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Wow!!!! Hostile Hillary!! Come back Obama!! Edwards, good guy but out of it!!!

Obama is using his Dad's race and mother's religion – essentially picking and choosing based on what would help him politically. He gets very defensive when questioned about his muslim heritage but is very vociferous about his black race.

So who do we vote for? Who's going to win? I could vote for any of them. Who will win, no can – WILL win in November?

has anyone bothered to look at Hillary's record not Bill's? This experience question is crazy. She was not President and while trying to get health care for all she failed. Is this experience? How about the S & L scandal the Clinton's were involved with? Where is her positive experience?

Let's see we have three people who have made promises to special ethnocentric groups,placing voters in categories for there votes. All of the candidates refuse to address the terrible position American families are facing. Will our citizens continue to go down the path of becoming the emerging third world country.
None of them will defend our borders from foreign invaders. They refuse to defend the rights of American citizens to jobs instead of allowing illegal aliens displace them. There are back room deals for special visas to displace American workers. The dollar is in the toilet along with the American wage.
None of them, Democrat or Republican will serve the needs of this country and the lawful citizens

Obama spent too much time attacking Bill (and Hillary) during the first half of the debate. He made very few substantive statements! I really have serious doubts about his readiness for the presidency!

I had a Dream, that a fair election took place in America during the 2000 & 2004 elections.

Hillary won my vote....edwards cant get enough votes and barack doesnt explain anything but change...of corse everyone wants change after bush!..
anyway im voying dem no matter who wins

Hillary is TOUGH, I want here to represent the USA in the world.

Seems like the same old politics that America has had for years. I think Obama is the change we need but he has to stop falling into Hilarys traps. Hilary talks about her experience and time in the white house but did nothing to stop Bush who got us into this big mess. Bush has broke laws ,broke the constiituition, and should be impeached along with Cheney.

Lindsey is right! People are brainwashed and believing that this is a two-person debate. John Edwards has a lot of good things to say if you listen! He has my vote! I'm sick of all the bickering from the other two! I like Joe Biden too!

I thought Mrs. Clinton was supposed to be making better make-up, and clothing choices?
She is looking rather homely, and those slacks are not helping tame the spread of her wide flat behind.
I wonder will she pull out the tears once more, before the debate ends?

I belive that the tree of them the only one that really makes sense is Sen. Clinton

If Hillary is for public financing, then why hasn't she opted for public financing for her campaign, such as John has done. It is an option for all three candidates, and she opted not to because by taking public financing, she would cut her campaign budget significantly. Edwards has opted for public financing, and that is why his campaign does not have the cash flow that his opponents do.

The fact is Hillary is saying one thing while practicing the opposite. You can't say you are for public financing and then decide not to take it because it hurts your campaigns ability to raise money.

wow to overcome the fear notion is so true...... hes coming on so strong

how come Erik comments went thru, but my is block. This is the kind of bias behaviour we are face with today

senator clinton sounds good, period

Obama & Edwards should go home... Hillary is the only one.. talking the talk.. she is the only one giving real statistics...and nobody has any answers..

no one would sound as good as Romney.... get real!

Clinton have too much baggage, too many republican to revenge

Clinton's Economic Plan Also Hit Seniors With $56 Billion In Medicare Cuts And HillaryCare Proposed An Additional $124 Billion In Cuts. "Moreover, seniors, who were hit by $56 billion in Medicare cuts in Mr. Clinton's recently enacted economic plan, are already riled by his proposal to finance health reform with another $124 billion in Medicare trims. 'Many seniors feel like they were double-crossed (then). They know you don't put your hand on the stove twice to know it's hot,' said [William Ritz of the Washington-based National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare]." (Karen Riley, "Health Plan's Fate Hinges On Who Benefits," The Washington Times, 9/20/93)

That's the reason i lean strongly towards Barak of those 3, is for that fact. He never "starts" the finger pointing. Same reason I don't like Hillary, she always starts it. She loves the dirty politics, and Barak does not. That governs alot of my respect.

