January 12, 2008
Posted: 02:05 PM ET
Bill and Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail last week.

Bill and Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail last week.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Bill Clinton said Friday that Barack Obama’s campaign was very impressive, and the Democratic presidential candidate “might win.”

“He’s put together a great campaign. It’s clearly not a fairy tale, it’s real,” Clinton said. “He might win.”

Clinton had called into activist Al Sharpton's radio show to try to address the controversy over his remarks just before the New Hampshire primary that seemed to say the Illinois senator’s campaign was a “fairy tale.”

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.”

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton


commonsensepolitics   January 14th, 2008 1:48 am ET

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.

Velvet Garriques   January 13th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

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.

Mary Abaz -Sao Paulo, Brasil -South America   January 13th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

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!

JS-Florida   January 13th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

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!!!!

Karen Smith   January 13th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

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.

Candace   January 13th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

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.

ihtys   January 13th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

I hope Obama to win

Nick   January 13th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

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.

Noble   January 13th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

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

Nancy   January 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

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.

Eli   January 13th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

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!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

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.

Jose Card - Independent   January 13th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

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.

Tom   January 13th, 2008 11:48 am ET

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

Lamont Raymond   January 13th, 2008 11:39 am ET

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.

mike l   January 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Billary for pres

rita   January 13th, 2008 11:05 am ET

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!

Anonymous   January 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

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

Infinband   January 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Niether Obama or Clinton are racists.

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

KENNETH   January 13th, 2008 10:08 am ET

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

sallu   January 13th, 2008 9:50 am ET

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.

UndrMediKated   January 13th, 2008 9:38 am ET

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!"

UndrMediKated   January 13th, 2008 9:32 am ET

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 !

Ray   January 13th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Don't vote, it only encourages them!

Roy   January 13th, 2008 9:28 am ET

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Carter   January 13th, 2008 9:22 am ET

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.

Don Kosin   January 13th, 2008 9:19 am ET

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?

JACK ny, ny   January 13th, 2008 9:05 am ET

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!!!

Yen   January 13th, 2008 8:58 am ET

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!!!

Mike Whaling   January 13th, 2008 8:48 am ET

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.

curt   January 13th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Thanks for supporting Hillary

jamesnida   January 13th, 2008 8:05 am ET

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!!!

Joe   January 13th, 2008 7:52 am ET

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.

Cheryl   January 13th, 2008 7:43 am ET

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

John De   January 13th, 2008 7:28 am ET

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

mark wilkes barre pa   January 13th, 2008 7:00 am ET

This is a re-run story

Wilhemina   January 13th, 2008 6:08 am ET

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.

Everyone Be Cautious   January 13th, 2008 5:00 am ET

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!

jane   January 13th, 2008 4:52 am ET

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.

Anonymous   January 13th, 2008 4:21 am ET

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!

Gorgegirl   January 13th, 2008 4:03 am ET

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".

Tim Calhoun '08, Moreno Valley, CA   January 13th, 2008 3:30 am ET

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.

catehrine   January 13th, 2008 3:29 am ET

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.

Nick Ann Arbor, MI   January 13th, 2008 3:03 am ET

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.

SAL   January 13th, 2008 2:55 am ET

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

I'm done with the drama!

Obama for 2008

ronsenior   January 13th, 2008 2:28 am ET

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

Zaid Alam,INDIA   January 13th, 2008 2:22 am ET

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.

aware   January 13th, 2008 2:18 am ET

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!

Beth   January 13th, 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

Kataly   January 13th, 2008 1:31 am ET

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.

shatteredmen   January 13th, 2008 1:31 am ET

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.

Smith   January 13th, 2008 1:10 am ET

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

Robyn, San Diego   January 13th, 2008 12:56 am ET

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."

Real American   January 13th, 2008 12:46 am ET

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!

hambone   January 13th, 2008 12:43 am ET

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. :)

john   January 13th, 2008 12:27 am ET

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!!

Travis, CA   January 13th, 2008 12:23 am ET

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).

Travis, CA   January 13th, 2008 12:21 am ET

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?

Connie, Richmond, CA   January 13th, 2008 12:20 am ET

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.

looking for change   January 13th, 2008 12:15 am ET

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

STRENGTHEN YOUR ARGUMENT AND NOT YOUR VOICE   January 13th, 2008 12:11 am ET

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-

lluvia   January 13th, 2008 12:07 am ET

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.

Bob, Florida - RFO   January 13th, 2008 12:04 am ET

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.

NY   January 12th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

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….

Saint-Ange Marcellus   January 12th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

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.

Alex   January 12th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

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

Alex   January 12th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

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.

DJ   January 12th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Oprah's greatest mistake was to back Obama.

azi bond   January 12th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

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."

Bob, Florida - RFO   January 12th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

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!
.

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.

Will, CA   January 12th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

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."

azi bond   January 12th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

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.

Anonymous   January 12th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

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."

Adam   January 12th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

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.

Jim Bremer   January 12th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

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 :)

Elder McDowell   January 12th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

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

charlotte   January 12th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

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.

Angela   January 12th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

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???

thuvan tran   January 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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?

carol   January 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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.

Jimenez   January 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

"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.

Jimenez   January 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

"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.

Nita   January 12th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

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."

Bryan   January 12th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

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.

Mary   January 12th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

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!

Mary   January 12th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

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.

Natasha B   January 12th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

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

merli gili   January 12th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

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….

Mati   January 12th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

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!!

Robin   January 12th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

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.

Thomas Delfi   January 12th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

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.

Robert Bell   January 12th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

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!

Annie   January 12th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

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.

dee   January 12th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

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.

Jay   January 12th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

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.

AJ, IL   January 12th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

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.

Gonzales   January 12th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

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.
___

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.

Mark   January 12th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

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?

Mark   January 12th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

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

Fairy Tale vs Clinton Tale   January 12th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

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.

stanjz   January 12th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

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.”

tammie   January 12th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

obama all the way

Vi   January 12th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

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

David   January 12th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

"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.

Republican spin machine   January 12th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

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..

John Lu   January 12th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

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.

D. Schickelgruber   January 12th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

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

sonny   January 12th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

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…

Poli   January 12th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

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! :)

TM   January 12th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

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.

Chad   January 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

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.

rl   January 12th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

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…..

WOW   January 12th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

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.

Sebit   January 12th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

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.

Patson-G   January 12th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

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!!!

Lisa   January 12th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

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.

budrow , nashville, tn   January 12th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

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.

Steve   January 12th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

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!!

Lisa   January 12th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

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.

Kelley   January 12th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

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!

John   January 12th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

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!

Scott, Madison, WI   January