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Really who cares anymore. The clintons will do whatever they feel they have to do to get another shot in the whiye house. Bill disgraced himself when he was there before and now we are ready to give him another shot. Does anyone remmeber why Bush beat Gore in 2000. We all must be playing Memories. With the economy doing so well with the races loving each other with the don't ask don't tell policy in effect. Why did Gore lose when it should not even had been close. Been a life long dem. I think i would vote McCain or Huck – the dems are really stinking

I agree. The Clintons need to let it go. But, they are doing what comes natural.

"President Lyndon Johnson had more to do with passing the Civil Rights Act than Martin Luther King, Jr."

Boy, was that a slap in the face to Martin Luther King, Jr.! MLK paid with his LIFE for that civil rights bill. His LIFE, people,... blood, sweat, tears. That was a horrible thing to suggest. President Lyndon Johnson and America had no choice! MLK's courage and righteousness and influence gave LBJ no choice. You know, if you think about it, if we had had a black President at the time of MLK, we wouldn't have even needed a MLK. LBJ would have done NOTHING if it weren't for MLK.

Shame on Hillary, shame, shame, shame. It's all about her,... her, her, her. She will never give honor to anyone else including MLK. She thinks she is the greatest,... the greatest, of the greatest, of the greatest. That's who Hillary is. It's ALL about her.

Four years of Hillary will be like 40 years of hell in our country. Her Canadian style health care will destroy our health care system. Clintons will do and say any thing to get elected.

More people need to tell the BILLARY to chill out, they are so hungry for power, that they will do whatever it takes , including calling individuals to personally pour dirt on Senator Obama

They are now talking to each other and not at each other.

Are we not ready for a black President. Or a woman President. Oh forgive me we are ready for a recession! I think we are ready for a smart president. Are we ready for Clintons Third term? Guess we better get male interns if clinton returns.

We need to take of Our own first. Health Care.

Health Care, where is it going?

Are we ready for A Black or Woman President?

I would go on to suggest that Rep Clyburn openly endorse Barack Obama, as it appears that here is where his political sympathies lie, and not continue to "softly" attack the Clintons under the guise of impartiallity.

I have to smile when I read these posts about how former President Clinton's remarks in support of his wife's campaign have hurt her.

The former President is widedly regarded as a gifted political operative. It would be hard for me to believe that he could be out of sync with the tactical and strategic thinking in the HIllary Clinton campaign. If you don't know how to win, you won't win.

The tactics are apparently paying off...

Know your opponent: Did Obama really think he would not be facing the former President on the campaign trail? Really!?

To tell the truth, most of the posters who put forth this idea are obviously Obama supporters, who understandably want to marginalize the ex-President as a campaign asset, or are Republicans.

For Rep. Clyburn to suggest that President Clinton should censor his advocacy in support of his wife's candicacy is frankly ludicrous: I haven't heard him call for Elizabeth Edwards or Michelle Obama restrain their rhetoric in any way.

What is the race card. When Hill tells u she talked whoever was her guardian to take her when she was a child to her MLK speak. Was that not the race card. Hill going to a Black church and doing her best round the way girl accent is not the race card? Bill doesn't play the race card he plays the race deck. If Barack was second coming of Christ folks would find something wrong with him. Race sets on America like a two gallon hat. Anyone telling u it doesn't is fooling themselves. Will Barack win hell no. Just look at the comments here. How Dare him and young folks dare to dream that thing could or would change. The poverty pimps of the Black race are just as scared of Barack as they are of the guys in sheets who like to burn crosses on the front lawn. If things changed the poverty pimps would have to find a job. No one really wants the status quo to change.

Update: ...now Ted Kennedy and Rahm Emanuel have called Bill Clinton...also telling him stop the dishonest attacks on Obama. The conversation with Ted Kennedy becoming "heated". The Clinton campaign is a disgrace.

Robo calls and dishonest push polls against Obama are happening right now in SC. The Clintons clearly learned a LOT from Karl Rove. Disgusting.

The saddest thing is that Hillary *is* a very qualified candidate, but has revealed a lust for power and willingness to do *anything* to win. No thank you, I will not vote for her. EVER.

Hillary tell Bill to keep on going. If Mrs. Obama can ask for votes by playing the race card , then Bill should be able to use Obama's records to get support for you. In a fair world experience and ability should go a long way. Bill has the advantage over any of the other spouses, on the job experience, and knows how far we have gone backwards. When Obama and Edwards threw punches at Hillary she kept debating the issues. Now that Obama doesn't like what is being said he boo hoo's and has to have his buddies fight for him. Give me a break Obama, man up. Stop jumping off track-we are voting for President of the USA. Fight your own battles. You look weak when they take up for you.

A prominent black Clinton supporter, Black Entertainment Television founder Bob My Way News states:
"Johnson, criticized Obama and seemed to refer to his acknowledged teenage drug use while introducing Clinton at her next event.

"To me, as an African-American, I am frankly insulted the Obama campaign would imply that we are so stupid that we would think Hillary and Bill Clinton, who have been deeply and emotionally involved in black issues – when Barack Obama was doing something in the neighborhood; I won't say what he was doing, but he said it in his book – when they have been involved," Johnson said.

Obama wrote about his youthful drug use – marijuana, alcohol and sometimes cocaine – in his memoir, "Dreams from My Father."

Johnson later said in a statement released by the Clinton campaign that his comments referred to Obama's work as a community organizer in Chicago "and nothing else. Any other suggestion is simply irresponsible and incorrect."

Truth or Lie?

Really the Dems are about to win back the white house and what do they do? They hit the self destruct button like they always do. All they have succeeded in doing is to get -Poor Whites to fight Poor Blacks to fight Poor Latinos. Now its Poor Latinos not liking Poor Blacks who in turn are not liked by Poor Whites.
Doggone I need a score card to keep up with this. As long as we keep this BS up the pension funds will continue to get raped, folks will have to work until they are 80 so they can have health care, the jails will continue to fill up with the offspring of all of the above named groups and Wal-Mart will get all the ones not in jail to work in their sweatshop for 8 bucks an hour and no healthcare.. Guess we need some more prison reality shows. People around the world really scratch their heads at how we vote. We never vote our interest we vote our hatreds. Time for another party to emerge. A party that will allow people like who they like a party that will allow folks to dislike who they dislike. A party that will have a common goal of helping everyone. Whether we love each other or not. This pollyanna crap never works.

Yes, Bill can Afford to chill. However, Bill didn't go over the line – Barack did!

Let the media confront obfuscating Obama. Keep doing your job CNN and MSNBC!

Barack is killing himself with his materially paltry attacks and premature run. It is arrogant and presumptive of Barack to use the race issue to further his little ego/power/control game. He has had every advantage in life, and yet he is totally without respect or common decency. What a pretender! America will never have Barack for president unless he does some serious growing up in the next few years.

Hillary 08

There goes Jim Clyburn again. He's been the main stoker of the racial fires and all he is doing is hurting Obama. If Obama was smart he'd tell Clyburn to shut up.

Obama has been in a slow but steady decline since Iowa and people like Clyburn have been part of the problem.

personally, i lean more toward hillary than obama, but bill has got to shut up already. he looks like an idiot and obama shouldn't have to defend himself against mr. clinton; hillary should be doing her own attacking.

on the flip side, this whole "racial" thing is nonsense; they can't use bill's words for their own agenda and then turn around and say that he shouldn't express his opinion. and since the media is obviously so obama-friendly, he probably feels like someone has to speak out against obama's flaws, but that should be left up to the candidate – hillary.

i am afraid though that if obama wins the nomination, we may end up with another republican in the white house.

p.s. – if you want to vote for the best candidate, just picture both obama and hillary as being old, white men, look at the issues and their positions, then decide. it seems were so used to that that people get excited (ooooo...would it be nice to have a black man/woman in the white house..) and their personal biases get in the way. this isn't about what might seem nice to have, but who will be the best commander in chief.

It is you, Rep. Clyburn, who need to chill if you really are "remaining neutral." By making these comments in a public forum, you are not being neutral. If you really meant them and if you really were remaining neutral, you would have told this to Pres. Clinton directly. But no, you are intending to influence this race and keep race an issue in this campaign. It's blatantly obvious and is frankly, affecting my opinion of you and your lifetime's work.

I'm not happy with the flap between Clinton and Obama. I wish they'd stop. But it is unfair to say that Bill Clinton has to sit this one out or have limited exposure on this stage. Every person has the right to support the candidate of their choosing, including using their name to endorse. Bill is simply using that right. How can people think that's wrong? He clearly knows Hillary and I believe he loves and wants the best for this country, so he is spending a lot of time and political capital in his support of her. That's his right. I personally think it's short-sighted and shallow to have you opinion of Bill changed based on this, but certainly that is also your right.

Both the Clinton and the Obama campaigns can run the kind of campaigns that they choose, but to say that it's unfair to run against both Clintons or that the other campaign isn't being fair is just plain pathetic. If Obama is the nominee, is his campaign going to tell the Republican nominee "to chill" or cry a similar fake foul? This is real; this is the major leagues. If you can't take the pressure at this stage, how will you handle it when it's the Republicans challenging you? I'm sure if that happens, you won't want Bill Clinton to "chill."

I dont think we could have ever seen such a RACE WAR coming. The tension is becoming ridiculous.

The polls in South Carolina are going to be LOPSIDED on the black and white vote. This is going to COST Senator Obama for the rest of his career. We can no longer look at him outside of being a black man.

He should have NEVER polarized himself just to win this state.

Now what does he do AFTER South Carolina ?

...no no no. Its not about race now. Nope. We dont care about race, no sir blah blah blah........

Senator Obama and Senator John Edward, do the right thing in Novermber. Stay home if the establishment of the Democratic party continues to force a candidate on your THROAT. Stay home and let the Republicant have the day. That will teach the DNC a lesson. Enough of the statu quo. Why did they not get Bill to commit in writing not to run for a third term. Instead they seat and watch as he uses the influence of Former President, an Influence that every former president has to attack other candidates. Bill is runing for a third term. That is it. If Hillary (The real candidate being Bill Clinton) is on the top of the ticket as the establisment wants, place supporters of Senator Obama and Edward, get organised in Novermber, talk to your neighbors, friends, etc about the importants of staying home in Novermber. Don`t go to the polls. Let the media and the establisment go and vote for their candidate, Bill Clinton represented by Hillary. This is the same Democrate who were elected to end the war in Iraq and have not done so. Send them a messeage in Novermber. Stay home

Mirta surely you jest?

prediction??? are you kidding me? We all know that even my dog. He is getting all those votes because he is BLACK

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KC, Africa January 21, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I have to respectfully state that Clyburn's comments were unecessary at this time. Any statement that comes out of his mouth against the shrewed Clinton machine will only invoke racial tensions.

It was pretty miscalculated for him to say that. He could have afforded to hold off this comment.

I PREDICT OBAMA WILL CARRY SOUTH CAROLINA.

Clayburn – JUST ENDORSE BARRY OBAMA ALREADY – and quit trying to act impartial...

YOU ARE PARTIAL AGAINST THE CLINTONS.....

The lack of respect that he is showing to a former President is appalling. His commentary is no better than what he is accusing PRESIDENT Clinton of doing.

Now, all of sudden Obama's supporters are going to be apologizing to the Clinton Campaign. Obama is doing a terrific job of dividing the Democratic Party. His candidacy was premature.

It is very clear that Senator Obama and John Edward have built a loyal base of supports across racial, gender and age groups. It also seem very clear that one of the motivational factor of this loyal supports is that they want a new vision for this America. They want to get over the era of impeachment, scandals, etc etc. I will have expected that the leadership of the DNC would have sack Bill to commit to not interfer in this process. Let his wife defend herself. Instead, they have let him use the power of Former President, a power that any former president has to get into the heart of this process. One this is clear, Senator Obama`s and John Edward`s supporters should be ready to send a message to the DNC in Novermber. If they continue to seat and alow BIll to continue to run for a third term and this happens until the end of this primary, a message should be sent to them. If the DNC continue to let the former president get on the way of the process and Hillary is on the top of the ticket, do what is right in Novermber. Senator Edward and Obama`s supporters should simply stay home in Novermber and let the Republican get back the White House. That will be a wake up call for the DNC to make sure the the presidential primary in the future will be for candidates only, free of any influence. Supports of Senator Obama and Edward, you have the power to send a message to the statu quo in Novermber, stay home if the primary process is alowed to proceed as it does now. They establishment that is trying to FORCE their candidate throught yout THROAT will wake up.

A vote for Hillary is a vote for the next Republican president. A Hillary candidacy will unite the Republicans in a way that they have been unable to unite on their own. Combine a united Republican party, with independents and Democrats who do not want the Clintons in our face for the next 4 – 8 years and voila... President McCain, President Romney or President Huckabee. The choice is still ours Democrats!

I have to respectfully state that Clyburn's comments were unecessary at this time. Any statement that comes out of his mouth against the shrewed Clinton machine will only invoke racial tensions.

It was pretty miscalculated for him to say that. He could have afforded to hold off this comment.

I PREDICT OBAMA WILL CARRY SOUTH CAROLINA.

If Jim Clyburn wants Bill Clinton to chill, then he should Obama and his wife and Oprah to chill. Why should Obama have free right to attack Hillary and Bill but Bill is suppose to chill and not attck back. That's really stupid by any measure.

It's interesting that everyone is talking about Bill Clinton needing to "chill" and stop attacking Obama. I've read the quotes of what Bill has said and his comments were legitimate and appears to be true and directly on point. There was nothing offensive about it. Seems the truth does hurt, especially when it is relavant and exposes Obama's record. Like Obama's admitted drug use, apparently no one is allowed to talk about it in public because it's racist??????? How that is racist, I have no idea; but a candidate's drug history is a relevant issue to me as a voter. I'm really sick of the Obama campaign continuing to play the victim and the race card every time someone brings up an issue that can damage Obama's holier than thou standing. I suppose we should all just not ask any questions of, or about, Obama; simply listen to whatever he wants to say without questioning, and just vote on his and skin color.

Ok, let me get this straight – it's ok for everyone to misinterpret what Hillary says about Johnson and MLK, but it's not ok for anyone to misinterpret what Obama says about Reagan; and now it's ok for everyone to tell Bill to shut up, when Hillary smartly is using her connection to a former president to help her campaign, but it's not ok to tell Obama to shut up when he has said some pretty snide things about his opponent.

So which is it? Is the playing field fair? I ask again, why is it ok for the Clinton's to be constantly criticized and often misinterpreted but no one dares to criticize Obama? I think the reason is very evident, though no one has the courage to say it.

On a lighter note- Lets all thank God that Chuck Norris is on the Hucks side. Anyone hear his comment on McCain.

people have to realize. the ONLY reason Billary Clinton is on the ballot , is because of Bill Clinton. NO other reason. She cannot do this on her own.

Lighten up slightly!

It seems that media has given so much coverage to Obama, that everyone on the african-american and liberal minded people think that he is the saviour to the democratic party. Besides few inspirational speeches, Obama has not proved on a single most important legislation that has successfully passed. Mr. Clyburne thinks that Hillary should just hand over the nomination to Obama without a fight. Why is he not coming forward and endorse publicly rather than passing remarks to Clinton? These are the same african-american leaders who used to use their conscious to endorse and support Clintons because of their dedicated efforts for the community. And now they are turning their backs and supporting Obama who has yet to be tested.

Finally the media are doing something besides offering latest poll results!

Meet the Press (yesterday) and Good Morning America (today) ran comparative videos - of Bill Clinton's allegations about what Obama said and then of what Obama actually said. No question Bill was distorting, even downright lying.

It's bad enough that Bill is still honesty-challenged - but it speaks volumes that Hillary cannot or will not get him to stop.

He also said today that Obama needs to watch what he is saying about Reagan. He said Reagans policies were against the african americans. So at least he is being fair minded with his comments. He felt Obama could be getting close to crossing the line too.

"Clyburn is correct BILLARY better be watchful, the DEMS cannot win the PRESIDENTIAL without black voters..."

If you think Obama can win with ONLY black voters, you're nuts. Both sides need ALL voters. Obama and his wife started the race thing; now they get to live with it. Clyburn's an idiot.

I would like to thank Bill Potter for his statement, that is a very intelligent analogy,
we need to concentrate on ridding this country of the mafia republican party.
Whoever the democrat is, they have got to be better than what we've had in the last eight years. George "Chimpy" Bush has been the worst president in the 200 year history of this nation, this has been proven in several instances, such as, treason, wiretapping, torture the list goes on. Do you really want another four years of eight years of this? Forget gender, forget race and lets rally behind the person that's nominated. Or is that too much to ask. Maybe so, I keep forgetting that we're in RACIST AMERICA, I believe the most racist nation in the entire world. Just cannot dismiss gender or color. I do believe this is some of what Mr. Clyburn is trying to say. Chill, is another meaning for settle down, stop with the insults and childlish antics – let's defeat the repugs. I hate STUPIDITY in any form, and some of these replies are absolutely, positively STUPID.

Whether Black, White, Muslim, Indian, Yellow Blue, Red, does it really matter? Isn't important to just have someone that stand up for everyone? No race is better, we are all the same in the eyes of god who created us all. I don't think anyone is even reading what others are writing on this board. Everyone is very hormonal on here.

Dee – it is funny you say that you are a conservative Democrat, but you will cast a vote for Obama who is the more liberal of the two (Hillary/Obama). That is strange.. Hillary has a very good change of beating the Republican nominee, heck, they can't even figure out who they like more. Talk about splitting hairs.

Cylburn, you hate the Clintons and that is a fact. You criticized senator Clinton about the comment she made about putting the civil rights act into law. That was a fact withouth president Johnson acting, they would't have been a civil right act. There was nothing to indicate any race but because of you, the african americans believed in you and they started criticising the Clintons. What Bill Clinton said of Obama is true. Obama opposed the war when he was a senator in Illion but came to Washington and Funded it. What difference does it make to oppose and then Fund the war, Mr Cyburn? They Clintons have a right to bring it up because Obama has used the war as his major point to be the president. He also voted present 135 time as a senator in Illion. He says he has judgement why didn't he have judgement on those bills? You are pushing the buttons about race Obama can't win that war. Tell me where he will win after SC? People who vote in the general elections: 66% are white, 15% Hespanic, only 12% are black. Cyburn, I'm a black man myself, you must be shamed of your comments.

