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New, Different, Better! I'm ready let's go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Clinton's can continue to play the shell game at home on Game Night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW !!!!! do the Clintons really want to bebate on honestly and telling the truth? I do not think so.

I am tried of hearing, is America ready for an African-American President, America is ready for a strong leader, that can deal with the problems that the is facing today. What would be the difference if he is black, or white, or female; does it matter cause if it does, than that means that as a nation America is not moving forward but stagnant in racial equality as Americans we shouldn't have no difference about race, gender or ethnicity.

Well, well, well, It's no surprising that Bill Clinton has to do any thing in recompense to Hillary for his philandering and dishonour to thier marriage while in the "Oral" office.....em sorry, Oval office. She stuck with him through thick and thin, so it's expected that Bill will have to play tough love even at the risk of his own legacy to spport the wife he so let down while president. They have survived together, so they will fight together. Sorry Obama, you are running against both Clintons. I respect Bill Clinton, but I think he should calm down a bit and let Hillary project herself and fight for her presidency. If the Clintons are not careful, thier tactic will backfire! and how long before Bill Clinton's asset to his wife becomes a laibility? you wait and see.

If Hillary's last name wasn't Clinton and she hadn't been married to Bill Clinton, nobody would even know who she was and nobody would care one iota what she says or thinks.

And if her husband hadn't come out and campaigned for her: first, she wouldn't be a Senator, and second, she wouldn't have won a single state in this primary. I really think that most of the people voting for her think they are voting for Bill Clinton, and do not understand that he can't be president again. They need to read the Constitution.

Clinton also gets help from the media, including CNN. Ever notice that every time there is a story about the 3 candidates, like the one on the CNN homepage right now – Hillary's picture is first, Obama's is second, and Edward's is third. Is that supposed to be subliminal, or what? Further, they always seem to choose a flattering picture of Clinton, and the worst pictures they can find of the other two. Is that not bias as well?

PEOPLE PEOPLE SEN. BARACK OBAMA IS NOT A MUSLIM. I THINK YOU SHOULD BUY HIS BOOK AND READ ABOUT HIM AND STOP LISTENING TO OTHER STUPID PEOPLE. USE YOUR BRAIN READ ABOUT HIM.

Obama, you poor thing, what were you saying when Oprah was helping you, if you can not stand the heat get out, were running out of kleenex.

I watch the news and the ones fueling the dispute IS THE MEDIA...THE MEDIA.
Please stop it. Let the race go on...report the SPATs but don't just go over them over and over and over again.
The debates happen and since Clinton wins most of them, you just gloss over them and continue to push the race and divisive issues.
PLEASE STOP you are hurting the country, US MEDIA!

What amazes me is that anyone believes a word Bill or Hillary say. the facts speek for themselves. But people refuse to listen.
Did Bill Clinton really graduate from Rhodes? No he did not. But will people check on that? Nope. They believe he graduated.
is Hillary the "smartest woman of our time"? Well i would think she could have passed the D.C. bar exam if she were, but she didn't.
Was she really named after Sir Hillary? Well people believe she was, however he wasn't even popular for climbing Everest till after she was born!

Bill Clinton lost his license to practice law because he committed perjury! he lied to a court and was disbarred for 5 years. But he sure will tell you the truth when it comes to getting back into the white house won't he?

he didn't have sex with that woman. he didn't inhale and Hillary will make the best president he assures us ... yeah right.

ANYONE BUT HILLARY '08.

African americans should be proud at how well all americans are embracing Obama. This country has come a long way with regards to race.

Female americans should be sad at how sexism continues to exist with the sad attacks, minimal respect and shameful ingnorance on a woman's hard work, experience and accomplishments. Such as all has done to Hillary in this election. This woman has been punched, knocked down, disrespected, minimized and criticized in an appalling maner and as a woman I am sad to see what I have seen in corporate america play out in this campaign.

I'm standing up for once and will cross party line and vote for Hillary. Stay strong Hillary, we know what's happenning here. We know all too well.

How is it with all the underhanded things the Clinton's have done, there are still people that would consider them for the country's highest office? It's mind boggling.

As I read the comments I can tell that more and more people see just how much Slick Willy rubbed off on Slick Hilly! The Clinton's are a disgrace! For Hillary to want to be president after being co-president for 8 years is very arrogant to me. They are definitely Slick politicians. I certainly hope Barack Obama will keep exposing their lies and confronting them and just as MLK had to fight for Civil Rights in the 1960's, Barack needs to stay positive in the campaign and let "The Slick Clinton's" negative campaign ruin their chance at being president and co-president for another 8 years.

Poor little baby Obama. Looks like he's getting his supporters out to intimidate Bill from telling the truth. Where was the cry for fairness when Hillary was dragged through the mud, mocked and critized from all angles. Where was the cry for fairness when her experience and records were minimized on the national stage because she is a woman. Poor Poor little Obama. Perhaps he needs his diaper changed. Quick! Oprah, Michelle, who's on diaper duty today?

Bill Clinton happens to be Hillary Clinton's husband. That he campaigns on her bahalf should come as no surprise to anyone and that he forcefully defends her is neither unseemly or wrong. Given the way she stuck by him through thick and thin, one would expect nothing less. The fact that he is a former President does not diminish his status as the husband of a candidate. The truth is that Obama had been getting pretty much of a free ride as the second coming of MLK but now that he is being challenged he has resorted to whining. Of course he is running against both Clinton's just as they are running against both Barack and his wife, who he trots out whenever he believes she can be helpful to his campaign. Obama`s record on the war in Iraq prior to the past three years when he has held office in the national legislature is of little consequence in terms of being meaningful. He had no vote that counted. And, if his votes since being in the Senate are a bit inconsistent with what he says his position was prior to being elected to the Senate, well, that's how it goes. There does not seem to be any misrepresentation there. All that happened is that the Obama ox now has been gored and, as the old saying goes, it all depends on whose ox has been gored.

hilary is not the right person for the job. she had no emotion when she supposedly "cried" ha hahahhahahah! that is really fake tears she is fake matter o fact she didnt even have any tears. oh wow she had a crack in her voice that doesnt mean anything. obama will change this country bill shouldnt even be in this. is he running for president now NO I dont think so. he should just back off and let hilary do some work. she is nothin without billl as her husband. hes the only reason she is even in this. watch out clinton obama comin through!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I've heard many inspired speeches in my life time. However, some stayed with me for a day or two while the others have remained imprinted in my mind and my heart until now. Why is that? when I thought about it, I realized that the words that stayed with me are all from people who have acted according to the inspiration they gave me. My guidance counselor in HS said that I can be anything I want to be because he believed in me. This stayed with me til now because up to that point, he had been there for me for 4 years...always available and ready to help or talk when I come by. My speech teacher in college made an inspiring speech on immigration as an example and that stayed with me for a day or two because I know nothing about him and have no histories on what he's done on the immigration topic. So I used this to gauge what all the hoopla that's happenning in this Democratic campaign is all about. I realized that Obama DOES try to portrait himself as MLK. However, there are much differences. When MLK made that powerful 'I have a dream' speech, the words and sentiments can not be denied or questioned because the man had lived the life, walked the talk and did the deeds. This is why his words remained with us til now. Obama talk much of change and it is inspiring when the words are tied with the posture, tone of voice and expressions. However, when I found myself asking what has he done that can be equate to drastic inspiring changes, I was left with nothing. When Obama claimed in a debate that he drafted a legislature policy where politician can no longer accept lunches from lobbyist.....and had to conceed that it only applies to sit down lunches and not standing up lunches....I was knocked over. If all he has to point to as great, drastic and inspiring changes is a legislation where politicians can not accept sit-down lunches then what do voters have to be inspired about. Debates are where to highlight the best of the best in things that you've done...and if this is all he has to point to...it told me that he really haven't walked the talk, done the deeds or live the life. The comparison of Obama to MLK is...in my view an insult of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Obama will win!The comments Bill Clinton made were inapropriate. BIll is the REAL fairytale!!!!

Who wants change?? THE MEDIA WANTS CHANGE so they have someone fresh and new to cover! That's why all the soft balls are Tossed to OBAMAMA and the coverage. They want the change MORE than anyone. NOT FAIR!

YIKES, IF the likes of all the Obama supporters and Clinton supporters keep this up. Guess what we'll have: Another 4 years of Republicans. Not that it's all bad but can you imagine 4 years of Mike Huckabee??? Help!

Please get over it, get back to details on issues. Forget the religious stuff, forget the racism. Both sides are using it to their advantage. Democrats, wake up and remember this:(which helped Democrates win the last time) "Its the Economy Stupid". Lets hear the facts on how Democrates would help the economy. Because if the economy is weak, guess who gets hurt first? Women, Minorities and Children-Not Republicans.

The Clinton's are no different than many other politicians in Washington. What was the Country's deficit when Bill was President? Bill didn't do it on his own and hopefully Hillary would have sense enough to get some of those same people on board if she became president. The Clinton's get a lot of bad press for their tactics but when you swim with the sharks you need to be a shark. Obama talks change but I'm concerned he wouldn't have enough or know how to get enough power to do anything. What has he done in the Senate up to this point? I haven't heard of much of anything.

Stop it! YOU GOT 60% of the black vote and Hillary has her Husband. GEEZE!

i never sought Bill clinton was an honest man,or a man which i should respect ,now i proove my self right by seeing all what his doing with his dirty game which is playing just to come back to the white house.

The media continues to be soft on Obama...while they dissect every word, tear, tone of voice and body language of the Clintons....Obama continues to get a free ride. How much more important for voters in a presidential election then to know that a candidate may have ties to a soon to be indicted 'Political Fixer'. You hear me...a 'Political Fixer'. Obama claimed Rezko was just a close friend who helped him out on a purchase of a 2 million home where he got a $300K discount....uhmmmmm, interesting. I call this an incredible coincident where a politician just happen to have a friend who is soon to be indicted for 'Political Fixing' and who also just happen to be so so so overwhelmingly generous that he gave Obama $300K....uhmmmmmm. Makes you wonder what other incredible coincidences this man has if the media were playing fair and dumpster-dive into his trash the way they have been doing to the other candidates. BTW, 'Political Fixing' is where one intentionally perform acts, favors, events illegally to ensure a positive outcome for the candidate he/she is working for. I rest my case, Obama is a fraud perpetrated on the public and the shame here is that he is harmming the african american community and perception in the progress.

Please don't publish the comment I made a short time ago.

Oh, poor Obama, being ganged up on by the Clintons. If you can't stand the heat then get out of the kitchen. What's gonna happen when he's got all the different terrosit groups around the world on his a...? Whine because he's being ganged up on? Please, give us break. This guys is not president material.

Boo whoo !!!! Poor Obama !!! Grow up and talk about the issues that face this country .Sympathy card will not work !!!!

Yes, I sympathize with Obama's statement about running against both Hillary and Bill Clinton. It is unecessary but Bill Clinton is attacking Obama very hard. Is it Bill's fight? No it isn't. Just goes to show that Hillary cannot hold her own. GO OBAMA!

HILLARY is weak and who needs a president that is having break downs in front of the jihadist in the world.

How would you know what Bill Clinton said under oath to a grand jury? Grand jury testimony is secret.

Oh yeah, the Republicans broke the law and broadcast his testimony. I hold all of you voyeurs responsible for 911 and the Iraq war. If you have been doing what you were elected to do, you would have known what Bin Laden was up to instead. Remember your claim that Bill Clinton was 'wagging the dog' when he tried to kill Bin Laden. You empowered a terrorist.

people who are calling Obama a whiner need to think back a bit. Especially before the New Hampshire primary when Hillary and Bill were losing in the polls. Bill Clinton did more whining than a cat in heat. He complained that Hillary wasn't recieving as much press a Obama. He complained that the boys were ganging up on Hillary. He complains about the Nevada caucus. Who started the whining you Clinton supporters....Slick Willie! So get those facts straight. He lied about the fact that Obama said the Republicans had better ideas in the "90's! Thats a lie its on YouTube if you care to investigate. He said that in the '80's mind you (first lie) that Reagan put the country on a different "TRAJECTORY " ! ie path! which is the truth thats why everyone in the GOP wants to called a Reagan Conservative!

January 21, 2008

"I feel like I'm running against both Clintons" ??? Did you not know that she's married to him? Did you not know that spouses campaign for the spouse running for president of the US? Is your wife not campaigning for YOU? How is it Clinton's, (Hillary), fault her husband happens to be a former president? Did you not know this going into this election? Why can't he make remarks on your war record? Is it not true that you have claimed not to be for it and then said you don't know how you would have voted for it? That is the truth. Why can't Bill or for that matter anyone question you about it. We as American's have the bill of rights that is called "Freedom of Speech".
I've heard you make remarks about Clinton's record. Your wife has made some remarks that Clinton could have bashed her for, but she didn't and hasn't. I respect her for that. She is being very gentle with you so far. If you, for one moment believe the republicans are going to play by the same rules, your are very mistaken. They are going to play dirty and anything and everything is open for discussion.

I guess if you look at it from the Clinton's side of things she could say " I feel like I'm running against both Obamas".

I for one listen to her and you and don't listen to others. They are not the one's I'm voting for.

Does anybody know Michelle Obama who is campaigning everywhere?

To all the "two for the price of one" commenters:

Generally, if someone is offering you this deal, it is because the product is of an inferior quality.

I fell for the "forever sharp" knife scam when they came to my local Sam's Club. The knife isn't bad, but it certainly wasn't worth $25. This is why they gave me three of them, along with an entire SET of other knives they were trying to get rid of. ALL of the products were of an inferior quality. The Forever Sharp knife dulled within a month. It got rusty within two months. It's large and unwieldy to use, and the only reason it still cuts is because it was designed with a serrated edge.

Don't fall for the two for the price of one scam! It means the store is overstocked because the product isn't good enough!

Personally, I think one Clinton is already one too many, and having two for the price of one is more than I can stomach.

To all the "Then Michelle Obama/Oprah needs to stop campaigning people:

Last I checked, neither Michelle nor Oprah had held the office of POTUS. (We'd be a much more progressive countr if they had been!) Bill Clinton is being held to a higher standard BECAUSE he's already held this office. And guess what, he lied under oath regarding the fact that he was cheating on his wife! Of course he has no compunctions about lying to the American people about a black guy from Illinois. If he doesn't, Hillary is going to make him sleep on the couch again for another six months.

To all the "Obama is being a crybaby" people:

Pointing out that your opponent is blatantly lying about you is not being a crybaby. Now, if Obama had decided to go on the offensive regarding the fact that Bill had violated the campaign laws by getting within 150 feet of a polling place, you'd have an argument. Obama is going to let the Democratic party, and if necessary, the police and lawyers have that.

To all the "Obama has no experience" people:

Obama has 11 years in elected office. Experience in an elected office is the only type that counts.

Clinton only has 7 years in an elected office. She was not elected as First Lady, so that doesn't count at all. I would never dare to let the wife of my dentist work on me.

To all the people that accuse CNN of bias either against Hillary or against Obama: The political ticker is a blog, and a relatively unbiased one at that. Stories posted in here reflected the opinions of the individuals that post them, not CNN as a whole. If it's not on the front page of CNN's website, you can't claim it's biased.

He's not "whining" about Bill supporting Hillary, he's just trying to make it look like they're teaming up on him so that voters will view their campaign negatively. That's politics, you use everything you possibly can against your opponent.

WE ARE PENN STATE.

OH MY GOSH, OBAMA. THIS IS SOFTBALL, NOT HARDBALL. HOW DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD FEEL IF THE PRESS AND THE CLINTONS AND EDWARDS WOULD REALLY ATTACK YOU?! IF YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS SMALL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE, WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU CAN HANDLE THE ENORMOUS PRESSURES OF THE WHITE HOUSE?

YOUR TRUE COLORS ARE BEGINNING TO SHOW....KEEP TALKING LIKE THIS, IT REALLY, REALLY HELPS HILLARY. I KNEW ALL ALONG YOU WOULD BE YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY....

THANKS, BARRY!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!

Quit your whining Mr. Obama. Do you really think you can wake up, fall out of bed and decide you are going to run for president alone? This country is in a HUGE MESS because of the last 8 years. We need a experienced president who is going to be surrounded by large amounts of intelliegent, dedicated individuals to our US Flag, to bring about change that our children can be proud of again someday. Hillary Clinton has never faultered in her determination, trust, intelligence and strength to do the job she has been elected to do. As a strong woman and president, she will bring us back to being, and be seen as the proud Americans we are. That goes for all of us, black, white, hispanic, and so on.........all of us! Happy Martin Luther King's Day to all of you.......

I have voted Dem in evey presidential election since I was eligible (1976), but surely no one would argue that Bill Clinton is a paragon of honesty.

how dare Newt attempt to explain what black people want. Try doing some self reflection of your own race, maybe this world will become a kinder place.

At the beginning of the '08 campaign I was supportive of all the democratic candidates. But after the recent nasty politics by the Clinton campaign, I have changed my mind. What the Clinton's have been doing is no better than the push polls in South Carolina by the Bush campaign. I for one am tired of this type of politics and reject it. Our country is so at odds because of years of divisive politics. We are so divided that we can't get anything done and we have so many problems to solve together. The Clinton's behavior has given me a glimpse of what a "Billary" presidency would entail. Need I say more? Okay, I will. I no longer think they have the countries best interests at heart. I think it's all about history now. The first woman president and Bill's ability to have a "do over". I don't want to go back, but instead move forward. Let's turn the page.

As a former Clinton supporter, i am disgusted with the Clintons tactics and will not vote for Hillary even if she gets the nominations.

If Hillary is the one running for the Presidency, and she is the one that is going to have to not only work across party lines in Washington, but to work with foreign leaders in other countries, please tell me how she is going to do that if she has to hide behind Bill while he is the one taking on one "inexperienced" man. Are we electing her to be President, or did the Clinton's get the laws changed so we are electing Bill to be President again. She can't have it both ways. Either she is strong enough to do this job, or she needs Bill to do the job for her.

TRUTH could NEVER be defined as a virtue of either Bill or Hillary Clinton.

NEVER!

We as a country deserve BETTER! We NEED an honest President! ABC!

Anyone who still supports Hillary Clinton has GOT to have their stubborn revengeful head in the sand because the Clinton's have reared their UGLY lying heads again and the Clintonites are in TOTAL DENIAL about it, making excuses and passing blame as usual.

We citizens of all race, gender and age deserve to fall in love with the USA again and we could NOT POSSIBLY do it with another Clinton as our President!

It's obvious that the Clinton's have planted their SEEDS OF HATE again and they will continue to water and nourish that nasty emotion until we send them back home!

Bush + Clinton + Bush + Clinton = A hateful and divided America.

Wake up America, I miss your love and I'm weary from your hate!

In 2000 a candidate tricked people into voting for him because he shared the same last name as a former president. I'm just saying that it could happen again.

Jimmy of LA, CA, a self-identified republican, writes:

"When you look at the former greats, Reagan, JFK etc., they all had one very important thing in common, Americans beleived that they were the truth."

This is the kind of nonsense fed to the not-so-bright voters. Jimmy, do you have a clue what in the world your statement means??????????????

Let's pray HARD together. Lord, SWEET JESUS, keep Jimmy and his kind at home on the election day. They know not what they're doing.

The only thing Bill dreams about is the White house with interns. It is shameful that Bill is living on past glory. He was not the BEST president but definitely well liked. Now it seems like he is hell bent upon erasing his likability factor even.

I supported of Bill Clinton's policy positions and achievements as President, but am unpleasently surprised am disappointed by the petty tone, parsed content and low level of his campaign rhetoric regarding Barack Obama. Count me as a Southern, centrist Democrat for Obama.

He IS running against both Clintons. What a ridiculous statement. Was he looking for sympathy? They are husband and wife and of course they will support each other. No one should expect anything less then that. Once Hillary is in office, Bill will continue to support her. The lesson's learned between the two of them will make for great decision making. Bill's been there and done that for 8 years and so the ccountry will get two for the price of one....in a way Obama is running scared and is trying to pull out all the tricks. The problem is the complaints are becoming weaker and weaker everyday. I got caught up in the Obama wave initially due mainly to Oprah...btw, I love Oprah. But since then I realized the man is nothing more then a great immitator of great speakers such as MLK and JFK.....You can immitate MLK and JFK all you want but that does not mean you are them. Speaking like them does not equate to thinking and acting like them. He talks a good talk but has NO experience to rely on at all! A vote for Obama is a vote for an army of faceless appointees he will bring on to run the country. I don't want to cast a random vote...at least with HIllary, I know what I'll get since Bill was pretty good for 8 years. Certainty is nothing to laugh about. This country is at a cross-road and rolling the dice on our future for the next 4 years is too dangerous and harmful for all of us. Sign, Black woman vote for Hillary 2008!

2 Clintons and a corrupt media to be exact..

"Educated Woman"

You do not know what you are talking about. In NYC and NYS she is most respected person. After 9/11 she was active in securing all the help New York need. If you go anywhere in NY and ask who the people going to vote for they have all said HRC. Not because of Preident Bill Clinton. And to all you say that it Mayor Giullani, that not true. Truth about Giulllani has come out. He most ineffective mayor. Ask FDNY, NYPD, PANYNJ.

Aida,

People will stay and do stupid things when they're supporting someone they care about. It doesn't mean that's the candidates viewpoint. Your post is exactly why I think caucuses should be eliminated and replaced with primaries. This "open forum" voting reminds me of something from an early 20th century county fair.

HILLARY '08!

As a conservative who knows many, many conservatives, the one thing that unites us is this animosity towards the Clintons. We feel none of that for Barack, a man who truly can dispose of the bitterness in this country. The Clinton's? Please. How would you Dems feel if George W was running again? Well that's how we feel about the Clinton's. Our country just does not need this.

Hey Obama...go back to Chicago and try to help out your buddy Resko!! Read the ChicagoSunTImes.com article....yeah right...he doesn't take any illegal money for his campaigns!!...What a crock Obama is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May I say that Obama is feeling the defeat. He is giving up. What is he going to do when bigger problems comes in his way. Is he going to go crying to his wife.

poor baby. ROFL.... Obama is that why you ran off to you house instead of making a statement in NV after your loss. Has anyone even asked obama about his affiliations with Syria and the Bushes??? Research people , you have the internet find out the truth about all the candidates.

not two clintons: one philosophy...
interestingly enough, it's a philosophy that is much like obama's, only he has yet to develop the connections, the skill set, or the track record to get going on "day one," as they say...
HILLARY '08!!!

I thought we were in a democracy, not a dynasty. We've already had the dynasty of Bush's, now the Clinton's (who are fast friends with the Bush's, especially former President Clinton) want to take their turn. It's time for something new. Obama can beat the suits off of Hillary, if he runs against just her. She cannot win by herself. I never thought the Clinton's played such dirty politics. It makes me sick. I had a lot of respect for the family. But then again, she is originally from Little Rock, AK, but became a senator of NY. It's a lot of twisted stuff going on. Then again, being from SC, a lot of our people still live in the mindset that Bill Clinton is the Black moses–he's the first Black President (Bull). Perhaps he feels threatened (ha!) They should open their eyes. I am surprised at the so-called elite, professional leaders, clergy and even some southern civil rights leaders standing up for Clinton. Grinning and skinning, almost slobbering at the mouth. Most of them think that if they get Hillary, they're getting Bill Clinton back in the Whitehouse. They don't really believe this woman will run the Whiitehouse on her own. Have they forgotten this is a man they voted to impeach for all his lies. This is an evil man who has shown his real face to America with his mean unsolicited tactics. It's all a front. I'm still believing they stole the votes in NH–they had to. A page from the Bush's playbook of Florida. I'm for Obama. He's the best man for the job. He's fresh, he believes in change and togetherness across the isles. He want's to merge the red and blue. I'm for Obama.

Hillary stayed in the marriage because of just one thing – Bill would make sure she got elected QUEEN!!!! If she loses, she'll dump him in my opinion.

I am a registered Republican and I am voting for Obama. He is the best chance we have to have another JFK! And like JFK did with LBJ, why doesn't Obama recruit John Edwards as his running mate and together they gang up on Hillary??????
Of course, Edwards would have to bow out of the presidential race, wait a day or two then announce his teaming up with Obama!!

Hillary must not get into the White House! She is nothing but White Trash who thinks she is superior to the average person. She thinks the country is a bunch of sheep and she is our savior!!!!

You can say you want a woman to be president – and it may be good for our country to EVENTUALLY have a woman president – JUST NOT THIS ONE!!!!!
Also – we would have to have two qualified women running against each other – that would be an appropriate match up!

Right now our country needs a black president MORE than it needs a woman president. Obama will have a healing effect on our society. Too many people – at least 50% HATE HILLARY anyway!!!

GO OBAMA!!!

Africans Americans do need to open their eyes. Everyone benefited when Bill Clinton was in office. There was no special treatment given to any one culture. The only thing Bill did was shadow his Presidency and the African Americans fell for the oldest trick in the book. "Let's hire a lot of African Americans to keep them quiet"

The Clintons are not the "Great White Hope" of the African American community. They never have been, and never will be. Neither is Obama, nor Romney, nor McCain or any other candidate running for the seat..

This Presidential election is extremely important, the race is not over, our country in in turmoil. Issues below are the importance for EVERY FAMILY:

1.) Health Care
2.) Education Reform
3.) Employment
4.) Tax Reform
5.) Protecting America

Open your eyes America......vote for the candidate who will address your concerns, not their own agenda.

I think its funny that people say Obama is whining when Hillary quite literally CRIED because it was "so tough" Please!!!!!

The Clintons are playing good cop bad cop. Plain and simple. Ever since she cried he says all the negative things and she just smiles and makes jokes.

toni, how is Hillary ready. Where would she be without being the wife a former president? That is not sexist, that is just fact? Obama is here on his own, unlike Hillary. Hillary sold out Kerry in '04 bc she wanted to run in '08 which could not happen if Kelly won. Those are the types of people you are supporting.

Yet again CNN, you post the same anti-Clinton story twice on the ticker!!!

Oh Dear.

Please, someone explain to me how Hillary represents change in America.

How can you have change when the listing of past presidents goes Bush > Clinton > Bush > Clinton? Hillary represents entrenched Washington business-as-usual and people should recognize that fact.

Does anyone realize that terrorism grew into a force capable of striking the United States under the presidency of Bill Clinton? Does anyone else realize that Bill Clinton gave us the mess that is NAFTA? And Bill Clinton weakened our military in both numbers and morale.

While I will conceed that the economy was good under Clinton, you cannt give him 100% of the credit for that. There are WAY too many other factors at play in a global economy to lay all the praise at the feet of Bill Clinton.

I have voted Republican in the past 3 elections. I wont be this year unless the Democrats run Hillary as their candidate.

There are some things that are important to me that I dont agree with most Republican candidates on:

Ending the war in Iraq
Gun control
A fair tax plan that treats all Americans equally
An energy policy that doesnt rely on foreign oil
An immigration policy that doesnt break apart families and provides a means for people here illegally to stay here legally
Privitizing Social Security

While there are numerous issues that I generally dont agree with Democrats on, I have come to realize that most of those issues are moral issues that cant be solved with legislation. So, when I looked closely at each candidate on both the Republican and Democratic side I am choosing to vote for Barack Obama. I will not, under any circumstance, vote for Hillary Clinton.

I could care less that Hillary is female. I have no qualms about casting my vote for a female president. I just cant stand the thought of casting my vote for Hillary. She and Bill will say and do anything to win. Even when it involves being dishonest, disrespectful, and deceitful.

We need change. We need someone with fresh ideas. We need someone who will speak to the leaders of nations we have alienated over the past 10-20 years. We need someone who isnt tied into speical interest groups. We need someone who can unite America (stop talking about JUST uniting the Democratic party). We need someone who lead us into a future filled with hope, not fear. We need Barack Obama!

"People thought Hillary was too involved in Bills campaign."

Really? I don't recall that – at all. Is this more of the "experience" she claims to have?

Amy,
There is nothing for Obama to call Bill out on the carpet for. Anyone can campaign for anyone else. Last time I checked, we still live in a Democracy. Is Obama and his supporters so far left that you all think we live in a communist state? Is this what we have to look forward to?

"If Obama can't handle two Clintons, how can he be expected to handle the agressive governments of Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China, to name only a few."

Well, I guess that puts the Clinton in good company!

short answer- yes we want BIll too. happy now

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Susan January 21, 2008 8:25 am ET

Think about it people ….if you vote for Hillary …you get Bill too!!! Do we really want another Slick Willy in the White House? Come on People………Bill Clinton should keep his mouth shut……….He does not sound like a supportive spouse on the campaign trail……….he sounds like he is running for president himself……….Do we really want more of the same politicians in the White House…..we have been there and done that……..Please people ……..wake up!!!!!! Hillary is full of it.and so is Bill………..WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!

stop crying and get over it!!!
welcome to the big leagues obama.
this is the world of politics and only
the strong survive.

Watching the Clinton political machine at work, reminds me of some sort of South American dictatorship. The reigning despot is forced by world opinion to step down and to hold “free” elections. So, the dictator nominates a candidate and then goes out and campaigns for the candidate. Nobody is surprised when opponents disappear and the dictator’s candidate wins. Is this what we want in America?

The office of President of the United States has been intentionally and constitutionally separated from the legislative and judicial branches to preserve undue influence in the operation of government. I strongly believe that the same should hold true as it applies to political campaigns. We don’t need to return to the days of political bosses and political intimidation. It is absolutely disgraceful that Hillary has to use her husband’s station as a former President to gain political advantage. This gives her “special access” and privilege not available to the other candidates.

Of course why should privilege be a problem for the Clintons? They have generations of white privilege behind them and will not hesitate to use it while claiming to be champions of people of color. Bill Clinton has been anointed “The First Black President”. I find that title patronizing and insulting but it seems many prominent black leaders are comfortable enough with it to parrot the title every chance they get.

Hillary wants to keep race and gender from the campaigning but is quick to use both to her advantage. If it isn’t the spontaneous moments of female emotion, it’s her reminders that this is a historic time because a black and a female is running for office. If that black should take issue with something, Hillary’s attack dog, Bill-the-First-Black-President is set loose.

So America in Bill’s own words-“Give me a break!”

Obama sounds like a sour loser. Elizabeth Edwards and Michelle Obama also campaign for their spouses and say things about the other canidates so are we going to start attacking the spouses now? If he can handle the Cintons then the republicans will bury him. He's not vetted yet, he will crumble to the republicans if what Bill Clinton says gets him all rattled the republicans will pull out everything and won't care. Even though some people don't like Bill Clinton he still has a huge following and if Obama starts attacking someone who's not running in this election like Bill Clinton he may separate the democrated party. So much for the polictics of hope. Are we also going to attack people who endorse canidates also?

Hillary and slick willie Clinton must not be allowed any more access to power. They abused what they had when they quickie pardoned all those felons for profit. Consider that slick willie was a felon himself for evading being drafted until good ole boy, Jimmy Carter, the worst President in the last 100 years, pardoned him. Don’t put these two crooks back in the White House.

"I see Clinton has gone to a black community in New York and asked her black supporters to make an announcement, with her standing there, to not make their decision based on color."

Well can you blame her? The media is totally focused on how much the black community has backed Obummer, and how she lost the black vote in Nevada...making it sound like no blacks in the USA will vote for her.

You Obummer backers must be a bunch of male chauvinists and just can't stand the thought of a woman being in charge of this country, regardless of the FACT that she's the only person qualified for the job. Tell your daughters they can't really grow up and follow their dreams, because they're girls. Get with the 21st century people!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008

Rus said: " When the Clintons are down they fight hard, no matter who the opponent is. Everything that's happening just now confirms my feeling that Obama's tendency is to unite and look forward, and the Clinton's tendency is to do whatever it takes to win. I'm much more comfortable with the former. At the same time, I'm delighted to see Obama respectfully defend himself against false accusations, rather than take the high road to failure (like Kerry)."

I could not have said it better myself.....anyone seen "Wag the Dog"? Or remember "it depends on what your definition of 'is' is"?? Or maybe everybody just loves them cause he plays the saxophone, and she cries...
"

Hillary is not ready to be president

Hillary's endorsement by the Black church in Harlem is rather comical. She wanted it to look like the Black community is behind her only---how Black is Harlem now? There has been so much gentrification that you can stand on the subway platform at 110th and Lenox and see more whites than Blacks at certain times. Oh Hillary, you are so sneaky. Your husband was one of the wealthy people who bought into Harlem and made it next to impossible for most Black Harlemites to even DREAM of buying real estate. Yeah, sure Harlem is behind you.

IF YOU THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW, WAIT UNTIL THE REBUPLICANS GET A HOLD OF YOU. YOU AI'NT SEEN NOTHING YET!

SO can Hillary not stand up on her own two feet without Bill??? NOPE! She is not fit for the White house.

I think it's hilarious that the minute Obama stands up for himself, and calls Bill Clinton out on the carpet, people are calling him a crybaby. LOL! The Clintons are toxic, as anyone who is really being objective can see. Obama is just stating an obvious fact that it's not the Hillary and Bill tag team in '08.

Here's the thing...the moderate Republicans and Independants will not vote for Hillary in the general election, especially if McCain is the nominee for the GOP. In fact, if McCain is the nominee, many life long democrats will consider McCain over Hillary. Do the math. She's not gonna make it in the long run.

Check out the head to head polls between Democrats and Republicans on RealClearPolitics.com. Obama blows Hillary out of the water in every matchup. America, it is up to us. Let's not blow it for another 8 years.

Go Obama!

I, for one, am getting a little sick of the Clinton's. I did not get to vote for Bill's first term (too young) but voted for his second term. And as someone who almost always (so far always) votes Democratic, I find their arrogance about their rightful place in the White House to be insulting!

This is not the 90's anymore, and Clinton, although a good President, was the beneficiary of many things beyond his control (internet boom) that caused the great economy of the 90's. YOU CAN'T GO BACK!

I am afraid that we are going to nominate someone based on their HUSBAND'S record from the past, instead of looking forward at whom would be best to lead our country in the future! If you want an arrogant micromanager, find vote Clinton, but we don't need a micromanager. We need a leader with the ability to inspire, the ability to bring people together, instead of divide. That is Obama.

And I know alot of people say this, but if it is Clinton that get's the nomination, I will hopefully be voting for McCain, or a third party.

More proof that Obama is not ready for the big show. What a whiner! When is he going to run on his plans? All he does is think he can get in on this dream speech alone, and the rest of the time he's whining about his opponents! What's he going to do when there's a world crisis if two terrorist leaders are against him at one time? Whine? Talk about a man who's just not strong enough to hold the office of POTUS! My husband and I won't be casting our votes for him.

BUSH (Sr)-Clinton -Bush (Jr)-Clinton

If my son is going to read his history book like this that may span 28 years of US presidency, what will I answer when he asks me..."Dad, why two families administered us for that long. Weren't there any other qualified candidate?"

"Son, it is not about qualified people, it is about how media plays who is qualified and once you get into the door, you stay there as long as possible and get your wife, son...."

Folks, wake up-father-son; husband-wife– we are not living in the middle-east or some autocratic regime. It is the US and I resist to be ruled by two families.

Enough is enough.

