every word picked a apart and every word pounced on in this campaign, I am sure that both Bill Clinton and Hillary think that Obama is a okay fellow, BUT they do have different work records and different ideas from him – nothing wrong with that. Now the voters have to decide to look at the work records and what these people have tried to do in the past to help the ordinary people and then go and vote for them. All the talk about CHANGE is just that talk, you have to know how to make things work and the system before getting things done, and if the truth be known the President has to listen to a lot of people and be able to judge and act accordingly. I have watched Hillary through the years and I like what I see – a strong leader with a open mind on issues and with a genuine concern for the ordinary people and she doesn't care if they are black or white – with her this is not a issue.

Tim Calhoun '08, Moreno Valley, CA

WOW That is an impressive list. Someone should publish it while keeping it up to date ... And yes I voted Clinton twice before but I'm getting tired of these tactics, like Chris Rock said : I'M TIRED! TIRED! TIRED!

OBAMA 08 HE WILL WIN!

His values are solid. His judgement is sound and right.
He is who he says he is. He doesn't flip-flop on issues. He doesn't pander to the right by supporting an injust war.

He has a vision for the country that unites parties, races, and generations. Clinton is divisive, partisan, and hateful to anyone who doesn't agree with her.

The Bushes and Clintons have divided the country. I, like 40% of the nation, despise the Clintons. I seek leaders who inspire, motivate, provide vision and lead with words and actions. Lying, power-hungry, flip-flopping, empty suit, inexperienced former first ladies need not apply.

Also, to all you racist and sexist people out there, (like Chris Matthews, Rush Limbaugh, Andrew Cuomo) why do you still live in the U.S.A? We are the most culturally diverse nation–so why torture yourself? There are plenty of countries that have the majority all white or all black (or whatever your skin color) so why not just leave and live an ignorant happy life? There are plenty of countries where women have no value, so why haven't you found your way there? If you haven't already, I highly recommend it, because if you haven't figured it out by now, women and minorities are here for GOOD. Get used to it.

to LOL, yet another Obama supporter spouting generalities (just like Obama) does.

Here are a few votes directly off Congress.org (you know, the Senate website).

Here are just a few of the items the great uniter decided to break with the majority of his party and prove he was capable of reaching across the aisle to vote with the Republicans. Example of the direction he wants to take the country......

02/05 vote 9. He voted Yes on the pro-corp/anti-consumer Class Action legislation that left some consumers with no legal recourse. Go middle class!

03/05 vote 20. He voted No on a 30% cap on credit charges. Go debt laden middle class!

06/05 vote 136. He voted with the Republicans to nominate Thomas B. Griffith. Thomas B. Griffith has a problem with title IX. (for the rational of you, it's equality for women in education). Thomas B. Griffith disagrees with multiple court decisions and has referred to the tests as 'morally wrong'. Go women!

I agree with you on only one item...... Obama is perfect for the presidency, Get him out of the Senate before he can do anymore damage. His voting record sucks! I can think of several more hundred of his democratic and republican buddies that are perfect for the presidency......

If you post anything factual against CNN's canidate of choice, it will never make it to the board. Has that for fair and balanced reporting?

There is a massive double standard at work here. If Obama refers to Martin Luther King, it's moving oratory. If Clinton says "I'm your girl: she's playing the gender card.

If Clinton gets choked up because someone asked a question that showed concern for her personally, she's pursuing a calculated strategy. If Obama shows off his kids, its just a proud papa on the campaign trail.

If Clinton lets her husband campaign for her, its a sign of weakness. If Obama puts his wife front-and-center in his campaign, it's just a sign of how strong their relationship is.

Worst of all, when a man runs for office, we treat is as simply a man running for office (which is what it is). But when a women runs for office, we force her to decide what being a women means for that purpose. We question her every word and movement in those terms.

For example, when Mitt Romney claimed to be a hunter just because his limo had run over a rabbit, we all understood it to be a lame attempt to pander to the gun lobby. No one suggested that he was trying to assert his masculinity in a race against a former naval aviator.

Has anyone looked at the number of delegates that Mrs. Clinton has. I think it's just about double that of Mr. Obama when adding in superdelegates. I like 'em both, but I think we have to face reality. "Clinton" is a known quantity for most Americans, whether you like the Clintons or not. We as Americans are known for our endless complaining, but not known for doing much about it. I'm not saying she's a bad choice, I'll vote for her. Whatever the case, she has a great deal of political momentum that's difficult to slow down. That will only change if people actually VOTE for change when they get into the voting booth not just complain about it.

As a black man I am proud to have a black candiate running for president, however, I worry about his background in world affairs and in general on national issues. I worry about having a president who has not been exposed to making world decisions and must rely on "handlers" like the current president. A dream is nice and serves as a reference point, however, the real world is not a dream, and you must make decisions based on what is happening at the moment and history. I am not sure Obama has the tools to make real decisions and would be too dependent on others. At this time, I support Hillary Clinton because she has a history of doing and trying to help people. Her decisions are well hought out and I feel she knows where she want to lead the country. Both candidates would be good for the country, but, I think Hillary would do a better job at leading the country.

Barrack Hussein Obama needs to show a record of accomplishment in the Senate to back up his promises of "change" for the USA. Here is a person with such great ambition who started campaigning for President barely a year into his Senate term. What has he done for the country? How has he proven that he can bring people together? What bill did he write and help pass by collaborating with the fellow Republicans?
Can the citizens of the USA afford to roll the dice on a charismatic person who has nothing to show for accomplishment? Absolutely NOT. We are in trying times, with serious issues in the economy, trade policy, foreign policy and international security. Let John McCain and Hillary Clinton make their case to America on ISSUES. We will decide by November. God Bless America!

My vote is for Clinton. I respect Mr. Obama he is a very eloquent speaker but whenever I hear him feel as though I am being snowballed. You should learn about the candidates and vote for the best person for the job. The ideas they have. The education and experience they have. The person they are. Everyone's opinions will be different, thats what makes America great. All I'm saying is vote on a educated guess on who will be the best. Because that is all there is, until we see action, it is not fact, but fiction. Don't vote for or against someone because of something that in my opinion is insignificant such as race or gender. And don't take it out the winner by making accusations on why they won or lost; what does it matter America has spoken.

Yes, he might win. Especially if CNN keeps their audience form knowing the truth!

History has shown that people will follow an elegant and charismatic leader for both good and bad. The point to make here is that things get done quickly under such leadership. Obama has those characteristics. As a leader of the nation one would hope that this individual will also listen to those they lead and make the directions as directed and approved by the followers.
Clinton, qualified to be president (as is any natural-born +35yr old US citizen) may be able to decisively command but can she lead and have others follow?
There is a great deal of sentiment stated that puts that into question. Would she be able to unite the country and follow her? Even with a major following she will not be able to accomplish much if every decision is challenged by a large vocal opposition.

I agree with June no matter what Bill or Hillary say now they will all disect it.

Jeff Sprangler....Bill Clinton was a very popular 2 TERM President and The Democrats won the popular vote in 2000. After 8 years of peace and Prosperity and a BUDGET SURPLUS with unemployment at 40 year lows as well as crime at historic lows....obviously, the American people did NOT soundly reject thier "It takes a Village" concept!

The Clintons are liers. They won by a hair but los the hearts of many people becasue of the tricks they played: fear and tear plus distortion of truth. They went too low. Before I thought Hillary can still be the senate majority leader, now I doubt. I respected her before, but now no more.

There was no racist intent from either Clinton. Let's move on to discussing the issues. Unless, of course, you WANT there to be a racial issue. If so, you will make stuff up. Hillary Clinton became a Democrat after being moved by an MLK rally. She was only saying last week that the legislation was enacted by LBJ, which is true. MLK was not a legislator. She was comparing Obama's empty rhetoric to MLK's real work. As for Bill's fairy tale comment, absolutely nothing related to race. Bill has been a champion his entire career for black people. This is an embarassment to intelligent blacks everywhere.

Gosh, I do pray that this Nomination does not rip our party apart. I am all for renovation, but I hope it doesn't demolish us completely. If the opinions on the blogs are any indication, Clinton supporters and Obama supporters are losing respect for one another fast. With all these divisive tactics, I am not sure if after the nomination, the losing candiates' supporters will have any inspiration to rally for the winner. In fact I am sure they won't. I thought that all this diversity was supposed to bring us more together, not reveal how wrecked we are. This is after all Obama vs Clinton, Not Gore vs Bush. Mark my words, the leader who stands up to acknowledge, this disturbing sepeartion in the party can win the presidency. There are too many Anti-Clinton people who will vote Obama, and too many Clinton supporters who don't respect Obama supporters. If either of those people stay home during the General Election–we all lose. Eyes on the prize folks!

There has been issues and substance on TV if you look for it. FHA housing was on and how they are trying to get financial counselors. They are working on getting them trained as this currently isn't policy. There was a good discussion on how the presidential debate (general) is done. I didn't know it was run by an org on private donations. I shouldn't have been surprised. My bad. They only include those that could ever capture 208 delegates and only those who in a poll of polls can capture 15% of the vote. Their belief is that only those that have proven themselves will debate the issues. Their debate is not a forum for a candidate to prove themselves. (Sounds like another opportunity for special interests to tell the public who to vote for, but what do I know. McCain on economic issues. Clinton on economic issues. This is ALL on C-Span. They are re-running the economic issue speeches and questions again today if you want to hear.

Go Voters Go!!!!!

Personally, I don't want either of them to win...Hillary or Obama. I say we elect another stupid republican and let the GOP take the fall over the upcoming 8 years!! Our country is in such a shambles, the WORST thing that could happen is for the first Black or Woman President to inherit the unmitigated disaster that's been created by Bush & Co. It will take YEARS if it's possible at all, to scrape us off of the bottom of the pool after this administration. The American public has ZERO patience, and all that will happen is a HUGE backlash BLAMING Barack or Hillary for the mess we are in. You wait...it will only be a matter of months before everyone is saying "See??? You had to go elect a WOMAN! (or African) and NOW look at the state of our country!" People in this country are weak and will expect an "Instant Fix" after the election, which is completely unrealistic. I say let them have another Republican so they can take the fall for what Bush has done to us!!!!!!!!!

Bill Clinton will tell a given audience what he thinks they want to hear, and he will go to another audience and say the opposite, if he thinks that is what they want to hear. He calls it Triangulation, but all that means is he is playing all sides against each other regardless of the right or wrong involved. He is cut from the same cloth as Mitt Romney.
Look at how he played the Sistah Soljah card in 1992 to appeal to the crypto KKK types.

Bill Clinton has no moral core, and Hillary has tolerated his 35 year Bimbo Eruptions marathon, If Hillary did not stand up for her own sense of pride, and dignity, do not expect her to do so for the pride and dignity of the nation.

The hyper-sensitivity over Bill Clinton's comment, if anything, is completely innocuous to how well Obama is doing. There isn't much of a point in spending time pining over whether the Clintons are racist. Too easy. It is a complete mystery how someone could vote for resentful white men, or a woman who told America for years she would never run, and now can't help but seem frustrated every time the cameras rest on her slighted gaze, over this inspirational figure. Not because he is black. Because has a completely evocative vision for what America must become. These comments are strange to read because A. everyone is so convinced one person will win that they make these finite statements (ie: "it doesn't change the fact that ___ will be our next president"), B. everyones racism really comes out in how obsessed they are with the legitimizing of a serious black candidate, and C. everyone seems to think being young and having ideas is such a terrible thing, when all we've seen is old men with too many bad ideas for longer than most can remember. Let someone younger have a chance. Maybe they will care a little more about this 'broken country' because they will have to live in it. And to my libertarian friends, it is sad, but Ron Paul has something interesting to offer, but is getting taken as seriously as Ralph Nader or Ross Perot. Let him steal some votes from the Repubicans so the election will be tipped in favor of tomorrow morning.

Well CNN is vilolating my first ammedment right to free speech. But I will try anyway. Let's see, I can't post the info form the web site, I can't post the link, I can't tell you what it says. Maybe I could say, to really find out what kind of a person someone is. maybe you should check out the religious organization that a canidate belongs to.

This is just an example of why Obama should NOT be elected. If anyone disagrees with him, then you're a RACIST. WOW, what a way to live, in fear of being called a 'racist' just because you don't support an issue. It's also obvious Al Sharpton will be in control of Obama. How sad for America

VOTE REPUBLICAN!

Yes he might win.

He might win by playing with the minds of the young idealistic students with catchy phrases like "Yes We Can". When the "Change We Believe" did not work in New Hampshire, he immediately changed to the new one "Yes we Can", whatever that means. True to his words, he is a candidate of change: changing his slogans and changing his positions while voting for the war in Iraq.