I can understand a Hillary or even Obama ticket, but what I can't understand, being a North Carolinian, is why ANYONE in their right mind, would want JOHN EDWARDS as a president, a vice president, heck, even a personal friend. I will not even go into all of the truths and half-truths on this man.

He is a FAKE!! Vote Hillary, Vote Obama, but for GOODNESS SAKES don't vote Edwards.

As an African American male, I am getting pretty fed up with the coddling of Obama. I am proud and happy to see him with a real opportunity to win the presidency, but I am supporting Hillary. but if he gets the nomination, I will happily support him, but he has to stop the whining.

As African Americans, we ask to be given the the same opportunity as others, and be judged strictly on our abilities. We can't now say that Obama has to be treated differently, he has to be subject to the same scrutiny as anyone else, politics ain't beanbags. What does he think will happen when the Republicans start attacking. If he wants to play with the big boys, he has to man-up and stop whining.

Black people need to show a little more loyalty to the Clintons, they have been there for us over the long haul, and I for one won't forget that and automatically support Obama, just because he is black. I have not heard one thing from either Bill or Hillary that I disagree with, regarding "racial comments". As a matter of fact, Colin Powell on the "View" today, echoed the same statement that Hillary made regarding MLK and President Johnson, I guess he is making racist comments as well.
Wake-up Black America, and be fair, that is what we have always asked for, it works both ways. I am hoping for a Clinton-Obama ticket.

Anyone that thinks the Clintons care about anything but themselves should really seek help. The Man has no character or morals has been cheating on his wife forever and she put up with it.

Bill Clinton and Hillary will do anything to get her elected no matter what. These are sick people that think they are a King and Queen. They have nothing to offer this Country but more debt.

Bill did nothing during his term. the 90s with Y2K and the interenet boom. was not Mr. Clinton. The first thing he did was raise capital gains taxes . My Lab could have been President and the money would still come in back then.

I feel sad that the American People do not understand the economy, or what these people represent.

I am not a Democrat and the Republicans other than Ron Paul don't have a clue, but I would at least give Mr. Obama a chance and don't let Bill do his snow job. That is the same tact he uses to get his girlfriends.

He is absolutely correct! I am so sick of this I could just spit. Never mind who won this or that primary, it does not matter anymore. It does not matter because of the comments that began with and came from the experienced Clinton camp.

I was so excited and ready for a change and real choices in this election. That has been destroyed by the Clinton camp for me. I could care less now, and it takes all I have to listen to CNN, read headlines etc. about the election.

We were doing so well, then after Iowa it was all dragged through the mud. I hope people will stand up and say that this is not the change they want.

The question of is America ready for a president that happens to be black is insulting.
America was ready for Black men to fight in every war since 1776
America has been ready to send Black men to iraq to fight for their right to vote
Wonder how i would feel if i was a black trooper in iraq if i heard the idiotic question asked. Is America ready?

I believe it's wonderful on the strong possibility for a 1st Women or 1st African-American President. I've been reading articles and watching new media reporting , and I find it extremely odd & prejudice that there is a pattern of “protecting” Senator Obama whenever his credentials or Senate voting record is called to question.

Are there special “coddling” rules for Obama that apparently don’t apply to Senator Hillary Clinton or Senator Edwards? No one is complaining when these two candidates are questioned/

Just a thought. Since Obama is so much for bringing the parties together, what IF the Repub. nominee thinks that too and ask Obama to be his Vice....if Obama isn't the Democrat nominee?...........think about it, Republican President and Democrat Vice! Just a thought.

My fellow Americans, particularly those whose melanin supply has been genetically rationed, I am heartened by your overwhelming conviction that America is ready for a black President. I am equally encouraged by your show of support for the charismatic, urbane, and inspirational Barack Obama. Unfortunately, in your rush to support the brightest black star since Dr. King, you may have overlooked the inconvenient fact that he's just another politician – admittedly slicker – but a politician nonetheless. While the sentiments evidenced through your support of Obama's candidacy are heartwarming, I would like you, in good faith, to offer a more practical gesture: don't change neighborhoods when I move in, and please, don't move your kids because mine are attending the same school. It is my sincere view that these two simple gestures will go a long way toward ridding me of the skepticism that your embrace of Barack Obama has engendered.

Mike,...you are all the others who believe what you posted

"This country is in serious trouble, if we vote for a man who WILL NOT pledge allegiance to the flag or place his hand on a Bible, you can't believe a word he says."

Do some research and educate yourself, OBAMA is a Christian and so what if he was a Muslim or a Jew? That fear that Hate produce,...it started with the CLINTONS, OBAMA is the only one who can end this AMERICAN nightmare!

Kerry ducked when he was swift boated. he stayed above the fray. we know the outcome. If Bill had of campaigned this hard for Gore we would be Bushless now. To those who call Obama a whiner because he is standing up to the Clintons. Where were they when Bill was complaining about the raw deal Hill was getting. Guess when Bill whines it is alright. Obama is suppose to take it like a man.-Give me a break! I am leaving a space below for someone to list all Hillary accomplishments that she claims to have done over 35 years. Talking about getting a free pass.

People I believe we are more civil and enlightined to know the good politics from the bad one , The thing about Oprah and Mitchelle supporting Obama is what we can really call good political support, When last did you see Oprah or mitchelle discriminating the clintons or edward. they talk and focus on how the economy can be develop, but all I have been hearing from Bill is discrimination not even one uniting message. A supporter is limited to some distance, Bill has already gone past the border line. It suprises me that a former Us president would belittle himself, lie,says things and prove he didn't just to get his wife elected. this really disturb me.
Bill its time to return Home
And Hillary: Come on,Stop been the Holy innocent, it won't work this time, when you say things stay by them instead of blaming others for your actions.

I am an educated black man who was not offended by Mrs. Clinton's perspective on the role of Dr. King, but I was insulted by Obama's suggestion that her position was "…ill-conceived." The Obama camp clearly played the race card, and the evidence is that it has worked so far; note the significant black support for Obama since that issue. But now Obama is set to learn an important lesson, you can't expect to run as the candidate who just happens to be black, appeal to people's basest instincts, and then not expect to be seen by white America as just another black candidate. If I had the opportunity to advise Obama, I'd tell him to spend four to eight more years in the senate, pad his resume a bit, then try again. The issues facing America right now are too serious for on-the-job training. More importantly, any minority candidate will be that much more scrutinized than a white politician. Were Obama to win, the love affair with him would die very quickly, and some of the very people who are currently most enamored with his vision of change will be the first to chew him up as just another black man who reached beyond his personal level of competence. For those of you who would suggest that my outlook is negative, I offer as evidence my own life as a forty-six year old black man in America – one of only two black men in a small town in Illinois, and now my experiences living and working in Gwinnett County, GA. Obama can win by losing, but WILL lose by winning.

MIchelle is standing up to those picking on her husband, the same way Bill is supporting Hillary. Michelle plays the race card so Barak doesn't have too. No one tells her to chill. Read a few of the articles the press ran on her.

As an aside, maybe all of this is a good thing. The two party system is stupid and there is clearly division in both parties. Let the establishment candidates continue to divide this country. Maybe we'll see the emergence of a third party that actually cares about this country and its people.

I do wish that Clinton supporters would take a step back and look at what's happened in this election. We started with the possibility of a truly historical and groundbreaking president and now have been reduced to squabbling within the ranks to the extent that no Democrat is going to get elected. This all started after Hillary lost Iowa. She allowed for the election to remain dignified until her support began to fade. Now, she's done nothing but try to drag Obama down to her level.

If Hillary gets the nomination, we can make stickers that say "Clinton '08, the lesser of two evils."

not about a women or Black man.

it is a Question of do we want more of the dame fighting in washington.

Hillary has a problem with the GOP.

But not voting for a war with Iraq and 2007 Iran

not a hard choice.

Obama 08

As Bill said in 1992, the Same old experience is irrelevant today, as a reply to Bush sr. boasting his washington experience..

No way around it, Bill's argument is the same as Obama's

A need for change

Obama 08

Bill and Hillary don't mind taking down the party on their way to the White House, because they are just using Dems to go home – the White House.

Being an Independent, I still want the Democratic Party to stay in good shape for decades to come.

The comments here have allot to be desired for America. There is so much racism, and biogotry on this site. Hillary and Bill will loose if they ever try to run a CLEAN CAMPAIGN. OBAMA has character,he is an individual who is BOLD, and has shown that he will not back down from the Clintons. Bill CLINTON is running for President, it is so odd because I think the constitution bar him from doing so? Bush 41 never campaigned for Bush 43, because he wanted to ensure he ran his own campaign and play by the merits of "DO IT YOURSELF". There is so much Hillary supporters here it sad, because they are very racist and I do not think the REPUBLICANS will do half the mean spirited thinks the Clinton Campaign and there surrogates are doing to derail OBAMA.
Clyburn is correct BILLARY better be watchful, the DEMS cannot win the PRESIDENTIAL without black voters and at the rate the CLINTONS are going they will loose because blacks in the end will either sit out the GENERAL ELECTION come November or vote REPUBLICAN. If it wasn't for JFK the blacks would be voting REPUBLICAN. The time has come to vote for the best choice.
Also, so may here say BLACKS are voting for OBAMA because he is black, well isn't that the same for the CLINTONS? It is such a rediculous notion that blacks can't see the issue, is that what you are saying here? CLYBURN choose to stay out and not endorse so as to have a clean and fair campaign, the CLINTONS strategy was to inject race so as to limit OBAMA's appeal. He won fair in IOWA and almost upset HILLARY in New Hampshire however she played the "crying game" and won.
OBAMA will WIN South Carolina, Georgia, Missouri, Illinoise, Vermont, Montana, South/North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington State, DC, HI, AK, MA OH and the entire Southern Corridor (except AR). He will do very well in CA, NY, NJ, CT, PA, VA, WVA, NC, AL,...He WILL WIN THE NOMINATION.

If in the end he do not win, it will be because the CLINTONS DERAIL him by playing ROVEING TACTICS that CLINTON so like to impune when she use the same slash and burn on those within her own party. Campaigning is about strategy, EDWARDS need to stay in to the end. In doing so, he deny CLINTON delegated which he can later pledge to OBAMA at the convention, thereby ELECTING OBAMA as the Candidate and he edwards the VP!

OBAMA-EDWARDS 2008, "Se Si Puedo...YES, WE CAN",...ans WE WILL"

OBAMA-EDWARDS 20090120!

Bill is entitled to defend Hillary, but he ought to be careful about how he does it. I am a white Democrat from Arkansas and I am a strong supporter of Senator Obama. I think many people look on the Clinton administration through rose-colored glasses. As an Arkansan, I know, firsthand, how polarizing the Clintons are. I wasn't old enough to vote for Bill, but I supported his presidency. I can say that I will not vote for Hillary in the primary or general election. We've had 20 years of Bushes and Clintons and it's time to move on. I've had it with the negative campaign tactics and partisan crap. If that means I have to vote for a Republican to end these dynasties, then so be it.

Black woman supporting the best candidate

as named Above
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Man up like Clinton???

I don't think so

Obama is possibly being aheld to a higher bar by black Women who have a problem with him. Sisters have a voice.

by the way Clinton Did not Man up to GOP. That's why hillary said in 2006 Bush had great charisma

obama 08

Or Bloomberg, and the Dem split vote will guarentee GOP win again

TO: All supporters of the CLINTON's (she's not just running, her husband is as well and most of his past actions are as questionable as her supposed 'accomplishments' over the last 20 yrs.)

You had your "day" in power (actually, if you count the Govenorship, much more).

And what did your beloved Clinton's really do with that? Let's see they:

Lied, cheated and enriched themselves and friendsfrom the time they got into office in Arkansas thru the White House yrs '91- '99, and continue on to the present day.
(sound familiar, can you say the Bush family?)

Manged to accomplish nothing domestically, except ride the bull driven economic wave of the 90's. Failed more miserably than anyone re: Health Care Reform.

Managed to set in motion the movement we all know now as Al Queda with some poorly construed foreign policy that bombed the group randomly that did nothing more than "stir the hive."

Changed their 'message' more times than Cher changes wigs. If Hillary's most recent 'about-face' just before New Hampshire didn't show her supporters what a crock her whole act is - it is any wonder why our country continues "to change only the position of the chairs on the Titantic" and not anything of lasting value?

and on and on ...

Be supportive of change, Americans, but don't continue to whine about the state of American Politics and the problems in this country when all you want to do is
ignore the past and vote for someone who has a "greater record of experience" than her opponents - that's true - SHE'S GOT THE BEST RECORD FOR A LOSER/LIAR/CHEAT than any of her opponents. Yeah, she'ld make a great President. What lunacy! (btw, I'm all for a woman president – but someone with integrity, not a female version of a disgraced former President.).

We are not a nation of Red states & Blue states - we are a nation of people who:

- condemn the past, but don't learn from it
- ignore the past and don't learn from it
- think that 2 wrongs make a right

either way, this is why, I believe, we as a nation cannot affect true change and progress in our own country. Every chance "we" get, "we" show our own ignorance and stupidity by not learning from the past, but repeating it over and over.
Unfortunately, humans are much less intelligent than they think they are.

Jim

Bill Clinton needs to shut up. He is a degenerate and his wife is a liar and a fraud. The Clintons don't care about anyone except themselves. Bill wants a 3rd term and he will be the defacto president. Hillary is a puppet. If anyone can't see that they are truly blind.. Hillary cannot bring this country together..she is one of the most divisive politicans in the country..let's face it so many people really hate her. I use to be a supporter but not anymore..I saw her true colors this past month and it was my wake up call. Her husband is a degenerate.

GO OBAMA.....THE REAL TRUTH.... FOR A CHANGE....

I'm very cocncered that Obama can't handle the white house if he can't take the heat from President Clinton what is he going to do when he has to go against the republicians. Cry out saying there being unfare. Give me a break. After Nevada he didn't give a speech he had his campaign speak in his behalf. I'm worryed and you should be to he is another Bush in the making. Think about Bush said i'm for change look what his change has done to our country. I hope you Obama supporters research him listen to him when he is asked a question he has not rehearsed does the same as bush uh well he doesn't answer. Edwards , Clinton answer with a clear answer.

Clyburn is this racial tension initiator, he should not dictate Amearican to express their opinion freely, just like we don't limit his right to support the Hussion Obama...

Who listens to congressmen? The House reminds me of a bunch of monkeys at the zoo throwing poo at each other.

To David. Did you know that Hillary's favourite President was Ronald Reagan?
Get all the facts my friend before you start bashing Obama for his comments. At least he is honest which is more that I can say for Hillary.
I am so sick and tired of the Clinton's. I used to like Bill Clinton but he has turned me completely against him and also Hillary. If Hillary's husband was not Bill Clinton she wouldn't even be running for President because she knows she wouldn't have a chance in hell in winning.
Wake up America – you are only voting for Hillary because you liked Bill,. Look more closely at the two of them and ask yourselves Are the in this because they truly care about us or do they just want to make history with the first husband and wife as Presidents. This is way too scary for me.
Barack Obama is another MLK in my opinion and he is what we need now.
Obama all the way.

It's official... James Clyburn is in the Obama camp running interference for Obama with all his whining. Clyburn has lost any aura of neutrality. The Obama camp has used his whining about race as a chisel to chip away at the once solid support Clinton received from the African American community.

Race was the card that Obama has played since he announced his candidacy.

This racial play will back-fire on Obama after he leaves South Carolina.

Obama has shown that he will do and say anything to win... even destroy the Democrat part unity, if he thinks it will get him elected.

There is a reason why the GOP urged their folks in Iowa to go out and caucus for Obama. Wait until they let the real dirt fly. The whining about race won't work then. ASK THE TOUGH QUESTIONS BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

It's understandable that Congressman James Clyburn has come to the aid of Senator Obama. But what is not understandable is why he does not bring his remarks to the attention of the candidate, Senator Hillary Clinton. President Bill Clinton is not the candidate, so why is HE being chastized by his remarks in defense of his wife? One has to wonder when the Congressman is going to slap the wrists of Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Edwards, Chuck Norris, Mrs. Mitt Romney, Cindy McCain, Janet Huckebee, and yes, Oprah Winfrey.

Guess obama had to call for help,his camp has played the race card all along,but got a free ride from the press,The Clintons are not the one s who started it..He has had people like Chris Matthews and others fight his battles for him.He puts down the Demoratic partys leaders & he wants us to vote for him. i think hes doing a lot of whineing lately.People like Clyburn are just stiring up the race
thing. Obama today is MLK day can you not be a man like him.??

I think that Mr. Clinton was one of the best president in the United States history and I don't see anything wrong with him trying to help his wife, If my wife would it have being running for president i would do the most within the legal standard to try to help her, Note i'm not going to vote for Hillary because they are thing on her view that i'm not agree with, But if i have to choose between Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton i would go with Mrs. Clinton

First of all, Hillary was correct in the remarks she made that it took a US President to get MLK's dream to become law. I believe that had the remark been made by a person of color, the reaction would have been completely different.
I think the black community is too sensitive to any criticism of a black candidate if it is made by a white person. The Republican party will therefore be able to walk all over a black candidate. And, that is too bad.. Look what happened when the Republican Party put a horrible ad up against Harold Ford in Tennessee. That is what Obama is going to be up against and he and the Democratic party have to be prepared and quit crying over things little things like – MLK did have some help from a US President. Duh...

Stephanie, you are so right. I am an Obama supporter and if by some chance – - I really don't feel or think she will – - she gets the nomination, they can forget it. I will NOT vote for her. I consider my self a conservative Democrat, yet the Democratic party can forget this vote and I know I am not the only one. The party will fall flat on it's face. And I know we are note the only two. Time and time again, people are saying they will not vote for her. So if they think this is helping them or the Democratic party, they are wrong. They are simply killing all chances of a Democrat being elected, it they push Hillary in there. They will see. So Bill and Hillary had better face fact. The DNC had also better wake up. They are about to loose this thing big time.

Thank you congressman Clyburn for calling it like it is. Why is Hillary letting Bill pull the punches for her? Bill is obviously owing his wife big time for all those extramarital affairs. He has only proven that she cannot fight her own battles. And why does Hillary promote her husband's work in civil rights more than her own. And she counts his political experience as her's too – that's how she added up 35 years. How embarrassing for women to have Hillary represent them.