Obama '08

If anyone has been whining it has been the Clinton TEAM. I can't believe that those of you that are praising Hillary really think she can win against McCain or Romney, she can't. Because many of the Democrats are fed up with the Clinton Bush Dynasties. I for one will register as an Independent if Hillary gets the nomination. I hear that from other Dems as well, this is how devisive she is. I couldn't bring myself to vote for any of the Republicans running, but I may have to sit this one out.

If Bill has this much involvement, could you imagine what he would do if she were to win?

This is a clear way of getting around Term Limits.

It is pretty obvious to everyone that the good cop / bad cop thing is what is going on. And it is very unseemly for a former President to be so negative, and to lose his temper as he did in Nevada when arguing with a TV report about the Nevada caucus. Also, Clinton's campaign manager was on the CBS morning show yesterday and he was obnoxious - talking at the same time as Obama's campaign manager...and why Bob Schieffer didn't stop that and let Obama's manager speak without being interrupted is beyond me. I hope Obama wins the nomination; if Clinton wins, I can't see how she could offer Obama the vice presidency (which would only make sense since Obama is such a strong candidate) with a straight face after all this negativity. If she does not think that Obama has the experience to be President (which is her clear messsage, although I don't agree with that) then she'd have a very hard time explaining how Obama has the experience to be vice president, since the VP needs to be ready to assume the President's responsibilities at a moment's notice.

maybe Bill Clinton will do anything necessary to keep a Black man out of the white house, maybe that 's what all this is about . not so much that he wants to be president again . He may have did a little for Black people while in the whitehouse . i don.t see nothing that he did so special for Black people. somebody please tell me , what he did so special for Black people .Black people need to open their eyes at the game He played and Hillary is the same as He. I Beleive that if the American people put them back in the white house there will be NO CHANGE. I beleive in my heart that these people are more about making history. IN the white house they are going to do as little as they can get by with. This is not a game .eight years they were there in the WHITE HOUSE and what did they do?

And : I feel like I'm running against both Actors Obama and Oprah Winfrey

It could be Hillary!

Susan

Since my first comment was suppressed , Here are my comments again:

I think Edwards and Obama are in race against two Clintons . This is rather unfortunate moment in Politics. I would say Clintons are running dictatorship in democratic party. When the Nevada caucus debate was going on, Bill Clinton was in LA at the same time speaking to group of people. Clintons can be in two locations at same time.But Obama and Edwards cannot do that.How can anyone compete against them in fair and justified manner?

That's why this should be called the Billary Clinton Campaign !!!

Baracka Hussein Obama, the great uniter, is on a crash course to self destruction. February 5th my friends. He and his campaign are already starting to crumble. He's tearing apart the party. His supporters are mean spirited people, it's really sad.

What's wrong Baracka? Is Oprah and Usher on your campaign trail not enough for you? I can't fathom that a political candidate is complaining because his opponent's spouse is involved in the campaign. He's crying foul. Unbelievable. Well, at least the American people are beginning to see the real Baracka Hussein Obama. The crybaby. Is Hillary crying to the press that Oprah is stumping for Obama?

The Baracka Hussein Obama campaign is showing their inexperience and lack of class. They nevere put a stop to the racist ads in Nevada. Obama never congratulates Hillary on her wins. Too bad. This is the guy you want to run the largest super power in the World? I don't think so.

If the Clintons get elected based on this kind of campaigning it would be absolutely shameful. For either Clinton to accuse Obama of inconsistency on Iraq- the same Bill Clinton that said HE opposed Iraq from the beginning despite being on record as having supported it; the same Hillary Clinton that voted for the war then insults the intelligence of the American people by saying it wasn't a war vote--if we elect this, we get the government we deserve. This is blatant deceit by a pair of politicians I once admired, but have increasingly shown themselves as being willing to do or say anything to get elected.

Where are my comments? I was the first to submit it last night and I could view my comment after submission but it disappeared suddenly.

I think Hillary only stayed married to Bill so she could become a Senator, and then eventually take her shot at the White House. Can you imagine what his life will be like if she doesn't win? There will be hell to pay from Hillary. She is running on the fact that her last name is Clinton. She is running on her husband's record, not her own. It is sad that the first woman running for president is doing so on the coattails of her husband. Her cheating husband no doubt. What a weird, twisted, dysfunctional relationship they have. Do we want to bring that back to the White House again? It's as if Bill is running for his 3rd term. America, please wake up and move on from the Clinton nightmare. The Bush and Clinton families have been in power for 20 years. Let's move on and have a fresh start.

WHAT I WROTE BEFORE IS NOW CLEAR. CLINTON BENEFIS FROM ANY RACIAL HEAT AND THE CLINTONS HAVE SUCCESSFUL PUT IT ON THE TABLE. I DONT FEEL THE ARE BIGOTS BUT THEY HAVE NO QUALMS ABOUT USING THE LATENT BIGOTRY IN A LARGE NUMBER OF WHITES TO MAKE THEM STOP LOOKING AT OBAMA AS AN AMERICAN AND SEEING HIM ONLY AS BLACK. WHAT OBAMA SAID ABOUT REAGAN WAS IN FACT SO. SO DID HITLER CHANGE THINGS FOR GERMANY IT DOESN'T MAKE HIM ADMIRABLE IN MY EYES BUT THEY BOTH PRODUCED CHANGE. WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE THE CHANGE OF A BRIGHT IMAGINATIVE PERSON OR A PHILOSPHICALLY STERILE WONK. THATS WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH CLINTON – A LOT OF FAILED PROGRAMS LIKE THE MEDICAL EFFORT.

MD,NY

I hate to admit this however I do feel Bill Clinton is quite active in this. I feel main reason is that Hillary is among the big boys who were really roughing her up. After all it is boys club. I have seen men do that at workplaces first hand. This is exactly what is happening. Men are territorial. Both Edward and Obama were ganging up on HIllary. It has been seen during debates. Fortunately Bill is there. He is coming into this game to tackle boys club.
I hate to admit this however it is true. Obama has done everything and anything to play dirty in this campaign. Now rules have change with Bill in the picture. Bill is like a wall protecting Hillary from the Boys and it is working. All of sudden Obama is starting to feel the heat.

Obama- yes you are against two clintons just the way Hillary is against two Obamas.

earth to Obama, earth to Obama.....you are!! too obvious this is what would happen. it was expected. Bill does the dirty work (though they've both been involved with dirty work for many years).

sanctimonious, it should have said

You know, people, GWB has committed so many worse acts than what happened in the Oval Office with Bill, and he is still not impeached because the rabid Republicans who spent time and money LOOKING for something to impeach Bill with turn their heads while Bush laughs at the Constitution. Personally, I will vote for ANY Democrat to keep the santimonious, free-spending, power-grabbing, lying Republicans out of the White House. Why in the world does everyone keep bringing up Clinton's "horrible" lies? My God, do you think that nearly every president before him and after had a perfect personal life? Did anyone think JFK was having tea with Marilyn Monroe and other starlets? No, but the Congress at the time realized there were more important things than delving into a President's personal life. The Republicans could find no other reason to get Bill than to trap him into lying about a personal (yes, bad, but no one died because of it) affair.Meanwhile, most of the accusers were having their own affairs. And you'd think from some of these posts that Bill is the worst person ever to cross the threshhold of the White House. I don't agree with adultery either, but given a choice, I'll take that over the fascism of the current group.

It's so unfair!!!!

Thank god Michelle Obama and Elizabeth Edwards haven't been on the campaign trail attacking other candidates!

I have advice for Mr. Obama, who I respect a great deal, and his supporters. Stop playing the victim. This is a presidential campaign, not Sunday school. It didn't look good on Hillary, who I also respect a great deal, and it doesn't look good on you.

The only thing it will do is disenfranchise you.

At the start of the campaign (when HRC was well ahead in the polls), Bill Clinton said 'the nice thing about this Democratic primary is that I don't have to be against anybody'. Bill at that time liked all the candidates, and he said this repeatedly. When the Clintons are down they fight hard, no matter who the opponent is. Everything that's happening just now confirms my feeling that Obama's tendency is to unite and look forward, and the Clinton's tendency is to do whatever it takes to win. I'm much more comfortable with the former. At the same time, I'm delighted to see Obama respectfully defend himself against false accusations, rather than take the high road to failure (like Kerry).

As a Democrat, I don't want a talking head spewing rhetoric as a form of policy. You only need to look at history, both US and World, for previous examples. The Obama supporters insist for the need for change. Well, I was reminded of change by the 60's Hippie movement; change by the feminist movement; or change by the sexual revolution. What are the results of such euphoria for change? A majority of Americans beguiled by that same word have installed George Bush twice and are complicit in this national political fiasco. Experience trumps rhetoric.

Clinton 08, time for measured and thoughtful change!

I am tired of hearing how all Hillary has is Bill. What has Bill Clinton really said that is untrue about Obama's comments about the war? When Michelle Obama and Elizabeth Edwards were attacking Hillary where was Bill? He did not attack them. It is stupid to think that Bill being Hillary's spouse would not defend her as the others have done for their spouses. I am concerned about issues instead of the mudslinging. On the issues Hillary is the winner hands down. Obama has no substance or at least I haven't heard it yet. Change is good but it takes more than just talking about it. We may not like our system of government but it is what you have to work with. Hillary can work in that system to create the change we need. I believe Obama would be eaten alive by the republicans.

Barack, when I first listened to you, I was really impressed. However, more and more I am beginning to see that you are just the same old, same old. The first time I felt that you may not be what I thought was when you made the comment “you are nice enough, Hillary”. It was not the words itself, but the way they were delivered.

As I democrat, I am happy to see that you are able to mobilize so many new, and mostly young voters. Now I am beginning to feel that many of these voters are only “interest” in Barack, and not the issues. Otherwise, how can they say that they would rather vote for the Republicans than for Senator Clinton? Obviously, they don’t understand the fundamental differences between the two parties. I sincerely hope that when the Democratic candidate is chosen, whoever it may be, the other two top candidates will encourage their supporters to rally behind him/her. The US, and the free world, needs a strong US President, and in my opinion, the best person for that job lies within the democrats. To me, any of the three democratic front runners is better than what the republicans have to offer. Yes, the campaign is getting heated and somewhat dirty right now. This is understandable, to a certain extent, considering what the stakes are. I don’t think either camp can honestly say that they are better than the other in that regard. But please folks, keep in mind what this is eventually all about: determining the next PRESIDENT of the USA. Obviously, I would think that Obama would like it to be him, but I cannot believe that he would prefer a Republican to another Democrat.

January 21, 2008 8:38 am

Good cop/bad cop? Now they are using CNN headlines? LOL. I'm laughing so hard my stomach hurts.

misrepresenting both “my record of opposition to the war in Iraq” and “our approach to organizing in Las Vegas,”

What record??? I was against the war, but I wasn't in a possition to hear what was said in the Senate neither was Sen. Obama. He was not Senator yet. With his voting record of Not Voting, 113/383 times chances are really good he would have NOT voted or voted like 2/3 of the Senate voted. Also, need I remind everyone that it passed in the Senate 77-23, these men and women were lied too by our current adm. Hindsight is a beautiful thing isn't it.

His organization in Las Vegas would of been just fine if he had won, but since he lost all of a sudden it's a problem to blame on Bill Clinton.

He's campaigning for his wife. Just because he's a former president doesn't matter. Obama's wife is campaigning for her husband. Obama has Oprah, it doesn't matter. Bill's not the one running, Oprah is not the one running.

This is no way to run a campaign. He's coming off as childish and spoiled because he didn't get his way. Has to blame it on someone, hey, why not the Clintons. Let's not blame it on the Union who supported him and ran those negative ads about Clinton. In my opinion, that ad and his using the spanish slogan, "yes we can", hurt him alot more than anything Bill Clinton has said.

The blame game never works.

Totally unfair. Bill.... stay the heck outta it!!!!!

Huh???
when did south carolina became deciding factor. Jesse Jackson won S. carolina. It didn't take him any further. If Obama wins S. Carolina so what. He is not going to win the nomination. forget about being president.

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theo January 21, 2008 4:32 am ET

Clinton did not do to well among the black voters in Nevada, I think if the same happens in south Carolina, Obama will take that state and go all the way.

Yes you are, Obama. And, guess what? There are many Americans who are sick to death of the both of them!

I don't think Hillary is woman enough or ready to be president if she can't stand up for herself. It's time she puts on her big girl underwear and fends for herself.

I want a leader who isn't sending out her crabby husband to yell at the neighbors! Yes, Hilllary you are a grown up now, and you have to stand on your own two feet in heels and in flats.

I can't wait for all the self-righteous, indignant fingerpointing to start from hubby- boy and the victim routine to start from the so-called feminist.

What a total embarassment to our country this couple has become.

poor NObama. Hillary is running against Michelle also. Its just no one cares or likes her is not Hillary or Bills problem. And if he cant take someone calling out the facts, then he is not ready for President.

Anybody but Obama!!!

Ohhhhh Obama
Your dirty tricks are good, Clinton’s bad?

You have played the race card and engaged in dirty tricks throughout the campaign.

Did you really think you could play every dirty trick in (and out) of the book and no one would challenge you? Now you are nervous because Hillary's husband is campaigning for her and criticizing you baseless attacks on her.

You have better learn, you haven't have a free pass to falsely accuse your opponents, defame their character, and belittle the hard work and civil rights achievements of the Clintons.
It is shameless as democrat to praise Reagan and not Clinton. For many people is Bill Clinton still a hero and it takes some arrogance to denounce the good works he and Hillary have done. It is exactly this sort of negative campaigning that turns people off.
You are not JFK or MLK; these shoes are too big for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ernesto

I agree with Barrack. The Clintons seem to have something negative to say just before each contest. It worked in New Hampshire and Nevada. It is sad that we continue to reward this kind of campain tactic.

Think about it people ....if you vote for Hillary ...you get Bill too!!! Do we really want another Slick Willy in the White House? Come on People.........Bill Clinton should keep his mouth shut..........He does not sound like a supportive spouse on the campaign trail..........he sounds like he is running for president himself..........Do we really want more of the same politicians in the White House.....we have been there and done that........Please people ........wake up!!!!!! Hillary is full of it.and so is Bill...........WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!

Anyone who says they are a democrat but will not vote for Hillary Clinton if she is the nominee is just lying. Everyone knows it is too important, there is too much at stake, for 4 more years of republican rule, even a moderate like John McCain. If you're not lying, then you are REALLY stupid. One more conservative on the supreme court will set our country back 50 years!!!! We MUST all rally behind the democratic nominee, whoever it is, and take back our country.

I wonder if Obama wrote the speech or did someone else write it. I have yet to hear anything positive that Obama is going to do for this country. I have only seen him touch lightly on the changes Americans will want to see. Obama should not make the mistake that all of us are going to vote for him because he is Black. If he do not win the election maybe Oprah will give him his own tv show.

On Martin Luther King Jr. holiday you have a chance to make his dream a reality when a person is judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

As an Australian I wish I could vote I have seen both of them and Obamas character has earnt my respect.

Hillary has shown her charater and earnt my contempt.

I hope you guys make the right choice this time America please no more Bush's and please no more Clinton's. Remember the second ones are always the worst !

Bush snr then Bush jnr now B Clinton then H Clinton ?

Obama is what I as an Australian believe both the USA and the world needs.

Vote well and vote based on truth!

Obama had to say this publicly. Clinton has been given a wide berth because he is a past president. However, he has been given notice, not just from the Obama campaign but by senior members of the Democratic party, that it what he is doing is harmful and unseemingly for a past president and it will not go unanswered as Clinton has crossed the line.

It should be worrying that Hilary Clinton is unable to win by standing on her own two feet.

Obama needs to quit whinning. He uses every dirty trick he can to win votes. But complains about running against Bill and Hillary. This again show his weakness and inexperience. Obama wants a free ride to the White House. If You can't take the crap,then don't dish it out.

Hey Eric, please tell us what Bill Clinton lied about – except the obvious personal relationship with another adult outside his marriage.

Oh well, two Clintons put together don't even make one decent president. Nonetheless, what he says is true. It's like Bill is out making speeches and running his own campaign for office, except he is pathetic and needs to go away for good. Slick Willy loves the attention, so of course he will try and create controversy. On the other hand, I see good qualities with Obama, but he is too polished with no substance. He is getting cocky and likes to talk some trash, which is not what the country needs. Despite his likeable demeanor and great talk of change, he does not have the experience or details to make this happen. (yet) Please vote McCain!!

Is it beyond the realm of possibility that Bill Clinton may distort the facts? Coming from someone who has trouble admitting the truth even when confronted with it, I am amazed that so many people give him a free pass without fact checking the statements he's making. If Bill Clinton continues to knee-cap Barack Obama, the Clinton campaign risks losing Democrats like me in the general election.

35 Years experience goes back to Hillary's days as the Governor's wife in the state of Arkansas and championing similar type issues there. You seem ok with giving Obama all 11 years when he's just been elected to the Illinois Senate, and work within the state house first; but Hillary's been elected to the Congress since 2000, White House for 8 years, and was in the Governor's mansion for several terms before then. I don't mind a healthy debate on the facts, but please have some. If you are a Democrat and don't support the nominated Democrat who is elected, you're doing the same thing that happened to Al Gore and John Kerry, and deserve the crap the Republicans shovel down your throat. Stand firm in your beliefs, but don't let down the party again. We don't need flip flopping folks to vote for a Republican. If you don't like the nominee, fine; just don't vote. Those that do support will be strong enough for you too; and you will benefit because of it. I'm so sick and tired of people talking as if Bill Clinton didn't do huge changes for America; because he did. You can't find one political scholar to say anything negative about his politics. His personal conduct and behavior was far less severe to our image abroad than George Bush's; yet George is still in office after lying to the American people, continuing to lie to the American people; and kiling our heroes. Yet, you don't have outrage and disguist for him; but for someone who balanced the budget, had a $586 trillion surplus, increased jobs, put more police officers and civil workers in jobs; you want to wipe him off the record books; give me a break. In Bill's own words, "that's the biggest fairy tale" I have ever seen. Wake up. The presidency is not a popularity contest, Hillary and Obama are not on American Idol, they are running for the highest office in the World, and you relegate them to "like" or "dislike" like a five year old in first grade, do you like me, i like you. It's distasteful. Stand for your beliefs and if you have them; but don't trade your party; we don't need that right now.

Wow, Joe, thank you for your comment on Hillary... Brilliant!

"Did she cry at Katrina ? Did she cry at 911 Did she cry for all the blokes yours and ours that died after she voted for bushes iraq war ? No to all !

Did she cry when she though she was going to lose ? Yes!"

I agree with you wholeheartedly. haha Oddly enough, I think Obama being not used to being a politician one of his best assets. The Clinton team, surely are politicians and yes, of course they will say or do anything to get elected. Obama seems to really believe in what he is saying, where as who knows what Hillary thinks or believes besides the fact that she is an outspoken enemy of the Republicans.

I don´t want a repeat of the 50/50 Bush vs Gore or 50/50 Bush vs Kerry type of election. Obama seems to be the only Democratic candidate who has the energy, charisma, and ideas to bring both parties together, to actually pass laws... come up with some solutions to these huge problems our nation is facing. Edwards is great too, but doesn´t have the momentum or vast unilateral support that Obama has. Please don´t let Hillary win this election for her celebrity, her "friends" of influence, or her husband. She should win it because she is the best candidate. In my opinion she has too many enemies on the Republican side and therefore won´t be able to bring our country together as a Democratic President and might even lose (!) to a Republican candidate like McCain.

Also I read a speech that Michelle Obama gave where she said (I´m paraphrasing here) "How would it feel to have a president who knows what it´s like to be on food stamps? To grow up in a single parent household? To be poor yet fight his way through Columbia and Harvard Universities?" Has Hillary ever been on foodstamps?? No! She had struggles of her own, but Obama´s diverse background can actually help him relate to real people, normal people, people who have hardships like you and me... Do the right thing and vote Obama.

2 against 1 is not fair.

Too much divisiveness seems to come from Hillary and Bill. I believe Obama is the better candidate to bring the country together more.

If Obama pretend to compare promise of "change" to that of President John F. Kennedy , he will need to show much more than rethoric and trite sounding slogans such as "I'm fired up!" / "Are you ready to go?" .

Thanks to a bungling Republican Administration, these are difficult times and the problems to be solved are many and urgent.

American voter need much more than crowds-warming slogans.

OBAMA the Clintons probably feel they are running against two Obama's & two Edwards don't forget your wives are either by your side or in another place campaigning for you giving them heck...do you think we are stupid....another thing everytime something is said by the Clintons the Obama or the black leadership start the race card crap....I would have no problem voting for a black person for president but I do not feel the black leadership such as Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Jim Clyburn, Donna Brazzella, Roland Martin & Jesse Jackson Jr. are ready. If Obama is the nominee or elected president everytime something is said the media is going to jump on it & spin it with the black leadership and that is all we are going to hear....you had better think about this before you put your support behind Obama.

He's absolutely right...
one takes the low road....
the other takes the low, low, road.....
then they get assassins to take the low, low, low, low road.....

They will indeed take whatever road...takes them to the White House.

Now it's not just about who's fighting dirtier to win the race by 'using' the race card, but about who's more stupid by showing support for either candidatel. Seems to me that it's time, once again, to go beyond the rhetoric of who's black, who's not black, and who's 'evil' and who's not, to looking at experience and positions of both candidates in an honest and comprehensive manner.

The 'blogger' who claimed that Clinton only got to run for president because she happened to marry Bill Clinton who became president, should also note that part of the reason that Obama managed to rise to the top of the public mindset so quickly is because he just happens to be black.

As for experience – it's not simply 'years' in the state or federal legislature but what bills were initiated, supported or voted on by each candidate. In short, were they 'active' while sitting in the legislature.

And as for spousal support – if you're going to run ramshod over Bill Clinton's record of infedelity, and how that 'hurts' his support for his wife's bid for the presidency, then in all fairness you should be prepared to cover the support that Michele Obama is giving to her husband and his bid.

Mrs. Obama has also made comments to encourage black voters to sympathize with, favour her husband 'because he is black'. Yet supporters of Obama fail to make mention of this when they rail against Mr. Clinton for his views on Obama's positons or experience.

If you're going to sink to the level of insult then be prepared to get it back. In short, if it's ok to rehash Bill Clinton's infidelity as good reason note to vote for his wife, then it should be ok to rehash Obama's past as good reason not to support him. If you're not prepared to accept that – then stop with the useless insults, and start thinking in terms of 'record of experience'.

The comments made by Obama and his capaign staff about Bill Clinton sound interesting.

Is not Obama the one who started the MLK controversy by distorting the comments made by Hillary and were taken to task by prominent African-American leaders, including Andre Young who was one of the consistent civil rights fighters alongside MLK?

Did not his capaign call Hilary shameless in spanish language add?

Is not Obama the one who praised Ronald Reagan whom the labour union and the African-Americans were not too fond of?

As to the voter suppression by Obama camp in Nevada, did not Edwards campaign make the same complaint?

Did not Obama promise a positive campaign, but in every debate attacked Hillary?

His position on Iraq is a fair game as he claims he showed judgement by not voting when he had no voting right but then he voted for the funding after he said would not vote for it. Almost sounds like John Kerry's infamous line " I voted for it before I did not vote for it".

Is he not one who has attacked Hillary's Iraq vote again and again?

AMERICA IS NOT BUSH-CLINTON-BUSH-CLINTON LAND!!!

This is the reason why BUSH with CLINTON´s VOTE sent young men and women to fight nonsense Wars.In the name of democracy young americans a re dying evry day in Irak,Afghanistan. We are quick to criticize african leaders for not being democratic!!!

WHAT A DOUBLE STANDARD PEOPLE HAVE WE BECOME?
In the U.S.A we have 2 families ruling over the nation BUSH senior 4 years,Clinton 8 years,Bush junior 8 years and now again CLINTON.....

NO TO DYNASTY IN THE U.S.A!!

And we are here clapping and encouraging the Clinton establishment machinery to go on with their tricks,lies and intrigues...

BUT we the people,we are more than decided to STOP this NONSENSE!!!

They ( Dynastic Clans) will not withstand the waves of CHANGE WE BELIEVE IN.

OBAMA 08

Wake up voters, Bill is running for a third term under his wife's name. Obama is at least giving us a candidate who would prove that America can once again gain the respect of the people of other countries who have been so turned off by the present administration. Hillary is a female who runs and gets her husband to beat up on people who hurt her feelings. Some leader??

the bushes and clintons slept while our beds were burning . all these years later the hatred these idiots inspired has left our country and world on the brink ,

we have awoken . thats why so many vote against hillary . they will vote for any body but hillary or a bush clone .

i have read all of what barack says on the issues . he seems to want all sides to join together and fix our problems .

simply play his podcasts or visit his web site .

for once we are NOT choosing between the lesser of two evils .

we have some one who is clear .
we have obama who doesn't instill blind hatred like hillary .

bloomberg would make a fine vp
or edwards

peace

I am an 'older' feminist and am firmly supporting Barack Obama. I was once a political activist but have grown so sick and tired of business as usual..and to see the actions of the Clintons is sad. I voted for and supported Bill Clinton in past elections..but too much direct contact with the "clinton' machine turned me off to politics completely. As an 'older' woman, mother and grandmother, I honestly feel that Obama is the last hope for our country..and the in fighting and bickering is an old clinton trick..but the loser wiil not be Barack Obama, but all of us..who have an opportunity to save our beloved country. We have an opportunity to unite American, despite our differences in gender and race...how sad that both have been brought into this campaign. Do not assume that the media and Clinton campaign's efforts to drive a wedge between younger and older women will result in women voting for Hillary...I for one, will not..and my 'credentials' as a feminist are quite valid.

SPIN SPIN SPIN

Bottom line?

Obama didnt somehow know that Bill Clinton was her husband?

Stop COMPLAINING about the fact Bil Clinton carries a lot of weight.

You KNEW THAT long before you ever decided to run for president.

Obama:

We shall only campaign if I CAN CORNER THE HYPE OF CHANGE AND UTOPIA AND NOBODY TRIES TO UPSET MY APPLE CART.

This is the only thing allowed.

I OBJECT to anyone trying to campaign against me , when it DOESNT GO MY WAY.

I am on the same wave length as S Williams January 20, 2008 11:56 pm ET
Hillary will win the nomination.
That will induce Bloomberg to step in by mid-March as an independent.
He will walk away with anti-(B)illary, anti-republican, pro-Obama and pro-Edwards supporters.

After 9-11, I not only read about how black and white Americans were coming together, reaching out to one another, but felt it in a tangible way.
Obama continues on that path.
Bill and Hillary can get back into the White House only if they destroy that advance and continue on their path of polarization.

By winning New Hampshire in the destructive way they did, they already may have succeeded in their efforts. Their attack machine may have destroyed Obama but it has reinvigorated the racial and other polarizations that are sapping the energy of our people, white and black, and of our country. They really have destroyed hope for a better future in their attempts to go back to a more polarized country. It may have destroyed any real opportunity for the democrats to repair the destruction of our county and our way of life by Bush-Cheney-Rove-Rumsfield-Gonzales.

Oregon For OBAMA 08

If Hillary Clinton was to be the Nominee , America will have a Republican in the White House again.

I am a 51 year old white male , i voted for Clinton , and so did my wife.

Today we are both Independents that will vote Republican before we vote for Clintons again.

Hillary would most likely make a real good Vice President , after all she got real good at playing second fiddle to all of Bills girl friends.

For right now Bill can play the bull dog and attack. The problem is a few days from now the media will start to spin it as Bill being strong and Hillary being weak. This will force Bill to sit down and obama will come back.

I, persoanally, feel sorry for either Mrs Clinton or Obama--they have a lot to prove and which ever of them gets the nomination–and goes on to be president–had better do an outstanding job–or there will never be another woman or a black man, elected again.

Well Poor Baby!! Obama can't take the heat! I didn't hear him complain when Oprah campaigned with him. If he can't handle this, he can't handle being President.

HILLARY 08!!!!!!

that how it works in politics, either you know how to play the games or not.
Mr obama is a fine man , i like him but before the caucuses he stood on a platform in front of a large audience and performed what he apparently thought was a comedy act, laughing at his own jokes, while mocking Hillary and Edwards to a lesser degree and now he is complaining like a child. I am a bit disappointed he should focus on what is more important is to move on and see what he did wrong and not to make the same mistakes again.Politics is a dirty games.He is new on bord and need more to learn.The clintons has being long in this game and they know what they are doing.Mrs clinton could be a good president too cause she have the experience and she knows what is behind the scene.I think they should stop picking at each other or else they both could loose at the end and the third will laught.....People should stop looking at the past what bill did and look forward because looking at the past that is not gonna change America.
The future is infront and not behind us.

Barack ... you are running against Hillary and Bill..
But their last name isn't Clinton: it's Entitlement.

Bill lies!

And his lies can only be uncoverred by a man named Ken Starr! And as long as he knows Obama is not Ken Starr, he will go on lying until he gets back to the White House! And the thing about he being "The 1st black president" is an insult to black people. I rather, Bill is the 1st "lying president", we all know who the 2nd is...

Obama – if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen.

As for the anti-Clintonites here – I have to disagree – I'd rather have someone who genuinely makes you go one way or other than a "middle candidate" who tries to please everyone and ends up pleasing no-one.

Also a big assumption by some that McCain or Giuliani can win the GOP nomination – I have serious doubts. Giuliani's campaign is dead in the water as far as I can see – he'll be out by Super Duper Tuesday. If the republican right get round one candidate (Romney a big possibility) then McCain is also up against it too.

Clinton vs Romney/Huckabee – I know who my money would be on.

It is brave for Barack to take on Bill Clinton, to dare to face somebody that many Americans like. Clinton has decided to step out and get aggressive with this campaign, and he deserves to get some aggression returned.

Clinton left the White House on a sorry note: we missed a shot at Bin Laden, and his moral indiscretion left the door wide open for a lot of blue states to become red. HE DISGRACED HIS WIFE. Remember, W ran on restoring morality to the White House, and it was Clinton's actions that made that possible. I don't want anything to do with the Bushes or the Clintons – or even the Gores for that matter! It truly is time for change.

Campaign machines are what they are, but take a read of the MLK article on today's CNN.com front page: it takes courage to stand up for what you believe, and the more unpopular you are, often the truer you are. Being the one who demands change can make one a pariah.

I find it so disturbing that grown adults (which I hope you are, Doug, Charlotte, Joe, and others) resort to teasing a political candidate. What you are saying is, the Clintons are always right, and any rebuttal by Obama is "playing the race card" or "whining".

And on the subject of "playing the race card", the only clear way in which one does that is by saying "Vote for me because I'm black". Barack has not done that. Being black in the presence of blacks is not playing the race card anymore than being white in the presence of whites is a Klan meeting. Please stop accusing the Obamas – and especially Michelle, who is a classy, respectful lady – of pandering to racial divides. They simply aren't.

Many, many, many Obama supporters are white or of other non-black races.

CALIFORNIA FOR OBAMA – FEB. 5

FIRED UP, READY TO GO

America is so blind!!!

Hatred, racism have the american people so hoocked.

How can u explain that people can still support Billary Clinton? Somebody who sworn over the Bible and looked into people eyes and declared: ,,I DIDN´T HAVE SEX WITH THIS WOMAN,,
and we later found out it wasn´t only ONE woman but MANY.

This is the guy that people are still trusting?

There are just a lot of dead bodies in CLINTONS bedroom...but there is no need talking about them because People are so blind....

May GOD help America!!!

When Bill Clinton ran for President back in 1991 he said quite loudly and publicly – you're getting 2 for the price of 1 in electing Bill Clinton. Senator Obama has obviously neglected to read up on the life (hundreds of books avaiable at Amazon) of his most powerful oponent's (Senator Hillary Clinton) most impirtant ally (Presdient Bill Clinton, her husband). He has also neglected to read up basic strategy manuals. May I recommend Sun Tzu's the Art of War, and N. Machiavelli's the Prince? Anyone who seeks power should know the first rule of power: "In the game of power, there are no rules." It's fun to complain though, and perhaps he has a strategy in placating his teary-eyed, idealistic un-cynical youthful supporters who think that just by closing their eyes, wishing real hard, and being nice they can wish Obama into the Oval Office. Silly children. In the adult world of dirty politics, idealism will get you nothing more than a halo, wheras cynical jaded sucker punches will get you a fistfull of dollars. I'll take a tough middle aged broad like Hillary, over a bleeding hearted youthful tot like Obama any day. Afterall, it's a tough world out there, and if you can't fight dirty, they will crush you. Obama has no guts, he's all flab. Hillary has guts of steel, and nerves of ice, and oh yeah, a President for a hubby.

The media should stop spreading false allegations about tensions between blacks versus hispanics. The media and the Clinton Campaign should also refrain from playing communities against each other. There should not be a "black, hispanic, jewish or white vote. There is only an american vote". That should be the message. The next President should be someone that unifies the country in its diversity. And I think the best candidat for that is Obama. Right now, Obama should come out and say: I will take Bill Richardson as my running mate if I win the Democratic nomination". That would be the stragegic response if he wants to have a chance of winning California and the nomination. Good luck!

But he is running against both Clintons?

Maybe the world is not ready to see a black president like Tu Pac once said in one of his tracks, I reckon Sen. Obama has shown that people of all races can also become world figures, like in South Africa which endured the hardships of apartheid but finally came out on top when Nelson became the first president of color, when the world and the investors were so concerned about his leadership qualities, he stood firm and like a true comrade he was . This (polical situation in America) is still the same game only with different plans tabled. I am not a racist but it is extremely difficult not to see things in black and white, we can try to justify it but the truth will always remain, that to be a person of color you will have to fight and put your head on the block and risk for it being chopped off. I like the strength and the commitment that Obama has and even if things don't go his way, atleast he was a man enough to stand for the love of his country and for his people. For that alone the man deserves a shot at the presidency.

Vereeniging, South Africa

Hey axel,,, why dont you try helping your candidate be the bigger and better person , instead of being re-actionary to the clinton machine. Tit for tat with Bill clinton can't and won't work because Bill has nothing to lose, he's already been where your trying to go. Blaze your own original and genuine trail to the whitehouse. Offer the best candidate for the job,,, don't run on the platform of look who your left to vote for if not Obama. I am a republican and if my party wins in this election , It will be because of the dem / lib in fighting so early in the race that lost it for you. my party sure would like to beat your best candidate as to be no crying after the election. I for one would like to see a election race end without contraversy and challange as to who REALLY won for a change, would you ?

Sally.I guess I am one of those dumb women supporting Hillary! My reasons are not just because she is a woman but because because she is the most experienced! Did I hear him complaining when Oprah Winfrey was on the stump, for him.

I strongly believe that Clinton would be a better President than Obama.
Obama just doesn't have enough experience in Politics and the International
arena. I expect Hillary will be the eventual nominee for the DNC. It's a shame
that mudslinging always seems to happen during these campaigns, but in
the end, we gotta pick somebody for President that will do the best possible job.
Hillary Clinton will do that.

I strongly believe that Clinton would be a better President than Obama.
Obama just doesn't have enough experience in Politics and the International
arena. I expect Hillary will be the eventual nominee for the DNC. It's a shame
that mudslinging always seems to happen during these campaigns, but in
the end, we gotta pick somebody for President that will do the best possible job.
Hillary Clinton will do that.