Im curious why Edwards gave so much respect to Mcain there? and not romney?
Maybe stategic, as the dems have a better chance of beating Mcain, so they wanna pump him up, instead of romney? interesting tho.

its all politically motivated hed be the easiest to beat

O please Edwards, you are out of this

the best thing barak did ws turn his back to hilary n forget the bs that was going on he did well in stating his record on things

Why is Edwards giving respect to Mcain?

I mean, why is he saying Mccain, and not Romney????

Schneider are you only letting points made here to support Clinton show? Please media be fair for once

Clinton have not answer the question, Her husband voice is too loud

Yes, without bill Clinton, on day one,it will be ex-president Clinton who will be ready

John Edwards is making a good point about the struggles of African Americans in the South.

some of these things have happend over yrs and not just overnight......weve become a service oriented country

Yes,Clinton husband voice is too loud

By the way the south is still segregated

Ask yourselves this question...Has my candidate of choice put their actions where their mouth is? In other words, has my candidate of choice taken steps to make their words a reality?
John Edwards-
Education – John and Elizabeth pay for the college education for a community in one of the Carolina's out of their own money.
Helping the poor- John Edwards has spent time in the poverty stricken areas of Louisanna and Mississippi, working alongside those that have nothing with no means of gaining anything.
A true candidate of change – Edwards is not "Washington as usual" he has not taken any PAC money, that is money from large corporations or lobbying firms. He is at a significant disadvantage because of this decision. Because Edwards has decided that when he becomes President he does not want to owe the big corportations or lobbying firms, he wants to serve the public!
The other candidates will have been bought by the large corps. and lobbyists by the time they reach Pennsylvania Avenue.

if bill Clinton didn't fixed the race issue for 2 terms, who said that his wife can?

i truely believe barak is speaking from his heart i was uncertain b4 but hes making good sense

Well, can we speak some truth here now

nothing like racial humor, to achieve racial harmony!!

David Chappelle, perhaps one of the most influencing people towards REDUCING racism in the USA.

that was good.......have to laugh at yourself, just as much as others.
that was a good few minutes for dems overall. (the racial jokes there).

i mean it, that was a huge positive!!! good stuff!!!

look at the persons character heart not the color of their skin very well answered barak

well said larry

Dear Moderator,

Please let us speak free, for it is Hillary, who is attempting to pillory, Obama, with no evidence to see. Though Edwards is fighting, while Hillary is slighting Obama, you see, It becomes quite clear as the end comes near that John can only be VP.

Obama needs to grow up. Work more time in senate and come back next round. Vote Hillary.

lets not make this a race issue everyones vote counts

Yea, but he's too "eye in the sky".

I mean, the greenhouse, installing solar panels, and all that...MAKING IMMEDIATE jobs in 30 days, and boosting the Economy LONG TERM. I mean, sounds great, but that impact is so small. He repeats the same lines too much. He doesn't have many in the bank. It's like he only has like programmed sentances he knows.

Ok, who do you think EDWARDS will choose as his VP if he wins?

same question for Hillary and Barrack???

So, does the white voter in South Carolina matter?

Obama as president is the fulfilment of Martin Luther King dreams

Obama understanding the poor may or maynot be true, but you must avoid taking a photo-op as the whole truth. Senator Edwards is the candidate that truely cares about the poor. Prior to the campaign and throughout the campaign he has and continues to visit the areas hit by Hurrican Katrina and devotes time to rebuilding the area. What other candidate took a days out of campaigning time to roll up his sleeves (and not just for a photo-op) and work with and for the poor?

Hillary keeps sayine "we"...........hmmmmmmmmmmm

the idea that obama is the only one talking about bringing people together is false. perhaps not in this debate, but in the campaign as whole, Edward's focus is on ONE America, closing the gap between the wealthy and the poor, creating one America. This is evident during the campaign and prior to the primary/campaign season with his creation of ONE America Corps.