OPEN UP THE CLINTON LIBRARY. WE STILL DON'T KNOW WHY FOSTER SUPPOSEDLY KILLED HIMSELF.

i dont understand Bill Clinton's role here. He should let his wife defend herself.

What is next here? If Chelsea wants to become president, bith mom and dad going to campaign? Is this a family affair?

It is time Hillary talk sense and tell her ideas, not her husband.

It is regrettable that Mr. Clyburn forgets what President Clinton has contributed for the victory of the Democratic Party to reclaim the House and Senate. He was the one who first challenged the republicans when many elected representatives of the Democratic Party cowardly deferred to the attacks of Bush, Cheney, Rove and others.

You know how the Democratic Party's House leadership and especially Rahm Emanuel gracefully handed over the Majority Whip position to you. It won't happen that Presidential nomination is given outright to Senator Obama. It is a position too serious not only for Americans but for the whole world too.

While were at it we can also set the record straight on one other issues in regards to the civil rights bill besides the fact that Johnson could in no way take majority responsibility for it and that Martin Luther King Jr. was the catalyst driving the move to finally achieve the views espoused in the Declaration of Independence. Primarily the fact that all men are in fact created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights by their creator

"Yes-No" format:
The Senate version, voted on by the House:
Democratic Party: 153-91 (63%-37%)
Republican Party: 186-35 (80%-20%)

The vote totals speak for themselves despite the fact that the Democrats label the Republicans as having an over all goal to keep African Americans down and bring back the slave days. No matter how the Democrats spin it theirs is a party founded on preaching hopelessness, despair and outrage about being kept down. The Republican party is a party of hope and knowing that with hard work and perseverance many if not all dreams are possible.

Dee, okay you call it manning up I call it something else we are entitled to our opinion. Obama came into this race as the underdog and I am proud of him for coming this far. However after he won Iowa I really think it went to his head and he got a little beside himself. He wasn't speaking to black America he was speaking to all america, and then as things started getting a little rough. He started pandering to black america (I watch BET) and I have a problem with that, I think he feels because he's black we owe him. I don't owe him or any of the other candidates he have to earn my vote.

In the ABC debate he acted like a real jerk that comment to Hillary your likeable enough that done it for me ( it was mean and nasty) . Also I didn't feel he was the strongest candidate then or now. I wish Obama did focus on the issues at hand great speeches are good when your in church on a Sunday morning but I need more. Education, heathcare, the economy is very important to me and I still don't know where he stands. Hopefully we can find out in the next debate. With that said good luck to the best candidate if he when I will vote for him because I am a democrat first.

I think someone should write a book about Bill Clinton's role in Hillary's campaign. Maybe call it "Third Term".
I think his campaign is the best story of the 2008 election. News articles, editorials, Op-Ed pieces and blogs are full of Bill. If you started researching now and started with only web searches you would probably need a year full time to get everything before some of it disappears from the web.

I agree with George Will's comment: "Speaking of the boomers' inexhaustible fascination with themselves, Bill Clinton has transformed his wife's campaign into his narcissism tour. As the New York Times dryly described a New Hampshire appearance the day after her Iowa rejection: "He talked about his administration, his foundation work and some about his wife.""

However, it talks only about tactical campaigning. There is something of more concern.

Running to redeem a father and now, a husband, is a story worth writing.
Much has been written about George W running to redeem his father's "failure" to "go to Bagdad".
Some has been written this time around about Senator Dodd running to redeem his father's failure-ethical lapses- and Governor Romney running to redeem his father's failure-his brainwashing comments.
The press has been nibbling around the edges of Hillary running to redeem Bill and herself. That story, however, is the most intriguing of the bunch.

In addition, an article written about all of these "redemption" runs would probably convince us that voters should never vote for a presidential candidate who is related to a president or presidential candidate. I think with just my information it is fair to say that redemption runs lead to poor judgment in the political decisions of a campaign and in presidential decisions, clouding both. An experienced political writer or writers would be able to fully research and present clearly the results of that research.

I think that Hillary Clinton would still be leading if Bill Clinton had been kept in the background. What I am seeing and what I believe the press is starting to report is that Hillary's race is all about Bill redeeming Bill and Bill's legacy and Hillary redeeming Bill, Bill's legacy, and Hillary's legacy. Obama and Edwards have been clearly stating for a long time that their presidential race is about America or about the middle class or about the other America, not about them. Hillary in NH is just starting to say that her race is not about her. But she just said that the race for her is very personal, suggesting policy but in reality much more telling.

I think that voters are seeing Bill Clinton as someone who rode the wave, not as someone who actively created the good times. The more I read and think about Bill, the more I see him as someone who wasted a fabulous opportunity to help the people of this country.

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.

"Boo Hoo" Barrack ...Let me play victim...Maybe I'll win on sympathy votes just like McCain...If McCain was such a respected hero and sooooo experienced and qualified for this job..why wasn't he elected the last 10 times he's run (I'm exaggerating a bit)...instead those majority morons elected this great disaster we're stuck with...TWICE!!!! Sympathy isn't gonna get you many votes Senator Obama...so if you want to be PResident of the Greatest Nation on the face of the Earth I suggest you put on your gloves and get ready for the next knock down drag out rounds because it's not gonna get easier..you know how they test metal? Through the fire. That's how strong we know it will be and how it will hold up..by going through the worst heat. So you know, I was a bit undecided up to this point which Democratic nominee was tough enough for this job and Barack Obama...You just proved to me you just don't have it....What a whiner....What's next? "Oh Al Quaeda, Mr. Bin Laden Sir stop picking on us...you're so unfair, we didn't expect that attack"...Give me a break...People picking this guy because Oprah said it's ok to do so?

America has many smart women that can lead the country...Can someone tell me why Hillary Clinton has to be the one? She is nothing but a propaganda and come out very weak and has no class. I read a lot about her and her husband and I do not like what I have read at all. So far , I found nothing about Obama. I am not supporting Obama but his campaign has more dignity then Hillary's campaign. As NPA (no party affliated) ...I am considering voting for Obama or Republican. I love integrity.

This man is making it appear as though black folks can not hold their own ground. Obviously, like so many others, he did not understand Mrs. Clinton's remarks regarding MLK/LBJ. , Mr. Clyburn read the facts @ history.com. They jointly worked together to get the ACTs passed after the death of JFK. No one can ever take away the sweat, TEARS, pain, death, and success that is related to MLK and all of this will be in vain if this race issue continues to surface and divide this country. Why didn't you back Mrs. Clinton when she was accused of tear jerking if you are so not bias to Obama. You need to chill yourself Mr. Clyburn

Clyburn's comments are inappropriate. How hypocritical to play this game after vowing to not endorse either candidate. It has been obvious for weeks that Clyburn has used his rhetorical bully pulpit to show that he is endorsing Barack Hussein Obama. Hypocrite! I am tired of seeing how the undercurrents of race are used in this campaign - and it is from the Obama camp.

I know the Edwards camp is snickering.

Watching Obama and Clinton camps falling over themselves to garner the ultra-lib legislators, and the women, blacks, hispanics–looks like a couple of girls struggling to gain Prom Queen Votes.

I really hope the real people in the Democratic party are looking closely. If either of these two get the top-line on the Democratic ticket.....thousands of Edwards supporters, independents, and GOP swing voters–are going to drift to the Republican Party just like they did when we were "dumb" enough to put John Kerry on the top of the ticket. Could there be ANY other rationale reason why George W. (call me loser) Bush one the popular vote in 2004?

Why do we constantly let the special interests in our party, and the ultra-left wingers distract us from the broad diversity and fiscal discipline we preach of?

I am currently in the military and if Clintons get in I am getting out. I allready did my 8 years under the Philanderer In Chief Bill Clinton. Because of his awsome pay raises my family and I were on food stamps and I will constantly deployed because of his "Downsizing of the Military" No thanks..... I will not even attempt to stck out the final 3 years for retirement.

They are the laughing stock of the military and will be lucky if she pulls 5% of the military votes.

I think it's wonderful that so many people are willing to help babysit Barack Obama. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Apparently, it takes the cooperation of the press, members of Congress, and a good percentage of the American people to make sure Barack Obama does not have to address any difficult issues as he is escorted through the primaries and into the general election.

If Barack Obama thinks he is being "swift-boated" by the Clintons, just wait until he meets the real swift boaters in the Republican hate machine. If Obama becomes the Democratic nominee, then a Republican administration will once again dominate us for another four years.

Obama has too many weaknesses the Republicans can easily exploit. Hillary on the other hand has been attacked by the Republican right for years. Hillary is still around because she has proven her resilience and her effectiveness.

America needs Hillary Clinton as President.

maybe instead of hail to the chief, the marine corps band can play god save the queen. the clintons are turning this thing into a Restoration.

Let's show Hilliary about being honest – IF SHE WINS THE NOMINATION – WE NEED TO GO INDEPENDENT AND VOTE REPUBLICAN. The LAST laugh we BE the BEST LAUGH!

Hillary supporters are getting desperate. Hillary is losing the support of the African-American population, as well as women. Voters are recognizing that this race is about the Clinton Legacy vs. America embarking on a new path and losing the baggage of the 90's and early 21st century.

Obama doesn't need the help of Clyburn to point this out. He isn't whining about the good cop / bad cop regimen of the the Clinton's. He is simply pointing it out to you voters who don't recognize what is going on. The truth hurts...

Obama has been pointing the positives of his campaign, stating he was 24 points down in Nevada and came within 6 points of a win. He is gaining steam and now you Clintonites are worried.

If HRC can’t fight her own battles how can she be considered a leader? Quite frankly this shows she isn’t as strong as you all think, but rather her lying husband to fight her battles cause she cries when the going gets tough .And when the Republicans get started on her Bill won’t be able to help her, because his past will be the demise of the Democratic bid for the White House. For someone to have these 35 years of experience she sure hasn’t learned to speak for herself. This only shows her fear of failure. Does America want a person who can’t speak or stand up for herself to make decisions that will affect the future of this country? Are we to wait for her to confer with Bill or see what the polls say before deciding? Too many people seem to be more star struck than using common sense to believe anything will change from the past 20 some years. You people think that what ever Bill says is the truth, but your to ignorant to research the truth for yourselves. If there is anyone hiding the truth it’s the Clinton’s who refuse to let America see those papers in the Archives. Tell me why, is the reason we will see what a fraud HRC is perpetrating on America? The only change the Clinton’s can make is to destroy this country’s progress and divide this nation.

Guess HillBilly really did a lot for women the last outing. Guess if your child was born during Bill's first term he is ready right now to become a statistic. More than likely not graduating from high school. More than likely not being able to read on grade level. More than likely ready for a place in the correctional system of their respective states. Really think the Clintons been real good to the children. Wonder where the village is that hillbilly used to raise these children. Great lets give them another term or two just think what they can do.Maybe we can resurrect Toni Morrison again. Maybe she can make us believe Hill is the first black woman president. In reality for us to quote that statement that Bill was the first black president is really insulting to blacks as a people. It says we are so lacking for talent that we had to adopt Bill. If i was Bill's stepfather right now i would say he deserved sometime in the woodshed.

BTW... I don't understand why the Clinton's think they are winning... Last time I checked Obama had more delegates. Isn't that what determines who the winner is? I cannot wait till super tuesday when this maddness will be over with.

Shut up, Rep. Clyburn sir! Hillary needs all the support she needs after all the Obama endorsements from many Democract senators, congressmen and governors who all did not chill even a bit their exaggerated expressions of endorsement for Obama. Go Bill, go get em! No one, not even Rep. Clyburn, should dictate the course of debates, much less what the American people deserve to hear. And don't lie to the American people – you do not endorse anybody, BUT YOUR BODY LANGUAGE says you are not telling the truth! By their deeds, you shall know them. If you are sincere in not endorsing anybody, be CONSISTENT, do not make any appearances to the contrary, in short, shut up!

Billl is accurately telling the facts. Obama is a ROLL OF THE DICE, because voting for one who according to the Las Vegas Review Journal LACKS EXPERIENCE and whose campaign programs are the OPPOSITE OF CHANGE is a BIG GAMBLE with the future of America in a constantly troubled world.

"FAIRY TALE'" accurately describes Obama's campaign because of his INEXPERIENCE and empty rhetoric about CHANGE. He goes only to show how HUNGRY has his supporters have been about high-sounding speeches and rhetoric about "hope and change," as if America never had them at any time in history. We're with you and behind you, Bill Clinton. America needs to listen to you once more after you left the White House with a BIG financial surplus for America.

Cool it Fans!

Obama's poor judgment in a premature run for president is obvious now. He chose to run against Hillary now. Team Clinton is more experienced than Team Obama in every way. Barack could have had them supporting him, if he had not sought instant gratification. He cannot expect any more free passes. His obfuscation is becoming obvious to more and more people. It is funny to hear him accusing Team Clinton of tactics he also uses. He is beginning to sound like a wimp. Shelack and Billary in the ring! Stick to the issues!

I think what the Clintons are doing are putting the democratic party at risk of not being elected in the november election. They are ostracising people who are Obama supporters, like me, when time to elect comes around we will probably not go vote or if we do, change our party to republican and vote for Ron Paul. I don't want this country run by someone who can't stand up for herself and speak her own mind. As a woman myself, I want my first woman president to be someone who doesn't run to her husband for help when she starts getting pressured, and someone who isn't afraid to talk about what she has accomplished (we still don't know what she has done that makes her so experienced!). This campaign really has shown everyone's character. The Clinton's are still in support of old political tactics and doing whatever they can to break him down, and Obama has never strayed from what he has said from the beginning. Think about it...if he takes Richardson as his VP everyone will get what they want, a leader who is an innovator and can move this country toward change, with a man with a ton of experience to back him up.

Anyone and everyone I talk with says that Bill is causing Hillary to loose their vote. Come on folks, when is it ok for the Clintons to two time Obama. Bill Clinton IS NOT running for office. It should be very apparent that if he needs to do this while Hillary is campaigning then he will be needing to help her once in office. Is that really what American voters want. An incompetent President? One of the most polarized politicians in Washington. We are in serious trouble if Hillary gets the nomination even. I'm independent and would not under any circumstance vote for Hillary. She is too arrogant, self absorbed and has no interest in working with the Republicans and will only try to shove her socialistic ideas on us voters. Some of these ideas aren't much different than Obama's, but the effect of getting things done thru bipartisan cooperation is going to be very important and I don't see Hillary doing that. She does not work well with other, period.

Oh Please, he said he is not endorsing, but it is so obvious that he has. I don't see Clyburn telling Obama's wife to stop her feverish rants.

Hillary and Bill – it's not real love. I think Hillary stayed with Bill to further her own political career. Once a cheat always a cheat. Come on Americans you can do better than the Clintons again. Bill the Perve in the white house again? No way!

If he can't handle the Clintons he'll never be able to stand up to the republican party, they'll have him for lunch. The last time I looked this was a free country and Bill can campaign for his wife all he wants. Michelle Obama and Elizabeth Edwards both campaign for their spouses, if Bill Clinton was not out there for Hillary some one would be complaining about that as well. For some one like Clyburn to say he's neutral, he's always coming to Obama back.

bacalove; Again the Obama supporter seeing and hear what they want. They have closed hears about something that may be true, but damaging to Obama. What Obama said about Regan it's not distorted in any way because it's on video. You
hear what he saying, he praised Regan's presidentcy and dismissed Clinton presidentcy. As a democrate I find this a little strange. Regan was against union, did nothing for minorities. This is a person (Obama) who's looking for the support of the democratic party. Let's be real, he's not ready to be president.

This country is in serious trouble, if we vote for a man who WILL NOT pledge allegiance to the flag or place his hand on a Bible, you can't believe a word he says.

For those of you calling Obama "a baby" . . . are you sure you're on the correct blog? You sound more like people that watch Fox, rather than CNN! And since when do you call someone a baby, because another is standing up for them? Good lessons you're teaching your children. I imagine you think you're "good Christians" as well. Try thinking logically for a change.

It is unfortunate that the Clintons want to lord it over the Democratic party. I am happy that John McCain is likely to emerge the winner of the Republican primary. This will help the country in two ways. First, it will stop dynastic rule based on Bush and Clinton families. He will peel off the Latino voters because of his stance on immigration. He will also get some black voters who will appreciate that Clinton has been taking them for granted in order to fulfill his ambitions and that he sees them more as reliable voting machines than a group that can produce independent thinkers and leaders to aspire for, contest, and win the presidency. Second, the Democratic party will sort itself out by purging the status quo politics and bringing in fresh ideas so that the party can go into the 2012 elections without the burden and hold on the party by Clinton. The Democratic party must purge itself of the Clintons before it can see a rebirth that would make it a formidable party acceptable to the electorate. President Clinton's overbearing influence on the party's nomination is in the best interest of the party, especially if his wife is nominated.

Bill and Hillary Clinton will divide the Democratic party much like they will divide tBill and Hillary Clinton will divide the Democratic Party much like they will divide the entire country if we let them. They CANNOT win the Presidency without Obama's support and everyone should know that. If they continue to create ill will within the party, no one will win. Go Hillary, America will see another GOP in office. It’s time to move on America, no more lies, scandals, and all that comes with the Clintons. Anyone that thinks Bill will not lie or stretch the truth has their head in the sand…he entire country if we let them. They CANNOT win the Presidency without Obama's support and everyone should know that. If they continue to create ill will within the party, no one will win. Go Hillary, America will see another GOP in office.

If they are trying to stop the infighting at this mans request, why is he rehashing it? Did a new poll come out that showed Clinton in the lead in S.C.? So now what play the race card again!? This will only cause whites to side with Clinton and Blacks to side with Obama....sorry to say but whites out number blacks in the democrat party, coupled with the recent showing of Latino support for Clinton; maybe just maybe Obama should stop sending attack dogs after Clinton and start sharing his ideas to get this country back on the right path!!

Logic of why Obama will lose if he keeps this up:

Michigan was the first "contest" after the last "race" issue, everyone said Clinton was in trouble...she got 63% of the white vote to 31% for uncommitted made up of Obama and Edwards supporters; and she only got 30% to 68% for uncommitted made up of Obama and Edwards supporters. So what does this tell us (if this is to be believed), that Clinton will get 63% of the white vote, and 30% of the black vote. Then through in the Latino vote which she won by a land slide....who will win the Primary!!