It truly is silly season! Hillary's supporters know the truth, they are just conveniently hiding behind lies like their candidate and her used to be respectable husband does. Barack has only defended himself. Can anyone name one real "dirty trick" or ""drug dealer" type of racial suggestion like the Clinton campaign has.

I know you guys will dig deep, but you'll only dig deep enough to get his responses that you don't agree with and not look to the root of his responses. The Clinton's have proven to me that they are the win at all costs types. That's exactly the mentality that's destroying our country now. I will vote for John McCain or Mitt Romney (= HRC + Pants Suit) if Hillary gets our nomination, otherwise, I'm staying home. I will not vote for Michael Bloomberg simply because we are at war with radical Islam. I think that it is not wise to elect a Jew under these conditions. Don't you? Why give them the ultimate reason to blow us up?

Hilary versus Obama

1) Experience
Hilary – 7 years
Obama – 11 years

2) Academics credentials
Hilary – ordinary pass (Yale Law); failed Washington bar exam
Obama – Magma cum laude graduate (Harvard Law)

3) Claim to fame
Hilary – married to Bill
Obama – Keynote speaker at 2004 Democratic Convention and author of 2 bestselling books

4) Main weakness
Hilary – Mediocre leadership skills including flawed approach (disingenuousness, entitled, ruthless and power-hungry)
Obama – African background

5) Main strengths
Hilary – Bill
Obama – brilliant, eloquent scholar with extraordinary organizational and leadership skills

i fink billy boy should just concentrate on acting like a grown up coz it wont be suorising that this is just a media stunt by him and by the time yall cast your votes for hillary, your whle country will be in the international media for all the wrong reason coz yall be too stupid to realise dat billy boy puled stunts back in his time, what more do you think da wife gon do. 10 times worse. I mean cheao attacks such as vote rigging, race card and religion being shot at obama are ridiculous and so will be usa if she gets the presidential seat.

America is a Plutacrocy, not a Democracy. We elect sons, VPs, and now wives of past presidents quite regular. They have the wealth, contacts, upbringing, and the political machines to enforce this Plutacrocy we have. This is the system that Obama is up against. And if he wins, we'll probably be seeing one of his relatives running for the office in the future. If that happens, Obama will end up doing the same thing that Bill is doing now. To the victor goes the spoils. I'm sure Obama knows this, even though he whines about it now.

George

its possible for bill to be president for the third time? whatis going on in america this time around.?

those of you saying Obama has resorted to dirty tricks, first of all, where? second of all, he's avoided the #1 dirty trick of them all, calling bill out for lying under oath, something that it seems none of hillary's followers even thinks about, he 100% confirmed that he was a liar, and hillary's supporters still lap it right up.

Wow. Im a conservative and disagree with pretty much everything on the democratic platform. That said, Mr. Obama is someone who to me has a chance to really be a great President. When you look at the former greats, Reagan, JFK etc., they all had one very important thing in common, Americans beleived that they were the truth.
While we all have policy differences, we should keep in mind that a President is elected to represent us all. Unity at the end of the day is all we have and is what defines our nations spirit. Mr. Obama when I watch & listen to him reminds me of that, and yet it looks like the Dems are going to continue to help let the Presidency look more like a dynasty for the Bush's & the Clinton's. Yuk. Oh well, polotics as usuall, Rudy 08!

The Clintons' conniving tricks and deceiving tactics ( in plain words: lies ) influence people that are not aware of their background; if people do not get informed, they will allow the Clintons to drag this country into chaos, which ultimately will hit low and middle income Americans. All American citizens have the duty to inform each other to be able to make the right choices; we need a new vision, a young , smart, energetic, sincere politician to try to make things in America better for everybody.

Bill and Hillary are degenerating more and more.

anngonzalez,
i bet you are one of the hispanics in Nevada who voted against Obama! What is this minority vs minority racism that you possess. What do you think the Clintons will do for you? I am glad this election will not be decided by Latinos like you, we will win women votes like in Iowa and heck with the racist Hispanics.

I'm happy to hear Obama's campaign is finally taking a firm stand against Bill's interference. He's really becoming quite nasty and inappropriate.

I agree with other posters here that the candidates should be focusing on their own strengths instead of attacking the other. In this regard, Bill Clinton has little place in the process and should stay out of it - let Hillary speak on her own behalf. He's losing my respect by the minute, and I imagine I'm not alone.

Oh please! Maybe if you had a little more substance than "prose" Mr. Obama, this matter wouldn't be an issue. People may hate the Clintons, but every candiate has people who dislike them. I didn't want Bush re-elected, and look what happened. Turns out I was right. Hillary might win the nomination, and if so it's a clear path to the white house. Look at her republican competition. What a joke.

What is really depressing about the Clinton tactics is they are working. Democrats seem to be ready to get this thing over with, basically by February 5th. If the dems anoint Hillary, my prediction is they will know she will lose the election before the democratic convention is even held.

Consider this, had Hilary not been married to Bill, her candidacy for President would be ludicrous.

1) She would not have had any significant level of clout or name recognition.
2) She would not have been a legitimate candidate for the New York Senate seat. In fact, her candidacy would have been laughable especially to New Yorkers with Hilary not having been from the State or even lived their prior to running.
3) Consequently, her run at the White House would have been comedic at best.

ALL of Hilary’s noteworthy achievements are directly attributed to Bill. Even her most loyal supporters unwaveringly list the ‘BILL factor’ as the number one reason for their support of her, number two being the fact that she is a WOMAN. As a woman I find it disingenuous and rather offensive to use the fact that one is a woman to gain the ‘women’s vote’ when one’s credentials are hand-me-downs from a MAN.

I hate to see Obama's campaign coming apart like this. He needs to stay above it. The Clintons are fighting dirty and twisting every rule they can get their hands on. And, yes, they are distorting Obama's record and falsly claiming that Hillary has more experience. But the major appeal of the Barack Obama campaign was that he didn't resort to any of that and he's straying dangerously close now.
Still has my vote, though. I'd sooner vote republican than see Hillary in office. I voted for Bill, but he's totally lost my respect and I think he'll find in the long run that'he's not helping his wife.
If she does manage to get the nomination the Rebuplicans will run her over so fast she won't know what hit her. They've stockpiled dirt on her since her hubbie's first campaign and they'll bring out every little bit of it.

I see Clinton has gone to a black community in New York and asked her black supporters to make an announcement, with her standing there, to not make their decision based on color.
However, we don't see her going to a white community and asking the same thing.

You won't see that, because her whole campaign has been based on her working the color angle.

i agree – the Clinton campaign is a stench of power crazed pieces of work.

People lets face Obama is a good guy and might still win this nomination but I think he is not ready to lead this country. If he (Obama) is complaning about running against the clintons then Michele Obama should not be on the trail too, he shouldn't have brought Oprah into this...Obama should stop whining and start doing some more face to face campaigning instead of all these rallies that don't really produce results.

Obama should not be complaining about that type of stuff because the republicans will eat his lunch if he's that sensative to any kind of reteric, besides he's like Ronald Reagan that shows me how young he is because African Americans didn't ever like Reagan does anyone remember reaganomics? He started this fight stand up and fight

How anyone can accuse Obama of starting this mess is absolutely beyond me. Apparently people haven't been following this campaign since day one.

Things got hairy when Bob Novak wrote a piece casually stating that "agents of Hillary Clinton" had a "scandalous" story about Obama that could destroy his campaign.

Then Clinton supporter and former senator Bob Kerrey started spreading the already long debunked rumor that Obama had studied in a madrassa.

Shortly after that, Bill Shaheen, husband of former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen, suggested Obama may have sold drugs in the past.

Then Hillary's absolutely classless campaign strategist, Mark Penn, went on "Hardball" and brought it up again. Penn was chastized, not only by host Chris Matthews and Obama strategist David Axelrod, but also Edwards' strategist Joe Trippi! (The clip is readily available on YouTube. Go see for yourself.)

Then there was the ridiculous Clinton memo that Obama had wanted to be a president since Kindergarten...Andrew Cuomo's "you can't shuck and jive through a press conference" comment...the anonymous Clinton advisor's comment that Obama is "your imaginary, hip black friend"...Bob Johnson's "I won't tell you what he was doing" comment...Bill's Charlie Rose interview...

Obama has held his head up through all of this, but there's only so much an individual can take before fighting back.

The Clintons are shrewd, so when they're not intentionally misquoting Obama and mischaracterizing his positions entirely, they're sending out their "surrogates" to make controversial statements about him. This has been going on for months and only now is Obama starting to fire back. Good for him.

People accuse Obama supporters of deifying the man, but seriously, how many times do the Clintons have to be caught lying red handed for their supporters to actually bite the bullet and admit that the moral compasses of their heroes, the Clintons, are extremely suspect? It was bad enough when Clinton flat out lied to us while in the Oval Office.

"Fool me once, shame on you..."

Too bad too sad Obama...get over it! Start talking straight and stop the, dare I say it...yes I think I will....fairytale version of America...it won't work...we have to deal with reality, and after almost 8 plus years of BUSH.....we have to take the blinders off.....hang in though....with some experience you will do fine in the future.

To Don and Ann above,

This is not childishness nor inexperience showing. Obama is simply exposing Bill Clinton's misrepresenting of his facts. He isn't crying on TV or portraying the presidency as some birthright of his. In fact, he continues to participate in as genuine a discussion of issues as possible.

For Clinton to portray Obama's record on the war as inconsistent is hilarious. She has been far more inconsistent. Many of the other muck dredged up last week on Barack was also out of context. Striving to correct falsehoods is not childish.

I might also point out that Obama hardly lost the Nevada caucuses. He apparently will have one more delegate from Nevada than Clinton. This is in large part because of his ability to reach out to a broad variety of people, even in rural areas, whereas Hillary's support was concentrated in metro areas. Since this is a race for delegates, and not a popular vote, Barack and easily be seen as having won the Nevada caucuses.

Obama claims he is running a honest and positive campaign, and not playing the race card,but it is clear by his behavior that he is is no different then any other politician. I participated in the Nevada caucuses and it was very clear to me that this campaign is all about race. There were Obama supporters who were only there because he is a black man.They couldn't even tell you what his plans were for any issue. They just said we support him because he was one of theirs.
I find that unacceptable. At least I was very proud that the Clinton supporters were very informed and not behind her because she is female. I think we are going to see more tantrums coming from Obama especially if he doesn't do well in SC.

All of America is confused and wishy washy on the candidates, Hillary and Obama.
Prejudice is still well and alive in America,this is one of the times it radiates more, I think America would rather have a White Women as President than a black man.
Either would be a first, America has gone to hell in a handbasket and we put ourselves there, I am African American who is a Independent and like Lou Dobbs. I see now why people have denounced the United States. I think Iam going to move to Australia.

I haven't voted for a Democrat for president in years and I wouldn't vote for Hilary Clinton if no one else was running but I would consider voting for Obama. He understands that the country is sick to death of all the partisanship that obsessed the Clintons in their eight years of running this country, while the Clintons are still running the kind of smearing, lying, knee-capping campaign that they always loved.
Does this country need eight more years of the Clintons in the White House with Bill enjoying his cigars in the oval office again?! Good grief! For me-and half the population of this country-it's ABC for president!

For those of you attacking Obama....should he simply ignore the MASSIVE dishonest campaign being waged against him? Should he simply sit back and be Billary's punching bag?? NO HE SHOULD NOT. He should stand for truth and fight back, which is exactly what he is doing. Don't you want someone who will stand up for truth? THAT, is what takes courage.

This campaign and the responses on this thread only prove Obama is too much ahead of his time to be elected. The US will once again get the President it deserves...and all the nasty partisanship that comes with it. In the end...GET ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ACCOMPLISHED. Go celebrate that. I'm moving to the UK.

If the former president can not speak the truth and set good examples why do we blame Paris Hilton for her mistakes.

The devil himself can come and vote for Hillary, He may even bring all his armies. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Bill Clinton may yell at reporters, he may even bark. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Marketer and political strategists may repackage Hillary Clinton and sell her to us. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

All Clinton supporters can vote for her as long as they want; All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Why?

Americans in the vast majority are people with a good judgment. They know and see what the Clintons are.

Clinton's dirty politics = steroid in Sport

Clinton did not do to well among the black voters in Nevada, I think if the same happens in south Carolina, Obama will take that state and go all the way.

How dumb are you folk ?

How can all you people look at Hillary and Bill and think she's electable or even decent ?

From an outsider who once liked the Clinton the've show then selves to be lying crying faking phonies !

35 years experiance ? Please……. over here were all laughing at you guys and your media buying that and letting her get away with that !

She had no security clearance she had one job health care which..... got to hard and she gave up ! She didnt keep fighting she gave up !

Did she cry at Katrina ? Did she cry at 911 Did she cry for all the blokes yours and ours that died after she voted for bush's iraq war ? No to all !

Did she cry when she thought she was going to lose ? Yes

Bill and Chelsea claim that the watch voter intimadation in NV yet he did nothing ?
With his 8 secret sevice poeple there plus how ever many Chelsea please his either a wimp who wont stick up for your right to vote or there both liers !

And this vote thing ? Hill and Bill both say we had nothing to do with the court case yet neither spoke out against it !

If you guys vote for Hillary you deserve what you get !

Go Obama Go!! i know you are going to win..you can unify the world not only America.truth will prevail..i am not a american,i am from small island of Srilanka..the entire world want you to win.

Obama please give up you have divided the Democrats on racial lines and hurt the Democratic party! You are bad for Democrats!

CLINTON 08!!

Obama hasn't seen anything yet.. just wait until the republicans focus there attention on him.

I am kind of getting sick of seeing Our former President Bill Clinton, who i once admired, on TV with a flushed angry face chastizing someone or making outrageous statements to make his wife look good.
Mr President you had a special place in our hearts, try to keep it that way.

It takes 2 Clintons to campaign against 1 Obama!

LOL!! The Bill and HIllary show is getting rather boring.

Why not tell Bill Clinton, that you are quite different from him. That you shall always be truthful at all times. Surely Mary Jones went to prison for lying and the greatest lair of all remain free and have the audacity to discrediting you. Obama tell him that since your career that you have never been found wanting and as such he should shut up.

I think its right time you start fighting back. the system that sent Mary Jones to prison that has never held public office and left the man who was at the highest office free is wrong. Obama has come to correct it. Obama will represent and shall do his best to confront this ills.

Obama tell the basket its raw materials and it shall stop engaging.Make it known that enough is enough ,Bill Clinton is not god , his loop holes are many . Obama remain honorable today and for always.

Yes can , yes we can, yes we can.

I am in support of Obama (amongst Democrats anyway), but I feel like he's whining here. Everyone knew this is how it would be.

To Mr Obama,

I don`t see anything wrong a husband campaining for his wife. You have got a lot of support from the Hollywood stars like Oprah and Ms Clinton is not complaining about that. Its one of many Obama dirty tricks and he is suppose to unite USA???

The Clintons are acting in a despicable manner. Obama has taken a few shots sure, but they were only in self-defense. I don't think it was Obama that started the attacks. So then he defends himself and they attack him for defending himself. If he remains quiet he looks bad because of their distortions. Unfortunately, I don't think the American people are engaged enough to see what's happening here.

So HIllary will probably end up with the nomination and we will remain as divided as we are today. She is every bit as polarizing as Bush. I, for one, will never vote for her and I'm a Democrat.

(Third time I've tried to post this comment...)

I'm glad Obama is finally getting tough and taking the Clintons to task for their deception. I think the Democratic base has forgotten how conniving and deceptive the Clintons can be. No matter what your thoughts are on Bill as a president (and mine are fairly favorable), you can't gloss over the fact that he lied to the public and perjured himself before Congress.

Anyone that would like to see a continuously updated list of unfair attacks on Obama that have been clarified should go here:

http://factcheck.barackobama.com/

It's an excellent resource.

This is like Hillary going after Michelle Obama...how ridiculous! This is politics. Is Obama going to scurry off crying every time someone challenges his statements? Well, he better be ready because the Republicans won't be any nicer! I can imagine the discussion tomorrow on Good Morning America going something like this: Obama the son (because he’s younger) yelling, "I didn't do it! I didn't say that!" Bill reprimanding him like a father (because he’s older), "I told you to stop lying!" Obama, it's time to grow up, your immaturity just lost you your election!

Let's face it: Neither Obama nor HRC has been straight-foward on their positions in Iraq. HRC originally voted for the Iraq resolution in October 2002. We all know this. The big question is, though, CAN WE BLAME HER?! She was the elected official for the State of New York. While Gallup polls suggested the public was split on an invasion, a vast majority felt that the US should clamp down on Iraqi sanctions, including guaranteeing UN oversight of Iraq's supposed WMD. Why do we constantly accuse HRC of being inconsistent when the real inconsistency lies with us, the American public. It's great for our elected reps in Congress to follow our wishes but when WE also claculated incorrectly, they make great scapegoats.

As for Obama: Sure he spoke out against it during a war initially in 2002 (mind you, he was not in the US Congress at the time). He also held the continued position that the war was politically manipulated by the Bush administration, which I think a vast majority of us (including HRC) agree on in hindsight. But the facts are that his policies have NOT been consistent with respect to the wider War on Terror. Voting for war funding once we entered the quagmire was understandable (we can't leave our troops out to dry nor the Iraqi people in civil war), but what about his wider positions: 1) he would consider military action in Pakistan against al Qaida WITHOUT Pakistani permission, 2) he voted for the Patriot Act in 2006 (as did HRC, who at least voted against cloture in late 2005), and 3) while rhetorically arguing for the closing of Guantanamo, he did NOT support two specific bills that would have done so (HRC pushed for its closure).

Has his policy on the WoT been inconsistent? Yes! Does that discount his credibility? No. All politicians make decisions based on the widest degree of information (including classified) available to them. This goes for HRC as well. Let's quit the bickering and focus on who has the ability and know-how to get our country back on track!

How dumb are you folk ?

How can all you people Look at Hillary and Bill and think she's electable or even decent ?

From an outsider who once liked the Clinton the've show then selves to be lying crying faking phonies !

35 years experiance ? Please……. over here were all laughing at you guys and your media buying that and letting her get away with that !

She had no security clearance she had one job health care which got to hard and she gave up ! She didnt keep fighting she gave up !

Did she cry at Katrina ? Did she cry at 911 Did she cry for all the blokes yours and ours that died after she voted for bushes iraq war ? No to all !

Did she cry when she though she was going to lose ? Yes

Bill and Chelsea claim that the watch voter intimadation in NV yet he did nothing ?
With his 8 secret sevice poeple there plus how ever many what Chelsea please his either a wimp who wont stick up for your right to vote or there both liers !

And this vote thing ? Hill and Bill both say we had nothing to do with the court case yet neither spoke out against it !

If you guys vote for Hillary you deserve what you get !

So glad someone noticed that the Constitution limits the Presidency to two terms. No matter. The clever Clintons have found their way around that little technicality with their own US version of a (Don) Juan and Evita Peron gambit.
She even does a great "Don't Cry for Me Argentina".
With vote recounts in New Hampshire and now requested investigations of voter intimidation in Nevada, the Clintons have brought Bush/Rove tactics against the other Democrats. Remember their ace Jimmy Carville was the only person to out Rove and beat him and the Bushes.
We can be prepared for endless dirty tricks and lies until the Clintons get the nomination or lose. Either case, they will probably Democrats' chances of taking the White House.
Who would not prefer a McCain or anyone clean for our President?

Hey Bill,
Remember that joint you smoked with me? Oh! I forgot, you didn't inhale... Hehe

Doug, Ca – - Why do you consider the fact that Obama's wife campaigning in South Carolina is "blatantly playing the race card"? Yet Hillary's husband can go anywhere he wants yelling at reporters, exagerrating and implying voter suppresion, and I suppose you think that is a fine thing?

I share the distaste for presidential legacies voiced by other commenters. What are the chances that two people who are exceptional enough to be chosen among the maybe four or five of their generation to lead this country just happen to be married? George H. W. Bush, though his presidency was not without failings, was a very intelligent man with terrific foreign policy credentials. His son is a disaster. Clearly, leadership qualifications are not hereditary. So why are so many democrats so ready to believe they are sexually transmitted?

Even assuming that Bill Clinton was a terrific president–he was not, by the way, he was just an adequate one–how does that possibly reflect on Hillary's qualifications? Are we really comfortable with our national policy being set by the guy the president sleeps with?

As to Hillary herself, claims that she is a seasoned Washington insider are laughable. Her only serious political position during her husband's presidency was captaining health care reform directly into an iceberg. Admittedly, she has been a senator longer than Obama, but has very little to show for her time in office other than a very silly vote on the Iraq War.

She is hardly a Washington power broker, nor is she, or has she ever been, much of an agent for change. Does that mean Obama necessarily is? Who knows? His inexperience makes it difficult to judge his potential. But Clinton has already given us plenty of opportunity to see she has none.

Reading these post is obviously too much for some. As you can look across the National polls, Hillary Clinton leads all voters as to her electability. Where do you get your facts. You don't win votes if you're not electable. You don't win NH and NV if you're not electable. What is wrong with you? Since when does being the most charismatic and outgoing personality won an election? Since when does the fact that you have a position and stick with it mean you're "polarizing" and "divisive?" Think for yourself. All you have heard is what Hillary has done and it's been given to you by the media. You didn't like her in 1993, because she was an advocate for Universal Healthcare, but now that everyone is on that band wagon you're not giving her the props or the courage that it took to take on Washington as the First Lady. No, she didn't fit the mold as a stereotypical First Lady that only did what her husband suggested, she was far more educated and equal in her position and career than all the former First Lady's combined; but get off it. She, Hillary Clinton, is probably the most educated candidate there is; and having been with Bill through some of the toughest times in her life, she didn't fold under the strain and pressure; but emerged victoriously through the grace of God. If that's not an American story; I don't know what is. You have different standards that you apply to Hillary because she's a woman; but you need to apply them to all the candidates. What has Barack Obama done for African Americans that Hillary and Bill haven't? You don't earn the vote because you're black or a women, you earn the vote because of your record and your accomplishments. People like to hear a good story; but better yet they like to live a great life; that's done through working, through health care, through an education; and through feeling safe. Which one would you rather have cleaning up George Bush's mess; someone with a vision or someone with experience to know how to right the ship. I appreciate Barack Obama and like him; but I'm not sold on his politics yet. I know where I stand with Hillary.

BIll Clinton is calling it like it is! Obama was not even a senator at the time of the vote to use military force in Iraq, so he cannot say he was always against the war, when he was not even in a position to vote, and since he became a senator he often does not show up to vote! In only 3 years as a senator he missed 254 senate votes, twice as many as Hillary in 7 years as a senator serving more than twice as long! And since he has been a senator he has supported the war in all of his votes, when he is in fact voting. Also when he first became a senator he said his ideal of a hard working senator and someone he hoped to be like is Hillary. He did take a speech where he said he did not know how he would have voted on the war off of his website. Check 'The Wayback Machine' which archives historical versions of websites. So Bill is calling it like it is and right to say his position on the war is a fairy tale! ! I was not a fan of Hillary when she was first lady, but she has emerged as a lady of class and dignity. Even though she voted for the use of military force in Iraq, she did it as a last option and proposed other options she would prefer first, so her vote was in fact 'qualified'. The fact that she changed her mind and said her vote was a mistake is not flip flopping, and it is honest and fair of her! I too used to be for rhe war and would have voted for it, but I know a lot more now and think Nine One One was an inside job. Look up Operation Cyclone to learn a little history of who created Al Qaeda, formerly called Al Khifa run by the CIA, John O'Neill (former FBI director in charge of watching and finding bin Laden), and Paul O'Neill (former secretary f the Treasurer who was fired by Bush for disagreeing with him). Once you do a little research you would now like Ron Paul if you do not already. Hillary has stood up on the senate floor and accused her party of playing politics and blindly following the president, and she has demanded answers, written personal letters to the president demanding explanations for spending in Iraq and no bid contracts. The fact is, Obama would get whipped by Congress, so we do not need a president who will be a whipping boy! Who is this guy? Never heard of him before Oprah endorsed him, which means nothing to me anyway, and why should he be president? I do not care or would not vote for anyone just because they are black or a woman, but based on what they stand for and believe in, what I think they can accomplish, and based on what they have accomplished. I dare not say experience because now it is a liability! I decide who I support by doing my homework and my research about each person. The only interesting and attractive thing about Obama is that he has Muslim roots and attended a mosque as a child in Indonesia, then changed to Christian in the States. If he claims to be able to unite people, then he would not hide or deny this fact, as he could do a lot to unite Christians, Muslims, and other religions in America, and it would go a long way with our Middle East ties! So Obama is a double talker, a sneak, and just a lawyer by nature! In my opinion he is behind all of these sneaky little tricks that the Clintons are coming up against and then getting blamed for when they have to denfend theirselves. If anyone wants to criticize Clinton for standing up for his wife, then maybe they are unhappily married, or not married. You better believe if I was running for president, my husband would be out campaigning for me, and if anyone was playing dirty little tricks on my campaign, then he would be out in full force fighting for me! It is not a good cop, bad cop game, it is passion!

Mr Obama, here is a black man that would love you win this election but feels you far behind. Stop accusing the Clintons and tell America what political philosophy you want to engage. I am sorry but you don't have self confidence, and once that is missing you can't tell America what they need to hear.
Bill is an heroe and the world knows, so don't play the race card because if you really know you are black I beleive you shouldn't be in this election race against Clinton. Cos Clinton is you and you can't compete with your self.
I think you should immediately endorse Hillary.

this is all irrelevant....the facts are that Senator Clinton is the best chance America has at defeating terrorism, turning our economy around, making our soldiers safer and well-cared for, and making the futures of all our children better.....and she will defeat any republican candidate because when it comes down to it, the American people will put the interests of their children and our soldiers first.....such interests that will not be served by the policies and actions of the gop....

You know Bill Clintons behavoir in this campaign is so distasteful. Bush one didint campaign this way for his son when he ran for the presidency. I guess he knows when history has its say they will point to a mediorce presidency at best. The Clinton Years: A footnote in American history.

Anyone who thinks if Hillary Clinton will win in general election is on crack. Cant wait for the republicans to re-fight the Clinton years. She is the most hated public figure in the republican side and tell you what alot of independants wont vote for her either. Her campaign continues this route she will not get the black vote (shes already lost ton of support). How are the Clintons being back in office will "change" washington. You kidding me? I doubt they will get anything done. Yes you have experience....experience of dividing the country, dividing the party, and making the White House at best a terrible reality show.

Can someone please explain to me how being a elected officials spouse gives you "experiece." Isnt Obama been in ELECTED office for longer. I dont know how the Obama campaign doesnt poke holes into this claim of 35 years of experience. Everytime she says that I laugh with my dad about it.

Im voting for Obama. If he doesnt get the nomination Im voting for (fill in blank) Republican. I hope Obama still wins but if he doesnt he shouldnt run with Hilary as vice president. Learn from this bid for the white house, dont stoop down to the politics of usual and just run the next cycle.

Bill and Hillary have been right on. You and Michelle have played the race card. You and the media have distorted every comment and achievement they have made. Your phoney speeches remind me of your mentor when she stands up and has her phoney South African accent.

Quit now before you show your complete backside. You couldn't even handle your own finances a few years ago. How are you going to take care of the economy?

All candidates are subject to scrutiny, and Barack is no exception, now.

Obama has done a lot of obfuscating, some ill-advised Reagan commenting and some less than stellar debating – including the "disorganized" weakness confession. Then he used ridicule of his opponents in an attempt to cover his hiney. Now he seems to be trying to catch a ride from MLK.

Barack has a long way to go. It is not enough to incite fans to anger. Many young people are already angry at the establishment – too bad Barack is a part of it!

When Obama fans start talking about how they are going to make a difference, when they show love and respect for all candidates, when they become positive and issue oriented, when they stop the personal, racist and sexist attacks, I might think Obama has something to say. So far, the message of ? doesn't seem to be bearing good fruit.

It's ok to speak the truth. Obama is absolutely correct. Bill & Hillary will do anything to win, even if it means playing the race card!!! I looked at the overall vote in Nevada, and of 17 counties, Obama won 11. In Clark County, where the strong arm tactics of voter intimidation by the Clintons has been detailed so clearly and continuously at the Daily Kos site, is where she had the greatest lead. I believe this was strategically done. It is repulsive that a former President is willing to get down into the dirt and grime to obtain POWER.

The Clintons will do anything to obtain and maintain power. However, I believe this will backfire on them if she does become the Democratic Nominee. I for one will stay home on election day, and I have consistently voted Democrat for 30 years. I've also spoken with many others who will sit this one out if she's the nominee.

Clinton needs to support her wife in return for her support in an adultery acts he committed in the White House ( the House that need to be clean instead of going against the seventh commandnent of God) and also lied to an OATH. The Bills a liar is always a liar, Obama the Truth will always prevail. dont turn American to a Monarch State.

I live in Las Vegas and I was at the rally at the Student Union that Doug, CA is talking about.

Senator Obama made one joke about the debate and the answers the other candidates gave as a way to make the point that Edwards and Clinton didn't really answer the question. Most of the time he talked about the story behind his "Fired up and Ready to go" slogan. He was giving us all a look at the real man behind the name and I applaud him for it. He spent part of his time telling us what he wanted to do for us and then gave us a look at a real person, not just a politician.

I was lucky enough to see him speak twice in Las Vegas and both speeches were very different and talked about different aspects in his campaign and different parts of his plans if/when he becomes President. He doesn't just give the same old stump speech and I feel like I'm seeing a real human when I'm watching him. Not just someone who wants the job for themselves, but someone who wants the job for all of us.

I was very pleased to support Senator Obama on Saturday and he won in my precinct, taking 8 out of 11 delegates. Senator Clinton won the other three.

I hope that people start doing some fact checking for themselves about the candidates and make an informed decision when they vote. I looked at the candidates and I feel I made the best choice. You may see things differently but the one thing I think we all can agree on, is how pleased we can be with the overall turn out from the Democratic party in Nevada. Things are looking good for Nevada in November if you are a Democrat.

Why don't you just take Bill Clinton on if you think he is so baseless instead of whining to the media about it? It is because you are fuzzy on your facts and President Clinton's attacks, though said with anger, have some substance to them. You claim the Clinton campaign is distoring your record on Iraq? I beg to differ. I know I have heard Senator Clinton say that you opposed the Iraq war as a STATE SENATOR in 2002, and she said she wants to give credit where credit is due. HOWEVER, it is incredibly disingenous for Obama to claim that he is the anti-war candidate. He spoke out in 2002 saying the war is a bad idea when he had no skin in the game, no responsibility for what happened. In 2004, he said he is not sure how he would have voted were he in the senate. Obama does not deny that he made this statement in 2004, but says that he made it to protect John Kerry, who was the nominee and voted for the war. If that isn't playing politics, I don't know what is. And most importantly, let us look at what Barack Obama has done to stop the war since he has been in the US Senate...NOTHING. Now, Senator Clinton's record is, of course, the same as Barack Obama's, so she has also not made a radical move to stop the war, but she admits this. The problem with Barack Obama is he spins facts like crazy...the fact is you spoke against t war in one speech in 2002 when you were a state senator and had no national voting privileges. You claimed you may have voted differently in 2004, and since being in the Senate you have supported the war. Those are the facts, anyone can check them, and any claim otherwise is just false.

Obama is upset that Bill Clinton called out the Culinary Union's tactics? They were clearly strongarming their workers. Though I am willing to bet the Obama campaign was not directly responsible for these tactics, he should have been willing to investigate them and denounce them. And there is significant evidence that they were occuring. Salon's reporter, Joan Walsh, has spoken to several members who say they were intimidated:

Bill Clinton was not wrong for calling the Culinary Union out on these tactics. And if the Obama campaign wants to talk about baseless and divisive politics, let us talk about the UNITE HERE advertisement run on his behalf (and he refused to denounce it, basically saying Hillary got what she deserved) that said "Hillary does not respect our people" in Spanish. As a minority, I took GREAT offense to this ad. It is one thing to criticize policy, another entirely to suggest a particular candidate does not respect others as human beings...no one else on either side, democrat or republican, has stooped this low.

Of course, as soon as Obama loses, he claims that there were indeed voting problems and fraud, which the Clintons have been discussing for days. Ironically, the lawsuit filed by the Teachers Union (NOT THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN, AS HAS BEEN FALSELY ALLEGED) would have benefited Obama had he forseen losing 7 out of the 9 Caucus sites...he is acting like a sore loser, has refused to concede the loss despite a 6 percent lead by Senator Clinton. Using his logic, he and Senator Clinton tied in Iowa since they walked away with 18 delegates each (incl. super delegagates, otherwise she came in second, even though Edwards won the popular vote). It is poor sportsmanship to whine and change the rules of the game the second they don't work in your favor.

And finally, for a politican who talks a lot about hope and change, can we stop with the mean spirited mocking stup speeches? Personally, I don't want a candidate who makes fun of his opponents, but rather one who takes them on with serious candor on the issues. This is not a high school election, and it is time Senator Obama took his role as the potential commander-in-chief a bit more seriously...

Most of the people writing comments here come from the younger generation. Look, you need to start looking at the record of BILL CLINTON and see the great things he did for America. During his presidency there were more than 22 million new jobs, the highest homeownership in American history (up to that time), the lowest unemployment in 30 years, the paying off of $360 billion of the national debt, the lowest poverty rate in 20 years, higher incomes at all levels, the conversion of the hitherto largest budget deficit in American history into the largest surplus, the lowest government spending in three decades, the lowest federal income tax burden in 35 years, and more families owning stocks than had up to that point.
DONT YOU PEOPLE SEE THE ECONOMIC CATASTROPH HAPPINING RIGHT NOW. WE NEED THE CLINTONS TO GET AMERICA IN THE RIGHT PATH AGAIN.
So big deal he cheated on Hillary. Thats his personal life, people dont care about that stuff.

lol obama is a whiner, .... he cant handle the truth, if u listen to his speeches he says same thing over n over differ words.... he hasnt given a detailed plan on nothing... u cant be president without layed out plans... also he needs to quit hating on hillary, he is embarassed he cant get the popular vote....... everyone should sue the govt for violating our right bye not having the voters decide who wins an election.... for the people by the people...??? go mcCain win the election.. whoot whoot

Clintons are just getting on my nerves, they are so FAKE.............if we don;t take care we all be polarized.

I wonder how people can be denial to facts. It is simple Obama is a big bang of the moment. As I see no one wants to admit that fact. He is smart, educated man who deserved to run of president. Be honest to your self and ask what you did so far to lift this country up. If you ask about him he did a lot, he is a SANTOR. Who has been elected by his state people to stand for them. That is clearly indicate he has something to offer. He is the sun that rise and very one will see it! He is a noble decent man America will remember for years to come. Please don’t let gender or color blind you from seeing that we are human beings who happened to be a American, caring about each other and want the best for our beloved country

Obama is an empty suit. He has nothing to offer to the voters, so he whines and complains that politics is too rough for him.

My advice: "Quit, baby before your diaper stains show though your pants."