It is just me, or has Edwars repeated that same line, like 6 times tonite. lol

"it is my sole purpose in life, to stop the poverty!!!! dr king, dr king"
heard ya the 4th time there senator....geez.... lol

He overdoes it a lil, get's too cliche............

Where does the EDWARDS VOTE GO if he Drops out of the RACE?

Where does the CLINTON VOTE GO if she drops out of the RACE?

Where does the OBAMA VOTE GO if he drops out of the RACE?

Edwards acts like his nose is clean, but he gets his jabs in

Obama really understands the poor and middle class. He's been there with shirt sleeves rolled up. He really understands them. He's the real thing.

barak is the only one talking about bringing the people together

Lindsey,

No brainwashing of "the big 2" here. My #1 was, and STILL is Joe Biden. I could care less what the numbers say. That's the person i think would be the best president of the country. If his name is on the ballet, even if he is at 1%, he will get my vote. So i am a firm believer in voting how you feel, not what the numbers say. Once people do that, it's like it's not even a real true vote. So i feel your pain w/ the Edwards non spotlight love. (as i am Joe Biden #1 myself).

However if I go to punch, and the name Joe Biden is not there to punch, well then i cant have what i want. Hence i pose the same universal question in regards to the 3 canidates on television. (as posted above)

The Clintons knew that economy is their winning ticket, because they know how to control it or twist facts to get more votes.

In Alan Greenspan's new book, "The Age of Turbulence", p. 114, Bill Clinton accused senior Bush of a weak economy after coming out of a recession, which actually had a healthy 4.1% of growth.

"Carville hung a sign in Bill Clinton's Little Rock campaign headquarters with the following three points:

1. Change vs. more of the same
2. The economy, stupid
3. Don't forget health care." – per Wikipedia.

You can exam which of the three Bill had accomplished.

Had Bill not pushed for China's entry to WTO and the most favorable trade agreement for China, our middle class would have made up for the most of the voters today. After the middle class disappeared, the Clintons make friends with the rich Dems for donations and the poorest Dems for votes. They have got us all covered.

Bill had to choose between NAFTA and Health Care Reform. He chose to pass NAFTA and now blames the Republicans for not supporting Health Care Reform with a Dem president and a Dem Congress.

The plan was to create an opportunity for Hillary to rescue us after the economy has been ruined by his policies for 8 years. Do you wonder why he called her a world class genius?

I disagree with Russ. Edwards has stated his specific plans, perhaps not in this debate, but in prior ones, on his website and in a booklet he publish, in which he outlines the specifics, so he cannot be accused of back talking. Perhaps all voters should take a few minutes and visit each of the candidates websites, that is the best way to see what the candidates are REALLY about.

being free says nothing about it coming without a cost

Peter-I don't think anyone needs to twist Obama's positions...he seems to be doing a fine job of that on his own. I don't think he's as sharp tonight as he usually is. He's WAY too defensive.

i like Clinton's argument on the proposed treaty with iraq which Bush is trying to sign without congress' approval.
whoever is advising Obama and Hilary need to tell them to focus on the issues and not on useless insunuations. we know none of the candidates is perfect but let us know what you will do for us NOW and TOMORROW. we know already what you did YESTERDAY.
Monroeville, PA

Unlike Obama and Edwards who both avoided giving specific plans (which means they don't have a specific plan), Hillary outline a specific plan including how she would pay for them.

Lindsey, Edwards has gotten his fair share of coverage

all grab a cup of coffee n sit back now the fur is gonna fly

Is anyone on this forum really communicating? Or it just a means of saying"
yay slam dunk" and "woah, that's my canidate, yay go get em".