So since I am a Clinton supporter....Please keep it up Obama because you are only sinking your own chances!!

As for President Clinton saying stuff on the trail, Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Obama were able to talk a lot on the campaign trails...so why can't he!? Double standards I think...or is it that he knows what the job takes and he isn't on the team of who you think should win!?

Black woman supporting the best candidate, seems to me he has manned up and is showing that he can and will take on anybody that comes after him. Yes, he will even take on two if he has to. Hopefully, he won't spend too much time doing it. We as his supporters do not want him to get bogged down with those two. There is so much more positive things for us to focus on. I am sure he will only address them and their ways for only so long before he resumes his rightful place of honor and dignity.

What a phoney Clyburn is, I know what candidate he is backing..... You will see blacks will soon follow. Bill Clinton did plenty for the blacks I guess they forgot. And If Obama can't take heat from Bill Cllinton, how can he handle the pressures and the heat of the rest of the world. He is not qualified, never was. Do anyone of you Obama people remember how WONDERFUL this county was when BILL was President? Does anyone see the horrible mess Bush left us in? We need a very strong and smart leader with experience...........he is not at all strong and has no experience he can't be a good leader if he cries because of Bill. Just look at his own state of Illinois, really look at it, a complete mess.
No jobs, problems every where . So where was he? If he cant even fix Illinois how is he gonna fix this country? She is stronger than he is and if Bill can help, let's let him. He did a hell of a job when he had office. HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT
She is for the people all the people.

The Clinton Campaign must feel extremely threatened by Barack Obama, or Bill wouldn't be making these comments. And so they should feel pressure, Go Obama!

I can't believe Americans want to BE ruled by the Clintons once more. It's the biggest mistake! As an outsider I can see this being the biggest mistake you will all live to regret. Bill Clinton will still tell Hillary how to run the country if they get another chance to live in the whitehouse. Give someone else a chance, CHANGE IS WHAT AMERICA NEEDS!

Let us all come together and challenge CNN to do a fact check on what Bill put forth and see if it was really distorted or not! That is assuming you want the truth and not just hear say.

All in favor – say – yea

Just like the african-americans , we are also the minorities here in the US but in my opinion even Obama will win this primary election and will be the Democrat's Party standard bearer, I'm pretty sure, really sure he won't be the next President simply because America is not yet ready for a colored president though we want to see someone who is consider as a Washington outsider but as whole our nation is not ready to take him being the head of a powerful country in the world.

Wow!

I have been reading comments from all of the camps over various articles on this website regarding the campaigns for the last several weeks – and this long back-and-forth is illustrative of what i usually see: Many Clinton supporters resort to "No... YOU chill" or "Barack's a crybaby" responses – not very convincing that they have put alot of thought in the controversy or issues of the day. Although Obama supporters occasionally stray into similar simple retorts – they do so much lest oftern – and generally present a more useful discussion.

I think that we all would agree that comparing and contrasting candidates is perfectly fair by both sides. However, it is clear that former President Clinton (more often actually than his wife, the actual candidate) has resorted to serial and severe mischaracterizations of Sen Obama's record of opposition to the war in Iraq and of his statements regarding the Republicans of the 80s and 90s being the party of ideas (something first uttered in 1979 by then-Sen Daniel Patrick Moynihan D-NY – whose seat is now occupied by Sen Clinton – and repeated as recently as 2002 by former President Clinton himself!). Notice Obama did not say they had "good ideas" or that Reagan was "good for the country" – he simply stated that Reagan took the nation in a new direction after 1980 – an indisputable historic fact. He clearly meant that Democrats cannot win by just being AGAINST the Republicans and Bush – but we had to make our case to the American people with NEW, clear ideas of our own!

More important than this recent dust-up is one unassailable fact: ALL THREE candidates are excellent, intelligent leaders whose differences are MINIMAL on ALL of the issues of the day (except for the war – which I believe Hillary is a bit more hawkish than Obama or Edwards). So the real comparison is about STYLES of leadership. These contrasting styles are evident in their campaign performance and rhetoric thus far.

MOST important is to decide WHO CAN WIN in November.

Remember, the Republicans are a fractured party – with the leading candidates ALL carrying significant baggage in terms of social conservative, fiscal conservative or national security conservative credentials (or lack thereof) – manifesting in the form of a signifacant (and often different) block of the Republican base being AGAINST each of them. Whoever they finaly nominate, it is clear that a large number of unensthusiastic Republicans may simply chose to stay home in November.

The only thing that would change this Republican apathy and defeatism is Hillary Clinton's nomination as the Democratic candidate.

Neither John Edwards nor Barack Obama have the built in negatives that will DRIVE Republicans to the polls in November like a Hillary Clinton nomination would. This anti-Hillary fervor from an otherwise dispirited Republican electorate coupled with the loss of many independents and even some Democrats who are simply tired of the Clinton Family Dynasty and stranglehold on our party – and who might chose to vote for a McCain or even a third party candidate such as NYC Mayor Bloomberg (who many are convinced will NOT jump in UNLESS it is Hillary who gets the nomination) could result in a shocking LOSS in an election that we should not only win in November – but win in a manner that will allow us to consolidate and improve our margins in the House and Senate.

Swing state and Red state Democrats already know this – which is why Governors and Senators from North and South Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska and Arizona are endorsing Obama. They know that only he can carry their states in a general election and, perhaps more critically, enhance the chances of "down-ticket candidates" – those vying for national or statewide legislative or other elected office.

Bill Clinton in his Charlie Rose interveiw a few weeks back was right about one thing – that the nomination of one candidate represents a risk – or in his words a "roll of the dice." However, he was wrong about which candidate was the risky one.

The real "roll of the dice" for Democrats over the next several weeks and months is NOT support for Obama or Edwards – but rather the continued support of Hillary Clinton, who has the LEAST chance of leading the Democratic Party to victory in the Fall.

Clyburn said to CNN over the weekend he had promised not to make an endorsement yet. REALLY???

Obama and his one last desperate attempt to play the victem...Grow up!

I may be a bit callous, but I think Hillary stayed with Bill to further her own political career. I think she ran for senator from New York because she needed a stepping stone to facilitate her political career and the field of contenders for the New York senate race that year was weak. Bill is doing his best to hold up his part of the bargain; which explains his anger when he sees she could lose to Obama.

Bill Clinton has endorsed Hillary. Plain and simple. Other politicians have endorsed Obama and defend him and speak out so Bill can do this for Hillary. Looks like she has the better person behind her.

If lying to a federal grand jury is not a high crime, then nothing is... Not to mention the finger waging lying to America's face..

IF history repeats itself. Why all these fight. The fight should be over by now.

Iowa votes 4 losers and NH for winners. You figure out the rest

The DNC is about to drop the hammer on the clinton campaign.

Dee, we also don't need Obama crying to others when world leaders gain up on him it goes both ways. Man up Obama!!!!!!!!

Hillary is the beast that we have for a win in noveber so i hop evry budy will supot her and not that crybay Obama.What her husben did is not what she did.She was good for standing up for what she belived in her mriage and stade with her husben good for her.If Obama gest in i will vote republican in noveber i cant vote for smeone how dont have know bake bone.

The truth – - that is what is at issue here. Bill Clinton has shown time and time again who he is. He was impeached for being who he is. The fact is that there are surrogates of the Clinton campaign that sold out – - they were promised something for their support.

Bill is only paying his debt to Hillary for staying with him after the behavior he exhibited while in the White House and yes even before.

I agree with most Obama need to get a backbone and man up. If he's crying about the Clintons what will happen if he did become president. I really don't think he's ready to be Commander and Chief he's acting like a punk. As for those who got on Hillary for showing a little emotion and felt she was acting like a typical women so what that's what she is a women who cares about America and it's future. So what is Obama acting like( A big baby) he has everyone fighting his battles for him and I guess Congressman Clyburn is his daddy now.

TOM DAVIE,
Is it possible for you to post something that is THOUGHT PROVOKING instead of completely BIASED?????

"Surplus" again anyone?

Barbara sining "Happy days are here again" anyone?

People need to remember even though blacks make up 50% of the vote in South Carolina whites make the other 50% and they have some say so too.I'm sick and tire of the news media trying to blow this race card way out of proportion .Obama is not the only minority in this race .We have a opportunity to elect the first woman president to .Who cares about the polls saying Obama must win this % of black vote .Didn't we learn anything from New Hamshire .SC is a real primary and when voters pull that curtain no one knows how they will vote .We might just have another surprise heck Edwards might even win I think that would be great !!!

Obama knew he would be running against both Clinton's when he entered the race. That's a reality that can't be changed by Clyburn's statement that sounds like an implied threat .. Get out of the way Clyburn, you just add to the turmoil surrounding Obama.

Wow Clyburn, way to turn this into a race based election! You need to shut up and chill a little bit!

CLINTON 08!

A Republican Congress used a lie about a sin to impeach a president. That did
not constitute a threat to the welfare of a nation or an impeachable offense.
Clinton-haters sing the same tired old song over and over about the presidential
lie and use it to discredit his wife. Never mind that she would be criticized
whatever her action might have been. All the next-in-line resigned rather than
have their sins brought to light. Even the most venerable among them led a
"double life". How soon and how conveniently is truth forgotten.
Now we have a president who had lied repeatedly about reasons for going to
war/invading Iraq which has/will cost untold billions in treasure, thousands
of American lives, and uncounted numbers of lives of innocent Iraqis along with
far fewer of the actual enemy. In fact, our enemies now outnumber those in the beginning and grow with every loss of innocent life.
That old song about fighting over there so our country can be safe will not always be the theme song when our dollar becomes even more worthless, our economy tanks, our influence abroad is a mere shadow of our former respect, our troops
cannot be replaced without a draft, and the chickens of failed internal and external policy come home to roost.
The failures of this administration will be the subject of historical analysis by scholars for years to come despite the failure of current politicians to act in the best interests of all the nation.

It's time for Obama and his baby sitters to stop whining. If Obama has anything substantive to say, I would love to hear it.

Obama would be crushed by the Republicans in the general election. Hillary is clearly the most viable Democratic candidate, and even Edwards would have a much better shot against the Republicans then would Obama.

Hillary in 2008!

Senator Obama, I salute you on your courage and daring to hope for change. I feel let down that Senator Clinton just stood by while Bob Johnson made his foolish utterances. I understand that Mr. Johnson has benefited tremendously from making lucrative cable television deals in Africa, especially on his trip to Ghana with the Clintons. This explains alot of things.
President Clinton is right to defend his wife like any married man. However, he needs to do it truthfully and stop making up false accusations. Please listen to/watch yesterdays "Meet The Press,"with Tim Russert where the former President' accusations were analyzed. I am now convince that the Clintons will do and say anything to get elected.
Should senator Clinton win this battle with senator Obama based on her "vast experience and being able to lead on day#1,"how would she do against senator Mccain? If based on experience and ability to lead on day#1 she is sure to lose to Mccain ,especially with a fractioned democratic party with most African Americans abstaining from voting after this slash/burn policy of the Clintons.
All parties need to move away from race and talk about their vision for the country. Folks, our greatness as a nation is at stake with a weakened dollar and fear of recession. Lets talk issues please !!!!!

I cannot believe that people are comparing the advocacy of Oprah for Obama to former President Clinton for his wife. Bill Clinton has been president as has a lot of clout in the political arena. Oprah is an entertainer. As for whining, Bill Clinton has been whining everday about the media coverage, the election process, and reporters questioning him. I will not support Hillary if she receives the nomination. I want off the "Clinton" plantation unlike some black folks.

Bill Clinton needs to step out of this. Like Rep Clyburn said, as a former president he carries weight and so he is no match against the candidates. He is not a candidate, he has been president 2 terms. He needs to step back and let his wife fight her own battles and let her run against the other candidates but Bill Clinton should be ashamed of himself because he is not on the level of candidates and he is taking clear advantage of his former presidency status. This just tells me what a wreck another Clintons white house would be. OBAMA '08!!!

I don't understand the flood of comments calling Obama a "whiner" and "unable to stand the heat." I also do not understand the view of the people making those comments that Clyburn's statements are so pro-Obama. I don't think they are.

It seems to me that Clyburn, along with Sen. Kennedy and Rep. Emanuel, see that the sparring between Sens. Obama and Clinton weaken both of them and disenfranchise the supporters of both candidates.... possibly to the point of not voting for the opponent even if (s)he wins the Democratic nomination.

Clyburn calls for easing up on the attack tactics, but his quotes are hardly Obama-biased. Take for example the quote,

"I don't think we ought to be so politically correct about everything that we say every time someone makes a mistake, 'throw the person off the campaign,' or something of that sort," he said. "I think what we do is accept their explanation as to what they meant by what they said and go on. A lot of people who work in campaigns get very excited sometimes."

This pretty much absolves the Robert Johnson comments and gives an out to the Clinton camp. I think he's doing what he said he would– staying neutral, however, he is calling for an end to fights that could cost whoever wins between Clinton-Obama votes from some Democratics/Independents who may be turned off by the mud and vote for what looks to be McCain in November.

So I suppose you are telling me that I cannot comment here? What is the issue. It is really unfair that I would be discriminated against for speaking my mind like any of the other comments that you have accepted. I have alway defended CNN. This is disappointing to be treated this way.

I have decided that if Clinton wins, I will vote Republican. It is so past time to move past the politics of descruction. If that's the only way Clinton HIll and Cinton Bill can win the nomination, they will not have my support.

I wonder why the Obama camp didn't tell Hillary to go home after her crying jag in NH???

Maybe because they are above her mudslinging tactics.....

Everyone I talk with and I ask who they think should be our next president agrees that "Anyone, But Clinton" is going to be their choice...and they won't forget your ABCs in November. Most people have had enough of the Bill Clinton lies when he was President...and they don't think much of any woman that would stay with a Cheat like him. We the people do want to take a chance could end up back with a maid or servent having adulterous Sex in the White House...especially when it would be with Hillary's consent.

Had we had a Constitution Amendment that limits presidential terms for the same couple, then a former president using his wife to run for the third term wouldn't have happened.

If we let the same couple stay in the White House for too long, they will think they own it and all the furniture inside, and worse, you.

Well, it looks to me like Clyburn is NOT upholding his pledge to stay neutral. That loudmouth needs to just shut up and do what he promised to do . . . stay neutral.

OK, so he's a powerful Congressman, but Clyburn's mouth has already caused way too much division in the Democratic party. And now he wants to censor Bill Clinton's words. That's ridiculous!

Clyburn, if you want to censor someone, censor yourself!

I wonder . . . is Clyburn taking money from Republican interests? His comments do nothing but weaken the Democratic party.

What did Clinton distort? I’m sure many of you don’t real know. The fact is that he just cleared up the distortion make by the Obama campaign. The media distorted most of the truth, which is causing all these racist problems. The problem is the Obama’s could say anything they want, it’s OK. But if the Clintons defend themselves they are distorting the truth. Do you think that the Republicans are going to stop talking about the possibility that Obama could be a Muslim, that his church honored Louis Farrakan? We need as a country to start treating each other equal. That means that the truth is the truth whether you’re black or not. That if something is said about a black person that doesn’t make you a racist. The double standard’s is over.

Please, tell me why it is so different for a president to campaign for a V.P. or for his wife? Everyone has to stop handling Obama with kid gloves and start asking him some tough Questions. He also has a lot of bad cops out there that go after Hillary, so he can stay above the fray. Look at the republicans, now that is messy!!! I do not think he is ready. He is a great speaker but you need more than just words, maybe next time. Go Hillary!!!!!!!

What's with all this ridiculous crybaby Obama talk? Bill Clinton is lying and distorting statements made by Obama; it's so obvious, it's laughable.

If Hillary wins the Whitehouse will her vice President have the guts and balls to tell Bill to go fly a Kite or stuff his head up his butt.

Tell Obama to stop lying and no one will have to say a word! Otherwise, shut up and stop telling people to correct his inuendo and lies.

As a man, Barak Obama can't afford the luxury of shedding a few tears which, as history has shown us, could turn his campaign around lickety split. This internecine skirmish is distressing to an independent who wants to see the Republicans defeated in '08, but pales in comparison to the swift-boating of John Kerry, John McCain, Al Gore, Michael and Kitty Dukakis, et al. If you get worked up about this, you'll be a mess after the general election.

Obama has a huge advantage in that, should Hillary prevail, he won't be perceived as damaged goods should he make another run in '12. Nobody expected him to get as far as he has to date. The same could hardly be said about Mrs. Clinton. As for Bill Clinton, I lost all the good will I'd built toward him when he started hawking pardons in his final days in office, but his excesses certainly haven't demeaned the office of the Presidency anywhere near the extent it's suffered at the hands of George Bush.

I hope the Dems are working on a response to the likely scenario that Bush will invade Iran at some politically motivated juncture, and the implications that will have for their electoral standing. Bush certainly has a vested interest (in both a historical AND litigious sense) in seeing the Republicans prevail and it's not realistic to think he's going to stand by idly as Election Day nears. An invasion just might hand the Presidency to John McCain, who has already demonstrated his lust for power and subservience to the Bush machine.

Kshama correct so we don't need her giving in to fatigue and hormones and bursting into tears in a international summit with other world leaders – - that is the break I will give you.

Oh please, Bill can attack Obama all he wants, if he can't handle it, he shouldn't be ruuning. Are we going to have to put special gloves on to deal with Obama just because a black leader tells us too. pfft!

I think everyone needs to lay off Hillary. I mean, if we all keep bagging on her, she may not actually get the nomination. And I as a Conservative want her to be the Dem nominee.

See, if she wins the nomination and then is beaten SOUNDLY, SOUNDLY in the general election (and we all know that's what will happen with a candidate carrying 50-plus percent negatives this early in the election season), maybe these Clintons will simply go away.

(Then again, that may be like wishing for the moon... the Clintons are simply so arrogant and so filled with a sense of entitlement, they'll likely NEVER fade away like anyone with a shred of decency or humility would do. Asking a Clinton to be humble is like asking a fish to ride a bicycle, it's simply not in their genetic make up.)