What our country needs is someone to unite us together after 8 years of Bush's divisive politics. We need someone that everyone respects to a certain degree. While I am not confident Obama can accomplish this herculean task, I am sure that Clinton cannot. Even if she is electable in the general, another Clinton presidency would be despised by half the country as much as Bush was by the other half. Clinton's rhetoric is always 'us vs. them' while Obama's is about bridging our differences; while naive, its clearly the message our country needs right now. Unfortunately, with the insiders in the Democratic party supporting Clinton, Obama has always had an uphill battle. The dems always shoot themselves in the foot by sending their inside favorite to get shot down (see John Kerry).

Obama's reps need to quit whining about tag teams... He seems to have his own tag team with his wife being less than admirable on the stump. It is what it is. Politics; something we're supposed to believe Obama has a little experience with... at least at the state level. Obviously this is an engaging nominating process for all the politicians. If he can't stand the heat – get out of the kitchen.

When Obama started playing the race card he lost my vote. Hillary may be guilty of a lot of things, but to imply that she is a racist is a joke. Obama is the one who is unelectable!! Hillary could win in a national election.

You know, for all you diehards out there bickering over campaign nonsense, I would hope that for as much attention as you pay this election, you'd pay more to what your kids thought about it. You all might come to a realization. A realization that they came to awhile ago, whos picture is at the top of this page, speaking the same message a younger democrat once spoke before he was elected to the presidency. A democrat who turned out to be a great leader.

politics is rough and tumble – republicans will be worse – deal with it!

Without Obama, the democratic party will lose this year's elections.

IF Hillary and Bill continue these voter manipulations and distortion of records, and get the nomination, ALL Obama supporters will simply vote Republican or for an Independent candidate or not vote at all. There"s no way we will ever vote for Hillary.

But WHEN Obama gets the nod, we'll go with our suppoters, plus the independents and some Republicans as well as thousands of others from Hillary's side to face the Republicans. They won't have much fighting to do...

Vote Hillary and the Dems lose
Vote Obama and get a Democratic president.

What are we becoming here in the United State of America, are we voting to become one of the Oligarchy system of government or a mornarchy. Wake up fellow Americans, for the past years we only see the Bushes and the Clintons, we can do better by bringing in a new name, vote no more for the Clintons. Bill and Hillary are too greedy to return to the white House
Since 1988 we had being voting George Bush 4yr
Bill Clinton 8yr
George W Bush 8yr
Hillary R Clinton 8yr
Jeb Bush 8yr
Chelsea Clinton 8yr
that isgoing to be 44yrs of the Bushes and the Clintons, we can do better by voting no to the Clintons and telling then to stop being too greedy over power.

It is his wife. What do you want him to do let Obama insult her and not respond? He is such a whiner. His wife attacks Hillary every chance she gets when out on the stump. She also is playing the race card when she gives her speeches telling the african american community they have to vote for Obama to prove there is no racism. Get real about who plays dirty. And Obama supporters we are sick of hearing about things that happened 10yrs ago. If you want to vote against because you disagree with her policies do so, but the personal attacks on her are disgusting. You Obama supporters are just nasty people on the blogs. Why don't you try acting like adults. Bill did not call Obama a fairy tale he called what he was saying about his Iraq votes a fairy tale. It is easy to say you were against something when you didn't have to vote. And if I remember correctly the american people were behind Bush on this until it went south. I was against from the begining too so what we are there. He didn't vote in Illinois half the time so what makes you think he would voted no on this.

The campaign strategy of the Clintons is ill advised however they still have the better experience and the the better solutions to at problems of America at hand. Edwards could have been a better choice but I doubt he has any plan at all.

I'd be worried if you're gonna elect someone who is relatively unknown, limited experience, has organizational issues and is a self confessed past drug user.

Enough of the past. Twenty years of the devisev politics of the Clintons and the Bushes is enough for one lifetime. Why recicle the past when we can change the future.

Que Viva Obama and a hope for a new future!!

An Obama supporter to the end, I'll vote for McCain before I vote for Hillary. I think there are a lot of us out there.

If Hillary was really upset enough to cry and get emotional over her loss to Obama in Iowa, she proved that she is not qualified for the job. The last thing we need is to turn on the evening news and see our president getting teary eyed because she did not get her way, or got her feelings hurt.

And what about the strength of women??? This says something to the character of Hillary Clinton and all those feminists. With Bill trying to " gang-up" on Obama with Hillary it looks to me as if she's crying for help. Seriously you women talk about strength but she's running to her husband after her emotional break down. And you clowns think that this will be good for America. lol. Nobody will respect that and on a bad day what will she do ?? Ask Bill to steer the horses??? Give me a break here's the fairy tale. The Republicans will destroy her and black voters who already see this as a weakness won't vote for a woman who runs to tell her husband on the mean old black guy. I don't see Oprah or Condoleeza Rice tattle telling when their criticized. I know for a fact the Black base looks down on this given that our women many times are very strong and independent. Moreover a former President who's wife is " supposedly running on her own merits" crumbs and needs Bill. Haha you Hillary fans are a joke. If you think she's a shoo inn think again. Let's see angry black voter + shaky record + liar husband+ impeachment+ ties to lobbyist+ flip flopping= Republican president.

What a big baby Obama is, and this is the man who wants to be the next president? I think everything President Clinton has said about Obama has struck a nerve with the American people, because they are starting to see Barack as most of us do, a phony, worthless, inexperienced fraud! Don't vote for this man America! He will make George Bush look like Abe Lincoln. We can't afford to have another president try to learn on the job and bumble through the presidency in the process. I think Barack would be in way over his head, he isn't ready today, maybe in eight years, but I seriously doubt that.

I vote for Hillary and Bill to stay out of poletics and to start enjoying life together. Come'on guys you never had enough time for each other. Go to floria and have fun....... Thank you for your service to this country though.

Just my 2 cent.

I've lost so much respect for the Clintons during these past few months. I am absolutely disgusted at how they can lie and smear, and yet see their supporters in here accusing Obama of all people, who has restrained himself and stayed on issue, of doing exactly what they are doing.

its such a Rove tactic, accuse the other side of what you are. You couldnt get me to vote Hillary if my life depended on it at this point. She cares more about herself than her party. Listen to the way the candidates speak – Obama and Edwards talk of what we can do together, with Hillary its "ME ME ME"

Ironically, many people (see California poll results) say they prefer Obama but are going to vote for Hillary in the primaries because she is more electable. That is the exact opposite of what is true if McCain is the Republican nominee. Hillary as nominee would mobilize all Republicans to vote for McCain (even those who don't like McCain). She would also lose the support of the Independents and Democrats who have always disliked the Clintons, and dislike them even more now after their recent sleazy tactics. So she loses all the Republicans, most of the independents, and half the Democrats. She can't possibly win. Obama, on the other hand, would have the support of all Democrats, at least half the independents, and even a few liberal Republicans. Obama is actually the only Democratic candidate who can win against McCain. Hopefully, people in upcoming primary states will start to realize this before they vote.

Sally says:
"I totally agree Mr Obama. And unfortunately sorry to say there are some dumb Hillary supporters whose best answer for supporting her is because she is a woman."

Oh, and I'm sure NONE of that 80% support among blacks for Obama has *anything* to do with the fact he's a black man.

See how silly you are?

MS. NOONAN (Meet The Press, Jan 20th):

"We haven't mentioned it, but there is this Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton–I've called it a sickness. It is an odd way for a great democracy to comport itself in this strange–we have dynasties now backed by lobbyists, backed by machines and machinery. The fact that America's doing this is giving so many people pause. It us unlike us. And I cannot help but think, as some people come forward and endorse on the Democratic side Mrs. Clinton, they must be thinking stop the dynasty. I know Republicans are thinking stop the dynasties."

If we don't want dynasticism, we have to vote against dynastic candidates.

ABC '08

Doug, Ca January 21, 2008 12:10 am ET

What is it that the Clinton(s) '08 are so scared of??

MS. NOONAN (Meet The Press, Jan 20th, 2008):

"We haven't mentioned it, but there is this Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton–I've called it a sickness. It is an odd way for a great democracy to comport itself in this strange–we have dynasties now backed by lobbyists, backed by machines and machinery. The fact that America's doing this is giving so many people pause. It us unlike us. And I cannot help but think, as some people come forward and endorse on the Democratic side Mrs. Clinton, they must be thinking stop the dynasty. I know Republicans are thinking stop the dynasties."

If we don't want dynasticism, we have to vote against dynastic candidates.

ABC '08

Barack Obama for President, because he is the ONLY candidate who will truly bridge the political divide. Hillary Clinton has already been in the White House, we have some good memories from those times and we also have some memories of scandal and shake ups........

Please take a hard look at BOTH of these candidates, pretend you are unbiased!

What made Clinton Desperate and so negative. Please, if you can't sustain
the heat, simply chill out and stay home like a mother.

As a former president, Bill should be playing the role of a statesman. Instead, he is playing dirty politics with a fellow democrate. I have lost all respect for the former president.
Obama is right, he is running against two clintons.

We heard enough from *your* wife as well, Obama.

What a whiner. I think he's cracking under the pressure.

Of COURSE, you're running against both Clintons. What an inane thing to say.

The problem with this type of attack against Bill Clinton from the Obama camp is that it opens up everything that Clinton has been saying about Obama to scrutiny. Bill Clinton is very clever. Unlike what Axelrod or Obama suggest, Bill Clinton will not (and has not during this election) said anything against or about Obama that was not founded in fact. Because Obama is now choosing to try to discredit Bill Clinton (and try, in vain, to conger up images of "Clintonism"), ALL of Bill Clinton's comments about Obama are now opened up to media investigation. The facts will play out, and the facts (in these series of charges, anyway) don't bode well for Obama.

I am very disappointed in the people who are behind all this "garbage" being spewed about different candidates; this reminds me of children trading "slams" about backgrounds and experience.

I am ashamed the American public, whether Repulican or Democrat has chosen such poor representatives to vote for in these "so called caucuses"-this political process of today is such a sham and all of it shows the character of people who are willing to sacrifice four years of their lives to run for this "here-to-fore" respected position of President of the United States of America.

I am becoming a person that longs for the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and yes, even of Jimmy Carter, at least those two, however misguided they were, gained respect by their actions previous to and during their tenure as President.

What a thankless job this has become; one wonders why they all fight so hard to belong to the "club".....could it be the "fringe benefits".....I don't think so...or maybe it is the earnings of such as Bill Clinton, who has gained more notarity being a "stand up speaker" upon retirement, then he ever did as President in eight years.

Facts are facts...Hillary Clinton rides on the coat tails of her Husband...She would not be able to be running if it wasn't for Bill Clinton and his friends...She needs him to be her attack dog. This is the way politics works in America...It's about vicious attacks and cry babies...Thank God Hillary cried in New Hampshire, but I still think she is as cold and disconnected as before. It's not about people or policies...It's about power and money...It will never change because those with power and money will always abuse the system...It's tough to win a campaign unless you are sending out lies and innuendo. Garbling messages, The Clintons will have fractured the Democratic party after this campaign. I started out with hope for change...I guess I'm bitter...But thank God for that at least.

Excuse me I meant to say "punches".

Up until this point Senator Obama has been playing defense. If he doesn't respond swiftly and aggressively to "The Clintons" he'll end up being "swift boated" just like John Kerry. Someone needs to tell Bill Clinton he's not allowed to run for President again. And I find it very disturbing that a candidate running for the highest position in this country needs help from her spouse to fight her battles. Check the transcripts folks and you'll see the Clinton camp in every case is the first to throw the bunches.

The Clintons make me want to throw up. Obama – you will be the next President of the United States. Hopefully then – Bill and Hillary Clinton will sail into their twilight years. Enough already, Bill and Hillary! Your time is now in the past. Done with!

Obama 2008

Bernie Moore-Knowles
Papa'aloa, Hawai'i

I have finally decided who I will support....after going back and forth....HUCKABEE!
He was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he is not wanting to win the Presidency for K Street. I have considered what guides the candidates, what are their principles? And when I examined these principles, I concluded that Huckabee can contribute integrity and balance to economic, defense, and social issues. We desperately need someone who will come to the table on these issues and consider them in a fresh, balanced, and fair way for the next generation of Americans. Remember, NOBODY is perfect, not everyones past policy making is squeaky clean. I truly had to consider the principles that guides each of the candidates....and Huckabee is THE MAN!!

Hes unknown because hes NEVER taken a stance or done anything before his run for presidency.

In Illionis he had a habit of voting present on many contraversial issues.

He votes democrat 95% in the senate, and has only passed ONE BILL!!!!!!!

DONT GET OBAMA'D, HOPE IS JUST A WORD WITHOUT ACTION AND YOU FIND CHANGE IN YOUR POCKET

Finally!!!!! Obama speaks out on this issue. Reality is that voters do not know who is running in the Clinton side anymore. The Clintons are trying to destroy Obama at any cost. and that is not FAIR. The media should also denounce this kind of practice. It is not democratic.

Hmm. I was misled; I thought the headline was a quote by Obama.

To S Williams – Not necessarily. I feel like more Republicans are warming up to HIllary. Not the staunch ones, but the more moderate ones. She definitely comes off as more experienced as Obama. It is just a matter their stances and how they resound with the Ameircan people. However you feel one way or the other, I believe Hillary stands a better chance of getting right sided votes in November than Obama. But that may not pass, because Obama has such strong showings in the primaries.

To Bruce – Bill called Obama's claim to have consistently opposed to war in IRaq a "fairy tale" not his character and not his campaign. Look for context. Please stop getting your news in soundbites.

When the Dems lose to the Republicans in the general election, by putting Hillary out there as the nominee, and the following scenarios develop, it will be those same people (women, in particular) who will be complaining if their men refuse to go out there are clean up the mess. Imagine another Republican president in the White House, what do we think is going to happen:

1. Rowe vs. Wade will be toasted– history. Our young daughters will go back to the dark ages. Women's rights will face serious challenges in this nation.

2. The rights of minorities– Latino/Latina, Blacks and so on will be reversed gradually. People should think seriously about these serious ramifications.

3. The gap between the rich and the middle class will even get wider.

4. Why not anticipate another war? Indeed, the Republicans are good at it; so we should expect them to wage another war soon. People tend to do what they are good at!!

Alternatively, even if Hillary is elected president(?) which I seriously question, then what?
1. Will the House and Senate actually spread the RED CARPET for Hillary to do what she wants, or should the nation brace for more and more conflicts? Think about how they tinkerered with strong Bill!!! Hillary, well look at her emotional breakdown in NH.

2. What about the call for Bill's archives to be opened after the elections; what could be so damaging to Hillary that she would immediately become a lame duck president?

3. How will Bill behave in the White House with those young interns? I am glad that my sister is wiser than this; never a Clinton supporter following the history of the Clinton's in the White House. There is NO second chance here!

I sincerely hope the Dems, now that they have the backings of the Independents, and some moderate Republicans even in the House and Senate use "common sense" to shy away from the Clintons; at least for the sake of peace in this nation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been for Obama from the start, but I didn't especially dislike the Clintons until I saw their true colors. They have lied and manipulated to a point I didn't think possible. If Hillary gets this I will be voting for Bloomberg or McCain.

This is so depressing. We have a former President demeaning the office, a dynasty that is lasting for decades, and together this husband and wife team are trying to bury the one man who actually has a chance to take back the White House.

The Clintons aren't for America. They're not for the Democratic Party. They're out for themselves. If Clinton gets the nomination, Bloomberg will come in, the Republican base will come out in droves, and we'll be stuck with another four years of Republicans.

For God's sake, we are watching TV and C-span and we saw that at both caucuses, the Obama supporters were more aggressive. I saw on TV the Ceasar palace caucus, with all those big guys with red T-shirts moving non-stop around, while on the left side (on TV) Hillary supporters were quietly sitting. When the 5-6 uncommitted and pro-Edwards came in front of the room, it was the Obama people all over them. I am not surprised, most Obama supporters are men and are young, in Nevada in particularly Black, so those guys were always very vocal.

But how is possible so many to lie about this.. if it was intimidation it was from their part. Obama's campaign or at least supporters used dirty trick.. why are you surprised/ It was Obama who put that act of mockery one day before the Nevada caucus ? And now he is complaining? of what? of Bill Clinton coming to say what we all know that media is biased, that Obama Iraq opposition is only half true, that Culinary union endorsement in Nevada led to voters intimidation? I don't have to trust Bill Clinton on that, we all read and watch TV. Obama is not prepared to be President, period.

I totally agree wit Bruce and Sally. Mr. Clinton has hit a new low trying to defend his wife. Obama is absolutely correct about being unjustly attacked. And no, this does not make him a cry-baby in the least. He's professional and responsible enough to know when to call a FOUL, when he sees it. But let's remember everyone that Hillary may have won the popular vote in Nevada, but she didn't over-take Obama, with respect to scoring Delegates from that state.

I strongly believe that Obama will persevere to overcome the hardships, trials and tribulations, to wind up standing tall in November. And if he doesn't, then he's still young and energetic enough to give it another shot 4 to 8 years from now.

Barack,

You are; Bill is your biggest threat. I'm glad that you've come to the realization that you'll have to address Bill. I think that you're letting Hillary off easy on her position changing...ex. the 2000 bankruptcy bill, the War in Iraq, and lets not forget driver’s licenses for illegals. You've got the fire that you need to have Americans call into question her judgment, or lack thereof...use it! Not to mention, Hillary is supposed to be the one under scrutiny, but if she wants to hide behind her hubby to the White House then Bill must be scrutinized as well. After all; his surname, reputation and legacy is on the line too. You have to beat the Clintons at their own game, but in a more majestic way. Think...later you can shake hands and discuss some things said, but for now Bill is the enemy! African Americans don't owe the Clintons anything, enough with the walking on egg shells. Attack the Clinton establishment without delay!!!!

If Obama is WHINING about this sort of stuff, how can he possibly deal with much HARSHER attacks in the whitehouse.

How can he stare down China and Russia? How can stand up to the Islamic extremests who HATE us ?

Are you kidding? Whining about this SOFTBALL stuff?

Cmon senator Obama. DEAL WITH IT.

Stop WHINING when things dont go your way. Welcome to the REAL world.

If you cant handle something as silly as this from your OWN PARTY, you wont survive the harsher republican attacks, nor the infighting in the senate or house.

You will NEVER be able to handle the brutal and hatefull enemies of the united states in foreign policy.

Speaking in Harlem after she received the endorsement of Calvin Butts, a leading black pastor, Mrs Clinton said that a vote for her should not be seen as a vote against Mr Obama. "I have the highest regard and admiration for my friend and colleague Senator Barack Obama. He is an extraordinary person with many gifts and contributions to our country and the world. I am honoured to be running with him," she said.

LISTEN TO THIS BULL FROM CLINTON!!! ANYTHING SAID OR DONE TO GET A BLACK VOTE. ITS DISGUSTING.

Sally and Bruce are both 100% right in the points that they make. Although it seems that Obama isn't even running against Hillary any more, Bill is just being so negative, i hate him now. He just makes up so many filthy lies, and Hillary supporters are retarded enough to by it. Its absolutely disgusting that Hillary is going to ruin it for the democrats. Even though i support Obama 100%, if he doesn't make it i would gladly pick any Republican over Hillary and her worthless husband.

President and Senator Clinton (and their handlers) appear to be willing to do or say anything to win the nomination. There is really no disputing that. They are two of the greatest campaign strategists of our time and they have a huge political machine behind them. If it wasn't so frustrating, one would have to marvel at their abilties. I would not be at all surprized to see her win the nomination. I have been a democrat all of my life and though it will be sad, I will be voting for the republican if they win, and so will the majority of Americans. I hope to have a woman President of the United States but I won't vote for Mrs. Clinton. Americans don't trust or like dishonest, arrogant people and that is what they appear to be.

Sally,
Before you go insulting a huge number of people, please try and understand what you're saying. You'll be glad to know that there are very little 'dumb Hillary supporters', many of her supporters support her, both her character and her policies. I for one did not base my support on the fact that she is a woman but on the fact that she has experience and good, sound policies which are pragmatic and do-able. Hillary is obviously the best candidate and it is obvious that Obama is not, just look at his recent remarks.
I find it very disturbing how anybody could support somebody who whinges and whines and complains after losses, attacking intellectual people who have proved themselves worthy of respect. His inablitiy to face loss well is a great indication to his lack of moral fiber and most disgusting was his shameless ads towards the Hispanics, accusing Hillary of not supporting Hispanics. His underhanded tricks are so obvious it really shocks me how so many people could support him and goes to show that they really only listen to his repetitive, very boring and uninspiring speeches or are affected speeches given by celebrities on his behalf. The fact that he also needs the most influential black woman in America to speak for him goes to show that his campaign is all for show and substantially lacking in any concrete substance.

I am still waiting for our political representatives to take a more vocal stance on the reduction of global poverty during their campaigns. Just recently Obama introduced the Global Poverty Act in the Senate, but we do not hear him speak much about that type of foreign policy. According to the Borgen Project, 19 billion dollars would eliminate starvation globally.

Well this Chicago Poltics.
Stop whining Obama

I had to comment again for those who claim that the Democratic Party will lose if Clinton is the nominee. If Obama is her VP, it is possible that the people who support him will support her. This might be the path to 16 years of rule by the Democratic Party, if voters get it right when Obama would run in 2016, assuming Hillary would get reelected in 2012, but I digress.

The simple fact of the matter is this: the majority of Americans, for whatever reason, don't want to continue with the war in Iraq. Come this November, there will be two candidates: one who wants to continue the war and one who wants to exit the war. Now, if the majority of Americans who are opposed to the war in Iraq are foolish enough to vote Republican because they don't like Hillary, then, to tell the truth, they deserve whatever they get. The same goes for voting for a third party like this Bloomberg character. Everyone ought to know perfectly well that a vote for a third party like Nader is a vote for the Republican candidate because it just splits the Democratic vote. Look at the election of 1912 if you need historical proof, though in that case it was Teddy Rooservelt who split the Republican vote between himself and Taft.

Long story made short: use logic and not emotion when participating in politics.

Mr. Obama, please STOP crying; if you will not listen to me, then I'll have Michelle tell you and you WILL LISTEN. You know, like when she told you this is the ONLY time she is allowing you to run for president: LEADERSHIP?

By the way, your comment in Nevada about your greatest negative being: "Helping old ladies across the street." Well, that old lady that you helped across the street, namely, Hillary Rodham Clinton, just kicked your BUTT!

Also, during a debate on TV you first called ILLEGALS, “Undocumented Immigrants,” then, as your long, tortured explanation went on, you called them, ”Illegal Aliens.” One phrase clearly is code words for AMNESTY, which you do support, the last I checked. The other phrase clearly is code words for NO AMNESTY. So, if you can change positions in one long, tortured paragraph, during a debate, I think the Clintons and the rest of America are well within their rights to call you upon this.

Clearly, you are all over the map on your positions…

By the way, Barack had no control over union officials pressuring anyone and there is no proof that they did anything more than encourage their members to vote for Obama. There should be an investigation of both sides actions there but, right now, there is just no proof of any wrongdoing by Barack.

When the fox cannot get the grape, it is sour. This is what is happeoing with Barack Obama.

We are not fools if Obama wants us to believe so. The people will continue to reject Obama exponentially because they now see what a bluff and fake he is. He tried to make us believe he is like JFK and MLK, When that failed he run to embrace the decadent policies of Ronald Reagan above those of Bill Clinton, the President who did so much good for the middle class and the ordinary people. he keep changing so often that he is indeed the agent of "change"

Democrats remember what Reagan did and any Democrat running for President will be rejected on that basis alone.

I applaud Mr. Obama for attempting to rise above the normal politics we have become accustomed to. It is difficult to do when you have Clinton and her supporters - particularly one former President playing fast and loose with the truth. How do you elevate the dialogue when Clinton and her surrogates are determined to drag it back into the muck? I don't envy Obama his task, but I certainly hope that he succeeds. I think he has done an admirable job thus far as anyone who actually reads and watches what he says would agree. I fear that many are buying the crap that the Clinton's are spewing without bothering to verify anything - many of them posting on this site. People who swallow this tripe need to wake up and quit helping the Clinton's drag our democracy down.

Oh Please, cry me a river why don't you.

joe you were never for Obama, please be honest.

I agree with Obama. This isn't a vote for Bill's third term and frankly, you can't tell the difference most of the time. It's one thing to have endorsements, but given the fact they're married, it's not like Bill really had a choice of candidates. It was his wife or he would have had to disappear for the campaign. It's pure nepotism and people are getting angry Obama called the Clinton campaign out on it? Go cry somewhere else.

The fact of the matter is that Hillary has little chance of gathering Republicans and Independents to her side in the general election. Obama has proven in EVERY race that he's capable of getting a lot of those two and that's what's gonna get the democrats back into the oval office.

Her whole Experience race is a load of crock considering Obama's been helping the people directly and working with Republicans to get bills passed with more success. He's united people so much before and if you read Time magazine, you'll know that Obama's been doing what he's doing FOUR years longer than Hillary. Don't even get started on her failed health care and economy plans, either. Open your eyes and realize it will be Hillary who's president–we won't be getting Bill, unfortunately.

Obama '08, if only to reclaim the White House for the Democrats. If Obama is smart, he'll put Edwards and Clinton in his cabin or Vice President.

well we see what happens when we elect family members(bush,bush)It never works out well. hillary needs to need to stop running on her husbands resume. My husband is a mechanic but I sure cant get a job as one. Latinos I hope your paying attention, billary loved black people until one became a viable nominee. You think she won't do it to you if a viable hispanic nominee was her main opposition? Americia she'll do whatever it takes to win, Whats stepping on a few minorities on the way going to hurt!!! Bill i respected you but this is not your race!!!!!!!! This is so humiliating, a former president of America bullying a fellow democratic nominee. Hillary please tell Bill to be quiet. If you can't even do that, and you're elected, we are in serious trouble!!!

glad he's speaking out. Former presidents shouldn't lie about a fellow party member's record. Not very respectable. GHWBush didn't do it to McCain in 2000, Bill shouldn't do it now. I voted for this chump twice? How does chimp put it...fooled me once shame on you, fool me once you won't get fooled again!

I hope Hillary can garner those republican and indie votes in November cause she sure as hell won't get a lot of the progressives after this crap. Good thing Obama still has time to expose this two headed monster for what it is and secure the nomination for himself.

I voted for Bill Clinton twice, but I shall not vote for Hillary Clinton. This husband and wife team is terrible for our country.

Women who want to vote for he just because she is a woman forget one thing that Hillary Clinton stood by and supported her husband while he abused his female subordinates as the Governor of Arkansas and as President of the USA. Moreover, she hired private detectives to investigate the women oppressed by her husband. How can women support her when she did not do anything to prevent her husband from taking advantage of his female subordinates?

The Clintons have been involved in distorting Obama's record and lying about Hillary Clinton's record. Obama has eleven years of legislative experience compared to Hillary Clinton's seven years, and yet she repeats over and over again, that she has 35 years of experience.

At present, the Clinton's are involved in micro type of campaign. In New Hampshire, it was the gender card. Now, it is gender and race. Next, it will be something else. I am waiting for New York. They'll come uo with another nasty lie about Obama in New York.

Finally, if she wins, we shall have a divided country and nothing positive will be achieved by her.

OMG!!

So Bill is working it for his wife, this is surprising to you? But you had to know before you got into the game, or maybe that is also part of your inexperience. Did you really think Bill is/was not going to try and help his wife?? I know it's tough always, but more so when losing. You have my empathy but it's a rough and tumble game and you are playing with some of the very best.... Good luck you're going to need it....

Doug, well said. I could not have said it better than you did.

I believe all of the Clinton supporters commenting on this thus far are PATHETIC! It's obvious Hilary is is riding on the former president's credentials. Now, I'm not anti-Hillary or Bill, but it took a few tears and her husband to win her the previous two states....not very presidential if you ask me. I think Barack's comments are warranted, especially since Bill has been much more involved in Hillary's campaign since she started winning. I worry what will happen IF she actually wins the democratic nomination and has to go up against the Republicans. Can she perform without hubby holding her hand?

Regardless, Barack is still the best PERSON for the job!

Obama 08'

Yes, Obama. It's true.

The old Southern Dixiecrats are after you. But hold your head up and continue as you are. Those of us with a brain and some education know full well that you are the one trying to unite America while the Clinton's have managed to divide ever single demographic in the Democratic party and has us all fighting each other.

There are enough Americans in this country with basic comprehension skills that can see through the lies and the spin to elect you president. We need you. Don't give up and ignore the outdated , tired old voices that have no idea how to explain your new campaign style. They will soon be obsolete.

We Love You Barack !

POOR BABY OBAMA CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT OF THE POLITICAL STAGE–GO HOME AND SUCK YOUR THUMB. YOU WANTED TO BE A POLITICIAN, BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT AND YOU DON'T KNOW HOW THE SLAPS ACROSS THE FACE COME AT YOU FROM ALL SIDE OF THE FENCE--REAL STUPID ABOUT THE REAGAN THING TOO.

The Clintons are not democrats, they're aristocrats. That's why Bill and George get along so well. The have the same viewpoints. Hillary and Bill are both career politicians. They'll say anything to get themselves elected. And quite frankly, I don't trust either of them. Bill is a smart man, but his integrity is flawed, and the same applies to his wife.

As for race: Obama is both black and white. He's only classified black because of America's racist laws and views that a person of mixed heritage (only when mixed with black) makes that person black.

The Clintons are crass and classless, I used to support them.. Bill is a liar, plain and simple.. He lied to the country and his own wife and family on many occasions and would do it again and again..

it seems to be very true that he is fighting both clintons
and thats jacked up
hillarys running for pres not bill
he had his shot
maybe their affraid if she goes it solo america will see the ice queen she is
no wonder bill was doing interns in the oval office

the Clintons' desperate and negatively aggressive campaigning method has for sure become depresing. Considering they are fighting against a guy who was unknown to many until just 2 to 3 years ago, i am ashamed of Bill's behaviour, i cant believe he would so undemocratically. Calling Obama a 'fairy tale' and a 'liar' so as to guarantee his family's return to the state is, to me, uncalled for. Bill is going to shatter his record, used to respect him but not any more

Obama you have it exactly right, both Clintons are running against you because you are a contender of strength, wisdom and great leadership. Yes Barack, it is because of those facts that you, and rightly so, scare the heebeegeebees out of Bill and Hill. Their original plan, front runner by a 100 miles has faded, thank goodness , so she isn't "a-shoe-in" any longer, hense their extremely negative behavior. I can't believe Bill is a former President with the negative actions he is embracing. He needs to stand back, farther away from his personal mirror of perfection and see his shadow self working in extreme overtime. Yuck!

Between now and Feb 5 the clintons will be out and about doing what they do best – lie, cheat and steal (basically they will do anything to win) to get back to "their" White House.

Calling all American voters, are you awake, can you see the truth now? The Clinton dream is about regaining the power over this country, returning to the political helm of this fine country. Many in congress and the house want that too because then the status quo in Washington can remain the same. So sad and disappointing. Time for the people to take back their country, vote real change.

Obama whines and whines and whines. He got called out and can't respond–so he starts complaining about who he's running again? This guy is a sham, dirty tricks, nasty rhetoric, completley contradicts his promises of "change" in the executive branch. It's starting to be uncovered everyday and Obama keeps getting frustrated because he can't handle the heat.

Hillary is going to ruin the Democrats. She just isn't electable. Democrats (like myself) simply aren't going to turn out this November for her. All just as well, I guess. But if Dems want a chance to win, Obama is the way to go. If I had to bet on either the crap (HRC) or the unknown (BO), I'd bet on the unknown.

Hillary Clinton has survived 16 years of historically extreme scrutiny, and I never once heard her whine or complain about it. Get a grip, young man, and soldier on. If you have a case to make about your qualifications, make it. If not, go home and work hard at your job as US Senator. I'm sure the people of Illinois would appreciate that effort.

Bill Clinton is on the path of ruin.

He wants to ruin Obama's bid, even if it means distorting his positions on the issues. Bill is also ruining any chance Democrats return to the White House. He's willing to slime Obama if Hillary can't get the nomination.

David Axelrod hit the nail on the head.

Wal Mart is good for communities they hire a lot of people, and people have a place to park their Motorhomes and camp trailers overnight.

IF OBAMA THINKS THE GOING IS ROUGH NOW, JUST WAIT.
IF HE WINS THE NOMINATION, THE REPBULICANS WILL MAKE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE PRIMARY LOOK LIKE A LOVE FEST.
YOU'RE PLAYING IN THE BIG LEAGUES NOW, NOT THE MINORS.
EVERY RADIO AND TELEVISION NETWORK, EVERY PAPER IN THE COUNTRY WILL BE PUTTING YOU UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. AND ALL THE TALKING HEADS, PUNDITS, AND TALKING SHOW HOST, WILL BE PARSING YOUR EVERY UTTERANCE, WHILE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO VAULT THEM INTO PROMINENCE AND BRING YOU DOWN.

I would just like to comment that Barack Obama did not congradulate Hillary on her win in Nevada! Now his trying to claim a win in Nevada by the deligate count when Hillary cleary won the popular vote! Sounds like another moment in time Bush 2000.Do we need another 8 years of Bush?

Obama and his advisors should stop whining. He is a strong candidate. So is Hillary. The Obama camp has taken some shots at her, some which were fair and some which were unfair. That's the way it goes in politics. Quit whining and get on with the campaign. I'm supporting Hillary, but I would be thrilled with either one!

Who's whining? Barack is just making fun of the fact that Hillary can't stand on her own and needs Bill to do her dirty work for her. Strong leader? What??? Did you see her break down and cry? The loss in Iowa hurt her self-esteem and this was the result. Is that what we want from a president? Someone who breaks down when things don't go their way? Committed to her marraige? Seriously, what chance would she have if Bill weren't around? I can't believe how many people have been suckered by the Bill/Hillary campaign. She offers nothing new to this country or to the political process. Anyone that can't through the silly tactics of their campaign just isn't paying attention. For those of you that want to run off about Obama's "tactics", please find some credible evidence, then come back. There's plenty of documented cases of Clinton's campaign using dirty tactics.

Obama is trying to play the innocent victim by saying he is going up against Bill and Hillary Clinton. What was he doing when he brought out Ohprah and when he made all the false statements about Hillary and Bill Clinton. Obama is a dishonest person and a liar. People are beggining to see through all his hope and change hype. Its all an illusion and smoke screens. Obama plays the race card one minute than plays the saint the next. Obama is a joke with that fake MLK Jr. sound that he tries to make during his speeches. Can we trust a guy like this as president of the United States?

I think it's funny how everyone claims Hillary is such a "pillar of morality" in terms of her sticking with Bill after the affair. All because she is "deeply committed" to the sanctity of marriage? That's the funniest thing I have heard in a long time. Hillary stuck with the adulterer to advance her own political career. She has tried to manipulate the public into thinking it was all because she believed in working through things with him and preserving her marriage. A real woman would have booted him out and shown the world she didn't need to stand on the shoulders of he husband to get somewhere in life. Hillary is banking on her husband's supporters to cash in on voting day in support of her. I agree with you Zoey... we limit a president's term in office for a reason. No one wants to see another 4-8 years of Bill in the office, and if we vote Hillary in, that is exactly what we are going to get. She obviously feels she needs him on her campaign trail to win some votes... why can't she do it standing on her own merits? This quote DIRECTLY from the Clinton campaign spokesperson stating that “President Clinton is a huge asset to our campaign and will continue talking to the American people.”... shows how IMPORTANT he is. Meaning, Hillary can't win on her own without him......

