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Sen. Obama should stop replying the Clintons, and tell the country his plan.
They (the Clintons and the Press) are using this method to distract your goal.
Be focus and ignore them quickly.

Well, I think all hope is not lost for Obama. Every obstacle could be an opportunity for a miracle. Obama could use this heated attack to prove his maturity and make an impact. An eye for an eye may not always play out well. Where there is hatred bring love, where there is strive bring calm. Obama's posture in this can serve him both good and bad. The Clinton are bomarding Obama to get him frustrated and distablized. It is a strategy to bring out the worst in him.

The MAJOR DIFFERENCE between what Bill and Hillary are doing, and Barak and Michelle are doing is this:

ANY TIME MO makes a derogatory statement, it is attributed to Barack.

Whereas Hillary Clinton is attempting to play innocent. Notice in the debate, when Obama responded to one of Bill's attacks upon him, she stated, "He's not here" "I didn't say that"– BULL! She is as responsible for Bill's role in the campaign as Barack is for Michelle's– and it's repulsive to me that she's being such a hypocrite.

I was actually sympathetic towards her, too– now I see why so many people despise Hillary Clinton.

(Still would probably vote for her over a Repub, though)

Keep up the hope and fight on Barack! You surely are competing against a former
President and a First Lady. If you prevail it will be like winning against an incumbent; if you lose it will be because you are fighting against two odds.
As for the Clintons its clear they are trying to go round the constitution and get back to the White House for another term. Otherwise what's so important for them that they want to achieve that they could not do in the eight years they were in the White House? I think the Clintons' agenda to go back to The White House is personal and not for America's sake. They must be anxious to repair the damages caused by Bill's escapades in the corridors of the White House among other things. This whole thing is just too personal for Clintons!

CNN DEMOCRATS ALL THE WAY-OBAMA IS YOUR MAN! I WILL NEVER WATCH CNN AGAIN! WHAT A BRUNCH OF CRAT!

with everything that is going on in the world i don't think time need to be spent on who did what and when. tell me what you intend to do to bring us out of this mess we are in in iraq, the economy, social security and health care. after the debate last night any respect i had for hillery clinton was lost. it seems like as soon as she starts slipping in the poles she starts attacking obama. hillery please talk about what you intend to do when you become president. let your husband leave the campaign trail and go charm the women.

WAY TO GO BILL!!! Why didn't you just cut to the chase, go on CNN and say "Don't vote for my wife because she can't possibly do the job by herself!" Seriously, what a way to undermine your wife…I bet she never saw that coming too. You just couldn't stay out of the light could you? It's almost like watch reality show with celebrities in rehab. I would think anyone with half a brain would wake up and finally realize that is is exactly why Hillary Clinton was always the worst possible presidential candidate because of one simple fact – WAY TOO MUCH BAGGAGE!!!!!

Yep, we Americans do have the shortest memories in the world. Do you know how many old republicans will come out of the woodwork just to vote against her? And another note…do we really want her as President with the full understanding (and they've both made it perfectly clear) that she's going to depend on the advice from a man who continuously lied to her before, AND THE COUNTRY? Yeah, so he's not the first Prez to get caught with his pants down. At least they weren't stupid enought to go on national television and lie about it. Oh, and if you're going to constantly lie as world leader, at least let it be for a good reason like assasination, arms deals, you know, important crap it!!!!

Oh yeah, and let's not forget about the Republicans. I'm sure they just couldn't wait for this insanity to start. They knew it was coming/ I bet right now, they're probably all holding hands, jumping up and down, skipping around in circles. With a little patience, they can simply step back and wait for the Clinton's do what they've always done — self destruct.

So Bill, YOU'RE NOT RUNNING — LET IT GO! And Hillary, if you REALLY want to be taken seriously and get your shot at the "big chair", get your husband in check and fight your own battles. Then again, maybe this IS the only way you have a chance of winning against the "Boys".

why are Hillary and Bill Clinton deliberatly attacking Obama? This Shows they have no confidence on themselves. At least Obama knows the Americans national anthem. Hillary, before critisizing someone like Obama, first you have to know the national anthem! ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

go hillary

Of course Obama did not suspect he would be running against two Clintons because he made the reasonable assumption that President Clinton would respect the decorum and dignity of the Presidency at least to the extent that Bush senior did in 2000 when junior ran. His mistake was that he underestimated the depravity of the Clintons. I supported Bill Clinton in 92′ and 96′ but have been utterly appalled at the gutter campaign the Clintons have waged against Barack Obama.

boo hoo hoo, poor Obama is being picked on. It would be nice if we were in a world where politics didn't center around not your own merits so much, but on the faults of your opponents. Don't throw the mud if you can't stand getting dirty senator.

Why does CNN delete your posts if you mention that Hillary got elected because her husband pardoned criminals for votes in a state she did not even live in. Can't handle the truth or do you secretly still love her and the Clintons?

The only thing scarier than the Clintons lies, scandels and dirty deeds is the fact that they still have so called media outlets in their back pocket.

Don't be fooled this is still the Clinton News Network.

Jessica said that "Hillary is the strongest, most-accomplished, intelligent woman in the Democratic Party. " Sadly I couldn't agree more.
Not great praise for Democrat women.

NEVER OBama…only hillary or STAY AT HOME IN NOV….

When Senator Clinton was referring to "us" and "we" during the debate, was she referring to the former president and her? If so, wasn't it interesting that she distanced herself from him in responding to Senator Obama's reference to the former president's distortion of Obama's remarks about Reagan? Does she get to play both sides of the game?

I would be pleased if Hillary becomes president because she is first female-president.
And also I would be pleased if Obama becomes president because he is first African-American president.
And I also pleased if one becomes president because she is first African-American female president.
and Hyspenic, Asian….

So.. please just win the Democrats!

So Senator Obama doesn't know who he is running against. Perhaps this man who many say is a gifted orator should keep in mind the words of a fellow Democrat, one who had great gifts with the spoken word and a deep well of strength to help him wage the battles necessary to effect real change. Those words were "I do not run for the Presidency merely to oppose any man but to propose new policies. I run because I am convinced that this country is on a perilous course and because I have such strong feelings about what must be done, and I feel that I'm obliged to do all I can." That candidate was Robert F. Kennedy.

Senator Obama, you are no Robert F Kennedy. He would never characterize President Reagan as "transformative" and leave listeners to believe it was a favorable characterization. Reagan was diametrically opposed to everything, everything, RFK stood for, worked for, and died fighting for!

Transformative!! At the end of 1980 the cumulative National Debt stood at $930,210,000,000 (that's billion with a "b"). When he left office it stood at $2,684,392,000,000. In Short, in eight years, Reagan nearly tripled a debt it took over 200 years to accumulate, pushing it up to $2,684,392,000,000. That 2.7 trillion! This after running a campaign that said we could cut taxes, increase spending on the military, AND BALANCE THE BUDGET. Man, that's transformation! No, a better characterization would be a BIG, FAT, LIE.

If Senator Obama isn't even willing to take on the myth of Republicant fiscal responsibility, to take on the lodestar of Republicant fiscal irresponsibility, namely, Ronald Reagan, then what is he willing to stand up and fight for?

Senator Obama, it is one thing to reach across the aisle to, it's another to seep their transgressions under the rug and help perpetuate one of the worst lies in American history. That lie is that Republicants are fiscally responsible.

I am a black female

I am obligated to the oval office to place the best person in the white house, not the black person, white person. latino person, female person, or male person.

Hillary is my chose.

Some democrate and independent voters made a big mistake voting for GWB in 2000 believing in the 'change' 'family value' and 'likable' slogan, i bet they reget their vote.

GWB turn into a monster.

Democrate and independent voters allow theyself to be side tracked by Bush and Carl Rove to punish Al Gore for Clinton Sins.

Now everybody to complaine about the BUSH CLINTON DYNASTY, people you had the chance to end the dynasty in 2000, don't punish Hillary for your mistake.

Obama isn't whining. He has to answer the Clintons lies. The country is on to them by now. Bill is a discrase. Even the dem. elites such as Kennedy and Kerry are for Obama.
The repubs want Hillary. They can sure run against her.
Hillary wants Edwards to stay in to take votes from Obama.

My comment is that our four fathers( who were human),wrote the political process to elect ONE president to run this country ,Why are we so complacent and won't rewrite that process,(We are Human) Have a group of people to run this country. This country is made up of many races and two genders. This is a great chance to have them all.
P.S. I like them all ,They all have great points. Why do I have to choose ONE?

I Like the number 5.

Jack,

Why are you annoyed by my comment? Don't you see any thruth to it? We are a society of 300, 000, 000. Does someone need to be a family of Bush or Clinton to be a president?

I will never vote for the Clintons if "they" become the nominee. I will go vote for any republican candidate. That is what I will do.

However, Obama will be the nominee and we will see a big CHANGE in our country. We will have a fresh start and get our dignity back in the face the world.

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Jack ny, ny January 21, 2008 7:42 pm ET

As long as you are awake, it is good enough. Don't worry about others.
So annoying.
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DEWITT January 21, 2008 7:22 pm ET

1988: Bush

1992: Clinton

1996: Clinton

2000: Bush

2004: Bush

2008: Another CLINTON?

Is that what you people want? PLEASE WAKE UP!!!!!!!

The more I hear Sen. Clinton, the more her voice is like nails on a blackboard. I'm willing to live with that. What I'm unwilling to live with is her duplicity and arrogance. Although a lifelong liberal, I'll not be voting for her regardless of who her opponent might be. To my way of thinking, she's an ideologue in the same mold as President Bush, albeit on another part of the political spectrum. We don't need another ideologue but a mature adult with a willingness to adjust to circumstance. While undecided on the other major democrat party candidates, I'll not vote for an true believer.

Okay America ,let me be the one to give you the scope on the healthcare bill.If you are so concerned.I live in Massachettes ,We have universal healthcare which is mandated.Majority of the citizens here be it white or black can't afford it .So guess what we get penalized at the end of the year through taxes if you do not have health ins.Truth be told it all sounds good when you say universal healthcare but at the end not everyone can afford it.I am a white indie but I would like to see Obama win the elections then I at least I can leave this earth knowing we are moving forward Instead of stuck at one place.The man is half white.My grandkids are half and I would like to leave this earth knowing someone like Obama can bring us all together .The Clintons have been in public for too long ,We will never know who they are working with or what their tru intentions are for running so vigorously .Lets get a fresh face n a new outlook on our government and maybe this will truly be a change.

Obama is the clear willer in tonights debate.

The Clinton campaign is built to divide and detour and conquer, with personal attack, innuendos and untruths, rather than debating the issues and differences and advantages that may exist. What really bothers me is that the Clintons don't seem to care that their tactics are divisive and detrimental to race relations, well so much for the Clinton’s love of America, race relations and unity, they have proven themselves to be dividers, and the debris of this lands this month during the celebration of Martin Luther Kings Birthday celebration and amidst the pictures on TV of white supremacist walking around in Jena Louisiana with lynches in their hands, yes this day over 40 years from the Civil Right movement, January 21, 2008.

Hillary has voted wrong on the war and several different bills, Bill Clinton brought us NAFTA, which has caused Americans millions of jobs and is threatening to destroy the middle class. Obama is ready, he has the foresight and knows how to make the right choices for America, Obama is a uniter and can successfully negotiate across aisles, boarders and oceans of the world, Obama is the one.

Obama was right on target. Obama is not running against Bill. The press is giving Bill so much attention, when they do that they need to preference every thing he says with a fact check monitor, just to keep them honest. I personally have been turned off with Bill and trully believe that Bill is expecting to one the White house, not Hillary. It's ashame that we can elect another president for another by coming in thrugh the back door, and putting his wife out there as the candidate, when it is clear that Bill is the candidate.

I am sickened by the back-and-forth between Clinton and Obama–I fear that they each will alienate the other's supporters so badly that Democrats will be unable to pull back together once the presidential candidate has been chosen. Winning the election will depend upon having all the voters turn out. I want to hear policies and programs, not about who might have said what, when. The debate made me lean toward Edwards. whereas I had been deciding between Clinton and Obama until now.

I am so glad she showed her true colors tonight for all to see.

Yuck.

I am a life-long, dedicated Democrat who was a huge fan and supporter of President Clinton, but I am disgusted, angry and ashamed of his behavior in this race. As a citizen he has every right to campaign for his spouse, but as a former president he should be held to a higher standard. He should tell us why we want to vote for Hilary, not why we shouldn’t vote for the other two excellent candidates. He needs to be positive, not negative. He has turned this into a nasty, negative campaign that would make Karl Rove proud. I always felt that our party was above that but I was wrong. He is turning this into a referendum on him, and taking attention away from the crucial issues that we face today. If she is the eventual nominee, you can bet the Republicans will use him and his behavior in the campaign this fall to motivate their base.

Obama is shameless. His thin record is studied and it is not holding up. Instead of defending himself and his unaccomplished experience he is crying "FAUL" becuase Bill Clinton is making it an issue. Go spend a term or two in the Senate, get some work under your belt and come back in a future election. Are Bill Clinton and Oprah equals?

don't you dare make this the only thing that sticks from this WHOLE debate — my GOD PLEASE CNN

Someone tell Bill Clinton that the Constitution does not allow him to run for a third term. Hillary doesn't seem to understand.

New Yorker, NYC

A well-educated person has more than a list of Degree. I know PhDs that are less educated than HS graduates…

Senator Obama is not just a man, but a strong gentle man. He tried in every way not to go on the attack. But even the best of us can only take so much. Plus, I believe that Senator Obama should defend his record. And, if he were not the frontrunner, he would not be attacked. I find it interesting that Senator Clinton was so emotional and passionate when talking about her love for the country, but just last week when she was confronted about her family situation, her voice did not crack one time. I have long respected President Bill and Senator Hillary Clinton, but up to now, they have shown their true colors, and their colors certainly are not red, white and blue.

Seems to me that in a battle of ethics, the Clintons don't have a leg to stand on.

Why do people keep commenting on Bill's affair? What does that have to do with Hillary's run for the presidency?

You don't like the Clintons because Bill lied to the public about having an affair, is that it? The only difference between Bill Clinton and the rest of the presidents in United States history is that he got caught. Stay the hell out of their bedroom and marital issues. It's none of your business.

You want to cast those stones? Go ahead and tell me why Obama has lied so much to you, his devoted "followers" about his past? Why can't the man give a straight answer about anything? Why has it been proven that Obama's "autobiography" is no more than a great work of FICTION? Why does he want to keep his life a secret from YOU, his brainwashed followers?

Demand to know who Obama is and what he stands for. Reject his speeches….as this helps, little by little, recover from the spell his brainwashing speech writers have cast on you.

Kathy, no. That's finite for me.

I agree with the comment re Michelle Obama. She has been out there running her mouth…only she isn't as articulate as Bill. The press hasn't said a thing about her comment "if you can't run your own house, how can you run the White House?" If Bill had said anything like that (which is a very low blow coming from a woman…is she so sure Obama is true blue) the press would make it headline news across the country…for 2 weeks or at least until Obama could win a few more states.

to 1971 guy I do not like someone telling others how to vote. I will vote and if it counts (Ihope). It will be for the right man or woman but not Hillary. The Clintons have not been playing fair.

I repeat "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" Need we say more!

Watching the debate…Go Barack! Toughness with finesse.

obama will use the race factor to his advantage. just wait and watch. sad thing is obama doesn't have slave roots and do not fight for african americans. i really hope my brothers and sisters will not be blinded by the color factor; that obama is black and he is right.

The man can't even say the Pledge of Allegience, let alone put his religon before the Presidency how does he expect to run a country he doesn't put first in his life? How can we count on a man that wont be putting us first. The president has to be able to be President and put things such as religon and family in 2nd that's just how it is, there's a reason for seperation of church and State.

Look at Pinnocho Obama Nose Grow.

Has anyone noticed that Hillary has packed on a couple of pounds? When was her last medical exam?

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

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

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

This is not to be taken lightly. I have never seen dirty poltics like Bill and Hillary Clinton's tactics.

ONLY CLINTON -08 or stay home in Nov dems

enomisa
I complete agree with you. I have Dual BS in EE/CE and MS in EE/CE I support Hillary Clinton with out doubt. And My that also my Well Educated Friends support Hillary Clinton.
i know for a fact the African American Community in the NYS Support Sen. Hillary Clinton.

iF Barrack Hussein Obama is such a Uniter Why did he call Senator Hillary Clinton the senator from Punjabi. I think that is a racist comment. I my self african american was pissed because he make that comment against my Indian Wife. I think Mr. Hussein Obama need some education about world. Not be a George W. Bush.
When he was running against the Republicans in Il . He was against Keyes. Any one against Mr. Keye would've won.

Don't you love the Pundits comments that Obama has to appeal to more than blacks. How easily they forget, Obama won in Iowa. Some of these guys are truly talking out of the side their heads.

Bill Clinton was impeached and if any of you read the Article I of the constitution you would have read this:

"Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law."

But Hillary says BIll will be an Ambassador, in which he cannot. He cannot even enjoy the office of honor, nor is he to paid as an ex president for speeches. When will people read.

Guys, do not let the media sway your opinion. Look up the issues.Study and Vote your true beliefs. The media spins and is causing so much chaos. I am from SC. This is not a racially divided state. We do not worship the Confedrate Flag. However, you would not know that from watching the news.
Today is a good example of how media spins. I was at the MLK Day at the Dome celebration. Edwards, Obama and Clinton all spoke. Clinton had a huge African American support group there, hundreds of signs and supporters. However, CNN reported and showed the footage of all three speaking. MSNBC ran the exact same footage. On CNN, we did not see the Hillary supporters, and when they showed her speak there was not sound of the cheering crowd. However, Obama and Edwards audio was left on. MSNBC showed the same footage and Clinton had as much cheering if not more. I was there, so I know our community is supporting Hillary. Was this a technical issue, or is the media trying to make it appear that Clinton has little support from the African American community. Hope my post makes it on. After the event, hundreds of people poured into the Clinton headquaters. Not reported. It was also reported that Obama was the only one to march in the march. That is true, but the news failed to report that Clinton was supposed to march, but her flight was delayed. Not her fault. However, the unbalanced reporting made it look like Obama cared more and had more supporters. From a real I-report. It was even. Only Edwards had little support here. This is the media telling part of the story and we all need to be careful of what we believe and see on TV.

The 'Clinton' brand is like a Chinese made product.

this is suppose to be someone's fault. What is going to be next?

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Ron, Bronx, NY January 21, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Anybody with a properly funtioning brain knows that Michelle Obama is no Bill Clinton. Clinton is an ex-president with an armada of political connections and to even suggest that Michelle's support for her husband comes even close to the type of influence Bill Clinton's support has for his wife is misguided.

He's also running against the media, including CNN – who clearly favors Clinton. Has anybody else noticed that every time there is a story about the 3 candidates, like the one on the CNN homepage right now – Hillary's picture is first, Obama's second, and Edward's third. Further,they always seem to choose a flattering picture of Clinton, and the worst pictures they can find of the other two. Is that not clearly bias?

I am really furious at Bill Clinton's nasty attacks on Obama and I hope it backfires on the Clintons big-time. The good cop, bad cop strategy of the Clintons is transparent and revelatory of how they are not good enough for what is needed in this country and in the world because what is needed is statespersonship, not politics as usual.

Obama conveys a sense of integrity in thought and speech that seems as unique as it is genuine. I'm nearly over my love affair with Bill which, like many things Sixties-ish, has felt so good for so long. It's all beginning to seem as adolescent as it actually is at this post-9/11, post-modernist, deconstructed moment that will not be over for a long, long time….We need something much better than Bush, Bill or Hillary.

In addition, I resent what seems to be Hillary and Bill's sense of entitlement regarding the presidency. Just because they want it so badly doesn't mean they deserve it, as they seem to think.

As long as you are awake, it is good enough. Don't worry about others.
So annoying.
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DEWITT January 21, 2008 7:22 pm ET

1988: Bush

1992: Clinton

1996: Clinton

2000: Bush

2004: Bush

2008: Another CLINTON?

Is that what you people want? PLEASE WAKE UP!!!!!!!

Bill and Hillary had their turn for eight years in the white house. The country was divided and highly polarized. Bill left Osama Bin Laden loose when he could have gotten him, he left almost a million African slaughtered between the Tutsi and Hutsi when he could have helped but because therer were black and worth less, he looked the other way. He went and committed US war machine to drive away Milosovich in the middle of Europe. He keep deceiving the old demogues in the Black community and unfortunately been called the first Black president. Young and educated white, Latinos and black who wants a new direction are supporting Barack. The Clintons are now waging all sorts of distortion againt the Illinois Senator. Barack is a rising start and many young Americans are looking for a unifying figure just like JFK to lead us. The Clintons are in the black churches for their vote period. I will vote for Barack if he wins the nomination. If the mudslinging continue, I will pitch my tent with Jonh Mccain. These are great Americans with decency not filandre and impeached devisive clowns.

Samuel,

I support Hillary Clinton, and I would like to answer your questions.

1. The premise of your first question is incorrect. Hillary Clinton has earned the support of 174 super delegates. Barack Obama has only earned the support of 84. Super delegates are senators, governors and other prominent political leaders in the Democratic Party. Barack Obama may have won several super delegates, but he did not win more than Hillary. In fact, she's bested him two-fold. If the second part of your statement is true, that senators from southern states support Barack Obama, then I think the Democratic Party needs to consider what that means. We are electing a nominee for the Democratic Party. The Republicans will elect their own nominee. We don't need a Conservative Republican vs. "Independent" or "Moderate" option in 2008. We need Republican vs. Democrat (and hopefully vs. Independent). Let's choose a Democrat to represent our party.

2. I am 25. I graduated from law school in May. I consider myself "young" and "intelligent." And, from my viewpoint, I think the college students are supporting Barack Obama b/c they like his rhetoric. He is inspirational, and they want to be inspired. (And, honestly, the smartest people I know do not support Barack Obama…they support Hillary, Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, or John Edwards. College is all about doing what it takes to fit in. Right now, supporting Obama is what it takes to fit in). However, they do not realize that Hillary can be equally inspiring. She may not be able to captivate an audience in the same way that Obama can, but she can still captivate an audience. And, I believe Hillary is the strongest, most-accomplished, intelligent woman in the Democratic Party. She has overcome so much to achieve such great things for women, children, minorities, and the American people during her life. I support Hillary because she has accomplished and will accomplish great things for America. Whenever you find yourself threatened by Hillary, please, at least, remember that. And, when you wonder what those great things are (because I realize most of the people on this blog are going to jump at that comment), please take the time to look up her life story. Don't just jump to the conclusion that she hasn't done anything. If nothing else, she deserves our respect for her life's work thus far.

And, on a side note, I find it offensive that you assume that Americans who did not go to college are "unintelligent." Every person has the right to vote, and no one person's vote is more important or less informed than another's simply because s/he did not go to college. My family lives in Iowa. None of them when to college. Yet, they spent hours pouring through all the information they could find before deciding to caucus for Hillary Clinton.

Texas January 21, 2008 6:56 pm ET
Obama, you are going to have to be extra strong, for you are up against the evil in this fight."

How is it possible for someone to use such words? The evil? If I only looked at how Obama supporters speak and write, I would just go far away from them and their idol. I wouldn't consider being associated with such a crowd. Sir/Madame, you don't do any service to your candudate.

President Hillary Clinton and Vice President Bill Clinton.
Please Bill, step down and let Billary do her own campaing work. I respect you alot, you campained with no president behind you and you still won because you were the best for the job. Let Billary make it on her own. It will happen if its meant to be. If not We will all support B. Obama for change.

…Crazy. Never ceased to imagine that Hils ultimate revenge would be a deep-throat from a young lad at the oval office! This might be the whole purpose of the Hil '08 campaign. Check your brains Bill. You've hurt your wife, your family, decieved your congress and your country. Hil '08 is nemesis in disguise!!

Hey Barack,

If you can't stand the heat, don't run for president.

1988: Bush

1992: Clinton

1996: Clinton

2000: Bush

2004: Bush

2008: Another CLINTON?

Is that what you people want? PLEASE WAKE UP!!!!!!!

I don't like stepping in on the side of Hillary. I oppose her as president and if she is on the ticket I could comfortably write in Charles Manson and be confident I was picking the better candidate. On this issue however I have to side with her or at least against Obama. The Clintons are running a political campaign. Whatever tactics they use are calculated to get votes. Obamas campaign is doing the same. Crying that they are not being fair is an admission that he can't handle running for president. The Bush campaign used far dirtier and cruel attacks against John Kerry. Would crying about it have got him more votes? If Barack Obama can't handle this minor sniping in the primaries he will be destroyed by the Republican spin machine. Also if he can't handle the campaign, how could he handle the job of president. I am not an Obama supporter but I would cheerfully vote for him over Hillary and over most of the Republican hopefuls but I am not going to get the chance to vote for him if he doesn't man up and fight Hillary on her own terms.

One other thing, we don't know if Barack would have even won a second term in the Senate.

This is for Samuel
I and everyone I know who support Hillary Clinton ARE college educated and quite articulate, intellectual , well read and well versed.
Sorry Buddy, you bought the media myth.
Senators from RED states are Republican and support Obama because they think he will cave in under their pressure. They KNOW that Hillary won't. They know that she will DO what she promises, and that scares them.
Those are the answers in a nutshell.

Bill didn't act respectively.
No wonder if he is on Hillary's back.

This careless action only will make more support for the Obama's side..

Bravo Obama!
The change of the world will be on your hand one day!

OK, finally had it with the blue dress and the I didn't have sex. It's been ten years, can you guys get over it, his wife has. We need a D win not someone who will not fight without calling a foul. Remember 2000 and 2004? The Republicans will bring up all of Obama's dealings here with Tony, Rod, Jesses, Jr. (the south surburb airport), Alex (the mob treasure, Todd (the son that inheritated his fathers office) and so on and so on. He can talk the talk, but not walk the walk. And, one of the first things I would bring up is Big O's boyfriend, Studman and his partnership with Armstrong Williams, how did he benefit from the Department of Education dollars for no child left behind. The media is afraid to vet him, but the Republicans won't be. He needs to clean up his stuff and come back in 8 years. And really be Mr. Clean.

The last I checked Obama's spouse was campaigning for him as well! Does he expect his spouse to make her best effort to support him, than he should not expect any less of other spouses, beside this is a cakewalk compared to what he can expect from the Slash and Burn republicans! As one prominent republican in congress said, “they eat their young” so Obama would be their desert !

The Clinton's are setting this country, and the DEM party back a few decades. Didn't they get the memo? We don't want politics as usual. We don't won't dirty politicians whose backgrounds and visions are so weak that they need to use dirty politics and constant attacks to win. We don't want you anymore Clinton. Go retire, you've had your day.

I'll never vote for Hillary! She is bad for the country! We need a new party, because Hillary and her supporters represent that worst aspects of the Democratic party. Let's start a new party based on sound policies and unity amongst all types of Americans!!!

BUSH?CLINTON?BUSH?CLINTON? And you people wonder why things don't change?

Obama is whining about the Clintons?? Give me a break – what would he do when he came up against Bin Laden or other people who may talk about him…cry to the media who will reassure him he is next to God and bash whoever may not like him. Obama needs to grow up – this is the real world he cannot live behind his color anymore…it's deeper than that. Is this the type of leader we want/need?

Watch him carefully over the next few weeks..his true personality is starting to show. And what's up with his wife – she's never around…makes one wonder. At least all the other candidates have a spouse who shows they support them.

PS Bill may be over zealous protecting his wife as goodhusbands do.

You people are saying that Obama is whining?

Im a Libertarian who likes Ron Paul, but Obama is my second choice. Hillary is a fake who will say anything to get into the White House. You people are saying that Obama is "whining", was it not Hillary who became "emotional?" How does being the first lady qualify as experience?

Shes blowing smoke, and she only have her name to stand on.

Paul 08
Obama 08

Obama, you are going to have to be extra strong, for you are up against the evil in this fight.
Remember there are so many of us watching you and praying that you can make it.
The Clinton's think they own everything and everybody, but there are many of us that feel if a person will lie to you he will do anything to win whatever. Clinton has lied to the Americans and shook his finger as he did. He must think we are a stupid group of people that can't see thru him. He is looking very sick so far his health goes he should give it up.
Let those Clinton's talk all they want to, I don't think in the end it will hurt you
I am McCain age and I retired to give the younger people a chance. I believe in our younger ones taking over. That's what we train them for. When you get to your 70's and apply for a job for 8 years, I hope he talks about getting older. His wife looks young, but he shows his age. He may be strong right now, but when you get into your 70's you health begans to take a toll. Even two years under the stress of being President is hard to understand how he will make it. He says he loves his country, but if he really does, then he would realize his age and do the best for the Americans and let the younger take over..