As to playing with young idealists, when I was in the University a lot of my young friends were convinced by politicians with good oratory skills and charisma that communism was the greatest thing for equality and prosperity. Happy to report that all of them shunned that ideology later in life after recognizing that they had been misled.

As a black male I'm tired of the race card being used without anything to support it. Racism is still real but come on ... everytime something is said against a person of a certain ethnicity, a woman, religion or gay it doesn't always have something to do with that individuals differences ... sometimes it just has something to do with that persons core. My core isn't being black or gay btw. Pulling the race card (which isn't what I'm accusing Obama of doing) for every minute thing only takes the attention away from real racism.

I am tired with Al Sharpton always making comments about inter-racial issues. As an african american myself, i truly believe that his remarks divide the country more than unite it. Obama is a grown man, and he's the one running for president. let him defend himself. Sharpton did have his chance in 2004 n his community voted against him. It's time for him to shut up now.

Obama was seen with Sharpton. He was told not to do that anymore. His machine controls who he has contact with just as Clinton's.

A lot of people would like to think that the black voters are going to votes for Obama just because he is black, but that is far from the truth. Most blacks are loyal to Hillary Clinton. Blacks have seen Hillary's good work and know she has the experience to get the job done. Most blacks don't want to waste their votes on Obama because they know he will not win in the general election. Obama has no proven track record and has not layed out his plan for change.

Let's see here. There was:

(1) Telling an audience member not to ask Hillary about the war during a CNN debate
(2) Bob Kerrey's "Muslim/madrassa" rumor
(3) Bill Shaheen's "drug dealer" rumor
(4) Mark Penn mentioning "cocaine" on "Hardball"
(5) Andrew Cuomo's "shuck and jive" comment
(6) The anonymous Clinton advisor's "imaginary black friend" comment
(7) Hillary dismissing the legacy of Martin Luther King
(8) Bill calling Obama a "kid"
(9) Distorting Obama's record on abortion, the war ("fairy tale"), the Patriot Act
(10) Slamming his "lack of experience" when he has more experience as an elected official than she has and spent more time changing lives on a grassroots level than she could ever hope to
(11) Planting audience members at rallies
(12) Copping the talking points and even campaign slogans of the other major candidates
(13) The "iron our shirts!" plants, leading to her "sexism" comment
(14) Changing her resume from "experience" to "35 years of experience" to "35 years of change"
(15) Recruiting Massachusetts residents to fill up her New Hampshire rallies
(16) "That hurts my feelings" (so obviously sarcastic, but everyone took it at face value)
(17) Tearing up before the New Hampshire primary...and attacking Obama in the next breath
(18) Finally "finding her voice"...despite having "35 years of experience and change"

Anything I'm missing?

Welcome To The (Clinton) Machine!

Aren't we tired of this kind of garbage yet? Wake up, America.

Vote for Obama – Clinton's are too corrupt.

Kevin it is not obvious that your comment is not racism. As a reader of it – it reads racism. If you did not mean to write a racist comment- good for you, and good for all the rest of us, cause there is no room for racism or racists in he United States. But consider that your words are read as such and consider that it it be your responsibility how other people perceive your statements in that it is your choice to 'write or say' what you do. Just like it is our former President Bill Clintons responsibility to mark and weigh his words and expression of emotions with the most utmost care. After all he is a President and with that comes heavy responsibility to put the best of the country above all. By that I do not mean he can or should not support who he believes would be an excellent candidate for the Presidency – but not with all means, by any means.

There are several devastating racist comments and thoughts on this message board Kevin. Do not ignore that fact. Do not ignore the deep sorrow of that fact. Chia Ng, Christina NJ and so on. Shame on you – may light one day reach the inner corners of your dark mental state and the venom of your being. I find racism to be the greatest possible crime.

Well CNN won't play fair with the voters and post information about the racist organization that Obama belongs to. I have tried repeatidly. It is time for me to go to FOX. I know they will post my story about how CNN is trying to win this election for Obama.

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.

good

Bill Clinton who is he to "belittle" someone hopes.....he is a former president who sleeps with Hillary....and want to continue a "Dynasty" he is a "white man " in posture to say that, and who should vote for his wife. I don't mean that in a racist way
i mean that in a "real way", he wants to continue what they "he and Hillary" have been doing for years, using people and "playing the Negroes....against themselves for his and her gain. I was a person friend of the Late Secretary of Cmmerce Ronald H. Brown.....Bill Clinton is morally dangerous, cunning, a pliander, and most definately
a liar....the change that a man of "mixed" heritage can bring is most definately an advantage for this country...and he Bill Clinton is a lying hypocrite to the American people, to try to circumvent the American Dream, if you ponder what I have just said.

Marcelo,

As a resident of Texas, you couldn't be more wrong about Bush's so called experience. He only completed 1 term as a do nothing governor, of this state. His name propelled him into office, not his experience. He went straight to the White House becasue of his name, and the fact that people found him likeable. That is exactly the same sitituation with Obama. A first term Senator, likeability propelling him to a higher staus then he is qualified for.

WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BUT WE CAN'T GIVE ANYONE ELSE A CHANCE TO STEP UP AND LEAD THE COUNTRY BESIDES A BUSH OR A CLINTON. GET REAL PEOPLE. GET OUT OF THE DARK AGES AND LET SOMEONE PROVE THEY DO A GOOD JOB.

THE CLINTONS ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR "NAME AND DYNASTY". IT'S ALL ABOUT CLINTON POWER. HAVE YOU NOT SEEN THE SIGNS THAT READ "CLINTON COUNTRY." I THOUGHT THIS WAS EVERYONE'S COUNTRY.

CNN, stop trying to elect our president! If Obama is such a great canidate why are you so afraid of posting my comments?

Bill Clinton will tell a given audience what he thinks they want to hear, and he will go to another audience and say the opposite, if he thinks that is what they want to hear. He calls it Triangulation, but all that means is he is playing all sides against each other regardsless of the right or wrong involved. He is cut from the same cloth as Mitt Romney.
Look at how he played the Sistah Soljah card in 1992 to appeal to the crypto KKK types.

Bill Clinton has no moral core, and Hillary has tolerated his 35 year Bimbo Eruptions marathon, If Hillary did not stand up for her own sense of pride, and dignity, do not expect her to do so for the pride and dignity of the nation.

The idea that the Clintons are racist is beyond absurd.

Further, if the Obama campaign continues to cry "racism" every time a compliment (read Biden) or criticism is made of him or his record, he will lose a big chunk of his potential white and (especially!) Hispanic vote.

While I don't doubt Obama's desire to bring people together, I question that the best way to do it is by decrying the battles of the '90's while simultaneously embracing the battles of the '60's.

Barack Obama is a fantastic orator. He can deliver a speech and generate a lot of emotion from his audience. Reminds me of another black candidate for president, Jesse Jackson. Jesse Jackson could drive a crowd into a frenzy with a speech and was a community leader for years. Still sounds like Obama. A little more experience for Obama. He did decide wether or not to pave roads or provide better trash service in Illinois as a state senator and for a couple of years he has been a Senator in Washington D.C. Why wasn't Jesse Jackson elected? I suppose some could claim racism. But, was it really because he wasn't experienced or qualified to be President?

WHY so much controversial, scandalous statements from Billarys? Their complain has carried the most negative attacks not only to Obama but to Edward and others. Have you ever heard Obama saying something disgraceful? Clintons should change their tactics; otherwise, very soon, the whole country will be U-N-I-T-E-D around OBAMA. As she herself predicted, Obama can win the democratic nominee. Yes he Can, Yes he SHOULD, Yes he WILL be the next president of the USA.

The real question is who should be other's VP? What makes more sense?

WHY DON'T HILLARY EXPLAIN THIS 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE? BEING MARRIED TO THE BIGGEST LIAR AND AND WOMANIZER DOES NOT COUNT AS EXPERIENCE.

I DON'T SEE WHY YOU BLACK PEOPLE ARE SO SURPRISED AT BILL'S COMMENTS. PERHAPS IF YOU WOULDN'T CONSIDER BILL AS THE "BLACK JESUS" OF THE HOOD AND SEE HIM AS THE SLIME HE IS, THIS WOULDN'T BE SUCH A SHOCK.

I'M NOT SURE WHEN BLACKS STARTED THIS CRAP ABOUT WE ALL LOVE THE CLINTONS. SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. I AM A BLACK WOMAN AND I HAVE NEVER NEEDED TO CLINTONS TO PULL ME UP BY MY "BOOT STRAPS."

He (Obama ) is green as grass , no background in foreign affairs , has a plan , but doesn't seem to lay it out for people to see ,so we are just to be surprised I guess with what some of his ideas are for us if he becomes president ...and I do say IF because I do not think he is what the country needs at this time . We have alot to straighten out ,I say tried "TRIED AND PROVEN" Hillary is the way to go. You would not want to fly on an airplane with an inexperienced pilot flying it if you knew it would you??

Obama swares a non negoitable commitment to Africa. Gee, I thought that the president was suppose to make that commitment to the United States?

If Hilary wins, Im going to vote Republican for the first time in my life.

She needs to just go somewhere, I am so sick of the imperial familys(Bush, Clintons) we let run this country.

I wasn't really feeling Obama untill I read his book, now I understand what he means by change. And For people to say that he is inexperienced, you guys are morons. H-E-L-L-O how else are we going to get change??????

You can't have a guy who's been in Washington for 35+ to come give you change. Some of you people can't even see beyond the fronts of your own noses, you claim that Obama has no plan? well if you serched a little bit and got off your Duff you would find your awnser. But most of you are to lazy to do that, so just go with clinton and let her and billy Goat Bill and their CORP buddies do the thinking for you.

[A Republican will get the victory by a landslide]
Well lets look at this. Reagan and Bush sr. years- my union got busted had to pay my own insur and lost 1/4 pay. Clinton years- got a pay raise and my insur payed, 2.9 int on my credit cards, gas 79-89 cents a gallon, always had plenty of food and money in bank.... Bush jr years– Company shut down, 21.9 int on my cards, lost my home, gas 3.15 a gallon, making less money now paying my insur again, rent is double what is was during Clinton years, just enough food to get by on, no money in bank. if the Republican's win this 1 our country is sunk for sure..

though clinton or obama will win the democrat nomination, non of them will become president. america is not ready for a female president nor a black president. any candidate from the republican party will be president.

brooklyn, ny

My name says it all.

CLINTON '08

Tracy,
Agree with you 100%. I don't dislike Hillary. If she ends of being the nominee, I will vote for her. However, I would prefer to move away from Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton. I'm an independent who will be voting Democratic in the primary on Jan. 15. If you are a Michigan resident and would like to support Barack Obama, vote "uncommitted" to let your voice be heard at the Democratic National Convention.

I hate Clintons there is nothing they wont do to go back to white house.I dont know what they forgot there.bLACK PEOPLE WAKE UP STOP BE USED EVERYTIME SOMEONE WITH POLITICAL AMBITION OF A LONG TIME WILL USE YOU TO GET YOUR VOTES.
iTS TIME TO SHOW THAT bLACKS HAVE KNOWLEDGE TOO AND THEY CAN MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS WITHOUT BEING OFFERED SWEET WORDS FROM CLINTONS.HILLARY AFTER REALIZING SHE HAD NO CHANCE TO WIN NEW HAMPSHIRE SHE SAID MARTIN LUTHER KING DID NOTHING SHE GAVE ALL CREDITS TO PRES.JOHNSON.I AGREE WITH PRES.BUSH COMPLETELY BLACKS ARE USED TO VOTE FOR THIS FAMILY.I DONT THINK ALL BLACKS ARE STUPID WHAT I SAY IS THAT BLACKS VOTE FOR WHOEVER YOU THINK HE IS THE BEST FORGET ABOUT LONG STORY WHICH HAS NO ENDING.BILL ATTACKED OBAMA FOR NOTHING.I THINK OBAMA HAS BEEN SO POSITIVE IN THIS CAMPAIGN.CLINTONS ARE DESPERATE AND THEY WILL SAY ANYTHING TO WIN.CLINTON DOESNT LOVE BLACKS HE USES THEM.CLINTONS ARE RACISTS

Obama preaches to the american people about change, love and unity. He desperately trying hard to use the gifted words of Dr. King. Dr. King and Jessie Jackson had the scars of past experiences to use the words and ideas of change. What scars and experiences does Obama have? He cannot even match the scars of African- Americans in Harlem, Chicago or the southern states. His life has been one of support and good education and of money.. He takes contributions from family members and business partners of lobbyist ,ex-lobbyist and hedge fund managers {FACTCHECK.ORG.) He has great speech writers who's job is it to mesmerize the american people that he is the gifted one who will bring change. Hillary Clinton has the scars of the past from the status Que in Washington (democratic as well as republican) also from Bill Clinton and she has servived . She can and will bring about the change needed in this country. Have you ever applied for a job and have been asked about your experiences or were you asked more so how you can bring change ? All presidential candidates now and before them promise change, this is not a new concept.