I'm really getting nervous about the tactics in this election. At what point did the Obama folks and the Clinton folks start hating each other so much. The Dems have gotten so focused on destroying each other, I worry about what they will be able to do in the general. Sadly, I see a lot more from the Clintons that I do from Obamas camp. I think Axerod is correct on this, I'm ashamed of what Bill is doing, not because he is attacking Obama, but the manner in which he does it. He was President of the United States, he needs to act like it. Where is the dignity? Acting as a hatchetman, there is something low about that. Thats an underlings job, not the former leader of the free world. I lost a lot of respect for him. Speaking of underlings, Clinton's have to shup up. Between Cuomo's "Shuck and Jive" statement, and the BET guys reference to drugs, this does nothing but make your candidate look bad. This race stuff is also driving me nuts. I keep hearing Obama played the race card. My question is when? I don't recall him every bringing up his race. Just beacuse he envoke MLK? I just don't see it. Oh, and PS, doing the "Spade Work" is not a real saying, so Hillary might not want to say things like that if she wants to take race out of it. That lawsuit too, WOW. Just WOW. I read the complaint in the case, and can't believe they filed that. Amazing, I'm suprised it did not backfire. Obama is driving me insane too. Yes, I get it, you want change. Well, what are you going to do about it? How about putting ideas out there. I read his website, the ideas are still a little vage. He should work them through and talk about them more on the stump. I hope to see better from these two in the future but somehow I doubt it.

Hey Don, I'm with you.

Barack is a great inspirational speaker. There's no doubt about that. I just hope as this race goes on, that people realize he is inspiring them to want change, hope for change, vote for change; but he's not providing them with a path for change. He doesn't really offer any actual solutions, and he hasn't spent the time he's been in congress to bring about any actual solutions or changes. He has mostly spent his time "not making waves" or just not being there to vote. He's been in Congress for two years; one of them has been spent on the campaign trail. Does this sound like an instrument of change?

This country will be better of with Obama. Anyone else will just push us back another four years. Obama may just save this country...think about it.

I think the man should be in White as President of US is Sen Barack Obama as we know a lot of politians are just merely saying what they are not able to do and do the things they don't do when they are there in the positions where they wanted or desprerately wanted. I think sen Barack Obama is a better person than all as he had a vision to change and transform America to where it should was and better.

People should realiaze that it is not matter of colour or race but to whom it should be a better person for America in the White House to rule and take good care of America.

People of America – Barack Obama for President.

Regards
Peter Surendtren
Malaysia.

Obama can bring real change, the problem is hes running against the Clinton power structure. The reason the Clintons can withstand republican attacks is because they are of the same mold and spin. I am a democrat and am ashamed of the campaign Bill and Hillary are running.

Lets throw out the gender card. Suppose candidate Hillary was a man, married to an unfaithful spouse who cheated him many times! Spouse with temper problems!

Would you trust YOUR country, YOUR children's country to such a candidate with a family problem? I mean, he's gonna have plenty of problems with his spouse at home, he's gonna have no emotional support, and breakups are terrible, divorce is second worse after death of a spouse, remember?!

Hillary already CRIED because of lack of emotional support on the campaign trail, do you think she'll cry again when Bill ... misbehaves, or when the wars break out and Bill is ... nowhere to be found?

Think carefully before you vote!

Is Bill Clinton running for president? why is he giving speeches?
Do people not see the type of people the Clintons are? Why do you think Gore hasn't endorsed Hillary? bc Bill wouldn't even help his former VP when he was running. They are the epitome of the dirty side of politics...do anything to obtain power, even stay with a husband that notoriously cheats on you, in order to win the presidency. That is telling of the kind of person she is.

People are you not tired of seeing the same faces and hearing the same names!!! I think it is time to put those old names in our history books and give a chance to the young generation, We have to go with time!

Obama has a point. He shouldn't have to play against the other team and the refs. Its not about "taking heat". I'd like to see more of Hillary, and less of Bill. Or else, I'm going to be casting a vote for Obama.

Why is there a double standard when it comes to having spouses assist with a campaign? I do believe Mrs. Barack Obama has been imbedded in the Obama campaign since day one. This is just one more example of Mr. Obama attempting to sway the conversation away from his inadequate record as a politician. He may be a profound speaker, but a record he has not. As an Illinois resident, I am more than proud to vote for Hillary Clinton. Clinton, by the way, was born and raised in this State, and actually spent more time here than Mr. Obama has! Vote for experience. Vote for a return to the economic explosion of the 1990's. Vote for HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON!

The choice between Obama and Clinton seemed mighty, mighty difficult for a very long time. Watching how race has been made an issue by one candidate has helped me decide, between the two.

Now I'll know who to vote for if Edwards doesn't make it. He's the one with the message. Too bad "poor John" is a white male, as was stated in one of the debates.

I'm really disappointed in the people who post comments in here sometimes. You constantly hound on the candidates about negative campaigning and yet some of you do the same in here.

It's a great time in our history when we on the democratic side of the aisle have several great candidates to vote for. We shouldn't be attacking each other. We should support who we chose to support and work hard to getting them the nomination. However, when the results come in we stand beside our candidate no matter what.

Don't feed the fires of separation, by bickering on here. We have the opportunity to win the White House back and restore some integrity to the American Political System. We should be happy we have the opportunity to really win this.

However, I do support Obama. I will stand beside him and work hard for his nomination. If Hillary wins the nomination I will stand with her to the White House as well. We need to quit giving the Republicans the fire power to attack us in the General Election and work together to have a good fight.

Wade.

News flash....Bill isn't running for President ....his wife is.....the what GOOD husband is not going to defend his wife with every fibre in his body??? I love the line....former Presidents shouldn't get so involved...well this is the FIRST time a wife of a former President ran for President....so YOU GO BILL.....YOU ARE DOING GREAT.....GO HILLARY.....YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE THE BEST PRESIDENT WE HAVE EVER HAD...and that includes BILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama needs to just stop talking about the Clintons and move on to... oh I don't know, how he's going to actually do all the things he's going to do. He has a lot of chorizema and charm but there is no way he can do everything he says he can do. Hillary Clinton likes to promise things she knows she can achieve. Obama "Change we can believe in" even though its impossible.

Hillary isn't committed to anything except being president. That's all this is – another Clinton becoming president. Either Clinton will say anything to monopolize the white house. Sound familiar?

I gotta give Obama credit here. There is far worse he could "call out" about the Clintons and he's keeping it within the context of the campaign. Good for him.

Hard to be more inconsistent about the war than Hillary, who voted in favor of it then says she's against it. The Clintons must think we Americans are pretty stupid.

Two families running the country for more than twenty years is not good for democracy. Pakistan should not be our political role model. Let's get some fresh ideas into the oval office! Obama '08!

Obama you were riding the wave so you said, when you thought you had a sure win in New Hamphere, but all of a sudden, you lose two in a row, and now you and your shabby campaign team starts to weep, Wasn't it your campaign people who presuaded that nasty ad in Spanish lying on Senator Clinton? Wasn't it your campaign people who tried to bring race in this campaign by distorting what President Clinton said about the Fairy Tale, when you knew Darn well he was talking about your inconsistent voting on Funding the war, Wasn't it your campaigh people who tried to bring race into this campaigh by distorting Senator Clinton words about MLK, did you think that people would be so stupid as to think that people would believe your campaigh by thinking the Clintons are Racist.?Investigate all you wish, just make sure you investigate the Iowa win, where the race was won Fraudently, you see Obama, we know that all those young people who voted for you were voting in Iowa illegally, as they live in Chicago, and are not residents of Iowa, they are residents of Chicago, You will have them vote double for you in Iowa and also in Chicago, what a pathetic way to win a primary. In spite of all that, you are a one State Trumped up win, and now Reality is beginning to set in, and you are BAH BAH BAH, I don't feel sorry for you, play fair, and you will get what is for you.

bill and hillary clinton knew that she would run for the presidency back in 1992, everybody seen that coming.

Hillary cannot win in Nov. she might win now, but will cost us the race again.. and Mr. Boomberg cannot win anything, he is another Guliani wanna be, please stick to NY and take care of that city.
Mr. Edwards is good but no chance, after loosing in South Carolina 2morrow he will go out.
I wish us all the best, but 4 more of republicans in office and were done for.

I don't understand you guys. Give me one thing that Obama said that wasn't true. Anyone? Difficult, isn't it? That's because Obama hasn't said anything that was untrue.

Now, list the things that Clintons brought that was untrue. Too many. Do you guys expect to hear your president to be honest? Is saying, "My biggest weakness is that I am too impatient to bring change to America", a sign of an honest presidential candidate? "I care too much about American people" is your answer to "what is your biggest weakness"? Why can't she be honest with us?

Cry Babies! Did you think Bill came to town to invite you to tea? We are talking about the race for POTUS, not Captain of the volleyball team! MLK would never have praised Reagan for trashing an economy that disproportionately affected Blacks and Latinos...Mr Obama has a long way to go to make the grade, sorry. You can bet 'ole Bill has already started rounding up the super delegates too.

Hey Obama ....what about those lying commercials you had on the radio in Nevada...huh??? IN SPANISH no less......YOU ARE THE ONE WHO IS A LOW DOWN LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's politics as usual. No matter who you support – it's clear; politics as usual from all sides of every campaign. As far as the Nov match up, polls are showing that Obama v McCain and Clinton v McCain are dead heat - I think it's b/c fewer people are going vote on party lines, even if Clinton wins b/c if you vote for the Republican you are voting to keep the war in Iraq going and voting to continue with Bush policies. Just like 00 and 04 it will come down to turn out and, historically, dems have bad turn out at general elections. Maybe not this year?!?!?! Anyway – it's politics as usual. Obama's coming along wasn't going to make all those years of cut throat politics disappear.

You know, I never knew what David Geffen was talking about when he said "Everyone lies, but the clintons do it with such ease."

Now I know.

I could have lived with a Clinton presidency last week. Now, I don't even care if Huckabee is the nominee, I will stay home on Nov. 4th, and if she wins the presidency, I will move to Canada. Period.

The fact that there can be this kind of dishonesty, this kind of corruption on the part of the Clintons, and the fact that people are allowing it to happen really makes me question the prestige of this nation. We as Americans pride ourselves on being the only country in the world with a system of government that most resembles a true democracy.

But I will lose all my faith in that system if someone as corrupt and ruthless as Hillary Clinton is the nominee. She should be ashamed. And Bill Clinton was my favorite president too.

Please Obama, win this thing so that I can actually believe in the system once again.

With regard to taking liberty with an opponent’s words or misrepresenting the truth, the other person more experienced than Hilary is Bill. Unfortunately for Sen Obama, the Clintons are definitely playing double-team.

Hence, in order for Sen Obama to be successful, not only does he have to combat the cheap shots, dirty antics, divisive rhetoric and mischaracterisations by Hilary, but he has to also counter the fallacious characterizations, malicious attacks and downright, vicious lies of a beloved or disgraced (typically depending on what side of the aisle you’re on) former president. This within itself is a HUGE task. However, it is further compounded by the pervasiveness of bigotry which is still evident in this Country.

The ‘Audacity of Hope’ indeed…

hillary and bill are both RUTHLESS LIARS!! THEY HAVE THIS IDEOLOGY OF
" BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY ". THEY HAVE ATTACKED MR.OBAMA SHAMELESSLY, NOW A FEW IDIOTS IN AMERICA ARE BLAMING THE VICTIM...MR.OBAMA? BILL SWUNG FIRST, THEN HILLARY, IT IS A DECEPTIVE TAG TEAM EFFORT BY THESE 2 OLD SEASONED, PROFESSIONAL LIARS!!!
ANYONE WHO SAYS OBAMA STARTED IT AND IS NOW COMPLAINIG IS ALSO A LIAR, OR JUST NOT WATCHING THE SAME NEWS REPORTS ON CNN, OR READING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COVERAGE OF THESE 2.
MAYBE THEY ARE PLANTS FROM THE HILLARY CAMP. SHE HAS HER PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET DAILY, PLANTING FALSEHOODS ABOUT Mr. OBAMA.

I hear that Obama is actually so upset by this that he's broken down in tears because it's too hard running for president.

Oh, wait, that was Hillary.

It is SO true! Obama is running against both Clintons, and doing an awesome job, considering. I'm with the Illinois Senator all the way. Enough of the Bush/Clinton dynastic cycle!

i should add another point. while the clintons preach experience and all the othe nonsense they are feeding gullible voters who buy her nonsense, OBAMA HAS CHARACTER, AND THAT HIS SOMETHING CLINTON DOES NOT HAVE AND NEVER WILL HAVE!!!

IT IS CHARACTER, AND NOT JUST EXPERIENCE THAT CHANGES WORLDS, JUST LOOK AT MARTIN LUTHER KING AND OTHER GREAT FIGURES WHOSE CHARACTER AND HEART CHANGED THE WORLD!!!!

Obama was the first to go negative. He even admitted he would have to go negative to catch up in the polls. Now that he has gotten close, he can't stand that others are going negative on him. Such a hypocrite.

I am a Republican and I have been admiring Obama's strength in putting up with the Clinton's and their dirty dirty politics. He is TOUGH to go this long without making any kind of reference to Bill and Hillary's 1-2 punches and low blows.

Bill should just SHUT UP and let Hillary win or lose this on her own! He's embarrassing himself for the history books as a former President.
But then again I can imagine this is his favor he ows her for Hillary not leaving him after he abused a 21 yr old intern in the Oval Office and then lied to a judge about it. Let's see, that was publicly known mistress number 4, right?

Seriously folks, there wasn't a Democrat who wanted Bill to campaign for them in 2000 and now all of the sudden you want to let them back in the White House? You people have no moral compass whatsoever. It's disgusting!

Watch how the Clinton's get red in the face and poke their fingers at people, the camera's, the reporters. They are pushing Hillary down the throats of people who do not understand that Obama CAN lead this country through a change. Bill did it the same way and campaigned with the same platform of "change" vs experience of the then President Bush #41. Now they make fun of the platform of "change"?

Why would our country want more of the same Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton when we KNOW these 2 families have pushed our political system into an impossible state of deadlock? Our Repubs and Dem's hate each other thanks to these 2 families. We can do better with Anybody But Clinton.

I just can't fathom what you people are thinking in voting for Clinton! Wake UP!

Yeah, Obama and his campaign showing true colors….looks like desperate times for them..where were these commnets when he had the "Big Mo" from Iowa win. I understand that the clinton campaign is also responsible for personal attacks. But I think its outrageous to start blaming them now since the Obama campaign was the one who started attacking Hillary a month or 2 before Iowa caucuses.
Hillary leads….Obama attacks -> Iowa win
Obama leads…Clinton attacks-> NH, MI, NV wins
Hillary leads….Obama attacks -> ????

So the basic point is that attacking someone's record is part and parcel of politics……so Obama should stop being a cry baby…and should come out in the open and admit that his "hope" and "change" are just big words and he is actually trying to fool his supporters. Obama is as politician as any other, including Hillary. So if everybody is the same why not vote for the person who actually has some experience and who knows how to get things done, instead of being in Obama's fantasy land. Vote Hillary!!!

I ORDER TO WIN IN NOVEMBER HILLARY NEEDS OBAMA BUT OBAMA DOESN'T NEED HILLARY. THINK ABOUT CLINTON SUPPORTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY TO GET SOME RESPONSES ON THIS COMMENT.
LETS SEE HOW SMART YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS REALLY ARE.

@ Charlotte.

You said we can't wait for Obama to learn how to "play the game" when referring to his HONEST answer at the debate. That's absolutely ridiculous. We don't want our politicians to play THAT game. The game of deceptive and dishonest answers that are clearly hollow and pander to the easily influenced and unintelligent people of America. Edwards and Clinton gave the most pathetic answers I have ever heard and it was truly embarrassing that they would think we can easily be fooled (though I imagine many were.) Obama was asked a question, he gave an honest answer. THAT'S the kind of game I want to see played! A game where questions are met with real answers and nothing is hidden from the American people.

Yes, this is important to be poined out. I see this as riching out to both Hillary's supporters and undecided voters to tethink the fundamentals of Hillary's compaign. Is she just the wife of Bill or she can offer something more? Personally, I see her as an ordinary person, who without the curcumstances of being Bill's wife would be totally irrelevant.

Hillary's Wal*Mart ties actually did come up at my caucus meeting in Las Vegas on Saturday. I'd kind of expected it.

The Obama Precinct Captain used it to convince a leaning Edwards supporter (who was unviable in my precinct) to come to their side. After I chided the PC for looking backward (as it does little to help Obama's future-driven message), I explained Hillary's breakthrough gender-rights accomplishments while she was on the board.

The Edwards voter went for Hillary.

Bringing up the Wal*Mart boogieman is a lame attempt to scare the uninformed working class voter, and is completely despicable in my opinion.

I think that's why no one brings it up. It is a weak and irrelevant point.

I applaud Obama for trying to stay above the fray and run a clean campaign. However, he must didn’t realize he was running against some of the most deceptive people in Washington the Clinton’s. Barrack tried to make this a race about issues and “Change.” He tried to make his campaign about uniting this country, and working together toward common goals. Unfortunately, the Clinton’s simply weren’t having that. The first opportunity they received they injected race into the campaign. The most divisive and dividing subject one can think of. They used race to get Obama off his message, and it seems to have worked. This is not to say Obama didn’t get his hands dirty partaking in the issue, but if the media actually looked at the whole issue and how all this nonsense started, I’m sure they would conclude it began with the Clinton’s.

For the Clinton’s it’s about their enormous ego and maintaining their “Political Dynasty.” Anyone who thinks otherwise is simply naive. This is politics, and winning the Democratic nomination is more important to Bill and Hillary, than acknowledging and engaging in this truly historic election process with honor and dignity, therefore, Obama should expect more of the same. Expect more of Bill parading in front of the media just before the SC primary and complain about how his wife is being treated unfairly (yeah right), or voters are being harassed and prevented from voting for her. Expect Hillary to possibly have another “Hillary moment” and some how get black women to coalesce around her in some form of solidarity for women (God Help Us). Expect a new stomp speech about how Hillary is a change agent, despite the fact Americans have spent the last 20 years with either a Bush or Clinton in the house. Barrack entered this campaign with a good message and a plan to try and unite this country, but it’s hard to fight against any establishment. I don’t fault him for finally speaking up for himself, in what appears to be the 12th hour of his candidacy. Hell, after all of the jabs he has taken from Bill it’s about time he swung back (Maybe his buddy Edwards will jump in and they can tag team Bill like WWE).

The entire Democratic Party should be ashamed of itself for the way this ridiculous and embarrassing primary has played out. Hillary will win the nomination, because she has the backing of older staunch Democrats who make up the large majority of the Democratic Party, and she has women who turn out in bigger numbers than men. If Democrats had any sense they would realize that Hillary for president is exactly what Republicans want. Personally, I can’t wait to see the Republican attack machine go to work. I can guarantee it won’t be pretty.

Obma is right. What is Bill's problem anyway? He is hurting Hillary's campaign and galvanizing the Republicans even more (assuming that's even possible). He has acted unpresidential to say the least. He has done a good job of redeeming himself over the past few years on important issues likes AIDS and tsunami relief but he is blowing it now. At my caucus in Reno, Obama beat Hillary by a 2-1 margin. His supporters included young people, senior citizens, African-Americans, women and independents–a cross-section of which Hillary can only dream. Clinton ought to be ashamed of himself because all he is doing in all likelihood is insuring a Republican victory in November if Hillary ultimately becomes the party's nominee (which is not clear at all at this point). If Hilary can't control her angry husband, how does anyone expect her to control bullies like what's his face in Iraq? She needs to rein him in, the sooner the better.

Nomination of will guarantee Republican victory in 08.

What shameless behavior by a past president!!

Bill Clinton's behavior in campaign scenes show he was president just for himself and for the people of this country.

The Clintons behave as if they are entitled to the White House and no one else.

Did anyone ever think of what the BIGGER picture is?
Do you want to set Senator Obama up for failure and have the Republican Part masacre him? It amazes me that supporters aren't looking at the Bigger picture, send an inexperience candidate to the trenches of war that will defeat the civil rights movement. This could weigh heavily on future AA candidates and how they will be looked upon as legitimate presidential candidates.
Very sad indeed. As a woman of colour, I would not like to send someone to represent me knowing that he or she will fail, I am smarter than that and I am even wiser to know that my vote will be solely based on research and experience.
I do want to ask all supporters who they think will better end the "colour on colour" violence that seems to have taken a back seat to all this hooplah. I feel EDUCATION is way more important and if anyone wants to CHANGE something, change the people responsible for letting our classrooms become battlegrounds for death and confusion amoungst our youth.
So much anger is evident by inexperiance supporters that the main issues are tainted with self centered ignorance and negative and meaningless rheteric.
Why can't we all get along, was Rodney King's and should remain with him. It's not who looks the best, says the most eliquently, personlizes better than others, attacks the issues the best, it's who will delivers and listen to our needs the best and delivers on that PERIOD. And don't forget that "Life Experience" counts bigtime.
I Love America
Shame on the media!!! All of you who report spins for personal gain.

Obama's speech in nevada: Hello everyone, we need change, change, hope, change, MLK, change, hope, change, JFK, Ronald Reagan, change, hope, hope, change.

What is so great about obama? he says the same things over and over!! We need experience! which obama doesnt have.

HAHA! That's to funny. Don't mess with Bill Clinton's wife. Just as you (OBAMAMA) have your people distorting you Mrs Clinton will have husband, Blacks, Latino whoever that sees your people are doing and saying things that aren't true. Quit whinning is so weak and unMANly.

Obama is fighting both Clintons. And Bill's recent bug-eyed, angry encounter with the press will look great playing over and over again at Republican campaign headquarters. The fighting is getting weird, and this will hurt us in the general election, especially if Hillary gets the nomination.

All the infighting should stop. In the end, people should realize that a Democratic win of the White House in '08 is crucial to the well-being of our country; therefore, we should nominate the person most capable of winning.

Increasingly, I believe that is Obama, or more to the point, Obama/Edwards. I have nothing against the Clinton's, but the widespread antipathy in this country for Hillary really scares me. It may not be fair, and you don't have to like it, but there is enough anti-Hillary feeling in this country that it will galvanize the opposition. We'll lose the swing vote, which as we've seen from the last two elections, is critical to winning.

Hillary: Play fair and tell your husband to do the same. While you're at it, knock off the crazy slogans like "35 years of experience"...give us a break. Save some credibility in case you do win.
Edwards: If you don't do well soon, bow out and support Obama (and cross your fingers for a spot on the ticket).
Obama: You are battling two Clintons. Get over it. Keep playing the high road, and don't get distracted.

OK now, Barack Obama says Bill Clinton has misrepresented Obama and his campaign. But the article does not say what Obama specifically has a problem with.

CNN, don't you think It's important to pinpoint the disagreement between these two candidates? What specifically is Obama disagreeing with?

. . . sloppy journalism.

I'm really tired of hearing people say that Obama has "twisted opponents' words," etc. with absolutely NO proof. All I would like is just one example.

Also, it's really aggravating to me when people get on here and leave comments bashing a candidate and they can't even put together a cohesive sentence or write with even a hint of grammatical intelligence. You really hurt any argument you try to make when the reader thinks, based on your writing, that you're an idiot.

I look forward to a race of Obama versus Hillary, and not the whole clinton family.

What 'experience' does Hil have besides being in the same room as Bill?

Barack Obama has beena Senator for 10 years while Clinton has only been a Senator for 7.

She's just a JUNIOR Senator who hasn't done much in her 'home' state of New York. All her votes in the Senate shows that she's working with George Bush, she voted for the Iraq War, voted for the Patriot Act, voted to label the Iran Military a Terrorist organization so Bush can go to war with Iran, just like how she voted against Iraq and said Iraq is a terrorist country who was making WMD's and is a threat to the whole world, she held Bush's hand before he led us to war based on nothing else but Lies and Manipulation, and Hillary wants the same thing for Iran.

She's never balanced a budget larger than her household, she's never made one foreign policy decision and she's never run anything larger than a lemonade stand when she was a kid.

Her claim to fame is being in the room when big decisions were being made on the national and state level. I'm sorry. That's not experience. If that's the case, the White House cleaning staff and members of the Secret Service are also 'qualified' to be President.

She's a very smart woman but:

I'm smart + I'm in the room when policy is being formed does NOT = I have experience forming policy.

Just because your Husband is a CEO, the wife of a CEO doesn't get to call herself a CEO on her resume and list 'being a CEO' as her experience.

Hillary is an AIPAC member/Israeli employee, a BlackwaterUSA board member
and has slept endlessly with all the lobbby groups, corporations and interest groups you can name and considers them the only Americans, she is a neo-conservative who is a member of the DLC, CFR, Bilderberg, Trilateral Commission and only wants nothing but a big government and less freedom/privacy in America. She is the female version of Bush and is a member of many GOP organizations. How could you say that the Oscar worthy Actress Hillary Clinton has no experience, ever heard of having experience in nothing but corruption, profitting and making mistakes, these will show you what you missed, she has loads of experience that she knows will bring America and the world down just like she wants it.

This article is so true. I have been watching the coverage very closely and have seen this pattern. DIRTY POLITICS! Everyday I hope people will be smart enough to see through this behavior. Barack Obama has run a dignified campaign. This is the behavior I want to see in my president.

Guess what Barack, you ARE running against both Clintons because Hillary cannot stand alone! Bill has been running around like a fifth- grader treating this like a class president election. RELAX BILL!!! If Hillary wins the democratic nomination, the Republicans will win this election. I am an Independent. Where's Bloomberg when we need him? LOL

Over time I believe the aggressive presence of President Bill Clinton on the campaign trail will result in diminishing returns, for several reasons including:

- Sen. Hillary Clinton's equity will diminish as people grow uncomfortable with the idea of Bill Clinton's activism in Hillary's White House, i.e., who's really going to be in charge?

- Hillary's positioning as an agent of change to restore unity among Americans and move us forward will be undercut by the sense that a vote for her is a vote for reliving the 1990's all over again...

I believe most Americans want to finally get on with the new millenium, free from the excesses of the Bush-Clinton-Bush era, and see that our leadership is taking us boldly where we have not gone before. Barack Obama can clearly lead us there, and maybe so can Hillary Clinton, but only if she convinces us that a vote cast for her is not really a half vote for Bill Clinton.

Can't we see what the Clinton's are doing? We knew they were crooks when they were first in office! When they saw Obama's increase in the polls, they pull out all stops. They knew race would divide the nation. We need to be smarter voters and disregard the nonsense the Clinton's are up to. Obama is trying to run a clean and honorable campaign.

what happened to the "group hugs" ????? Obama is a POLITICIAN ... and he plays dirty too ... it is the nature of the game. He has changed his entire game plan once he started losing ... and why not ... the goal is to win .... but it is too late ... Hillary Clinton is headed to the White House and that is just the way it is!

At least Obama is honest and straightforward. Plus, he is a refreshing face for the president of this country. He won't lie to you. He will try to unite. Something these other comments lack. I see why America is so split. We have people with comments like those above.

Tell Mr Barack to stop complain about anything except quit your running right now he getting a pain back and forth against Clinton and never attack others just because she is a woman and she is more smart person than you Mr Barack and I hope Mrs. Clinton doesnt choose barack as her running mate vice president because he can be much more pain than anyone in the world

should've waited until ready.

S William, if she is the nominee, shame on this country because the world is watching and we will never get the respect or untiy again. Nothing will ever pass in Congress because the base of the Republican, the Independences, and the conservative Democratic will unit against the Clintons. You are so right and I will vote for Bloomberg. ABC "Anything but the Clintons."

Don, Hillary has played the gender card all this time so where do you really stand in this?

Wasn't there a rumor last year (07) about Bill Clinton caught dating some woman and he was thinking about divorcing Hillary? Now that's baggage but Obama didn't go there, there. Are we going to hear more about this onces she the nominee???? And you think the Republican not ready???? Let see if she can cry or go on Tara Bank to discuss that rumor. The Republican bases are waiting patiently. Go Figure.

letting your husband do you dirty work, whether he has your permission or not, speaks alot of the lack of integrity and professionalism in the clinton camp. She will DO ANYTHING, NO MATTER HOW LOW, TO GET THE NOMINATION.

SHOW HILARY AMERICANS ARE NOT STUPID, THEY CAN READ BETWEEN THE LINES.

CORRECTION

educated and smarter

Thing is, WE the VOTERS come November also will not tolerate this kind of crap from the Clinton tag-team. We've had a taste of unfying statesmanship in Obama, enough to say, "No more." There are alternatives to this kind of polarizing harassment, Obama is one. McCain is another.

Back off Bill! If your wife wants to be president – can she do this without you?

Obama all the way! Say what you may but remember the Clintons are no match for Obama. She can cry. Billy boy can go knocking on doors but people are smarter. Radio stations are appalled by all the ' negative campaining' by the Clintons.
remember you will not want old Billy boy in the White House with the Bushes.
Believe in Change and vote Obama.

Don, don't you know that Bill is the chief whiner of all times. It's a known fact that he does incessant whining and blaming others and lying.
As for this democrat, if the Clintons are the nominees (be of no illusion, Bill is trying to run for a 3rd term and has as much disrespect for the constitution as Shrub), I will be looking forward to Bloomberg getting in the race and fully supporting him.
ABC – Anyone but Clintons

I totally agree Mr Obama. And unfortunately sorry to say there are some dumb Hillary supporters whose best answer for supporting her is because she is a woman. Its hard to think that women became educated to make sensible choices, but that is the best reason they have in supporting a candidate. What a pity. Black, white, man or woman should it make a different, well to some women it does. Wow and they claim that there are more educated that men I wonder.

I agree that Bloomberg's decision to go for the presidential race depends on whether Hillary gets the Democratic nomination because she's such a polarising figure and if she's up against McCain or Giulani, there is a strong possibility the Republican candidate can win again.

Obama its to nervous now....sorry Obama , its to HOT,...you forgot to say THNX to your supporters in NEVADA...great job OBAMA..?????

AGRON MI

Why doesn't Obama start stating the obvious about Hillary?

Hillary is the only candidate that MOTIVATES the Republican base. She is virtually un-electable in a national election and nominating her as Democrat nominee is like shooting yourself in the foot. It's not a stretch. It's the truth. They are taking a great gamble against poor odds in continuing her ride to the nomination.

If he just started harping that she actually motivates their base and has poor chances in the general election on the campaign trail ... it would stop any momentum toward her.

For a man who talks about inspiration and unity, you, Obama, and your supporters are stunning in the degree of viciousness and hostility you bring to the electorate. CNN had cameras in caucus rooms in both Iowa and Nevada and I was shocked to see how angry and aggressive Obamo-ites were - it was scary.

Spanish language commercials saying Hillary is against the hispanic community is not high-minded or eloquent. I understand it is difficult to run a political campaign when you are claiming that you are above politics, but I recommend you return to your message of hope. It's all you have.

Bill Clinton is a liar. I don't see what is so controversial about that, he simply is. If recent events won't convince you, just go back to some of the whoppers he told in the 90s.

I guess people are ok with that. Or they're deluding themselves if they think he isn't.

Did Obama just now realize that he's playing in the major league now? Did he expect it to be a cakewalk?
Stop whining, or leave the race.

Don, the problem is she can't hack it herself. Her husband isn't running again! The Waaaah's should go to Hillary for not being able to handle her business on her own. We don't need a President who runs to her hubby when the going gets tough! This is just the primaries, imagine what will happen if she's President and it REALLY gets tough! Lord help us all!

Obama '08!

It is so sadly obvious that the clintons are DESPERATE to get back in the white house! They have taken a "BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY" tactic. They have lied, distorted the facts to make them look good, now even pandering to the black community! These people have no SHAME! They have no CLASS, NO DECENCY WHATSOEVER. Hillary is pathetic, and running scared. OBAMA HAS MORE DELEGATES FROM NEVADA PRIMARY, SO MUCH FOR HER HOLLOW VICTORY. First they tried to go to court to block the caucus voted taking place in the casino's. Then when it seemed they came out ahead by a few points, now they claim obama kept their people from voting. These two clintons are dispicable!
if obama was not a worthy oponent, that has a good shot at the white house they would never attack him with these low class dirty political tricks, and smoke screens. OBVIOUSLY HILLARY KNOWS OBAMA CAN EASILY WIN THE NOMINATION! her ego is so out of control, she wont allow herself to run a fair, clean, and truthful campaign. she is too selfish, TO REALIZE OBAMA IS THE ONLY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE THAT CAN BEAT THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE, ROMNEY, OR McCAIN!!!! IF THE DEMOCRATS GIVE HILLARY THE NOMINATION, IT WILL BE A WASTE, THAT WILL MAKE IT SO EASY FOR THE REPUBLICANS TO BEAT HER WITHOUT MUCH EFFORT!!! THE CLINTON'S HAVE TOO MUCH DIRTY BAGGAGE, TOO MANY SKELETONS, LIES, AFFAIRS, AND KEN STAR TRYING TO IMPEACH BILL IS HIS WORST MOMENT IN HISTORY!
WE CANNOT ALLOW OUR PARTY TO LOSE THE WHITE HOUSE OVER THESE 2 DIRTY, SHAMLESS, PROFESSIONAL POLITICAL LIARS! THEIR RECORD WILL NOT HOLD UP IN A GENERAL ELECTION. OBAMA IS CLEAN, FRESH, UNINCUMBERED, HONEST, CLASSY, EDUCATED, EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT, AND SELF LESS TO SUBJECT HIMSELF AND HIS FAMILY TO ALL THIS GARBAGE AND MUD THE CLINTONS KEEP THROWING AT HIM.
I WILL VOTE FOR HUCKABEE IF THE DEMS GIVE HILLARY THIS NOMINATION. I WONT WASTE MY VOTE ON THIS IDIOT HILLARY!

Honestly, as someone who is VERY leftist, I do not really like Clinton politics.

But as a free thinker, I like Obama's politics even less.

Yeah, we all have our reasons for not liking Hillary, but she really is the best viable Dem left. I'm SICK AND TIRED of Obama crying when the Clintons bring out REAL facts about him that MUST be reported. He voted YES on patriot act and YES on $300 billion for Iraq. The only real difference between him and Hillary is that Hillary is brilliant and knows what to do at anytime. Watch her in debates, she doesn't slip up, she is flawless, Obama stumbles around.

It is time that people start calling out Obama for his many flaws. No, the Clintons are not mud-slinging, they are simply doing what the press is failing to do.

Playing the 'they're picking on me' card, are we Obama? You trash Hillary for the same thing you are doing right now....
If you can't maneuver around these two political gladiators, your time in the arena will be very short lived.