The Clinton's are scumbags, and I don't care what they do and even if Hillary does win. A scumbag family like that will never get my vote. I'll vote for Mccain instead, or I'll vote for Obama if he runs as an independent.

Obama is fighting not only an uphill battle but also fighting with bags of sea sand tied around his legs and sand.

From the perspective of a soccer player, he enters every state already down by 3 before the refree blows the commencement whistle. Think about having to play a soccer match with an an opponent and your opponent is always awarded 3 goals even before the game begins.

Pre awarded goal #1: Hillary's husband was once an 8 yr term president. She receives free popularity.
'" "" #2: Bill Clinton had already built an infrastructure for her to run with. Obama has to start from the scratch.

Pre awarded goal #3: Can an african american win the presidency?

Gotta love the blind Hilary supporters who think he's whining. Did you scream whining when HRC was on meet the press stating 50 billion times that Obama's camp was the one trying to twist things? How about when she cried on TV when she felt the nod was slipping from her? Maybe my Webster doesn't have the complete definition of whining?

Aeolus-

I don't work for any campaign.

But to answer your question…. probably just as many posters that work for the Clinton campaign!

Obama '08

If Hillary is gonna be President, she's got to show she can stand up for herself. I have no doubt she can, but I'd like to see her do it without Bill.

I'm just wondering….how many of you work for Barack's campaign?

Right on NYC Democrat. I am completely turned off by the Clinton campaign's dirty tactics over the last week. The way that they are take half-quotes from Obama and chiding him on his opposition to the war is just dishonest and reminds me of what I hate about politics. How can they bash Obama on his war votes when she's voted exactly the same way on every bill??? They want to say that it's not in line with his vocal opposition to the war…Well at least he didn't vote for it. At least he's had the guts to be consistently against it from the beginning. Just because he's not be willing to throw our troops under the bus for it he shoudn't be derigated. The Clinton's have really lowered the bar in the last week. I just hope the American people don't reward them for it as well.

Bill Clinton did to the democratic party what a certain intern did to Bill.

The reason Bush got elected was because most of America was/is disgusted by Bill Clinton. I know the dems love him, but most of the rest of us don't.

I don't like Bush at all, but I'll gladly see another republican administration before another Clinton.

My vote #1 Obama, #2 McCain. Let's choose a leader who will bring people together.
Unity '08

Just because Obama is calling out the Clintons for their lies and deception doesn't mean he's whining. It means he is taking a stand, which is exactly what he says he plans to do. That is not whining, and it is not weakness, it is a kind of honest leadership. When the political process gets ridiculous, he is able to make a joke. When Bill partially quotes what he says, he calls him on it. When Bill is the reason that Hillary is in the campaign, and he is channeling the negative comments that the Clinton campaign want to keep apart from Hillary, he points it out.

I think that is strong leadership, not a glass jaw or a whimper.

If Russia continues to move away from Democracy or violates human rights in Chechnya. If China continues to violate trade agreements by disregarding safety standards, don't we want a president who will call them on it?

Why would you call that weakness? I would call that strength and integrity.

In the end, Hillary and the whole Clinton machine owe too many favors and are in the political machine too much to really make an unpopular stand or an unconventional stand, which is what we need in a leader.

We don't need the Clintons to try and pass the same Health Care legislation they failed to pass 12 years ago. We need a leader who can change the view of the US internationally. Experience is important, but leadership qualities don't come from 25 years of favors and back-door politics.

A true leader can quickly rise to the top, which is why Obama is doing so well. He is fresh and inspirational. I wish some of the Clinton supporters who are blindly following her or claiming that her experience will make a difference could take a little more of a chance on a candidate that we can actually believe and believe in.

For once I would like to see the people of this country look at all the candidates, listen and study their positions on all the issues, and then vote in their own best interest. It makes absolutely no sense to me to see a white man driving an old rusty pickup truck, asking for chicken backs in the grocery store, living in a trailer park and goes out and gets in his pitiful truck that has a REPUBLICAN STICKER AND A VOTE FOR GEORGE BUSH AND SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. It would be sad if there were only one man of this description, but there are thousands.

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

type in Hillary no wire hangers in you tube and you will see the real Hillary

Please Obama hands are just as dirty.. He got caught red handed at the debate for this camping pushing the race card story. He got what he wanted out of the story. Than trys to pretend he had nothing to do with and calls for a truce to act like he is the good guy. Now He lies when He said he would not run ad's in Florida well guess what he has them up and running. Now if Hillary runs ads the media will say she broke the rules first. In C.A. his camp is sending out flyers telling Republican to change parties for the day and vote for him. Do we really want the Republican picking our candidate? Shady. He is no saint

Got to love cnn's onesided views .They mite get that we the people are not dumb. WE CAN CHOSE FOR OURSELFS!!!!!!

Hey Bill, you're not running for office anymore. Keep your mouth shut and let your wife fight her own fight. Unless you just want to suck the support out of your old supporters.

Let's let Americans think for themselves, okay?They, not you, are the ones to decide which candidate is the best. In this case, I no longer feel that your wife is because I don't think she can hold her own. You'll be a great first man, if there's any chance of her being elected, picking up the garage she leaves behind.

Oh, waaaah, Barrack.

Further evidence that Obama doesn't have the brains or strategic foresight to run the country.

It didn't occur to him beforehand that the Clintons would tag team him? Apparently he's not spent a minute studying his rival(s). When one Clinton runs for office, the other one is right there behind him/her. It's a partnership.

If you can't take the heat in the campaign trail kitchen, how the heck are you going to handle foreign affairs?

Everytime Bill Clinton starts to point his finger, all I can think of is "I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN".

I appeal to Barack Obama to speak in more detail about his achievements as a Civil Rights Attorney.
Most poor and blacks will not seek out this information on their own. CNN and The Evening News are often their only source of information. Give them what they NEED to hear.

God Bless,
C.

Anybody with a properly funtioning brain knows that Michelle Obama is no Bill Clinton. Clinton is an ex-president with an armada of political connections and to even suggest that Michelle's support for her husband comes even close to the type of influence Bill Clinton's support has for his wife is misguided.

Wallace,, weren't you most likely a major beneficary of affirmative action, thanks to Bill Clinton?
Jimmy, if you want Bush back you are one sick puppy
If Obama can't stand the attacks now, how can he hope to survive the onslaught that is in store if he should get the nomination!
Face it now, politics is a nasty business. It is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude to survive.
Look at what the republicans are throwing at McCain. Now that is nasty, really nasty.

Just because he is speaking on behalf of his wife I don't consider that down and dirty. I think what people fell to realize that she's his wife first and he should support her. SO PEOPLE PLEASE GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA just need to man up and get his issues across, lets move on now.

PLEASE BARRY! QUIT CRYING LIKE A BABY…

Is Hillary running again Michelle Obama too since she continues to run her big mouth with irresponsible comments like, "AIN'T NO WHITE PEOPLE IN IOWA"

Barack is running along Racial Lines and it's shameful

Now we are seeing the real Bill Clinton – down and dirty, win at all costs. He has no sense of fair play. Barack has stayed above it all until he was forced to respond to lies coming from Bill Clinton. Hillary thinks it protects her image but she is way wrong.

you need fresh blood in WH??? Are you out of your mind??? AMerica is in worst shape in last 7 years. Recession is here and your want to experiment. Yes 7 years ago it was good time to experiment. Today it is time to play safe. If economy was booming then yes my thinking would be to take more risk.
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Allen barcomb January 21, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I think we need new blood in the goverment with new ideas. Clinton to me is only going backward for this country. And we know we don't need another Bill Clinton in the White House. And People should know that Hillery will take advice from her Husband and not from her own thoughts of doing things. But I know if it is between Hillery and Mckain, I will go with the Replubican for President

Anyone who thinks that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are "not that different" have already drunk the Billary kool-aid. The difference is day and night: between having integrity and honesty (most of all with yourself) and being willing to say and do ANYTHING to regain power. Wanting to become president and feeling that it's your turn are not qualifications for the highest office of the land.

Yes, this life-long Democrat will also vote Republican if it's Hillary vs. McCain in November. BUT it won't be if we work hard and show the country what REAL LEADERSHIP is!

Barack to the future… Obama all the way!!!!!

Obama is a sniveler who can't stand a fight. This shows me that he is a softy and a wimp. We can't afford to have a cry baby in the White House. What would he do as President if a dictator like Hugo Chavez made negative statements about him? Go to the UN and whine and complain about it? He says he's going to fight back at the Clintons, but Obama's complaining and whining is really his way of getting others to do the fighting for him. He's a big talking stuffed suit, and the stuffing is as soft as marsh mellows.

MT- you need to see Michelle barking on utube. She was attacking hillary on personal level. SHe spitting venom like no tomorrow. Check her out the one in red dress.
Obama supporters are living in la la la land.

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MT January 21, 2008 5:06 pm ET

MB Nekog: it's one thing for a spouse to be there, supporting and speaking on behalf of the one running for office — as Michelle Obama has done. It's quite another to have your spouse be the bulldog, spitting venom against your opponent while you can keep your hands clean and maintain "plausible deniability"… classic Billary tactic.

Obama calls it like it is-"IT IS WHAT IT IS"
He "is" running against two Clintons.
People want Bill back in office so they are voting for Hillary. Pitiful.
I could not agree more with the good cop/bad cop analogy-they want Hillary to not look so harsh.
Her whimpering before the last election worked so they are
running with it.
Do you want her whimpering with our foreign leaders? Its not even
her whimpering now-Bill is doing it too.

George as an American, I can tell you that the Clintons are very clever:

The first thing the Clintons do to get a support is to go for their emotions

The second thing is to divide them, and give them a feeling of being special

The third thing is to take way any logical thought

These are the three steps to become a hard-core Clinton supporter.

It will not work this time!

Obama's crying now and the Clintons are going easy on him, yet he can't take it. If he were to get the nomination he'd be torn apart by the Repubes. Repubes will use anything and everything to distort a candidate, they'll swiftboat him with no mercy and will destroy him in the first two months… His lack of backbone and whiny attitude make Obama look more like a novice and very unprepared to take on the Repubes.

Rough and tumble chicago politics? Please. I could see Obama's reaction when Iran detonates its first nuke. "Mr. Ahmednijead, you told us you had no weapons. I was hoping that was accurate. Now I will whine about it on ABC." Wuss, get out of training diapers before you come to school.

The Clinton's have been, and will continue to be outclassed by Barack Obama! This fellow has so much brain power (even over Rhode Scholar Bill), so much attractability, so much persuasiveness that is gaining thousands, that the Clinton's can't do anything but fight dirty. Bill needs to totally step aside. Let Hillary win on her own merits, if she can.

What the American people are witnessing is truly historic. A black man taking on possibly the most powerful politicians on the planet, Bill and Hillary Clinton. Who would have ever thought that a woman, with a husband who's the ex-president of these United States, would be running for president. That's enough history in and of itself. Now you have the drama of a black man also running and he's blown onto the scene in just a few short weeks, or so it seems, to be toe-to-toe with those who never expected to have to fight as hard for what they want.

Barack Obama is a true leader, an inspiration to all Americans, black and white. The Clinton's have been totally outclassed!

As a long time democrat, I have to say that I've lost a huge amount of respect for Bill Clinton lately due to things he is saying while campaigning for Hillary. Integrity is extremely important to me in a politician, and in my eyes, Bill Clinton's integrity has reached a new low.

Why is the media giving so much attention to Mr. Clinton? who cares what he says-is he running? is this what we will be putting up with if gosh forbid she does win? Hasn't the public had enough of him? Do we forget so quickly? Senator Obama don't get suckered in to the Clinton spin-focus on your election issues.

Obama does his dirt, but when the table is turned, he starts whinning about Bill and Hillary, but he will attack Bill and Hillary every chance he gets. Obama, don't put it out if you can't take it.

Quit your whinning Barak!

You made the choice to do some cookin' so don't complain about the heat in the kitchen!

Clinton 08!

I am thoroughly disappointed in President Clinton. It is one thing for a former president of the United States to actively campaign for his wife for the highest office in the greatest land. It is quite another to observe him lying and manipulating statments to help his wife win. It's distasteful. It's very reminiscent of his presidential campaign and the Pres, Bush campaign against Vice-President Gore and Sen, Kerry. It looks like Carl Rove's playbook. It certainly doesn't look presidential. I guess he'll do and say anything to live in the white house again.

C'mon Obama supporters. Let's all make up 10 different screen names and start posting about how Hillary Clinton is a whiner!

Absolutely ridiculous…

Obama '08

WHY

once again, before I go brain dead from reading these post. The only people crying and whinning seem to be here. Clinton does talk issues and policy. You can here it in her rallies and find it on her web-site.Same for Obama and Edwrads. The people not talking issues are you. Where is the passion about healthcare and the economy. If you people put as much energy into solving our countries problems as you do writting tabloid post, we could have cured AIDS. This is what is wrong with America and half you just ignore it. I don't know any of you, but do you this much energy into your community. Why not talk about that instead of Hillary's marriage(ps.none of our business) and Obama's middle name( not his fault). I have read some very intelligent post here, but the majority reads like the National Enquier.
Finally, If your an Obama supporter, why in the world would you vote rebulican if Hillary gets the nomination. Obama will work his butt off to get her elected and vice-versa. They are on the same team. If you like Obama, you have to like Hillary, because when you get down to issues, they are almost identical. I think people here need to ask, those people making this claim are they real, or is thier outside forces trying to split a new and powerful democratic party. Don't fall for the tricks. Hillary or Obama will be great Presidents compared to what we have now and what we have to choose from.

Give me a break. Obama is not whining. He is pointing out what he has been saying all along. That is what is wrong with politics in this country. Politicians are more concerned with getting and keeping their jobs, than doing what is in the best interest of this country.

What Obama is saying, is that the divisive political games are what is wrong. You can not get things accomplished in Washington, by fighting and name calling. I think smart voters will realize this. I don't think the man's feeling are hurt.

While we are talking about boohooing. I don't think I have ever seen a presidential candidate crying on the campaign trail. Talk about weakness. Do you think leaders of Iran, Al-Queda, and others that mean to do us harm, will respect the authority of a woman that was CRYING ON TV, while running for office.

Let's be honest. Obama is the best chance to get on with things. I am not saying the guy is God's answer to a president. But, when you look at the choices we have, no intelligent person can not vote Obama.

I think Barack Obama is a good guy who has a lot of ability. He needs to stop responding to negative comments by saying the same thing about his opponent. I believe in him, but I hope he reads this and takes it seriously. If he didn't do voter intimidation (which I don't think he did), he should just say "I didn't do that", and get on with his life. I thought he said he wouldn't do negative campaigning. Of course Bill Clinton will say stuff like that. Just be positive and don't let it get to you. Be the better candidate. As for Hillary, try to control your husband; don't let him lie about people's votes and stuff like that. It turns people off. It doesn't matter to me what he would have done if he were in the Senate in 2003. You were, and you voted. Do you support your vote now? Tha's what I want to know.

Don,
I am a for real lifetime Democrat and have never not voted the party line. I have been able to vote for almost 40 years. I certainly would not leave my beloved America if Hillary is the candidate but I will not ever vote for her. I have had it with all the career politicians and that is what the Hill & Bill are. I am not sure where my vote will go and am still not committed to anyone.
I sure won't leave the country if she is elected. I will stay and fight for a better candidate.

Hillary Clinton has said time and time again that she has the EXPERIENCE and her record proves it! HUH?

What we have heard, is this: She voted for the bill authorizing the Iraq War, but didn't mean it. She voted against the bill that inserted inspectors into Iraq but forced Bush to come back to Congress to get war authorization, but she always wanted to limit the president's authority. She voted for the Bankruptcy Bill but was pleased it did not pass. She touts her experience but has not indicated what it is she actually did that confirms that experience. She suggests she is the only one prepared to deal with a terror attack, but never indicates what her expertise is in that role. She says that executive experience, managing departments, is critical… but does not indicate that she has ever done it.

The Clintons' handlers are back in charge. Are we all just supposed to inhale?

Think About Change said it best. As an African American female married to a white male, I find it a little disconcerting that some blacks are resorting to denegrating themselves to promoting someone who is like them instead of someone who is one of them. I love my heritage and my husband. All the candidates are intelligent, but it's time for Americans to unite and put the bickering aside. I found it especially humorous that all the candidates are speaking unity on the celebration of MLK's birthday and tomorrow, the only candidate who has and will continue promoting unity is Obama.

I've always liked Bill and would consider Obama for president if Obama was not such a whiner. Its true that he does not act like he has the steel spine and maturity needed to weather the hard decisions that will face the next president.

MB Nekog: it's one thing for a spouse to be there, supporting and speaking on behalf of the one running for office — as Michelle Obama has done. It's quite another to have your spouse be the bulldog, spitting venom against your opponent while you can keep your hands clean and maintain "plausible deniability"… classic Billary tactic.

1st- Hillary did not cry. She got emotional.

2nd- Any spouse would support the other

3rd- NObama is nothing but a wimp. If he cant take it now, he will never win.

HILLARY 08!

I am a Black male in my mid-fifties who has always voted for a Democrat for President but if Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic nomination I will vote for a Republican for the first time in my life. If a Republican did what the Clintons have been doing – character assassination, mud-slingling, lying, and disaparaging Barack Obama my people would call them racists and be 100% correct. Why is it that the holier than thou Clintons get away with a hi-tech lynching of Obama and there is silence in our community???? I do not worship at the altar of Bill Clinton and what he and his henchman working for Hillary are doing is despicable and it's high time Black leaders stop being silent about it.

if hillary is claiming that her experience counts when they are in the white house, who was there during the genocide in rawanda

Why is there always a double standard when it comes to Obama? Obama's wife has been an instrumental part of the Obama candidacy–she's been there since day one, speaking on his behalf, supporting and fighting for the causes he believes in. Hillary, like any other candidate, has EVERY right to utilize anyone within her family circle to promote her causes.

On a side note, I just saw a story on CNN about a recent poll asking Americans whether or not we are ready for a black president. Why hasn't CNN conducted a similar poll asking whether or not Americans are ready for the first female President? Quit the bias, CNN!

Clinton (whichever, pick your gender) is a pandering jerk.

Neither one of the Clintons did a THING for the Black Community that the Black Community didn't already do better for themselves! The Black Community does not need "good white masters" (who expect to be praised and rewarded) to "do" for them anymore. That's what Obama's message of hope and pride is all about — not just for Blacks, but for everyone.

And for the record — the 1964 Civil Rights Act (yes, it was "signed by a President") wasn't what eventually overcame discriminatory attitudes about race in America and made racism unfashionable, it was the beautiful dream expressed by Martin Luther King and the sacrifices of countless Civil Rights advocates!

South Carolina, when you vote on Dr. King's birthday, kindly remember the dream he actually stood for.

I do not see what is wrong with a spouse defending his or her partner. All three Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Edwards and Bill Clinton have been speaking on behalf of their spouses. Its just so happens that Bill Clinton is more famous than Michell Obama or Elizabeth Edwards is that why the complaining.

Barack Hussein Obama should stop complaining and take it like a man without trying to act like a victim here. This is why Barack Obama is not ready to be the president! He is already complaining.
He can send out the big reporters like Chris Mathews Russert, and Fineman via Rove to be a mouthpiece for him every time he gets challenged by his opponents.

What is he going to do when the Republicans come after him? They have not even started to attack him. Is he going to run for president under Affirmative Action?
How is he going to stand up and fight the Republicans when they use his full name Barack Hussein Obama connecting and exposing his church affiliation to Nation of Islam and Louise Farakhan.

This shows Barack Hussein Obama is not ready yet.

Come on people…make an informed decision and read ALL the candidates policies. Then take a look at all the issues we face as a nation and choose who can best bring about change in a world that so desperately needs it!

Obama 08

Yes WE NEED a CLINTON – OBAMA Ticket to win the white house and CHANGE the WORLD. Join together for countrys good

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For Mr. Obama January 21, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Obama, please grow up and stop whining. You said you want to change the political scene in this country? Then when you started playing dirty, tricky and slimy politics, the reverse of what you are preaching, expect it to be thrown back to you. Most smart voters would not fall into your trap. You are demonstrating that you are just another politician who sets his own rules of dirty politics.
Hillary for president all the way.

You're sad, the person who typed this. You need to ask your candidate about this. Plus, I have a question for everyone. Who wants to go back to the '90? Who wants to move on through time?

Senator Obama a whiner? lol

Obama is in an enviable position.

See, this is why Obama needs to be President, so that he can do something about the poverty of American education.
They are unable to see the strategy of the highly intelligent Harvard grad, Obama.

1. Bill Clinton for all his lack of dignity, shame and class, and his undermining of the Presidency, he is STILL a former President.

2. One has to be careful about taking down a former President, even one as low as Bill Clinton. Careful not for the 'man' himself, but care for the Office of the Presidency.

3. So, Obama has to first set up the self-destructive Bill Clinton to Americans who know him for what he really.
Then Obama can really take down .. . Later!.

4. Also, with Bill Clinton running for a THIRD CLINTON TERM, he's giving Obama a chance to challenge the Clinton as THIRD TERM SEEKERS!

5. With a 'man', Bill Clinton, running for a THIRD TERM (because his wife is not that competent) Obama can direct his fire power at Bill, a 'man'; because it would be UNWISE TO DUMP ON A WOMAN, even if she is the shameless self-obsorbed Hilary Clinton.

No need to allow Hilary 'sympathy votes'!

Quit crying Obama. … it's called politics. If you think you are being double teamed by the Clintons. … God help us if you get the nomination because the Repulicans will take your lunch money and have you for lunch. Fight son ! America loves a good fight. Bill Clinton is suspose to do just what he is doing. It is the luxury She has being married to the former and still very popular President. Surely you did not think they would roll over just because you are a black man. This is politics 101. … You did a great job getting the Republican vote out in Nevada, and yes the Culinary folk who supported you were trying to get the Hilary vote to stay home. … but that's just plain ole politics. You don't have to like it, but you do have to figure out how to fight against it. In Nevada. ..She did and you did not. … learn from it. … quickly I might add, South Carolina is just around the corner. If she beats you there you are toast my friend. If you win, and she is a very close second. .. the fat lady may not be singing. … but she is walking to the mike. Quit crying and fight !

Dorothy

I completely agree with you.

Greg in OH, Please. This is the backyard fence tactic. Lets start a rumor and see where it takes us. If the people on these boards spent a little more time going to see their canidates( all of them and yes I have) we would be a lot better off. Instead we have people on here spewing hate and buying into the media spin. I have been watching CNN for two hours and still do not know what this new divide between Obama and Clinton really is. By the way, I spent 8 hours in 14 degree weather to hear all three caindiates this morning without the media spin. How would you guys feel if people started spouting off about your personel life and your job performance. Stop wallowing in the past, in gossip, and in media spin and educate yourselves. I suspect that some of you are on here just to create trouble where none exist. Ever had a friend like that??? Some of us here know whats going on. People like this will tear this country apart, not Clinton and not Obama. Vote based on fact, based an record, and based on experiance. The change you all clamour for should start on this blog.

Manning January 21, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Who is the only candidate to ever cry during a campaign trail because she felt SEXISM was the reason people hated her? Oh, right that was the person who claims to have LOTS of experience: Mrs. Bill Clinton.

Obama is not whining but fighting back. At least he hasn't used the RACE card to defend himself
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Michelle Obama, doing the "dirty work" for her husband did in fact introduce race into the campaign. All you have to do is go back to the Iowa speeches.

Hillary Clinton didn't cry; she did get emotional when someone asked her how she was doing. She was tired. I certainly thought it was about the same way I would respond if I were tired. So, she's human after all.

to NickNas: I think Bill wants to live in The White House again MORE than Hillary does!

When will all the feminists realize: 1) Bill is using Hillary AGAIN? 2) The Clintons marriage has become fodder for the tabloids and daytime talk shows.

WAKE UP, AMERICA!

i WOULD HOPE TO SEE AN oBAMA /eDWARDS TICKET

Why does the media keep asking if America is ready for a Black President?? Does the media actually think we as Americans are that backwards that this is a real issue? Everyone I've talked to (and I live in the South) says they are making their decisions based on the issues, not on skin color. This is 2008, not 1958 come on CNN get with the times!

Oh, and Ross, I really hope you are joking!

Obama has Michelle and Oprah at his side. Hillary has Bill at her side. Barak Obama is obviously a good person whose experience level isn't near that of Hillary's. When the primaries are over, I hope to see a Hillary Clinton-Barak Obama ticket. Then, the Clintons will be able to help him in the run against the Republican machine with their Swiftboat ads. His statesmanship will help him immensely as he meets world leaders, works with a bi-partisan congress to get changes made and in the end, becomes the President we will need in the future.

More than anything, we need both these candidates to be civil in their criticism of each other.

As a life long African American Democrat, I will not support Hillary Clinton if she wins the nomination. The primary reason is the way they have treated Obama and their appreant thought the Hillary is next in line for the job. I am so disappointed by the way the Former president is running his wife's attack on Obama.

If Bill was continuing to have affairs, would that affect Hillary's voters/supporters? According to Huffington Post, the NY Times and LA Times have been sitting on a story about how Bill has been having affairs currently, but won't release until after the election. This is not me making it up, go out their and you can find this too.

So the question stands, does it affect voters if Bill is up to his old tricks?

Who is the only candidate to ever cry during a campaign trail because she felt SEXISM was the reason people hated her? Oh, right that was the person who claims to have LOTS of experience: Mrs. Bill Clinton.

Obama is not whining but fighting back. At least he hasn't used the RACE card to defend himself.

Before the 2006 elections you never heard word one about immigration or border security. Yet within a four week period it suddenly became the most important topic on everyone's lips.

Despite what the media would have you believe, the vast majority of people don't equate experience with corruption or incompetence. It's a manufactured campaign point, no different than the immigration issue.

We're all looking for change, and Obama will make a great president some day, but not this year. He's a brilliant communicator who simply lacks experience. But if he doesn't commit himself to running a focused campaign it will damage his chances in 8 years.

Cowards get people to do there dirty work. Who is Hillary with out Bill? She has no experience. Please notice everyone that supports her talks about the 90's. NEWS FLASH-Hillary Clinton wasnt president in the 90's her husband was. I ask again who is Hillary without Bill. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!

For all those people claiming they are life-long democrats and they will vote republican if hillary is the nominee, get a grip. 1- I doubt very seriously that you are a democrat. 2- I heard the same retoric when Buch was re-elected, but didnt see a max exodus to Canada.3- Hillary's personel life has nothing to do with her job as a public servant. I am sure their are many hypocrites on here who act as if they never cheated, never been cheated on( and oh my God, actually stayed with their spouse) and have never made and mistakes. Hillary has admitted that she has not always been right, maybe some of you posters could learn. For those who plan on leaving the country, do us a favor and go now.

I think we need new blood in the goverment with new ideas. Clinton to me is only going backward for this country. And we know we don't need another Bill Clinton in the White House. And People should know that Hillery will take advice from her Husband and not from her own thoughts of doing things. But I know if it is between Hillery and Mckain, I will go with the Replubican for President

Obama is not whining. There is a high profile former president literally changing around what he has said on multiple occasions. This man was IN A CAUCUS in Nevada, and parading around the Casino's alleging voter fraud and discrimination tactics. Why not talk about the Clinton's closing doors early? Wht not talk about Obama winning all the other counties in Nevada (with very diverse populations)? Why not talk about the polorizing affect the Clintons do and will have on Federal politics?

Obama has a right to attack Bill. In fact he needs to. It's important to see how the clinton's campaign. This isn't a national election yet, so stop saying Barack will not be able to contest with the republican tactics. They can't even find a leader in that party.

We need to change the discourse in politics. Support Honesty and Integrity.

If Obama thinks that the clintons are making disengenous and dishonest attacks against him and his record then he is within his right to point that out. when hillary clinton attaks obama for being naive for advocating talking to our enemies, when she on the keith olberman show said the exact same thing a few weeks prior and critisized bush for the same thing that needs to be pointed out. When they attack him for complimenting reagan and saying that the republicans have been the party of ideas when hillary said prior that reagan was one of her favorite presidents and bill said the exact same thing about republicans in 2002 he needs to point that out. I mean bill's biggest accomplishment in 8 years was balancing the budget and welfare reform, both pushed on him by the republican congress that got into power as a result of his divisive political style . So stop whining and complaining about obama defendning himself. He could of course make legitimate clinton style attacks on them, but where would he start, I say with Mark Rich.

Obama should be the one leading this country by far.

We all know exactly what happens when you elect another canidate from the same family. You get people leading this world with "Uh…um….duh…." like Bush Junior, and if I'm not correct, isn't Hillary the one who was fighting for free health care 10 years ago? And then we found out that she was being payed by lobbyists to shut her trap?

Obama is somebody new, fresh, and clean. He hasn't done anything bad to American citizens, nor will he. I hope that some day Al Gore will give Obama all his support, because Obama well deserves it. Same as Edwards. John Kerry did it already, follow the trend and we will finally have a good president.