Honestly, Senator Obama seems like a genuinely nice guy and I do not wish the guy ill will. But I also don't want him to get the nomination. If he gets the nomination, he'll be beaten in the general election and then we'll all have to hear for the next four (or eight!) years, "Well, Hillary would have won!"

I want her to be beaten soundly and put to bed historically.

The Clintons have intentionally distorted Barack Obama's record on a number of issues. Example, Hillary's recent statement she made on Meet the Press in which she said: "Sen. Obama's chief strategist accuses me of playing a role in Benazir Bhutto's assassination." When in actuality David Axelrod never made such an accusation. He said former Prime Minister Bhutto's death will "call into issue the judgment" of "taking the eye off the ball and making the wrong judgment in going into Iraq." Then recently Bill Clinton completely distorted Obama's remarks he made about Reagan and Republicans and twisted it to say that Obama had said no Democrats had any good ideas. And Obama's opposition stance on the Iraq war, that he has been against from Day One, while Hillary had voted Yes. And, are these people of high principal and moral character and want to run the White House?

The American people are tired of politicians who lie and distort their opponent's records to gain the edge. Our politicians should be held to a higher standard. We should have politicians who are honest and above tactics that are unethical, irresponsible, misleading and dishonest - who lack principals and are willing to do anything to win. After all most of us teach our children to be honest, ethical and not to lie. How can we have trust in our leaders to be frank with us when they have not been honest and ethical on the campaign trail. Politicians who intentionally lie, distort and mislead are in all honesty not honorable people, and basically unethical - not the kind of people we should want to run or represent our country.

I can only hope that Barack Obama will not stoop down to their level while trying to set his record straight, which he must, against the lies and distortion their campaign are trying to get into the American psyche. These tactics are old time party politics and should be a thing of the past as we move towards the 21st Century, towards cleaner air, cleaner water, cleaner politics, towards a more holistic way of living. It is a greater duty and in the best interest of the country for Barack Obama to continue to stay positive and hopeful while attempting to bring this country together and lift it up from fear an a distrust of one another - to continue to show the American people and the world there is another way to run for office other than smear and fear. That is why Obama and Huckabee are so appealing. They are authentic and each in their own way are trying to lead the Americans away from dirty campaigning, lies and tricks. How can a country be blessed after all that ugly and dirty fighting, it can't be. And too we have to ask ourselves as a people, why do we allow this behavior to be acceptable and reward this kind of negative behavior, when we would not accept it in ourselves.

Its absurd that the Democratic leaders are going to throw away the opportunity to take the president by giving Hillary "Her Turn" for the white house. She will never be elected in the General election. She is the most polarizing figure in America. She could not win the general election if she ran against Dick Chaney. The american people demand change and if that means depriving the Clintons of Hillary's long awaited trophy for being supportive, then the people will speak at the polls and unfortunately it will be to the Republicans advantage.

JT, who said OBAMA is complaining about Pres. Clinton; the voters are complaining. We have had enough of this being so one sided with the Clintons and their people attacking and Obama trying to stand above the fray. I think Obama needs to get a little dirty, everything he does is attacked, he needs to start attacking back.

Which one is running...Bill or Bill's wife? Everyone knows she wouldnt have a FAT chance of winning without him. I think Obama has a point....He shouldn't have to run against Bill and his wife. Notice, I never mention her name because she's nothing without Bill.

From what I have read thus far (comments above), it is obvious that a segment of our American society continues to struggle with feelings of insecurity and hurt. I say this in reading the responses to Clyburn's remarks. Do we really believe Obama is looking for special treatment? When has America ever given special treatment to a black male. Which leads me to ask the question: "Is there a fear of an intelligent black male (which equates power)? Insecure and hurt people only know how to hurt. By achieving what he has thus far proves he has the stuff. He is a survivor. Progressive Americans (not the insecure) is ready for true change. Not politics as usual. History shall be made regardless.

Congressman Clyburn churned up this whole mess before when he scolded the Clinton's about supposed "racially insensitive" remarks they made several weeks ago. Anyone who really listened to the entire quotes, and didn't just read the slanted media headlines, knew there was nothing wrong with what was said. That public scolding, and the comments about the Bradley Effect" that followed immediately after the N. Hampshire primary, were the 2 incidents I recall initiating all of the irresponsible remarks ever since. If he is not able to handle a hard fought politial primary season now, how can we expect Sen. Obama to handle a Republican in the fall? Bill Clinton has as much right to express his opinion as Michelle Obama, Congressman Clyburn, Usher, and anyone else who supports him. Besides, I'm sure if the Clintons aren't "playing fair, " the media will be sure and dig that up for him. Ridicule experience as much as you like, tthere are a lot of us 'has been baby boomers' (who still actually have enough energy to go vote) who have lived through layoffs, cuts in pay, medical crisis, insurance problems, exorbitant interest rates, and much more who support Hillary Clinton for legitimate reasons other than sounding fresh and exciting. The Senator's campaign needs to quit complaining about not really losing in NV and being ganged up on by the Clintons, and make your case based on facts. I think it interesting that a few weeks ago, Obama supporters were ridiculing Hillary for saying she was ganged up on by Edwards and Obama, but now he is whining about being ganged up on by 2 ClintonsI! I used to think a Clinton/Obama ticket would have been unbeatable, but I have lost a lot of respect for the way his campaign is being run as a result of all of the double standards being played out in the press.

Everyone's crying about Bill Clinton speaking out in support of Hillary, but none of you said anything when Oprah spoke out in support of Obama and said that she would not have any other candidate appear on her show. You Obama supporters have adopted the double standards of the Republicans.

How unfortunate he must campaign and this wasn't just handed to him.

Established Republicans hope and pray for Billary to win the Nomination. That would be the Republican ticket to the White House. Even Democrats would vote against the Billaries – never mind the Independent and the Republicans.

Wake up Democrats ! Take Obama and run to the White House before you screw it up!

Parkville

He needs to step out, he is not running here, or may be, we are still unclear who is running. But this is the true Bill and Hillary, their colors are coming out, they use the minorities to their advacnement, and well now it shows very clearly.
have they supported the AA and Latino people who are running for the highest offices in this Country, of course not, simply because they believe (HILL and BILL) are entitled to have that power not other candidates or other indviduals.
As a minority and as a woman, it really discusses me how both Bill and Hill are playing dirty politics, bringing gender, race, attacking Senator's Obama's community work, his religion, his cultural background and everything.
Please, please stop that, we are here all in one place to make it better for our children and such attacks and low comments are but cries of desperation on part of the HILLBILLYS...............

Wasn't Clyburn's intervention put a negative spot on Hillary and started racial remarks controversy? They simply wanted to influence the votes of African Americans, it was simply politics. Mr. Clyburn has his own hopes and interest in having Obama president.. and these interests are above any ambition that Bill Clinton might have to see his wife in the white House.

Why does everybody insist on the "hunger for power" shown by Clintons and don;t see it on the other side ? the Clintons are already powerful, with or without Hillary's presidency. Meanwhile, Obama wants power.. Kerry wants to be somehow in the picture because he couldn't get it, and many others. Why don;t you think of them as capable to do anything to get it? what if the Clintons are the altruists.. they have money.. they have fame... what about Hillary wants to do something for this country? Based on what she says, I trust her thousands of times more than Obama (actually not hard, because I don't trust him at all).

All comments above seem interesting. Everyone has forgotten 3 things:
1. Fact-Bill Clinton helped accomplish getting the federal deficit balanced. What has Obama balanced?
2. Hillary Clinton is running for President. She supported her husband when he was running and he has a right to support her, regardless of what you might think.
3. Maybe the press, especially CNN and MSNBC who seem indirectly through some of their anchors, support Obama, ought ot ask themselves this question: who is best equipped to help end the war in Iraq, increase the value of the dollar, mend international relations, deal with Iran, social security, health care, etc.. The list goes on and on.

IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID THAT REALLY EFFECTS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. I HAVEN'T HEARD ANY "BEEF" WITH MUCH CONVITON FROM OBAMA ON THIS DESPITE HIS RHETORIC. SECONDLY, WE SHOULD AL L BE ASHAMED OF THE RACE CARD. PEOPLE DIED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS-THIS INCLUES ALL AMERICANS-WHITES, BLACKS, HISPANICS, JEWISH, WOMEN, MEN, CHILDREN, ETC.. CIVIL RIGHTS IS NOT ONLY ABOUT THE BLACK MOVEMENT!!!

HILLLARY 2008! A SMART WOMAN WITH SUBSTANCE WHO KNOWS HOW TO FIGHT BACK NOT JUST WITH HER ELOQUENCE, BUT STYLE. SHE KNOWS HOW THE REAL WORLD WORKS BABY- IT ISN'T ANY PICNIC DOMESTICALLY AND CERTAINLY NOT INTERNATIONALLY.

GET A LIFE PEOPLE- WE ARE GOING TO ELECT THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES-THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD. NO MATTER WHAT YOU THINK, YOU NEED SOMEONE WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE TO HELP SOLVE SOME OF THIS COUNTRY'S PROBLEMS.

It seems that what Clyburn and others want is for the Clintons to just hand the nomination to Obama.

just want to add to this comment by Jack. There are plenty of videos of michelle obama on utube and see for yourself how nasty she is in attacking the clintons.
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jack January 21, 2008 12:28 pm ET

people, read some of the speaches that Ms. Obama has given to some of the church groups that she has addresed. If they don't hint of the race card then I will eat my key-board. how can you muzzle one and not the other maybe Bill and Michelle should debate each other as the spouses of the candidates. Will that satisfy people or is that unfair, you know they are still the spouses of the candidates. Eric what a good and insightful piece

It is obvious that a lot of you did not do your homework and research the facts of what Bill said. If you go back to the transcripts you will find that what Bill took on is ABSOLUTELY correct and NOT distorted what so ever.

"present" whine whine whine "present" whine whine whine "present"

What do we really know about B.O. except that he was "present" and may, mayNOT have, or unsure how he would have voted. What a leader!!!!

Who is Clyburn to tell Bill to chill? Seriously, Clyburn needs to just come on out and endorse Obama and quit scolding the Clintons at every turn. Not only is Obama a whiner, but he has all the black leaders starting to whine in his name. Enough is enough.

We need to move on from this carping and get some answers about how the candidates think they can implement the changes they are proposing. Obama talks about change so much, but he's playing politics just like everyone else. How am I supposed to believe he will change anything? As far as race goes, Obama and his supporters don't seem to want to let this thing die.

Senator Obama voted to continue funding for a war. How can anyone claim that is an action against the war ? Senator Obama is living in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks he can sell us a different story.

The war in Iraq a success ? Why have gas prices gone up 300% at the pumps ? Why have thousands been driven out of their homes with foreclosures ? Why are house prices tumbling ? Why are health care costs soaring ? Why are fewer and fewer people covered by health insurance ? Why is unemployment rising ? Why are more jobs going overseas ?

Because of those who choose to fund wars in the Middle East and neglect what is happening at home.

We all have a right to question those who pursue warmongering with such enthusiasm, regardless of their race and gender.

If you spend billions of dollars daily making war overseas then those at home suffer from poor spending on health and education, and from a failure to invest and create jobs.
Senator Obama offers more of the same, the failed policies of the last seven years.
A candidate with policies for change ? Now that is just plain fantasy !

The Clintons are leaning toward a legal law suit and they are being warned. They have more than once crossed the line and they know it. When they are called out on their lies they continiously come back and distort what they say the same way they distort what Obama says. The Clintons are sneaky and prove they cannot be trusted so why should we support their lies. How many times can they be allowed to get away with it.

James: Did you remember what George HW Bush said when it was revealed that his son was arrested for drunk-driving? There were many instances like that.

I absolutely agree and appreciate what this african american person wrote. People in general, the media, and the leaders should leave it to the candidates to fight it out as long as they don't go overboard and "swift boated". The comments from Bill and Hillary are not falsified. What will Obama do if he is attacked by "Rove" and "swift boaters" just like Kerry?

THE FACT THAT BILL CLINTON IS SO VISIBLE, TELLS ME ONE THING, HILLARY DOES NOT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME PRESIDENT. HE HAS TO MAKE HIS PRESENCE FELT AT CAUCUS AND PRIMARY VOTING SITES, WHEN VOTING IS ACTUALLY GOING ON. AND WITH ALL THAT SHE IS NOT WINNING BY HUGE MARGINS. IF I WERE THE OTHER GUY, I WOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT THEM I WOULD CONCENTRATE ON THE ISSUES AND LEAVE THEM TO UNDO THEMSELVES.

Let me get this staight...who is actually running for President. Hillary? Or Bill? 'Cause if it's Hillary, she needs to get "expereinced" on standing on her own two feet (sans Bill)!!! There have been so many instances throughout this campaign when Bill is speaking, he actually uses the pronoun "I" as if he's the candidate.

Bill's place, at this juncture, should be as an adage that we teach our children from time to time..."seen, but not heard." His volatile, tempeteous behavior, is going to have a devasting effect (especially with the upcoming SC primary and Super Tuesday) on his wife's campaign.

And the both of them need to stop their whining, everytime things don't go as they planned. Both of them have shown a colossal lack of maturity and statesmanship up to this point and needless to say this kind of behavior does not a president make!!!

Hillary, Please tell him to back off….to president Clinton

Sen. Obama called Sen. Clinton Bush-lite and many other names. He also belittled President Clinton comparing with President Reagan who created thousands of homeless, annihilated unions and piled up trillions of deficit. Sen. Obama was attacking Sen. Clinton the whole year last year and media even asked him to attack much more.

Now when Clintons responded with the truth he cried foul. His supporters accused Clintons of being racists after NH primary and during NV caucuses. They even ran a TV ad saying Sen. Clinton is against Hispanics. From the beginning, he decided to run his campaign with the sour grapes from President Clinton's presidency. All those people who are complaining here relax and think what you will say if your spouse is accused of being a stink racist and liar. It has nothing to do whether you are a former president or a jerk.

I would very much prefer to hear what each candidate plans are regarding the issues not their interpretations of other candidates plans, past, present or future. This should be a positive race not a negative race. Each candidate can explain THEIR OWN past records during public debates.

How can everyone think that Obama is the sensitive one here?? Isn't Hilary the one who started crying on the campaign trail?? Hilary would not even be in this race if if wasn't for her husband. She uses Bill, and the power his words have (despite his near impeachment), to tear Obama apart, while she plays the role of the innocent one. Bill Clinton needs to stop this garbage. If Hilary wants to rip Obama, then why doesn't she get out there and do it? Is she to scared? Will she start crying if Obama fires back? Anyway, if Hilary is our next president (I'll be living in Canada) what is she going to do about the country's next crisis, like a possible recession? Start crying about it?

I'll tell you why it is innappropriate. It degrades the office he once held. But, OOOP! I guess he can degrade it all he wants. He is an unreconstructed sexual addict.... where do you think all that rage comes from? The Clintons have already proven they will degrade the office in order to get ahead. They will continue to do it until the American people say, Enough! We want true chane. Not the same old recycled addictions and dysfunctional behaviours thest to offer up.

I've skimmed many of these posts and I think it's great that there are so many individuals interested in the campaign. However, I think we can ALL CHILL a little bit (actually a lot) and focus on what really is at stake. The views of these three candidates are all very similar. Yet the media has stoked the fires with "he said this and she said this". They love it when the can get the masses to light and carry the torches and track down the fictional Frankenstein. As a people, we have a lot more in common than we do in difference. Let's refocus this campaign to be positive and look for good solutions to our problems, even if the media would have it another way.

What would happen if Presidents of Iran, Pakistan, Russia start picking on Hillary Clinton if she becomes President?
Answer is, Bill will come to her rescue and we will be the laughing stock of the world. Please Bill, you ar NO LONGER president. Stop this dirty play.

I think we are making too much fuss about Obama. He has started to think too much of himself, he is just a new kid in the block. Go complete your first term as a senator before running for the president. Gosh unbelievable...

WHAAAAAAA, boohooo.....what a whiner. He wants to be the leader of our country and he is complaining about Bill working to help get his wife elected. How is he going to handle it when multiple word leaders are aligned against him on an important issue? Is he going to whine to the media that they are ganging up on him?

Who cares about the gender or color of a candidate? I care about their character. Obama seems like a whiny complainer. So what Bill and Hilary are campaigning against you. Did he not expect that? Get over it.

People are missing the bigger point here.

This IS NOT PRESIDENTIAL! Former presidents dont do this! Even Bush Sr. did not go around in 2000 throwing mud at McCain on behalf of his son.
Clinton is disgracing his office...Again!

Although I understand what Clyburn means with his statements, I feel he is wrong. If he wanted to express his concerns why not just call them, and do it privately. It is inappropriate for him to do this in public, and act as if he has the moral high ground.

It is not unusual for a past president to campaign for a given candidate. Bush Sr. did it for Bush Jr., Regan did it for Bush Sr., it is nothing new.

I don't feel the statements that Bill made about Barack are incorrect. He has characterized Obama assertion that he hasn't supported the war as a fairy tale. What is a fairy tale? A Fairy tale is a exagerated story that normally promotes some moralistic lesson. To say that Barack has never supported the war is an exageration. Although he didn't explicitly vote for it; he has not stopped the money from flowing into the war chest.

The LBJ comment was completely correct. MLK could not pass the civil rights act. He was not a member of congress or the president of the united states. The president signs bills into law from what I understand that is based on the constitution. Acknowledging LBJ's actions do no denegrate the memory and accomplishments of Dr. King.

Beautiful lies will never mean as much as the ugly truth.

What former President Bill Clinton needs to realize is he is the former President. No other candidates spouses are out campaining and interfering like he is for Hilary, which gives her an unfair advantage or disadvantage, depending on how you look at. If Hilary Clinton wants to be President, the first thing she needs to do is stop letting Bill fight her battles and lead by example. Bill do like the other potental first mates, stand in the back, keep your mouth shout and look pretty.

Hillary put her own foot in her own mouth, why would she mention LBJ and the passage of the Civil Rights act of 1964, when in 1964 she was a Goldwater girl and Goldwater opposed the Civil Rights act of 1964, But I guess I already know, she has already stated she has a tenancy to vote for laws but hope they don't pass (ie Bankruptcy Bill of 2001 and Iraq War Authorization Act) and that's the person that some of you think will make the best leader for this country?!?!?