Bill, Relax.......Have a cigar !!!

You know Nick you are right! I can't believe the Neocons are finally right about something. CNN is certainly trying to sway this election for Obama!

They are suppose to report, not slant. No matter what they do, I will never vote for Obama. Even if they won't post the information I know about Obama on their site. I will find a way to make sure that everyday, I get the message out to voters.

I'm tired of reading comments where people compare Bush to Obama and saying that we're going to make the same mistake again because Bush was inexperienced and so is Obama. BUT they are just falling into the story lines of the Clinton campaign. THINK PEOPLE

Bush was a Governor with Executive Experience (so it wasn't his inexperience that got us into trouble) What did get us in trouble was that Bush was:

1) An complete idiot who acted out on his emotions rather than thinking things through.
2) Had no morals
3) Was arrogant on the world stage and wouldn't listen to anyone else

On the other hand, Obama is:

1) A very smart individual
2) Has very high ethical standards
3) Is renouned in the Senate and in his home state for listening to all sides and coming up with the best solution.

So, people, please stop comparing Obama to George W Bush.

Even the title of this thread is out of context. it should read "Clinton apologizes to Sharpton for misperceived 'racist' comment." The point here is not that the Clintons are racist; it is that the Clintons will do anything or say anything to get elected. Hillary changed her residence in the past 8 years and last name in the past 24 months to run for President.

Obama is a breath of fresh air compared to these opportunists.

Again, the media slanders Bill Clinton. Now it's being done in a subversive way to put Senator Clinton down.

No. It won't work for my household. The four voters in my home support Hillary all the way to the white house!

GO HILLARY 2008

He might win! And so might Sean "CF" Murphy!

Sean "CF" Murphy is running for President of the United States of America. Who?

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A bold experiment in grass-roots politics.
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And CNN needs to stop picking sides!

I LOVE Hillary Clinton.

Obama is a moron.

Al Sharpton needs to get a job.

American needs to grow up!

CNN's reporting has reached an all time low. You are quoting people like President Bill Clinton and completely misrepresenting their statement from context. It is sensationalism in hournalism without substance. It is deplorable and I would like to know who in CNN is behind this agenda against Senator Clinton.

O. K.

Do the Dems have an once of common sense?

Clinton for Pres.; Obama for VP...

A Republican will get the victory by a landslide.

Here is some more of what Bill had to say on the subject - and please take note that everytime he or other Clinton surrogates "apologize" or attempt to clarify their statements, they manage to get a few more digs in:

http://dyn.politico.com/playbook/

President Clinton, attempting damage control with the civil rights community in an interview on Sirius Left, the satellite radio system's liberal talk channel:

"This is what happens anytime anyone tries to question a statement or a position of Senator Obama. The response is, 'You're attacking me personally,' and that relieves him of the obligation to address the substance. … Number one, I brag on Barack Obama in every speech I give — every single one. I have given hundreds of speeches all over America and anybody who has heard me speak, or my wife, will tell you, I always start by bragging on Senator Obama and the other candidates as well. And I respect why many in the African-American community are supporting him and how proud they are of him."

But he said black voters should support his wife Hillary Clinton over Obama because “You know where her heart and where her life has been.”--Now if that comments is not disturbing-i don't know what is. The Clintons can no longer take the black vote for granted-blacks are hip to the Clintons slick, divisive tactic. OBAMA HAS MY SUPPORT.

I for one are not racist..My fear all along is the country is not ready for a African American president, its proving to be true now. The media and some are starting to make it about race. I dont want this conflict for four years, if Obama makes it to be president Caucasians will always be misquoted and never be allowed to critized any of his policys. It could get really ugly and possibly only divide us as a country further. So I personally choose not to vote for the first time since I turned eighteen.

As usual Clinton is back pedaling on his comments.
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What would you do if you get branded a RACIST by the Obama shills?

Hilary Clinton is well known and respected throughout the world. You Americans have a chance to elect a great President. Don`t Blow It.
A Canadian friend

"hillary for president, if you want to get something done, give the job to a woman!!
go hillary,"

++++++++++++++

OH? YOU MEAN LIKE HILLARY'S FAILED NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLAN OF THE 90s?

bill and hillary are fools .

Finally Obama's flip flop on Iraq is shown. Can anybody refute the facts that President Clinton talked about?

Obama's voting records on Iraq are exactly the same as Senator Clinton.

Obama was not there in the senate in 2002. He said publicly in 2004 "He was not sure how he would vote had he been in the Senate".

He said publicly in 2004 "His view on Iraq is similar to George Bush".

Of course you can't!

Obama will NOT win unless he uses some Concrete Information and projects some Real Ideals of what "Change" means to him. 'Change' is a loaded word.
Obama has yet to offer anything substantial for a platform. The Nation is waiting....and having Kerry endorse his candidacy is NO HELP! Kerry is NOT a respected person in political circles or in this Nation. That Kerry shuned John Edwards doesn't speak well for his character either. Obama is riding on the coattails of his Iowa win and it could end soon. Let's hope so! Obama is NOT Presidential material because of his lack experience and practicality of Government or Foreign Affairs. Obama is orator of Philosophical ideals Only. Obama doesn't have a real clue about being president. Obama claims not to be Muslim, not Catholic, and it sounds as if he is an Atheist.

HER'S AN E-MAIL I JUST SENT HILLARY'S FUNDRAISERS:

I have decided to permanently cease all contributions to Hillary's campaign, due solely to Bill's statements that Obama "might win" and that his campaign is "not a fairytale."

The first statement is a classic self-fulfilling prophecy rooted in weakness of resolve, in a campaign that now more than ever demands a 100% inward and outward effort in order to succeed. If Hillary's own husband doesn't completely believe in what you're doing, then how can you expect me to?? I'm not sending you my hard-earned money for you to doubt yourselves to the point of lending support to your opponent.

As for Bill's second statement, the fact is that Obama's campaign (and Obama himself ) IS a fairytale, one that now even Hillary's people believe in. If you can't even see the difference between real and phony, fact and fiction, actual capacity versus empty promise, and grounds for hope versus mere words of hope, then you cannot even run an effective political campaign, much less this country.

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If Obama won what would things be like? Al Sharpton – Vise pres, Rev Louis Coleman -sec of state, oh im sure Condi would switch party's and hang around..aid to Africa would be 60% your income, companys would move there to get in on the cheap labor and aid money's. Better wakeup people you know how this will turnout if he wins...

Bill did fine. I have a lot of respect for the Clintons–both of them. And it was SO obvious that the news was trying hard to make a HUGE deal of Obama winning in Iowa, and a HUGE deal of the fact that Hillary was down in the NH polls. Setting things up for a huge sweep by Obama, so the media would have BIG stories to report. Thank goodness she won (and deserved to) in NH. This sort of evened things out again, so the young, the uninformed, and the feeble minded, easily led in this country couldn't all vote Obama in because he can excite a crowd with a big rally speech. He does speak well, but people!! THINK! Please. He has no experience. He did a lot of voting "present" or not showing up for votes he should have been letting his leanings show on. This was probably a smart move on his part, because if you don't make a decision on anything, you can't be called wrong on anything. But there comes a time, as President of the United States, that you can't vote "present". You have to have the strength to make a decision. And I don't think he has that strength.
He seems very likable, and seems to me a gentle, almost poetic, person. But weak. NOT a leader. A cheerleader, but not a LEADER. Able to get the crowd all warmed up, but then what??? Think, Folks. We need Hilary.

If ever there was a candidate that was running for president for more selfish reasons, it would be Hillary.

She is not running for the benefit of what she can do to lead the country, she is doing it out of ego. She is a bitter person who wants to be president for her own personal insecurities. The fact that she moved to NY just to get into the senate instead of stating in Arkansas says it all for me.

Those tears were BS, total drama. She is not a leader, but rather a ego driven tyrant who only has herself and her attempt at creating a legacy in mind.

All of today's candidates are lousy. Not one on either side to me is a true leader who at the end of the day makes you feel safer to be an American than they day before.

We need a leader who says "Look dang it, we are America, we will go to the highest extreme to protect our people and our borders. Take a shot at us and be prepared for the severe consequences".

If Reagan was president when 9-11 occurred, Bin Laden would have been found in a week and Al Quada would be as threatening as the Girl Scouts after he got done with them, because he was a president who led through strength, conviction and above all else, the safety and well being of ALL Americans. He had no other agenda than doing what was best for America. None of the candidates on either side can represent that to me currently.

hillary for president, if you want to get something done, give the job to a woman!!
go hillary,

Reverse Psychology played in the 'Slick Willie' way.....! It worked last time; perhaps it will work again! Let's Hope Not!

But he said black voters should support his wife Hillary Clinton over Obama because “You know where her heart and where her life has been.”

Her campaign manager in New Hampshire directly implies that Obama must have been a drug dealer since he is black and admitted to drug use in his youth. Given all his experience in politics, a lot of the analysts were saying that it didn't come from him, but from Hillary in an attempt to hurt Obama in New Hampshire and afterwards. This is just further proof where Hillary's true feelings and thoughts lie. And that direction is racism. Wake up black America. Hillary feels that if you are black and used drugs, then you must be a drug dealer also. She isn't for you, she just wants to use you for your vote. If she gets elected to president, she will "need" you again in four years. After that, black America will get tossed away.

Obama is the way to go. At least he is honest and forthright.

Nothing like the media to blow the wrong thing out of proportion. Obama and Black voters are not offended by the "fairytale" remark. Not hardly. Bill is a great man who always stepped up to clarify his position. The offensive remark was made by Hillary–minimizing Dr. King's effort by saying it took a "President to get it done". Wow, Hillary, I had reserved my judgement of you until that remark, you WILL say and do ANYTHING! Not that I believe that she intended to offend. But it does let one know her mindset. I really feel this implies a disrespect for the ideology of JFK and Dr. King. Very troubling indeed. Shows very poor judgement on your part. You continually play the sex card, seemingly to your benefit. Obama does not play the race card. I cannot take another divisive president, and at this pointI don't think America can either. Obama supporters have you noticed the slanted journalism at CNN lately? I for one am done watching, hope others will follow suit.

Nothing like clarifying your meaning of the Obama fairy tale to the always fair-minded (sarcasm) Al Sharpton. I guess he who has his finger on the pulse of main stream black America (more sarcasm) believes Bill and Hillary are "black enough" but not Obama. The Clintons, no doubt, frequently hobnob with thier non-white friends and confidants in that bastion of diversity known as Chappaqua, N.Y.(Lots more sarcasm)

Can someone please help me understand these two points:

1) Why so many democrats are so enamored with two incredibly shady people (the Clintons) who have time and time again demonstrated a gross inability to tell the truth on the most basic level?

2) Why the Democratic Party cannot see the opportunity to move in a fresh direction away from the old-time religion of machine politics and support a candidate (Obama) who has clearly demonstrated an extraordinarily high level of intelligence and integrity, practical decision-making and management skills and was raised with a moral and ethical compass?

Please. No more Clintons; no more Bushes.

Oh my GOD!!!! My son asked me ( Papa,i have been hearing of Bush and Clinton?I answered yes my son.He told me papa America just have 2 names?I told him my son we have several names in this country.Papa why alway Bush and the Clinton?I shocked and i could not give him any reply.America is not a family business.The father of president Bush was not bad but we made a mistake to elect the SON and we all are witnessing what is happening.We should not commit another eror to elect CLINTON if not what happen to coffee is going to happen to cocoa.These tho families sit at home and be competing with each other.Yesterday was the father of Bush,next CLINTON,next the current president Bush,next HILLARY CLINTON,next the wife of GEORGE W BUSH,next CHELSEA CLINTON.next THE DAUGHTER OF G W BUSH.This is the Bush and CLINTON THEORY fellows AMERICAN.These people are competing between themselves in their living room.