I don't have anything against a Woman being president, but if it were to be a woman, I would not pick Hillary at all.

Vote Obama '08!

I agree that Senator Obama is running against both the former president as well as Senator Clinton. Many comments have been made relative to Hillary Clinton's experience. It is difficult for me to understand how she consistently asserts that notion – and others perpetuate it. (It is also difficult to understand who is actually the candidate for president, and for whom people are voting. Is it Bill Clinton or Hillary Clinton??)

Barack Obama has been a community organizer (no small feat), a State Senator, and now a U. S. Senator.

Obama has the experience, the character, the temperament, and the judgement to become the next President of the United States. He has my full support!!

Hillary cries because everyone is picking on her!!! WAHHHHHHHH! Obama is quoted as speaking the truth and people say he's crying! Give me a break. Bill started his belly aching about voter intimidation in NV before the poles even opened so if his wife lost the popular vote he could scream "I told you so. I told you so. Voter intimidation!!!".
In NH he cried that his wife wasn't getting enough press (Edwards has whined about the same thing but in his case he has a point). Before the results come in at the primaries Billary starts to WHINE and CRY. They whined that people and the media were picking on them about their MLK and "fairy tale" comments when they were the ones that said them. Then they used the fallout to race bate Obama which backfired and they whined about that too. If Billary gets the nomination (God help us) half the Dems won't vote for her and not a single Rep or Indi will (that includes me). It will be another 4 years of Rep rule. Not to mention that if she does get the nomination (ain't going to happen) that Bloomberg will definately jump in and run as an Indi, further making it impossible for the Dems to win. Then we will definately see some tears from Billary!!!
Only Obama can get the votes Dems need to win (remember 2000 and 2004). It was too close the last two elections and the Dems are going to need all the votes they can get and only Obama is the one that can get those votes. Rep CAN"T pick him apart because he doesn't have the slime trailing down his back like Billary does. Can you imagine the ads Reps will run if they run against Billary. Reps will bring up every dirty (and I do mean DIRTY) back door deal Billary has ever been involved in (and there are so many to choose from it's scary). Reps can't WAIT to run against Bilary, they are scared to death to run against Obama. If Dems were smart (and by reading some of these Obama hater comments I'm starting to wonder about that) they would run, not walk away from Billary.
Like alot of americans I can't wait to see a woman in the white house (I am a woman with two daughters and a son) but not Billary. I am young and I know it will happen sooner then you think but I want the right person and I'm not going to support Billary just because part of the team is a woman. I want someone my children could look up to it ain't Bush, and it ain't Clinton, and it ain't Bush, and it ain't Clinton again (no more dynasties please). Based on Billarys behavior I can't believe I voted for Bill twice and I used to support Hill. Don't be fooled people, we can have the prosperity without the scandal.

Obama 08

WAAAAAAAAAA waaaaaa waaaaaaa

Do you need some tissue Oprama?

Classic case of you can dish it out but you can't take it.

If Bill wants to be the 'First Gentleman' , then he has to act like one.

Let's imagine Jackie Kennedy, Barbara Bush, Laura Bush taking jibes at their husbands political opponents.

If Bill was a woman the American people would be appauled.

Will Bill sit with Hilary at the Whitehouse everytime she is having rough time and pinch hit for her.

This is not democracy this is Clintocracy!

GOP is not saying anything ???

because of the Dem. divide

GOP again 08

Newsweek January 21,2008 analysed Bill Clinton's comments on Obama's record. Read the article "The Incremental Revolutionary" and you will conclude that Bill's comments were deliberate attempts to distort the record and misrepresent the facts.

He has reminded me of that day he looked me earnestly in the eye and said from my television set "I never had sexual relations with that woman".

If she wins the nomination Hilary will become the first Democratic candidate for any office for whom I did not vote. I do not want another president I cannot trust.

CLINTON-OBAMA or OBAMA-CLINTON 2008. As democrats, this is the team we need to defeat the republican come this November. This is a note to everyone who is a democrat. We have to UNITE to have change happen. If you look at their stands, they are both the same.
your friend,
Jenny

Bill Clinton is fighting for what is rightly theirs, the presidency belongs to the Clintons. Bush had it before then and Clinton before that. I can't wait for 2016 when Jeb Bush takes over. The Bush – Clinton rotation rules America. Long live our ruling family.

BlueRay said: "She is, after all, the front runner and most likely to win the nomination"
Wrong again, BlueRay!
Obama is ahead in the delagate race by 2 delagates. SO technically, Obama is the front runner. DOnt get ahead of yourself!

Its not fair or unfair. Its not whining or standing strong. President Bill Clinton held the most powerful position in the world. Just like every elected president. Respect is earned and deserved when elected. Now that he is out of office, he needs to respect the position and play the role of a statesman when it comes to politics. Place the husband support at a husband support level. Bashing others at all costs is not presidential. Respecting the position of President is what Bill Clinton is not representing. Hilary needs to recognize before it takes the entire Democratic party down.

It’s really sad to see the Clinton Machine bring down a man that brings so much hope to our nation. If America chooses the Clintons, then I guess America deserves all the bad things it’s going to get once they get to the White House. So sad. Nobody seems to be giving the Clintons any credit for all the bad media circulating, including the race issue. They know what they’re doing. Politicians are always going to be corrupt, and the Clintons are always going to lie to be on top. How pathethic. And to all those supporting the Clintons, it makes sense that you're less educated!

Lynn, you must only watch the news. Hillary is out campaigning with a positive message. I have seen her twice now and never has she resorted to sly attacks, unlike her two rivals. Hillary speaks passionatly about her plans to put our country back on track. Its unfair to imply that Hillary does anything less. In the two speeches I have been fortunate to witness, Clinton has always praised both Obama and Edwards. If talking about her record is attacking, then she is one vicious women, because she has a great record. Stop watching shows that tell you what to think. They are alreadty starting up again and its more for ratings( debate and specials tonight) than what is really happening in this campaign. Sound bites and edited speeches to not do any justice to any of these canidates. Hillary has always ran a positive campaign, but when she has been questioned, she fights back. Thats what I want in a President.

Quite frankly, none of the Democratic candidates appeal to me. As the very definition of a middle of the road voter (I voted for Ronald Reagan, George Bush Sr and Bill Clinton), I'm having a hard time getting excited about Hillary or Obama.

I'm not all that excited about any of the Republican candidates, either, but right now I'd have to vote for McCain over either Hillary or Obama.

Obama, please grow up and stop whining. You said you want to change the political scene in this country? Then when you started playing dirty, tricky and slimy politics, the reverse of what you are preaching, expect it to be thrown back to you. Most smart voters would not fall into your trap. You are demonstrating that you are just another politician who sets his own rules of dirty politics.
Hillary for president all the way.

Obama is not whining at all.

Bill Clinton's recent interjections are questionable and devisive. He can say whatever he wants to help get Hillary elected. He is her husband and he wants to see her win— but that doesn't mean he is being honest with his airtime!!

Obama has handled his campaign and the past weeks since Iowa with an extraordinary amount of class and candor. Reading some of the comments here, maybe America is not ready for that just yet.

But I hope so. Obama '08.

I’m amazed with the way some are so critical of Hillary and how she and Bill resolved their personal crisis. Yes he lied, probably the only man to ever have done so in this situation. The bigger story to me in all of this is that Hillary and Chelsea forgave him. I’m not ignorant; I don’t have my head in the sand. I simply see real people caught up in a not so uncommon occurrence. The more difficult thing for her to do I feel was to hold her family together and forgive. I simply don’t buy the story she only did it to be president. Not everyone has a June and Ward Cleaver style family. But everyone has the ability to forgive.

Is this a campaign or nursery school? Bill said the truth. In 2002 he was against the war, 2004-he said his possition was the same a Pres. Bush, now he's against it. So, Bill called him on it. What is wrong with that. This is not popularity contest people, it's the office of the President of the US.

I ask all democrats to please, please use your heads and look these things up.

I'm a bit concerned that a husband and wife both can be elected to President. After all, a President should be limited to 8 years in the White House. What if a wife or a husband is merely a figurehead for the other? Isn't that, in fact, violating the purpose of the Constitution?

In my opinion, when either a man or a woman is President, his wife/husband also is the President. So I really think we need to toss out this type of stuff. Are you telling me we don't have a better candidate in all the US than somebody married to a former President? Please. It's all just dirty, dirty, dirty.

Oh Obama. You say you want to unite the country but yet you can't handle a little critisism. Didn't you do your homework before you announced your candidacy for the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! Please, the Clinton's have been critized their entire political careers. Your complaining that you feel you are fighting against two Clinton's, welcome to the game of politics!!!!!! What did you think, because you are black (well half, you are half white too) that all black people were going to jump on the bandwagon and give you all their votes. That's an insult. You remind me of a person that everyone liked, thought they could relate to, could unite and look what eight years has brought to this country……. MISERY!!!!!!!!

I'm no longer a Bill Clinton fan. Though he's in an unprecedented situation with his wife running for president, his "bad cop" campaign role is a shameful and disgraces the very office his wife is trying to acquire.

This is typical Clinton tactics. Obama is not "whining" about it, he's calling them out on distorted facts. It's a historical fact that Regan created change and ideas.
HRC supporters should all do a little fact checking before spouting off.

How many of you really support Hillary for her positions? How many of you can confidently speak to her positions? How many of you simply like the name Clinton?
Just because the Clintons are targeting the G.E.D crowd, doesn't mean you all can't do a little homework.

For all those saying that is Obama's first test and he is whining, and can't handle it, do you not remember Hilary being brought to tears not by any attacks just the campaigning itself. The campaigning brought her to tears and Obama can't handle it….

I used to like Bill Clinton. Now I've lost all respect.

Yes, Obama is with the 'big boys' but why must the Clintons use negatives to get back at him? Can't sophisticated americans see through this spin cycle?

Does American want a Bush I/Clinton1/Bush II/Clinton II string of presidents.

I would not be surprised if Chelsea runs for a seat in Congress, then Senate and finally takes a run at the Presidency.

Start anew people, let go of the Clinton legacy.

If OBAMA is whinning and crying about having to take on the candidate's spouse, how does he think he will be able to take on the Republican onslaught once the nominations are decided? They will be much more relentless with their attacks on Sen. Obama. He is just proving he is NOT up to the job of taking on the Republicans. Hillary has stood up to them since 1992. She has withstood them, and always overcame them. She will do it again this November. –Nicholas, Rocklin CA

Quit whining and get back to work.

sam chan………………when will chinese like black people?

I HATE to say this but even DADDY BUSH didn't act this stupid when his Baby boy was running. Relax Bill

To the people who keep whineing can't take the heat.

Do you REALLY think this is how the worlds leaders all act?? You have been too buried in the Bush and Rove politics too long.

Calling names and spreading lies everytime you get in front of a camera JUST in time so that they cannot be refuted before a vote is LAME!!!!!

Hillary gets the NOM WE LOSE!!!!!

TOO many Dems will NOT Vote for her NO MATTER WHAT. and 99.9% of repubs HATE her

Edwards will possibly be another ROSS PEROT

Edwards will be a Hillary’s spoiler.

Watch!

Many of Hillary supporters are going to switch their vote to Edwards as a second Choice.
Sending a strong message to Hillary, We are united as country wanting change from the old Washington status quo.

Hillary may actually place third

Change we can believe in because all Americans are enlisted in it.

Obama 08

The Republican War Machine is loaded and they will show no mercy.. so grow a pair and stop the whining.

Senator Obama is running against both Clintons. I feel that if Senator Obama keeps this a clean campagn as truthful as he is doing and try not to do the dirty tricks that the Clintons pull he will do fine. If the Clintons think that Obama is a threat either or both Clintons act like 2 year olds when they don't get their way.
They are never wrong. It is either a right wing conspiracy or a left wing conspiracy.
I hope the people of America wake up before the convention and we are not stuck with a Clinton. Hillary Clinton does not care about us the American people. All she wants is to be the first woman president. A woman president is ok but not this one.

Senator Obama is not running just for the black people, the white people, yellow people etc. He is running for president for every one.

Senator Biden was telling the truth when he said he would not want the vice-president position with Hillary Clinton.

I feel that ex-president will be on the ticket as vice-president.

Haven't we had enough with president Bush, Bush senior Chenny and Rowe are running the country now. Do we really need Bill Cinton running the country for the next 8 years?

Keep up the good work Senator Obama. My prayers are with you to win as the candidate for president.

Superdelegate Jay Inslee endorsed HRC in Summer 07 because, in his words when asked why: "it's hard to say No to Bill Clinton." That is strong-arming, folks. It's like the mafia making "an offer you can't refuse". This is how HRC established a long list of superdelegate endorsements (representing real convention votes) early on. That is not the way a president should be elected to office in a functioning democracy.

I suppose that if Obama is "whining" based on his complaint that Bill Clinton, a former president, is acting like a lying bully, then Ted Kennedy and Rahm Manuel, two very respected members of Congress, are likewise "whiners" because both called Bill Clinton and told him to pipe down.

Bill Clinton has two modes: Bullying liar, and condescending liar. He can't bring himself to tell the truth any longer. It makes me wonder why so many respected members of Bill Clinton's old team went with Obama instead of Hillary Clinton this time around. Why would they do that?

Fact: Clinton thinks that taking $800,000 worth of federal lobbyist money is ok because they represent "real americans."
Fact: At the New Hamphire Debates lied about Obama's record on the PATRIOT ACT and implied that one of Obama's advisors was a federal lobbyist. Although he is a lobbyist, he is a state lobbyist that doesn't buy Washington Politicians. Huge difference.
Fact: Clinton pounced on Obama at the Youtube debates for saying he would talk to the leaders of Iran and other politically corrupt countries. She later on praised JFK for his willingness to talk to other foreign leaders.

Fact: Clinton lies and deceives voters and is the same old politician. She is no candidate for change. If she wins the nomination I will never vote for her.

Billary is Strong LOL

Question: what happen to Hillary the supposed backbone to bill.

Billary sounds better

Kerry did not have to endure this from his own Dem. Party

A Stronger Obama is emerging.

Obama 08

Hillary Clinton without Bill would be NOTHING. Where did she do anything in her career independant of his elected offices???? Wake up people. I USED to support Bill but he seems to be as desperate as she is to live in that house again.

Nalla:

Yes, Hillary's last name is Clinton, was an attorney before being the First Lady… but last time I checked, she's also been a Senator for many years now… Don't forget to mention that part.

To all the Hillbilly supporters out there:

You all make reference to Sen. Obama's "whining". When Sen. Clinton was asked about how she was dealing with her marathon campaign wasn't it her that actually broke down and cried. She can't even keep it together for the campaign, how is she going to handle life in the white house? Does she think it will be a walk in the park? Oh, thats right…it will be BECAUSE SHE HAS BILL TO FIGHT HER BATTLES AND DO HER DIRTY WORK

Why wouldn't Bill lie? Hes done it before!!

OBAMA IN 08′

If there was anything that Barack could have said that would convince me that he is not ready for the White House it has to be complaining about Bill helping Hilary. I don't remember Hilary whining about Barack playing the Oprah card, which carried the legions of her following along with the issue of playing the color card. Our next president has to be ready for our adversaries to throw the curve ball. Will we stand and simply hope or complain about how unfair when Ben Laden sends his female suicide bombers after us? What would Barack do when an adversary sends his / her ships to bring ICBM's to shores just 90 miles away from America, hiding nuclear subs under freighters to avoid detection. Would he simply stand by and Hope they will turn back or is he prepared to tell our ships to take the adversaries ships out of the ocean? That was a tense time but I knew that our President had the brass to do what he had to do, and not simply stand around hoping. We need someone who has brass and not simply words and hope.

Why is it that my posts don't even pop up under moderation?????

My posts have been disappearing fro weeks now. None posted. Prior to this I have been a contributor to this site for many months. What did I do?

I am a big fan of Bill Clinton…but he needs to chill out a bit and refocus on what his wife does well. If Hilary has something to say she should come out and say it. Obama should call her on this tactic.

Barack Obama is portraying himself as a leader, but it is not clear what type of leadership qualities he posseses. He has not proposed any meaningful legislation since he became a senator in 2004. He has not shown any leadership quality that matters, in the senate. He has not sacrificed his life towards any cause like Dr. Martin Luther King did . Obama talks about change but is not specific about his changes other than pulling out of Iraq. Even on that issue he does not have a clear gameplan that will work for this country, and the middle-eastern countries including Iraq.

Beyond sound bites, and pleasing comments to try to win some votes in the democratic primaries his vision & goals lacks substance. He is not in tune with the problems this country faces today, nationally and globally. We have so many priorities to address, but Obama is not into these issues. He lacks experience on those high priority economi, security and social issues that a new president will have to tackle from Day One of the Presidency!

Appealing to black voters, college students and other special groups is nonsense. He has to resort to these vote getting tactics because OBama has no real meaningful message for the middle class of America, for people who want better economic prosperity, people who want to get out of debt, and for small businesses that are suffering due to the onset of recession.

OBama wants people to dream of a 'BIG Change' if he wins. But as a democratic voter, I am not going to be fooled into believing in his false dreams.

To address the nations priorities & goals, the nation will need a stronger leader, who is more savvy about the economy and who has a clear vision on what is required to fix this nation's problems. Our nation deserves a better person who can show some action and results.

I admire both candidates and their supporters. In polictics its about getting on top. The dirty tricks are yet to begin, so both Obama and Clinton need to show there strength against criticism..and their strength in being the stronger candidate against controversy-staying focused..
Everyone of Clinton's or Obama's supporters has a every right to say what they want to say to get that vote which includes Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama. It should be up to us the people to cast the vote for the best candidate. When candidates start whining about other candidate's spouses power that becomes a problem..Are we going to see whining when confronted by problems from people in the likes of Chavez, Ahmadinejad, Jong-il and the likes of Al-Quaeda still out there. The Obama's need to concetrate and make their supporters beleive in him not wonder what these attacks depict of him as a leader and how he handles minor conflicts. The same goes for the Clintons. Both candidates have their powerhouses supporting them and each one has their own level of influence. Former President Bill Clinton…and former assistant to the Mayor Michelle Obama are some of those power houses before we extend to looking at all the other endorsers. Stay on course and court our vote before we lose hope!!!

I actually find it offensive that Obama would try to play these stupid games in a time when the majority of the American people are so aware of what is REALLY happening. The media, led by their republican owners, are trying to divide the democratic party by continually reporting about poor Obama and his inability to stand up to the big, bad Clintons. It's funny that he wasn't afraid to tag team with Edwards and attack Hillary early on. They say President Clinton shouldn't be negative because of his position as an elder statesman? When has that ever stopped a former President from speaking their minds? Never. No need to start now. To the Clinton campaign: Whatever you do, don't try to stop Bill from speaking out!

Macunaima January 21, 2008 2:56 pm ET
Does anybody really think that a "young" Obama is running alone against the "powerful Clinton machines" ? If you do, you don;t undertand politics in this country. Obama has abig political machine and money"

Absolutely TRUE. So its just politics, Mr. Obama play the game or get out. I keep asking who actually supports Obama? His only quality is that he can manipulate the crowds, lets face it.. He pretends being by himself, do you really believe this?

I’m sick of hearing “Obama” this and “Obama” that. He’s gotten a free ride to the top, thanks to the media who just love him. Anytime I look at the newspaper or online, it’s all about Obama. Completely unfair coverage. And everything I read seems to say “Obama and Clinton” when it should be the other way around. She is, after all, the front runner and most likely to win the nomination. She has the media against her, and yet she is winning which means she has worked hard for all of the votes she is getting. Obama can’t say the same, if he wins it sure must feel hollow, considering the free ride he’s received from the media.

To Sheryl, Tampa Bay: I had not heard about Obama's demand that the media not make any comments about his ears. If true, this guy is really shallow. He's got much more than his ears to be worry about. As an aside: doesn't he think we've noticed that he has ears and that they stick out? Good Lord! No problem with sticky-outy ears unless, of course, one continues to whine and complain constantly. Then someone just may get the urge to rip them off.

toni, your comment amuses me:

January 21, 2008 9:29 am ET

Stop whing Obama! This proves you are not strong enough to be elected president . We need someone tough, not someone who's going to whine at the slightest provocation.

so what you're apparently saying is you need someone "tough" right? sort of, like the type of person that's going to cry when she gets emotional? yeah thats the type of "tough" and strong leader the US needs right now. you clinton supporters are a piece of work.

Here is my question, and it's a very simple one: If Hillary Clinton is such a great candidate, then why can't she go out there and campaign with a positive message about her accomplishments and her plans for the future? It seems she can't do that, and instead apparently feels the need to cry, refuse to answer questions, and have her husband play the bully and flat-out lie about Obama. If Hillary were such a great candidate, she wouldn't need to do those things. It kind of tells you something about all this "experience" she supposedly has. I encourage anyone who is interested in being fair about this whole thing to watch her performance in Meet The Press last weekend. She spent almost no time talking about herself and her own policies; rather, she spent time talking about the accomplishments of the Bill Clinton administration (while disavowing any knowledge whatsoever of the bad things Clinton did, i.e., the pardons, etc.), and the vast majority of her time criticizing Obama. That is not a positive message. I got a real laugh last week listening to an interview with HRC on NPR's "All Things Considered." The interviewer asked her about her position on making Social Security fiscally viable, and she immediately tried to launch into a mischaracterization of Obama's plan. The interviewer didn't let her get away with it and stopped her mid-sentence, saying "I asked about YOUR plan." Why can't she positively answer questions like that? I really don't understand it. If she truly has this huge edge over Obama in experience and planning, you'd think she'd want to talk about it. But she can't or won't.

And as for those of you asking why people refer to her as "Hillary" instead of using her full name or "Senator Clinton," you should watch her own campaign ads. All of them refer to her as "Hillary." Why should we call her anything different?

I would point out that Senator Obama choose to enter this race, knowing full well who his opponents were and what resources they could bring to bear.

Now he appears to be unhappy that Hillary's husband , Bill, has turned out to be an involved and effective campaingner.

Any candidate who did not realize that ex-President Bill Clinton would actively and forcefully support his wife's very deserving run for the Presidency is much too naive to be the President.

Grow up! You are playing in the Big Leagues now.

The Independent voters will vote for Obama, a third party candidate, or for the Republican (especially if it is McCain). They want this country to go into a new direction, but they want a respectible person to lead the way. If Hillary wins the nomination, they will not vote for her, because her husband is the reason that many of them became Independent in the first place, and the rest want the Congress to work to get things done, and with Hillary in office it will be 4 more years of politics as usual.

Do you want a Commander in Chief who cries under pressure and who calls out her husband to fight her battles? Do you want give Bill Clinton a third term as President and another chance at the White House Interns? I hope not.
If you want to elect a woman President then wait until a real woman runs for it.
You have a chance to heal the country by electing a President who brings high ideals and hope. Vote Obama.

Wow. Obama is defending himself, FINALLY, from the false claims made by the Clinton campaign and now all you Clinton supporters call him a whiner. You are terrible.
I can't believe some people think CNN is biased towards Obama. Maybe you should actually watch their coverage and then you will see that they are indeed for Clinton.

Seriously! Cut with the Obama is a whiner talk! Who cried on national TV?????? Hillary…sorry, but that speaks manipulation at it's peak.

I would like to be able to voice my opinion on the sc black women voters having a hard decision on voting not knowing to vote for race or gender, its not a matter
of race or gender in this election anymore its a matter of being "UNIQUE" and
the most "GENUINE" in political views and the person that has my vote ladies
on that topic is OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I find it disturbing President Clinton is stooping to Karl Rove tactics instead of remaining on point with the issues. Old Bill is trying to distort Obama's record as a diversion to keep his (Clinton's) record, especially the signing of NAFTA, that is responsible for putting so many Americans out of work, as well as the 8% tax break President Clinton gave to the wealthiest Americans, ( Bush gave them 5%), out of the conversation. Between Hillary playing the gender and certainly the victim card (I became nauseated by her appearance on Tyra Banks show where she played the victim card like a pro,) and Bill losing his cool and distorting the facts, as well as his own record, reeks of politics as usual. We've seen this before folks. Bill and Hillary's actions speak to the old guard in Washington. We desperately need new blood, new ideas and new hope in Washington. Let's not become distracted by Bill and Hillary's distortion of the facts. I wonder why the press hasn't asked Hillary if she will repeal NAFTA immediately, if she's really serious about jobs for so many out of work Americans that she helped put out of work. Hillary supported NAFTA. and Bill's tax breaks for the super rich. More examples of Hillary's judgment and experience. And if she's for transparency, let her release her letters and written communication while in the White House for all to see. Instead, Bill sealed her communication, that Hillary could easily release for all of us to see, if she was serious about transparency in government. Hillary is too much like Bush who also continues to refuse to release his letters, memos, emails, etc.

Remember, President Clinton lied under oath so I guess lying on the campaign trial is second nature. Bill lied about his record for the war. (He supported it) Lied about he and President Bush 41 becoming "roving ambassadors if Hillary is elected" was another lie he was caught in when Bush 41 said no way and the list goes on. I'm not sorry I voted for Bill Clinton but his time has passed. I think Bill and Hillary are like Bush, lame ducks.

It's sad to see Bill and Hillary so desperate and unprofessional. We've had 8 years of Clinton, 12 years of the Bush's ( 4-Bush 41, 8-Bush 42). It's time for a honest President who won't continue to sell America and Americans out to the highest corporate bidder as Bill and Hillary did and have. Just look at the Clinton's voting record; it speaks for itself. I'm glad Obama doesn't have Hillary's experience and judgment.

why is my comment " awaiting moderation"? I probably did repeat what others said, I couldn´t read all the comments. What´s up?

I can't believe I read every single comment and I must say that I am up in arms about what people really think. If one more person says, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." I will throw up. Are you serious? And people need to show some respect to both SEN. Obama and Former President Bill Clinton. None of this Mr. Obama and Mr. Clinton. Both of these gentlemen have earned the titles that they have by their constituency and they deserve respect.

With the housekeeping out of the way on the the point. Sen. H. Clinton is not the best person to be President of the United States. Not at this point in time in our countries history. In the absence of other viable choices maybe but, with the rise of Sen. Obama she must recognize that now is not her time. The American people are tired of the same old politics. And its not about her campaign either. People are tired of the Bush(4)/Clinton(8)/Bush(8)/(possibly Clinton) dynasty. So what you Hilary supporters are asking for is over 20 years of the same people making the decisions that affect the direction of the country? When Sen. Obama speaks of change this is what he means people. Please show some level of intelligence and read between the lines.

Secondly, this notion that she has 35 years of experience is mind boggling to me. I'm not historian but I will say that Nancy Reagan decided to run for President she would have just as much experience, if not more, than Hilary. This notion that because you are the wife of the President and he comes to you and asks for advise & maybe you sat in on some meetings, this makes you qualified to be President, I need to move to Canada because this means we are no longer choosing our leaders based on experience but their name alone(GWB). I have followed the Clinton's since 1988 when Bill was still the Governor of Arkansas and I can say that while he had my support in 1992 and 1996, Hilary will not have my support in 2008. I am a staunch Democrat and proud of the fact but, if she is the nominee I will vote for Mike Bloomburg or vote against her and vote for a Republican!

It makes me sick to my stomach to read some peoples comments because they cant see past their support for their candidates to see the truth. I have read both leading Democrats issue papers and I must say that Obama's are by far the most in-depth and well thought out of them all. TO ALL DEMS: Hilary WILL NOT win the general election in Nov. As you may have seen the Republican are all over the place and they have no idea who their nominee will be because they all have fundamental flaws within their party. But one thing is true, the Republican know how to win and come the parties conventions the Republican will unite around the defeat of Hilary if she is the eventual nominee. They may not like each other but they don't like her even more. She has not won the Independent vote in none of the primaries/caucuses & she will not in the General Election.

Sen. Obama is right to call Bill Clinton out and make the issue known that he is running against two people. Lets be clear about this people: Michelle Obama and Elizabeth Edwards are not ex-Presidents. They are merely the spouse of a candidate. When any ex-President speaks people listen. I would have considered supporting Hilary if Bill had come out and said, "I support my wife in her bid for the Presidency and I believe she is the best candidate but, I will NOT be campaigning for her because I would not want to inject undue biased into the race or appear impartial because she is my wife and it would not be fair to the other Democrats if an ex-President were merely supporting his wife and not the best candidate." But he did not do that and consequently he is causing serious harm to his legacy as an B+ president (A+ compared to the jackhole we have now).

The Clintons have resorted to lies and distortion. Please people before you post a comment do some research. Obama's stance on the war from the start have always been against. He voted to fund the war because they didn't have enough support in the Congress to pass a filibuster and Bush vowed to veto any legislation with a timetable. And the last thing you want is your troops in harms way and they don't have the resources they need to be safe. PEOPLE USE YOUR HEADS!!! If he voted against it these same people that call him a flip-flopper would call him a troop deserter. Give me a break!