I mean....what's the point of posting if there is no interaction? lol

I look at him as a serious canidate. However, i also look at if he loses SC, that the "public" seems to not take him seriously, which i believe they should! However, I am curious how 1 canidate can affect others, hence i pose the following 3 questions:

If Edwards taps, where would his vote go? & why?
If Obama taps, where would his vote go? & why?
If Hillary taps, where would her vote go? & why?

better? )

Hillary is on a roll tonight and bringing up some great points. Barrack is wishy washy on the issues and has not been tested on any strong ones. We need strong leadership to get our country out of the toilet hole it is in.

om did anyone just hear what hilary just said.... shes been in way to long

IRAQ... without a "military solution" there can be no "military victory." A victory can be political, or it can be a military victory. Better to be a combination of the two, a hand in hand experience, rather than a either or solution. Is it not time for a peaceful solution?

when bill was in he was licking and with bush were kicking.... although its been dayum costly

Unfortunately the public has been brainwashed to believe that this is a two person race. That is clearly not true! It is a great injustice when the media makes the decision of who our candidates are. It should not be the media's job to decide who is allowed in the debates and who the public gets to hear about. It is our job to investigate all the candidates and make informed decisions on our own.

Do your job as a citizen of this country and investigate the candidates for yourselves, do not rely on the mass media to make your decision for you!

Obama has successfully exposed Hillary for negative and untruthful attacks.

I think Edwards votes go mostly to Obama...and...Edward would be in line for the VP position (I think).

we cant just pull out barak is right to leave carefully n maintain stablility

No permanent bases in Iraq, John are you nuts? Then the terrorist will follow us home

This is still a 3 person race and I wish the media and the public would stop discounting Edwards. I think the question of who will his supporters support after him is not a valid question at this point in the game. Instead of discounting the public needs to look at him as a serious candidate, look at his platform, etc.

Lindsey,

I don't want to. But the thing is, if he does not win SC. (which im pretty sure Obama will). He really stands no chance. His bread and butter is the SE! If he can't win in SC, he stands no chance.

Where will the Edwards vote go, ok "IF" he stopped running???

Obama is making too many excuses... for his poor voting record...

Hillary has had 16 years to fix Healthcare. Bill gave it to her the first week he was in office. She has been in the Senate, no healthcare package or economy package in her name there. Now you mouthpieces for Hillary think she is going to do anything but yap?

Obama is winning this debate

Awaiting whose moderation....are you afraid to print the truth??

CLINTON seem to a very dirty politician,keep twisting Obama positions

barak is getting stronger

Obama is losing this battle...

Even Edwards can't stay calm.

The points he had, he just lost right there.

QUESTION: (Im curious other's opinions"

If/When Edwards stops campaigning, where do you think his votes will go:

To Hillary or Barrack????? (%?)

And why?????

I disagree with Erik, I would not count Edwards out.

Hillary is definately the most looking Presidential out of the field

my god barak is in the middle of 2 idiots

The voters undoubtedly see that the Clinton Attack Machine is in full-swing.

hilary talks crap how is this all going to be paid for shes needs to be shut down

Oboma must be truthfull....Wolf needs to control the debate...stay on topic

How could such an incompetent politician like Obama get the chance to become the democratic candidate for the presidential election? I almost feel sorry for him how he gets smashed by Hillary and John from left and right...

He also seems so insecure about what he is saying, just as his voting as Michigan senator...

"Every single American" does not include illegal aliens.

I don't want to pay the healthcare bill for someone who choses not to have healthcare coverage. All need to pay their fair share..

Edwards is really pretty impressive tonight. He is sticking to his focus on the poor. Also, appears to be in his element as a son of the south.

john is right on that point to say all deserve healthcare its that once the govt is involved it costs more in the end

Everything, or most everything, that Obama states is an idea taken from another candidate or political figure both past and present. We must look closely at Obama before deciding to support him.

since when is a 25-year-old a "child?", senator obama??????

Obama sounds like a robot. I hope he "stays on message"

Edwards has only been able to pseudo-capitalize in this debate by playing the "hey....lets talk ISSUES here guys!!" due to the Obama vrs Hillary bickering.