Clinton= great politician
Obama=great leader
Which one will be best for our future ?

oh and for those who think Obama is amazing and the next messiah, you're wrong. you are just projecting your fantasisies on this guy without even knowing what he is made of. you think he'll do a good job?? how? and how do you know that? just by fantasising about it? at least we know that the Clintons improved the economy and created jobs. Obama has no record to prove anything at all. you are all projecting your fantasies on him. mayhe he just turns out to be an idiot who does not know what he is doing just like Bush.
from what I've seen he stole Hillary speeches, so that does not prove much to me that he is capable of thinking on his own.

and please let's not forget what a baby he is that he asked mama Oprah to babysit him through the campaign. is this the kind of president you want??? if he is strong like he claims to be, he does not need Oprah's help in this.

from my understanding on him, he looks like he needs a mother figure to guide him and that he can learn from. So that is perfert, Hillary president and Obama vice president, then he has his mother figure to babysit him.

and one more thing, have you guys not noticed what a jerk he has been in his remarks towards Hillary?? Hillary at least had the decency to thank him when she wan in NH. what did Obama do when he won in Iowa, he bashed Hillary in the press. shame on you Obama!
Obama, what kind of name is that anyways?? you want a president called Obama??

Here we go again. "No, I really didn't mean what I said." Wasn't 8 years of that kind of nonsense enough? "Okay, maybe I did have sexual relations with that woman, but I didn't inhale."

I think it is time to get rid of Clinton and Obama – Clinton carries a lot of baggage, flip flops constantly. I want to know what her TRUE LIFE STYLE is......enough is enough from both of them. Mitt looks better and better all the time.

Hey, google rezko, then tell me what you think of Obama

You've got to be kidding. Practically everytime Bill speaks, he has to cover his butt. I am tired of him and I am tired of this kind of politics!!!!!!

Who's with me?

So much for Barack being strictly a "fairy tale." Bill's remarks smack of someone setting up for eventual failure.

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I cannot believe that Maureen from CT still considers that GW Bush brought morality to the White House , saving us from Bill Clinton! What planet are you on?
George Bush murdered more than a million innocent Iraqi people and is killing m ore every day for his oil and war profiteering cronies. He allows Blackwater to kill, poison and rape in Iraq with no consequences! He stood by and let Cheney order the outing of a CIA agent during war time, has illegally witetapped and condoned torture in our names! You call that MORALITY? I am sickened by his ploy right now to be called a Peace maker in the Middle East after he lied us into war, cares nothing for returning veterans and pardoned a traitor during a time of war, Scotter Libby. He should be in a jail for crimes against humanity, and people still write that he brought morality to the country. I am just amazed
Bill and Hillary made the country prosperous for all Americans and have always cared about the working people, not just the wealthy. Hillary is brilliant and will represent us well in the world. I like Obama and Edwards too. Stop denouncing any Democrat. Go after the rididculous Rudy, Huckabee and Romney. John McCain says he would keep troops in the Middle East for 100 years.
VOTE Democrat! We have wonderful options, all of them will be great involved in leading the US back to its former grand status in the world. 80 per cent of people surveyed in Europe cite the USA as the most dangerous country in the world. That is sickening!

The greatest fairy tale is the story without change. Think what the future
generation would think 8yrs of Bush, 8yrs of Clinton, and 8yrs of Bush again, we
definitely can't repeat with Clinton that would be 28 years of the same idealogy,
same show different year. Look at all the promises in those 24 years do we want
the same results that's insanity.

Remember, the fruit doesn't fall from the tree. Think about it George Bush Jr, has
the same ideas as his Dad. Hillary speeches sound like her husband with a
little spin on it. Pause for a minute generation after us will say, no wonder the
U.S. is in a mess, the people were asking for change and they generation
went for the same okie doke.

It doesn't matter who you vote for just choose carefully do not be fooled. WE HAD
24 YEARS OF NON-CHANGE SAME BROKEN PROMISES, LET MAKE CHANGE
WITH SOMEONE NEW. I KNOW YOU CAN SEE THE BULL JUST DON'T GET FULL ON THE BULL____!!!!!

IT'S ABOUT OUR PRESENT STATE FOR CHANGE AND FUTURE GENERATIONS
PLEASE REMEMBER THE DOMINIO EFFECT.'"WHAT YOU SAY OR FAIL TO SAY,
OR DO WHAT YOU FAIL TO DO WILL HAVE AN DOMINIO EFFECT INTO THE
FUTURE."

This is no concession speech.

The "high rollers" in the Democratic party–who truly only desire to get back into the White House–not truly change things.

If things change–the powerful labor/social lobbyists wouldn't be able to donate to them.

They've pretty much discounted John Edwards.
But in states where–no GOP or independents can vote in the primaires–John Edwards campaign may have a different picture.

In Iowa–he murdered Clinton.
In Florida–he is the leading Democratic favorite–and that's a big powerful voting block in the national election.

The Democratic party is swaying to one them–"reclaim the white house"–not sticking to the "real" Washington reform agenda of John Edwards.

It is a shame–they've turned their backs pinning their hopes again–on the IVY league–no it all's, who twist in the wind with every poll. I'm saddened. But I am still pushing for John Edwards to the bitter end. If we're to have "real and meaningful" change in Washington, he is the only candidate in either party who truly has the will, passion, and independent mind to get it done.

The facts are out there for anyone to read, votes made, votes missed, the whole works. Go to washingtonpost.com for accurate information on every candidate.
Re-hashed gossip should not be the means for electing or not electing any
candidate. Only in high school should elections be based on personality and
charisma over all else. Not even there, if one wishes to be fair.
Unproven allegations are easy to make over and over again in the hope that they will be mistaken for truth. Didn't work in the impeachment. Shouldn't work now,
but who knows in this crazy, sensation-mad, celebrity loving, media-influenced,
blogger-happy environment.
The Republican backed impeachment exercise revealed the moral imperfections (read hidden sins) of top Republicans causing them to be shown for the hypocrites they were. "Twas a pure case of the pot calling the kettle black and amounted to an exercise in the futility of airing dirty linen rather than running the nation's business, ie, governing.
Lesson learned? Doubtful at best.
The Golden Rule, a forgotten practise unlikely to ever be revived in politics or
the real world.
The best remedy...shorten the process of running for office to six months before
a general election. Do away with early caucuses and primaries and set them
all at the same time. Make elections simple and tamper proof, with a paper trail.
Think the media would ever let all this happen to a "cash cow"?

I fully agree with Scott from California. Looking at the supporters of Clinton reminds me of George Carlin's comment that American's largest majority is "the moron.

Sharpton for Sec.of state, Jackson for Sec. of defense. Sure Obama can win.

Ha ha. I really do wonder how some folks look at life, not just "POLITICS". I guess politics is part of life and not vice versa! When people talk of "EXPERIENCE", I doubt whether they know the meaning!
I suppose some of the basic aspects we need to know about a candidate as a leader are: SOUND JUDGMENT, TEMPERAMENT, ABILITY TO UNITE PEOPLE...
The ideal that a "fortunate" lady happen to be the wife of a Former great leader, doesn't imply she herself can lead. Otherwise we should be organising Presidential elections only amongst " former presidents, former first ladies or ex-presidents' offsprings(those with experience)....hehe folk, Wake up..
At times when one applies for a jobb, the shameless boss will ask-" do u have experience"...give me a break, I just graduated from school,...how do u expect me to have experience? Mr BOSS just take a look at my grad/performace/conduct/recommendations. This is what people should be doing rather than ignorantly putting EXPERIENCE first.
Anyone with the aforementioned basic qualities can be a great leader. Let us not be ruled by FAMILIES, but by INDIVIDUALS...monarchy or democracy?
ANY GOOD LEADER WILL NOT ATTACK HIS/ HER OPPONENTS,.. SO FOLKS FOLLOW THE CAMPAIGNS AND WATCH ALL THE CLIPS CAREFULLY.
Thanks...you are all good and smart people.

Bill was a good president. I plan to vote for Hillary, as I think she will also make a fine president for this country. This country needs someone strong and smart like her at this time.

Interesting that Marion Jones will begin serving a 6 month sentence in jail for doing the same thing that Bill Clinton did as president. Perjury is a felony. People supporting Bill or Hillary believe that character doesn't matter. They or their children will pay for their ignorance. Look at the Thirld World and you can see what happens when character doesn't matter.

Am sorry to read that Obama may win.....does that mean we can take "In GOD we trust" off our currency and replace it with "In Mohammed we trust"? Does that mean that we will cancel out the 10 Commandments and replacce them with the commandments of islam? Do we go from the Holy Bible to the koran? Our founding fathers are turning in their graves and I am disgusted with our political system.......my feelings are if you are not born here...then you cannot lead here....if you are not christian then you cannot be President.......I would never vote for an atheist nor an agnostic so why should I vote for an islamic? Race has NOTHING to do with leadership but...in this country we call America.....relgion should certainly have something to do with it......this country was founded on christian beliefs......you can live here with religious tolerance but you cannot lead here without christian beliefs.............I will vote AGAINST Mr Obama.....I am a republican but I will crossover with a vote to stop this person.

I've noticed a lot of comments made by the Clintons that took my breathe away. In isolation – maybe they didn't mean it "that way" but in combination it is really beginning to look like a pattern.

Referring to Obama as "ambitious" because he wrote as a kindergarten student that he wanted to be President of the US one day. (Isn't that what we want children to do to aspire for bigger things in their future?) When is being ambitious a bad thing? (in history, people didn't like "uppity" Negroes.)

When Clinton was saying that "its not his time" to be President, he has to be patient, wait a little longer. How long have Blacks heard to be patient, don't push too hard. Wait until the Whites give you equality, it will come "in time".

Hillary's "false hope" was the one that hurt me the most – it was like saying to him to be realistic about who he is and what he can accomplish. She was saying that she is about as good as it can get, and we need to settle for what she is willing to do for us. She can help the minorities because she knows better than they do what they really want, need, can have. Obama is stirring up trouble by making the masses want more than what they have.

Then you have the schuck and jive comment.

Are these coincidences or a pattern of beliefs?

I continue to be concerned that the Republican attack dogs are licking their collective chops over the prospect of Hillary running. She alone would be the wedge issue that brings the Republicans out of the woodwork to vote for the GOP nominee–never mind gay marriage or anti-tax proposals that Rove worked on them in the past.

Still I am like several voters above: disappointed in Bill Clinton for adopting a win at any cost form of politics and for hitting Barack Obama below the belt last week. I considered Hillary's "breakdown" as CONTRIVED and FAKE, thus I am equally disappointed in her. (Think about the question that was asked of her: not something to cry about. I think she just decided she was going to take advantage of the first opportunity to "tear up" that day. She saw it and did it. FAKE!)

While I am definitely voting for Barack in the primary, I was prepared to vote for Hillary in the general if she wins. But after this nonsense, I might not vote at all in the general election if she is the nominee.

People keep saying that Obama hasn't been specific on the issues on how we will bring change. Obama has been specific at least a dozen times. Just because you don't comprehend his plans doesn't mean he's not being specific. Goes over some peoples head I guess.

God forbid that Obama represents "my country". I don't take him seriously and the world I know won't. Hilliary is the ONLY candidate.

Let's not get carried away. A black candidate, a woman and a LDS running for the presidency? No way jose! I believe America is not ready for neither of these fellows, regardless of how honest and talented they are. That's why I think Edwards will win the Democrats' nomination, and either Ruddy or John M. for the republicans.

I am saddened and disappointed by the Clintons negative campaign. They should really take a few points from Edwards. The way her and Bill have attacked Sen. Obama truly reveals their character. I can honestly say if they continue these tactics they will LOOSE the black vote because WE will not stand for it. I did prefer her over Obama...as a matter of fact I was intending on voting for her. Not anymore!!! Change starts within first. Change yourself before attempting to Change Washington. The same old negative dirty politic style does not represent Change...it represents Consistency!!! As an African American woman I'm here to say she has lost my vote! I will vote for Obama and if by chance he doesn't win I will vote for the Republican nominee before I ever vote for another Clinton again!

Alice from VA-

Right on! You are absolutely right! Somehow this sexual predator has convinced people that he was a good President. He got lucky with the economy, which enabled him to work with Congress to balance the budget and create a surplus. That's easy to do when the market is returning %30 every year.

You did miss one point. HE WAS IMPEACHED FOR LYING UNDER OATH. He was receiving BJ's while talking to heads(no pun intended) of the military about national security issues!!!!

Uneductaed people remember that the economy was good and therefore say he was a good President. The economy was being driven by dot coms and a technology boom. And we had Greenspan.

He attacked Obama when clinton company was hopeless. now he says it is not a fairy tale. I didnt like the way he attacked Obama. He is the ex president of the united states of America. That's not how the former President of the United Stetes of America speaks.

I'm detecting a disturbing pattern here. For the last six years, people have been accused of treason when they criticized Bush on matters of policy. The Obama surrogates have lately been on TV suggesting that criticism of Obama is somehow racist. They'd better drop it, because there are millions of voters who are torn between Obama and Clinton and will, and if they hear the Obama camp talk about the candidate's race too much, they will not vote for him. He needs to tell his surrogates to shut up. (I'm one of those undecideds, by the way.)