To all of you Hilary supporter: She WILL LOSE IN 08 so jump ship now or you will be disappointed again like in 2004 with John Kerry. She was for the war in 2002 because she didn't want to be seen as weak on foreign policy when she decided to run for President (that has backfired because an incompetent President fumbled the aftermath of the war) and now she says is was "not a vote for war but for diplomacy". She wont even admit that it was a vote for war when everyone knew that it was. So either shes dim and incompetent herself or she is a liar, flip flopper or whatever you want to call her. The Republicans will use this against her in the General to galvanize their base…..trust me on this. The Republican will also beat her on the notion of experience. If they run John McCain she can no longer use the experience arguement cause he has her beat so what is her argument for the Presidency? CHANGE! Which she is running against now & is losing.

Sen. Barack Obama is the only way we can win in 2008. His track record of working with Republicans and Independents in Illinois is stellar. The primaries and caucuses have shown that he can win the Independent and Republican vote which will be needed to win decisively in Nov. We don't need another bitter, contested race in Nov and a 51-49 spit will not give the next president the mandate needed to get things done.

Boo Hoo. Obama tries to play the race card and looses. Now he's trying the crying card. If Oprah, who understand nothing of foreign policy, can draw huge crowds for Obama, then Bill Clinton can campaign for his wife. Is he going to wimper when the President of Iran doesn't play nice either.

Yes, America is ready for a black president. But that doesn't mean the Obama is the right man for that job. Let's face it, he's not qualified, black or white.

The Germans were surely united under Hitler for change. A lot of good it did.

So, until you know what kind of change Obama wants to bring about, until you know what you're buying, you are a fool to hang your "hope" on him.

Demand he spell out his principles and plans, and prove you as a voter are intelligent enough to differentiate shell from substance.

Is there an Obama supporter running this site?

Where the hell are my posts?

Obama is scared.

Hillary all the way!!!

In recent months "Change has been the word of choice".

Many candidates have proclaimed that they represent the change this country need.

But truly change will only hapen, if and when we elect a woman for the highest office position.

This is our chance to empower a women This is the time to make our voice hard. This is the time to vote for HILLARY CLINTON.

How can we NOT?

I knew thw linton's couldn't run a clean campaign… Bill was good in the office of the WH, until his urges for sex got out of hand… but his administration did an awsome job cleaning up things… But the also put through some bad things for this country too such as Nafa, and a few others…

Hillary just won't show where all her expreience is in running a government , besides being married to a governor / president…. I was married to a head foreman of a company, and we talked a lot about the job, but I know I was never quailified to be a head foreman of that company…

No, I want Change in Washington, and that won't come from the Clintons…..I would love to see a ticket with Obama and Edwards on it, I think they would be a winning teamfor this country.

Clinton's have said ( it was Bill that said it) that they have become great friends with the bush's….. Personally I think they the clinton's think too much like the Bush's….

the Clinton's are fighting for two things:

1) For Hillary to be the first woman President in the USA

2) To go down in History as the first husband and wife to ever be President in the USA….

Well I'm not out to make Hillary and Bill Clinton a mark in History, my vote goes with Obama all the way…. if hillary were the democratic choice I would vote for Mc Cain, or with hold my vote…. I want Change not the same BS we've had for over 20 years in the WH…. GO OBAMA AND GET THEM GOOD…..

A lot of the Hillary supports stated that Obama is a whinner and not tough enough to win the Presidency. Maybe what Obama should do is stop his whinning and start crying like poor old Hillary.

Why doea everyone keep calling Obama black???? He's neither black nor white but bi-racial, and well educated to boot.

Obama demanded that the media not make any comments about his ears. What aren't you getting?

When Obama loses, I'll send him a one year supply of pampers as a parting gift.

Hillary is not up to the job she has to whine and call on bill to bail her out. She is a wasted case.

Evas comment about elected families is on the mark. Sounds like the word Nepotism to me!

This is getting silly. Why not just direct some of this towards the Republicans or the current administration. Both Obama and the Clintons need to stick to the issues. In my opinion this back and forth bashing taints the Democratic effort as a whole. This all puts their integrity in question. Stop playing the media please. Keep it up and neither will be in office and we the American people will wind up in the hands of another tyrant.

Terri,

You are correct. They both are running for the Democratic Nomination. However, Hillary has shown she is not able to run a campaign on her own. Her campaign has resulted to dirty tricks voters not being able to vote in NV. They closed the doors to the polling place before they got there. They told people they could not vote. There are 300 complaints that will be filed with the NV DNC. How would you feel if you came to vote and they would not let you vote. It is a disgrace to be a democrate now days. We are now acting like Republicans. I use to be so proud to be a dem. Hell I will vote republican this election because of the Clintons if she goes to the General.

FOR THE DEMOCRATS TO WIN THE UP-COMING GENERAL ELECTION, THE
LESS INTENSE BICKERING BETWEEN THEM, THE BETTER IT IS FOR THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY LATER!

I FERVENTLY WANT TO SEE A DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER THE
UP-COMING GENERAL ELECTION!

LET'S GET BACK TO FIGHTING FOR A DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE
AND LET THE BEST CANDIDATE WIN BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO GET THE
JOB DONE WHEN THE CANDIDATE REACHES THE WHITE HOUSE!

THIS CAN BEST BE DONE BY STICKING TO THE ISSUES TO THE BEST OF
ONES ABILITY AND LEAVE THE INTENSE, UNECESSARY SNIPING AT THE
FRONT DOOR PLEASE!

"PULLING FOR A WIN FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY THIS ELECTION YEAR!"

Ann

After reading through these comments, it is obvious there are a great number of sexist men out there who are feeling threatened by the prospect of having a woman finally in the White House. Well, there are women out there too who are threatened by the same prospect… and that is a concept this woman cannot understand.

Once Hillary Clinton is elected president, and she will be, she won't stand a chance in the media or with the general public because she will be crucified if even one of her policies fail. On the other hand, she will be discredited on the policies that do succeed as having accomplished it only with the help of Bill Clinton.

To even suggest that a woman is not capable of being a great leader of this country is a joke. I mean, look at the mess the US is in now after being led only by men. Why are men so stupid? Why are they always so threatened by women? I know the game they are really playing but if I express it here, CNN won't post my comments.

Just so I get this right. Bill Clinton, a convicted liar, is out to tell the truth about Obama? That's right, he didn't inhale, and he didn't have sexual relations with that woman. Furthermore, I'm sick of hearing about what Hillary's first day in the White House will be like. I'd rather know what her last last day will be like. Will she pardon criminals like Mark Rich, known to have business ties with Iran? Or will she also allow family members to suggest people for pardon like her brothers did with slick Willie? I'll vote John McCain before Hillary, and I've always voted democrat.

Someone please tell me: what exactly do the candidates stand for???? Does anyone really know?? Or are we all so caught up with race, gender and religious aspects of this political race that noone is even paying attention to what the candidates can do for our country.

Lets elect the first black president. He'll do wonders for the country…..well who says so. What does he stand for?

Lets elect the first woman for president. She'll do wonders for the country….well who says so. What does she stand for?

Edwards….Edwards who? It would seem he is forgotten about.

Let's get back to the basics of the election and choose our next president based on qualifications and nothing else. We have serious problems that need to be solved.

I've been a democrat all my life. I've NEVER voted for a republican in a presidential race. If Hillary gets the nomination and has McCain to run against ,I will be voting republican. The Clintons are just what you are seeing. They will do anything and destray anyone who gets in their political way.(George Bush tactics) Atleast McCain has integrety, shoots straight ,and dosn't take oprders from anyone. McCain and Obama both can pull independent voters, Hillary can't. I can't bring myself to join her after watching their operation thus far. Hillary can be easily beaten in a general election. If you want another republican administraion nominate Hillary. Electing Hillary will be more of the same politics we've had for years. Our country can't take it. Obama is our hope.

If Hillary wins the election, it will be both Hillary and Bill as President. Not just Hillary.

I agree with so many posts here that Obama needs to retool his campaign. He needs to start focusing on what he will do to solve our country's many problems. Complaining and whining does nothing but divide and make people stop listening. Step it up!

Hillary has my enthusiastic support in the MN caucus!!!

Heh… he plays so dumb. *Of course* you're running against them both, that's sort of the point isn't it?

Geez, did Obama's supporters grow up watching soap operas and Oprah or something? I bet you love tabloids, too, right?

I don't know what the problem is. Obama has the backing of Oprah and other celebrities, as well as his own wife.

What makes Obama a candidate for change? Is it because he says so? Wake up. That's all he does is "say so". He gives no solid evidence that he has the ability to make it happen. Stop dreaming. This is a real country, not a fairytale romance novel. Real solutions need to happen in order for change to occur.

There is a common trend among Obama's supporters, and that is that they all comment on him like they're writing Shakespearean poesy under the influence of a cheap motivational speaker. Dreams do not equal reality.

Give Obama a chance? You're gambling with a country, not a chocolate pound cake that has more calories than angel food cake.

Oprah has too much class? Oprah lives in a dream world. If you have a problem with reality, then why should non-supporters of Obama want YOU choosing the next president (and fate) of this country?

Hmmm, I wonder if it's possible for American citizens who live in the real world to have Obama's supporters deemed unfit to cast a vote?

Shame on Sen. Ted Kennedy and Rep. Emanuel (who this morning were quoted on TV as having urged Bill to tone down)! They never asked Obama in the same manner as John Edwards and Hillary to tone down the lying Nevada radio admakers who broadcast falsehoods about Hillary's connection to the lawsuit. They never asked their Democractic Partymates like Sens. Leahy and Kerry and Gov. Napolitano to tone down their undeserved endorsements of Obama (as shown in the primary and caucus results favoring Hillary). The American people are entitled to hear about Obama as much as about John Edwards and Hillary. Ongoing is a big debate as to who best represents the Democratic party in the 2008 Presidential polls. A Debate always has 2 sides – the affirmative and the negative. Let's hear the negative side about Obama! Get on and on with debates. Let us not tone down Bill who speaks for the negative side of Obama which the American people are entitled to know. Obviously, Ted not being a lawyer is oblivious to the constitutional law prohibition against PRIOR RESTRAINT which is actually what he and Rep. Emanuel (who as a Congressman should likewise know Constitutional law) are doing. Worse, Ted and Rep. Emanuel, you are giving AID and COMFORT to the Republican Party. You should be ashamed of the disservice you are doing to your own party. It is you both who should tone down for the sake of the Democratic Party. We are behind you, Bill. Go on Bill – tell the American people what they need and deserve to know about Barack.

Obama should call it quits. No way will the people of the USA elect a Black (or
mixed race) candidate. He has no experience and the only thing he has going for him is that he is a definite minority.

It's not whining when you are point out a truth – just because he has caught someone behaving porely and let people know that what they are saying is wrong does not mean he is whinining. . . It is sad that the Clintons are stooping again to this behavior to win – - they must realize what a true threat to their campaign Obama is.

Obama just convinced me that he doesn't have the strength to win against the reps next fall, but more important, to lead the most powerful country in the world. When will the rockstar effect wear off and reality set in?

Obama graduated from Harvard and was the president of the Law Review…that shows hard work and tremendous potential. He became a Christian later in life..that shows an ability to search for answers outside of himself. He is in a loving marriage..that shows commitment and stability….He overcame the tragedy of growing up in a broken home and not really knowing his father..that shows strength and courage…he overcame racism and became a United States Senator…he was vilified and misrepesented for his religion and his record…but remained honorable and decent…he is an American success story…he represents the good in all of us.

The Clintons got nasty after Obama won here in Iowa, when they realized he was a threat. Sorry, but how can anyone want a lying philandering former President back in the White House is beyond me. While we should have been concentrating on terrorism (9/11 wasn't very long after Clinton left the White House) we were spending our resources on figuring out what "is" is and a stain on a dress. What a waste of Americans time and money. Why couldn't he tell the truth in the beginning and let us all move on.

I can never vote for HRC, so I am afraid I am watching the Republicans closely to see you I could support in case the dirty tricks prevail. Too bad, Democrats want to blow it again.

Go Obama! (I felt this way about the Clintons well before Obama was in the race, originally an Edwards supporter.)

Are American really so out of touch that they would decide who to vote for based on race or gender, rather than the most qualified person? This whole thing is really lost on substance and real issues. Any women that votes for Hillary because she is a woman or black person that votes for Obama becasue he is black is doing America a very serious injustice. Lets look at qualifications, not gender, not race, and not religion. You republicans out there, stop before you vote. I am not a Romney fan but realistically, before you vote, make sure you understand that the Mormons are really the only church that really preaches and practices "looking out for it's members" If a mormon loses their job, the church takes care of them till they find another. That is frankly how America should be, we should care for each other rather than just think about ourselves. PS. I am, not mormom. Vote for who is best qualified, become informed, America is at stake!

All of this talk about Obama whining is somewhat baffling when Hillary managed to literally WHINE during a press conference. Give me a break please. When Hillary lost Iowa she was the biggest cry baby ever. Also, as far as Obama being ready to stand up to big time politics as many have posted ;I believe he is ready although he cannot help it if he as more class and dignity and will not stoop to their treacherous levels. Besides if Hillary were to win the nomination I think the Republicans would literally roast her and we will be in the SAME boat we are in now!

I agree that Barack is definitely a movement by himself and I personally don't want another 4 years of a Clinton Whitehouse!

Obama is playing with the big boys. If he can't handle the Clintons, then there's no way he can handle leaders of the world! I support Hillary because I believe she's the only one that clean Bush's mess. I hate how the media is playing the race card and making democrats look bad.

So, Sen. Obama?? Are you kidding me? He is the spouse of the candidate for goodness sakes!

As for Axelrod's concerns about President Clinton's comments about Sen. Obama's record. If there was a concern where the facts were wrong I think we would have heard about it loud and clear by now.

But of course, the issue isn't that Bill is twisting the truth, but that Obama and his camp has been twisting his record all along and now that Bill is making it clear to the public "he can't stand the heat!" Obama and Axelrod have been throwing flower petals under Obama's record all this past year. Now that Bill Clinton is shining a bright light at it now we see the cracks in his story.

Don't refute his comments with whining, Axelrod. Respond with facts for a change or is your whole campaign "smoke and mirrors"?

Simply clear politics. Obama has spoken nothing but vague touchy feely hopes and dreams. No Facts, No specifics. Hillary has stated quite clearly what she would do to change things in Washington. Thats the change we need in the next presidential term. No false hopes, No pie in the sky fantasies.

Because in the end, wishing on a star will only give you a crick in the neck.

Vote Hillary.

Wynter,
Loudon, NH

Hillary is not able to handle pressure. There have been numerous situations where she demonstrated this. From not being clear on providing illegal immigrants with driver's licenses, to the sobbing in New Hampshire, to now using Bill to win her the election, not to mention her big mistake on the allowing President Bush to invade a country that had nothing to do with 9/11. This woman is not suited for this position. She is mistake prone.

Sounds like Obama is getting desperate and looking for anything to boost his slowly sinking numbers…..what happened to the "change" that he has been talking about?

this BILLiary Clinton dynasty needs to be stopped. America does not have a monarcy government. Go Obama, good luck.

Why does america love coffee? Cause if we had enough tea, we could turn 50 states into 50 countries. hahahaha

first- what is this talk about running against both Obamas. Clintons are not the same, because one is FORMER PRESIDENT, who held office for 8 yrs. so do you think it;s the same???????
second- Obama a whiner??? I'm sorry i don't remember him crying on national TV.. ohh this job is so hard..ohh it takes a lot…come Hillary supporters!

A point here that should be made: it's interesting to me that he refers to running AGAINST anyone. He is running FOR the Democratic Nomination.

I am a strong Democrat, and maybe I'm old…In my day we ran AGAINST the Republicans, not other Democrats.

First Obama is running for President of the United States not President of a sorority, club or college. He doesn't mind throwing out smears against the clinton's his self and he has done so just as much…just as his own campaign workers have done. He needs to stop wining because guess what the rest of the leaders in the world will do much more than put what he says and his track record in the forefront to tear apart. Grow up and stop using your time to complain about the tactics that he his self has also been using. Don't dish it out if you can't take it coming back your way!

We are re-electing Bill, vicariously, of course. Many say it's a two for one deal. Hillary is just there for window dressing. Come on guys …it's time you woke up. Given all that, I don't particularly want to go back to the Clinton era, anymore than I want another Bush to be in office, Jeb or some other member of that family.

It's time for a "real" change, not just a name change. For all the important things, there is no difference between establishment families like the Bush's or Clinton's. They all come from the same elite groups that subscribe to their own set of ideals, which by the way, have very little to do with the average American's ideals.

I suggest that you all do a little looking at the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, and Bilderburgers to see who runs this country and world.

These groups hand pick their members from the elite like the Bush and Clinton families. There is no election that is not in some part already decided by these powerful groups. Bush, Kerry and Clinton are all members of the Skull and Bones, the collegiate group that prepares for membership in the major league big three groups. Once a member, always a member. You figure it out.

Empty promises is all that voters will find if the people go backward and put the wrong democrat into office. For my entire life growing up, there has dissapointingly been no CHANGE, NO CIVIL RIGHTS FOR ALL; DISPARAGED SCHOOLS/EDUCATION; LET ME NOT EVEN START ON THE CRISIS OF AIDS/HIV on Women on LONG ISLAND (highest rates in the nation occurring) – ALL IN YOU KNOW WHO'S BACKYARD, CHANGING NOTHING SINCE SHE'S BEEN THERE AND, JUST LIKE THE LOT OF THEM THAT DON'T REALLY CARE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE PER SE. AND, AS FAR AS MINIMIZING THE IMPACT MADE BY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PPPLEEAAAAAAAASE

In God WE Trust, SEN. Barack OBAMA for 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IF YOU WANT THE SAME O'L SAME, GOOD OLD BOYS SYSTEM AND OF EMPTY PROMISES THEN VOTE HILLARY

Oh come on people, Obama whining? I dont believe that. We saw what Billary did the other day and I didnt here nothing of that nature . . . can you imagine your president crying in front of cameras. Oh dear . . .

Does anybody really think that a "young" Obama is running alone against the "powerful Clinton machines" ? If you do, you don;t undertand politics in this country. Obama has abig political machine and money,

The complain about Bill Clinton only hurts Obama. Bill can say anything he wants. I care about what Bill says. He is sharp , intelligent and understands foreign policy.
Look at all these endorsementsd Obama receives everyday. I could not believe that John Kerry endorsed him. He should be quiet and wait . What a slap in the face to John Edwards.

I was interested in Obama at the beginnin but then he brought Oprah Winfrey in the campaign trail to get the women votes. I changed my mind.

What it matters is to win the White House. I would like to see a Hillary /Obama ticket. and then Obama could be president in 2016

I'm voting for Obama because he focuses on bringing us all together, not keeping us divided. The Clintons are so "Washington" it makes me sick to my stomach. They'll say whatever it takes to win, and I'm sick of being lied to. "I did not inhale" and "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" are still too fresh in my mind to disregard. It disgusts me so much to see so many American's fall into the Clinton Brainwashing Trap highlighted Bill's bashing and Hillary's staged sobbing. GIVE ME A BREAK.

Messages to Senator Obama. You claim a likeness to JFK, but your actions are 180 degrees from what he would have done. Instinctively knowing that he could not have banished Hillary's husband from her campaign, (no more than you can sideline Michelle), John Kennedy would have immediately brought out his own brand of humor and would have polished Bill Clinton off with one joke. Above all, no "poor-me" whining from JFK. Look at how John McCain has handled Chuck Norris and his "over-the-hill" age thing. Excellent example, Obama. One has to wonder what Senator Obama would do the first time Putin or the Iran president said to him, "Boo!"

Second, did you hear one peep from Hillary and handlers about Oprah Winfrey's stumping for Senator Obama? Did she say following Iowa, "Well I was running against Barak and Oprah."

Conclusion: Those who have said Obama is not ready have been proven right. And while he's waiting to be seasoned, he should spend the next four/eight years memorizing Politickin' 101. Nowhere in this course will one find a topic on "The Art of Whining." So, Senator Obama, listen to the immortal words of the mighty Joan Rivers: "OH GROW UP!!!"

But…isn't a vote for Hillary the same as a vote for Bill? Aren't twins one and the same?…

Grow up Obama. if you cain't take a little heat now think what will happen down the road. this just goes to show that he dosen't have what it takes to be president. all i have seen him do is whine and cry poor me. i guess that all of his mud slinging at Hillary is all right. but he says don't pick on me. CRY BABY OBAMA.

How come we have the past few years people from the same families as presidents, havent we had enough with two Bushes and two Clintons? Is this democracy??

CHANGE……..this word was personified by the Obama campaign….He has demonstrated that during his campaign….Perhaps if it had not been for the distortment of John Mccain's record in the republcan primary….he probably would be our president instead of George W. Bush who has truly screwed this country up . NOW, with President Clinton twisting and distorting Obama's words and record, the wrong person could end up being the nominee. Believe
me Hillary CANNOT win against a republican. People are already saying they will vote republican if she win because she wouldnot have become the nominee
if her campaign had been run credible. CHANGE……so all candidates will stick
to the issues, and disregard all candidates who use the slash and burn method of campaigning. CHANGE…………. from the old stytle, and take this country forward with fresh ideas, new faces, and most of all a new begining.

I aggree Obama' point.
I do not want to have 2 famlies, Bush and Clinton, to control our country for so long!

I think Mr. Barack Obams, is so CORRECT BILL CLINTON, IS OUT OF LINE, he is not running for anything. And I am so SICK OF THE WHOLE CLINTON'S BUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Obama, is a leader, I will be voting for him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Obama can and will bring a needed CHANGE!

Obama needs to grow up. How can he preside over the most powerful nation on earth if he can't swim with the sharks?

Poor boy! Now you know how your and John Edward's rude whispering and then ganging up on Hillary looked to those of us watching the NH debate…….that was an incredible moment….and Obama let bully John render the confrontation to HC of course.. Can't take a stand for what you have been elected to do? Your voting "present" in Illinois to avoid….your dismal record of Not Voting in the US Senate??? Are you a conflict avoider? Or are you really an underachiever!!!!!

All whining aside, I would think a former President of the United States of America would hold himself to a different standard then this. But then again we are used to Bill's lies and do anything to get what he wants approach. I wonder what is really in it for him?

I'm disturbed by the spirit of some of the emails I've read on this site.

Senator Obama is not a "whiner!" On the contrary, he has stood tall against some of the slanderous statements made by the Clinton's and some of their supporters.

That he has the courage to stand up for himself is, for me, something to applaud.

As I've followed the campaign, I have watched with much disappointment the comments made by our former president, who is using his stature to disqualify a solid candidate. . .one who has been endorsed by many distinguished American leaders. And I've been disgusted by his wife all of a sudden showing her "soft" side. Come on, folks!!

As for Obama flip-flopping, his vision has remained unchanged. However, it is pathetic that all of a sudden Senator Clinton has used "Change" in her campaign. And now — after belittling Senator Obama for his statement that he would be willing to meet with some of our adversaaries — Senator Clinton states this is what SHE will do.

I have no problem with individuals explaining their support for the Clintons, but to call Senator Obama a "whiner" is really a "below-the-belt and untrue charge.

To all of you Obama supporters I can only assume you are either too lazy or too stupid to do a little research before you post your comments. Bill Clinton didn't say anything that wasn't true about Obama. It's verifiable. Look it up. The Clintons didn't make this a race issue. That was done by Michelle Obama. Once again, verifiable. Look it up.

To those of you fixated on the fact that Bill cheated on Hillary and then lied about it.
Grow up. If you're Democrats: How self-righteous you are. I'm sure none of you have ever done anything you shouldn't have and I'm sure none of you have ever lied about it. If you're Republicans: Well… your opinion doesn't count. You would do anything to discredit a Democrat. As a matter of fact, you did such a good job of harping on Bill's indiscretions we got Bush for 8 years. Thanks. Well done.

Please vote responsibly. Support a candidate that is actually qualified to be president. You can wiki both Clinton and Obama and and at least inform yourselves of their achievments and histories.

Obama is just a man and doesn't deserve blind faith. If you look close enough you'll see Obama has skeletons in his closet too. Check out his Illinois history. He has some scandals of his own to contend with.

If you actually take the time to do the research you will see that Hillary is the best candidate.

HILLARY will clean up the mess BUSH has made.YOU GO HILLARY!!!!!! OBAMA NO WAY???

Another thing, why is Hillary relying so much on her husband to pull the dirty tricks? Why is she relying on Bill to take Obama on directly but she doesn't? I mean, I thought she was the Clinton running for president! As a woman, I find it highly unusally for this so-called 'strong feminist' woman needs her husband to fight her battles.

So what? Bill Clinton is campaigning for his wife, and Michelle Obama is campaigning for her husband. And I recall she's said some pretty inflamatory things herself. Obama's playing the victim. Whiny, whiny. Is he going to whine like this about North Korea and Iran?

Obama and his handlers, need to stop thier whinning and childish snivels.
When they win it's all strut time. Big Show!. When they lose it's nothing but excuse time, Bill's fault, my dog's fault, whatever. They claim victory when in fact they lost.
Goodness gracious, what would happen if these evil Dictators and the world's evil leaders people ever start to dig there claws into the backbone of Obama.
We, the world, will be in some major deep trouble
Yes we do need a reality check, and very soon .
Especially after George Bush's big messup.

Samuel,

Are that ignorant of the world??

This questions is for those who support hillary clinton.
1.Why do you think the senators who have been in senate for long time endores barrak obama particularly red state because they know barrak is the only candidate who can bring the country together and who can beat the republican for the general election.the polls also shows the same thing.
2. Why do you think college educated and intellectual people support and vote for barrak obama but non-college educated support hillary clinton.why ? who is honest in this historical race.

1. First explain to me in detail which senators who have been in the senate for a long time are supporting which candidate. Then I can possibly respond. I don't care to do your homework for you…

2. Very strange. I am college educated, have a masters degree in fact, and I am voting for Hillary. In the end your arguments really make no sense? What would that have anything to do with honesty? So are you saying uneducated folks are dishonest? I would probably suggest there is emperical evidence to the contrary.

Please read your posts, you sound very silly

Bill Clinton isn't just a spouse campaigning on Senator Clinton's behalf. He is a former President and should be held to higher standards given his political influence. Obama is right to defend himself against Mr. Clinton's loose tirades that misrepresent Obama's character. The Clintons DO have the good cop, bad cop thing going on ever since Senator Clinton shed some tears in New Hampshire. We need someone like Obama who will unite the country instead of dividers like the Clinton who carry so much political baggage. I'm sure republicans everywhere are secretly cheering on Hillary Clinton by not saying anything at all so that one of their candidates has a chance to win.

Obama is not complaining people… he is just saying it is time for him to start defending himself against Bill Clinton's words. All this time he refused to play the dirty politics the Clintons play. Who said he is whining? who said he is complaining? i can't believe how many of us are actually so used to old dirty tricks of politics and when we see them we actually encourage it. Then we have the nerve to scream we want a change in the white house!!!!! ok go figure. wake up everyone!

Anybody think that Bill is hurting his legacy and history as a sort of payback to Hilary? They are not a religious people, why if Hilary is so strong by herself did she stay with him after all the cheating? Was Bill her ace in the hole that she could send out there like watch dogs to attack, while she sits back? I'm just saying why doesn't Hilary tell her husband to calm down, she can stand up for herself, is she hoping Bill will be able to get her out of any jam in the office??

David B. Let's be real and honest for a minute. Oprah went to three rallies. She said nothing prior to the rallies and nothing since. To intimate she has been on the campaign trail for Obama is false and the type of half-truths the Clinton campaign has stooped to.

Whatever little respect I had for Bill and Hillary I have lost it now. This woman cries on national television asking why people dont like her and cries saying its really 'hard' running for presidency and the hillary supporters are accusing Barack Obama of "whining", its amazing. I am a democrat but if Hillary wins I will make it a point to vote for a republican. This woman and her husband are becomming more toxic each passing day.

WELL SAID Summerville

The aggressive engagement of Bill Clinton is hurting the Democratic Party, especially in the general election. But Bill and Hillary Clinton think they are the Democratic Party. Instead of Bill Clinton being the one person able to give us better insight into Hillary's personality and character and the specifics of her role in his Administration, he chooses to lash out at Obama and lie and distort Obama's stances and statements. Bill Clinton is a former president of the US. When he makes accusations, the average American will think "HEY THIS GUY WAS A FORMER PRESIDENT, HE MUST BE TELLING THE TRUTH?" Even though, Bill Clinton has made it a habit of lying or distorting the truth recently and in the past.