For someone who has not "endorsed" Obama, he sure is defending him a lot.

This is an election. If Obama cant take it now, he better drop out.

Hillary hopes that Bill Clinton's "weight" carries her campaign, just as Barack hopes that Oprah's "weight" carries his campaign. What is important is whether the parties and their representatives of all capacity speak the truth. What is even more important is that the parties strengthen their candidacy by clarifying their platform, not by the non-stop bickering and attacking the other side.

So Bill distorted the truth a little bit, he's not the one running for President! He's backing his wife up, and he has the right; its called freedom of speech people! I don't see why Hillary should get the ding for it. She's smart for having him say it and not her. She's not playing dirty, he is. And as for Bill hovering over her presidency, please! If you haven't noticed by now, HIllary has a mind of her own.

If Michele, and now Clyburne, can defend Obama, then why should Clinton get heat for defending Hillary?? And as far as the MLK comments go, she's absolutely right. As much as we all love and respect the KIng, if it wasn't for LBJ, the civil rights act would have never happened. He would've been preaching to the choir. I'm tired of the black card being played. That's the only reason Oprah supports Obama. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the "black" candidate, but for all you Oprah fanatic followers, stick to her book recommendations, not her candidates.

Bill Clinton had his time and disgraced our country with his actions while he was in the white house. He needs to stay out of the race. If Hillary is a strong enough woman to run for President she should stand alone. I just hope to God that she does not win. We don't need another Clinton in the office to disgrace our country once again.

people, read some of the speaches that Ms. Obama has given to some of the church groups that she has addresed. If they don't hint of the race card then I will eat my key-board. how can you muzzle one and not the other maybe Bill and Michelle should debate each other as the spouses of the candidates. Will that satisfy people or is that unfair, you know they are still the spouses of the candidates. Eric what a good and insightful piece

IS EVERYONE FORGETTING THAT BARRY OBAMA ONLY VOTED 113 TIMES OUT OF ALMOST 400 TIMES WHILE IN THE SENATE?! SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER ABSENT, "I'M GOING TO VACATION AT MY RANCH MORE THAN ANY OTHER PRESIDENT IN HISTORY"......

WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER LAZY GEORGE W. WHO THINKS THAT TIME OFF IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN DOING YOUR JOB!!

I love the Hillary supporters who have respopnded with this whole "crybaby" rhetoric. It's funny though I do remember 1 democratic candidate crying very recently........ but I don't think it was Obama o_O.

I agree with Jim from way, way, way back up this chain.

Wow, you men and women are too funny. You mean to tell me you will not voice about your wife or husbands? or your sons and daughters? I guess that all those wives, husbands, sons and daughters that are in Iraq and those who love them defend why is time to get out is wrong and they should shut up huh?

Think you Conscious people....and while your at it, VOTE your conscious. Hillary is the MOST equipped to be our nest President.

I don't know what's going on on the black comunity that they think that just because they are black is that they can't be criticise, I'm sorry for Mr. Obama but if you can't take the heat just get out of the politics, and stop playing the race card, That's annoying me, And i want to make clear that not because i'm making this comment is that i'm for Mrs clinton in fact i'm not going to vote for her because i'm disagreeing with her on the housing meltdown, I don't think that a pearson should be reward it for his or her irresponsibility.

Matthias, we are becoming worse than England, since their hereditary rulers are more for show than policy. Using hereditary rulers for policy can be disastrous, just look at people like our current president.

We need a break from this Clinton-Bush mind-trap that the country was falling into.

Bill Clinton is best ever President USA had. And black peapel know's very well wat he did for them. Bill Clinton was alsaw for the World good, do not forgat this. Maybe you will never have any more Presdient like Bill Clinton was, so please pay tribut to hem and say thanks, cose peapel like hem borns onse i centery.

Today Jim is asking Bill to "chill a little bit".
If Obama wins the nomination he will ask the Republicans to "chill a little bit".
If Obama wins the White House he is going to ask Osama to "chill a little bit".
LOL.

Jim January 21, 2008 10:29 am ET

The one that needs to chill is Clyburn. He instigated all the racial tensions with his prior comments. What is he trying to do now? Did not see him telling Michele or Oprah to chill!

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You forgot to mention Bob Johnson, African American Clinton Supporter.

Too many political buttons are being pushed.

Clintons have controll of thier mouths as well, which stirred an emotion for votes that may cost the party the 08 election.

President Clinton needs to chill. He is making his wife look like a weak leader.

She oked war with Iraq and now as 2007 with Iran.

Time for real change

Obama 08

I did not appreciate OBAMA very cockily suggest that all the hispanics voted for him in Illinois. I am a Latina voter, and will NOT vote for him. He does seem to think that he has the minority votes already. Just because you are black does not mean you get a free ride.

Clyburn is the one that needs to chill out. There must be a two standard view here. Since when is saying that it took a president to sign a bill racist, since when is calling someone's stand on a issue a fairy tale racist? Seems Clyburn did not like Obama's loss in Nevada, so now he is bubbling up the anti-white sentiment among the black community so that his man can win SC. Shame on you Clyburn

And what is this comment, “We have to be very, very careful about how we speak about that era in American politics," he told the New York Times. It reminds me of the Islamic fundamentalist reaction to the Danish drawing of Mohamed.

Seems the generation of the civil rights movement needs to die before we make any real progress of not seeing skin color in the Democratic party. Prediction: there will be a black Republican president before there ever is a Democratic one.

Its like who is the best master. Master Clinton is great as long as u toe the line. If u tow the line maybe on xmas u will get an extra ham or a pair of shoes. But if u dare buck the system u will be put in your place. Bill has certainly put that Obama guy in his place. how dare him think there was a place at the table. When Hill wins Bill u go to the Ghetto with a truck load of hams and shoes. Thanks Bill u did real good.

OBAMA all the way! The Clinton Era is over! Shut it down! It's a shame that OBAMA has to running against 2 Clintons!

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!

WOW!!! Some Black women will cut off their nose to spit there face!!! Name one thing that Hillary Clinton has done for the African American community, oh...I said Hillary, NOT BILLARY!!! She plays the Gender card, Bill plays the Race Card and now Obama can not stand the heat in the kitchen!!! Please, I hope the people of South Carolina see pass the BILLARY garbage truck and focus on the facts and issues...BILLARY has been on every African American radio and television show on the air the past couple of weeks, because we are moving to Southern states...not because she cares about our community!!! But again, we will stand up for nothing and fall for anything...support BILLARY because she is a women? Just as stupid of supporting Obama because he is black!!!

Ask yourself, do you believe she can change the nation for the better? Her, not her husband!!! Look at what she has done in New York...nothing!!! Look at how she has supported this war!!! Look at her failed Hillarycare plan when she was "The first Lady"!!! She likes to say she is "Ready to Lead!!!" Why? Because she had a husband who was President? Because she had great Photo Ops with her husband? Because she has 35 years in public life?

If I got a photo op with her husband, I would have been as close to the Presidency as she has been!!! Real change, requires real Leadership!!!

Obama 08!!!

The biggest mystery to me in this entire political campaign is why no one seems to be willing to challenge Hillary Clinton's BIG LIE about how her vast experience entitles her to be President. One can only guess that she must be referring to her HUSBAND'S experience, which is not her own. She has almost zero executive experience. Let's face it, she's essentially a one-term junior Senator with less actual experience that might be useful to a President than any other candidate.

I've been following the campaigns closely and I have never heard or seen another candidate or, especially, anyone in the press challenge her on this lie. Why don't we start keeping them honest?

What's really sad is that the Clinton's slash and burn tactics might work in the Democratic nomination process and she may very well get the nomination. But this campaign isn't about just winning the nomination or really just winning the Presidency. It's about turning the page on the politics of division.

I believe Hillary Clinton will loose a general election to John McCain in a year that otherwise greatly favors the Democrats. She is devicive and polarizing to Republican's and her actions during the primary season is alienating Independents and Democrats. I know that as a life long Democrat (and someone who voted for Bill twice) I will vote for Bloomberg before Hillary.

Yes, he knows what that means. The Gullah are known for preserving more of the African linguistic and cultural heritage than any other African American community in the US. Yes, some of us aware there are blacks in the South. Does anybody not get the 'hint' he is giving a white person.

IF the Clintons win, we will have had like 28 years of the same two, crooked families running the White House. We are becoming England with these pathetic royal families.

Very well said Marko.
I don't mind if Bill wants to defend or debate Shrillarys plans but he can NOT lie or attack Obama. That is his wifes job! LOL

Hey,
who is going to be a president? Hillary or Bill? So how come you act like you are running for, just be out and let them dance alone, we want someone we can trust and not just b'se of Bill....................I'm tired with Bill

I'll vote for Rep...

Hillary has only held one elected office as a Senator from NY in 35 yrs. The Obama campaign should waste no time attacking Hillary's 35 years of experience she's claiming. She is blatantly lying on her resume.

Oh boo-hoo!

Obama made comment, about President Bill Clinton's legacy, and compared it ill-favourably to REPUBLICAN Ronald Reagan's term in office.

I'm guessing that gives old Bill the right to comment.

Obama, stop the crying, and show a little bit of loyalty to 'your' DEMOCRAT organization.

Please be informed correctly about Clyburn's point. Yes Oprah and other popular persons have canvassed for Obama but have done so praising his candidacy and telling people why they should support him for President. On the other hand, Bill Clinton is all about attacking Obama. If you support Hillary, please tell voters why they should vote for her. Bill has no business attacking Obama.

quit recycling your stories cnn

Obama needs to go on national TV with a message of hope and ask for the help of all independents and intelligent Democrats. Folks, we can't afford another 4 – 8 years of the Clintons.

Guess if I expressed my feelings on why I am not supporting Obama I would be considered a bigot. In my circle of friends we were under the impression our country as a whole was well past all of this nonsense. I guess we are just average americans that really do not understand much of anything, thats why we leave everyhting up to these...leaders?

It appears that the whole media including rep. Clyburn like figures are against Hillary. There was nothing wrong said against Obama on MLK. Obama was shown that he is not MLK just delivering oratory skills. MLK was jailed, beaten, marched and fulfiiled his dream thru LBJ. Why was Cluburn got upset on that? Ane when Obama was critisizing Hillary on her Iraq votes, someone has to show Obama his record which kept changing from 2000 to 2007. Bill as a spouse has to defend his wife and there's nothing wrong. Is Clyburn going to cover Obama when Rove attacked Obama's record as an Illinois senator? Now that Obama lost in Nevada, he is trying to get sympathy thru Clyburn and other leaders. That bis just plain wrong. By doing so, the media and leaders like Clyburn are creating racial tensions.

I have listened to all the canidates and am totally feed up with Bill Clinton. If Hillary can't get votes and support on her own without her husband's "so called help", then what kind of president will she make!! I was for her in the beginning but now they are making this a vote on race, color, and creed and anger. STOP the stupid beckering and act like an adult instead of like youngsters pointing fingers, ect. She and Bill ARE the past, and not the change people want. And I am not a young college kid, I am 66 years old and do want change and someone that can become a great president. And my vote now goes to Obama.

Hillary should be fighting her own battles.

Either she can stand on her own or she can't.

When Bill Clinton gets involved, the message is that she can't.

Congressman Clyburn, I understand your loyalty to the Clinton's, many of us in the Democratic party felt the same way. But the behavior of both Clinton's in this campaign have been so disgusting, Bill by his words and actions and Hillary by not denouncing Bill, that I think it is now clear to many of us that they are in this for themselves only. I hope you will join us by telling the establishment that the politics of lies and destruction are over.

Ask yourself this; what would Dr King do?

So very tired of seeing the "nasty attitudes" in yet another political race. If they were children we would give them a time-out !! Bill, you were a wonderful President, but you seriously need a TIME-OUT... you're not doing Hillary any favors by acting like a spoiled child.
CAN'T YOU HEAR US ?? WE ARE ALL VERY TIRED OF THE NEGATIVE REMARKS COMING FROM EVERYONE IN THIS ELECTION !!

Let the Candidates be measured by their plans, their records and their intelligence – bottom line.

Let's vote with our conscience and our heart. Let's come together and try to make this country better. Think of the people you want to serve, rather than yourself. Be nice and respectful to each other – it will take you further than you ever expected.

Slow moderation day, CNN? It's been 50 minutes and my comments are still waiting to be posted.

Well, I am not an American but if I am to put my two cents in this matter, I will say it scares me to see a past president carring out a strong and aggressive campaign as if he was the one on the ticket. It brings to question the capibility of the person who's name is on the ticket. How well can they bring people in ther camp? But as usual Americans think the way they think.

OH, JIM CLYBURN IS THE ONE WHO WAS UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HILLARY WAS SAYING...THAT IT TOOK A PRESIDENT TO ENACT LAW AND REV. DR. M.L.K. TO MAKE EVERYONE AWARE AND ORGANIZE THE MASSES.

AND WE'RE SUPPOSED TO CARE WHAT HE SAYS? HIS INTELLIGENCE OBVIOUSLY LEAVES MUCH TO BE DESIRED

"BETTER TO REMAIN SILENT AND THOUGHT A FOOL THAN TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND REMOVE ALL DOUBT", CONGRESSMAN.

You lost your chance to be relevant in all this. When Obama's people were pushing their Hillary is a racist info, something he admitted to in the last debate you never opened your mouth.
When one word from you could have calmed the waters, you never opened your mouth. Well don't change continue to keep your mouth shut. You are making the Black vote irrelevant, shame on you & Obama. Who is he not to be put in check?

I voted for Bill twice, and I was a huge fan of his during his entire presidency...but I will not vote for Hillary and I doubt I would ever vote for him again. I am so disappointed and disgusted with the way he is conducting himself! He certainly has the right to express himself and it's nice to see him support his wife, but he misrepresents facts and statements in a way that embarasses all Democrats. I believe he drastically damaged the Democratic party when he was in office and he is doing even more damage now!
I have been an Obama supporter for a couple of years now. I also really like Edwards and Biden, though neither of them will obviously win at this point. There is a lot of talent in the party and I don't understand why there has to be so much focus on the negative. Liberals are supposed to be tolerant. I am already sick of this whole process.
I do know that I won't vote for Hillary. I am a feminist and I've been a Democrat my entire life, and I don't support her at all. She can't ever admit she is wrong, and we already have one of those in the White House!!!

Yes lets do what all the media seems to be doing now adays back Sen. Osama I mean Obama...heh. This is clearly another example of the man's skin colour and not what the man stands for giving him the edge. If Osama...er Obama wins its going to be cause he's black. And NONE of you can prove me wrong, cause every debate the moron has gone into was less then interesting. The only thing the man can do is whine, I have no confidence in his ability to run this country. But since he's black he'll get a free card to do what he wants or he might cry racism.

No I am not prejudice and I am not a Clinton backer, in fact I am backing Giuliani. But I am sick and tired of Obama crying about the Clintons getting nasty, he's a big boy and definetly just as guilty of saying nasty things as Bill. Only difference is every one ignores what Owahwah says because...oh wait for it...because he's black. I don't want some one like that as president.

Thats my opinion like it or not I don't care. I like you have a right to say what I want.

It is unfortunate that politics functions in this way. Most people are not happy with the vitriolic tone of what is happening with the Democratic front runners. Stick to the essence of what you began with.

Iraq was an unjust war. It was begun on a faulty premise. It destroyed the credibility of some very good people, including Colin Powell, who lied, perhaps knowingly, before the U. N.

Something is wrong with this economy. We are chastising people who need help, yet we are rewarding the very companies who steal from these people. Corporate wellfare is wrong, especially when you tell the people who are fighting so hard to make their lives work that they are of no value, and that they have no worth, when they need help. Country Wide had money pumped into it by Bank of America, then it is bought by bank of America. There are people who in their own little sphere have the same challenges of a Country Wide. We need someone who helps us to weather those challenges. Something is wrong with this economy.

There are many other issues that should be addressed and corrected. Stick to this. Now, I keep trying to figure out, what makes Obama Black as opposed to White. His father was Black. His mother was White. He is American. He is what this country stands for. I respect Bill Clinton, he has a very astute political mind. I respect Hillary Clinton. I don't like the way they are running this campaign. Yes it does appear that Obama is at a disadvantage. However, if this is the game, that he has agreed to play then this is the way this game is played. I am not really calling for this to stop. As a matter of fact it will probably get worse, and then we have the race for the White House between the Democrats and the Republicans.

It is amazing that this country, with all the news, with all the Internet, with all the commentary, that we can see the same things and still end up so divided. This is America. It is made to function this way. After all could you have an America in which everyone saw things the same way. Probably not. It is not that the facts of the moment are different, it is that our perspective on the present and on the past are different. No one can down play the contributions of Dr. King. Yet, from what I have understood about LBJ, he was a truly dangerous politician, and may have done a lot of things to get the legislation passed. Both people were necessary. I agree with the comment. What would have happened if MLK had been the President. This is the promise of an Obama. Someone who is a visionary as a King and as practical as an LBJ. This is why this moment is so ripe.

Finally, as I said I admire Hillary Clinton. I do not want to see any more of the ugly from this woman. Her love for her husband is instructive. Her political preparation extraordinary. Her commitment to this country, the best of this country beyond question. Should it so happen that she wins the Democratic nomination to represent this party, I am voting for her. Play fair, both of you, play fair.

All you Obama lovers make it seem like the guy isnt ALLOWED to canvass for his wife. He isnt ALLOWED to attack the precious Obama.

When are you guys going to get the fact this is SOFTBALL STUFF.

The clintons arent even hitting him very hard. Its more like bashing him with a pillow. They have to ENDORSE Obama if he wins the nomination.

If Obama cant take this softball stuff, and Clyburn to rushing in and coddle him (I actually dont think Obama asked him though) .

Hillary has NEVER run from Obama. She has never run from any challenge. She fights tooth and nail.

She cried when she thought she was going to LOSE. She knew if she lost NH nobody had ever won when losing both Iowa and NH.

Not cause Obama 'hurt her feewings' ............

Obama has to GROW UP and face the music. Yes. He is fighting hillary clinton who has an impressive resume herself, AND Bill clinton , the only successfull Democratic President in the last who knows how long, 40 years?