He's from NC. So if he can't win SC, he might as well tap out. Just like Guilianni is about to on the other side.

The thing, or key is....(question below)

Where does everyone think the Edwards votes will go? (% / %)

To Hillary or To Obama?

why arent all opinions put up is this being controled r

Obama seems to be the only one who is actually telling the truth.

the american people are speaking n voicing their opinions

Health Care in SC means high co-pays and low paying jobs..

HILLARY IS SCARY

Hellooo,
As Obama explained, Illinois' state legislative system is different from the federal system; these bills have tons of provisions tacked on and by the time it comes down to voting for the bill, he said he would support it, but it needs modifications. What is so wrong with that?

Did everyone forget the big healthcare faillure in 1993 thanks to Hillary Clinton??

ah yes, the clinton news network is on a roll tonight. with wolfie giving clinton more time to talk and bill schnieder's "unbiased" analysis, this "debate" is almost as bad as the one cnn did in las vegas. hey cnn, how about you let us analyze the debate ourselves? we don't need you telling us how to think. the media really needs to stay out of this and stick to britney. the sad fact is most of these jokers on the blogs haven't taken the time to actually RESEARCH their candidates. maybe instead of watching all the pundits, voters will use that time to visit each candidate's website and/or go to as many rallies as possible, in order to make the most informed decision.

and i guess it's probably really naive for me to even think that this comment might make it out of "awaiting moderation" hell. oh well, it's worth a try.

Here we go with ilegal immigrants! In SC 1% of the population are ilegals. Where in AZ, CA, NV, TX, have the highest numbers of ilegals. Watch the movie a day without a Mexican and be hungry at the end.

I don't know how you guys are thinking. But these two are reminding me of jefferson and adams. woop woop! bring on the fury.

Obama needs to ignore the cat fight. When he does that. (typically he does). It makes him look far more professional than Hillary. When he ignored the dirty politics,,,its really helps him. I mean how can thta not govern respect?

He's letting Hillary get to him w/ the sticks and stones. Which is not typicall of him. Not that it helps her, but again……one of his biggest PRO's is that he really does not play that.

Mike, I agree with you. Clinton and Edwards are speaking clearly

Go Hillary!! Obama doesn't like being nailed for his votes, his record, his stands on issues. We need meat on your answers OBama!!

Foghorn,
If you have been paying attention to the campaign as a whole, you would realize that it is Senator Edwards who has been standing out amoung the candidates, taking a stance on the issues and not wavering as time goes by. It is Edwards who has been leading the debate on the issues, the other two have, on more than one occassion, taken his ideas, etc. and attempted to make them their own.

get it done is the key.... and how when were so indebt to be offering subsidized medical

Why does it take 8 mins for a 3 sentance post to get approved ?

I agree that Sen Clinton's plans for economy, health care and education are strong and viable.

All she shows when she talks about freezing ARM rates for 5 years is that she is clueless as to how our markets work

Edwards just slammed Obama!! You go John!! He called Obama on the same things that Hillary was pointing out. The last time I checked, when I was in high school and we responded "Present", that just meant that we were in our seats not doing anything.

hey guys, Hiltary show anger against Obama for working for a Slum apartment- well hear is te deal all you negros online now, 95% of you live in slums

HILLARY WANTS US ALL TO FALL IN LINE LIKE A BUNCH OF GOOD SOLDIERS....It is TRULY REDICULOUS.

REPAIR THE ECONOMY

END THE WAR

INVEST IN PEOPLE, EDUCATION, RESEARCH and A GREEN ECONOMY

I want the same healthcare that congress has

We need to force people to take insurance instead to go in welfare.

everytime the govt gets involved with anything the price of what they tried to fix costs us more n more this woman needs a good kick in the ass

Concur with Bill Schneider

Hillary is slick, painted Obama into a corner

It's good they brought up the economy right away. Sen. Obama is so lost on economy. He doesn't have a plan! He just tries to narate and go around.