Sorry to see this in the process. Bill Clinton needs to chill out. I've questioned his motivation from the get go. Hillary won't have a chance without Bill and Bill's past administration, for which she – Hillary – was never an elected or confirmed participant in. Also, her vicarious participation - being a pillow talk advisor when Bill wasn't distracted with interns and secretaries does not qualify as public service.

Bill needs to get a life and act like a former president versus campaigning like its his own personal campaign.

Bill get out of the race. you've done two terms already.

The whiner-in-chief is at it again. He race-baits, engages in dirty politics and then he complains when he loses a couple of contests. Remember, he suggested that it was Clinton who was trying to change the rules in Nevada when a union who supports her tried to sue to keep the Obama union from changing the delegate rules to give Obama an advantage. Then he lost and what does he do? Hides out in a black church and emerges to start complaining all over again.

What a baby.

can't his facts straight? you're kidding me right?

the clinton campaign has turned into a disgusting and depressing campaign. the completely false and misleading mailers they sent in nevada were unfair and childish. he's a real and big threat to her and she realized that after iowa and now you see how the clintons really are...disgusting, childish, liars, and despicable.

i participated in the caucuses in nevada and it's safe to say that the majority of her supporters are the exact same way and it was a very sad sight to see how far they would go to try and convert the undecideds. they ran around saying things like he is a muslim and has ties to al queda and doesn't put his hand over his heart, all of which are completely false, although i don't see what the problem would be if he was muslim. their ignorance shone bright on caucus day and luckily none of the undecideds were as stupid as these hillary supporters and they didn't believe the crap they tried to spread and came over to us on the obama side.

In New Hampshire more than 50% of those who voted for Hillary would have preferred to vote for Bill. That is not an American democracy, it's a Pakistani democracy. There's a reason we've decided to limit terms, we've seen what dynasty and idol worship does to nations. There are far more than two people on both sides "calling [each other] on it", but Bill is distorting facts and making false claims. As a former president he should try behaving like one Americans can be proud of... anytime now... still waiting....
anyone remember how Bill lied under oath???

Both the Obama and the Clinton campaigns should be ashamed of themselves. They remind me of opposites on the football field who get entangled during a pass play and stand up looking at the ref, pointing fingers at one another for a flag on the play. Instead, why not try something novel and mature: campaign on your own strengths; because now it looks like neither of you have any.

Obama has played the race card and engaged in dirty tricks throughout the campaign, distorting, twisting, and misrepresenting comments made by his opposition. The unions that endorsed him in Nevada made members sign pledge cards, and intimidated others who wanted to caucus for Hillary. Obama stood by, making no attempt to denounce such despicable practices. When his supporters aired ads in Spanish denouncing Hillary and saying she didn't care about the workers, that she had shamelessly tried to take away their right to vote, and that she herself was shameless, he again stood by and refused to make a peep against such false and scurrilous attacks. The night before the caucuses he stood on a platform in front of a large audience and performed what he apparently thought was a comedy act, laughing at his own jokes, while mocking Hillary (and Edwards to a lesser degree), and painting a false picture of their responses to a question they all had answered during the last debate. On top of all of this, his wife has been campaigning in the south, blatantly playing her race card in an attempt to steal Hillary's base of African-American voters.

Did Obama really think he could play every dirty trick in (and out) of the book and no one would challenge him? Now he's whining because Hillary's husband is campaigning for her and criticizing his baseless atttacks on her. Obama had better learn, he doesn't have a free pass to falsely acccuse his opponents, defame their character, and belittle the hard work and civil rights achievements of the Clintons. To many people, Bill Clinton is still a hero and it takes some arrogance to denounce the good works he and Hillary have done. It is exactly this sort of negative campaigning that turns people off. And he's still doing it. This guy should pull his horns in, start playing it straight, and let the voters hear what he has to offer. We are all sick of his negativity, whining, and complaining. Be a man! You started the whole mess, now face up to it, and get on with the show!

ooohhh obama pleeeaaassse STOP! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!

i was going to vote for you and now i can't stand a word you say....

if you were planning to be different and a fresh face and represent change, you SCREWED that up royally. you are clearly nothing new.

your "comedy" routine in nevada making fun of the other two candidates was pathetic and your accusations are as well. if you are going to be a politician in the US in 2008 and play the game - which clearly you are doing full force - drop the "holier than though" image - you are no mlk or jfk - you are a smart, energetic and capable man who friggin' blew it.

edwards is my choice - i can't take you any longer. get over the clintons - they are also smart and powerful and full of energy - bashing them and criticizing people who have done a lot for the coutry and still are is so petty and small. grow up dude.

edwards 08.

Oh, poor baby,

Hillary is a strong leader, committed to this country, committed to her marriage for better or worse. It takes a lot of strength to make it through the rough spots of life. Too many people throw in the towel and quit. She has shown me strength and character. I think Obama is a fine young man. I think he has a lot to learn. If he could have answered last on his weaknesses, in his own words, "I would have known how to play the game." We can not wait for someone to figure out, there isn't a pea under any of the three walnut shells. We need someone who can hit the ground running, knows how to play dodge ball, knows it isn't going to be a cake walk, knows it will be an uphill battle and has the intestinal fortitude to get it done. That is Hillary Clinton!

Why does no one ever bring up Hillary's Walmart ties? She was on their board for 6 years and did nothing about employee health care, let alone supporting unionization. Is Walmart good for our communities?

Guess Bill is missing the interns in White House. He cant wait to get back in there...

And this revelation came now? If Senator Obama only realize this now, he is in Bigger Trouble, he needs to fire his campaign staff for not bringing this to his attention.hehehe
Man are the opponents gonna run with this...is this the inexpeience that people were taking about?
Campaign Rule 101 – Never let your confusion or dismay surface, especially during a public event or on a media article.

Keep the faith Obama! I hope we can all find common ground with our candidates and support both no matter the outcome.

Yes, he is right. Anyone with a head on his/her shoulders can see it.

A young, brave Obama is running for president against two Clintons combined. He has maintained to run a positive, up-lifting campaign even though the Clintons have been consistently running negative and smear campaign after Iowa.

So far, Obama has won the Iowa pledged delegates by 1, tied the NH delegates, and won the Nevada delegates by 1 against the powerful Clinton machine ran by a former president and a former First Lady.

If Obama loses to the Clintons, the democrats can not win in November. The country is sick of division, playing political favor, and scoring political points without good judgment, leadership, and inspiring and unifying ability to solve real issues.

Given that Obama equated Clinton with Nixon in his praise of Reagan, I think he's running against both Clintons too – by his choice. Hillary has certainly had both Obamas and Edwardses combatting her.

Given the press resentment of the Clintons (which they also had against Gore, a major reason he wasn't president) I'd think Obama would welcome more opportunities for them to jump on Bill. Did he expect him to be neutral?

This is very low-punch attack by Obama. I mean doesn't his wife campaign for him. I feel Obama keeps on talking about populist themes like changes and opposition to the war. When people start talking about accountability and action, he cries foul. My my.... What a good president he will be!

Last time I checked the witness to the
southern church burnings wasn't in the running.
Look in the mirror CNN.
Stop giving the national disgrace
facetime.
Let the Big C. take the punches if she's so "tough".

Obama should find a better way to defend against the treacherous and
calculating "clinton team".

They will draw him into the fight and "EAT" him if necessary....whatever it takes!!

Barack needs to respond kindly, very briefly, & accurately (but no explanatories)...
.....then "turn the other cheek".....as in the pure "martial arts" philosophy.

If so, if he will take this approach, the Clintons will lose their "COOL"...they already have ....they will do it again, and they will bury themselves, rather than Obama.

sincere regards.....danw.

Waaaah! Poor Baby Barack can't take the heat. Look, you're the one who can't keep your facts straight and if you can't handle two informed, intelligent people calling you on it, then it's time to pack your bags!

You are.

Hillary will win the nomination. But this will galvanize a massive republican turnout.

Democrats and Independents will panic at the threat of four years of gridlock, partisan bickering, and political fighting.

That will induce Bloomberg to step in by mid-March as an independent.

He will walk away with anti-(B)illary, anti-republican, pro-Obama and pro-Edwards supporters.

Bloomberg will become the next president.

Nice try though Barack, you brought dignity and promise to the political scene. We appreciate you anyway.

Dear Mr Obama:

You are now (running against both Clintons) because the economy is the major issue to Americans. Bill Clinton reminds Americans he provided robust growth, created jobs, balanced the budget and left us with a surplus and now the majority of Americans see HIllary as the most experienced candidate and are looking at her experience as an asset.

We believe we are not ready to chance our economic future on an untested Senator Obama who now whick makes changing to an untested newbie a too too scary option.

But, best of luck as you finish your Senate term for the people of Illinois.

I must admit to being concerned about a former President being so active and vocal in the political arena. This is a marked departure from the previous former Presidents and could in essence negate the amendment which limits a president to two elected terms.

Obama, did you forget last year? Hillary was running against both Obamas earlier. How was your wife, Michelle opend her big mouth without political experiences? what abou Oprah? Bill Clinton was the brilliant former President, and he is talking the fact which nobody realized Obama's record about against Iraq War. Obama was bad when he attacked Hillary's war vote at every Debate and speech even he wasn't there in 2002. I will ask Obama "how would you vote if you were in Congress that year?" Obama has no right to attack Hillary's vote because he wasn't eligable in 2002. I think Bill Clinton did right thing, let voters know Obama's political record, so people can decide who is the best leader for our Country. Obama's complain is not acceptable, unfair and selfish.

It's bad enough that corporate America is selling out to the Chinese, Japanese, Arabs and Europeans, now we are going to allow a muslim to become our president and further drive the stake through the heart of democracy and freedom loving people.
Say NO, America. No more selling out of America. Say no to the atheist corporate America and the satanics who want to turn us against God and country.

Shame on Bill and Hillary, they think America is their property. They are mean and power hungry people. They divide to conquer! Shame on them! I will never vote for her. She is mean! Her husband is furious every time the media talks to him. He is a mean person. He want to return to the white house so bad that he will do anything to get there. They are what is wrong with America. Shame on them!

Just what is needed to be said. Hillary is not doing well because of her own accord. Bill people are VOTING FOR BILL NOT HILLARY!

I have been so disappointed in the negativity of the Clinton campaign. I had been so impressed with all their years of public service until now. I find it so against everything they seemed to stand for. When Bill was President and was persecuted so badly, he was the positive one against all his foes. Now he and his wife would dare to put another man through that and for what? Obama was the most consistent about the Iraq War. HiLaary CLinton has changed her stance. Actually changing your perspective is in my mind not a bad thing. The more thoughtful one is the more you may be led to new insights. So why the heck must we berate someone for anything. If Hillary is the candidate to chose, let her speak to those points that sell. I for one don't see her as pulling us all together. We have one candidate who will do that, and he is a senator from Illinois

Obama is definitely filled with more integrity. I'm glad his campaign is prepared to let the truth be known, since the Clinton strategy is so evil.

January 20, 2008

Good cop/bad cop? Now they are using CNN headlines? LOL. I'm laughing so hard my stomach hurts.

misrepresenting both “my record of opposition to the war in Iraq” and “our approach to organizing in Las Vegas,”

What record??? I was against the war, but I wasn't in a possition to hear what was said in the Senate neither was Sen. Obama. He was not Senator yet. With his voting record of Not Voting, 113/383 times chances are really good he would have NOT voted or voted like 2/3 of the Senate voted. Also, need I remind everyone that it passed in the Senate 77-23, these men and women were lied too by our current adm. Hindsight is a beautiful thing isn't it.

His organization in Las Vegas would of been just fine if he had won, but since he lost all of a sudden it's a problem to blame on Bill Clinton.

He's campaigning for his wife. Just because he's a former president doesn't matter. Obama's wife is campaigning for her husband. Obama has Oprah, it doesn't matter. Bill's not the one running, Oprah is not the one running.

This is no way to run a campaign. He's coming off as childish and spoiled because he didn't get his way. Has to blame it on someone, hey, why not the Clintons. Let's not blame it on the Union who supported him and ran those negative ads about Clinton. In my opinion, that ad and his using the spanish slogan, "yes we can", hurt him alot more than anything Bill Clinton has said.

The blame game never works.

I understant that hillary stand behaind klinton word she cant say that by her words. the fact its fact obama smart more than her that why hellry
reliance on killinton when she try to give speach against Obama .

If Hillary has "found her own voice," let her use it on her own to earn the nomination and tell Bill to stop using his to promote her campaign in a negative way. The once-popular former President is trying to use his popularity to boost his wife to the nomination, which is his prerogative. It is sad, though, to see him now think that the best way to elect a President is to use the Politics of Personal Destruction, something he once denounced. If the Clintons continue to think they "deserve" the nomination simply because of "who they are," Michael Bloomberg may be the eventual inheritor of what might have been a Democratic Presidency.

My cousin is stationed somewhere in Afgahnistan, and says he doesn't expect to come home anytime soon, given the current Republican agenda. I pray for his safety and the other American troops all of the time. I recently asked him, which presidential candidate does he support and why?

He says that he's wholehearted behind Barack Obama, because he seems to be the only sincere candidate who's absolutely dead-set on pulling the troops out from overseas. He says that he likes Obama's very high level of sincerity, and the fact that he has no stake in oil over there, which is a plus. I also agree that Obama is currently being attacked on all fronts by the Clintons right now, and it's unfair.

I think thats a little classless of Obama. It's not like his wife isn't going to stuff for him. It's just that Bill Clinton is a former President and his wife is not. Hillary has every right to have her husband go around and campaign for her, while she is campaigning somewhere else. Obama just wants to make Hillary look like the bad person, when really it is him.

I'm certain that if any candidate, today, had a former president willing to campaign for them, they would take advantage of that asset.

It's amazing –with every passing day I like and respect Barack Obama less and less. What happened to the so-called "politics of hope"? He's getting his behind whipped regularly. The wheels are coming off the Obama wagon.

What does Barack Obama stand for, as indicated by his record (not his promises)? I really don't know.

If obama is going to win this election he's going to have to lose the 100% faith he has in the american peoples ability to use good judgement against smear tactics. Whenever the clintons distort his record, or spin the things he says, that he doesn't respond on purpose. It's almost as if he's depending on the american people to filter though all the trash and find the truth, but the truth lies in the fact that people's ability to trust is weak. All it takes is the media to continuosly air falsehoods against you which will alter the opinions of idiots leading them to chose the bully over the one being bullied. Obama is so clearly the best choice for president that you'd have to be from another planet not to see it, but many of these people voting are from other planets, and they couldn't see truth from fiction if fiction was impossible. Hillary will indeed win the dem nomination, possibly even the presidency, but when she's unable to get anything done with the republicans, or is seen as an overbearing, power hunger tyrant to the rest of the world, don't say that you wish you voted for obama. It will be too late, and you'll have to deal with your choice for the next 4 years, and after thoughs 4 years when nothing has been accomplished, and our position in the world has stayed the same or dropped to even lower depths of disparity, I hope obama wont run to save you, because you dont deserve it

oh my lord, i wish CNN would stop with the silly commentary. this is not another "tit-for-tat" as CNN likes to call it and it is not another "brawl."

no one denies that bill clinton is an assest to his wife's campaign. former president bill clinton is like the 800 lbs gorilla in the room. you can't help BUT notice him. he's very likeable, was a popular president, is intelligent and is savvy when it comes to politics and political play. he's a juggernaut of a personality to combat. he knows how and will ALWAYS use his presence to help his wife. and there is nothing wrong with him assisting hillary. heck, i personally believe that if he (her husband bill) was never a part of hillary's campaign then she would most certainly NOT be where she is today on the campaign trail.

with that being said, i do believe that obama and his campaign manager david axelrod are stating a valid point. the former president needs to not distort anyone's record and he needs to not blurry the quotes of obama or anyone else. i supported bill when he ran both times for elections in the past. but as of late, i do find that some of the ways he goes about supporting his wife have indeed been unbecoming of a former president. i mean, to call senator obama a "kid!" how disrespectful to call a grown man, a lawyer with a harvard degree, a united states senator, a candidate for the office of president of the united states, to call him a kid is so unbecoming and so revealing and so disrepectful of this former president. it has been disappointing to see. i most certainly do see a "good cop bad cop" going on with the clintons.

i do wish bill clinton would stick to the facts and be respectful when he targets senator obama or any other candidate. to me, this just shows that bill will do ANYTHING it takes to get done to see his wife win. sometimes bill overshadows hillary and at times i wish bill would just stay out of the picture and let his wife run. it is HER campaign, let HILLARY fight. afterall, she's the one running for the presidency. not bill.

yes, this is politics and it can get down right dirty at times. i guess i just expected more from a former president. sad to say, i have been let down.

Lately it's been hard to distinguish Dick Cheney from the former President. Bill Clinton has become the attack dog of the Hillary campaign and I predict that by the time these primaries are over he will no longer have the political capital he use to have. I didn't remember him attacking the republicans in the 2004 presidential campaing like he's doing it against Senator Obama. I believe that Senator Obama should not lay back , he should return the attacks and even take to the former President ON.

Sani

Yeah, Obama and his campaign showing true colors....looks like desperate times for them..where were these commnets when he had the "Big Mo" from Iowa win. I understand that the clinton campaign is also responsible for personal attacks. But I think its outrageous to start blaming them now since the Obama campaign was the one who started attacking Hillary a month or 2 before Iowa caucuses.
Hillary leads....Obama attacks -> Iowa win
Obama leads...Clinton attacks-> NH, MI, NV wins
Hillary leads....Obama attacks -> ????

So the basic point is that attacking someone's record is part and parcel of politics......so Obama should stop being a cry baby...and should come out in the open and admit that his "hope" and "change" are just big words and he is actually trying to fool his supporters. Obama is as politician as any other, including Hillary. So if everybody is the same why not vote for the person who actually has some experience and who knows how to get things done, instead of being in Obama's fantasy land. Vote Hillary!!!

Bill Clinton is a liar. He lied and cheated. He has been repeating the same distortions about Obama over and over. The press is allowing him to do it by giving him a free ride and the microphone. Who are the people running? He is not part of the equasion. But he is shown on TV while campaining for his wife without her.That is a double standard. Michelle Obama was not shown on TV with John Kerry in Nevada. Why? Sad to say. Obama is running against Hilary or the Clinton couple? Who should we trust? Somebody who lied under oath or somebody that wants to change the political culture in Washington?

What is the definition of "Consistancy", Mr. Obama? What change do you want to make to America, Reagan"s change?

obama is such a phony. stop crying because bill calls out how fake you are. obama has no problem distorting clinton and edwards' remarks from the nevada debate. don't criticize bill unless you can come close to what he has done for this country and the world.....and you're a far way away from that. obama talks a big game for a guy who hasn't done jack. just the fact that he voted present 130 times in the senate says enough in itself. that isn't leadership.....oh wait that's right, ronald reagan took this nation in a better direction than clinton did. i'm sorry i dont care how perfect a person is...im going to judge them on how their actions affected the country....and there is just no way to intelligently claim that reagan's presidency was more positive for america than bill clintons.

I respect both Clintons very much, and I understand that sometimes elections call for hostile tactics. However, their tone has become condescending recently, not just toward the other campaigns, but towards the voters as well!

I don't think Americans will vote for someone who talks to them as if they're infants.

If Hillary wants to be president, she must have the courage to be open and forthright with the electorate. For example, she's not doing herself any favors by keeping her records sealed. Nor does it help that she starts so many paragraphs in her press releases and speeches with "make no mistake," a hackneyed phrase of the Bush administration.

The Clintons are better than these imperious campaign tactics... at least, I hope so.

Obama wants to redefine politics not just get elected at all costs like Bill and Hillary . . they ar eboth so desparate and sad . . so yesterday~!

why are people so taken with Hillary/Bill's empty promises??? they know the game . the will not be able to deliver

Lets Vote 4 a new begining in America .
not Bush not Clinton
lets go FORWARD

Hillary Clinton is always trying to distort Obama's record and frankly it is annoying, especially when people believe her.
For example in the New Hampshire debates she lied about Obama's voting record on the PATRIOT act, and she lied when she said that Obama has a lobbyist working for him. He is a state lobbyist, not a federal lobbyist that buys politicians.

Too bad Obama didn't have time to respond to this. He might have added that Hillary has state lobbyists working for her also. Or he might have questioned Hillary as to why she said accepting $800,000 worth of federal lobbyist money was ok because " they (federal lobbyists) represent real Americans".

Federal lobbyists don't speak for me. This is just one example of things that Hillary does.

So he's running against both Clintons. Isn't Hillary running against both Obamas?

i'm with obama 100% . i was telling my friends the other day i'm begining to feel the clinton campaign has dual candidates. its about time obama starts hitting back hard. this not the time to play nice. if the former president wants to get muddy, obama must be ready to get dirty. we want to see obama get tough.

Well we certaily don't see Barack's spouse in front of the cameras railing against her husbands competitor, like Bill is doing for Hillary. Perhaps at some point in the future, the rules will be changed to leave the spouses out of the public debates, since obviously there's a bias there.

Unfortunately such rules as those cannot come fast enough for this particular presidential cycle.

Obama is a young man. I can understand why he could be frustrated, but eventually time is on his side.

Keep Fighting Barack! As usual the Clintons are playing from the same playbook the Republicans are using to get whatever is necessary at any cost. When it was obvious that Hillary Clinton was the negative campaigner because she actually could not find anything negative in Obama's record (my bad, I forgot about the essay in kindergarten regarding his aspiration to become president – which brings to mind how smart Barack must be to write an essay at the age of 5-6, but I digress). So now, to fool the general public, she gets Bill Clinton to do the dirty work while she pretends she has no idea about things being said and acts innocent. Bill, I respected you as president in the 90's and now as a former president, so before you lose everyone's respect for you, quit playing dirty politics and leave your legacy intact. You can only verbally slander Obama's record so many times, before you get called on your lies. More importantly, let your wife (You know, the ACTUAL candidate who's running for president), fight her own battles. But, wait, I guess that really didn't work in Iowa did it?

Only the Clintons are on Obama's way. Extremely disheartening!

It is to my knowledge that the only person on the ballot with the last name "Clinton" has "Hillary" as her first name. The last time I checked, Obama was the one who brags about his stance against the war in Iraq since 2002, but fails to mention that he said in an interview in 2004 that he wouldn't know how he would have voted if he was in Kerry's position. This is an example of the "political talk" he mentioned a few days ago. He's against the war in 2002, but isn't so sure when asked in 2004. I know he just didn't want to embarrass Kerry, but he could have been more straightforward than saying that he didn't know how he would have voted.

Speaking of Nevada, wasn't it Obama who had some of his supporters come out with a radio ad mentioning things along the lines of "Hillary doesn't want our people to vote"? Here are some direct quotes from CNN's ticker.

“Hillary Clinton does not respect our people. Hillary Clinton supporters went to court to prevent working people to vote this Saturday – that is an embarrassment,”

"Hillary Clinton is shameless. Hillary Clinton should not allow her friends to attack our people’s right to vote this Saturday. This is unforgivable, there’s no respect."

"Obama wants our votes. He respects our votes, our community, and our people."

The only embarrassment is this blatant attempt to divide and conquer using race. It should also be noted that Hillary got the most Hispanic votes among the three candidates, i.e. 64%. So much for Hillary trying to keep Hispanics from voting.

A bit ironic to hear axelrod talk about Bill doing anything and everything it takes to win when he does nothing to stop a diatribe being put on the radio as an ad.

Now, for something else: Obama has 3 years of experience at the federal level of government. Hillary has 7 years and Edwards has 6 years. I can't say that I really care about the things he did in Illinois, because the next President will be running the federal government, not a state government. I'm not looking for who I'd like to have a beer with or who will inspire me for a better tomorrow, and I'm not voting for someone on American Idol; I'm looking for someone who can run the federal government.

Pick the candidate with the most experience. I am voting for Clinton because she has the most experience at the federal level and has an influential husband who can come in handy in foreign policy matters. I'd vote for Obama if he served as a US Senator or VP for several years, but for now, I refuse to hand over the keys to the country to someone who has served only half of a term as US Senator.

He is just scared of Bill because it is showing impact.

The Clintons have been in the white house for 8 yrear, i dont see Hillary to be the kind of change we are looking for. The Clintons have to be careful about this or else its gonna bite them some day. Old bill still is playing dirty politics with the Obama camp and i am happy they have figured that out. I am very proud of Obama and all his accomplishment, runing agaist the wife of a two term president and still waxing strong

I agree with the Clintons. Grow up Barack! This is a Presidential campaign!

What do you think the republicans are going to do to you? It isn't going to be a cakewalk to the election!

I don't think that the Clintons should just sit back and just let him have the nomination. This is a race, a contest.

Maybe instead of whining, Barack should fight back, and show that he has what it takes to win the General Election. So far, he has not.

Oh such a poor baby!!!
Obama you got Oprah, will smith, usher, hally barry helping you. So what Bill is helping his wife. You were attacking hillary for months. It was you and Edward ganging up together on Hillary. Now you know what it feels like. Bill you keep doing what ever you have been doing.

The issue with Bill Clinton,and now with Hillary Clinton,has always been an inability to tell the truth and an ability to make this palatable by spinning or twisting facts. It is indeed troubling but does not seem to give much pause to their supporters. Further,the idea that the 1990s were somehow paradisical is quixotic and self-deceiving. The Clintons presided over the first attack on the World Trade Center,the debacle in Somalia,the missile strike on a wrong target in Africa,a missed opportunity to kill Bin Laden due to President Clinton's hesitation,and the attack on the USS Cole. These are hardly stellar credentials or laurels to rest claims on. As a Democrat,I believe it is indeed time to embrace the Party's future in the candidacy of Senator Obama rather than perpetuating a myth.

I thought the candidate was Hillary Clinton and not Bill, but it seems like she can't handle her own campaign. Bill is really a detriment to her and underscores her lack of ability to manage. Hillary should pony up or step aside.

I'm pretty disappointed in the way Bill Clinton is acting out on the campaign trail also. I always liked him and supported him, but it makes me sad the way they are both twisting things to their advantage. For example, when Obama said the Republicans had been the party of ideas for a while and Hillary twisted it into that he said he thought their ideas were better ideas. That is not what he said. He was stating a fact, and she turned it into something else. I guess it's just part of the general lack of respect I see in the country, but one of the things I liked about President Clinton was that he seemed to respect people. It gives me a sick feeling in my stomach to see them doing that. It's kind of the same feeling I get when I see the way the Republicans talk about each other and about the Democrats. I wish the American people weren't so susceptible to that kind of stuff. Then maybe it would stop.

Great Quote...exactly. Hillary seems to have leaders and her husband brandished on her sides at all times and can't stand alone. Obama doesn't need sympathy getters like Jesse Jackson/Al Sharptons. He is beyond that....a responsible, successful leader.

Mr. bill was good when he was in office.........now he's not.
He needs to back off because MRS. Bill
is going to cost us if she wins the nomination. She has no chance vs. McClain or Huckleberry or Nit.
more Reb's will come out and vote and cost us in Nov.
come on Mr. Bill.....back to NY please!

I am gonna cry like Hill did, I cannot be worse!!!

Oh My Call Obama a Whaaammmbulance..lol
If he thinks they are playing hard ball now, wait until the Republicans get a hold of him.
What a whiner...
All of you ObamaNations... get it... Abominations...better be prepared for February 5th, that is when Mrs. Clinton will take the nomination, then Mr. Obama can go back and play in the puppy kennel for a while longer instead of trying to run with the big dogs.

Bill Clinton wants Mrs. Bill Clinton in the White House so he can rewrite his legacy.
The Clinton’s have no shame and will do, say and use all who stand in their way.

4 years of bush, 8 years of clinton, 8 years of bush, another 4-8 years of clinton. Dynasties in the white house just do not seem american to me.

I agree 100% percent with Senator Obama. Hillary and her husband have ganged up on Obama, in an unflattering way. Someone said before in this forum, that if she cannot handle the heat, then she should get out of the kitchen. A REAL leader doesn't go running to their spouse at every turn of the campaign trail.

Nor does a REAL leader break out in tears to pander for votes. Such tactics are absolutely shameful, and she'll never get my vote or endorsement like that.

The Clinton's, i must say are running a very good campaign. Are their attacks factual? No, but are they getting results are the getting results? yes

I think Barack is dead on correct. This is getting silly that the Clinton campaign started this garbage. I just cant believe people are buying the stuff the Clinton's are saying. Nominating Hillary Clinton will bring out more republicans to vote in the general election, even if they dont like their party's nominee. Sen. Clinton will be the biggest recruiter of votes for the Republicans that we have ever seen. Hey Dem's if we want to win, nominate the right person: Barack Obama. I live in Iowa and in my precinct there were 27 people there who switched their affiliation to vote for him, none for Hillary. That should tell us something.

Obama should stop talking about Reagan during democratic primaries. He needs a history lesson. Maybe then he won't make such gaffes. That hurt him in Nevada – not the Clintons.

Obama has a point. Which Clinton is running for office?? Can't Hillary stand on her own and fight her own battles? What's the point of electing a woman to office who needs a man to deliver the hard punches for her?
Vote for someone who can lead America. Someone honorable. Someone who is inspiring. Vote for Obama!

Bill Clinton is just making a fool of himself out there. He needs to shut up.

All the women who consider Hilary a female candidate really need to re-examine cos it not about her, its about him. She got to where she is today based on him. If you are going to vote based on gender, at least support a true women who achived things by themselve not one who takes insults from a continually cheating husband.

Why does'nt anyone bring up the fact that during a debate a few months ago Hillary Clinton said that she knows the troops are going to be in Iraq for a long time and that her only argument is that the Bush administration has'nt developed a pullout plan even though it would'nt be used for many years. She flipp flopped on the issue, so why does Obama take all the heat?

Obama is right. It seem to alot of people that he is up against both Clintons. Hillary is always trying to stay positive so she won't be blame for her negativity while her husband stay negative and go unnotice. I think this is not right. They should try and run a innocent and fair campaign. They play out this tactic in Nevada and win but we will all see what will happen in S. Carolina.

“We understand Sen. Obama is frustrated by his loss in Nevada..."
I love the way Phil Singer put it.

Go Barack!!!!!!! You have ever right to hold Slick Willy accountable for his actions.

The fact that Bill Clinton is an ex-Democratic president doesn't mean he deserves your respect or anyone elses.

Clinton disgraced this nation when he held office and continues to do so now. The Clinton back biting and tag-teaming really isn't fooling anyone. How stupid do they think we are. Talk about change...there is no change there...dirty politics as usual for them

Keep true to yourself Barack...America and the rest of the world is paying attention. I think there is a tide forming across America from the average voter who isn't owned by any political machine nor feels a loyalty to the "old" way.

"Obama: I feel like I'm running against both Clintons."

Uh, Barack, that's because you are, and it will be that way till the very end. Why don't you confront Hillary about hiding behind Slick? Are you running, Hillary, or is your husband? What would your WH be like if your campaign is run like this? Slick is an egotistical, poltical, ends-justify-the means human being. He is also a proven pathological liar, who is the most classless ex-president ever. Ever.

Good luck!

If Bill is out..all spouses are out.
Edwards wife acts the pit bull for him, as does Michele Obama.
Bill just outdoes them all.
Obama and his camp knew that if you take on one Clinton, you take on both. Be ready, or don't do it.
That's part of experience.

Hillary and Bill are the masters of deception.

They can manipulate all the people all the time.

But I will never vote for Hillary because she hates cats and I love cats.

rope of lies is to short and once catch on fire its gonna get you clintons

obama 08 yes obama 08

Obama needs to continue to defend his record but start focusing on the issues at hand as well. He cant afford to lose another state...even tho he got the advantage of the most delegates. This is the sorta thing the Clinton's want, they are trying to divert Obama's focus so that he has to be on the defensive all the time...where he will lose his base and his supporters and ultimately crash and burn. Hes smarter than that tho, ive got confidence in him.

Its about time Obama hit back at the dirty Clintons. I dont even believe people support these liars and their low tricks. The Clintons are so dirty and manipulative.

Go Obama.

I agree with Barrack that he is going against both Clintons. Who is running for president Bill or Hillary. Everytime you turn on the TV Bill is saying something and protecting Hillary. Never in the history of campaigning has their been a former president out on the campaign trail helping their spouse. If Hillary did win, did she do it herself or was it because of Bill being out on the campaign trail being the attack person and keeping her looking postive.

2 Clintons against 1 Obama is not fair.

I do believe that the Clintons, without wanting to, do cause divisiveness.

Also, I do believe Barack Obama will bring the country together more so than the Clinton team.

I agree with what Senator Obama said . He is in fact having to fend off attacks from each Clinton . The former President and Senator Clinton are relentless and constantly keeping Senator Obama on the defensive with their comments and misinterpretions of his voting record on the war and other related issues.

Cry Baby. What about when your wife was bashing Bill Clinton in her very angry race bating speech???

Im a young 70 years old-and retired military from NG-
-It is very sad to see the suppose leaders of the USA-quarreling like children back and forth all the time-
-Im a independent -how can our suppose future leaders expect to be able to make sound decisions for our country--when they can even control theirselfs in a Presidential election-
-and who in the world would want the Clintons back in the office-their past actions speak for itself-and Mr. Clinton-sure is not acting like a past experience–Mr. Clinton shamed the Presidents office with his past-actions-
-Mrs. Clinton is changing her position all the time accordingly to how people react-I dont believe her personality changes all the time are the real Mrs. Clinton-and if she wanted to make all these new changes to help the country–then why didnt she do it when she was in the office before====

Senator Obama and his campaign manager have every right to a rebuttal, with regard to the unscrupulous attacks on Obama's legislative record, etc. And he's dead right about having to take on both of the Clintons. Obviously he's way too competitive for Hillary to take on alone, so she calls in her pit-bull husband to go after him, and he's been doing exactly that.

Hillary may yet wind up getting the nomination, but certainly not because she got there on her own merits.

The Clinton's are using Rove tactics. The former President is taking the President's office to a new low. He does not care about our citizens or what people think about a former President of the U.S. demeaning the office; how cheap! His red face ranting explosions of course is part of an act that occurs or occured at least once a week for the last month; mark my words, it will happen again. The Clinton's are cheap, power hungry and twist facts, words, and meaning when they think it it to their favor. They will pander to several groups of people this week and will try to win these groups at the same time slam Obama without a reason. This is exactly what we do not want in our politics. Let them use slash and burn tactics. In the end, whether it is now or the general election they will lose. They will continue to split people when we really should be working together. I was for the Clinton's; I am now for Obama. We are so tired of them and their brand of politics. Let us re-dedicate ourselves and get rid of them...

let's go obama
this is so true, and someone needs to be saying

for a former leader of the free world, bill clinton is NOT representing himself well.
he's NOT the one running.

One would have thought that Bill Clinton had sunk as low as he could while he was in office. His actions there prove he will do whatever it takes...he cheated on his wife, helped trash other women's careers (oh, and Hillary had a hand in that too), and lied, continued to lie, and yes, continued to lie.

So...he's a liar and he will continue to do what he takes. The Clinton's cannot be trusted...not now during the campaign, and never while in office either. Get a clue, America!

Bill Clinton is doing a real disservice to his reputation, in my opinion. Maybe it will help his wife win the nomination, I don't know. What a shame, if it does. Who wants the first woman President to have won that most important title by taking advantage of every dirty trick in the book? I certainly will not feel moved or inspired or vindicated or proud. A woman, like anyone, should be able to win on her own merit and vision. As if the Clinton legacy weren't sleazy enough...