Independent and strong women should be outraged that as much as Hillary has been disrespected by Bill Clinton in the past, she still can even control him to this day even though it is her campaign for presidency and not his. For me this shows weakness even more so than Hillary's teary moment in New Hampshire.

Obama in '08!

it's the new world order elite government vs obama

but then again obama wants to BAN all semi-auto handguns

so i guess no matter what, America will lose unless Ron Paul gets elected

It is clear to me that CNN favors Barack Hussien Obama. They seem to print stories that favor him and show the Clintons in an unfavorable light. Try being a little more impartial and fair to all the candidates. The media is trying to pick the next candidiate, instead of the people.

IF Hillary wins the nomination, I cannot wait until it backfires on her supporters. Bill Clinton had the nerve to say we were rolling the dice with Obama considering half of the country have already stated that they will not vote for Hillary under any circumstances. What on earth makes them, and their supports, think they can win the general election? Bill Clinton only won because of the third-party factor, in '92 and '96. One thing is for sure, the black vote will not be taken for granted. I guarantee the turnout will be low among blacks than usual; Hillary has turned off the general community. She can keep the old guard, but those of us who are educated and among the higher income bracket will not support her.

Good luck in the general – McCain is going to win it!

Those of you who are supporting Clinton thinking that she will be able to win November election are living in a fairy tale. Only thing that will unite the republicans and independents is Hillary Clinton. They just want Hillary to win because then a republican win will be guaranteed in November. So if that's what the democrats want then they will get it.

Obama seems childish – a real whiner. Not up to the difficult job of standing up to Republican jabs or international criticism. Too thin skinned. He and his wife and staff have been brutally critical of Hillary. I also don't like Obama's disrespectful treatment of democratic former Presidents and his honoring Reagan, the Republican. The dmeocratic party does not reminisce fondly about Reagan. Obama keeps making this really off base statements – and then wants to win because of his black heritage. He's starting to really stink.

while the rest of the world is selling off shares amidst fears of a major recession in the USA, you guys dont even have the sense to back someone with the necessary experience to get you out of it – how can you honestly think Obama will know how to make the right decisions? When Bill was president you had a wonderful booming economy – think with your heads and not always your hearts and choose Hillary – and stop whining about black votes, female votes and think logically. Hillary 2008!

If Obama can not handle comments from 2 fellow democrats, imagine how this inexperienced politician will fare with World Leaders.

Let's not have a democratic version of the inept George W.

This whole race/gender thing sickens me. I am an African American male. I get sick and tired of these news stories entitled, "American ready for a black president" and "Black women are torn between their race and gender." Stories like this fuels both racism and sexism in this country and assumes that black women are only voting based on race and sex. What about white women? Are they torn between John Edwards and Hillary Clinton as well? You dont hear this type of story. What about Latino women? When Richardson was in, were they torn between Richardson and Clinton? Or what if the main candidates were all white? Would black women be torn as well? I just get sick and tired of these race/sex stories. It fuels racism to the highest extent. If the media is going to report something, let it be strictly issues of politics and not along racial/sesist lines!

Considering that all of us know this, I'm surprised it took so long for the Obama campaign to acknoledge the good cop, bad cop routine that is being played by the Clintons. They will not stop at anything to get the nomination. Yes, we know Obama is trying to change for a more positive campaign. I'm glad to see Obama bring this matter up before the debate tonight. It's about time to show these arrogant Clintons some good old Chicago politics my friend.

I have not heard a single intelligent argument for why Hillary would make good president. I have heard why Bill was a good president (which is questionable to say the least). We all know she doesn't have 35 years of experience. She has 25 years experience being a wife and lawyer, and 10 years at most of true experience. Once again she is relying on Bill's experience and passing it off as her own.

If that is how we play the game. Then give her the experience for learning from the best on how to lie to the government and american people in a top notch fashion. I don't know how anyone could even consider putting the CLintons back in office. The rest of the world will continue to disrespect us becuase we don't seem to learn from any of our mistakes.

Obama may not have a squeeky clean resume, but who does. Quite honestly a little dirt makes you stronger, but Hillary is so covered in filth that we spend more time questioning if she is being genuine or fake that no change could possibly occur. Wake up people!!!

It would be a national scandal if Bill did not support his wife's candidacy. I am happy to see him on the trail.

Obama is the KING of generalities. What exactly did Bill Clinton (or Hillary) say that was not factual????? Obama started off promising change, and as promise he has changed…. the DEMOCRATS ARE DIVIDED BECAUSE OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS PLAYED THE RACE CARD TO CHIP AWAY AT CLINTON'S SUPPORT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. His play worked but at the cost of his white supporters who saw his whining as phony… there was no racial overtone to any of those Clinton comments.

A Fair Media Is No Where To Be Found.

Imagine if Hillary's only message was vote for me because I'm white… this nation would be outraged. Obama promise vaguely "Change." (what change is this…. "I'm a black man and we've not had one yet."

The world watched as our country fell victim to Bill's moral demise — as a husband, as a father, as a United States President. Some claim that the 2-for-1 Clinton deal is a good thing. Imagine for one moment the headlines…because it would never be Hillary's name publicized. Instead, her husband will land the front pages and Americans will pay the price for continuing to choose leaders whose actions do not convey a message of unity. Bill lied to his family, and he lied to the American people. He would have been just fine with all the lying had our system of checks-and-balances failed. In our current times of world conflict and diminished respect towards America, can we afford to place both Clintons on the ballot? People around the world are watching. It is amazing to see how there is a shift in focus from anti-Americanism to anti-Bush. This is evidence that the other countries may be willing to open doors for peaceful compromise if we choose a leader worthy of such a delicate process in the 21st century. Of the three democratic candidates, we must ask ourselves — which person will be able to envigor an economic upsurge in our own country? Which person will appeal to the hard-working, over-taxed middle class? Which person will inspire us to take a long, hard look at the future of our children — our nation's future (e.g. child healthcare and free, public education) — in such a way as to reunite private and public sector support for teaching and learning? Which person will be invited to a foreign country for "talks" without reservation? Which person will unite Americans on a variety of levels? Democrats must not split on the movement, but we must be very cautious of the dire implications that placing Hillary in office will have. Can we afford to take on her baggage? Would you ever ask others to take on yours? Come on, Dems…let's get this one right — for youself, for your families, for your country, for the impact your choice has on the world. True change…vote for that…

I think Bill should keep on talking.

The more Bill talks the more it turns off everyone from voting for Hillary! And the more Bill talks it shows America the type of divisiveness that another term for ' the Billary team' would bring to the White House.

Goooo Oooobama '08

The Clintons dissapoint me.

Barack Hussein Obama has to realize that he's attacking not just the record of Mrs. Clinton, but also that of President Bill Clinton. Naturally, Hillary and Bill have to defend their records against his attacks. The problem with Obama is he can diss it, but he can't take it. Grow up!

The Clinton's are not playing dirty politics. Obama needs to calm down because he is now not showing he is the canidate of change. He has slung plenty of mud himself. Obama has a gift of throwing puches under the radar. This is politics and he is playing the game just like everyone else. He and Edwards were out attacking Hillary way before the Clinton's even talked about Obama. Obama was on the news talking about how he had to go after Hillary. When Hillary fought back, everyone got up in arms. I do not blame Bill and Hillary for defending their record. Its very unfair for the media and the public to act as if Obama is some messaih come to our salvation. He is a politician and if you look close he is really no differant from those who claim he can change. People need to look past this retoric and look at the issues.Obama and Clinton are very similar in their views and plans, but Clinton has the better policy book and the experiance to get the job done. I saw Obama speak this morning and I was cheering, he can speak. I also saw Hillary and Edwards. The differance, Hillary not only was passionate, but you knew she knows how to get the job done. Hillary will be the best President this country has had. Give her a chance, listen to what her plans are. I know we will look back and be grateful that this women is the leader of the free world. I also have no doubt that Obama will also be one of the great Presidents of our time.

ITS ABOUT TIME WE PUT ANOTHER THRU AMERICAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE. THEY ARE COMMENTING ABOUT MR.BILL CLINTON. BUT AS JESUS SAID "LET HE THAT IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE"

JOSE AND MYRA LOO

Excuse me, who's running for President, anyway, Bill or Hillary? If it's Bill, that's unconstitutional. If it's Hillary, where does she get off claiming credit ("experience') for Bill's presidency—or his terms as governor and Arkansas attorney general, for that matter? She's held elective office for 7 years, less than Obama's 11.

Now Bill's out on the campaign trail trying to confuse the issue and make this election a referendum on his presidency, thinking that will redound to Hillary's benefit. Well, if that's the campaign they want, let's have at it. There may be some Clinton nostalgia in certain quarters after 8 years of G.W. Bush, but there's also a lot of Clinton fatigue. Many of us remember the bitter divisions, the constant dissembling, the "small ball" politics of poll-driven triangulation. Bill diminished the presidency by failing to give the nation a vision, by failing to keep his pants on, by feeding us a steady diet of evasions and bald-faced lies, including a whopper that got him disbarred. Now he feels entitled to go about spreading distortions and naked untruths about Barack Obama, and Billary fans indignantly accuse Obama of "going negative" or "whining" when he steps up to set the record straight. It's a shameful but all too familiar pattern. Twenty years of Bushes and Clintons are enough. Let's move on to something better.

Gee – Senator Obama thinks it's tough dealing with two Clintons – you can assume they're his friends compared to what he'd have to deal with if he ever became president. They're picking on me!

The Obama team have only now figured out the "good cop, bad cop" routine; no wonder they are so poor on the counterpunch. They should stop whining about Bill because the GOP will be much worse on him (if he makes it to the general election), and no issues will be "off" the table.

Who is running for president? Hillary or Bill. Somedays it sounds like Bill is running for his third term. Hillary's much reliance on Bill sends out this perception that Hillary can't win this race without Bill. May be she can't.

The reason why no one is taking note of Michelle Obama's campaign behavior… she's not Bill Clinton.

It's obvious that the Clintons under estimated the power of Obama. Hillary and Bill are showing an underlining intimidation. When a person has no other ammunition against someone they see as a threat then more often than not they result to lies and exaggerations. Sadly, this is the tactic that the Clintons are using. I spent years having the utmost respect for Bill Clinton, because he was an awesome President and he took us out of a deficit, but these elections has showed his true character which has weakened my respect for him. Hillary is too emotional and has too much attitude to be President of a country that's heading towards turmoil. Her comebacks and responses are too redundant to rely on. Obama is what we need. He can handle it if America will give him a chance. Rock the Vote for BARACK OBAMA!

I think this country should wake up and see what is happening. First we had two Bushes, and now we are threatened with the possibility of two Clintons. The word for this in the English dictionary is Nepotism. Do we really want this in a "democratic" country? We really need real change, and it for sure wont be with Hilary and Bill Clinton

#1. Never before has there been a former first lady running for President, therefore, how can we say it is unbecoming for a former President to campaign for his wife? NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!
#2. Research what Obama has said before accusing the Clintons of distorting the truth. There is documentation that Obama has said what the Clinton campaign claims!
#3. Michelle Obama gets a pass for her racist comments."There ain't no blacks in Iowa."
#4. How come Obama's speech at the MLK march today was given much air time as well as Edwards and NO WHERE IS HILLARY'S? Very one sided if you ask me.
#5. It seems the media feels Obama will make bigger headlines.
#6. Obama claims to want to unite everyone and yet he's the one that continually says divisive statements. Listen to his Sunday "sermon" in Georgia in church.
#7. Obama wrote about his drug use and talked about it on many talk shows but when anyone else brings it up suddenly it becomes a racist comment. I really don't see how that is racist.
#8. I agree with the person above who acknowledged that Obama can bring out
Oprah but Hillary can't have Bill speak for her because he was a former President. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
We'll probably see Oprah again. It was only after Oprah that people really started taking notice of him.
#9. Lets see, the Clinton campaign can't make people aware of his voting record, his experience,the color of his skin even though he does, his drug use,everything and anything else. Hum, thats what we should do, vote for another person like G.W. !

This Billary front is unsettling. Who's running for president again? Hillary needs to be able to stand up and pull punches instead of letting her husband do the heavy work.
Vote for Obama. He's fair, he's honest and he has the better spouse.

Although I do not plan to vote for either, I did vote for "the" President Clinton both times. I did not believe the Bush;s even back then. That said, I now have a much narrower vision of President Clinton as he realy should shut up. Who will be the Presidnt if she would win? I am a husband who would support his wife but he is NOT acting in aso-called husbandly role. Yeh, I am a Republican or should I say Independent ??

Look, for as much as one might like the guy, Obama can't win the general election. Too much baggage. Too much of a quantum leap for the good old USA. Hillary may be a woman , but she's the right color, religion, and has the aristocracy of the Democtratic party on her side. It takes like a BILLION DOLLARS to win the Presidency back from the Right.

Want 8 more years of tax-breaks for the super rich? No health insurance for America's kids? THAT is what a vote for Obama will get you in the end.

Wake up, Democrats, and UNITE behind the candidate who can will, and who will win. Love you, HIllary!

Bill and Hillary Clinton could well be compared to Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt, love them or hate them, are career politicians, they do get the job done, again whether or not you love them or hate them, and they do attack the job at hand with much dedication, passion and gusto.

the clintons have little class
and the general feeling that people seem to be expressing, that
"bill is an ex president so he knows what he's talking about"
is pretty nuts.

you think people are gonna say the same thing about bush?
doubt it.

I just have one thing to say to all of those folks who are accusing Obama of whining…remember about 2 weeks ago when Bill was complaining people were picking on his wife. Grow up Bill… Then she cried in New Hampshire when talking about how much she wanted to do for the country…PLEEEESE. I couldn't believe it. That was an Oscar winning performance. It made me almost barf. I am a former Hillary supporter…thank goodness I woke up and see her for what she really is..and it isn't good. She needs to be kept far away from the White House..I know that now. I just wish Edwards would drop out and support Obama….that would help him stop Hillary and Bill..No 3rd term for Bill. Enough already.

Grow up Obama, I mean if you can't take Clinton's criticisms can you really handle the true mud slinging of the Republicans. And He didn't distort his record….there isnt enough of it to distort. I mean its not a voluminous record to begin with and what you do have is very little in the way of bills, proposals and initiatives and not a very good track record on voting either.

I smoked but I did not inhale. I did not have sexual relations with that women. Nothing that comes out of either Clinton's mouth is the truth. They let thier friends and coleagues go to jail while they sat in the big house, then pardoned some for thier loyalty. Bill Clinton was one of only two presidents to be impeached. How can anyone want this type of person and his stand by your man, insult to all women wife, in the oval office ever again. I'm a republican and have changed my registration to democrat just to vote against her in our state. No more Slick Willy or his loud mouth philly.

It's sad to see Bill Clinton getting in the mud fight like he is, cause I really respect the guy. Granted I like it a lot more when he's yelling at FIX news for distorting facts rather than yelling at – essentially – me for supporting someone in our democratic country besides his wife. But I do respect the guy and it saddens me how ugly this is making him look. People don't usually remember the good things, just the slop. Ask somebody about Michael Jackson today and they're not going to start by naming hit singles. This whole style is so transparent, it takes the mystique out of the leader of what was really a good era.

It's just politics as usual, but there's a few moments in every primary season where I get really inspired and think maybe this time it won't be like that.

But it always is.

Hillary was so out of line with her MLK comments and Bill Clinton is just going way to far.

Right now, I will not vote for Clinton. I will vote Republican or for Bloomberg. That is the level of damage the Clinton's are doing. They need to STOP!!!

The truth is not an attack. It is truth. Obama voted to fund the Iraq war each chance he got. Where's the Clinton lie??

Obama admitted to drug use. It is truth. Where is the Clinton lie??

Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. It is truth. Where is the Cinton lie?

Supporters were reporting that they were being strong armed by their union leadership to support Obama. Where is the Clinton lie??

Obama has proven that he is willing to do anything and say anything to get into that office, even dividing his party with phony outrage about clearly non-racial comments. Obama and his wife played the race card and it's going to back-fire.

You may not like Clinton and her husband…. but they didn't lie.

If the adoring media keeps it up… maybe Obama won't have to answer the tough questions, and the policy questions.

As a woman, I am appalled that Hillary's campaign strategy involves using her husband to do her dirty work. As a feminist, I find this strategy rather repugnant. Why stoop to this level when she should be running on her own merits?

GOBAMA!

This is a good strategy for Hillary. Throw Bill at Obama. That way he can't get a good shot at her. Also it shows him as a whiner (which he is). Obama takes the bait and runs against Bill Clinton. This also shows him to be a crisis manager and more of tactician (which is all he appears to be…change, change, change and no strategy to show for it).

The Clintons aren't stupid.

I find hilarious that you people complain about his whining, yet you Hillary supporters WHINED when she took heat because she was a woman, even though that had nothing to do with it.

He makes a severely vital point – Hillary in 2008 simply means Bill has the White House again. She can't control what he says on the campaign trail, so how does she control him in the White House?

If you are a Hillary supporter saying, "Get out of the Kitchen", you're obviously scared. Find another reason why Hillary should be president besides experience, which she has less than Obama.

Why is stating the obvious being labeled as whinning? Is it true that Bill and Hillary are misquoting him? This campaign should be a debate between Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards. Of course, the networks are giving Bill press coverage which he doesn't deserve. Which rightfully belongs to John Edwards — he's been projected as the third wheel in this entire process. The day of the New Hampshire primary, Bill's 'fairy tale' video was on the cnn homepage all day. During the day of the Nevada caucus, Hillary's interview with Tyra Banks; Obama making progress among blacks; and John Edwards stating he would never mention, as Barack did, Ronald Reagan in his speeches were posted on the home pages of news networks. You make the call?

The difference between Michelle Obama stumping and Bill Clinton stumping is phenomenal. If you can't see that, you have no clue about politics. One is a spouse proclaiming her support for her husband, the other is a former world leader who's words carry with them a huge amount of credibility. He is no ordinary supporter or spouse, don't be ludicrous. As for comparing Oprah to Bill – ummmmmm she isn't all over the country for him. She came out in support of him, showed up in Iowa, went home.

BTW, how does a newspaper keep impartiality when they endorse a candidate?

He lied to America when he was President… "it depends on what "is" means". I am not the least bit surprised.

Billary doesn't belong in politics. Obama clearly has to fight two people at once! Hillary obviously can't run her campaign without Bill's bad cop role. Is that what she will do in the white house? Go run in get Bill when something goes wrong? Keep in mind, because he's a former president, he'll have access to all intelligence documents that the president would have. This would be the "Billary" presidency. Isn't America fatigued yet with the possibility of 28 years of dynasty rule by the Bush-Clintons families? Wake up America!! Arent you tired of them yet? Go Obama Go!!

Boo Hoo!

It's really interesting when Clinton supporters say Barack Obama is whinning. Let's see, when John Edwards went against Hillary Clinton in the NH debate it was called 'a pile on', yes? But now, Obama wants to call Mr. Bill on mis-statements in regard to his record and it's whinning.

Senator Obama is a great man and would be a great President. The problem is Americans don't read enough. How many people actually look into the candidates records? If you don't do this, then shame on you. It's your responsibility.

Barack Obama has admitted his mistakes, spoke truthfully about his drug use as a younger man and continues to try and work with the republican party.

Hillary Clinton wants credit for everything that went well during the Clinton administration, but accepts no knowledge or responsibility for anything bad. I watched her interview on Meet the Press. Are you telling me she had NO idea that her brothers and her husband where talking about who to grant a pardon to? Are you telling me that she had NO idea who donated to her campaign? What a bunch of crap. But hey, Americans must love their crap because they can't get enough of the Clintons.

I am a 31 year old man with three wonderful kids. Since I have been 4 years old, we have had the same families in the white house either as President or Vice President. Think about that for a while. The same families in office for the last 27 years. We need a change.

Obama has had Oprah talking it up on the campaign trail. She's the most influential woman in America, possibly the world. It would seem that having an ex president would level the playing field, not constitute an unfair advantage. Obama is just being a sore loser.

I disagree with the comments from people saying if Obama can't stand up to the Clinton machine, he won't be able to handle the Republicans. This is a much different situation. Bill Clinton is a beloved (by some, not me) figure in the Democratic party. To go after him is tricky. I think what Obama has accomplished is nothing short of miraculous given the strength of the Clinton machine. If anyone thinks that the Clinton's haven't been priming the pump for her run since 2000, they are deluding themselves. The thought of Bill being back in the White House is scary.

I think it's ridiculous to compare a few appearances in 1 state by Oprah & the little bit of campaigning by Michelle to the heavyweight that is Bill Clinton. Not everyone watches Oprah & very few people know anything about Barrack's wife. Sen. Obama already has a very high mountain to climb without 2 very high ranking and popular stars in the party pulling him down. We all know that Pres. Clinton will campaign hard for his wife but he should do it with a little more integrity.

Oh poor cute spineless Obama…what will he do now. Please people, let us make a big noise and make sure Bill Clinton will not support his wife and the woman (Hillary) is harassed and trashed so that she doesn't compete or cannot win in any primary. Poor Obama needs to win, he needs all your support. Think about it, how dare Bill Clinton support his wife when she is attacked unethically by Obama. Bill should not support her, instead make life miserable more by joining the poor man.

No way H Clinton is not fit to serve the country in any capacity. President Washington did not continue to serve when the people wanted him to. Why should the Clintons?

Should the Clintons end up in office; we will deserve what we get for not putting new leadership in the Whitehuse.

waa waa waa dont want to loose obama just admit Clinton is more qualified then you are I have never heard of you. Who are you? I have heard of clinton I have heard of Mcain I have heard of John edwards I have heard of Rudy you may be a senator for what state and how long? what did you do before that? this presidentual race is the most dysfunctional one Ihave ever seen. You Blame Clinton for having her husbands help maybe you could ask your wife to get out and help you instead of crying be a man we need a man or a woman that will lead us not cry and say he said she said them are childrens games

Obama is not whining he needs to re-educate the poor ignorant people who actually think the Clinton's know how to speak the truth. When credibility, instead of fame or fortune, is all you have you need to fight for it. It's sad people can't recognize that.

Hillary also says Bill wil not be highly involved in her decision making if she is elected. Judging by the way he is running her campaign, I don't believe it. Anyone else?

Just the thought of the Clintons for another eight years sends a shiver down my spine. Come on Dems….Edwards, Obama, Kerry or Kennedy. Anybody but the Clintons.

When Nevada’s results were tallied, Obama made a terse statement barely acknowledging his defeat to Senator Clinton. His gracelessness wasn’t mentioned in any of the Big Media shows. Nor did they grant much coverage to allegations that Obama’s campaign intimidated casino caucus-goers and ran ads on Spanish radio stations declaring Hilary Clinton was against the Latino people.

Now we have Obama’s latest public pout. Bill is picking on him. Give me a break.

What about Obama’s nasty barbed response that he should have answered Tim Russert’s debate question about his biggest weakness with a quip about how he had an overwhelming urge to ‘help little old ladies across the street,’ a remark that was not only misogynistic, but ageist, and clearly directed at Mrs. Clinton?.

Yet Obama brings up racism on a regular basis and then blames the other candidates or, worse, the other candidate’s spouses.

Oh please

During Cnn's biased pseudo-primary coverage, the full text of Romney's speech in Florida, after his victory speech in Nevada, was broadcast while Clinton's victory speech received 30 second coverage, at best.

Even Rudy Guiliani was interviewed on CNN, but no sign of HRC.

I wonder what CNN's coverage would have been had Obama been the winner.

Talk about bias, or is it propaganda?

Obama of the beautiful talk is and will cry foul if he doesn't get the advantage. SORE LOSER.

You know, it is very funny to me, that people would listen to anything, that Bill
Clinton, would have too say. For him to get on the stand and lie and say "I never
had sexual relationships, with that woman." And all the lies, he must have told
his wife, He lied to us then, and he is lying now.

For someone that have said he love the blacks, so well, has a very funny way
of showing it. why get up before the country and lie, just to get your wife into office,
is it that you want to see, if she will have an interm under the desk?

There was a time that I felt good about Hillary, but as I watched her on, National
television, sit there and lie and wrinkle her face, what the hell is all of that about??
I'm hoping people will wake up, Once a liar always, a liar . Bill Clinton has always
lied, now he is going out of his way to ruin a man's reputation.

Obama, has made reference to Reagan, but he is not Reagan, and do not want to be him. People had better wake up, we see what Bush has done, and I spoke of it to the Nacogdoches Daily news paper, in 93 and 94 why don't you check it out
everything that I said, would happen is happening. Do we want another war, or do we want change?

If he can't handle the 2 Clintons how would he be able to take on the whole Republican Party if he wins the nomination?

If he can't handle the heat now, how will he be able to handle it if he was president when Putin, Chavez and the rest of them gang up on him?

Send the rookie back to the minors for 8 more years of training.

Obama seems to be complaining about everything the Clinton's do.
If he can't take the heat of the caucuses how will be be as President?
Let's talk facts, Obama has shown mixed messages on the War…voted
against it, but sent money. Where is Clinton's distortion of those facts there?

Every canditate has their partner campaigning for them, why can't Hillary?
She's married to a former President, who is a recognized genius and
she would be a fool not to use him. We all know, she is no fool.

Look what happened to Al Gore, he didn't use Clinton and he lost the election!

Obama you are fighting two…the Clintons are only after their own agendas.
She wants to be the first women President… and will do anything to bring you down.
Even if it means using the black vote for her gain. That’s all it is… Gain.

I voted before for slick Willy "Bill" but never again. His wife is nothing but
A gold digger on his resume… carry over!

Time has come for a new future and experience! Obama I hope you win
The confidence of the USA. I am a proud Latina ..voting… for Obama!

If you support Hillary and you are a man then you have been castrated.

ok..so Obama praised Reagan..so what. Do only the Democracts have all the great leaders and good ideas..I think not. It shows Obama has the ability to look past party lines and recognize good leaders or great ideas when he sees them. Hillary Clinton on the other hand has a narrow focus. She even marginalized Dr. King's accomplishments. I don't think she is a real friend to the Civil Rights movement. Plus I don't think she would have accomplished a thing without her husband..how sad is that.

I would have had a lot more respect for her if after she left the White House she would have divorced the "player." Sounds really co-dependent to me. Plus I think the country has had enough of the Hill and Bill show..we don't want an encore performance. They are both morally bankrupt. Obama is the best choice. Hillary is rather pathetic..don't you think.

Bill Clinton was not disbarred, his license was suspended for five years. A lot of you can't get your facts right.

Obama just isn't experienced enough to know he's just a liberal tool of the democratic party. Hillary atleast admits it, but she would destroy this country.

America deserves better than either one of these people.

Romney '08

My Prediction ,

Hillary Rodham Clinton – MN,RI,CT,MA, NY, NJ, CA, OR,WA,CO, MD (North East and West Coast),
Barrack Hussein OBama = IL,VT,

boy, if he's like this now. Let's see how he reacts when the Republicans go after him.

How long will Obama be able to pretend that he really represents change? What has he done in his political career so far that makes people think he will be more independent of the political establishment than any other candidate? Skip controversial votes during his tenure representing Illinois? Complain that Bill and Hillary are "ganging up" on him? The Clintons are good at politics. I LIKE that; maybe they can beat the Republican candidate in November. And they have not avoided difficult or divisive issues. Hillary's health plan is more comprehensive than Obama's, and still he claims the mantle of change? I am confident that Hillary Clinton can take on and beat the Republicans in November, and can deal with the country's major and difficult issues after she is elected. Bill may need to watch his temper, but for me, having her competence and his experience in the White House is a comforting thought. (BTW, I don't work for the Clinton campaign, I just like Hillary). Go girl!

People will support who they support. The bottom line is that accusing Obama of "whining" is indicative of the kind of campaign the Clintons are running against him. Attacking him on the basis of his complaining about Bill Clinton's behavior is as childish as Bill's campaign methods as of late. And please don't compare Oprah to Bill Clinton. I don't even need to point out the absurdity there. Obama has ignited excitement across America and if every young voter were to go out and vote, Hillary would not win the nomination. This is an election about the future, and while "seasoned" Democrats may be weary of Obama's presence in Washington, they should set aside their love for the Clintons and think about moving ahead instead trudging through a stagnant political atmosphere (i.e. Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton). Both Clintons should cool their jets.

I realize that Obama has Oprah campaigning for him, altho' I haven't heard anything at all from her lately but i never watch her show anyway.

What bothers me so much about this is that Bill is an ex-President. I understand that he is going to support his wife but as someone who is still addressed as Mr. President I just don't think he should be saying anything about any of the other Democrat contenders. Let him tear the repubs apart if he wants, let him talk about how Hill is the best candidate, but don't compare with the other Democratic candidates.

It DOES sound like good cop bad cop – I said that days ago as Hillary is finder her "softer" side and Bill is just mouthing off more and more. The more I see, the more I hear, the less I liker her and now the less I like HIM. I WILL vote for her if she is the nominee in Nov, but I will not be caucusing for her on super Tuesday.