If America wants to be stuck in it's old politics, which didn't quite work, then don't vote for Barack... Personally, I think people are still naive with these race issues. It's gonna come down to this here, put the Republican Babtist minister in so we can really embark on an all out war. Hey! since Americans like to fight, Jihad has been decleared againts us. So, holy war it is, or vote Barack in as president because he is the only one that can bring about change without further bloodshed. Now who's ready to fight???...

I used to have tremendous respect for the Clintons until they turned their dirty campaign tricks against Obama. Billary has changed their campaign slogan at least three times and they have changed their image as many times in as many months, firing and replacing several campaign managers all in an extremely calculated effort to continuously tweak their perceived appeal to voters. When they failed in Iowa they learned a lesson from Obama and started wooing college students and young women in large NH precincts, not because they cared about them, mind you, but because they realized that they (young voters) mattered in this election, a phenomena that can be attributed largely to the efforts of Obama – his well organized campaign and his message of Hope and of Change – which for the first time ever in American Politics, started to reach these people.

The jury is back, and the verdict is clear: if it takes 35 years for Billary to find their voice, the people don't want to hear it... Obama is the inspirational leader this country so desperately needs. Ask yourself this question: when was the last time a President of the United States inspired anybody? JFK? Certainly not in my lifetime. Obama understands the very purpose of a bicameral/multiparty legislature, which is to say that neither party has all the answers, and that they have to work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for the American people. Barack is supremely intelligent and his judgment is truly remarkable. Do not let unfounded negative campaign remarks about a perceived lack of experience fool you. He has been a legislator longer than Hillary has.

FIRED UP! READY TO GO! OBAMA!

Maybe he said that because Barack Obama actually got more delegates from New Hampshire than his wife did. That's right. Despite the media's poor coverage of her victory, Obama got enough votes to tie her for delegates distributed proportionally, and he got more of the superdelegates to vote his way. So that means two states have voted and Barack won both times.

THE MEDIA MALES ON NBC AND CBS INCLUDING CHRIS MATHEWS NEED TO BE FIRED.I GET TIRED OF HEARING THEM TEARING HER APART IF THEY ARE SO GREAT AND DO SO MUCH FOR THE COUNTRY AS SHE HAS WHY ARE THEY NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, ANYONE WHO HAS GIVING ALL THERE LIVE TO HELPING PEOPLE AND BE TRASHED AS THEY TRASH HER IS NOT WORTHY OF MUCH. I PRAY THAT SHE CAN CONTINUE ON WITH HER HEAD HELD HIGH AND IGNOR THE WATY THE MEDIA IS TREATING HER THIS IS OUR POSSIBLE FUTURE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, I WONDER HOW OUR NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES THINK OF HOW THE MEDIA TRASHES OUR POSSIBLE FUTURE PRESIDENT. KEEP UP THE SPECTACULAR JOB. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

obama 08. yes we can... no republicans please..

Bill is right, he COULD win. But he won't.
People are already starting to see through his thin veneer.
He's just as much an empty suit as Romney is.

The Clintons?..what can I say, the american people know change when they see one coming, and Obama in the force behind the change that americans are demanding. Clinton!...It's not the 90's.

fear of the unknown is ok, but without the courage to change a country will just become impitent.

Obama For President. YES!!! WE CAN!!.....

I think its time for all of us to grow-up, Obama is a sharp intellengent person; however he is not ready for the White House. I am a 61 year old Black man, and was very much involved in the civil rights marches of the sixties even the historical march on Washington DC in 1963. Mrs. Clinton has proven herself a person for America, not just black America, nor White America but for the American People. She is what the country needs at this time.

It's an inconvenient truth for the Clinton dynasty, but Obama has a far greater chance of carrying an election against a republican contender than does Clinton. And THAT, in the end of the day, is what is crucial for the country...that we have a change of administrations, policies, and perspectives, so that we can try (and it will be a long struggle) to rebuild our nation. Hillary Clinton should be patriot enough to recognize this truth, step aside, and cede the nomination to the democratic candidate with the BEST chance of winning against a McCain or Huckabee campaign in November.

This is a video response to The Shocking Video Hillary Does NOT Want You To See! (1of2)

Dear CNN, you are playing games with this article. I am disgusted with you. This article was run at 8 pm last night. So, it fell down a few slots on the page. I'm pretty sure that it was originally posted by Roland Martin. Then, in order to increase the ranking on the page, you change the author to Rebecca Sinderbrand and change the post date to 8 am today. It immediately rises to the top of the political ticker because of the date of the posting.

Just look at the comments..... How can we comment last night at 8 pm on an article posted at 8 am this morning.

Please stop being so blatant about this.

he was talking in SC...Not the Presidency, more CNN biased reporting,

As a Black male I support Senator Clinton all of the way. I am very proud of Obama but he does lack the experience. The United States is our most precious gem and we cannot put that in the hand of a novice. Hopefully he will have a position in Senator Clintons cabinet (maybe VP).

it took Hillary 35 years to find her voice (a few tears revealed it to her) – and somehow we are suppose to believe we know where her heart is. if you ask me this is the same old, same old -

OMG!! I saw what he said in that rant. It was unexcusable. Now here he comes with a whole new set of lies. How in the world do you people who support Hillary think she is going to win this?? The rest of the country already knows what liars the two of them are. Get behind Obama and get truth in the White House.

Behold the Clinton doublespeak - redefinition of words, redefinition of what was said.

Did Bill find his voice too?

"Bill was the greatest president since FDR."

OMG!!!!! For one thing Bill Clinton is NOT RELEVANT. And what did he actually do to earn such high marks by the poster? Please don't cite the economy and a balanced budget (Clinton signed balanced budget spending bills from a then responsiblie Republican Congress), or his fight against terrorism (not...he descimated the CIA and the Armed Forces, and refused to take a real stand against Bin Laden), He squandered the "Peace Dividend"...what did he actually accomplish that is noteworthy given the enormous opportunity afforded him by the Peace Dividend?. A failed attempt at National Health Care? A failed attempt at a Middle East Peace Treaty? An agreement with North Korea that aided in their nuclear program and ultimately failed? No Energy Bill? No Immigration Bill despite the recommendations of the Jordan Commission? To his credit, we got a "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military.

Given Clinton's dismal record as President, it is no wonder he has spent the last seven years trying to rewrite history. He realizes his legacy is, at best, mediocre. No one will care about the economy 2 generations down the road.

Many of us do not agree with your assessment of Clinton. The facts just don't support the claims of his greatness. As such, I don't care what he has to say about his wife, or Obama. What I do know is that Obama is uplifting, and is appealing to many Independents and Republicans, as well to Democrats....Hillary cannot make the same claim.

Wrong – Obama WILL win.

I'm disappointed by the lack of conscience with which both Clintons have distorted Obama's history and record. Its impossible to dispute with any credibility the fact that in October 2002 Obama was speaking out vocally calling the war "a rash war." Senator Clinton on the other hand signed us up, and gave President Bush the blank check that he needed. She did it again with regard to Iran in just the last year, failing to learn from her mistakes. Is this the kind of judgment we want? Bad decisions, and then distortions and lies to cover it up? Lets please vote to take our selves off the ridiculous Bush-Clinton merry-go-round.

As usual Clinton is back pedaling on his comments. He said it but he didn't mean it...really!! We just misunderstood. His "fairytale" rant was so offensive and insulting to me that if I had ever considered voting for Hillary there is no way now. The last thing I want is Bill Clinton calling the shots from behind the scenes. The man has an axe to grind and I don't want him doing it with my tax dollars. WE NEED NEW BLOOD in the Whitehouse notthe same old players with their petty greivances.

The only racist discussed in the article is the "Reverand" Al. Why does anybody allow this thug to be a forum for any serious discussion? He has no credibility other than his ability to prey upon what is popularly called "white guilt."

Dear Bill Clinton,
I Love You!

Why is the ticker always so anti-Hillary?????

Beth, I agree with you. Although, part of me would like to see one of those 3 be elected( Edwards, in particular) so that these condescending, elitist Dems will get knocked off their high horse when they see the damage that is done. It would all be over by the mid-terms when Republicans would be swept back into power. Of course, that fantasy is shattered when I realize that somehow they will find a way to blame it on Bush.

As far as this little intramural squabble going on, it never ceases to amaze me how myopic the average person is (R or D) when giving an opinion about something. Those of you bashing the Clintons for being negative and the spouse jumping in conveniently forget that Obama has Edwards to do his dirty work for him and both Edwards and Obama have wives that have made negative comments. Obama has made some himself.

I believe it was Chris Matthews that pointed out a year ago that Obama has never lost a campaign or even been seriously challenged so he has this youthful aura of invincibility that has allowed him to stay relatively positive and remain in rhetorical mode. He came in as the underdog with nothing to lose and now that he's done well (up through Iowa, at least) he was able to keep it loose. Iowa gave him front-runner status, but NH and the circumstances around it put him back to even, at best. Little wonder word leaked out after NH that he was going to sharpen his attacks.

Will Obamamaniacs call him on his negative tactics when that happens? probably not since they've already refused to acknowledge that he benefits from Edwards attacks.

Hypocrisy is EEOC.

For all those who are arguing that he cannot claim roots of poverty and yet attend the IVY league do your research. This country has always been based on the fact that nothing should hinder your rise from poverty, including poverty itself. Obama worked hard to get into boarding school, worked hard into the IVYs and works hard for the people. The votes he has missed have been votes that are not even close. They do take head counts before they actually vote so if he thinks that his vote wont make a difference then he doesn't need to come in to cast a vote. All the candidates on the trail have missed tons of votes on the hill so do cast it as an OBAMA thing. This IVYs have always given scholarships to those deserving but cannot afford the education, don't be upset that they rejected you or that you didn't do the work needed to attend. He has excelled at everything he has done and owes no apology for his successes in life. He has been at the bottom and has worked his way to the top never using race as an excuse. Yes his is biracial but I guarantee you that it wasn't until the 2004 Dem Convention that he was look at as by racial or maybe after her became head of the Harvard law review. He could have said we live in a racist world that won't votes for me like most of the pundits had thought. Today is the time and we are living in historic times. Imagine what Obama as president would do to the history books. Imagine what it would say for this country that blacks have gone from slavery to president. Just imagine for a second for what it would do for a generation of black men who look up only to the rappers but will now look up and say that I have no excuse for my situation. They will truly believe that anything is possible for a black man in America. We must look ahead or be left in the past. Obama is the future, embrace the change and together we will rise again.

Well my comment is this: The Clinton's fairy tale of another Clinton dynasty is that "just that a fairy tale" Don't they get it? It's over...........Old School Politics is over ...period end of story.......People are discouraged with the state of our nation, the mood of the people is now rising up in the form of Obama frenzy...He has tapped into something that has been missing, some hole in American's Hearts.........He is the ONLY democratic candidate that really gets it........."GETS" what is in Americans heart and soul...........we are a nation starving for what Obama can offer this country....The country is so hungry for it.........It wouldn't matter whether he was white or female or asian or whatever.........he has what we need...............end of story.......

What makes Hillary Clinton so qualified to be the President ?? Being married to Bill ???

Being the ex president's wife does not mean you are "experienced" to be the president. How can anyone believe her "experience" claim ??? Thats totally amazing.

I am voting for Obama .. We already know what Hillary is about and I am not impressed. Been there done that. Obama is a breath of fresh air that America needs.

I hope my fellow citizens are smart enough to elect the best person for the country.

OBAMA 08

Classic Clinton. His real feelings about Obama were revealed in his original remarks. Realizing the backlash to those comments, the Clintons deployed their typical pandering damage control....and it comes across exactly for what it is.....disingenuine. The Clintons have done this some many times, I would think people would be wise to it....but apparently some either don't care, or refuse to accept it.

I tried to find some logic in these posts and comment and found 20% logic so far and 70% garbage and finally 10% or so was hillarious!!!!
I love that 10% most

Women, you are being manipulated by Shrillary. She is playing the gender card, quietly and effectively. The crying, the "piling on". She realizes that she can manipulate you and she will continue to unless you stop her. Don't be so gullable!

She is a power hungry crazy person who will do anything to get what she wants. She is not a uniter. If you think the last 8 years have been bad, wait til she gets in office! You will see a political divide like nothing ever before seen.

Who got the "freepass" by the media? I was sick of seeing H Clinton teared up every few miniutes on the TV screens on the day of New Hamshire primary. Did Bill Clinton paid for this saturated media coverage? Or was it a freepass?