Whomever is moderating this needs to use his "out-door" voice and halt it every time it get's sticks n' stones.

It's far too lazze-faire, not structured enough. He hasn't told one canidate to shut up yet. The debate is very unorganized, to the point that it's non beneficial. I think overall it's hurts the Dems as a whole. (not good).

Hillary was BOO 'd for mis representing Obama's record.

Gettin Ugly Now. Hillary's got the evil I on Obama and treating him like a little boy.

It's so demeaning. Doesn't look good to rational voters that Hillary is so negative.

Obama is equally well-versed, articulate, and has clear ideas if you'll listen. Moreover, he's statesman-like. With Clinton, you never know what she really thinks – she's so calculating!

there are so many unseen things and things added to bills that are either voted for or against or that keep them from becoming bills so this bickering is silly the spending in this country by the congress n house is ludicrous

I would not want any of these people in charge of doing my laundry, let alone running the greatest country in the world. Besides acting like a bunch of school kids on a playground( shoving and calling each other names). None of them seem to have a free thought of there own. It is better to stand out from the crowd and say look at me then it is to blend in and do nothing.

slam-dunk! for Hillary

Does anyone notice how Edwards and Clinton speak with clarity and Obama tends to stutter and stumble?

Is this a debate among infants? I am disappointed at how Clinton twisted Obama's work as a lawyer. Americans deserve to know what each of you will do for them and not your childish back and forth puerile arguments. So far, 50 minutes into the debate Edwards has been the most noble, coherent and consistent.
If this is how a presidential debate is done then it is not worth the salt.

Obama looks like an angry person, but a candidate who does not have any substantive specifics to any questions being asked. He is being wishy washy and trying to hide behind personal attacks on him and his record. Hillary seems the only one who seems to have any specifics. They may not be perfect solutions, but atleast seems to have proposals to solve the problems.

Right! I got it! Borrow $145,000,000,000 from foreigners to give to stupid consumers to buy cell phones made in Finland. America deserves what it gets with this kind of stupidity.

I don't know about the exact vote Hillary mentioned but, there's been a lot of discussion in Chicago about Obama's "present" votes in the Illinois legislature.

lets have a debate where all get a chance to speak.....have someone tell hilary to keep her mouth shut n give john more of a chance to speak

larry, she laid it down at the beginning of the debate. so far better than the other 2.

Unlike Clinton, Edwards has taken a hard stance on the issues and does not waver depending upon the polls or the latest comments made by the media. Clinton double talks and attempts to deny comments she made a few minutes earlier. A candidate that is willing to publish, thus immortalizing, his stance on the issues is a candidate that clearly does not double talk and therefore a candidate we can believe in and trust.

Edwards is clearly the strongest candidate in this debate and in this campaign as a whole.

Obama needs to ignore the cat fight. When he does that. (typically he does). It makes him look far more professional than Hillary. When he ignored the dirty politics,,,its really helps him. I mean how can thta not govern respect?

He's letting Hillary get to him w/ the sticks and stones. Which is not typicall of him. Not that it helps her, but again......one of his biggest PRO's is that he really does not play that crap.

I'll vote republican before i vote Hillary.

Please don't excuse away your poor voting record.

Hillary is exactly what we need. There is too much at stake to risk the inexperience and arrogance of Barack. We have an arrogant leader now and look where we are.

Larry- She's running for president, just like the rest of them.

Now we are going out in limb with voting records!! Just excuses!

Obama just made my point, Clinton got boo, so bad for her

haha, keep voting for republicans kids. hillary and obama are right when they say republicans have led this country into the crisis that it is in.

Wolf seen to be letting Clinton speak longer than Obama?

again hilary is worried about her stature when the economy and the world economy is going to hell

I agree w/ Jen. Obama started that one. Which everyone's human. But i believe one of his strongest assests to date has been his resistance typically from even being stirred by the he said she said.