Samantha Klein – you hit the nail squarely on the head. If he can't stand up to the Clintons, who can he stand up to?

I VOTED for Clinton and believe Bush is the worst president in modern history yet I would not vote for Hillary. Bill Clinton is not being truthful regarding Obama and Hillary is supporting Bill"s false and malicious statements.

Hillary or Bill Clinton never expected Obama to be this close. They are going to do whatever it takes to discredit him. All these people calling Obama a whiner or a wimp..you need a reality check. This is someone protecting his character. That shows what kind of person he is. He will not let anyone just say anything about him and discredit him. I love him for doing whatever it takes to show them he will not back down. Go Obama!! The chase gets closer and the gap narrows.

I never understood the depth of the passion against the Clintons… until now.

I really, REALLY dread the possibility of a third term for The Clintons.

Bill Clinton not the only MAN on earth who has cheated on his wife. MLK was known to stray. Did that make him any less of a human being? NOT

To those who say

I thought Obama was running for president he should learn to play with the big boys . . .

I say

I thought Hillary was running for president so why does she have to have her big boy friend help her out. Is bill going to have to help her with national security. Hillary is running the most anti-feminist campaign in history.

She should pack hubby of to an island and say "I am doing this my way"
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People say that Obama whines and that Hillary cries on national TV. Who cares?! It is very difficult to focus on the issues that concern US – the American people – when those who supposedly want to represent US spend so much time creating a sense of utter havoc. Maybe that is the tactic; create so much dissonant churn that it devolves into a campaign of vile rhetoric and we, the American people, wont realize that the issues ,and the American spirit, somehow get lost in the scuffle. Obama gets people excited about the political process by appealing to their sense of responsibility as American citizens. Hillary unleashes Bill "I did not inhale" Clinton to deflate that euphoria. She stays "clean". Believe me I get it now. It's crystal clear. Fortunately I have woken up from my dream: It may turn out to be Hillary "Bill by Proxy" Clinton running as the Democratic "nominee". Long live the Queen! …. I will vote Republican in that case.

Even Republicans agree that Bill Clinton's 8 yrs is one of the best in the American History. So, for Obama to bash at Bill is like digging his own grave!!!

I don't see Oprah out there embarrassing Hillary for all her disgraceful tactics….she has too much class….Hillary has none….

Feminists should be outraged at Hillary's low-class tactics…..

I have been a supporter and admirer of Bill Clinton, although never very taken by his wife and her calculating steps. Now, in his fervent campaign for Hillary, Mr. Clinton has crossed the line of demarcation between reasonable and unreasonable. He is demonstrating pure judgment. This is too bad for him and for people like me who hates to see idols falling from grace.
George Schade

I have no respect left for the clintons as it is ,they have been jealous of
Obama from the start…..and its two against one mind you, now America
i ask you is that right ? No it is not…………….just like the vegas election
that state even had the nerve to correct the way a person with a southern
accent pronounced their words this is not an english class, i found that
very offending and the lady was "gracious" enough to correct her accent
i really don't think that person should have been put in that position……..
Another thing could it be possible the clintons made a derogatory gesture
when using the word fairy? As years ago a gay person was called fairy
and Omaba supports that and clintons don't……who in their family can
"honestly "say no one was ever gay in their family ? People i feel that
a person should be able to choose whom and who they want to live
with………..America that is called choice of freedom ………………………
OBAMA has my vote !!! 100%

OH MY GOD…now Hillary and Bill are being compared to George Wallace??? Come on OBAMA LOVERS….get real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing like race bating….

It is about time the Obama campaign fights back. It appears to me that Senator Obama is campaigning against a dynamic duo. If Hillary wins the nomination and becomes president she will apparently depend on Bill to bail her out just as he has done on the trail. I for one am tired of it. Hillary needs to stand on her two feet as a strong and independent woman not a woman who continuously needs rescuing.

I am voting for Obama….he is the "only" candidate for change…Hillary's gimmicks, race-baiting, tactics are disgusting……and slick willie has no business doing anything…HE IS IMPEACHED!!!! and he is not running for President!!!!!

All the Dems who have dropped out have endorsed Obama!!!

Can they all start campaigning for him??? Can Kerry start campaigning for him too!!!!

Can Edwards, after SC, start campaigning for him????/

Hillary is a shallow small-minded person with no substance and no credibility…she is very divisive….and will drive many independents to McCain….

Congrats, Dems!!!!

I think it is shameful that all of these people are calling Obama a cry baby.. He is the only candidate who has vowed not to use "dirty politics" in his campaign…even after his advisers told him to time and time again. Sure he could fire back false statements sbout hillary…but he's a candidate who isn't going to do something like that just to be elected. He's an honest man, unlike Bill. And I am really tired of having people say that Hillary has more experience…being the first lady does not give Hillary more experience. That is B.S. And hillary does not stand for change. She didn't even use that as part of her campaign until she found out that most of the people wanted change. She completely stole the whole "change" thing from Obama because she knew it was what people wanted and he was getting votes because of it. I swear if Hillary is elected the democratic nominee, I am voting Republican. Hillary does not equal change. If change is what you really want, vote for Obama. If experience is what you want…don't vote for Hillary, because she doesn't have any. And stop calling Obama a cry baby just because he is calling out Bill on his "dirty tacticts." I don't blame him one bit, and I respect him completely for not firing back false statements about Hillary. This man can change our country for the better. My vote is for Obama and always will be!

I agree with Suspicious on the 21st, but it is more than just CNN which is biased in its reporting.

Is Hillary not up against two Obamas and an Oprah?

Oh Puhlease!

Who is running as a candidate and who will sit in the Oval Office, Bill or Hillary?

Some people here make reference to Oprah in comparison to Bill stumping for Hill. There is a clear difference.
Oprah was very civil and never went about attacking Hillary. All she said was why she supported Obama.

Now Obama has always said he respects Bill and had refused to be drawn into the spar. But Bill has been lashing out at Obama relentlessly, distorting facts and calling names. We know Bill is a liar and will do anything it takes to pay back Hillary for the cheating on her. But to go this low is the kind of divisive politics the Clintons like playing. Slice and Dice.
Still I think Obama should not wait to be "swift boated" even if it means going after Clinton himself.

Well if were gonna listen to Hillary cry I guess we might as well indulge Obama when he's acting like a baby too. Aww poor me the Clintons keep ganging up. I got new for you Barack, the more the economy goes in the tank the more you are going to here from Bill Clinton. His eight years in the white house brought unprecedented economic success as well as one of the lowest unemployment rates of old time. If we are infact headed for a recession, people are going to hear much more from Bill.

P.S. That includes you Obama. Toughen up and stick to the issues.

Its obvious Hillary can't do things herself. She has to use her spouse to do her dirty work. She's giving independent women a bad name.

I think the controversy between Hillary and Obama has to come the "childish" stage!! I think the real issues are being camouflaged by their antics!

When this campaign first started, I was very, very excited about it and watched the caucases to see who would win what state, but now I am totally disinterested because all I am hearing now is the "back biting."

I am very surprised by Hillary and the fact that she has "Bill Clinton" name calling (of all people)! I previously felt she was a very strong woman and would be an excellent presidential candidate as would Obama, but now, to see that she has Bill speaking for her and has literally taken over her campaign, now I have to wonder if SHE has the leadership skills it takes to RUN THIS COUNTRY. Actually, he's the one running!!!

WAKE UP PEOPLE!! THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS!!!

Obama needs to be careful about the approach his campaign is taking. He is working his way towards loosing voters by whining about how rough the politics are. This is nothing compared to what he will face with the Republicans in the general election. Also he is working on alienating white voters. This talk about race is turning him into the black candidate, rather then the candidate that happens to be black. Both of these directions could hurt him in many states after South Carolina.

The Divided States of America at it's best!!!! Things will only get worse for this Country unless We The People learn how to live together as People! Truth crushed down to the earth will rise again.

If you cant take on 2 Clintons how will you react to the rest of the world. My god , Grow up and stop crying like a baby. Tell us the important things like what you can do verses what others say you do. If you cant take on Hillary and Bill and stand tall, how do you expect to run a country ?

Unbelievable

Sometimes we Democrats are so stupid about these things. Nobody ever mentions how dirty campaign tricks in the Al Gore/Bill Bradley primary race cost us the presidency in 2000! Al Gore, with the help of the Clinton attack machine, used some of the same dirty tactics to win New Hampshire, ignoring the fact that Al Gore would have easily won the nomination even if he lost New Hampshire. Then, in the general election, New Hampshire voted for Bush because the Bradley supporters refused to vote for Gore. If Al Gore had won New Hampshire, the extra four electoral votes would have made him president, and none of the crap that our country is facing would have ever happened. The Clintons have forgotten that being a democrat is prerequisite to being a Democrat.

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.

The difference Tonja is Hillary and Bill are still slinging lies and Oprah announced her support and asking the voters to think seriously. Oprah said think seriously and Bill is trying to tell the voters what to think. Also, lest we forget "I did not have sexual relations with that woman". Oops. Ok, I did. We forgave him and he's lying again. It has to cease. Slick Willy is spinning and misquoting Obama. Obama is simply chosing to take the high road. The Clintons want to win at any cost and will say anything to achieve it. That's why they can say that politics is a dirty game. They're covered in it from head to toe. It time for the country to begin listening to what's important for the country as a whole and not greedy individuals.

The Clintons will do anything to win. We should all know by now. This is not news. The only problem, and it's a big one, is the in the politics of "slash and burn" the the Clintons employ, we are the ones the get burned. And, as usual, the Clintons will come out on top and we lose.

First off, I agree 100% with Sen. Obama. If I could vote my vote would definitely be for him. Pres. Clinton's proliferation of false, untrue information is simply disadvantageous to his wife's success in the campaign trail and with the American people. Often this tactic is used to deflect attention from any possible disadvantages that one opponent might have; however what Mr. Clinton is failing to realize is that the American people are not ignorant non whatsoever and by him trying misrepresent Sen. Obama, he is inevitably doing nothing more than mirroring his true, dishonest self off of the opposition. If I at sixteen can see this, I am certain that millions of others see this same thing just as vividly. My advice to Pres. Clinton would be to aid his wife, not hinder her, for that is exactly what he is doing with his dishonest and exaggerated comments. Honesty, when it boils down to it, is what is desired in a potential president. Pres. Clinton is showing that he is incapable of being honest, infact he has shown us that during his time in office. Sen. Hilary Clinton will be held responsible for the comments that her husband has made because he is supposed to be advocating for her and representing what she represents. I say to all of you voters, " Barck Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama!"

Here are the facts, MOST people are voting for Hilary simply because they want Bill Clinton back in the office. It is that simply. She doesn't represent change. How can she even claim to be "ready for change" when Hilary LITERALLY brings all the history and barrage of the Bill Clinton era. That slogan seems very contradicting. Second fact, HILARY VOTED FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ! So here are the american people choices between Hilary and Obama:

Hilary = same old politics, same old fight, same old barrage
Obama = Change

Like the saying goes "You can't teach a old dog new tricks."

Deal or no deal?

Clintons are liars.

Sally:

Mind your own business in your own country.

Should this be a surprise? Do you think the Clinton's would let anything get in the way of what they think is their "legacy"? Their god (emphasis on the little "g") given right to create history? It's in their destiny. Get out of the way Barak–the Clinton's "deserve" this. Unfortunately Barak sounds like a typical Democrat–crying about what's "unfair". "Unfair" as he defines it. It's part of the game Barak–belly-up and take it. Do yourself and the country a favor–do a better job than she does, because this country DOES NOT need a person like Hillary Clinton as President!

Obama needs to quit whining and tell the american people what
he would actually do for the country – why mud sling against other
candidates when our economy is in shambles? He should be talking
about what he's going to do to rejuvenate our economy instead of
worrying about what somebody else says.

Hillary is actually talking about the issues and telling us what she
would do to try and resolve them. I know that I will be voting for the
candidate that is talking about the issues and helping the american
people. l will be voting for Hillary.

It is very clear to me that Obama can't handle a lose at all. He is still a fake and only a good preacher. If he were sincere about what he was preaching he wouldn't sound so much like a preacher. Trust the man if you want but I don't and neither does anyone I know.

I have no objection to Bill's describing Obama as the ROLL OF THE DICE. That is the best description of Obama. Because of his INEXPERIENCE, his election is a BIG GAMBLE with the future of America. Much much more than the gamblers in Las Vegas and Reno, there are Obama supporters who will not stop at gambling the future of American and worse, their children. What is more, Bill's telling the American people that Obama's primary/caucus campaign is a FAIRY TALE is a figurative expression to accurately label Obama's cheap appeal to the emotions of gullible followers, GIVEN Obama's INEXPERIENCE. I congratulate Bill for having used the right terminology to expose what Obama really is.

Take it in stride as practice……….the House and Senate won't be a piece of cake either.

I am an undecided voter that was tilting more towards Obama because I wanted to see a change in how the goverment works. These last few weeks, however, have been very disappointing. Mr. Obama needs to stop the whining and start providing more specifics of HOW he will bring change and please tell me what major things he has done during his short time in office. I am not able to find this SPECIFIC information, even on his website. Yes, he was against the war, but so wasn't I. That doesn't mean that I should be President of the USA. If he were in the US Senate and voted against it, I would be more impressed. I also don't appreciate the fact that he took his name off the MI ballot. I thought that all of our votes should be counted, even if the DNC stripped us of our delegates. The fact that he removed his name tells me he doesn't want my vote.

Unless I start hearing less about the color of his skin and how unfair the Clintons are, he will not get my vote. If he can't handle the softballs being tossed at him, what on earth can we expect during the general election when the Republicans will get going? It will mean we have at least another 4 years of a Republican President!

Hillary will get the nomination fair and square, but Obama will still cry foul. The political game is not for whimps.

We cannot afford to continue the Bush and Clinton dynasties. I am concerned for my grandchildren's futures and therefore will vote for Obama. I have never contributed to a candidate in my 67 years, but I did so today. Obama (and perhaps Edwards) are the only candidates who can bring unity to our country. Hillary is much, much too polarizing; she scares me!

For those of you who support hillary because if the Clintons experience against right wingers, consider this; Bill Clinton won in 92 with 43% of the vote, and in 96 with 49% of the vote. Without Perot in the race, past experience would show that a less popular and experienced Clinton on the ticket would equal a Republican president. Right now Hillary is campaigning against Obama and barely keeping ahead; Obama is outlining a vision of what America can be in the 21st Century, and runnig to win in November. If you want to be calculated and play the best odds, bet on the canidate that can transform and inspire.

The Clinton's have LIED to and DIVIDED our country long enough!

Get some STRENGTH and SENSE to stand up against this nasty duo and vote ABC!

I would'nt expect the spots on the cow to suddenly turn to stripes! Sadly, distorting the facts is something Americans have gotten used to seeing politicians in Washington do! I see more interest in this election than in any other I have ever participated in. I would not understimate the intelligence of the American voter. Many do THINK and COMPARE and LISTEN TO BOTH SIDES before reaching a decision.
Obama's campaign needs to continue to challenge Bill Clinton WHENEVER necessary! Because the "cow will remain the cow!".

I have little sympathy for Obama, since he has Oprah on his side.

What more can you ask for?

I see the Clinton campaign has redirected some resources to flooding these comment blogs…. that doesn't change the fact that Bill Clinton, for whom I voted twice, is going around lying (AGAIN), and Hillary is standing by watching her husband do all her heavy lifting for her. Look how bitter and divided the Democratic party is right now because of the Clintons, then imagine what the country as a whole would be like with her as a nominee. The only sure way to elect a Republican is to nominate Clinton.

Please the former President should stop interferring with his wife's campaign
and focus on his own legacy as President, infact the idea that he goes about
attacking Mr Obama on behalf of his wife is absolutely uncalled for and that
tactics will not under any circumstances get him Ex-President Bill Clinton and the former first Lady Hillary Clinton back to America's White House for another 4-8 years.
We the people of United States of America will vote againts that and with every grassroot effort and support from the American People derail the Clintons
ambition to take over the White House again …Pls Mr President & First Lady
go home and continue to represent the People of New York as Us Senator.
We will also not forget the humiliation of former Congress Man Rick Lazio
suffered under the Clintons during the debate between Mrs Clinton and Mr Lazio
the first time the former first Lady was runing for the Us Senate Seat in New york.

The Clintons manupullation most stop imediately and stop playing games with
the future of America, infact Mr Barack Obama is the only candidate who will
bring America together once again and not the division of the Clintons
who will do anything to get to white House again even if it means dividing the whole of American People…Thank You Mr Obama for having the backbone in your
effort to STOP these mess the Clintons are trying to do to the American people
with their over aggressive ambition to destroy American democracy.

Obama attacked Hillary and Hillary responded. Obama then attacked Hillary and Bill (along with Bill's legacy) and Hillary and Bill responded. I've never know Bill Clinton not to step in the ring when someone starts taking pot shots at him. He will not go quietly in the night. I see nothing wrong with Hillary or Bill defending themselves and his administration. He did an excellent job and we can only hope and pray that the next US President will do as good a job as he did. Good luck to all of the candidates.

We millions od Democrats who support Obama see this pattern of women and some other groups coming out in numbers for Hillary. These are prejudices that are unfair and now it seems women are being biased for someone based on gender.
Women, you are doing the same thing to others that were done to you!

The difference for the African Americans coming out for Obama is that they make up only 12% of the population, and can only affect one state like South Carolina.
Women make up more than 50 % of the Democratic voters and having this decided on gender is superficial.

What do you tell the African American woman who feels Barack is a much better leader, but women won't vote for him simply because they want a woman?

It's abusing your voting privilege to vote either solely or mostly on name and gender. There will be repercussions in November.

Bill Clinton, the man who doesn't consider oral sex as "sexual relations," continues to twist the truth in ways that boggle the mind. I voted for Bill twice, but haven't we had enough of Clinton lies in the White House?

It's only a matter of time before the Clintons' behavior remind everybody what a romper room the Oval Office had become in the 1990s.

Obama is a breath of fresh air. He's made great strides since a few months ago, and the Clinton machine is desperate and on life support.

The problem is not the fact that former President Clinton is campaigning for his wife. The problem is that he is a former president, and of the same party. It is a travisty. Why can't he just inform voters concerning Hillary's "35 year" record or her plan once she takes office…"ready on day one". Why must he go negative.

He is behaving in a manner that is truly undignified for an individual that held the highest office in the land. As Americans we should be completely embarrassed by his current "finger waving" behavior. Heaven forbid Obama recieve the nomination…the rebublicans will have a field day if Bill tries to back pedal and support him in the general election.

It seems there is only one photo on the entire file on CNN, the" CAIN Mc Cain" they insert that in all news be or not referent to the mater. In another mater why they want Mr. Clinton not to work, in Mrs. Clinton Campaign? Should you wanted to be working for Obama? This is the partiality way the media is working, and trying to work !

As far as I'm concerned, Pres. Clinton fairly described Obama's record on Iraq…the voting speaks for itself. Bill Clinton is fulfilling the role of spouse in a campaign and he's doing a good job of it. As for the good cop/bad cop, Obama's campaign is doing the same thing with Axelrod. One other thing, I did not appreciate Obama's praise of Reagan in Nevada. As far as I'm concerned he was not a good president…he represented the monied elite…it takes more than a good sense of humor and a nice smile to make a president and Reagan was very destructive to things I hold dear.

Does this mean a can't look forward to a Clinton/Obama ticket?

All these folks who rationalize equating a former President campaigning as the same as another spouse (Michelle Obama, Edwards wife, etc….) are missing the three main points:

1) Bill continues to deliberately mis-represent Obama's positions (are we surprised),
2) Michelle doesn't get the same press and more that a former President does (so is it really equal campaigning of spouses?, if she got the same press as Bill we might know if she was distorting Hillary's position, but she doesn't)
3) Are we electing Hillary or re-electing Bill

Dave

Also to all those people who think Obama is whining…I say you have it all wrong. Obama is pointing out what we all already know…The Clintons are lying, mudslinging degenerates. he is trying to expose them for what they are…they are power hungry and will stop at nothing. Bill Clinton definately wants a third term. It has nothing to do with "his new role." It's all about the power. I have zero respect for either of them. Bill has a proven record of lying and deceit. Think about this for a moment…we surround ourselves with people who are like us..we marry people with traits we admire…so what does that tell you about Hillary.

At first I really thought it would be great to have a female president. But not this female…you lost my support..you and your husband's conduct the last month have made me sick…

Obama 08…

As an outsider to this process but on behalf of the rest of the world, it beggars belief that the US gene pool is only talented enough to support 2 families running the White House for quarter of a century?

Please America, show us all that you have learned that making someone President because of their family name isn't a clever move?

Obama's petulant whining about the double teaming being perpetrated on him by the Clintons gets no sympathy from me. What would Barack have us think that his orchestrated "love fest" with the over-hyped Oprah Winfrey was?

Bill Clinton balanced the federal budget and ran our country with a surplus. A surplus!! Name me one other President that did that in the last 40 years? I care more about what this man says, with all his ACTUAL experience and results, than any body else out there running for President. Obama is a honorable man? Who cares. I want someone who can get results, balance the budget and protect my income stream. "Honorable men" fall back on that moniker because they can't accomplish real results.

I hope in the evening debate that the two can set aside the back and forth to give the people what they need, and that's truthful solid answers as to how they plan to regroup this country and give the american people some satisfaction in their concerns. Straight answers,nothing rehearsed, copied, or irrelevant to what the people need to know about the future of this country.

I must say it does seem that Bill is in the debate far more than Hillary. Are people under the impression that they're getting Bill back as President? I heard him say he'd be there for her if she needed him.. but I've read, heard and seen diffferently. He's mouthing off as though she's impaired and can't speak for herself. I feel that this is Hillary's race but Bill's Term. After all the chaos, i believe the people truly are voting for Hillary in hopes of a repeat of Bill.

If Hillary wasn't Bill's wife would she have even come thus far ? Her history is his history. I believe she's remained Mrs. Clinton to get to this point, but will she be recognized on her own merit or her husbands ? I'm very disappointed in the African American community(males), because they should see Obama as inspiration for life and beating the odds whether they vote for he and his views or not. I have been reduced to having to read about grown men name calling with words that came from our negative history… this is what we teach the African Amercian youth , how sad. Pastors, Black civil rights leaders, prominent black business men, athletes, black actors etc .. that walk around with their chest out and whining about equality and your struggles as blacks and portraying themselves as postive role models but yet you step out from behind that mask and degrade your own kind with racial slurrs, and downgrading a man that found it a postive move in life to run for a limited position.

America will never be quite right because we fight amongst one another with belief that resolves something, when all your really doing is showing other countries that we fight for idiotic reasons and what best way to havea country self destruct but watch them fight against one another instead joining as on one accord to be the most prosperous, educated, dominant coutry standing. It'll never happen we value chaos to much. At one time to my witnessing we weren't in war with one another was 9-11, for couple of hours, race, gender ,financial status didn't really matter if we were going to be attacked, what mattered for that brief moment in time was that we were there for one another no matter what , if african american could help a hispanic or a hispanic a caucasian from any different back ground it didn't matter where the help and concern came from it was just support for one another.

America has become laughing stock and considered no better than any other place. We can't dictate to anyone else how to live when we're a mess at best ourselves, can't even follow thru with a presidential election without sheer ignorance. Best of luckh to all of the Candidates, I don't think we're getting the truth and the best from any of them , just rehearshed promises.

As I read through the various comments it's obvious that there are so many people in this country that care absolutely nothing about truth and honesty. No wonder we are in the shape that we're in. Bill Clinton has always been a liar, why would he change now. He wants to get back in the White House at any cost. This is all about Bill. I hope that we Americans Dem and Rep say NO MORE CLINTON'S NO MORE BUSH'S FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!

Let's Give Barack a chance!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Obama has been campaigning on behalf of her husband. Bill Clinton is campaigning on behalf of Hillary. If he didn't, wouldn't that appear unusual? I have heard about "Chicago politics", and thought Obama would be much more thick-skinned than he is. There can not be a double-standard.

I believe the media will eventually detect this weakness in Obama, and will use it in almost the same manner that they have used to attack Hillary Clinton. The one difference is the media does not want to be portrayed as being racist. Let's see how they handle this.

And the important difference here is that Hillary Clinton handled these attacks like a future President would. And there is the difference. Obama is not ready yet, Hillary is.

I am solidly behind Hillary Clinton for President!

Oh stop whining Barack! It was fine when you had your wife attacking Hillary every chance she got for months. And now you get a little taste of your own medicine and you hurt. Next time, reap only what you can sow in return.

Kinda like running against Obama & Oprah?
Who's whining now?

See folks Obama can't stand the HEAT!! This is his first "real" test…and he is crying!!!

HOW DO YOU THINK THE REPUBLICANS WILL DEAL WITH HIM….NOT WITH KID GLOVES I AM SURE!!!

Obama is right. Anyone with a head on his/her shoulders can see the Clintons' good cop/bad cop strategy. In fact, some prominent democratic leaders have phoned Bill to refrain himself (please see the Newsweek article).

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

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

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

Bush#1: Not great let's try clinton

Clinton#1: Okay…..except no morals and disgraced and lied to the country

Bush#2: Got some morals back….but the country fell apart

Clinton#2????; Please don't make us find out, at least Obama might bring change…the only candidate republican or democrat that could take us further down than Bush#2 is Clinton#2…….Clinton supporters can give up now…..even if you smear Obama……there is allready over 40% of Americans who would rather stay home or switch parties…..anything to not see another Clinton/Bush term.

Bill was impeached – really?!?!

If Senator Obama has earned that title so has Senator Clinton – Senator Obama should at least have the common courtesy to address her as such.

Martin Luther King Jr. may have been fighting for the black community and he may have been marching with blacks, but because of him blacks, latino's, native americans, orientals, women, and the poor of all skin colors in the U>S>A and Canada have the freedoms and are able to get the education that they can today. I remember a time when the news was asking if the people that had been given the right to vote in the U.S. might not turn out to vote and that alot of them were unable to read and write so how would they be able to vote. I elieve that they were talking about the black community if my memory serves me right. O how far have we all come and how much farther we have to go. MLK fought for all disadvantaged people. He fought against racism so it disenhartens me to hear all this talk about black voters, latino voters, and women voters. It harkens back to the time of extreme racism and divisions along the lines of race and gender. It is divisive to the country. I sincerely hope that you will vote on the bassis of the national issues facing you because not to can only hurt the U.S.A. Continued battleing can only divide and weaken your party and your country.

Lying and smeering personal reputations only divides and hurts your party and country at home and abroad. If a person who the world views as dishonest is elected to the Whitehouse the world will not trust or be slow to trust and follow. Please do remember that the world and especially the friends of the U.S.A. are watching listening and judgeing.

Democracy in the U.S.A. is it working for all or just for a few? Are your elections truly fair or are only the rich and most powerful, the only ones who can win?

Americans should be tried of these political dynasties which rule the U S A. The Clintons have been in the Presidental office for eight years. Now they are fighting for the Black vote to get back in. WHAT DID THE CLINTONS DO FOR BLACKS WHEN THEY HAD THE OFFICE? That's right, nothing at all. H Clinton has held the Senate seat in New York. Doesn't look like much in New York has changed for blacks in her state. The next time the media talks about how much the Clintons have done for Blacks take it for what it is, just talk.

H Clinton promotes a policy for illegal immagrants which will further help the destruction and economic will being of Black Americans. Why would any red blooded American vote for her?

Experience as first lady doesn't equate to presidental experience.

Hillary in "08″ I'm so happy she started fighting back. Before, she was getting beat up real bad by the media, Edwards, Obama and everyone else in the house. She will show us all how strong she is.. She will win inspite of the odds being against her,…

Obama fans …Hillary win NH–MI–NEVADA,..i think American people vote for right choice, she its [Hillary] smart leader….SHe win all DEBATE against Obama..period

HILLARY–OBAMA 08 My choice…

Agron Mi

Pointing out twisted statements and unjust attacks is not whining. It is something civilized, classy people do. if Obama was anything like the Clintons ( I do not want to make any distinction between Bill and Hillary, they both deserve each other) he would have resorted to similar tactics. I know, like rest of the world does, there is an abundance of material for Obama to use if he wants to stoop so low. He won't because it is beneath him.
wake up stupid people.

As if no one uses the experience of their cronies.
If you think that every predident we have ever had only relied on themselves to make decisions, then you are so wrong. They, the presidents, take advice from many people, including their cabinet, friends, family and their conctituents to formulate an opion. Why wouldn't Hillary include Bill in her opion making.
Everyone else in a democracy does it. And they should.