Hillary makes my skin crawl. She is a woman on a mission and will do anything to get back into the Whitehouse. She is one tough lady. And PLEEZE don't tell me she had lost her voice............ every time I listen to the news there she is beating the bushes to get someone to vote for her. I say yes to a woman president, no to Hillary!

Bills back on his meds...

Bill Clinton – How can we miss you when you won't go away?

The loose acusations that was levied on Obama the other day by Bill Clinton, was rather an unfortunate one. I have always liked Bill and respect his intelligence, care and passion to do good, yet for him to levy such accusations shows that their quest for Washington has an underlying personal ambitions. It potrayed a sign of desperation in a race that The Clinton's desperately want to win. The tears from Hillary only confirmed that, The Clinton's desperately want the whitehouse again, and that is very disappointing. I think Hillary for that moment was thinking- is this going to be the end of my political career?

All the experiences Hillary has on her resume are things in my opinion, she had to do for the people she served/serving as a public servant. She is obviousely older than Obama and gving the same time and years in public service, Obama could "outdo" her record. So to me there is nothing to boast about, and more importantly that is not what is going to get the work done in Washington.

I also find it very disappointing to hear from Hillary that Obama is giving false hope to the American people!! False hope in telling the poeple of America that, things can be changed in Washington to make life at least a little bit better for the ordinary people? Then what does she Stand for? If there is no hope for change then why is she running? I hope as individuals and analysts we will critically examine some of these statements.

Since the days of MalcomX and Martin Luther King Jr, I have not come across a Man so convinced about the destiny of his people and of so much conviction and hope for his people that he is out there with a powerful voice telling everyone that "Yes we can" change America for the better. And the message is obviousely sinking in. I support him with all my energy, not that I have anything against the other candidates or their qualifications, but the time is now and right for America's new Voice of Hope. You Go Obama!!!

Wish I could be President of my company with my limited experience just because I used catch phrases and people liked me "I will change this company". Obama may not be a fairy tale but his campaign certainly is a joke. If he wins the nomination I'll no longer call myself a Democrat, this will have been the 3rd Election (in a row) we gave away.

GO HILLARY!

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 fo 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.

I've read all comments on this site, for the most part all were spoken with heart and sincerity. I think this election will go down as one of the most exciting elections in some time. I think one should be able to vote for whomever they choose without all of the synical slander of the other candidates. There is nothing wrong with sharing an opinion but when it's done out of slander and radical behavior I think that is wrong.

Bob-RFO said it best. I quote he is only called an American when he is outside of the country (No Discriptor-–Great Post). Good luck to all candidates. As far as my vote, I'm voting for change. And yes I feel priviledge to say I am in that class of Educated Americans who understands what change is.

Good Luck Candidates,
Good Luck Mr. Obama!!!!!

Am happy Bill Cliton is saying this now, the fact is Bill was a great president America has ever had and if am an American en Bill is allowed to contest 30 times I will always vote for him because of his qualities and this QUALITIES he sees in Obama and identifies it as a treat to his wifes chances of being nominated. Am happy uare finally througing in the towel, thanks BILL

the rest of the world cant wait for the end of the current administration,G.W. Bush must be one of the worst presidents of all time, the world couldn't beleive it when he got a second term. we are now in our 21st century of civilisation?, worldwide democracy is the goal,we need a new type of leadership which can ensure that all people in america and the world get a chance to be a part of the dream of every good man;

a world where every person is born into a free democratic society which values and supports all it's citizens,
providing adequate caring, and nurturing from birth to enable all people to realise thier highest potential

all presidents of the last 100 years have voiced similar ideals, while the world got worse. let's try something different this century, let's see if america really can lead the world into the true american/world dream

Kevin in Oaklahoma-

Lay off the glue dude, you sniff your self out of the universe. You have time to make
it back before the election.

I love the "non-racist" racist argument that has cropped up. It was made quite clearly a few posts ago, by Kevin in Oklahoma

" I'm far from racist, and my remarks were not meant to be racist. This is just another example of how people say something, without any hint of racism, and it's turned into racism, simply because it is said about someone who is black. That's exactly one example of how Obama being president would divide America, beyond repair, because people will not be able to say anything against him, without it being considered racist. It's already happening now. Imagine how bad it would be if he were president. "

Now Kevin, you may not be racist, but this argument is essentially "Race is a hot issue in this country: people get sensitive. Therefore, we should not vote for Obama (because he is black, and this will stir up sensitivity). Instead, we should vote for Hilary (who is white), so we'll be able to say whatever we want about the President without being called racist."

So, tack on some dumb reasoning if you like, but you're basically saying "don't vote for Obama, because he is black."

I observed Barack Obama, on Meet The Press, Fox, ABC, and several other "News" shows, and his responses, to the questions asked, were direct, specific, and quite substantive. As far as experience is concerned, becoming president of the U.S.A., is a one of a kind position. Unless you've been president of the U.S.A. before, you don't have the experience. Hilary arrogantly thinking that her pillow talk with Bill gives her presidential experience is "The Fairy Tale." And Just To Set The Record Straight, Barack has been in Public Service longer than Hilary, and he doesn't have the baggage!

Obama may sway some white voters, but most Latinos will never support a balck person. Thus, his chances are slim.

as i am a black girl. i am surprised by the high ranking african-american politicians about clintons remark. i think he didn't say racial stuff. i love the barack obama's movement because it preaches unity beyond color lines as the status quo attacks the development.
jessica

Everyone seems to think, likeability is the most important thing in a President of the United States..The voters of the U.S. put a LIKEABLE man in the White House, for 8 years(George Bush).Wouldn't it be nice to have a President who can do the job. What's wrong with having the best Resume? If a company is looking for a CEO,they don't hire the MOST likeable person, they hire the most qualified!!! Hillary Clinton is the smartest WOMAN I can think of.(sorry Oprah).If we put Hillary in the White House the world will start respecting us. I also wish the media would treat her the same as they treat Obama. They know if they say anything nasty(as they do to Hillary) they would be called Racist!!!! Treat everyone the SAME!!!!

From a distance, as a learner of American history and comtemporary affairs,
and a student of race and religious issues of the world's greatest nationan,
as an enthusist about political correctness, I found this issue very interesting.

I think it is unfair to accuse Bill Clinton using his words against him.
Whatever he said about Obama, people will still attack him. Racism
and discrimination is evil but you cannot accuse anyone who happen to belong
to a majority as a racist for those innocent remarks, especially after twisting, distorting and misinterpreting what he or she said. Give them a break!!!

Here's a little factoid for all you Hillary supporters and your "talk" about experience:

"The biggest knock on his campaign has been Clinton defining Obama as being inexperienced, even though it is true that he’s served longer as an elected official
(11 years) than Clinton (eight)."

Obama can be puppet of Al Queda?? just want to know

Obama is too simple to handle the presiedent job. All u guys know it there are complicated and difficult problems waiting ahead at white house. We can't make another mistake. and we can't be in another economic recession. Just grown up guys don't dream or wanna be in movie

To Fred,

I am going to send a donation to John Edwards this morning. I hope others will follow suit. We can't let that divisive couple represent the Democrats in the election.

JUST SAY "NO" TO BILLARY. If she wins the nomination, she will go down in flames in November and I will cheer. I will also vote for any republican except Giuliani.

Hillary just now found her voice; I wonder if that will contrast too much with having all the experience she claims to have? Kids are finding their voice during high school, sometimes even after college, but not when you are 60+. Give me a president who is not still looking for their voice, is that too much to ask for? Obama ‘08

Barack Obama has no chance of winning. If anyone thinks so, please read the nasty remarks made by ordinary Americans.

WE HAVE NOT COME A LONG WAY AFTER ALL. THAT'S SAD BECAUSE THIS GREAT COUNTRY CANNOT CONTINUE TO BE GREAT IF IT'S CITIZENS CANNOT RESPECT EACH OTHER NO MATTER THE COLOR OF THE SKIN.

I have heard Hillary say, I will do this and I will do that and I am your girl etc. I keep wondering what she has been able to do these so called 35 years without others. Also she is too polarizing to be an agent of unity and change. Is she trying to divide men and women, pulling out the gender card anytime she is cornered?
We have seen her smiles and pray that she continues smiling even if she loses.

Black, white, purple, pink...we want the best of the best driving this car called America better than it was driven these past years.

This race is like the SuperBowl of all elections and we're choosing the best of the best and not the lesser of two evils, anymore. Its the big picture that matters most for me personally.

Ever get lost on Google maps or MapQuest trying to find a street, you use the mouse to drag around the screen to get a feel for where you got lost...when all you had to do was pan out for the big picture to find where you need to be.

More important on the haps of this weekend and to the point.....NFL PLAYOFFS baby!

Dear Americans.Lets give everyone a close look into the way they run their campaigns. I like Hilary and respect her alot, i mean it.but something keeps up coming into my mind about the way her campaign is run.running campaigns is small test of how you will run the country.

1,her staff are unruly and totally negative against mr obama but obama has warned his staff never to engage in negative campaigning

2.Hillary complains when she is defeated and praises the system when she wins but mr obama has never complained even when he was expecting to win but didnt.

3.Hillary is running the most negative campaign of 08 followed by mitt according to polls while obama has run the most positive campaign of 08.

4.hillary hardly compliments mr obama but each time he talks of her you will hear good compliments before contrasting his positions with his

In all fairness dear americans, WHO is a leader here.Hillary of Obama?

Although I referred to Ismail Haniya, the exiled leader of Hamas, twice, the first reference should have been to Mahmoud Abbas, the Fatah leader in the West Bank.

Sorry

no comments on what clinton said,just a reader.
hope clinton wins!

I'm really glad that Hillary is getting some more positive press. It seems that so many people hate her for all the wrong reasons. Personally, she's an incredibly intelligent woman with the drive and excellent platform of a great potential president. Obama's campaign is weak. He has a lot of support, but I foresee a lot of his supporters moving over to Hillary's camp when they start to realize that he's not experienced enough, nor does he have the skills necessary for the office he's running for. Let him run a few terms in the Senate, then run. For all of you who dislike Hillary, I say you take a step back and look at the candidates platforms and re-evaluate your position on her. I think you'll find that she's the woman for the job.

I am a student at a prestigious university studying Neurobiology and fully support Hillary. Haven't we learned that you can't listen to polls?

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON OUR 44th PRESIDENT!!!

Obama, WE LOVE YOU! You have my vote. If Billary gets the nomination, I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HER! I will vote republican

Can't we do 4 years without someone?

Bill is right, he COULD win. But he won't.
People are already starting to see through his thin veneer.
He's just as much an empty suit as Romney is.
Will this get posted?
CNN obviously is pushing Obama.

Kofi from central MN:

And I'm sure Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin, Pervez Musharraf , Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Ismail Haniya,Caesar Chavez, Raul Castro, Kim Jung Il and Ismail Haniya will join together around the campfire, play guitar and sing songs while the troubles of our planet slowly melt away in the glow of comradeship and mutual admiration.

Geat a grip!

Equally more important is what we show the World, we are deeply divided! It is our past and continued veiled discrimination that continues to divide us as a nation. Careful... that is truly a characteristic that can be exploited and used against.

Does it stand to reason that we must do the right things that will put us on the road of recovery?

Take a good look at the candidates and vote with a critical and sensible mind.

President Clinton's economic policy was phenominally successful in paying down the country's debt and leaving a budget surplus when he left office. The country as a whole did very well; nearly everyone benefitted.

Senator Hillary Clinton's votes in foreign policy matters, her rationale for her votes afterwards, and denial of her stated positions at various opportune times create trust issues for me.

On the campaign trail, their use of the fear factor, attacks on Barack Obama (as opposed to honest critique of his record and positions), and angry outbursts are counterproductive.

My information comes from watching and hearing what comes out of their own mouths.

I have confidence in Obama's leadership qualities, intelligence, common sense, magnanimity, vision, and experience in public service. Having decades of policy experience in Washington does not necessarily translate into good policy decisions and solutions to complex problems.

Besides, us boomers have had our chance to lead the nation, and now the baton should pass to a capable, vibrant and forward-thinking younger generation who are hungry for transformative change.

Typical Clinton politics. Attack, then get the vote, then appologies like your sincere. Way to go Bill. I can't imagine you have any idea where Hillary's heart is or you would not have done the things you have to her. I really can't imagine what kinda arrangement you two made after all that. fiasco. Let's see.., if I was a fly on the wall back then I would have heard something to the effect that one day you were going to back her in the run for President or she was gonna do a tell all and take you to the cleaners. Otherwise I can't imagine why you keep trying desperately to get us to like her by pushing her on us. If she has the metal to become President, let her do it by herself with the spouse(YOU) in the background. If not then I'm gonna keep having a hard time respecting her and think here is a woman that can't cut it running the Presidency without you always intervening. However, As an independent, I still don't think she is even close to electable.