I hope the campaign and the media will scrutinize and fact-check all statements by both Clintons.

Today, for instance, in Harlem, Senator Clinton claimed that meeting Dr. King when she was a young person was a "transformational moment" for her. This statement seems exaggerated since Clinton maintained her support for anti-civil-rights Senator Barry Goldwater for several years after she met Dr. King.

This claim seems akin to Governor Romney claiming that his father marched with Dr. King. After some basic fact-checking, newspapers reported that this was not in fact the case.

Senator Obama is wrong about both Hillary and Bill Clinton. Senator Obama opened himself up to questions by claiming he has been against the Iraq war from the very start yet in 2004 he said there was little difference between his position and President Bush. Perhaps Senator Obama should explain why he said this. At least Hillary admits that if she knew what she knew about Iraq back then that she would've voted different and I believe her not just because she said that but because of actions last year when Hillary voted against giving President Bush another blank check for Iraq without plan to withdrawal but Senator Obama is trying to say he has been against the Iraq war from the very start and it seems like he doesn't like it when questioned about being inconsistent in any way. Another problem that Obama supporters don't like to hear is his lack of experience but what don't realize is that if he ever got the nomination the Republicans would turn up the heat of his lack of experience especially on the national security issue but they can't do that to Hillary Clinton because of experience and knowledge. Not only that Hillary was already in the Whitehouse as First Lady and knows how things work, Republicans can't use the politics of fear like that against Hillary like they can to Obama. If Obama supporters really want to see a Democrat in the Whitehouse then they need to look at the big picture and start shifting their support to Hillary. Bush has been the divider but Hillary can bring us back together. Hillary has the experience and strength to bring us real change and reverse the damage done by the Bush administraton.

The Clintons HAVE GOT TO GO!!!!! I have had it with them attacking and lying about obama. When will it end??? When will America WAKE UP and stop this 20 year bi-partisian division of the clintons and bushes. Who is running for president HIllary or Bill? As you can see he is like a loose cannon with diarreah at the mouth about Obama. Why are they not talking about Hillary mysterious 35 years of experience? Why are they so bent on trying to prove these lies about obama. She has no experience so they try and make up stories and lies about obama which is totally ridiculous. Hillary and Bill are a disgrace to the Democratic Party who don't care about anybody but themselves. They dont' care about polarizing the democrats, the african american community as well as Washington DC with their bi-partisan tactics as long as they get what they want. These two dimwits seem to loved obama when he was 30 point down, now they see him as serious compeition they have launched and all out hate attack on him which is downright disgusting. As an african-american who is 110% democrat who have voted democrat for over 30 years and who despise the Republicans BUT this DEMOCRAT will be voting for McCain if this lying coniving woman is elected the presidential nominee because of the dirty campaign she ran. Anybody who is supporting Hillary and her DISGUSTING Lying Husband ought to have their head examined. If you think she is ruthless now in this campaign she will be worse being in charge of a governing country. NOTHING will get done!

I finally glad somesome else is reporting this. I have to say given Obama's campaing experience...he is holding up good agianst both of them. If Obama doesn't win....we could possibly endure 8 year of this kind of politics.

I look forward to hearing additional comments.

It is dynasty, they own the country. We had Bush then Clinton then Bush then Clinton. After Clinton it is Chelsea Clinton 2016.

As a democrat, how can President Clintons actions do the party any justice in the long run? Why cant he merely obstain from being critical of any Democratic candidate? Maybe the only thing that matters is that his wife is the nominee over a Democrat winning the White House?

January 20, 2008

CNN please do not delete this again. If you do not want negative feedback on Obama why report these foolish stories?

Good cop/bad cop? Now they are using CNN headlines? LOL. I'm laughing so hard my stomach hurts.

misrepresenting both “my record of opposition to the war in Iraq” and “our approach to organizing in Las Vegas,”

What record??? I was against the war, but I wasn't in a possition to hear what was said in the Senate neither was Sen. Obama. He was not Senator yet. With his voting record of Not Voting, 113/383 times chances are really good he would have NOT voted or voted like 2/3 of the Senate voted. Also, need I remind everyone that it passed in the Senate 77-23, these men and women were lied too by our current adm. Hindsight is a beautiful thing isn't it.

His organization in Las Vegas would of been just fine if he had won, but since he lost all of a sudden it's a problem to blame on Bill Clinton.

He's campaigning for his wife. Just because he's a former president doesn't matter. Obama's wife is campaigning for her husband. Obama has Oprah, it doesn't matter. Bill's not the one running, Oprah is not the one running.

This is no way to run a campaign. He's coming off as childish and spoiled because he didn't get his way. Has to blame it on someone, hey, why not the Clintons. Let's not blame it on the Union who supported him and ran those negative ads about Clinton. In my opinion, that ad and his using the spanish slogan, "yes we can", hurt him alot more than anything Bill Clinton has said.

The blame game never works.

I think people are stupid if they think they can relive the "Clinton years." It's 2008, we now live in a post 9/11 society, the economy is totally different. Remember it was Clinton who signed NAFTA and thats why most jobs went to Mexico. I can see Bill Clinton drooling at another chance to get into the white house. I just got one question for all you Hillary supporters, if she wasn't Bill Clintons wife how many of you would vote for her? If she wins the Nomination she wont be getting my vote, and i can bet the african american turnout will be at a all time low.

You know, I am getting tired of this "I am hard done by" sounding routine.
Perhaps Bill is trying to set the record straight on some things since the media refuses to scrutinize Obama as closely as they do Hillary. He should be pleased that he has had practically every station on radio and TV or paper being critical of her and he hasn't had to open his mouth.
Perhaps Obama supporters can do the same things they demand of the Clinton campaign. They wanted the Clintons to denounce a comment about drug use by one of their supporters but would not renounce an ad from a union supporting group that endorsed him that called Hillary shameless and against a whole race of people for something she had no part in.
Perhaps Mr. Obama should learn that getting to the Presidency is not an easy job nor should it be, and you have to learn you can't get through the process without some criticism. It seems he has supporters who openly come out and defend him against Hillary and that seems to be acceptable, so why should he not expect Bill or anyone else to come out and defend Hillary.
Sorry, but if Obama wants to come forward and rebut Bill, then feel free and do it. No one is stopping you. But then you should not attempt to try and silence him either by following the latest media mantra buzzphrase that we are now hearing constantly of "good cop bad cop". Or, do we get to call the ones who support Obama on the airwaves being critical of Hillary bad cops as well?

Well, Obama, maybe you should ask Ronald Reagan 's family to help your campaign since you think he was such a magnificent president.

It's not surprising Bill Clinton has always been a liar.

Former President Clinton has lowered himself to disobeying the 150 feet distance from a polling place in Nevada. He actually was standing at the entrance to the polling facility and urging people to "come in" even taking them by the arm. Why has this not been reported and Bill Clinton chastised for his actions. It is alarming to believe that in his zest or panic, he is actually disobeying the law to make sure by hook or by crook his wife will fill his old spot. Were people blindly intimidated by this person? Dishonest then, and worse even now.

Sick and desparate individuals. Please wake up, see the reality of their characters and think before encouraging their manias. What's ironic is that only one of them, Hillary, is actually on the slate and two people are battling for her survival. Sick.

you’re not helping Hillary by trying to play up xenophobic feelings with Obama. It may work if she was running for the Republican ticket, but this is the fight for the Democratic nomination

I totally agree with Obama comments....the Clintons will say and do anything to get back into the White House. Bill Clinton complained about the votes at the Las Vegas strip caucus locations being counted 5 times more than those off of the strip. Does he feel the same way now that Hillary won majority of those locations? Bill Clinton should be ashamed....the more I see him on television the more I lose respect for him!

These people are sick, They will do and say anything to get more power. I say enough is enough, if she wins this nomination ill say good ridance to the democratic party.

I've always said Bill Clinton was the best President I've ever seen run this country (Bobby Kennedy would have been the best ever), but the way they are going after Senator Obama reminds me of a WWF tag team, where fake blows are thrown at each other, just to make them look better. Senator Hillary was once someone I really looked up to, until she gave into the Republicans on a very much needed HEALTH CARE REFORM for the people who really need it.

Barack All The Way
Alice Jones (South Florida)

He IS running against both Clintons – they've said it will be a "co-presidency." Never mind the law, let alone the Constitution, the Clintons think neither applies to them.

I am quickly losing respect for former President Clinton. I voted for him in 1992 and 1996, but recently I have observed a mean spirited, vindicative person who will say and do anything to return to the White House. We do not need this in the Democratic party. Senator Hillary Clinton and former President Clinton are divisive politicians that will not unify our country during these perilous times.

I urge all Democrats to understand that Senator Hillary Clinton will unify the Republicans and alienate many Democrats thereby losing the general election to the Republicans in November. Then, we'll have possibly eight more years of the Bush policies.

Shut you face Bill and get back with your Floozie's
They need you

Here's my game plan: Cheney/Rice in '08! Guiliani, Romney or Thompson will not beat Hillary. Huckabee might, but he need lots of exposure and $$$.

RUNNING AGAINST BOTH CLINTON? YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ANYTHING YET

To a degree, he is running against both Clintons, and that is what makes them such a bargain- two for one!

I think Barack Hussein Obama is "likeable enough," I just like the Clinton's experience more. In the great spirit of American compromise, however, I am going vote for Obama- in 2016- after his 8 years as Hillary's Vice President.

For the record: those who say, "if Hillary wins, I'm voting Republican" I say go ahead! You will lose there also. In addition, isn't voting for a Republican like cutting your nose to spite your face? Do you really believe you will be better off with a Republican in office, and vote for them, just because the Democrat you wanted didn't win?

And for those who say, "blacks are not supporting Clinton because....." Wrong! Yes we are! For those of us thinking blacks who learned from Clarence Thomas know that we shouldn't just vote for someone because they are black.

Anyway.... Hillary can skip South Carolina if she wants, take Flordia, California, New York and the like, and let's start planning for her return to the whitehouse.

Peace

Bill Clinton is a liar and will do anything to have his wife win. We have all heard his lies in the past.

The only way Obama gets the nomination will be that he capitalizes on Hillary's sleazy money machine using bundling to illegally sidestep the campaign contribution limits. But that's not in the works since Obama is probably doing the exact same thing, just look at the wads of money he is getting as well. But then Dems are famous for engaging in PROJECTION to cover their own misconduct.

Now – who is running for office Bill or Hillary ?

It is not right that Hillary is running for office while each day we see more and more of her husband, Bill speaking out on both radio and telelvision campaign news coverage.

I feel as each day passes Bill Clinton is seen as the one running for president not Hillary.

If Hillary had won the election, Bill Clinton would probably be running this country again, I don't see how he could remain out of the executive office and just let her run the country.

This is not how our democracy was set up to work. I like Bill Clinton but, it is not fair to Obama and to our country. Our political system is not set up to allow a two-term president any more power.

I am voting for Obama because of his intelligence, inspiration and ability to change this nation and the world. I have faith in him, his abilities, and my instinct tells me he would make a great president and I have to go with my gut instinct.

Obama 2008 -

It seems to me, once again, that your "news" coverage of the race is slanted toward Obama and focusing on the negative with Hillary Clinton. CNN has aired some tough questions about Hillary Clinton and I think that's great. However, where are those tough questions about Obama? Why are people not really delving into his record and asking questions? The coverage does not seem balanced.

OBAMA is the first guy to finally admit ....this country is bad........sick of seeimng this and that......the constitution is being violated.........we need obama

I'm from N.Y., I know N.Y. if we work hard there and really make our presence known and felt we can take it!! New Yorkers love and underdog with fight. Hell there Knick, Jets and Giants fans

Get Obama out on the street screaming and shout and stating the facts everyday!! TALK TALK TLAK TO PEOPLE!!! Neww Yorkers LOVE to talk!!! The media will pick it up and we can do this. Upstate – Down State.

LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!!

I meant SOUTH CAROLINA, Sorry South Carolinan

I laughed at how true this was. I'm really just looking forward to getting a Democrat in office - I havn't decided on one candidate all of them carry certain qualities but lack others.

This headline really says it all, and Obama's thoughts couldn't be more true, he is running against both Clintons. I havn't heard Hillary Clinton saying this or saying that about Barack Obama without Bill Clinton in the same sentence or paragraph.

All credit to Obama on this comeback.

If Obama can't take a little heat from the Clintons, how in the world is he going to take ALL of the heat from Washington that he is claiming he can change just by 'hoping so'?!

Hillary can not fight her own battles???
Hillary is a Strong Leader???

LOL

LOL

Get real! Bill is making her look weak???

Obama 08

This could be his Rope-a-dope strategy. Let Clinton pound on him then at the right time hit back... Nah... he is in trouble.

So he is going to slug it out with Bill eh? Sounds like a great idea.. While he is doing that Hillary can have the appearance of the high ground.

Wear your glove Barack!

Bill Clinton has become an embarassment to himself and the Democratic party.

so much whining when he loses. doesn't his wife campaign for him? if he can't take the heat. . . and the arrogant and ridiculous attempt to cast himself in the mode of the real civil rights leaders plus the claims of being a unifying figure while engaging in the same old politics are getting very old. I've been waiting for a viable African-American candidate, but would never vote for this one.

Welcome to politics - your strategy didn't work in New Hampshire, didn't work in Nevada and now you want to cry foul. You send Michelle out on the campaign trail speaking for you. So, it's fair game.

Instead of sitting there "hoping" they stop picking on you. Hoping that you can win. Why don't you go back to the Senate and play out your term. Run for a 2nd term then run in 8 years. You'll move from a mid level manager to a CEO and perhaps you can learn how to run the company instead of having others do it for you while you take the credit.

Obama's biggest adversary is himself. This is a team effort by the democratic party. There's no "I" in team as they say. All three democrats at the top are representing the same platform. The most popular will get nominated. The attacks against each other does neither candidate any good. Being the president is a terrible job that pays little and takes a huge toll on the victims health. Regardless of who gets the "honor" of being elected, all three are recognized as the leaders unless they prove themselves otherwise. The current administration gives more power to the vice-president anyway. Wouldn't VP be a better gig? Either Obama or Clinton can move on to senate majority leader and control a separate and equal branch anyway. The lockstep republicans made this game a team sport and by maintaining a unified front,we can take back this country.

Hillary Clinton won the popular votes. Obama won the more delegate than Hillary which we all know from the 2000 election, Bush won by delegates. But the question is who's really running for president? Hillary or Bill??? Are we to bases Hillary's experience by her husband's years as president or do we really known Hillary's experiences. THAT'S WHAT OBAMA needs to be asking. because I know Bill Clintons experience, I have not yet heard Hillarys. And that's what's bother me.

Obama is right it like a tag team and he's beening hit from both sides. Bill is not running for President Hillary is. Can't she stand alone? If not , can she run this country alone or do she need assistant from her husband?

But the questions is: How long can Bill Clinton attack without coming off looney with the media attacking reporters for asking questions or twisting the truth around before the ordinary people pick up this dirty game after they gave his wife their votes.

I understand that BILL CLINTON will be in SOUTH CAROLINE knocking on African American doors asking for votes so is he's going go off when someone ask him why his wife is not knocking on door rather than him?

This country is suffering and we need straight talks.

Ask Clinton what is the legal definition of "Yes"?

Turn the page

Bill is trying to distract people from the Iran Vote by Hillary

The page is turning

Obama or a Split DEM. = a New GOP president

Now that's laughable

Who will have the last laugh = GOP

That's Who, not Hillary or You

People are awakening to the false promises and the padding of the pharisees' pocket.

The page is turning,

Obama is fighting both ofthe Clinton's, the Clowns as they should be called always want to make the other person look bad, but Obama is to smart for these two lying cheating fools.

He still has more delegates than Bilary, so who is smarter than whom?

the Clintons will lose this race.

Go Obama!

Obama needs to grow up, stop whining, and stop acting like a victim–its so un-presidential of him. I really like Obama because his messages are inspirational (I'm sick of the fear, uncertainty, and doubt that the GOP is spreading). I want to vote for Obama but he appears to be showing signs of distress and may be headed for a huge melt down. Obama has systematically attacked and had other allies attack his competitors Hillary and John Edwards. What does he expect when the dirty tricks backfire on him? He mistakenly thought he was Teflon and that things would not stick to him–guess what...folks are noticing.

UNITY starts with each individual. If UNITY is the goal then all the candidates need to stop going negative. It also means that each candidate needs to "own" their record of accomplishment and implementing change rather than spinning it. Obama is spinning his record and if you look at the facts then you can see that the facts do NOT support his spin. Perhaps this is another rookie mistake.

UNITY also means the ability to discuss the real issues while being respectful of others opinions even when you don't agree with them. REAL CHANGE begins inside each person. Until all the candidates have changed themselves then they won't be able to change anything for the country. Behavior is a key indicator. Do you see candidates saying one thing and doing another? I see it highlighted by the media. I also see a double standard. The media has been brutal on John Edwards and Hillary. For some reason, Obama gets a pass. Good for him.

If elected, will we give Obama a pass on the really tough issues? I'd like Obama to win, however he has to rise above the negativity. he has to dounce the negativity immediately when his supporters engage in it. he has to show real character. Unless he rises above all this stuff then it will be a long ugly road to the nomination and to the white house.

It is true Hillary is using Bill to do the dirty work. She could do it herself but it would make her cry too much.

Oh well, two Clintons put together don't even make one decent president. Nonetheless, what he says is true. It's like Bill is out making speeches and running his own campaign for office, except he is pathetic and needs to go away for good. Slick Willy loves the attention, so of course he will try and create controversy. On the other hand, I see good qualities with Obama, but he is too polished with no substance. He is getting cocky and likes to talk some trash, which is not what the country needs. Despite his likeable demeanor and great talk of change, he does not have the experience or details to make this happen. (yet) Please vote McCain!!

BO didn't seem to mind when Michelezilla went after the Clintons? Can't stand the heat BO, stay out of the kitchen.

Whatcha gonna do if you get the nom and the Repuglican machine comes at you with their knives out? And, sorry, kissing Reagan's grave doesn't mean a thing to them – read Jonah Goldberg's most recent travesty of an article. The aren't falling for the "white" knight thing. They will fillet you. Do you have the stomach to do battle with them, BO?

Hillary's Record with War was consistent

Voted for war with Iraq, then 2007 with Iran

It is real clear to all

She has not changed and has no intention on change

or diplomacy.

Obama 08

Bill, as you said in 1992 to Bush, Old experience is irrelevant

Old experience is irrelevant
Old experience is irrelevant
Old experience is irrelevant

Obama 08

Oh, it's okay for Obummer's people to blame Hillary's war vote (based on FALSE intelligence) on Butto's murder, but Bill Clinton can't bring up actual words that Obummer SAID himself about that same war?!?

Give me a break! Go home Obummer you crybaby!

CLINTON 2008!

I think Bill Clinton has made a very serious tactical mistake. He actually thinks that he is THE BLACk PRESIDENT. I tiink he has been misled by the so called Black Leadership. Thier agenda is simple. They would like to believe that they represent thier community. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The old style so called Black Leaders represent nothing more than thier self , they are very very afraid that Omaba will call them on thier claim to represent a consituencty that they can not deliver. Bill Clinton's red faced comments about Obama "fariy tale "credentials has cost Hillary un told voters in the Black community. Omaba is a true role model for any Black parent. Harvad gradute, US Senator ,articulate family man, public servant. As a Black man that's a role model that my son can aspire to. In my judement Clinton Red faced comment scares me. Hillary is not running as much as the power hunger Bill is. Clinton has showed his true clours(Red Faced. I did not have sex with that women) That's not a role model for me or my sons while you are working to do all you can to denigrate a true American success story and a real vision for this country. The real fairy tale is that you and your old style black leaders really matter.

Obama really is pulling out all the stops, huh? Well Senator Obama better think twice about attacking beloved Clinton. It may stand well with his strong supporters but may steer away undecideds who are considering support for Hillary. He is no where near being on the same level as President Clinton or his wife for that matter. Give it up Obama.

This article is so true. I mean seriously is this the strength of a woman?? To go run to her husband when she's in trouble?? I hope other African Americans are watching as the DemoFrats grrrr.....Clintons embarass the party we worked so hard to support. Let's see 35 years of support = running behind Bill when things get tough that about sums it up for me. And to the WOMEN who say BLACKS are voting for Obama because he is black well it looks as if people are voting for Hillary because of A. Her Husband B. She's a woman. Can we African Americans say REALIGNMENT?

Why shouldn't President Clinton speak out? Or is there no "free speech" in the US? Or isn't the US a DEMOCRACY?

What is disappointing to me is when the pundits call the former President's & Mrs. Clinton's politics 'brilliant' when in fact they are dirty.

I hope that we don't have to say, after the election, that Obama learned the hard way that truth and honesty have no place in American politics.

The Clintons play dirty because we let them. They are an embarrassment to something that was meant to be a good thing – the American Political system. Frankly I am blown away by the free pass these people are consistently given by the American public and press – it is a real shame.

GEEZ!

Give it a rest! Obama won more delegates - so what is he complaining about? Get to South Carolina and MOVE ON!!! We have a nominee to elect!

Come on Obama- quit crying. Wait until the republicans start at you. You ain't seen nothing yet. If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen.

Every candidate, Democrats and Republicans, have their significant others out there campaigning. The fact that Mrs. Clintons husband was the President once should make no difference. If she were a woman running and her husband had not been the President this would not be looked at twice.

If Mr. Obama feels threatend than maybe he has something to hide. I heard his wife speaking and she was dissing Hillary. Why can some and not others???

Yes it is time, to put Mr. Clinton in the dog house. He acting like he is running for president again. Wait this should be a good point. He knows with term limits he can only be president twice, but since he wife is running, grreat way to get a third or fourth term. Mr. Clinton Go AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. FAR AWAY

Um, that's because he is.

The comments made by Obama about Bill Clinton sound more like sour grapes.

Is not Obama the one who started the MLK controversy by distorting the comments made by Hillary and were taken to task by prominent African-American leaders?.

Is not Obama the one who praised Ronald Reagan whom the labour union and the African-Americans were not too fond of?

Is not he the one responsible for his downfall for ganging up on Hillary in the NH debate and making the silly comment " You are likeable enough, Hillary"?

As to the voter suppression by Obama camp in Nevada, did not Edwards campaign make the same complaint?

Did not Obama promise a positive campaign, but in every debate attacked Hillary?

His position on Iraq is a fair game as he claims he showed judgement by not voting when he had no voting right but then he voted for the funding after he said would not vote for it. Almost sounds like Joihn Kerry's infamous line " I voted for it before I did not vote for it".

Obama is losing not because of Bill Clinton's comments, but because of his poor performances in every debate, his substance-less stump speeches, his starting the uproar about MLKand his recent praising Reagan. People are also getting tired of the hope and change things.

Bill Clinton's campaigning for his wife shows that he really wants her to be the President for the good of the country as he shad aid many times that he thinks she is the best candidate among Republicans and Democrats. It also shows that he has no jealousy towards his wife for the chance of becoming a President and oversahdowing him.

Hey....Wake Up, Obama!..........YOU ARE running against Both Clintons. Did you just figure that fact out? Wake Up! You're living in a Fairy Tale World.and giving Fairy Tale Speeches! ....Being President is the Real World. Let's hope that there's a Real President in the White House..........namely, Mitt Romney!

I'm a Republican–a moderate one so no Huckabee for me–and while I like McCain and Romney more than Obama, I have to agree with what he's saying and I completely empathize with him. I like Obama, actually, but I don't know enough about him yet (I think he's too untested) to get my vote, but I think he's got a LOT of potential.

That said, it DOES indeed seem like he's running against both Clintons as well as their Machine. He's hanging in there well, but holy smokes you have to admit that it's pretty daunting to think of both of the Clintons coming after you as desperately as they have. And it does seem to me, like others have suggested, that there's a "good cop, bad cop" dynamic going on.

Colin Powell, why don't you run?!?!? Your country needs you!!!!

He claims to be ready for the Republican machine. The Clintons are treating him like he is a little bay and the media is treating him like he is a baby. C'mon this guy is to weak to be President.

Senator Clinton for President of the United States.

By the way latest polls in Oklahoma puts Barack Obama at a distant 3rd. Edwards second. Senator Clinton with a commanding lead.

And the countdown beings for the destruction of the Democratic Party, and who will be blame for it? There is so much internal hatred going on that it will be hard to get those who were hit hard against the other side to come together as a "family"

Can you see?

If Hillary Clinton goes without Bill Clinton, would she survive in New Hampshire? Certainly NOT!.

If Hillary Clinton goes without Bill Clinton, would she survive in Nevada? No!.

If Hillary Clinton goes without Bill Clinton on SUPER TUESDAY – February 5th, HILLARY CLINTON WILL NOT SURVIVE!

If you really want Hillary Clinton to run this country, she has to stop use Clinton and prove herself to us!

Thank you

Hillary's watcher

Pot and Kettle?

I agree Barack and it actually reminds me of someone - none other than your wife Michelle who never misses an opportunity to race bait in front of largely black audiences (while using incorrect grammar in a manner I find demeaning, I might add) "Ain't no white folks in Iowa."

Few weeks back in NBC Meet The Press Obama indicated that his Spouse can do better in debates as compared to Hilary Clinton's Spouse. May be this is time Obama get some help from his Spouse

It's really sad, because Bill Clinton is not respecting himself. When I think that Obama voted for Clinton and probably campaigned for him. It makes you wonder who isrunning for the nomination Bill or Hillary. Bill Clinton wants a 3rd mandate at any cost. Hope everyone sees it now. This is supposed to be the democratic party.
Good luck Obama. They didn't see you coming, once a friend, now the enemy.

And the countdown beings for the destruction of the Democratic Party, and who will be to be blame for it? There is so much internal hatred going on that rallying those that were the targets of the other sides hatred will be hard to do.

Michelle Obama launches attack on Clinton
By Toby Harnden in Las Vegas
Last Updated: 9:25am GMT 19/01/2008

"Michelle Obama, who could become America’s first black First Lady, has launched a scathing attack on her husband’s opponent Hillary Clinton, stating she represents "the same old thing over and over again".

Whereas Barack Obama preaches a message of hope and transcending differences that is more kumbaya than combative, his wife, like him a lawyer and a Harvard graduate, did not hesitate to take his main opponent on in an appearance at a Las Vegas."

What is Obama's complaint – that his spouse does not have the same crediblity that Clinton's spouse does?"

Whatever happened to the e-mails that Hillary said she would release from Bill's library so everybody could see her "experience".

The last time it was an issue was the Philadelphia debate.

Obama would be wise to push for answers.

Well, you are running against both Clintons and Democrats.
I think you still have a shot at nomination if switch parties to republican.
Or how about pairing up with Bloomberg?

It's really, because Bill Clinton is not respecting himself. When I think that Obama voted for Clinton and probably campaigned for him. It makes you wonder who isrunning for the nomination Bill or Hillary. Bill Clinton wants a 3rd mandate at any cost. Hope everyone sees it now. This is supposed to be the democratic party.
Good luck Obama. They didn't see you coming, once a friend, now the enemy.

Get over it Obama. Your wife has had her say. Nobody is trying to stop her. If you want to blame someone blame the media who follows Clinton like he is a runaway slave. They do not have cover everything he says, they choose to.

Is this Obama's new direction? His message of hope and change didn't work in NV which is rough and tumble and Las Vegas which is over the top in glitz and techno innovation? Guess you can't fool the hucksters who make a living by schilling the customers

Obama should give his handlers and hacks the heave ho and start over again by going back to being himself. BUT his staff is living in lalaland if they think the united Republican attack machine is going to play pat-a-cake (and now everyone can accuse us of spreading fear and panic – but anyone who has watched presidential politics long enough knows better). So please stop feeding the guileless followers the notion that it's going to be a stroll in the park... or that the path will be steep. The strategy of whining that the other side isn't playing nice isn't going to cut it... suck it up and be a man.

“Wake up folks, we’re going in the wrong direction, let’s get an experienced person in the white house like Hillary ! Amen ! ”

Wow. Just becuase her husband was president does not give her experience. Same with Bush Jr., just becuase daddy was president does not mean you are experienced. We need someone to give us a clean slate, and Obama seems like the best choice

“You know the former president, who I think all of us have a lot of regard for,has no shame, he has no shame

sounds like Obama is beginning to get desparate

It's about time Obama. Bill had his runs for president and he should now get lost. If his wife can't fight for herself, then she doesn't deserve the nomination.

Whenever there is a crucial event on the horizon, you will see Bill come out with some piece of crap to throw out there. He knows that it will be reported whether its true or not – see the culinary worker story. If he claims that he is not making it up, thats the clue.

Don't take anything lying down from these people. If they are nice you play nice, if not a sharp kick to the groin and then back to your message.

CNN, congrats on being the new fox news. This photograph of Obama, with his hands in the air, as if he is being arrested by the police, I'm sure is purely by accident. The caption under the photograph says "Obama strikes back at Bill Clinton." Such a strong phrase used there: He strikes back.

Well if the caption says he's striking back, why do you show him with his hands in the air, as if he has a gun pointed at him? What are you trying to suggest by juxtapositioning that strong caption, with that particular image.

You already know what it is, even if the general public isn't slick enough to get it at a concious level.

Guilty as sin CCN. Actually, that should be your new slogan. CNN: The guiltiest political team on television. CNN: The most biased team on television.Do any of you journalist have any morals anymore. lol. And what;s even more hilarious, is that some people actually beleive that you are for Obama. LOL. Good job, Fox 2.

Oh, lord, save us all.

Now let's see if you guys have enough nerve to post this.

CNN, I'm really disappointed that you didn't post my earlier message.

When Bill Clinton was a presidentiel candidate, Oprah was campaigning for him and he was always on her shows. Now that Oprah is backing OBAMA, it become's a race issue and she is portrayed as the devil.

Oprah gave lots of money like many other americans for Clinton's campaigns but don't blame people for not backing Hillary this time around. The Clintons had their time, now you guys need change, a person capable of changing the image of America on the international scene.

Whenever CNN posts an article about a celebrity backing OBAMA, the lashing starts. So all the black people who helped Bill Clinton get elected are now evils because they are not backing his wife? Are they racists because they are backing OBAMA who is half white, half black. What about the blacks who back John Edwards???

If the race was between John Edwards and Hillary, it wouldn't be the same, IT JUST HAPPENED THAT SHE IS UP AGAINST A CANDIDATE WHOM SHE DIDN'T EXPECT TO DO SO WELL.

Hillay Clinton is NOT Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton is NOT Bill Clinton.

Vote for the best candidate.

Vote for Hillary if you think that she will do a good Job for the American people not because she is Bill Clinton's wife.

Vote for OBAMA because you believe and feel that he can change the state of the Systeme, bring the Americans together.

Vote for John Edwards because you think that he can do something.

GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT, inform yourself, read, read, read, because an informed person is a free person. Read about what OBAMA has done and is offering. Because if you don't know him, educate yourself and find out about him. You all already know John Edwards and Hillary Clinton so educate yourself and be a free individual.

You are all democrates so how can you hate OBAMA so much?

You guys are not very United at the Moment.

The amount of money Clinton’s campaign has raised from pharmaceutical (drug) companies, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. This is more than any other candidate (including Republicans) has raised.

"Oh, I feel like the whole world is picking on me..."

If this BHO can't handle criticism from the opposition, if elected President, how does he expect to sit down with Iran, N. Korea and Syria and solve issues?

I think he is whiney, inexperienced as a politician and getting scared *wink*

I think Edwards and Obama are in race against two Clintons . This is rather unfortunate moment in Politics. I would say Clintons are running dictatorship in democratic party. When the Nevada caucus debate was going on, Bill Clinton was in LA at the same time speaking to group of people. How can anyone compete against them in fair and justified manner?

Obama is correct. Bill Clinton has become a wannabe attack dog a la Dick Cheney.

Sen. Obama is running against both the Clintons. Both their mugs are on the air constantly and getting much more air time than any of the other candidates. Their whining, crying and accusations are incessant. I think Sen. Obama is courageous for withstand ing the Clinton sleaze machine.

I'm not a fan of George Bush but at least he didn't have his dad out there on the constant attach against GW's competitors.

I heard Clinton praising Sen. Obama at her endorsement speech from Rev. Butts and her credibility is so shot with me I didn't believe anything she said was sincere.

The Clintons are nauseating and I'm a Democrat. If Hillary wins the nomination this Democrat who will vote Republican. The Clinton's in the White House again – I pray not.

Obama seems to be whining again and his team didn't put negitive ads on the radio stations in Nevada. Just a reminder...it's poitics big boy and they didn't pull the race card.

January 20, 2008 10:13 pm

Obama campaign senior adviser David Axelrod did not back away from the remarks after they became public Sunday night, telling CNN the Clintons “have a good cop, bad cop thing going” in which “he comes with a negative message she stays positive.”

Oh that's just wonderful! LOL . They are now taking headlines from CNN. I just love it! I'm laughing so much that my stomach hurts.

In the interview, Obama reportedly says that the former president has been misrepresenting both “my record of opposition to the war in Iraq” and “our approach to organizing in Las Vegas,” as the controversy over Saturday’s Nevada caucus vote continues to grow.

What record???The fact that you didn't vote 113/383 times? In 2 years? We already know that.
Yeah, I opposed the war too. Guess what, I didn't get to hear what was said in the Senate to be able to decide one way or the other and neither did you. You didn't have a vote on the war. You were not in the Senate yet. With your record it would probably have been "Present".

Your getting worse everyday.

Sen. Obama this is no way to win an election. You sound childish and whiny...She won and Bill saying bad things about me. Oh give me a break.

I don't want a cry baby for a president.

Is there a bigger phony in politics? How about Clintons?

Hillary trash-talked "oil companies" and "drug companies" in New Hampshire. But guess whose campaign raises the most cash from them?

Anyone paying attention knows Obama’s always advised his supporters to lay off the race card and focus on issues. they attack him, using prominent black figures, and when he clarifies his positions, or if others get outraged at the dirty tricks, he gets accused of race-baiting. Hillary suggested "you may think you're a dreamer and inspirational, but i'm presidential (LBJ) and you're not". His response? "that was ill-advised and unfortunate". Yet he gets accused of race-baiting!

When the unions endorsed Obama, the Clinton supporters tried to shut down the casino precincts in Vegas 2 days later. When the judge laughed them out of court, Bill interferes with our vote in Vegas by showing up at several precincts on the strip, demanding entrance, and dragging along his massive security detail, creating a HUGE disruption. Many caucusers were so star struck that they either didn't bother to caucus, or decided to caucus for Hillary.

At my precinct voter cards suddenly disappeared. We discovered Hillary people had taken them! When we asked for some back, they’d been all marked for Clinton. We demanded they disregard the cards, insisting on a hand count. Our chair was a known Hillary fan – she saw the dirty tricks and almost called the cops because some Hillary supporters were rude and aggressive – she got scared. She said – i volunteered many hours and was here for Clinton but i’m so disgusted i'm raising my hand for Obama!