When he does that. (as in pays it no mind) It makes him look better, and the one who attempted to instigate it, look very unprofessional. He has done a good job of that to date, and cumulativly...it really DOES help him. However he slipped up tonite. And it goes against his campain "he is trying to run". I mean tho on contrary, to be passionate, it's kinda hard to NOT get worked up over thigns like the Regan quote or that Pledge of Allegienace email FWD.

As long as he continues (99%) of the time to reply to any alligation with a "yea ok...great....and go straight to talking about the future and NOT some allegation" he will be good.

When would Clinton stop regretting voting for Bill or Bills? Would she gain the presidency and then regret she did?

The slumlord stuff has been covered in the Chicago Tribune. Obama's name has come up in a case against the 'slumlord'.

Edwards is the only one who has a clear, detailed, specific focus on the issues, the causes of the issues and how to deal with them !

How truthful a politician can be?

I think clinton and obama going back and forth is exciting. it's the fire ive been looking for in the democrats. now they need to use it on the republicans.

want to save social security? take away the exemption that the house and senate dont have to pay into the system!!!!!! They dont pay, but they still get to collect!!! how fair is that?

Barbara's right. He's normally so cool. This isn't becoming.

If Bill dropped dead, would anyone vote for Hillary?

Clinton is dreaming with her silly Mortgage ideas.
Government can't freeze interest rates and the I can't believe they can stop banks from foreclosing.

Can you force banks to freeze their rates?

Hillary sounds more like Karl Rove more and more every day.

John Edwards should be getting more support. He is definitely standing out, so far, in this debate.

Obama acting like a child? What is he supposed to do sit back and let the lies roll on by????

I do think the back and forth was allowed to go on too long...they all got off subject and Edwards brought things back to perspective.

Go Hillary!! Obama cant even defend himself when questioned other than to say "Big bad Bill Clinton is bullying me!". He isnt tough enough for the White House.

Jeff. Barack started the squabbling by commenting about her being a lawyer while he was on the streets...blah blah

Well, "A vote for Clinton is a Vote for the Devil" is a bit strong, but I am tired of her misrepresenting Barack's comments related to Reagan. She is simply off-target. I, for one, am quicly becoming tired of her—and Bill. If this is her "voice" - I don't want to listen anymore. Let's talk issues!!!

Or a poor white South Carolinian or a poor Hispanic...if one can understand this ...

I don't think we are all watching the same debate, Barack shut her down and made her correct her self more than once on untrue statements that both her and Bill have made.

I just turned off the "debate" moments ago. I am not interested in watching self-absorbed mud-slinging when the whole world is watching. The opportunity to show real leadership, as a party, is being squandered by this debacle. I would not expect ANYONE to watch this travesty! I am truly disgusted and demoralized. If the two leading contenders for the Democratic nomination choose to behave in this fashion then they should not be surprised when people who have been inspired, renewed and re-vitalized in their hopes for our shared destiny and for the future of this fragile planet just tune out and go away. I have better ways to spend my evening!

Peter Clay
Des Moines, Iowa

Jeff she will do anything that's why I don't trust her

Chris, let's be honest. If Barack is looking combative and it's a back look for him then he is not the only one because it takes two in order to Tango. Be impartial Chris.

I think Barack Obama is looking very strong and I like the dispute between Clinton and Obama, it makes the Debate juicy!

John Edwards I think is a great candidate! To bad he is getting overlooked. I believe he would definitely make a stronger and more effective President or VP than Hillary Clinton.

Well, that being the case, you have to understand his frustration with the Clinton campain over the past few weeks and Bill attacking him verbally and also Hillary taking some of his words out of context. To Barack, this is his chance to try to set the record straight and get on the offensive. This may or may not be a good idea.

Lindsey, you got it right!

Hillary is holding her own. Barack looks like a mad little boy.

Don't make this about RACE!

If Edwards loses SC (which im sure he will) He might as well cash in his chips tho. He's done.