Whats wrong with the main stream media now days? they even insinuated that NH voters are racists..

Hillary, too too good and thats probably why during first president clinton's campaign she was excluded and restricted from participating. Alot of records are out there regarding her law carreer – federal prosecutors permanently investigating her until when clinton took the office. What about the firearms transaction deal involving clinton and the former president bush, her firm was the legal representative. And about Peter Paul, american citizen, jailed in another country to deviate electoral commission from following the case of misreporting of the contributions. What went of hillary's fugitive fundraiser? Hillary has secret service and took over $800,000 and possed for a photograph, what if he was a bad guy? Then thats why AMERICAN PEOPLE need to vote for OBAMA-OBAMA ,the true representative of the CITIZENS. I agree with initial reaction from mr clinton advice for mrs clinton to stay as senetor. 100% supporting OBAMA now.

We need change not the same old Bush, Clinton, Bush,_________ anyone
expect Clinton it's old trick of politics. The media plays all of us with there
negative energy. Vote diffirent not the same whoever it is. We can't do no worse than the the present president now.

I can't believe the nonsense, wake up America and smell the coffee. This country is hostile, divided, unequal and down right wicked. The fake tears, the anger, and the hurtful words by Bill who wants to really wants to be president again, and hilly who will never be president, was unbeliveable. The man's best friend is Vernon Jordan, Ron Brown got him elected, and now Ron is dead, Marion Wright-Edelman got her in the Children's Defense Fund, how they hardly speak. and I could go on and on, but I wont. When I heard him speak and lied about Senator Barack Obama record in the senate on the war, and she sayng how "he compared himself to JFK, and MLK", and saw the fake tear, I said to myself, this is a new low even for both of you. What is say this is a fairytale means. Come on people, as Bill Cosby would say, Come on people, listen tthe words and the tone. John Kerry endorsed Senator O, that is some major stuff, don't be so bloody shallow. I will say this in closing, this is what I know for sure, their behavior was "typical"

I want Obama toask Hillary what experience she is talking about.
1) was she the vice president?
2) was she the secretary foriegn affairs or just a wife of a former president?
3) She talks of her record, what record is she talking about, her records are in the arcieves sealed and she adviced that the records shoud not to be released.
So what records is she talking about.
Finally Yes we can do it. Barrak go men!!!!!!

Who cares?

Obama, Hillary, Silky Pony...they're all virtually identical in their politics, with their only real variations in rhetorical style.

I laugh at the presumption of inevitability that Democrats have for winning the Presidency (with either Obama or Clinton), because they're going to lose. Enjoy the love affair for now, but when the time comes to actually vote in November, people will know the Democrat running–whether Obama or Hillary–is precisely the wrong kind of "change" needed in this country and in the world.

Dream on, kiddies.

Also, the Political Ticker is utterly shameless in their campaigning for Obama. I mean, could you possibly be more obvious? I've seen official campaign blogs that are more sober than this allegedly neutral blog! hahahahaha!

If we must have institutionalized medical insurance, I prefer Obama's health plan, but only because it lacks the mandate. I prefer freedom to chose the government's care or that of my employer.

Hypothetically, that is.

Scott in CA,

You are CORRECT.

Bill Clinton knew exactly what he was saying. Hillary’s Campaign was in a desperate place and they had to play the Race Card against Obama. It was decided that it would be best for Bill to do it.

Now he is attempting to be masterful with his words and convince the UNEDUCATED & UNINFORMED African American otherwise.

Fortunately that should be about 2 people. NO ONE will fall for this. They are smarted then that. Especially when they find out those NH votes for Clinton were rigged!

I love Bill Clinton. He was and still is the first Black President for all African american but it time for us to turn the page for new ideas and real change that's why I'm for Obama. We're not getting anything done in Washington because we are divided but I feel that that Obama will bring unity.

He's very intelligent and smart. Why should we wait another 8 years based on some thinking that he doesn't have experienced. Experiences takes a lot of common senses and knowledge to realize that this country is divided and that we need to communicate with our enemies to save lives rather than destruction. I'm a proud African American and I just love people in general, not by race gender but by their charater and it's great to be able to think outside that box and to be able to learn from anyone.

Obama CLOSE THE DEAL.......

yes we can!!
much as it is a fairy tale, america needs a fairy tale to change its course.

Linda, NY: All that is pure B.S. You will never vote for Obama.

Hillary's tears were a fairy tale. A show to get her sympathy votes. A false victory hopefully not to be repeated.

OBAMA 2008

Is that an apology Bill or a sham of it? I sure as HECK ain't voting for hilary ... I want a clean change ... the Obama way.. thanks for clearing my doubt Bill ..... I vote Barack ..... clarity ... vision, poise, compassion and YES WE CAN!!!!!

Hillary will be the winner, and if not the Democrats will go down to defeat again this year, very likely against McCain.

Too bad no one listened to the ENTIRE comment by Bill.
It was played on the news IN CONTEXT tonight.

GO HILLARY!

Barack will be humble to admit wrong when is wrong and graceful to even politically different mates.... black, brown, brown ... white... we will unite under the US flag and do America proud as we unite within and reclaim our place as a world leader.

Barack all the way ... God bless america. This day has come so fast and am grateful to God for it .... obama 08!!!! time for a real change and time to lead by example and with audacity of hope not mere "experience" and slander .... good riddance to fairy tales Bill .. I was a fan but poof ....

NV ... SC .. MN .. AZ ....we will win this the right way Obama .... yes and people in as much as he is black, he is just as white and above all, he is AMERICAN!!!!!

people seem to forget so quick .. what experience did Bill clinton have in 1992 compared to george Bush senior..... how many people can match Dick Cheney, the VP's resume ... but alas what do we have on hand????? hmmm experience doing what Hilary and Bill .. come again!!!!

he will unite republican, democrats and independents ... he can work with washington .. iowa .... texas ... all 50 states and the international community.

Go get em Obama!!!

Someone posted above about this dividing blacks/whites even further. No way.
It WILL divide the intelligent and the dreamers.

Hillary 08

Linda, stop spewing what the clintons want you to believe. In terms of being in elected office, obama has more experience than hillary.

Obama will win , for good.

We're looking at politics...attack and defend, react and adjust.

The Clinton campaigners are masters at the game.

This is a vetting process whereby we see which candidates can survive the arduous environment of the primary elections.

I have a limited "turn the other cheek" mentality.

Strike me once, shame on you...strike me twice, shame on me...strike me again, I'm going to mess you up!

The Clinton team might not even allow the second option, ( I am a Clinton supporter, if you cannot tell from other posts) and that is how the Republicans will fight in the general election.

Hugs and kisses do not elections win...not when the future of the free world is at stake.

We need a nominee who understands what the Republican game is and can beat at their own game.

Don't mistake me, I would welcome civility, intellectual discourse, a frank and informed debate about the critical issues that face us.

But we've all watched the 397 debates we've had so far, involving both parties...at least some of us have...and I haven't seen that debate yet.

So we're left with reality; it will be more of the same. Those who will ,"rise above the fray", will be cut off at the neck: Politics is dirty.

Unless an earth shattering shift would occur, and the entire US Government would change, (out with the old, in with the new), then the establishment will still exist and to effect change you will have to work within the establishment; and I don't see that fundamental change happening anytime soon.

Sorry, but the world is what it is.

Kevin in Oklahoma-I never felt like you were making a racist statement. I totally understand the context of your statement-as I agree with it 100%. It goes to show how sensative the topic of race is still today. I think our country has a long way to go-it is better depending on where you are. I grew up in Mississippi and went to college in Washington, DC. The attitudes were very different between the two regions. I hope that we can all have a great discussion and learn from each other. This is a very important election and we need to elect the best person. In my opinion, I think Hillary is the more expereinced of the two. This is not to say that Barack would not have my support in a few years. I don't think it is healthy for the Democrat party for the Hillary camp or Barack camp to bring or let race come into the discussion. When our party divides the Republicans win. I think your remarks were well written.

Well, it's obvious the anti-Clinton naysayers are still at it. Just can't accept the fact that she won New Hampshire against all odds, and that she is going to win the nomination for the Democratic Party. Let me really nauseate you and tell you that she will be the next President of the United States.

Look, since when is lot's of experience and being 60 years of age a bad thing? I actually think it's somewhat gaulling of anyone with hardly any Federal Government experience, let alone no international or executive experience, to think they should be elected President, based on very general promises of change, stated in a warm fuzzy way...PUKE!!! Reminds me of the Pied Piper and you know how that ended up!

I actually like Barack Obama, but i do not like John Edwards any longer, after witnessing his disgusting treatment and nasty implications regarding Hillary Clinton.

Rather than tearing Hillary apart, when she wins get behind her with your support. If not, you'll get 4 more years of Republicans and you'll deserve what you get!

Mr. Clinton, how can we miss you if you won't go away?

I think if America to open the new chapter in the History the rather vote for Obama than Hilitary. Obama is for new America and best new generation. i support Sen. Obama
Deng Kuol Australia

"Say what you will about Sen. Clinton…she already has a plan for dealing with the economy. None of the other candidates can say the same today. She has passed signifcant amounts of legislation in a relatively short time. And "Tefflon Don" or not, her husband's presidency boasted the first surplus budget for this country in ages. We have not seen this since that time."

Ummm....Obama had an economic plan 4 MONTHS ago... People are just too lazy to actually visit the candidate's website and do some research...

At a Glance

* Tax Fairness for the Middle Class
* Strengthen America’s Workforce
* Strengthen & Enforce International Trade Agreements
* Support Small Businesses
* Invest in American Innovation
* Address the Subprime Mortgage Issue
* Level the Playing Field for American Businesses
* Create a Climate that Promotes Business Innovation
* Help Low-Income Workers
* Provide Universal Health Care Access
* Energy Independence and Creating New Jobs

details here: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/economy/

Oh and it's funny how some of you credit HILLARY for BILL'S accomplishments. Hillary has not taken any sort of significant LEADERSHIP in her two terms in the Senate.

I understand the difficult position black voters are in. If there were a gay candidate running it would be hard for me to make an unbiased decision. As a person in the minority, I dream of a day when a gay person could run for president and actually win. On the other hand, at the end of the day, I would have to decide what was best for my country. Hillary Clinton is ready to lead. We are some serious crises right now and we need someone who can step up with some grit and get things done intelligently. As a minority myself, I urge African-Americans in this country to make an informed decision. Hillary 08!!!!!!

I believe the media likes to sensationalize the candidates too. One day they're on somebody's bandwagon, the next day they're trashing them down. It's just sad, really. Sometimes I wonder if I'm watching the National Enquirer or CNN...

CNN was better when Turner was in charge...

If Obama wins the Democratic nomination it will simply guarante the republicans a win!

i guess experience doesn't matter in our world today. What experience does Barack Obama have? I think 35 yrs of experience speaks volumes. Hillary is brilliant for a woman. You can't take that away from her. I think she will be very diplomatic with the other countries.

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!!!!

Barack Obama is an amazing person and obviously gifted with charisma and natural grace under pressure. Those are great qualities and in time he truly could be an amazing president. But he doesn't have the experience. Not yet.

Amazing speeches are great for motivation but you need solid ideas and plans to follow through. I agree with the earlier comment...Obama will have to rely too heavily on advisors and I fear we would see a less horrendous version of the last 8 years.

Say what you will about Sen. Clinton...she already has a plan for dealing with the economy. None of the other candidates can say the same today. She has passed signifcant amounts of legislation in a relatively short time. And "Tefflon Don" or not, her husband's presidency boasted the first surplus budget for this country in ages. We have not seen this since that time.

People point out morality issues...but where is morality in making up intelligence data to trick a nation into war? As for Hillary what was her moral flaw? Staying with her husband? In a country where one in two marriages end in divorce I applaud her trying to make her marriage work rather than cutting and bailing.

I like both candiadates but for now my vote is with Hillary. I look forward to the day where I can vote for Obama and feel secure in that choice.

Are Americans still fooled by the Clinton playbook? For those who missed it, here's how it works.

Step 1: Slander your opponent
Step 2: Wait and see if you're called on the slander
Step 3: If called on the slander, decide whether you've offended a group you need to win the election
Step 4: If the answer to step 3 is "yes, we need that group," deny Step 1 ever happened.
Step 5: Hope nobody realizes what you just did
Step 6: If someone does realize what you did, see step 1 (slander them)

There's a reason college-educated voters are rejecting this nonsense.

To vote for a Clinton is to say essentially, "I don't respect myself or my own intellect. I'm willing to be fooled time and again by their cynical tactics."