I have spent years defending Bill Clinton, both during his presidency and afterwards. Now, with the disgraceful way he is manipulating Obama's statements, through using incomplete quotes and out-and-out misquotes, I have no more slack to cut for Bill. He has always been a liar, but, somehow, I tried to look past his lying problem because (1) his lies were about personal matters, such as his cheating on his wife, and (2) I believed that he was out fighting for the middle and lower classes. In fact, when I now look back on Clinton's record, I see Clinton as a politician who consistently co-opted the Republicans' issues, such as welfare reform, to remain in power, and that he, in reality, did nothing for me and my economic peers. His presidency was all about himself. Now, in this election, he is doing and saying ANYTHING, including OUTRIGHT LIES, to get his wife elected. It's about his wife, but, mainly, IT'S ALL ABOUT BILL TRYING TO GET BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE. BILL CLINTON IS A DISGRACE, HIS WIFE IS EITHER 100% COMPLICIT OR CAN'T CONTROL HIM (EITHER WAY SPELLS BIG TROUBLE). BILL CLINTON WILL GET NO MORE SUPPORT FROM ME, HIS LEGACY IS NOW PERMANENTLY TARNISHED, AND I AM NOW GOING TO POUR 100% OF MY SUPPORT TO BARACK OBAMA, a modern-day DAVID going against the tag-team Clinton GOLIATH!!!

Obama has gotten a free ride from the media, and at the same they have unfairly bash Hillary, the front runner is Chris Matthews. I guess it is Ok with Clyburn when Michelle Obama attacks Hillary, did he tell her to cool it, end of story?

There needs to be some rule where former Presidents are limited in what they can do when it comes to helping others get elected. It's great the President Clinton wants to help get his wife elected however due to who he actually is it gives an extremely unfair advantage to Hillary Clinton and greatly blurs the line of what a former Presidents role should be when it comes to electing a new president. He is way to close to the situation. It's one thing if he would have been helping Gore. She's his wife and there is just way to close of a connection. It's at the point now it does look like there are two people actually running instead of just one on the Clinton side.

I'd honestly would have more respect and a better feeling toward Hillary Clinton if it was clear this was her bid for the White House instead of it being about getting the "Clintons" back into the White House. I'm considered a Dem officially but I'm more of a Independent since I don't really agree with neither side on a lot of issues (socially I'm more conservative for example) but this whole mess on the Dem side is really making take a closer look at the Republican side of things.

I'm disappointed that the first serious female contender for the presidency has gotten there not by the force of her own merits, but by that of her husband's. Let's face it, if Hillary hadn't been first lady no one would even THINK about nominating her. The primary reason she is even a contender is because her husband paved the way and now the general populace seems to believe that she has 'experience'. It's just typical that America would only back a woman if there were a popular former president by her side. And, I might add, a former president that won't keep his mouth shut. He smiles and says he'll let Hillary drive her own campaign, but's that's horse maneur. He's stumping like it's his own campaign to glory all over again. Now I've been a Bill Clinton supporter and I voted for him, I even have an affinity for Hillary... but this misconception that she has experience in the White House is ridiculous.
Give me a candidate that got there her or himself and isn't entrenched in the Beltway Bologne, one that contested the War from the beginning and doesn't make me wonder, above all else, what ELSE they'll say just to get ahead.
Politicians practice politics and no one is completely above it all, but frankly I just trust Obama's character more.

Is anyone suprised at the Clinton's (Bill in particulars) tactics? Yes, I am a Obama supporter. Imagaine if Bill Clinton sat down and shut up? As it is now, his wife is barely holding her own, if she were left to herself, she wouldn't be where she was in the delegate count. Yes, he is running against both of them and doing a very good job. It's time for a changing of the guard in the democratic party. Good bye, and good riddance to the Clinton's

If Obama is whining now. He needs to wait until the general election. The republicans will not go easy on him. WHining to the press won't help.

Relax, Clyburn. We get it. You endorse Obama, ok. I know you pledged not to take a position, but it's obvious who you support. And Obama will win South Carolina as a "race man", not a candidate of the American people.

But this African-American is solidly behind Hillary.

Bill is certainly the best thing the republicans have to finally capture the black vote. Most folks feel if u win fair and square its alright. Bill has not been playing fair. Some say politics is all fair. But in the long run they are splitting the party and leaving a bad taste in folks mouth. The senior Bush had more style than the Clintons. Winning at what expense is gonna be the rally cry.Alot of Blacks are turned off by this whole thing. Its looking more like the same old thing! What hurts most is that its coming from the Clintons. I have never pulled the republican lever in my life-now I can't say that anymore. Shame on u Bill

I don't know how many times Clyburn can save Obama. So far Obama has engaged in race baiting, disenfranchising Nevada teachers, and being connected with Culiniary Union leaders trying to get workers who supported Clinton from voting in the caucus.

This guy doesn't stand a chance in the general election.

Myself and the rest of the Republicans would like to say- thanks.

If Hillary wins the nomination, Bill Clinton becomes her Vice President. This is a bad prescription. And the strategy of buy one, get one free in this case becomes a bad product. The Bush -Clinton dynasty is not good for America in this era. Americans should embrace change without fear. Bill Clinton wants to be back at the White House at all cost that he is willing to denigrate his legacy as a former President and disenfranchise part of the Democratic party. Too much greed!

The Democratic party need to wake up, Bill and Hillary Clinton are systematically destroying this party as we know it and the leadership of the party is apparently incapable of doing anything about it, mayor Bloomberg is on the side line waiting to see if Hillary can get the nomination, if she is sucessful then he (Bloomberg) will run as an independent and win the election by pulling the majority of African American votes. Most blacks will simply not vote for the Clintons.

Cue a "new" Bill Clinton...NOW:

You watch how he plays the next week in South Carolina. He'll be all smiles and grace; a week from now everyone will be talking about how "dignified and Presdiential" he's been.

As you like to say Mr. Clinton: give me a break.

We know who the real person is.

Having disgraced the Presidency once wasn't enough for Bill? Way to go, guy....let's trivialize the office to the point where no one decent will want to run for the office.

What a legacy.

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bill clinton is a cheater and a liar..why should we believe anything he has to say??

Obama is a refreshing, honest and capable candidate. We don't need 8 more years of Clintons. Yes, it is time for a change, for the better with Obama.

For years Hillary Clinton stood by and kept silent as her husband had affairs with numerous different women. If this woman cannot manage her own house how is she going to manage the White House? She is not owed the White House for keeping silent. Her husband may owe her something but the American people do not.

Rep. Clyburn is a good man, and is pointing out the obvious. Hey both Sen. Kennedy and Rep. Emmanuel are saying the same thing to him BILL CHILL OUT!!! I do have to say tho that the actions that are being done that are benefiting one person in the short term, will hurt them in the long run. So if Bill thinks he is helping his wife by any means necessary, then he will hurt her in the GE because the Republicans are watching everything he is doing and it will come back and bite him and his wife (if she becomes the nominee) in the butt come November. So I am with Rep. Clyburn this contest is suppose to be fun, and should not be divisive (but it looks like one side seems to want to benefit from divisive politics – beware what put out cause it will come back and get you). I think he has a guilty conscience on his part about cheating on her with all those women both in Little Rock and in DC, and is trying to do right by her by getting her into the White House.

As a proud Democrat I am appalled at former President Clinton's role in this election cycle. If he were half as vicious towards George Bush in 2004 we would be talking about President Kerry's 2nd term right now. It's disheartening to see President Clinton attack a fellow Democratic in this manner.

It is just like boxing one guy is getting beat so they cry into to the ring stop moving around so much so i can hit you but that is the name of the game.

I would not vote for "Slick Whilly " Bill again if he where running… why vote for Hillary….
no more..Please! He probably misses that hide away office he had!

We need a change"BADLY". Its call improvement "OBAMA finally!

Hillary and Bill have a track record of wielding all the weapons at their disposal- they are 'excellent' politicians, fluent with the disingenuous slash and burn while presenting a noble front. As a tag team they are masterfully, through the press, creating a perception of Obama as being 'only' a black candidate, even though Obama has studiously avoided campaigning and discussing issues in this vein. In 'bending' his positions and forcing a response from the Obama campaign, they can then claim that Obama is on the attack and not the nice guy folks say he is- just a politician (like us!). Bill can leverage his past presidency for both attention from the press and expectations of veracity from the democratic faithful, and be that ‘bad’ guy to Hilary’s nice (gosh, is she actually doing ‘demure’ and ‘silly’ lately?). This approach may well beat Obama (seems to be working), and many of the faithful democrats see this as the answer to the future battle with the Republican Party (and their anticipated Swift Boat tactics) for the presidency. All is fair in war (at least with Bush) and politics, no? Though it is not the qualities in the president that I will vote for, it will unfortunately probably be good enough for the average voter’s sophistication and attention span.

Why is CNN always going negative on Clinton?
I am really curious about this.

Senator Barack Obama believes in the American people. He believes we can make a difference. And we will make a difference, if enough voters in the Democratic primaries do not believe the misleading, dishonest smears and distortions being directed against Senator Obama by the Hillary Clinton campaign. At this defining moment in our nation’s history, this election should not be about gender, or race, or religion. This election is about who we can trust to honestly represent the American people, and not be beholden to special interests. It is about who, experience has shown, has the judgement, the values, the character, the leadership to be President of the United States. Experience shows Senator Obama made wise, clear, unwavering decisions on Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and the bankruptcy law, to name a few. Hillary Clinton never admits to being wrong or having made a mistake. Obama tried to create a tough, independent Office of Public Integrity to monitor Congress. Hillary Clinton was one of 20 Democrats who rejected the idea. Obama is genuine, candid and direct. Obama listens to people and actually tries to come up with the best solution for our country. Clinton focuses on what gives her the most political benefit and power, and the result is partisan bickering, divisiveness, and a paralyzed government that does not work for the American people. There are a lot of Independents and Republicans ready to line up behind Obama in November. But first, the Democrats need to nominate Senator Barack Obama and give the American people the chance to elect a great president.

Hillary, is this what is going to be going on for the next four years? I thought you had found "your voice". Well he is certainly never lost his and is going to be overshadowing your presidency...I don't think I will ever be watching you again, what a wimp you are..Please tell him to back off....

The Clintons are brilliant. And they deliver.
Her plan is to get money back to the middle class that Bush has taken for his cronies.
My favorite is how she's going after inflated salaries of fatcat CEOs who are bleeding money from the company workers.

A lot of afro americans are supporting OBAMA ..
In the past have Clintons supportet the afro american people and now they are turning thier backs on Clintons..

Clyde is right, and everyone seems to be giving Bill a free pass to say what he wants. Voting for funding does not mean that Obama supported the war; it means HE SUPPORTED the TROOPS! It is like a parent providing housing to his child that uses drugs: the parent does not support the drug use, but neither will just leave his child in the cold. And Bill does not seem to understand the difference.

He keeps distorting and making false statements simply because the Obama camp has overlooked them- but his words do carry a lot of weight. I am happy the Bill supports his wife- but it is disappointing that they work a tagteam, almost covert scheme, to assasinate Obama's record and character. Chill, Bill; you had your turn already.

Bills just telling boldfaced lies now. He does need to chill, but I hope he doesn't so the people can see the Clintons for what they really are.

You know, I used to really like the Clintons, but I can't even look at them now, because they are acting like a bunch fools! As an African American, I helped to get Clinton into office previously, but the dirty tactics that they're using now, is just ridiculous!! Bill, you need to chill! Besides, they just don't want to see a black man President. Get over it!

therealist

I do not know what polls you have been looking at but most put Hillary in the front of Obama nationally.

He is revered in many sections of the African-American community, and I think he can afford to tone it down,” he added.

Is that a threat=?

CNN is back on not posting anti-obama post. My comments are always waiting moderation. I am sure they will post this one to show that they post everything.
shame on you CNN

...but both Clintons are MEAN! They will do whatever is necessary to win ~ distort the facts ~ promise everyone the moon ~ they are simply an amoral pair!

There is no doubt that the Clintons speak with one voice, think with one brain and act from one playbook!

As such they are the virtual incumbents! Tom Brokaw stated on MTP that "I have questions about her character and concern about whether she can win."

How true. In the Clintons we see a past of divisiveness and couple that for what ever reason seem to really believe that they [the Clintons] are entitled to the Presidency!

Even the Clintons budget surplus was a bunch of smoke and mirrors due to the accounting methods used.

HI irish anne canuck..from canada this is so exciting to see bill clinton be so
gung ho to get into the white house again..i believe he will and know that hilary
will make a great vice-president....i thought she found her own voice???

usa.usa.usa yea..

Kellie January 21, 2008 10:51 am ET

I always wondered, who is running…..Hillary or Bill?

Obama is right! I watched a clip on Good Morning America about an hour ago. They showed a comment he made and in the next instance how Bill "interpreted" it. He was right. Bill outright lied!! The Clintons want to win at all costs…including the demise of the DEMOCRATIC party!

Right On Kellie

Time for Clintons to turn the page or America will do it for them.

Clyburn needs to join the movement for change

Obama 08

Obama speech in 2004 convention talked about the unity of all Americans.

Old politics conqure by dividing. The old is not relevant today.

Saturday we have the opportunity to send a message to that old politics.

Vote Obama 08

How about saying the person he's supporting (Obama) for FUTURE President needs to show more dignity?? Or is dignity only for FORMER Presidents? (Good GOD!!). We all need to stop focusing on electing a first BLACK President, or first WOMAN President, and start focusing on just electing the first COMPETENT President in wayyyy too long a time (Good GOD!!!).

Hillary cries before New Hampshire. Wins. Takes heat after. Bill attacks before Nevada. Wins. Takes heat after. Obama better stay on his toes and fight off the dirty tricks this time before South Carolina votes.

Who is falling for the Clintons tactics by the way? You're probably the same people that voted for W because you got "tricked into it." Well, you're getting tricked again! Don't say I didn't warn you.

The Democratic Party should truly beware of the Clinton's motives. They have made it clear that they will leave none standing unless "they" are the nominee. This attitude is how the Republican got to where they are with Bush/Cheney who were willing to burn any fellow Republican who got in there way.

Is this a surprise? Bill is a proven liar. He lied under oath and was punished for it. If Bill will lie under oath, why does anyone think he will tell the truth when he is not under oath. If you want to see a couple who is morally bankrupt, just look at the Clintons.

Bill has a right to speak the truth about his record and the set record straight about the Obama's misrepresentation of his own war record.

I don't see color, I hope the Black community doesn't either! I vote on past track record, it should be that way !!!!

Obama is a crybaby. Now he has Clyburn fighting his battles for him?

Clyburn is right. It would be one thing if Bill Clinton was only "defending his wife's honor," but he's gone much further than that. When he started attacking and distorting Obama's record, he crossed the line.

Bill always lies. And Hillary covers up. We learned that already. Do you want more?

Why is everyone pouncing on Clinton now?? Clyburn needs to chill, his comments started the controversy now he's coming out again?? Clinton has always been pounced on before the polls started now she's having back to back wins, everyone is going so sour... IN YOUR FACE people.. come Jan 2009, Hilary Clinton's inauguration!!!

As one who respects the former president, I am surprised at his recent behavior.More suprised that the Democratic party would allow this. The Clintons are determined to win at any cost. She may win the nomination but by the time she is done, the Democratic party will be so frractured that the Republicans will cruise to victory. I cannot see the young and excited Obama voters or the independents supporting Hillary. People are tired of the Clinton slash and burn politics. Hopefully the Democrats will realize this before its too late.

Every American and especially every African-American should rethink the domino effect caused by Bill Clinton's moral character and decisions. He practically gave the White House to the Republicans after his scandal. The good impact to the African-American people during his term is already overwritten by the impact of electing George Bush. Forgiven? Yes! Is he a credible source who should get so much press during this campaign? Not at all! Please silence President Clinton! He's done more than enough.

Kellie, you are so naive... this is about the future of the country, not just the Democratic party! Sen. Clinton is putting out her message and Obama doesn't like it! he also decided to make it a personal attack when he suggested Sen. Clinton was not giving enough respect to MLK. the fact is that it did take the Pres. of the United states to sign that piece of legislature, it took MLK to open people's mind to the idea that this was possible, it was a group effort. but the notion that Sen. Obama should be crown president because he can put together a very persuasive speech is also ridiculous. if the party splits is because both candidates feel passionate about their campaigns and americans are identifying with them, this are important times in our country and some of us want us to do the right thing and not settle for second best. in the end you need to respect both of these Americans, they have great ideas for this country. I just hope that their message resonates with enough of the electorate to get them in the white house. Sen. Clinton is a wonderful person and she will not be out-worked by anyone and is about time everyone recognizes this.

It's not becoming of an ex-president to lie and deceive the public about a fellow democrat, simply because said ex-president is forced by his wife to defend her, after years of documented infidelities.

The Clintons are triggering an interesting reaction that I am encountering more and more frequently. Democrats who were looking forward to toppling the Republicans in November are so turned off by the Clinton's do-whatever-it-takes tactics that they are beginning to reconsider: If the nominee is Hillary they will either not vote or will vote Republican, especially if the choice is McCain. The Democratic Party will probably incur long-term damage as a result of the Clinton's activities.

Jim, what kills me is when we have a country of people with no understanding. It's obvious what the clintons are doing. I was a fan of thiers for years. But, when you attack a persons charater for personal gain, it's just wrong. Jim I don't know you ... but that's like me wanting something and lying on you to get it. The Clintons are no different than any other politcians. If she wins the nomination, the only way she gets my vote is if the republicans nominate Mitt ... Other than that I'm going with the other candidate. I'm a life long democrat, but Hillary has a mountain to climb to get my support now. ... And with that, who is really running for president Hill or Bill

I agree with you Kellie, the Clinton's are single handedly ripping apart the democratic party. Hell I'm even thinking of voting republican.

Maybe Clyburn needs to chill he says he is remaining neutral but it seems he is taking up for Obama BUT if Obama is the nominee or president get ready this is what we will be listening too...everytime something is said the entire black leadership will scream rasicm & then it will hit the media & they will spin for weeks. As a white SC democrat I have always supported Jim Clyburn but after this mess I am not sure, the black leadership have turned what the Clintons said into a racial issue & I have listened to what was said several times & feel differently...Anyone offended were either looking for something or are very thin skinned..

sooner or later he will show his true colers.