Hillary did the mock tears act just before the N.H. primary. Then the Tyra Banks show that was taped quite a while ago was aired just before Nevada. Interesting.
Hillary in her comments in a debate said she can not control what her campaign staff does. Obviously she is unable to control Bill. So what can she control
Is this Presidential material?
As far as whining goes Bill does his share of whining as well. As long as Hillary is winning everything is fine. Once Barack starts to gain he starts complaining and whining. about anything and everything
Bill and Hillary had no respect for the Lincoln Bedroom, a national treasure. They allowed the Lincoln Bed to be used as a trampoline by Linda Thomason and actress Markie Post . Over 800 people used the bedroom during the Clinton years. Danny DeVito is alleged to have said he and his wife went in and trashed the place
The White House belongs to the American People, not the Current Occupant. The Clinton's used it for their own political financial gain.
The White House Chef probably has more years in the White House than Hillary's eight years. Give me a BREAK. Her 8 years in the White House..That the biggest fairy tale I have ever heard

In my opinion, and yes it is only my opinion, The CLINTONS are a Disgrace.
And think about the White House Heist when they left. How many more Gifts to the White House will they claim this time as Gifts to the Clinton's if they are elected?
They do not deserve a second chance to discredit the American people and abuse the White House…the House of the American People

Do we want a Bill and Hillary Co-Presidency? This is the real question.

If I were ever to vote for a woman as president it would have to be a woman that got on the ballot on her own merits without having an ex-president as a husband.

It is a shame that we as women finally have a chance to vote a woman as president and all we have is this sorry situation. It is a DISGRACE and it is time for Bill and Hillary to go home!!!

As a woman I feel offended and ashamed by the Clinton's tactics.

Vote for anyone but a Clinton or Bush – enough is enough!

Clinton in 08, this is politics, Obama can't be above it and win, he must play the game. would Obama accept a vice pres nomination with Hillary, or will she choose Bill? Maybe Edwards…I think Clinton-Obama would be a winning ticket.

Don't forget in 1992 it was Ross Perot who GAVE the presidency to Bill Clinton. Perot's weight on the presidental electon was monumental. If you don't think so look at the popular vote election results: Bill Clinton won with 43.0%; HW Bush 37.4%, and Ross Perot 18.9%. Clinton won by only 5.6% of the popular vote. Perot's influence on america's voting was impressive. If Perot had not been involved in the political process at that time I would bet his votes would have gone to HW. It will be interesting to see how the independent voters go this round.

Last time I checked history, Bill Clinton had his turn at president. It's fine to campaign for your wife as a husband, but who is really running anyway? The swipes at Barack Obama are typical of the Clinton persona–yes, both Clintons. For a campaign that is also running on "change" it appears nothing has changed. Obama's campaign is the only legitimate one that can rightly stand on a platform of change.

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John January 21, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Bill Clinton is not behaving like a former President of the United States. It is a conflict of interest for him to be running Hillary's campaign.
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Well former Pres. Clinton is a United States Citizen by birth and is exercising his rights.

It your perception of rights and duties of a President, that is flawed, John.

I'm SO tired of the Clinton's and the fact that they THINK they are invincible. I'm even more tired of everyone referring to the FORMER President as "President Clinton".

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 less often – 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 – 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.

Fact is, I would rather vote republican than for Hilary or another 4 years of Bill. Some Republicans are the better alternative to the Clintons.

Keep up the good fight Barack

Frank

Complain complain complain, whine whine whine…Obama, if you can't handle the heat from a former President, then I don't see how you can handle the heat from foreign countries, the senate or congress. Sorry, I just can't join your team until you actually look, sound and ACT like a leader.

What's the difference between Hillary using Bill to gain momentum and Obama using Oprah? Seriously, these two candidates are now so annoying with their high school antics that neither of them will get my vote.

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

Your poor judgment in a premature run for president is obvious now. You chose to run against Hillary now. Team Clinton is more experienced than Team Obama in every way. You could have had them supporting you if you had not sought instant gratification. Don't expect any more free passes. Your obfuscation is becoming obvious to more and more people. It is funny to hear you accusing Team Clinton of tactics you yourself use. You are beginning to sound like a wimp. Shelack and Billary in the ring! Stick to the issues!

I feel the former President Clinton just telling American Citizen the truth, Be fair, the FIRST ATTACKING Hillary Clinton are both Obama and his wife Michelle, which I saw on Obama's campaign, now your record being questionS and your REALLY behavior bring to the public, then you are going to yell and getting angry, is that fair? One way traffic is Dead End Street. If it is your personal attitude to face and handling difference opinions, you are definitely not our hope.

How can anyone support or vote for Hillary Clinton when she will be (and I assure you he will) directly influenced in the leadership of this country by a man who lied to the faces of the entire country. Regardless if this is a personal issue or not, he outright lied in an attempt to save his own selfish skin rather then be a real leader and own up to his obvious lack of morals. Also, by Hillary sticking by this guy was just to maintain her own political ambitions, another selfish act by another Clinton. “Give me a break”…… the country should be giving there heads a shake if they believe anything that comes out of his mouth.

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. The Clintons has always been pummelled by the neo conservatives hired by the Republicans, they have more than a thousand talk show hosts attacking them 24 hours a day, everyday I try to search for stations that have anything good to say about the Clintons and ther democratic party, at each time I find they are in endangered specie list. Now they Republican and their dictators are tying to use Obama to divide and conquer, they will loose. After nearly 8 years of their mess, who else can fix the nation like it was done after the senior BusH? Of course the Clintons. Let's talk about the economy, the deficit, the out sourcing of American Jobs, the disapperance of "made in America" while our troops die overseas creating markets to those who could care less. Leave the Clintons alone, they have been good to the average person.

If Obama's wife has been out their saying stuff about the Clintons, how come we haven't heard about it.

It is either she is not saying anything, or the media is just choosing not to cover it, which means they are choosing sides.

Your poor jugment in a premature run for president is obvious now. You chose to run againt Hillary now. Team Clinton is more experienced than Team Obama in every way. You could have had them supporting you if you had not sought instant gratification. Don't expect anymore free passes. Your obfuscation is becoming obvious to more and more people. It is funny to hear you accusing Team Clinton of tactics you yourself use. You are beginning to sound like a wimp. Shelack and Billary in the ring! Stick to the issues!

Obama voted to fund the war after he was against it – TRUE
Obama did nothing to denounce the attack ad against Hillary in Nevada – TRUE
Obama tried to use the race comment that he knew was not race motivated to his advantage – TRUE

Where are the false "attacks"?

GROW UP. Of course your partner will stand with you and support you. Your just upset because your wave has ended and Michelle is not as big an impact as Bill.

HILLARY 08!

as someone who HATES george bush i have to say that bill and hilary are giving me the same feelings something i never thought i would say. but they are running a republican style campaign. and they have the nerve to attack obama for being honest about reagan. i pray to GOD that she looses.

Too many Bushes and Clintons in US politics – enough of dynasty already.

We are beginning to resemble India and Pakistan with Gandhi and Bhutto lines of succession.

Time for a change?

Vote for Obama!

JT

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

As far as I can see – Mr. Obama is not "crying". He is trying to CHANGE the political "dirty game". For that he will be – and your country will be respected all over the world.

For all those who think they will get a co-presidency with Bill and Hillary.

I would think very carefully about that if I were you.

Bill has a bad ticker – remember that major heart operation he had a couple of years ago ? He's also looking much older. He looks worse than McCain, who is a decade older. What if he died while his wife was in office ? Would you feel safe and reassured about having Mrs. Clinton in the presidency ?

Go, OBama.

During the summer Hillary's people spent great effort to separate her from Bill saying that he would not have a primary role? since Obama has proven to be such a formidable candidate her campaign is now publicizing his active involement. How are we to believe this back and forth spin coming from her camp/
A strong spouse is an asset, as Michelle is to Obama, but who are we really voting for with H&B?

Now that Senator Obama is standing up for himself he is considered a whiner and mudslinger. Come on people, if you don't support the guy fine. But at least be fair.

Its funny Barack Obama is now making references to feeling like he is running against Bill Clinton. It seems like only a few weeks ago is was Hillary Clinton running against Oprah Winfrey…..

Hey Barack – if your wife was a former popular president, you'd be using her too!

It should surprise no one that the Clintons' are playing dirty politics. It's time people realize that they are interested in no one but themselves.

The more we hear or see them their crudeness, dishonesty and corruption shines through.

Bill spews forth garbage. Hillary talks fight, fight, fight….: Fight Obama, Fight the Republicans, Fight the president, make all states blue. Seems to me their policy is to divide and conquer.

Havn't we had enough of their tactics:

Funny, you people cry about how negative past campaigns have been and Obama has been attacking Hillary's record. He has not called her political career a "fairy tale" nor has he attacked Bill Clinton, which I wish he would. But many of you are so stuck on these criminals it is truly pathetic. How many years of BUSH/Clinton/Bush/Clinton? Are you not tired of the same old schitt?

And as for those who say Oprah is his spokes woman, please tell me where Oprah has said anything negative against HILLBILLARY? She has not and who were the ones attacking Obama, Clinton Supporter, Robert Johson, Al Sharpton, Bill Clinton, Andrew Young, John Lewis. These sad misleaders who are afraid of change are the ones that have been attacking Obama. Obama does not discriminate he tries to be inclusive more than I can say for the rest of these candidates. And as a President one has to be inclusive andthat is what is feared by the old politicans is that he identifies with the poor and middle class, something the majority of the democrats hate, because they love those social programs.

Obama is not whining when he said he is campaigning against both Clinton, that is true. Bill needs to stick to being an ex-president and Hillary needs to go. Even daddy Bush did not come out for Chimpy like Bill has for Hillary.
The status quo is afraid of change that is the ultimate problem and a problem for many of the sheep in this country. The people who are voting for Hillary, McCain and not for Edwards, Obama or even Romney are stuck on stupid and have no clue. They truly think that these people who have been in the gov truly want change rather than business as usual, sticking to the poor and middle class.

Wake up people, enough of the criminal elements in the White House.

Bill Clinton is not behaving like a former President of the United States. It is a conflict of interest for him to be running Hillary's campaign.

In addition, I think he's getting senile.

Barack is up against a great deal more than Bill Clinton. He is in for the first fair election process in the nation, where unidentified people are not allowed to walk into the polls and vote.

South Carolina voters – please note from past elections that there are always rumors the day before a primary, trying to convince you that some candidate is pulling out, or has made a deal with another one. We had it AGAIN here in Iowa. Also Hillary's people were going door-to-door with a false rumor in Nevada Friday night. Those rumors are never true! You are the first people in the country whose vote is pure and real, and means something. Use it to make a statement!

Obama praises Reagan and the GOP … and he doesn't expect to be criticized for it? … he needs to grow up and stop whining about his mistakes and trying to blame other people.

oh poor Obama! What will he do when if world leaders come up against him at the same time? Whine?
I guess he didn't realize he was playing in the big leagues now.
He should stop whining, and tell the voters what his plans for the country are.

Tonilyn, it's interesting you say this considering it was Hilary who cried in N.H. because allegedly the biys were ganging up on her. Ask that same question about Hilary!

For all those who say that Obama is thinskinned, well I suggest they go back and look at the history of this primary campaign. I was up in New Hampshire and the night before the election, when the Clintons thought they were going to lose, you should have heard the complaints coming out of the campaign…. about supposed phone calls the Obama campaign was making to voters, while meanwhile the Clintons were sending out a false mailer on Obama's stand on abortion.

Clinton dismissively calling Obama "a kid. " This is no way for an ex President to be speaking of someone from his own party.
What if Obama had called Clinton an "old man ?"

The Clintons have played the race card and every other trick in the book. The problem for the Obama campaign is they didn't start fighting back – until now.

Bill Clinton is embarrassment and he needs to get off this stage – NOW. The Republcans will eat Hillary Clinton alive.

If Clinton is the nominee, welcome to a McCain presidency. Mark my words.

In the history of fighting for president, Obama is fighting two. Bill and Hillary. I will vote for Mccain if Billary is the nominee.

I agree with Obama all the way,Who else has had the advantage of having a spouse who was a two term President campaging for them.
She is the one who needs her husband to get her elected and scream at the press and put a spin on anything Obama says.I loved Bill in office but he needs to back off and stop using his tactics to undermine a very honest man, and lets STOP using the race issue, Obama had a white mother, let''s respect that. He is an American! Why does race always have to be a part of the discussion? He does not bring race in to it., everyone else does. Let's move beyond color, especially today, remembering what Dr King did 40 years ago.

Al Gore did not want Bill to campaign for him "Big Mistake." He got off his sick bed to campaign for Kerry. I think he would have been as big of advocate for them as he is for Hillary. She is his wife, and Obama wife has been out here telling Black America to "wake up." Say what you want against Bill, he did not do little boys and he is fighting for his wife, who stayed with him.
I am so sick of people passing judgement on their marriage, 60% of all married couples have affairs. And, 50% of marriages end in Divoice. If a man can not fight for his wife, who should he fight for?
Obama has never won against a strong opponent and maybe he will be ready in 2016. He should stop whinning and start stating his positions, if he has any. His Hopes are not going to Change what's going on in this country today.
If he want to play with the big dogs, he needs to get off the pourch or bring his "big momma Oprah" back out.

I am wondering why the democratic party does not realize that if Hillary wins the nomination, that there is no way that she will win the election. She may be able to win the Primaries by dividing the Black vote but she will never win over the conservatives on the fence. They ( conservatives on the fence ) do not like her, nor do a large number liberal black voters, who feel like the Clintons' have assumed the "black vote". The assumption again was a miscalculation and once that was realized the Clinton Machine let loose Bill. The polarizing effects of Bill Clinton's attacks on Obama are a serious miss calculation by the Clinton machine, yes they may win but at what cost. I firmly believe that Hillary backers would vote for Obama if he were to win the Dem Nomination, but seriously doubt if Obama backers are going to vote for Clinton if she wins the Nomination. The devicive nature of the Clinton Mahine will back-fire, leaving lacluster Republican nominee, whomever that may be an easy winner over the Dem Nominee if that be Billary

does he really know what is the "change" he was talking about? he is running on a empty word of "change", no meat.

I agree with Obama. A fair campaign and debate between him and Hillary is fine but she should fight her own battle and keep her husband out of it. It is demeaning to what is left of Bill Clinton's stature but, then again, with them it is all about winning at all costs. Who will be president if she wins…..her or Bill? You can tell he will have his hands ALL over policy and decision making.

Sen. Leahy , Sen. John Kerry, Gov. Neapolitano gave statements not supported by facts in endorsing Obama, because Hillary outranks Obama on experience, ability, and even in debate performance. They all have been ganging up on Hillary. But they have been frustrated by the caucus and primary voters for Hillary. Let's level the playing field. Bill, go get em! You're doing fine. You and Hillary have beaten Leahy, Kerry, etc. And now seeing the frustration of pro-Obama endorsements, Ted Kennedy and Re. Emanuel (from Illinois like Obama) are telling Bill to tone down. Why should Bill, when Obama did not tone down his Nevada ad liars, despite calls to Obama to tell his prevaricating Nevadan admakers to even tone down? Ted and Rep. Emanual should shut up and remain neutral. They never told Obama to rein in his prevaricating Nevada radio admakers. They are unwittingly (or wittingly?) portraying themselves as the divisive forces in the Democratic Party. Bottom line, the American people are entitled to know the candidates well. All cards about the candidates should be laid on the table. "Roll of the dice" is an acceptable phrase to be attributed to Obama, and should not be toned down because it aptly describes Obama as INEXPERIENCED. In fact, the Las Vegas Review Journal, Nevada's largest newspaper criticized Obama's LACK OF EXPERIENCE and this CHANGE preachings are the OPPOSITE OF CHANGE. that explains Obama's loss in Nevada. Thus, it is and should be politically and intellectually correct for Bill to have said – and for right-thinking voters to think – that indeed Obama's campaign is a FAIRY TALE, with all the INEXPERIENCE and OXYMORON that Obama FACTUALLY represents.

I concur Marty.

How can anyone claim that Hillary is running against both Obamas? I have yet, to this day, read anything about what Michelle Obama has said because she doesn't get the press that a former President of the United States gets. I agree that Obama is running against two Clintons. Bill is Hillary's "attack dog". She has been chastized by some of the Democrat establishment for allowing him to continue his "attacks" on Obama and says she is grateful to have such a "passionate" spouse. What's even worse are the attacks are a distorted versions of the truth. Is Hillary going to be the kind of President that has to send her husband to fight it out for her? This goes against the very idea of feminism!

I am a registered Republican, a women, and over the age of 50. I hope I get the opportunity to vote for Barack Obama in 2008. I believe he is someone our world needs now as his vision is to combat the divisiveness that has for so long torn us agart. I believe that Hillary only wantst to become President for selfish reasons.

we did not see George W.crying , because someone questioned his record.

I think Bill Clinton should step back from the Clinton Campaign. This is the Hillary Clinton campaign. Bill, you have already been President! Will Hillary have to check with you at night if she is making the right decisions? Bill Clinton's consistent presence in the campaign indicates to me that Hillary can't win without him. America must seperate the two! Hillary can you stand on your own? If not, I don't think we need you as President

Hillary, if elected, will invade Iran. She will do it solo if necessary, and it doesn't matter if the United States becomes a third world country in the process, just as long as the objective is met.

Invading Iran would be done in the interest of her backers', and those same backers don't have America's best interest at heart.

"Surplus" again anyone?

Barbara sining "Happy days are here again" anyone?

I don't think Obama is "whinning." He's merely stating that without Bill, Hillary Clinton could be and has always been nothing.

Please, South Carolina…. Vote Obama!

Obama '08!

The picture is good! Don't pick on me…Mr. Obama, this was supposed to be harder than Harvard school where they have to be politically correct about race. You run against Hillary Clinton, don;t forget this. Your wife campaigns for you, and you brought Oprah to support you, remember? Bill Clinton wasn't involved in the beginning, he started to get involved when you showed your teeth. I perfectly understand, Hillary's campaign has to use any ammunition. And Bill was right about your Iraq inconsistency, and you got into a trap by yourself with "Republican was the party of ideas" and your Regan hero, not to mention comparisons with JFK and MLK. When you start talking, you forget thinking… or maybe its that young speech writer's fault?

How can Obama possibly respect Bill Clinton?? " IF " Hillary is elected the first she will do is get rid of him.

Yup, that would be two, two, two Clints in one.

You people are so crazy, just a couple of weeks ago you were saying that Hillary was whining when she cried on TV, secondly about experience, haven't you had enough of experience in washington. George Bush has been a CEO of companies, all of them failed or had problems, just like all of the problems we have now with our country. Lets see, Dick Cheney has experience, so did Donald Rumsfield, Paul Wolfowitz, the whole administration of people with experience. Secondly who is Bill Clinton to question anyone's character. Also understand, Bill Clinton just happened to be president at a time when the the .com boom was in full force. People remember one man does not balance a budget, or make the economy better, it's all about timing. Now I am a black man and I would like to vote for Mayor Bloomberg if he runs, because the problem is we need to get away from the Democratic and Republican party. You see I don't blame George Bush for the whole economy fiasco, but I do blame him for all of the blatant lies that they are allowing to keep the country divided, and us as people keep falling for the same old division every four years, and then sit around and complain because we live off of fear that is put into society by the media because they benefit, from race issues, negative campaigns. What all of you so call intelligent people should really be concerned about is an election costing 1 billion dollars, when people have lost there jobs, homes, medical care, and we will all be in that boat unless we get truthful, not racial. You see the problem with America, is whites people try to speak about black race, how can they unless they have been black. Just like blacks can't speak about race issues with whites because we have never been white, but the funny thing is I watch TV and I see these so call pundits who are supposely experts on issue's and they most of the time they are wrong. You people are like robot's, you follow polls, and if you didn't learn from New Hampshire, you are not as intelligent as I give you credit for, and thats not alot. What i find funny is I read blogs, and I see whites take a jab at blacks and blacks take a jab at whites, and when all of you idiots realize that he who has the golden egg's makes the golden rules. All they have to do is to continue to keep us divided, and from reading these blogs America is at stake, not from a woman president, or a black president, but because we are blinded by our own selfishness and hatreds, which is what is really destroying us.

It isn't about "handling" the heat or "playing with the big boys" as I've seen it described. It's about using dirty tactics and the same old political trickery that has corrupted politics and embittered us to politics…it is exactly what Obama wants to change!!! His point is "Listen Hillary, if you really want to change and give America hope and unity that she so needs and wants right now, let's actually show that we CAN rise above these petty and self-centered political antics and genuinely campaign for America and for our party, the way our founding fathers would have been proud of".

Are we so far gone in simple, decent, genuine, that we can't even consider a campaign free of dirty and under-handed tactics legitimate??? THIS IS WHY WE NEED OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

So who is Obama running against? Hillary, Bill, or both. She is a respectable candidate, she should be able to handle this on her own. What will she do when she is president? Will Bill be the "co president".

SHAME ON THE CLINTONS FOR DECEIVING US DURING THE NINTIES! SHAME ON US IF WE VOTE FOR THEM AGAIN!

Christine Atlanta, Ga. said

"Michelle Obama is also out shooting her mouth off. Why not give that some press?"

I agree, give Michelle Obama some more press. It will only highlight the differences between her and Bill. She tells the truth and he doesn't.

I like and support a lot of the economic policies that (Bill) Clinton enacted while in office, but I am tired of the lies. I didn't inhale, I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Obama hasn't been consistent on the war, he doesn't have enough experience-these simply are not true. The problem with lies is that eventually they catch up with you. I just hope democrats are able to see through the lies quickly enough to not put their proverbial eggs in the Clinton basket. You can be sure that the republicans will see through them.

It is good that we have real choices this election , choices on positive things, not just who is less bad. A good primary based on ideas is good for the process. I have liked Hillary for a long time, from way back when she first made the scene as Bill's wife. I have come to like Obama.

However, Bill is out of control. I am looking for a sign that one of the traits Hillary would bring to the White House is the ability to control things. One of those things will be Bill.

If his present actions are an indication of what he will be like as First Husband, well talk about a loose canon causing damage. I would be scared as to how he could make it harder, if not destroy, the good Hillary would want to do. If she can't control him now, she won't be able to in the future. I want a President who has the control to get good things done, not damage control for an out of control spouse. I am going to watch to see if she can prove herself on this now.

Hmmm…..Why did CNN pick a picture of Obama throwing his hands up as if he's overwhelmed by the Clintons.? He's not whining, but handling both of them. CNN go ahead and give full disclosure and come out for Clinton overtly.

I think Obama needs to stop whining and move on. His wife is out on the campaign trail just as well. Not to mention, he brought Oprah in on more than one occasion. If he can't handle the criticism of a former president how we will he handle that of foreign leaders?

ON THE COMMENTS ABOUT THERACE BETWEEN CLINTON AND OBAMA NOT BEING ABOUT RACE OR GENDER

Do Americans believe that we are all ostriches? If it was not about race and gender, we would not see both candidates courting black/white or male/female voters. It would bea non-issue. Furthermore, if Hillary wins we would not expect any comments about her being the first woman president or in the case of Barack, no comments about him being the first black president. But we all know this won't happen. SO GO FOR IT. ADMIT ITS ABOUT RACE AND GENDER! BE ONEST FOR ONCE!

If Hillary Clinton wins the democrat nomination there will be another republican in the white house. The republicans want Hillary to win because they have soo much dirt on her from her stance on the war, watergate, and bill clinton's affair and the way he ran the white house. Don't forget under bill clinton we were attacked by Osama Bin Laden. He had a chance to get him but he let him go. Under bill clinton we went to war hence the afghanistan war, kuwait don't forget people. Voting for Hillary will also bring back his numerous amount of affairs. I look at Hillary and think is she going to be the president if she was voted into the white house or is bill. People who are voting democrat need to realize those facts when running against republicans especially John Mccain. If you don't want to vote Obama Vote Edwards because he already ran and all of his dirt is out there. Hillary is going to lose against the republicans.

I believe Clinton is the only President who has been disbarred from practising law for life.Quite the accomplishment.

I think former President has a Personal Interest for this Election. It's obvious! He did find time to go and mess around with Intern at white house when he was busy dealing with the country's matters. Now figure out what he could do if he goes back to the White House with more free time and Hillary busy handling the country and getting us out of this economic mess!!!

No way! No Bill at white house again!!!

We didn't see George W's father coming out and making smears against Gore and Kerry.

If Mrs. Clinton is indeed, as she says, "Ready to be President on Day One" then she needs to not hide behind her husband, stand on her own two feet and fight.

But Bill seems to think he is the one running for Presidency. As psychiatrists would say he is "acting out."

Republicans in NH were telling their Independant friends to vote for Obama because they can't wait to sink their teeth into him. The Republicans do not want the real, viable, Democratic candidate to run against them.

Funny!!! This is suppose to be a race for the Presidential Election. Yet, after reading some of your comments, I believe (A) either half of you no clue, (B) you dont know the facts, (C) you are prejudice, so know matter what is wrong, you wont see the truth.

Making excuses about running against the big boys, does not mean that the person running for President gets to have a powerful figure like an Ex-President do their dirty work. If Hillary cannot win this election on her own….then she doesnt deserve to win. In the beginning Bill wasnt saying anything because he thought she wouldnt have a tough time. But now, he is trying to divide and persuade the democratic party with half truths. He purposely says only half of what Obama says,,,which is a misquote.

Also, what is bad is Im tired of people winning based on who they are related to. Thats how we got the current President in office. This President race is more of the same because people are scared of change. Thats why America can never move ahead.

O and Hillary wasnt running against Oprah! Cry me a river Barack. You will be crushed by the Republicans if you win the nomination! What a sore loser!

Did he just notice Hillary and Bill are on the same side? He didnt seem to mention this when he was winning in Iowa!!

CLINTON 08!!

If Obama can't handle "running against both Clintons," where does he come up with the notion that he can handle the presidency of the most powerful country in the world?

To the American people: remember, you cannot trust the Clinton's. Please remember all the lies, scandals and cover ups of his presidency. He would say anything and do anything to get what he wanted. He might be charming. He might be a good public speaker. HOWEVER, they can't be trusted !

If you want an AUTHENTIC person in the White House, choose Obama!
Nuff said.

It is hard work putting an end to dynasty rule in America. Obama is the one candidate that will emerge as a founding leader in reforming our political system. American citizens are brave and capable of working together for the common good. A vote for Obama is a vote for progressive leadership that will translate to a secure future for all people. Hilary Clinton is a relic of by gone days.

Let's see,Mrs.Obama can back-bite and trash the other candidates,Mrs.Edwards can spew hate and half truths,but Mr.Clinton cannot speak his mind?If this is not a double standard,I don't know what would be.Although I had not intended to vote for Hillary,I thank you for pushing myself and most of my friends into her camp.Who comes off as racist/sexist now all of you Obama,Edwards pundits.Either play fair or take the heat or,preferably,leave the race to those with vision for ALL,not pandering platitudes that deny plausibilities.Hillary'08

He should have known he'd be up against both Clintons when he decided to run!

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, Bill is being mean to me Waaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Grow up Obama, wait to you see what the Republican Party has in store for you. They are praying you win, they smell fresh meat.

If Obama is a whinner because he says that he is having to fight both of the Clintons, then what does that say about Hillary, that needs to have her husband do the dirty work in order to break that last glass ceiling? That should not bode well with the women that broke the glass ceilings of the past with their own hard work and doing their own hard lifting and even the dirty work. Are they voting for a woman that needs her husbands influence to get the job?

Clinton lies and Obama "makes mistakes". Check out the Rezco controversy in Chicago. It will give you a look at Obama and ethics.

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.

So much for experience…Bill Clinton is impeached, he has no business in politics…yet he is still out there slinging mud, while Hillary breaks down crying….

I wonder why Obama doesn't tell Hillary to go home because she is too emotional…

Maybe because he is of higher moral character….

Feminists must be ashamed…to have such a colossal mistake as Hillary be their best shot at the White House….she played the race card, the feminist card by crying, now she is playing the infidelity card on TV while her unfaithful husband is campaigning for her!!!!!!what a disgrace!!!!

In a country with so many qualified candidates why are we insisting we have to choose presidents between two dishonest families bush->clinton->bush->clinton…Makes no sense!!!!!!!!!

The only way Barack is going to win is if he unites people. Stick to your message Barack. Also, you need to do well in debates. You do great on the stump but when it comes to debates Hillary eats your lunch. I also agree that Bill Clinton is a huge asset for the Clinton campaign. But I think complaining about him is smart because that makes Obama the underdog in South Carolina which may get more support.

Obama '08

This is one of the ugliest primaries that I have seen. I would like to know if Obama wins the democratic ticket, will EX-President Bill Clinton stand behind Obama and endorse him even with all the terrible things that he has said about Obama or will he say that Obama is the candidate of choice by Americans and not his.