If Hillary is so loved and respected, why does she play dirty? Why does she need to recruit slime like Bob Johnson to take out a hit on him? How hypocritical! The crap on BET is degrading to women and glorifies thug culture, including drug use and crime. Bob Johnson has become a billionaire by exploiting black people, pushing filth to vulnerable youth while Obama was working in troubled communities of Chicago.

The Clintons are dirty. They'll stop at nothing to get back into the White House. They don’t care about anybody or anything except power. You think Bill Clinton is doing this because he actually loves his wife? Wake up, America!

unfortunately for senator obama, he has crossed the kill zone of the clintons. like them or not, the clintons are effective politicians willing to use every opening and seemingly not squemish about the tactics they must use. the clintons are determined to win the democratic nomination, and it seems to the exlcusion of all things.

mr. obama needs to continue with his progressive and positive message, but not hold back to correct the clintons with their misrepresentations, misquoting, and outright fabrication of facts. it would serve him well to simply repeat his statements, even if he has to replay an actual video clip so that people can judge for themselves. if he chooses to brawl with this team, mr. obama will be left bruised, bloody and possibly beaten. he needs to recognize the clintons' achilles heel, their almost single mindedness in acccomplishing a goal and their seeming inability to ever consider the possiblity that they could be in the wrong. if he remains above the fray, he can hope that the voters will begin to see the clintons for all their strenghts and faults, and possibly turn away from them.

for democarts the choice they have is to back a candidate who can actually create the counterpoint of the regan democrat and activate the growingly large independent block vs. a candidate who can mobilize the opposition to mount a full on counter attack and dishearten those already sick of the political process. democrats cannot be lulled into a false sense that the white house is for them to win, despite any and all attempts by the republicans to hold on to it. democrats have the opportunity to easily win, but this is unlikely or will be a hard fought battle unless they can energize all parts of their electorate and entice independents and moderate republicans to join them.

mr. obama will need some courage to emulate dr. king or any other number of leaders who advocated a non-violent response towards those who are willing to inflict injury upon them. he needs to continue to hold onto hope that democrats and americans in general are ready to vote based on hope, rather than driven by their fears. he needs to continue to believe that americans are capable of giving themselves that which they sacrifice so dearly to provide for others, a real sense that things can get better if people can come together.

Obama's speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church was brillant, inspiring!

While the Clintons want divisions, Obama is talking about Unity!

Clinton is not elecatable in the general election! Do you get it?!?

Aren't we not tired of Clinton/Bush dynasties?!?!? Do you remember Clinton consolidation of the Media or NAFTA?!?

Open your eyes please!

Obama 2008!

As all lawyers know, it's easy to impeach the credibility of a perjurer, and Bubba is no exception. I won't vote for Hillary, who simply hasn't yet been convicted of lying, and I'm unlikely to vote for Obama, but if he calls out the Clintons as the truthbenders they truly are, I might ignore his thin experience.

NAFTA, CAFTA are steps toward the North American Union and the elimination of the United States of America as a nation.

The steps that have been taken regarding globalization and the yielding of the USA leadership position in manufacturing, technology, and “you name it” is appalling. Just look at the tragic status of the USA Dollar on the world scale.

I believe that the USA as we know it is in jeopardy, and most presidential candidates are ducking the big issues.

Surprisingly, it’s Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul who are actually representing the positions of the majority

Wah Wah Wah.....Obama needs to stop whining and blaming eveyone else for his losses.....

He lost Nevada, own up to it – stop being an arrogant SOB.....Just say "I lost Nevada, but we're moving on to South CArolina...."....Geez...it's his arrogance and his "I'm owed it" approach that I can't stand...

Dear Obama,
At times you will face many challenges against many more people than just the Clintons. You have to be strong enough to handle this and not complain. This is a prime example of your inexperience. Stop whining and get off your high horse. You are yesterday's news.
Sincerely,
A Non-Obama Supporter

It's not AS IF Obama is running against both Clintons.
Obama is running against both Clintons.

Bill Clinton knows exactly what not to do as a former president.
He is very desperate to return to the White House.
We just don't know why he is so desperate.
I could not bear seeing his angry face in public.
He is running this race as if it's life or death.
This is getting creepy.

Billary's tenacity is almost scary. By any means necessary...

Poor Obama-wama, wonder if he knows what it will be like when it is:

1 Rove
2 Buchanans
3 Bushes
4 Reagans
5 Mcains
and half a dozen Swift Boaters?

I am really glad that Obama has decided to say something about this. I noticed this campaign tactic back in New Hampshire after Obama won the Iowa caucus. President Bill Clinton became increasingly agitated and began to make slanderous statements that were far from the truth. It's a widely used, and unfortunately, a widely successful campaign tactic. Attack your opponent. It doesn't have to be true, as long as it's distasteful. This tactic is particularly effective because of the impact it has on voters. By launching tactless attacks, you turn voters off, disenfranchising them from the process. This is not the first time we have seen this tactic. The Clinton campaign used it with overwhelming success when Bill was contending for the Democratic nomination in 91 – 92.

The fact of the matter is, Obama is fighting a battle on multiple fronts. Bill campaigns in California while Hillary campaigns in Nevada, and then they switch. There's nothing wrong or illegal about that, but I think it speaks greatly to Obama's ability to run one hell of a campaign. Obama can't be in two places at once, he does not have a former President backing his campaign, nor does he have the entrenched party ties that Hillary has, yet he has put on a very competitive campaign.

I have always been a big fan of Bill. There were some policies I did not agree with (NAFTA), but for the most part I think he did a good job. But I am tired of the Bush and Clinton dynasties. We live in America, not the UK. Just because someone belongs to a family does not entitle them to the "throne".

Me, I'm supporting Obama this time around. Sorry Hillary.

Obama '08

WELL, MR. OBAMA YOU ARE RUNNING AGAINST TWO, HOWEVER YOU HAVE THE MEDIA RUNNING FOR YOU. SO IT ALL BALANCES OUT.

If one listens to the entire context of anything that has been said, the conclusion will be clear; Clintons have a passing familiarity with the truth, while Obama's honor for the former POTUS has previously restrained his comments.

I can't understand why Iowans are accused of being "sexist" for not voting for Senator Clinton. Maybe it's just because we saw more of the two of them and how they interact with their campaign staff and voters, and we KNOW what will will be getting. I'm a feminist. Every other feminist I know has fallen away from Senator Clinton.

Boo hoo, poor Obama! If he can't take the pressure from Bill Clinton, I can't wait to see him when the Republican's get a hold of him, should he win the DEM nomination of course. The Republican's will not be as nice to him as Bill has been, they will eat him alive. Let's also not forget his free ride on the media train. The news media has been VERY good to him, only reporting positive stories about him.

Bill Clinton's behavior is unbecoming. He should let Hillary campaign for herself. As things stand today, it looks like it is Bill Clinton who is going to rule America again. If Hillary cannot support her own campaign and get voters to vote, how is she going to run the White House? American should wake up and know that she does not have what it takes to lead. If a leader is supposed to be at the forefront, then she is not one. Her husband is the one calling the shots now.

It looks like Obama is feeling the heat.A democrat who sees Reagan as his mentor is very disturbing.

Obama is going to lose south carolina too.

Some black people have already been disappointed with obama's comments.

we all know Bill Clinton's record. He doesn't care what he says or does as long as he gets what he wants. Who's running for president, Bill or Hillary? A vote for her is a vote for him. Bill is using Hillary so that he can be president again.

P.S. I would like to see him as VP with Clinton though

This is because he IS running against both of them. But this could be an opportunity.
If Obama can win a debate against the former president, and do it with more class and more "presidentially", he could elevate himself as looking ready to take all comers.
This is his first test, if he can handle Bill, convincingly and in command, he is ready to be President. The odds are stacked against him, but then again, they have been all his life.
At the very least, a STERN rebuke by Obama, will be a nice little reality check Bill needs.
Until Al gore and Ted Kennedy come with endorsements, it really is 2 against 1. Unless Edwards comes in and takes some shots as well. As someone not being attacked, his rebuke would have alot of credibilty. Heck, even Republicans feel it's unfair for Obama to fight against 2 Clintons at once, so it's no illusion what's happening. It's sad that Hillary can't even run her own campaign or sell herself, Bill has do do everything for her.
Independents and Republicans, your help at the ballot would be welcome.
Obama/Edwards 08.

Obama is not ready to be President. First, he calls into question the Clinton's life-long support of human rights, then he praises Reagan over Clinton. And, he expects them (and voters) to not respond?

I was highly impressed with him before he refused to denouce the Culinery Workers' Union's disgusting radio ad against Hillary (when he accused Edwards of the same thing in Iowa). He is coming across as a hypocrite and does not seem ready to be President. This primary season is "soft ball" compared to what the general election will throw at the Democratic nominee. Hillary is far more 'tested' and ready for that battle.

Hillary 08 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is unfair . Mr Clinton must save his Image as Past President of America.
Let Honesty takes place
My forecast is Obama will be a clear winner .
alagarsamy

NO CLINTON 3rd TERM!
STATUS QUO MUST GO!

The Clintons defile the Oval Office to destroy their own White House legacy and their 'marriage'.

The Clintons undermined the US Presidency, prevent the election of Al Gore, cause the election of bush, the destroyer, start an UNPROVOKED war, sacrifice thousands of American lives and limbs, emptied the National Treasury, weakened the dollar and destroy the US economy. . . . .

Do Americans want another round of crass Clinton undermining of the US Presidency and defilement of the Oval Office?

Quit the whinning. I see his wife on the campaign trail all the time and what about Oprah.
Give me a break.

Sounds like Obama is complaining again, seems that is all he has been doing lately.

No time for whining now Mr. Obama! No one ever said this would be easy.

I am not condoning any kind of negative campaigning on the part of the Obama or Clinton camps, but when you have the audacity to try and convince the country that the Clintons don't support the legacy or message of Martin Luther King Jr., I am not interested in hearing your condemnation of negative campaigning. End of story.

May the best Democrat win (this one hopes it is Hillary), and may our party make it out in one piece.

Tom
New York, NY

HEY OBAMA,

If you cant deal with the criticism now, how can you deal it with when the republicans come after...
your true colors are showing

There are a number of truths here.

Barrack Obama is running against Bill Clinton and Hillary will soon be a quilty bystander to the destruction of Obama's chances.

She will then play GOOD COP and try to make nice and secure Obama's support in the general election.

Bill will then over shadow who ever the the Vice Presidential candidate is and Hillary will soon be defending Bills actions in the White House instead of her own agenda.

Hopefully the democrats will continue this primary fight til May

It doesn't appear that Senator Obama can handle the rough and tumble of big league presidential politics. He should return to the Senate, continue to learn and grow, and leave the tough job of leading the country to Senator Clinton. She is tough, experienced, and ready to lead. His time will come. Her time is now. The country needs her.

I have been following this extremely exciting presidential primary on the Democratic side – mostly – as well as I could. I am freshly invigorated with what appears to be a new spin on American politics – all under Obama's coined theme of "Change." I'm sure all of us have noticed how at least a couple of his contenders have "borrowed" that theme and made it a core part of their own campaigns. Even Hillary says she has been fighting for change for 35 years. OKaaaaay. Where is it?

I too had high regard for Bill Clinton (can't say I did so much for his wife though – though I must admit that in the midst of his personal scandal, it must have taken a lot of BALLS for her to stand by the man – probably because she calculated her intent way ahead of time...), and even with all of his flaws combined with his uncanny methods for wiggling around and passed them, I thought he was a great president – and we all know – a very charming person. However, I now find myself viewing him and the campaign tactics he uses for his wife's benefits with a growing feeling of distasteful disdain. His charm is turning to harm. And now that Obama comes out with it (...feeling as if he is running against two Clintons), it has just confirmed in my own political heart that yes, the Clinton's are playing dirty pool in this great contest.

You know what Obama? Keep playing. Put some more of that english on the ball and don't be afraid to go on the offensive and win! From what I feel and what I hear out there in my own run-of-the-mill life, you are a very classy, smart, and respectable man who still manages to hold onto idealisms that all too many find easy to discard in the face of old, entrenched, and outdated practices that currently define American government. You appear to have an "American Heart" that resounds with vigor from your transfromed perpsective – embracing the inspiring dynamism that will help us get out of the rut we have been finding ourselves in for far too long. Shout it from the rooftops!

THE PEOPLE NEED THEIR VOICE AGAIN IN GOVERNMENT – not only to be listened to and understood, but I sense that we also need someone up there in the White House who we feel we can relate to as well as be related to. You are the first person I have seen in many years who radiates with that relate-ability. I saw it a long time ago when you ran for the Senate. Stand strong for what you believe in, and you will find the power of the people – which has been gruesomely absent for many, many years – will stand strong with you. Please know that the fight is for you – for the future of your family – for the future of all of us – for the future of America!

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO for you Obama. The best to you and yours.

Gary Werner
Chicago, IL

Mr. Clinton, as a former president of the United States, has been an embarrassment.
He ought to be able to campaign for his wife, Sen. Clinton, without bashing Sen. Obama.

Mr. Clinton is doing a disservice to the office of the President. He also isn't helping the Democratic Party. We want a new way of doing business in Washington. We want a government that respects all of us as Americans. What Mr. Clinton is doing isn't helping. He is really sad...

Bill Clinton is squandering his hard earned status as an elder statesman when he attacks with obviously false facts. I say "obviously" because he often refers to comments by Obama which are shown on the news and clearly different than his characterization.

For example, when Obama said that Democrats needed to become the party of new ideas again because they had ceded that role to Republicans for fifteen years - Clinton claimed that Obama said the Republicans had the "best ideas." This and so many other instances of dishonest spin are transparently false and far beneath his status in American politics. he also looks as though he is losing his temper and losing the campaign.

Yes, Mr. Clinton seems desparate which, in turn, convinces me that he regards this as a election for his own third term. I am so relieved Obama is not just sitting back and absorbing this scorched earth strategy by the Clintons. The country needs him.

I liked Bill Clinton, but lately extremely disappointing and certainly unbecoming. Go Obama.

You left out the media and sarrogates who are really there to destroy you and squeeze all hopes from you. Keep hope alive. Dr. king never gave up....

That what was I thought the election is all about. Say no to " HillyBilly "!

I'd advise people to tune into Rush limbaugh tomorrow morning on this. He
knows more than anybody the lengths the Clintons would go to get back into
the White House. She and her husband have an insatiable lust for power and
would stop at nothing to win. Gender and race politics is just another tool
for them. She and he stoop to conquer. How sad.

It's ABOUT TIME someone asked Bill Clinton to back off. Really now, Bill has not acted at all like a former president at all. Total lack of class as usual. Any tiny speck of respect that was left from his presidency is gone. If Hillary can't control Bill now, just imagine getting Bill back in the White House! Bill, as a former Democratic President has absolutely NO business putting down other Democrats. He should stay out of sight and keep quiet or he will divide the Democratic Party for good. Hillary should have been able to do her own campaigning in New Hampshire instead of reminders about Bill's friends. We don't need the Clinton duo AGAIN!

As far as I'm concerned, the husband/wife team already had 2 terms in the White House...to me it's unconstitutional that they would be a duo there again. (women didn't vote or hold office when the Constitution was written). So if we have Bill exerting influence on Hillary like Hillary exerted influence when Bill was President, we are in big trouble.

The Clinton tactics are becoming so absurd. I support Obama, not Clinton, and I'm a 58 year old white female. So much for women and the Hillary vote...NOT ME!

What facts?

Oh yeah, these...

Obama voted present rather than vote up or down while in the State Senate.

Zero experience dealing with foreign leaders

A healthcare plan that leaves 15 million people uninsured

Wants to meet with rogue leaders who have supported groups that want to harm American civilians and military personal.

Oh yeah, those facts...

I'm sticking with Hillary.

BECAUSE YOU ARE!!!

Former President Clinton may be an asset in THE CAMPAIGN, but what will his final role be should Hillary Clinton assume the office of presidency?

Not a single word has been said confirming the presence of Bill Clinton in the White House at a PROFESSIONAL level. Everything has just been hearsay. Nothing has been concrete about his possible involvement.

It has been said time and time again, and it will continue to be said; Bill Clinton is not running for President, Hillary is! This nation needs to stop judging character and performance based upon familial association and get down to the facts.

How dangerous was it, in retrospect, for the people of America to have based George W's aptitude for office off of his fathers performance?

Can we really afford to do the same thing here? Hillary has already had plenty of time in the White House-she had her time to reform healthcare AND SHE FAILED. Even when she had a democratic Congress and White House backing her up. And even as a two-term senator of New York, you must consider the fact the she ascended to office riding the same swell of anti-terrorism/anti-republican sentiment that her colleagues rode in on last year.

What has she accomplished as Senator anyway, under her own strength, independant from Bill Clinton anyway? Think about it.

Obama.. Clinton.. doesent matter. I will be voting for one of them before I ever vote republican again.

The Clinton's also have their internet director on Dailykos trying to further prove that Bill Clinton isn't lying. This Clinton camp is simply pathetic...and they continue to get away with it! This man is someone that looked in a camera in the 1990's and told us that "I did not have sexual relationships with that woman" and "it depends on what your definition of the word is, is." Once a liar and a cheat, always a liar and a cheat...And I bring this up because this shows GREAT character flaws on Mr. Clinton's part–not to mention Hillary continues to allow this behaviour while pandering to woman with her poor me tactics. You bet their using good cop vs. bad cop and guess what America, many people are falling for it. Scary isn't it?

Good-grief, this is so sad. When are we going to do better than this America? When are we going to get this thing right? Hillary Clinton is not what is best for this country in 2008...she cannot and will not unite both parties. We will once again be divided. Can't we just turn the page and move on in a new direction? I don't care who you are for as long as it isn't the Clinton's.

Senator Obama is a sore loser. He only wines and complains. I never hear any specifics about the issues, only negative, negative and more negative.

If he is going to run for president, than he better start talking issues if he wants to win.

I saw this before. This pressure must be huge for Obama from the Clintons. With all their lies who would vote for them anyway?

Obama...funny how you have no problem with Oprah Winfrey and everyone else politicizing the Clintons. But now that you're losing, it's not fair eh?

Does anyone REALLY believe that a sleazy politician with cash to burn will bring anything good to this country? Say NO to HC in 2008.
Obama 08!

Hillary Clinton keeps saying that she is ready to be President on day one. She can't even run for office without using her husband as a heavy whenever anybody does not agree with what she says. Is her husband going to have to back up every decision that she makes, if she is President? This is supposed to be an office ran by one person–not a wrestling tag team. Please, wake up America-anybody but Hillary!!!!!

Correction

I believe this kind of campaign is demeaning his ability in the public's eyes to defend his issues forthrightly and accurately. I have heard the case set against Obama's support for the war and it is consistent with his voting record. I have not heard his professional response to the Senator Clinton's professional broaching of his voting record and his management style.

I certainly believe a President should be organized and that this quality is one of the hallmarks of a great leader. I also believe that his voting record cannot be disputed, nor can his words on the Senate floor.

He has made very strong accusations against Senator Clinton and Senator Clinton has replied with professionalism. Obama has also ridiculed her and made fun of her openly before the Nevada Caucus.

As for former President Clinton campaigning on behalf of his wife, I don't know which is worse – her wife telling people that she still shops at Target and she won't let him run in 8 years because they will be different people, or a former President delineating Obama's voting record and calling Obama on his falsely fabricating his voting record for the masses.

I have yet to hear Obama's professional response to that other than that he's being confronted.

Former President Clinton has every right to campaign on behalf of his wife. Just as Obama's wife can campaign in churches and give speeches.

Whatever! What Michelle can go on the campaign road for you – and she says alot . Get over it. Cry me a river. Obama was a sore loser last night. Everyone is talking about how he handled his defeat. Just like how he handled to debate straight out of Iowa. Bill is just doing what the other spouses are doing. Showing support of his spouse.

IT IS INTERESTING THAT BILL CLINTON HAS INJECTED HIMSELF SO DEEP INTO THIS CAMPAIGN, HE, HILLARY AND ANY OF THEIR SUPPORTERS SHOULD TAKE A STEP BACK AND REVIEW THE CLINTONS OWN PAST, THERE ARE JUST TOO MANY ILLEGAL AND DEVISIVE ISSUES WITH THE TWO OF THEM. I VOTED FOR RONALD REAGAN, AND BILL CLINTON FOR THE SAME REASONS I AM GOING TO VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA, AND THAT IS THEY ALL BROUGHT A SENSE OF EXCITEMENT THAT AMERICA "WE CAN". AS A COLLEGE EDUCATED AMERICAN AS WELL AS A MILITARY VETERAN, I THINK AMERICA WOULD BE WISE TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND REVIEW OUR ISSUES TODAY. ASK YOURSELF WHICH CANDIDATE WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO WORK WITH.
DO WE REALLY NEED SUCH A DEVISIVE FIGURE AS HILLARY CLINTON IN THE WHITE HOUSE AT THIS TIME IN AMERICA. GEORGE WASHINGTON IN HIS GREAT WISDOM, STATED IN HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS WARNING TO AMERICA ABOUT THE PROBLEMS OF POLITICAL PARTIES. "THEY ARE DEVISIVE, AND BRING OUT THE WORST IN HUMAN QUALITIES, SELFISHNESS, BACK BITING, UNAMERICAN ALLIANCES AS WELL AS GREED.

I don't believe this kind of campaigning is demeaning his ability in the public's eyes to defend his issues. I have heard the case set against Obama's support for the war and it is consistent with his voting record. I have not heard his professional response to the Senator Clinton's professional broaching of his voting record and his management style.

I certainly believe a President should be organized and that this quality is one of the hallmarks of a great leader. I also believe that his voting record cannot be disputed, nor can his words.

He has made very strong accusations against Senator Clinton and Senator Clinton has replied with professionalism. Obama has also ridiculed her and made fun of her openly before the Nevada Caucus.

As for former President Clinton campaigning on behalf of his wife, I don't know which is worse – her wife telling people that she still shops at Target and she won't let him run in 8 years because they will be different people, or a former President delineating Obama's voting record.

I have yet to hear Obama's professional response to that other than that he's being confronted.

Former President Clinton has every right to campaign on behalf of his wife. Just as his wife can campaign in churches and give speeches.

I agree witht the comment on "Running Against Both Clintons". I too once had respect and admiration for Bill Clinton. His "Fairy Tale" remarks along with others have turned me against theClinton campaign. Bill's comments give the impression that a person of Obama's background should never even have "The Audacity to Hope" that he could even be considered to be electable as President of the United States. Although he apologized for the remarks, I feel it was not genuine. It looks as though the Clintons want to win by any means necessary even if that means lying, cheating, and trying to spread fear into the hearts of many in order to erase their Hope in someone who has the ability to bring people together.

Clintons, you have had your turn, let someone else have a shot at it!

Here we go again with the Clintons. This is why I am not for business as usual

I thought Obama was seen to have the advantage in Nevada by getting the caucuses in the casinos. Sounds like Obama boohooing where, by delegate count, he didn't even lose. So what's the fuss. Hillary has Bill out there and Barack has Michelle. Maybe one day Barack will be out there stumping for Michelle. You never know.

I do not think it is a big deal Sen. Clinton is trying to dig dirt about her rival Sen. Obama. This makes Obama looks like a Saint. Someone pointed out that you do not need to dig dirt about Hillary Clinton because her dirt is all over the place. I was surprised to read cover up of the mysterious death of Vince Foster by Mrs. Clinton. Not only this the report went on to detail her involvment in the White Water scam and also her role in helping her brother to take large sums of my in exchange for presidential purdon of some of the worst criminals.
After reading about Sen. Clinton, I was surprise to read that she is trying to dig dirt about Obama. Mrs. Clinton was given a pass because the focus was on President Clinton. When the Republican search light turns on her it will be very ulgly. This may explain the reason why most Conservatives are very excited about the possibility that she might win her party nomination. This is going to be bad for America because the last thing we need is what we went through in the 1990’s.

go obama- you are exactly right. The bad cop, good cop is a brililant analogy. I used to LOVE Bill Clinton and now I am repulsed by him. He needs to let Hillary fight her own battles. Obama- hang in there- I just know we can pull this off!!!!!! YES WE CAN

Bill Clinton, playing fast and loose with the facts? It couldn't be!

Dosa, if you think Hillary is a democrat, think again.
She even was a republican student president in wesley college. They are too wealthy to lead me. I am looking for someone who will level with me. We have all seen how far Clintons can go or do to go back to the white house, from being fake and lying to trying to tear down Obama.
I am voting for a change and I am voting Obama

Democrats will be stupid to nominate Hillary. Period. But they will sure do anyways unfortunately. That woman is just too fake, but people will always be stupid for sure. But this is America people: we will sure vote her in, and later scream! and shout!, and cause her out! aka: Bush's two terms.
I ask. Who is then the problem one? We!! I don’t know why people always chooses self denial over common sense. Such a shame.

I admire Obama for his class against the trailer trash Clintons. Atleast we know Bill's role will be fighting and doing the dirty work. Hillary Clinton is such a strong woman! Ha! A strong woman can fight her own battles.

Obama 08!

Isn't it amazing how supporters for each respective side will see things so differently? Early on in Hillary's campaign, she was criticized for Bill's going out and speaking in her behalf. They said he would have a negative effect on her campaign efforts. Didn't happen. Then it was said, even more strongly, that having Bill speak for her is unfair, given he is the former president, intimating that his status as ex-president and that he should keep his mouth shut.

Then came the inevitable confrontation that Senator Obama is making in this story that he's competing against both Hillary AND Bill. Now, finally getting to the facts, Bill Clinton IS the ex-president, but he also happens to be her spouse. One has ask that, under these circumstances, should Hillary be required to nix her spouse as a speaker for her candidacy. If the answer is yes, then should Michelle Obama be sidelined? Should Elizabeth Edwards be muzzled? Should Laura Bush be told to shut up, etc. etc.? Ah, the contemplations involved in presidential politics. 'Taint fair, I say! So does Obama. Who is writing the rules anyway????

Clinton waited until she was running for the democratic nomination before she even tried ACTING like a democrat…on ANY of the issues.

That is why I am not voting for her.

Bill Clinton is a former President therefore everything he says has historical weight. For him to "play politics" on behalf of his wife is simply irresponsible. Of course he has the right to help her as any supporter, but he has crossed the line with his "fast and loose" accusations several times over. Someone should have called the Clinton's on this much earlier. I wonder if Hillary realizes that her husband will be largely credited by history for "getting her" elected,but maybe thats not even a concern her.

My Husband entered our son into a tennis tournament despite my objections. I didn’t think he was up to it. Did I root for his opponents to win so that I could use it against my Husband in a future disagreement?

Of course not, we BOTH love our son. We are a family and we stand together, supporting each other even when we disagree.

I’ve used that analogy to explain why I am very disappointed with the Democrats who publicly trashed our military’s chances in the war when the going got tough. They did it only for shallow partisan reasons.

Now that our brave soldiers seem to be winning the war, these same Democrats are talking down the economy for the very same reason.

Yes the economy is slowing, but it is NOT in a recession. These comments frighten people into holding back on spending money and increase the chance we will enter a recession. It’s called “consumer confidence”. It’s an economic indicator that directly effects the direction our economy goes in. This will hurt all of our families.

We are ALL Americans. Stop trying to bring the country down just for your own personal gain.

You should be ashamed of yourselves. Please talk about why your ideas are better, instead of trying to create misery.

Is Sen. Obama for real? this is getting absurd! Sen. Obama's record is very thin at best, Sen. Clinton's campaign is obviously working, and I'm sorry but it is his record the one that is up to scrutiny, you have something on Sen. Clinton's record then bring it! this is a race for the nomination of the Democratic party and you'd better be prepared! Sen. Clinton has had a number of mis-truths and attacks on her personally, but her record speaks for itself and the voters and beginning to notice, so welcome to the American process of picking a president Sen. obama, the road will be bumpy from now until the convention so fasten your seatbelts, if you don't think you can cut it I suggest you resign your efforts. DEFEND YOUR RECORD, EXPLAIN TO THE VOTERS WHY YOU VOTED OVER 120 TIMES PRESENT sometimes in very important issues... Also explain how you've serve your constituents by having one of the worst attendance records in the senate?

So much for Obama's message of change.

He sounds like the rest of the politicians to me.

Hillary 08!

Clintons lie? Distort facts? Bait the issues? Indignant finger pointing? Tell me something I didn't know.

They are the birth parents of divisive, petty politics and personal destruction. All under the guise of "feeling your pain". They also learned well from the Bush playbook and take pages out of Dirty Politics 101and use the same dirty tricks to elevate their scummy selves to political royalty.

Take them on with honesty and integrity because they won't recognize the first thing about either of those qualities.

At least the Clinton's spin and the Republican Style tactics will train Obama for the presidential run. America needs Obama, this is one in a lifetime opportunity.

Obama for President 08
Hillary for Chief of Staff
Edwards for Attorney General

They must be growing desperate!!

Good, about time, also hire some lawyers to go to precincts in s.c. to quash any intimaidation that clinton supporters may try...

well Obama your wife is running her mouth too. Only difference is that your wife doesn't have much to show in comparison to Clinton. So stop being a baby.

Obama's right. For example, "Meet the Press" clearly documented that both of the Clinton's held Ronald Regan in high esteem. Read the transcript!

Clinton needs to stand on her own two feet and win this campaign. Will Bill get mad at members of Congress if they give her a hard time?; Will he take on world leaders who don't agree? Who would want to be VP or serve in her cabinet?

Ssdly she may win the nomination mainly through support of the old Democratic guard and older voters. She will leave behind a divided party and Bill Clinton's reputation in shreds.

Time for a change!

Obama is running against both Clintons. I hope someone at CNN will have the guts to report the implications of this story. Imagine the situation if the Clintons get elected: President Hillary Clinton will be sleeping with the former President, a man who dishonored himself in the White House and in the end caused tremendous harm to the credibility of this country. Bush has harmed the US more than any other President. This country and the world are not ready for a Clinton/Clinton/?VicePresident White House.

I personally find it reprehensible that a former President has turned into little more than a partisan hack and a political attack dog. The aggressive, no-holds-barred campaigning style of the Clintons proves Obama's point: the political system in America is broken, and another 4-8 years of divisive partisanship will do America- and the world- no good. Unfortunately, the Democratic base seems so intent on re-living its "Clinton glory days" that it is allowing Hillary's campaign to sully a visionary who has the capacity to unite the country at a time when it needs it most. As an independent voter, I would be proud to support Barack Obama, but I would rather stay home in November than vote for Hillary Clinton. And I'm not the only one who feels that way.

Obama is correct, both Clintons are campaigning. Which makes sense because if it were not for Bill, we never would have heard of Hillary, so why not use him.

Hillary supporters are all banking on her presidency being an extension of Bill's...which is BS folks. I loved Bill, but it's 2008...stick a fork in him, he's done.

He is right......
Is Obama running against one or two Clintons. I can't tell from day to day. Who's runnning Bill or Hillary? We need to be very cautious of another DYNASTY! Haven't we learned yet?
The clintons will tell you whatever you want to hear and IF they get back into office they will say it wasn't their fault that they couldn't do anything the promised they would and continue business as usual. Her answer would be similar to this current statement "I voted for it but I hoped it wouldn't pass" If you don't think so vote for her and then blame yourself when the times get worse!

I know you don't want REAL issues to get in the way of the "girl power" crap that is propelling Hillary's campaign, but;

Lets start at the beginning. Hillary headed the Young Republicans at Wellesley College and was a self described Goldwater girl.

Hillary Clinton served on Wal-Mart's board of directors for six years. She was paid $1,500 for each meeting she attended and accumulated at least $100,000 in Wal-Mart stock.

She was a senior Partner at the Rose Law Firm and all her associates went to prison.

Hillary Clinton takes credit for the last Clinton Administration when touting her experience advantage over Senator Obama and Edwards.

Lets list the important ones:

N.A.F.T.A. and the W.T.O. – Clinton passed these disastrous trade deals that have destroyed our middle class and sent our good paying blue-collar jobs away.

H1B Visa. – Clinton permitted U.S. corporations to import 300,000 high skilled foreign workers per year to replace Americans, to the benefit of a few superrich contributors. That’s 10 times the number even Bush allowed in.

Ballistic Missile Technology to China. – Clinton reversed a State Department ban to allow just one company to do it. A company headed by the largest contributor to Bill Clintons reelection campaign, Bernard Schwartz.

The Clintons directly led to the Republican takeovers of the Presidency and both Houses of Congress with their shenanigans.

The Clinton's take credit for the Internet boom that started in 1995 and went bust in 2000. That boom increased income tax money paid to the Government. We had a short-term balanced budget. That was a fluke the Clintons had nothing to do with.

And now Hillary has Terry McAuliffe running her campaign. Court documents show this sleazy guy walked away with millions of I.B.E.W. Union pension money. McAuliffe also ended up with several million dollars from the Global Crossing fiasco that left thousands of honest peoples life savings gone.

You don’t believe me? Please don't take my word for it. Google it.
Our duty as voters is to educate the uninformed and the naive, also known as the Hillary supporter.

I hope every Obama and Edwards supporter will copy my post and e-mail it to all their contacts. Lets shine some light on Hillary.
Hillary is bought and paid for by the big business insiders.
A vote for Hillary is NOT a vote for change!!!

Whinning baby.......................................Go Hill

Hmm, interesting. Obama wasn't complaining about Bill Clinton when he thought he was winning. Sound familiar? That is what both Obama and Edwards accused Hillary Clinton of when she took them to task about change being more than a word, it takes experience to make it happen. Also, when Bill Clinton stated early on in the Nevada caucus process that he thought there were irregularities and strong arm union tactics taking place, Obama said something to the effect that gee, he's getting a bit worked up. Well, now the shoe is on the other foot and look who is crying foul. Quite frankly, I'm finding the Obama camp to be incredibly devisive regardless of their giving lip service to unifying America. When Obama is questioned about his limited record, it's racist or unfair. When Obama doesn't win, there must have been something wrong with the vote. When Clinton is continuously lambasted, that's politics. When she does win, well it's not really a win, it doesn't mean anything, or she just eked out a win. There is definitely a double standard taking place in this process and the media.

We and the media need to step back and put this election process in perspective. Had it been two white men competing against each other, the demographics of Nevada, NH and Iowa would have been working class, white collar workers, age groups, etc. Now, when analyzing the competition between Clinton and Obama it is described as women, whites, men, blacks, browns, etc. The media is trying to make this into a gender vs. race election and we the people are falling for it.

We need to take back the election process from the media. Look at the issues, the experience of each candidate and their past records. Then make a decision. For full disclosure, I support Clinton because of her record and experience and ongoing support of those issues that are important to me.

1. Boo hoo

2. If Obama can't handle two Clintons, how can he be expected to handle the agressive governments of Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China, to name only a few.

Bill Clinton needs to step back and let Hillary stand on her own. Whats going to happen when Hillary gets the Presidency and has to deal with the President of Pakistan, Iran, and Russia, will she be needing Bill to back her up? President can only serve 8 years. Bill was a good president, but his time as ended. Please step down. Even George W. Bush didn't really on his daddy this much.

Bill Clinton is a disgrace and I voted for him twice. He is ruining his legacy running around blathering.....