PuLLLEEEZZZ get the Clinton's off the stage!!!!!!!!!! They had their 8 years already!

It's time for our country to fall in love with itself again and there is no way on God's Green Earth that would happen if the Clinton's take the White House again!

The Dem's had BETTER vote for Obama, or there will be another Republican in the White House for the next 4 yrs.

We are SICK and TIRED of the HATE that spews from the CLINTON'S!

I didn't see Oprah instigating race either. Are you mad she is not supporting Hill? People like you, who cannot read through media spin need to chill

What interviews were you looking at. The interview with CNN, he made the most since out of everyone. He simply said everyone had a part in the Civil Rights Act ; from MLK to the president, he also explained even white Republician Senators had some part in it. He just simply express that you shouldnt down play anyone role in the Movement. Like Clinton was doing to make a point, she was out of line.

Eric to Clyburn: 'Chill a little bit'. Nobody has annointed you the POTUS campaign referee. Go back to South Carolina State College and re-read your notes. Your degree was in history, so you should know that the House Majority Whip does not monitor and control the POTUS campaign.

In actuality, the Whip's job is to ensure that his party's legislators show up to vote. It comes from the British Parliament 'Whipper-in' the votes. The Majority Whip is responsible for making sure that his party does not lose a vote because some members don't show up to vote..... the minority party can beat the majority if a number of majority members don't show to vote.

With that background on what your responsibility is, Mr. Clyburn, how can you not call out Obama on his voting record? Hmmm? As a History major, I would expect you to know your job, your place and to comment on what you know. So, let's hear you defend Baracka's voting record in the Senate as well as his limited time in the Illinois legislature.

Wow! Because Bill Clinton is a former president and "his viewpoint carries with it extra weight" he isn't supposed to call Obama down about his distortions and dirty tricks. We have always heard former presidents weighing in on issues and they were never told they should "chill a little bit". Please, just because Clyburn is squarely in Obama's corner, doesn't give him the right to try to muzzle legitimate comments coming from Hillary's side, no matter who is making them. Bill Clinton has not been distorting or lying about Obama's actions, his character, or his campaign. It's fair.

What isn't fair is the free pass Obama and his wife Michelle have been given, no matter how much they engage in dirty tricks. What isn't fair is the monumental, 100% positive press coverage Obama has been receiving. Example: this morning the leading article on CNN Ticker was "Obama, I Feel I'm Running against Two Clintons", where a petulant, whining Obama goes off again about how unfairly HE'S being treated. Where was the news that the respected and popular Pastor Butts of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem had endorsed Hillary Clinton yesterday? Nowhere! Not a peep about it.

Every word out of Bill Clinton's mouth is recorded and analyzed, looking for something that can be fashioned to look as if he's "out of control" or "losing it". Then, it's played over and over on TV for days, shown on every cable news show with lengthy biased comments by news "analysts". Why haven't news cameras been recording the speeches Michelle Obama has been making? She has been unashamedly playing the race card in the South and no one is making an issue of it? Why not? If Hillary's spouse is fair game so is Obama's.

I wonder if CNN will actually post this comment?

This Clyburn fellow has no right to tell anyone else to chill!
And they say it's not all about race?
We "have to be very careful of what we say"?
That sounds like Ari Fleischer out of the current White House!
I think it would be best if Obama stop complaining at every turn. Will he do this when he's running against the GOP?

That's because Michelle and Oprah are not making idiotic remarks that are soon recanted. There are only so many times that a person or campaign should be able to recant or apologize before they need to be muzzled. I can't believe voters are falling for this. Although, this is the same group of Americans who felt it was a good idea to allow GW to run the country for 8 years (I have little faith left in the American people). This Obama vs. Clinton circus is ridiculous. One candidate is using a former president to smear (while she somehow stays above the fray) while the other is afraid to play politics as usual (thank god). Wake up people! Are we really going to give into the pre-packaged politics (complete with baby kissing and photo opportunities driven by polling data…aka standing at the pulpit of a predominately African American church)? Are you really going to vote for a candidate that can't even truthfully answer what her biggest flaw is? I think her biggest flaw is not being able to answer questions directly without having some type of political spin involved. This is old school politics at its finest…and it’s why young people like me have historically not turned out to vote. It makes me sick.

I agree Jim, he did and he needs to chill...I am not sure whose side he is on...maybe Obama...it seems...nothing can be said about him without it being taken out of context...I am sick of it

Thank you Mr. Clyburn. Stated with more honesty, clarity and integrity than the Clintons could ever hope to have in their total lives.

As for Oprah and Michelle ... At least they are not playing to the media and cameras on cue with a teary moment here, a human moment there, or an angry and shrill moment when challenged and questioned about the truth. They know who they are and who Barack is so they don't have to resort to the slimey, sleazy smear that embodies the Clintons.

The Clintons are the masters of hystrionics and political theatre and neither is a very good actor. How many more remakes of (the masks of) Hillary will we be seeing? As for Bill, he's about due for one real soon!

No, the instigation lies squarely on Bill and Hillary, and no one else. Her comments demeaning the achievements of MLK were one reason she has slipped so much with the black vote. As for the honor for the office of President, Slick had none while he occupied such. Why should we expect any different now ?

Hilary 08.
She represents people with income $50,000.00 and less. She represents people with all races. She represents the INVISIBLES.

Clyburn is disingenuous. His actions prove that he has not stayed out of the race, he is endorsing Senator Obama and to do so in this manner is not fooling anyone. He didn't stand by his word.

My comment is on Bob Jonhson's comments about Obama. It is OK for Bob Johnson to support who ever he wants but not personally attacking Obama. Bob should realise that Obama represents the future of African American kids. Does Bob know or understand how many African American kids will be positively impacted by Obama's courageous effort to run for president? Does he realise when Obama is elected, how this will promote a positive attitude amongst African Amerian children that it is possible for African Americans to achieve anything? Yes, the Clintons have helped the African American Community but African American Children will not see the Clintons as Mentors and Role Models as much as they will see Obama. We are looking at the bright future of a generation and not the glories of the past.

look what he did to this country over his infidelities.The man is obsessed with winning not honesty and fairness only to spin. Hillary needs to speak for herself and agree that she disagree's with her own party and stick to the issues. Bill take a chill pill the shock statements by Bill on the eve of caucaus's is exactly what will beat Hillary in the end. Hillary should put a lid on it pronto. I voted for Bill and Hillary has to step up and to be leader of the free world in this economy she has to be able to take on Obama period without her husband.

Jim,
Respectfully, I do not agree with you. Michele and Oprah did not distort the facts by truncating the quotes nor did they send negative barbs to the opposition. That is what senator Clyburn is referring to. Please engage your brain and realistically consider the request of the senator. It is fine to campaign for those whom you support, just do it fairly is all he is asking. Is that too much?

he is right, it is more of the clinton's working to discredit obama that anything else. all the have to do is make the senate voting record public to see who telling the truth. and what is hillary's 35 yrs. of experence. she move to new york just to take advantage of a vacant senate seat. if you doesn't win the white house will she move to another nation and try to be president there.

Now Bill Clinton can't say anything? Even if it is his wife running for President? Now would anybody say that if he said something in defense of someone else he was giving his support to? Would someone claim foul if he said something in favor of Al if Al Gore was the one he supported in a Democratic Primary? Would someone say that they felt like they were running against the former President too and that that was unfair in some way?

This is ridiculous. It is like the Clinton campaign saying that it was unfair in some way that any well known African American coming out for Obama made Hillary Clinton feel like she was running against them along with Obama.

An ex-president has just as much right to speak his mind as Obama or any Obama supporter who is popular.

It stinks of an attempt to suppress free speech to me. If Obama and his campaign cannot stand the heat, well they need to stay out of the kitchen, or is this well used metaphor now to be misinterpreted as a slight of some kind?

Jim, You are obviously a Clinton support. but I think that Mr. Clyburn sees as I that a former President making false claims and distrorting the truth means he needs to stop all that " ir depends on what is is statements. We all know Bill can twist the truth and believe it at the same time.

Oprah and Michelle are not former presidents with the reverance that title should hold.

I would not vote for "Slick Whilly " Bill again if he where running... why vote for Hillary....
no more..Please! He probably misses that hide away office he had!

We need a change"BADLY". Its call improvement "OBAMA finally!

Clyburn please stay neutral in this. You are only giving fuel to the media's race fire. Do not become their tool. It cheapens the legacy of black people.

This is as close as he gets to an endorsement, I guess!

Yeah Jim because MIchelle and Oprah were attack Hillary Clinton and distorting her words. Get a clue buddy

I am a Black woman, a Hillary Clinton supporter and I think it is Clyburn who needs to chill! How inappropriate for him to think that Michele Obama gets to defend her spouse on the Campaign trial and not Hillary. They are ratcheting up the race-tension again, well in advance of the South Carolina's Primary. I guess I know which side he is on!

Slick Bill should chill, he is a bold face liar.

I always wondered, who is running.....Hillary or Bill?

Obama is right! I watched a clip on Good Morning America about an hour ago. They showed a comment he made and in the next instance how Bill "interpreted" it. He was right. Bill outright lied!! The Clintons want to win at all costs...including the demise of the DEMOCRATIC party!

The politics of division. The Clintonians continue to use it with glee, even on their own..

This is exactly why Hillary will not win nationally. We the people are tried of this same old divisiveness at our expense. So lets all embrace "Change", at least until we all think the same way, huh..

This Clyburn fellow has no right to tell anyone else to chill! This bowing down to black leaders or else they will chastise you or withhold their votes or endorsements is really getting sickening to watch.
And they say it's not all about race?
I think it would be best if Obama stop complaining at every turn. Will he do this when he's running against the GOP? "Wah, wah, they're picking on me"?
I'll vote for McCain if he's the Democrat's nominee.

Hillary needs to relax. After all she has Bill doing the negative talk now.
One problem is that during the time of MLK and LBJ she was a republican and put her energy elsewhere for Barry Goldwater...

I agree with you Jim!!! Say it again!

Well said. He's only hurting the both of them – and not for the first time either.

This is so ridiculous. Can we please get back to the issues that matter, which for me is the weak US dollar and the failing economy.

These kinds of trivial back and forth is the reason George Bush is president and how the US entered into Iraq conflict (we have to fight them there, so we don't fight them here).

I recognise that a large part of the voting public probably fall for this kind of silly rhetoric, but I would hope that every now and then we can raise the intellegence level, so those of us who care about real issues can get to know the candidates' positions.

JIM you are so stupid...when was the last time Oprah and Michele was whining like bill clinton??

Clyburn, hmmm sounds like he already has endorsed a candidate by
telling Bill Clinton to chill. Whats the flap about now? the only thing Bill
Clinton was doing was defending Hillary , and he's entitled to , as her
husband, just as I heard Michelle do too. Do we have a double standard
for him, since he was the former prez? pathetic.

So what Clyburn is saying is please give Obama a free ride and let him win the nomination without any challenging to his empty promises and slogans?...yeah right, that must be nice. How come they don't call on Obama and his campaign surrogates to stop creating the hatred animosity and personal attacks against Hillary and even Edwards? This years campaign is unique because we have an African American and a woman running for President and all is fair game with both of them as it should be, and they both should not use the race or gender card as a weapon to avoid criticism.
Now the Obama campaign and followers can't accept criticism at all, why instead of getting to fight with personal attacks to Hillary and Edwards, Obama and his surrogates start answer question about his record, vision and what is he going to change; because to me I don;t know if his message is for a man running for the Prisidency or the message of a preacher. Which one is Obama?

Clyburn- you can stand up and make these kind of statement now. Who is going to listen to you on the world stage? No body cares about you outside of US. How is Obama going to do when trying times are on international level. I think Crybaby Obama called up Clyburn and complained. That is why Clyburn is coming out right a day after Obama's whining. Very interesting timing.

All this race stuff does is rally the white vote. If the Obama camp were smart they would just drop the issue. Hillary 08

I disagree. Obama entered this race knowing what he was going up against and no one should step aside for Obama. NO ONE is stepping aside for Senator Clinton.
It is very clear that Clyuborn who I have never even heard of until now supports Barack Obama. He has done nothing but scold the Clintons and I for one am tired of it. South Caralina if you let race decide your votes that is ok, you are just one state of fifty. The rest of America will vote Issues, and Senator Clinton is beating you all over the place in that area. Barack Obama sounds like a southern minister rather than a politican. He spreads hope in Barack Obama, but not in issues. He has no substance. My faith in the lord with all my hopes are for Senator Clinton even if Barack Obama gets his feelings hurt. I am not saying Senator Clinton is ahead, I am saying after IOWA John Edwards and Barack Obama were dancing on their graves counting her out of the race. Edwards even got CNN headlines quoting him on it. Then the N.H. debate showed the rest of the world with Obama Edwards tag team of her. NOW OBAMA IS CRYING BECAUSE PRESIDENT CLINTON IS PICKING ON HIM. As for CLYBURN WHO CARES!

I do not understand why when it comes to the black candidate, we all have to cool it. I am black myself and I find the double standard to be insulting. The Clinton's have not said anything that was incorrect or insulting against blacks.

MLK forced us, as well as other civil rights leaders to look at ourselves as equals. LBJ did sign the civil rights laws. And if it were not for LBJ twisting arms in Congress, the civil rights laws would not have been written and signed. So, give credit where credit is due and STOP being so 'blacks did all of the civil rights work'. There were many groups, including lots of Jewish people and whites who gave the ultimate for equality of all people.

Some blacks are only voting for Obama because he is black; he and his wife only uses his being black to his benefit when it suits them, as in South Carolina. Every other time, the Obama's point out that 95% White Iowa voted for him. So, why are we suppose to be kind and gentle to Obama?? This is politics and blacks would benefit more by NOT always crying foul when something is mentioned about blackness. Obama first played the race card. He admitted this in the Nevada debates. So, get over it!

do not forget BAYARD RUSTIN today

Another Cry Baby. If Obama cant stand the heat then get out of the kitchen. Go HILLARY !!!!!

Maybe Bill should join Hillary for the debate tonight so they can take on Obama as a tag team.

I have one question. Is Bill Clinton a Vice Presidential candidate? He sure acts like one. Will he overshadow Hillary. Should Bill Clinton take part in the Democratic Debates?

Mr. Clyburn is absolutely correct. I am a female African-American registered voter and if HIllary Clinton is the democrate nominee for President, I will vote for anyone but Hillary. I belong to a very large organization and 70% of that group feels the same way and a very large % of my family does to. It is time to get off the Clinton Plantation. Who in their right mind would want scandal prone Bill Clinton to occupy the White House again. And what woman in her right mind would stay with a man who fooled around in HER HOUSE right under her NOSE. They deserve each other.

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;

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!!!

Bill Clinton's behaviour has been completely tactless, and despite what claims the media makes about the Obama camp toting a race card, I sure didn't get that impression at all.

Despite who you plan to vote for, anyone who's watching this circus can see that the Obama camp has been playing in a more fair way than I've ever seen any politicical campaign in the past. People used to respect Bill Clinton, especially after eight years of the Bush administration, but now he's become this spiteful and tactless attack dog.

Even if Clinton wins the nomination, there's no way she's going to unite Americans... The fight for the nomination alone has been incredibly divisive. Obama has a deep vision for America, if people just hear him explain himself they'll respect where he's coming from. The more I listen to Hillary and Bill Clinton, the more I feel disgusted and the more I question why I respected them in the first place.

Leave it to Bill and Hill to play old dirty Washington politics. That is why they will lose this election. I'm tired of this political bashing. Hillary can't compete with Obama without resorting to dirty politics. She distorts every statement that comes out of Obama's mouth, eg, the comment regarding Reagan or the comment about Obama's biggest weakness. I can actually believe what comes out Obama's mouth and I can't say the same for the Clintons. That is their biggest problem. It just goes to show you how disingenuous they are and gives you more ammunition on why we shouldn't vote for them. Hillary is so good at changing the subject when she doesn't want to respond to a questions. What does that show you about her character? Its tells me that she can't be trusted to speak the truth when it matters and that is a fatal flaw which has been exposed throughout her campaign. Maybe it's a genetic flaw.

He is exactly right. Its unfair that I hear comments from President Clinton just as much as i hear them from any other presidential candidate. He is not running! I understand him being visible but not to the point that he is a part of the everday discussion and media stories.

Cyburn cannot put a TEFLON suit around Obama. Obama has to take his lumps like every other politician. You cant CODDLE the guy .

Is he going to DEMAND the Republicans CHILL on poor Obama ?

What about the Taliban ? Is he going to tell them to MELLOW OUT on poor President Obama ?

Clyburn thinks Obama should be able to walk around on his high and mighty UNITER platform without ever facing challenge to it ? Adversity?

No? Just a free ride?

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“I think they would say in Gullah-Geechee country, he needs to chill a little bit. I hope he understands what that means,” Clyburn told John Roberts on CNN’s American Morning.
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Well Rep. Clyburn, this is what it means in Gullah-Geechee country: Sen. Obama has South Carolina and Illinois realistically. After that what. Enough heat left for Sen. Clinton to keep rolling victories.

On the other hand by your utterings and Sen. Obama's false pretense stance on MLK, Democrats as a whole may stand to loose a bit going into the final presidential contest after the primaries.

So unless of course you are a spoiler of sorts, as they say in Gullah-Geechee country, why not you chill a bit from now on.

Wow!!!!
Everyone comes in defence of a baby Obama. I don't think Bill is using foul language or racial tones to it. Clyburn needs to take a chill pill. All this shows Obama is too sensitive to be even running as a president. go home obama

I think Bill Clinton needs to get over not being the president. He had his turn. God forbid if his wife wins, he'd walk all over her. We don't need Bill Clinton back in the White House.

Perhaps, Clyburn should chill a bit too and remember that the United States of America enjoys freedom of speech. Why is he running interference for Obama the whiner? Bravo, Bill Clinton! Keep talking!

Senator Obama,
You have the stuff to take on Both Clintons!!!!

The one that needs to chill is Clyburn. He instigated all the racial tensions with his prior comments. What is he trying to do now? Did not see him telling Michele or Oprah to chill!

it looks that the skin color play an important role in this election

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.

If you really care about America, please show us that your not just power hungry politicians that do and say anything to get elected!!