Please enough of this hulabaloo.....we are no kids we are wise enough to know who is right to rule this country.as for me i think the Clintons are just too desperate for it.when you listen to Hillary in NH you notice that she was speaking as if the presidency was her birth right.As for the young Man Kelvin from Oklahoma,please enough of your talks say whatever you want to say but should be devoid of your racist chant ok.i have nothing against you but i need you to dig deep and think properly before posting any comment. We all know that we need a change in this country,we need fresh blood,new hope some one different.

I pray by the grace of God americans should dig deep and think properly so that we all will joing hands together in VOTING FOR CHANGE WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN.YES WE CAN
God bless America

IAN WOODS

Jay from Calfornia,

I had to laugh when reading your comment about how the rest of the world would laugh at how stupid America is were we to nominate Senator Obama.

Have you not looked at the demographics of this race? If not, I'll help. Senator Obama is crushing Senator Clinton amongst college-educated or better (masters or PhDs). The rest of the world is banging down the doors to get into American universities.

Other than that fundamental error, your comment made a ton of sense.

Hillary just found her voice after a whopping 35 years of experience?

Whatever.

Obama, more than ever!

I think we are in the PROCESS OF DYNASTY DESTRUCTION events: the Bush and Clinton eras are, and should be OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bill clinton ur time is over we youth needs a change ,again ur comment is bad, obama is a sign of change to america .

I'm an advent Obama supporter, but I can't say I dislike hillary clintons positions either.
Both candidates have a plan to better our country, but I just lean towards barack because I think he'll change the way politics in washington are run. As far as bill. Get off the race wagon. Bill is no racist, but a great president who's just supporting his wife. This is a campaign and there going to do whatever it takes to win, so even if a little spin takes place, its all apart of the game. by the way..all this race talk can hurt obama because face the majority of the people in this nation are white and they don't like hearing about there shortcomings..

KASA (Knowledge, Attitude, Skill and Aspiration) counts the most. May Americans make a wise vote.

Go Hilliary Go!

Obama is too poetic for this modern day.

Bob from Florida, Amy and Anthony exactly expressed what I have suspected. When you listen to Clinton's speeches, it's all about Hillary Clinton. She thanks her husband (of course she would, without him she would be nothing in the world of politics) and even her daughter. But when you listen to Obama, he doesn't do that excessively. The reason why Obama is so popular is because it's not just about him and his family. It's about US. it reminds me of JFK's famous speech where he said (paraphrasing) ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. that statement spawned the Peace Corps and inspired so many activists. We need someone like that, who will unite us and help us gain confidence in our government. I think it is very important that Obama headed one of the biggest ethics reforms in our history. We need more accountability like that. Change will not occur unless we have true integrity.

I also like the fact that Obama doesn't try to capitalize on his race (i have never heard him mention that he would be the first black president) while Clinton has played the gender card dozens of times. As a woman, that turns me off, especially when Clinton had to rely on her hubby to get her where she is – and she still has him out on the campaign trial on a regular basis. The Clintons need to stop with their little tricks. If Hillary is the one running, then Bill should be totally out of the picture. However, it's quite obvious that this is a restoration of the Clintons, plural. It's quickly getting annoying.

I feel sorry for Obama and his supporters, Hillary will win this one.

I am a black and I don't consider Obama a black. He is in fact a fairy tale? I dare you to call me a racist. BTW, I love Bill Clinton and I think his statement was taken out of context. My fellow blacks need to grow up.

GO OBAMA '08. Bill has been ill-will toward Obama with subtle messages regarding race. Its time for him to stop it! He's only hurting Hillary's campaign. Maybe subconscious he doesn't want her to win! GO FIGURE...DR. STRANGE LOVE?

No doubt, Mr. Obama has continued to focus on the larger picture – to bring people together to make America a better country! We don't need status quo, slimy and negative politics that the CLINTONS are subject TO PUSH DOWN OUR THROATS!

ITS TIME TO REJECT OLD STLYE POLITICS: JUST SAY HELL NO!!!

who ever win for the democratic candidate iether Clinton or Obama,I bet you guy's for the general election. A Republican candidate can make it to the presidency for United States. go go Mc Cain.

If you want to be a politician, you probably shouldn't be one. They should just draw straws and be done with it. I think that this is more about wine vs beer rather than man/woman vs race. Why are the republicans so worried that Hillary will win?

I think that there is a lot of "feel good" coming from Obama. When it comes right down to it, I think that Hillary will re-redistribute more wealth the way of the middle class American families. Obama would do the same, but won’t be as successful.

Let's face it, the Bush administration deserves to lose to Hillary. They brought it on themselves.

Hillary brags about her 35 years experience. Will someone please tell me what her qualifications are? My father worked for forty years as a blue collar worker, does that make me qualified to do his job? My husband worked for 20 years and came home every night and shared everything that happened at work, am I entitled to do his job or can I have his seniority? Jay, in California stated that Obama has never managed any organization or ran anything. How many has Hillary managed or ran? Could someone please share with me what experience does Hillary have? I am serious. What organizations did she run? What states, ciites, municipalities did she run? Please she has not outlined a plan–she talks a good talk but she is vicious and manipulative she has entitlement issues.

Yes, there comments was racially motivated and I too am offended. Obama '08!

I think if you can't say anything without sounding racist when you weren't being racist in any way..that sucks. It will only get worse I think it's all going to divide the white and blacks even more. Vote for Hillary and ebd this maddness that is getting way over what is meant.

Hillary will win in Nevada.

And then she will be unstoppable. Oh , and Sara doesn't know how to spell.

First of all, Hillary, NOT Bill, is running for president. Secondly, the explicative word was MIGHT, doesn't mean will. Thirdly, Bill's just pointing out the facts that people seem to overlook for the sake of getting Obama into office regardless of his honesty. Finally, what else is he supposed say, "You're going to lose!" even though it's true. 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!

Hillary does not have the political talent to bring this country together and get anything done, at least anything that I want done. Her so called experience has been all about fighting that vast right wing conspiracy, so how in the world would she get Republicans to cooperate with her on getting her programs passed? I don't think they will feel sorry for her and give in. That is why we need someone new, Obama, who has vision and a talent for persuasion. He can rally a nation. All she does is tell us not to get our hopes up.

good night america......God bless the U.S.A....

The "Times Newspaper" in London, England has an article on Hillary's thinking, it refers to her statement about the Civil Rights Act only happening because a President LBJ was able to push it through to pass; therefore, with Hillary's thinking Nelson Mandela wouldn't have gotten anywhere without FW de Klerk, India owes its' independence to Ernest Bevin, not Ghandi, and of course AMERICA is free today thanks largely to the politically experienced Lord Shelborne, rather than dreamers like George Washington and his friends. The reply to this article was that it is better to have the "dreamer" than someone who goes along with the status quo! I am for the dreamer too, Obama or Edwards will be my choice or the both of them. Should the Republicans win I can deal with them, just like anyone deals with in-laws ( you love them carefully and sometimes at a distance); however, I voted for the Clinton's before and they repaid us with dishonesty and scandals, I will never vote for Clintongate, again.

bravo kevin

You Obama folks need to do some homework. Hillary created a bill to help the victims of the Katrina flood. She has also written a bill to help the returning vets with their medical issues. Obama – well, lemme see – oh yeah, when they voted on funding for Katrina victims – wow – he wasn't there to vote. So much for his new vision of America – he couldn't get himself to the Senate to vote for the victims. But, Hillary was there.

She may not have succeeded in her universal health care program – but, at least she tried to do something. She was successful in getting health care for many children. Has Obama done that?

I'm a person of color and I also saw the video of Bill Clinton and he did not say that Obama was a fairytale – he specifically said that Obama talking about his Iraqi votes were a fairytale – stop with the racism baloney – people need to start doing their research before spouting off lame things such as the Clinton's being racist.

To all my fellow men who have written such horrible things about her – let me ask you – are you that insecure with yourself that you have to spew such hatred towards a highly educated and strong woman? I can iron my own shirts thank you very much. And to the women who are also spewing such hatred – why do you do this? Are you angry that some woman will have more power than you – does she make you feel less than or angry that you are ironing the shirts instead of following a long lost dream but gave it up for some man?

Look at the shots this woman is taking from the press, from other Dems, from sexist people, from racist people who want to turn this into a race riot – wait til Karl Rove gets into this.

As a matter of fact I wouldn't be surprised if some of these lame comments aren't actually written by Rove. When I heard he was retiring I laughed – I figured he was simply fading away from the public light so he could plan his attack against Hillary.

Anyway – before some of you post try getting your facts correct. You are an embarassment to the rest of us citizens – the rest of the world already thinks we are lame and you aren't helping it any.

Haven't we had enough of the Bill and Hillary Soap Opera. Lets move on.

This is a great example of how the news media spread the false claim that Al Gore claimed that he invented the internet. Anyone who saw the clip of President Clinton could clearly understand that he was talking about the media's claim that Obama's voting record on the war was diffrent than Hillary's "was a fairytale." With misdirection like this passing for journalism it is no wonder Hambone does not know which way is up. 2+2 has never been 5. Thanks for letting me post.

Charlie
Maryland

its funny how everyone bashes the clintons .......... we all did good with 8 years of bill and if there were not term limits he'd still be president i implore anyone to tell me something george bush touched that he didn't ruin..... thats why the republicans are so down on them because they help the little guy...they want hillary out and then see how they rip barak fitzgerald martin luther obama....

this is absolutely a race issue.

i lived in littlerock for 12 yrs and was there when bill lost in the gov race and yes i voted for him, ( he lost caused he raised tag and regerstration for car ) but wone later . i moved to dallas in 90 and told a friend that bill would be the next pres.. but he just laughed and bet me 100. well as u know i won, i also know how they the clintons work and i say look out obma cause the're coming for u , they know how to play dirty , like the clintons but not how they play , and just what has hillary done really ?????? bill is on the attact , and that why bill is on all the black stations doing damage control on what he said about its a fairy tale, i just want bill and other to know that this is not the BACK STABBING JESSIE JACKSON UR WORD'S BILL,,,, BUT A MAN WHO HAS A REAL CHANCE TO WIN

Normally I do not participate in these blogs but I am compelled to respond on the comments by Hillary & Bill. The comments both made had racial connotations–as an African American I others could see clearly through the messages and we are offended at the clintons. Both have crossed the line! Bill making the reference to a Fairytale– code word: Black man cannot win as president. Who is running, bill or hill? The mere fact that he has been referred to as the first black president is insulting and if I thought about supporting his wife (fake cryer) I will not now!

Clintons, African Americans heard you loud and clear and if you felt that you did not said anything disrepectful about Obama, why were you on black radio's all day trying to communicate with the African American? Trying to do damage control?You normally are on with the mainstream media. You are using the same tactics you used against Jesse Jackson with Sister Soulja. We do not want more of the same: Bush, Clinton, Bush,Clinton. It is time for CHANGE & HOPE!

How can anyone who went on national T.V. and lied to the American people–now question someone else as if he is an authority on credibility! No you give us a break!

CL, I think we have to keep in mind that Karl Rove was the brains behind Bush being elected-TWICE. It was done in a very corrupt way as well. John McCain should have been the nomination in 2000, but a smear campaign thought to be a product of Rove's created voter bias. They thought McCain had a black illigitimate child. It's amazing how easily the sheep can be lead and McCain lost his nomination as a result. We all know what happened with Florida and not knowing clearly who had really won in 2000. When Florida was first announced it went blue, then it came down to voter chads causing issues. 2000 was won by whomever the supreme court decided upon and they went for Bush. So, let's not chastise a candidate that has great qualities based on Bush's flawed terms in office. Leaders are typically born to be such, they don't necessarily develop the skills. Bush has been in office for seven years and has not caught on to how to make it work yet. So, experience is not the most important thing. Lincoln was one of the very best this country ever saw and he lacked experience before being elected.

By the way, this latest shenanigan of the Clinton's feels a bit too much like a Rove plan for being elected. Voter sympathy, playing on voter's convictions, and throwing out misinformation just before people vote is just how he operated.

The Clinton Machine have been swiftboating and smearing Obama this entire campaign. The Muslim e-mails, the drug slander, shuck & jive, fairy tale, role of the dice. Pick your "isolated" incident. Now over at ABC Hillary is playing the victim by saying she is offended that anyone would suggest racism. Trust me, white folks will rally to her feeling offended and vote for Hillary and claim that Obama played the race card. This will never be addressed appropriately because the white journalist will never have a real conversation about this topic. They don't have the courage to have Black intellectuals (Cornell West, Mychal Eric Dyson, etc) speak the truth to power. i will never vote for another Clinton in this life or the next.