Too bad politics is not based on the candidates themselves and not what "big name" person supports who. Good grief! I am capable to determining for myself who I feel is the best candidate and don't need these people telling me how I should vote.

Let's let the candidates speak for themselves already.

Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton-

Definition of "insanity", …..doing the same thing over, and over again, expecting different results……

America, please do better than this.

We didn't see George W's father coming out and attacking Al Gore or John Kerry.

Bill Clinton has lost all perspective on this race. He's acting like he's in a time warp and it's 1992 all over again.

Bill, time to grow up and get out of the race. Let your wife fight her own battles.

at least he is not crying like Hillary

As someone who voted for Bill Clinton twice I will not support a democrat (beyond Barack) again. The way they have conducted themselves is beyond shame. They are embodying everything

Note to you Hillary backers – even if you win the primary (huge if by the way if we believe in the integrity and honor – look it up guys- I recognize you won't know what it means – are in the American people), please explain to me how you plan to win the general election when all of us independents (i.e. fair minded Americans who want what's best for the country as opposed to absurd identity politics, falsehoods and misstatements) sit the election out or vote for McCain or Romney in the general election.

As usual, the Clintonian paradigm – extremely short-sighted and selfish

Unfortunately Obama is turning into another windbag blowing his own horn. Michelle hastens to defend him but I guess that is different. Obama's tactics have been nothing but dirty- stand-up comedy to mock Hillary- a woman who has served her country well. That's a uniter? A caucus held in the casinos where the employees on shift and available to caucus belong to the union that backs him- that is not an unfair advantage? Sounds like the bar is being lowered for the black candidate and no one wants to say it. I think He is doing nothing but dividing the party while presenting himself as the good guy. Sound familiar?

Huckabee only Republican at MLK in Atlanta?

It appears that way according to CNN. One of the main things that Republicans need to improve on is reaching out to the African American community. This appearance was a no-brainer for all the R' candidates. Maybe only Huckabee has the brains for this job.

However, Obama does have OPRAH ….it makes it a fair fight. OPRAH vs. the Clintons…..

If you can't stand the heat in the kitchen,get out. What would Obama do if the congress and senate were in the control of the republicans,would he accuse them of ganging up on him? Politics is a tough business,get use to it,Obama. I feel if he was elected, Washington would eat him up…….Get him 10 more yr and I think he'd be a great president…

Hey Clinton fans: gve us a break… it was Bill who was doing all the whining about Obama's supposed favorable media coverage. Go Barack!

I guess he thought since he won Iowa he was going to win it all. Now that he has lost 2 (3 if you include Michigan) he is getting his feelings hurt. Awwww. Poor Obama, do you need your diaper changed?

The Clintons's need to be very careful with this win at all costs mentality that they have. Hillary is claiming that everyone will be united behind her if she wins the nomination, despite all the controversy over how she is winning some of these primaries. I am an educated African American male, and an ardernt supporter of Barack Obama. While the Clinton's claim to support issues important to members of my community and America as a whole, their smearing of Senator Obama, the first viable black candidate who is also running a very noble and honest campaign, has already made me decide to never vote for a Clinton again, because actions speak louder than words! Whether that means supporting a Republican, or a third party candidate remains to be decided. I am an Independent anyway, but even if registered as a Democrat there is no requirement to go with whoever the nominnee of that party is. Character is important too, not just experience!

Oh Cry Me A River!!! Obama claims Clinton is lying, but he does not say about what. If Clinton is distorting Obama’s record, then he should counter with the facts.

Maybe Clinton is right, and Obama knows it so he starts his whining.

Obama needs to grow up. Attacking ones Political Record is Politics 101. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Jeez is Obama going to cry like a baby if he gets the nomination, and Republicans attack him?? LOL

What a sideshow these dems put on lusting for power !

Obama – it's about time you fought back !

As Congressman Clyburn pointed out today, it will "toughen " you up.

There's a way to fight back and not play dirty.

This country needs a change.

Go, Obama !

The democratic party is clearly split between Clinton and Obama. . .It would seem we want both? Obama-Clinton, Clinton-Obama!! Get out of the way!!

I'm in agreement with Sen Obama. I was a Bill Clinton supporter and voted for him 2 times. However, I don't agree with the one – two punch the Clintons are using on Obama. If they were battling in a playground in elementary school, this would be viewed as an unfair fight. When Sen. Clinton disagrees with anyone, she presents herself in a manner where she becomes difficult to watch. I understand she is defending herself, but her demeanor makes her less than affable. With Bill Clinton doing the dirty work, Sen. Clinton is fortunate enough to step away from it, and that is unfair. However, sadly, politics are very much unfair.

I was hoping that a question could be asked at the CBC debate tonight.

This is for myself and most of the nation in order to make a decision about which democratic candidate to really look at.

This question applies to Senator Clinton first, then to Senator Obama, finally To Mr. Edwards.

How many actual legislative years do you have in State Government and Federal Government? Actual time served.

Have you ever taught at any level, in any educational facility?

Thank you

P.J. Hall

Who is running for president,Hillary or Bill?

Some of these comments inititally suprised me how blind the American People are to the Clinton's political games. Then I remembered that Americans elected George W. Bush for a second term after they KNEW he stole the election from Al Gore. If your looking for experience, American Voters need to gain experience in looking past the Political B.S. and vote for someone who is right for the Nation.

Hillary would be a Lame Duck President, the Republicans will never work with another Clinton. Or did you forget Bill's 2nd term? They spent millions of dllars impeaching him instead of working on our problems. NOTHING has been done in the past 13 years in the Nation… and we are fools to think Hillary will bring anything but harder times and more controversy.

A President must be able to transcend party lines to bring the people together in a common cause and a belief of what is right and move our nation forward. Micro-management of the Nation is not an effective method of change. It takes more than experience of one Washington insider to bring change to America.
A President must have, not only the support of their own party, but the support of all political representatives. It is not the experience alone of a President that will bring about change; it is the experience of a Vice President; it is the experience of a well appointed Cabinet; it is the experience of 100 U.S. Senators, it is the experience of 435 U.S. Representatives; it is the experience of 50 Governors, it is the experience of thousands of state legislators, it is the experience of all elected officials coming together across party lines – understanding their sworn commitment to serve the people they represent. People must change before nations can change. I am challenging the people across America to call for real change. Change their hearts, change their priorities and change their expectations of their elected officials. America is not a nation of Dynasties; it is a nation of the people, by the people and for the people.

An OBAMA Presidency will restore the dignity and respect for our nation around the world.

Spouses are passionate. I heard Michelle tell Alina Cho in an interview, that if you can't run your own house you can't run the white house. No one has said anything about this mix of words. I think Hillary ran her house just fine, with forgiveness and strength. And Chelsea turned out to be a fine young woman, which Michelle seemed not to acknowledge. It seems the words Clinton says are the only ones under a microscope. Some one should tell that to chris Matthews, whom I used to think was the last of the objective journalists.

Obama, grow up. You parse language worse than Bill Clinton. Stop intellectualizing everything and stop preaching. It's about action, not words.

This is going to get dirtier and dirtier. I heard Bill Clinton say the other day on tv to ignore his image as former president that he is going door to door in South
Carolina. Since he is telling folks to 'ignore his image as president' then I think Michelle Obama should be out there doing what Bill Clinton is doing against Obama. I think Michelle Obama needs to start attacking Bill Clinton and distorting Hillary Clinton's record, if she can find any record on her, and let Obama stay on message, the same message that Clinton has stolen from him, is now running away with it and plans to win with. Apparently, nothing is too low for these Clintons, lying and cheating all the way. And someone needs to face to face with Clinton telling him he is no 'first black president' because he wasn't and isn't. Where is Toni Morrison who dubbed Bubba that in the first place? Good grief!!!

All Obama is trying to do is to expose the Clintons for what they are, Liers!!
At least he is taking his licks like a man and not shedding any crocodile tears!!!!!!!!!!

gimme a break!!! if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen…

Billary is only ahead because of her husband credentials check your facts.

Come on people, we've seen enough of these two… Gak!
Sorry Bill, you can't serve another term!
Obama 08 – 100% Authentic

It seems that Obama's campaign is showing they are not ready to the kind of fight politicians have to go through when they become the President of the most powerful country in the world.

So what if President Clinton is backing up his wife, his partner, the running mate for the DNC and he's an old fox when it comes to dealing with politics. It's a pity that Mr. Axelrod does not have anything else to say that express his frustration for losing this internal race.

Nobody likes a whiner.

I think it is a fair battle – 2 against 1. Just goes to show you how strong of a candidate Obama is and how much of a threat the Clintons see him as, they probably don't get sleep at night over Obama.

Unfortunate for Hillary, she's going to need more than Bill to bring Obama down. She should have Chelsea help out too…

sunnyday, before you write learn how to spell. The word is choice not chose.

obama 08

Mr Obama,

What were you sayiing when you had Oprah with you, If you can not stand the heat get out, before we run out of kleenex.

Mike

If people can't see what a manufactured fake the Clintons are, people are just plain stupid. The Clintons are the Bonny and Clyde of politics. I'd take Bush anyday over these two clowns.

Bill Clinton's misuse of the White House for his "non-sexual relations" should be enough to let people know what they are all about. The fact Hillary put up with it shows you clearly that glory and power is more important. Most normal women would have divorced their husbands. In Hillary's case, she knows she can't accomplish her selfish goals if she had divorced and left Bill. She is nothing without Bill.

Seriously, this isn't the election of Hillary Clinton, but the re-election of Bill Clinton.

Hopefully, Obama can survive the corruption of these two people.

Looks like the Clinton's learned their lesson from Gore's defeat in 2000 – do whatever it takes to get the power. Problem is, that they're turning into a mini-version of the Republicans with these 'ruthless' measures.

Honestly, Hillary is less electable than Obama. There are millions on the right who hate her guts. She's very much divisive and will never be able to unite the country. In this sense she is the Democratic version of Bush. So, yeah, if we want four (or eight) more years of blue against red, let's go ahead and vote her into office.

While Obama might not have Hillary's experience, at least he is in theory capable of bringing the country together, something that Clinton can never achieve, no matter how hard she'll try.

I never thought I'd say this, but I have to seriously consider if I vote Democratic if she gets the nomination. I might rather not vote at all.

I voted for Bill Clinton in both 1992 and 1996.I was undecided in the Democratic primaries until his performance during the NH primary (the "fairytale" speech) and several additional incidents over the past few weeks, especially in the Nevada primary.

Bill now turns my stomach and is a complete negative for me to vote for Hillary. I am now supporting Obama. If Clinton is the nominee….I'll vote for McCain.

There is just no way I can stomach 4 (or more years of Bill Clinton. No way.

…Whine "Mom they're picking on me."

If he is this THIN skinned; I will hate to see how he takes …the press, SNL or Daily Show, and the American people once we get ahold of you. No offense but there is no crying or whining in politics. If the Kitchen of American politics is too hot Mr Obama best you step out now before you become the President. That is not a position we tend play nice with. If you think the Clintons are bad I eagerly await your reaction to say Lewis Black or Jon Stewart telling you the facts.

As an expat to the States, I must say that U.S. politics has left me with a bad taste. The refusal, or reluctance, of U.S. citizens to do their own research is simply dissapointing and the ability of politicians and news outlets to manipulate the fickle populace continues to astound me.

This is the only country in which people vote for brands or parties over substance. Does anyone think for him or herself?
I admire the ability to continually compare candidates against one's preset criteria until the minute before the vote is cast. No candidate should have votes "in the bag" several weeks or months in advance. These campaigns are akin to cults, in many cases. While the Obamas aren't perfect, I have had cause to view recent Clinton sound bites with suspicion.

I thought Bill Clinton was a good President, but in the last year of his Presidency, he showed his true character. He is a liar, an adulterer and lacks real moral character – shown by his arrogance and true lack of remorse! I for one do not want him back in the White House. He disgraced the Presidency and caused great turmoil for the Country. He must of at times taken his 'eye off the ball' because he had all the personal issues to deal with.
So the question is – how much of a role will he play in Hillary's Presidency, if she is elected? His track record says he's a womanizer…..he hasn't changed his spots or character. Why would we want him back in the White House on any level? He helped get GW elected because the Country wanted someone moral!
There will be no change with the Clintons in office. It will be politics as usual. She has taken too much $$$ money from Corporations and Lobbyists. They owe people and they feel people owe them. I have lost all respect for them.

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.

Bill and Hillary remind me of the tactics of the former segregationist governor of Alabama–George Wallace. When George could not serve as Governor for more than two consecutive terms, he had his wife Lurleen run after his eight years in office. She won and served for four years and then he ran again and won. I guess some people have a hard time giving up the power once they have it. I saw an article from the late 80's that after Bill's several terms as Governor of Arkansas, Hillary considered a run for Governor, but decided against it because of the negative response she received.

Mr. Obama you should have know that this would not be easy , like the old saying " if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out". Your whining and complaining is becoming tiresome. You think this is bad, if you become the democratic chose, wait until the other side lash out. "Beef up" and get a grip!

Dr. Michael Maccoby recently said,

"Candidates in the primaries argue about whether experience or leadership for change is more important for a president. What I learned when I spoke at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California last month is that the young professionals there recognize that profound social change is already taking place. They want leaders at work and in Washington who understand the evolving world and make them collaborators in creating a better future. Experience without foresight and purpose is a drag, not a value."

Bill has been acting terrible and I will change my vote for Obama. I am looking at the facts I personally don't care about a middle name. I was looking both at Hillary and Obama but, now I will be voting for Obama.

The Clinton practice has always been to say things over and over again and they will eventually become the truth. It's like chanting a mantra, you start to actually believe what you are chanting after awhile.

I did respect Bill as president, but his attacks are ruthless, calculated, and completely misstated. There are no facts to back up his attacks, and yet you Clinton robots consistently believe and repeat the same garbage that comes out of his mouth. Garbage in equals garbage out.

I encourage any undecideds to research the facts before heading the words of a ruthless politician that will do anything to keep his legacy alive. Listen to the distinct differences of the ME ME ME Clinton's and the US US US Obama, Edwards, and Kucinich folks.

Sour grapes. Can't win on his own campaigning so blames someone else. Maybe he should start talking about something of substance instead of sounding like a lecturer in philosophy class. We need a thinker and a doer, like the Clinton's, not just a dreamer who can speak well.

Maybe the answer is not to allow anyone but the candidate to campaign. I understand that Mr. Obama is upset but he himself employed Oprah Winfrey as a spokes person and I'm sure Oprah is way more popular than Bill Clinton. Hillary probably felt like he does.

Of course Bill wants her to win. He's imagining everything he'll be able to do with whoever he wants in the White House, WITHOUT the responsibility of being president.
He knows you can't impeach a first man.

this is why we truely do need a candidate for "change". Again, we have the dirty tricksters of politics at their very best. Say anything… do anything to get elected because by the time people come out of the ether and realize what the truth really is… we'll be elected! Does Slick Willy really understand he cannot serve another term as President, and do the people supporting his wife believe anything else is really going on here? Carl Rove would be proud of you, Billyboy!

Bob Johnson should have cleaned up Bet before he left, I would not want him for a spokesperson and by the way this Honor Harvard Graduate which you probably also are , tried drugs when was a kid. I am more concerned what he has done as an Adult
etc…Harvard Alum…I feel he can bring change for this country. It shows that the most educated are voting for Barack and uneducated voting for Hillary, check your facts. Maria do you have a law degree like Michelle while you're saying she can't pronounce the states????

Obama 08

The people will see through you Obama…

You have nothing to offer, other then good speeches. Unfortunately, that is not enough to become President.

Man, Obama, you're starting to look REALLY bad.

When Hillary whines we are told to not be mean to the girl. When Obama speaks clearly about a serious issue such as Bill spinning truth (he is a genius at creative truth) some say "stop whining"? I sincerely hope the Democratic party implodes on the weight of their need for fairness.

Iife ain't fair. Get over it.

Of course Bill is going to be Bill – charming, well spoken, bald face liar – it's BILL CLINTON people.

Andthe so-called Reagan flap? Obama simply stated the truth. He didn't claim to be a fan he simply stated a fact. Most of you need to pay attention to words, they mean something.

Obama's best direction is to ignore the Clinton-istas and full speed ahead with a message of change. Sadly I don't know if he can.

As a lifelong Republican and now Libertarian who votes mostly conservative, if it turned out that it were McCain vs. Obama, I would vote for Obama.

It is true that all candidates spouses are on the campaign trail for their candidate, but the fact that Bill Clinton was the President of the United States garners him and his remarks much more time in front of the cameras. He did not respect the Office of the Presidency while he was in office and lied under oath, stared straight into the camera and lied to all of us, and committed sins against his own wife. Now, he is doing the dirty work of the Clinton campaign so that his wife can look soft.

How is this Presidency going to work if Hillary wins. Is he the one that is going to be running the office and the country or is she? It certainly looks like he is running the campaign, while she is having tea, so is he the one that will be running the country and talking to foreign leaders while she is having tea with their wives.

I thought that Hillary was running on the fact that she has "experience" and was going to lead the woman of this country in the breaking that final glass ceiling, but the women that have broken all of those previouse glass ceilings did it on their own, not hiding behind their husbands.

Just what is all this experience Hilary brags about? Thc Clinton's seem to have a theory that if you keep repeating it, it will be so, e.g. "I did not…" I am a republican who plans to change to vote for Obama

I am a female, over 60, wasp and think Obama is a breath of fresh air.

How can Clinton's change anything when they are recycling the same old cronies. Clinton will insure that congressional votes will continuie to split along party lines. For the sake of the country I h ope Obama wins big so we might have a united country. We have had "experienced" and look where we are.

Barb R

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

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

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

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

Why?

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

The Obamas are brand spanking new to money. He admitted himself to Russert that in a few years he will be too far gone from the lower class. The Obamas just got book money and just recently bought a very large home. It's all brand new to them. Yeah, he's a great speaker, but that's it. He is a freshman. He will make mistakes and his campaign will crumble.

Senator OBama had been warned that his main advessary is the one with the longest knife in this game corectly identified by Vince Foster a compatroit of Hillary as a "Bloodsport". The tall gentleman from Ilinois who has demonstrated in a convincing way his ability to give and accept the tenets of civilized behavior with out qualification.and demonstrated the courage but the sillyness to acquire an atractive wife cpable of an intelligence and class that eaual his undoubted also has the gonads to take his stand in any arena.

As Genifer Flowers said, 'you would have thought the former president would have learned by now". Go forth my friend from Chicago knowing those living on a more humane part of the planet are on your side.

Former Clinton's actions remind me of why he got the nickname "slick willy", I was leaning towards Hillary's direction however i find it insulting to play the woman card trying to lure my vote and I'm not sure who i would be voting for anymore Hillary or Slick Willy. Obama just got my vote.

It's becoming more like a fight between David and Goliath. I could clearly see the prophetic outcome of this fight. Senator Obama only needs to remain focused and courageous. The Clintons could seem invincible now, but watch them after February 5th. One last point: It's so disgusting to watch a former president get so dirty!

What has happened your Mrs. – Senator Obama? It seems not so long ago you almost had to muzzle her. The words "pushy" and "uppity" come to mind. Why shouldn't Hillary engage Bill as an advocate? It's unfortunate your spouse is abrasive to the general public, but don't fault the Clintons for their loyalty to one another. If your own family can't be your biggest supporters – then who ??

Whinning?????? Don't think so. Obama is simply stating the obvious. If he or Edwards try (what does Hillary say?) to "contrast differences" they are ganging up on poor Hillary.

Hillary crying in New Hampshire…Bill whinning about voter irregularities in Nevada…now that is whinning. Don't foget Bill roughing up a reporter on the subject of the lawsuit on caucus sites in Nevada. Those would be your crybabies!!!!!!!

How stupid do the Clinton's think we are that we don't recognize their lying, dirty politics. Obama is trying to run a positive campaign and they are trying to drag him down to their level. This talk of it "not being Obama's time"….it is Hillary's time. Don't think so!!!! America can't afford 4 more years of divisive politics. She is not entitled to the office of President just because she stood by her man. Even Bill can't deliver that for her.

Obama 08!

Obama should just talk about his agenda and his vision for America,forget about the Clintons,please.

The Clinton's were not born to become Presidents…this is not Pakistan (Bhutto) or India (Gandhi) where all it takes is a name. The world is in need of leadership and the US needs so desperately to win its Global credibility back, and all we are left to read is the race issue, or he did this and she said that. By god, does anymore realize the importance of chance and the critical forces that have made this planet so fragile…economically, the environment, extremism, etc.

My question to the candidates at tonights debates…What will be your first foreign policy priority and specifically their views on Pakistan?? After all according to the Economist – Pakistan has now been labeled the MOST DANGEROUS PLACE IN THE WORLD.

Secondly, I would ask their understanding of the sub-prime vows and what fiscal and monetary policy from the previous administration resulted to the debacle and what they feel is the solution that will minimize risk and maximize return.

Rakesh

PS…I fist saw Mr. Obama on your network when he was the keynote speaker at the DNC in Boston. I have read all I can/could about him. If ever there was a time that not only the US but this globe needs leadership…now is the time and Obama is for real. It’s just sad that the Clinton’s are turning so negative…it is not Obama’s fault that the Clinton’s have already ordered the furniture and carpets for the White House.

Why do you all keep mentioning his middle name, that is a very bias tactic and shows how really uneducated you are in this matter. He was named after a father who he never knew, who went to pursue a Doctor of Philosphy, (PhD) at Havard where also Obama was a Honor Graduate. Barack grew up with his white mother and her parents, he would discredit his family for the race card again he never knew his father side. Let's stay with the facts and be true to thy self. Im sorry I never saw George Bush Sr acting the way Bill has been in Hillary campaign. I also will vote republican if she makes the nomination.

obama 08

Just take them both off the ballot for conduct unbecoming citizens of the United States of America.

I have to agree with Barak Obama on this one. Hillary is only where she is because her last name is Clinton and her husband's name is Bill. I believe Bill and Hillary have been planning her running for office since Bill took office as President. There whole marriage is a political instituiton. Obama is not complaining but instead pointing out a fact, Bill Clinton is doing the drity work while Hillary tries to be "REAL" by putting on this facade of being a kind-hearted woman blah, blah, blah, well, I have to give it up for those two because they know how to play politics well…however this is not a game, this is about people's lives…This is the change that Obama is talking about, he is honest and has a positive uplifting campaign, and Billary are running a tag team bad cop/ good cop campaign, its sickening…Bill I respected you until now… Obama, the good and truth will always prevail! Obama for President!

If Billary wins the democratic nomination, I will not be able to vote for them in the general election…I am a republican and I will not vote for any of those candidates either, so it will either have to be a third party candidate or no vote at all and I think there are many people that feel the same!
God Bless America, God Bless Barack Obama and his family!

It's a normal part of politicking. You get as many members of your family to hit the bricks and talk up the name. The Kennedys were the best because there were so many of them. The Carters, The Bushes, The Gores, all sent their family members out on the trail. My golly, Bill and Chelsea are only two people.

It BHO wants to he can ask his family of brothers, sisters, in-laws to campaign on his behalf.

The Clintons had their chance in the White House – and it was not all pretty, although many democrats seem to have forgotten that….they are a power hungry couple if I ever saw one. He will be a liablity to Hillary if she ends up in the White House. Not to mention that the best thing that could happen to the Republican party would be for Hillary to get the nomination. Talk about uniting Republicans, and many independants! I have never voted for a Republican, but if Hillary wins the nomination, I just might have to. All the talk these days is about wanting "change" – Hillary is a life time politician who is as entrenched in the Washington political establishment as anyone running – she is not my definition of change by any stretch. It actually appeals to me that Obama has not been in Washington for as long – maybe he is a little less "corrupted" than the others!

"I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN!!!" – Bill Clinton.
Both Clintons are liars!

For the females, who support Clinton, so you want the example set for your daugthers and your sons, that is OK to cheat on your wife, while in the highest office in this country and for your daugthers that is OK, to put up with it as long as you get some political and economic advancement out of it, even if it means decades later?
While it is great and historical that a female runs for office, it is not good that it is this way, nor that is is a woman who gets there because of her cheating husband and not her own efforts. THat is not what Feminism is about, nor what women in 2008 want to pass to their daugthers or sons. I am sorry but the HILLBILLYs are done, their term is over, that era is gone.
Be honest, yes support an honest and woman full of integrity who does not n eed to run on her husband's ticket, who does not have to insult the other candidates or cry to get the attention of some women, or sympathy of some people, who uses AA and other minorities to her advantage. If she and Bill truly supported what they say they do as far as civil rights and advancement, would they both be the first ones to step out of the race and let those who have not had the chance in office, run? NO not Hillary she is about power and control just ask Bill.

WHILE IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR 8 LONG YEARS, HILLARY WAS UNABLE AND, PROBABLY, UNWILLING TO MANAGE BILLY CLINTON. SHOULD WE NOMINATE HILLARY AND SHOULD WE ELECT HILLARY, BILLY AND HILLARY IN THE WHITE HOUSE ARE VERY BAD COMBINATION.
THIS WILL BE A DISASTER FOR THE DEMOCRATES AND DISASTER FOR AMERICA AT LARGE.
BILLY DID GOOD JOB AS A PRESIDENT. IT WILL BE HIGHLY ADVISABLE THAT HILLARY STAYS IN THE SENATE.
LET OBAMA AND RUMNEY BATTLE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. BOTH ARE SUPERM CANDIDATES FOR THE JOB.

Harry Truman said it best – If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. He was referring to the presidency, but it applies just as well to politics. It's time for Barack Obama to stand up and take the heat. The news media have given him a free pass thus far, not subjecting him to the kind of tough questions that all of the other candidates have had to deal with in this campaign.

If Obama can't handle Bill Clinton, then he isn't ready for the presidency. What does he think the Republicans will do to him if he gets elected? Hold his hand? Wish him well? He could ask Bill Clinton what it was like to deal with a hostile Republican Congress. He could ask Bill Clinton how it felt when he pushed through his tax increase and not one Republican voted for it. It took someone with his superb, brilliant political skills and toughness to stand his ground and fight for the programs he wanted.

It's time for Obama to stop whining and complaining and show what he's got. Does he have the courage, strength and fortitude to be president? This country is faced with enormous problems right now and we need someone who can come in and get the job done, not sit around crying to the media when others don't play nice. Bill Clinton has every right to question Obama's record and programs and ideas. That's what the media should be doing, but they have been napping of late. Now if they would just wake up and start putting Obama to the test, then maybe Bill Clinton would not have to do it for them.

I am a voter that is currently split right down the middle of Obama and Hilary. But, I cant help but think that Obama is being a bit childish here. Come on, this is politics. If you dont like the way things are being run against you, then bite back, but do it tastefully.

I wonder if he has considered his wife going door to door for him? Just a thought…..

Why did Hillary refuse to take her name off the Michigan primary ballot? All the other candidates followed the party rules and removed their names. Not her. She calculated it was better for the press to show her with a vote total, which looks like a "win" than to follow the rules. Just like Bill, there are two sets of rules, one for the Clintons and one for everyone else. She can always explain it away, because she calculates that the public gets too bored with details anyway. If she wins, all thinking Americans lose.

Obama is crying foul now that he's losing, when he knows he started this "below the waist" tactic by distorting the Clintons' record on civil rights and affirmative actions. He should have known better than to bring up race as an issue, when we all know someone with the right credentials and experience would not need to go this route.

It's time for the experienced candidates who do not whine, but will step up to the plate when the going gets tough. Obama will get his chance to be president, but not this coming elections. He needs more years in government, gathering a longer trail of voting record and to prove his leadership before he can be one of the leaders of the world.

Almost everyone knows that the Clintons are proven liars!!

JB January 21, 2008 9:29 am ET

Doesn't Obama understand that "being up against both Clintons" is a great reason to vote for Hillary. Their team, Hillary as President and Bill as a capable advisor, makes an extremely strong force leading our country. Everyone will feel the same way – foreign governments, congress, etc…

If Obama can't handle it, how will he handle the role of president?

JB, you are one of those who believe that a president does not have to be capable by him/herself … the first female President should not have to rely on her husband to make the decisions. What kind of situation is that ?

Frank

It is obvious that Team Hillary supporters are using the argument that Obama is a complainer everytime he fights back against the allegations of the Clinton. Some have even called it whining.

With all due respect, this is a weak argument. Obama should fight back at every chance he gets against the false accusations of Bill and Hillary. Should he stand back and allow his reputation to be sullied? Surely we don't want a pushover for a President.

As an Obama supporter, I'm glad the he has finally decided to also take on Bill head to head. Many of us were Bill supporters, and I have to say, now I can at least understand some of the negative sentiments other held toward him.

I was simply glad he was winning when he was on my team. Now I see the Clinton's in quite a different light. I still respect them, but at this point I really think they're time has passed.

No it is not time for change. It is time for transformation! …An