He was able to easily capitalize on the other 2 cat fight there, that's all.

Hillary is the only candidate that can do the job . . . she has the answers !!!

Chris it does not look bad it's about time that he takes a stand againt the Clinton she throws lots of mud.

I think Obama did the right thing by setting the record straight! Bill and Hillary Clinton have been twisting his statements and he has the right to defend himself and his position!!

schneider are you watching the same debate the american public is! barack needs to smile true, but were not trying to act like were just at a parade route waving n smiling like a kid with a sucker

This is a classic! So these individuals want to lead the greatest Country in the world? Yep, this is why I voted LAST Saturday in the Republican primary. Gentlemen on stage last week, not bickering children.

Come on Bill. 'sounds' good. What about that cheap shot to Barack at the end of the last question? She'll say/do ANYTHING...

Payday lenders were austed from Pennsylvania. At front loan sharking!

I vote for the Devil! I agree with Chris.

Obama couldn't wait to bring up the Clinton fight. I agree with Bill S. on this.

Do you think that clinton could understand what is being a black poor citizen

I think Hillary and Billary are simply bullies attacking others in a back handed way, just as they always have. Please God, do not let this woman be our president.

I don't think you are watching the same CNN debate I am!!

I agree with Chris. He says things and then gets mad when he is called on it. I remember a while ago when he treated Clinton like a whining child. Well now, the Clinton campaign is playing using HIS playbook and he is upset about it. As my granddaddy used to say, "Before you can roll with the big dogs, you got to stop pissin like a pup!"

I agree that Obama has the least knowledge and experience of all three with respect to the economy as well as foreign policy. He's been in the Senate for 1 year and then stared running for president.

Mr Obama is defending himself against slander. Bully for him.

Edwards is on fire tonight.

Now, I will vote for Edwards as he is more concern about people

Obama needs to keep his kool and professionalism, lil better like he typically does. Not getting into the he said, she said, has and continues to generate him respect. When he does not do it, it makes Hillary look worse. He let her get the best of him for a minute there. Needs to not bite on that.

Go Hillary! Obama is a fake!

I am very impressed with Hillary. She is committed to this country and it shows.

She's saying what needs to be said.

Obama needs to be tough when facts on his politiical career are not correctly presented.

It seems tha Wolfe has let Hillary get off easier.

Just check the dirty word again Subprime!!!

John Edwards just showed he can rise above the scwabble and re-focus on the issues they need to be working for,

Hillary needs to leave the attacking up to Bill. This little tiff was not very flattering to her.

Besides Hillary.....everyone else lacks substance

Wow, this is great that they are talking to each other but I agree with John Edwards, lets talk about what they are going to do rather than argue with each other?

Mr. Schneider your long time bias for the Clinton's is really starting to show front and center. Many of my friends call CNN the "Clinton" News Network. Your comments reinforce this.

How explicit could a candidate be? The next presidente may not have a congress or senate on their side to accomplish what they want to accomplish. At this point is just talk..

We need to listen to Senator Edwards. A significant amount of the dialogue between the candidates stems originally from Senator Edwards. Edwards has been the catalist for the issues that the three remaining candidates discuss. The media and the public as a whole must realize that this is not a two person race.

The comment just made by Senator Edwards is the truth! Political infighting, in which he is not taking place in, is the demise of our democratic process.

Is anyone timing her answers?

Not fully implemented.

Hillary, you are the best.
Does Obama know anything about economics. I am so scared of him.
This is not personal. It is about the facts, knowledge and experience.

Thank you Hillary for all you have done and all the energy you have invested so far.

There is not need to be hostile when is a debate. Is a Debate?
With answers and questions what about the 3rd. wheel?

BILL & HILARIOUS CLINTON NEEDED A CO-SIGNER TO GET THE MORTGAGE ON THEIR HOUSE IN N.Y. THE TWO OF THEM ARE POLITICAL SPONGES!!!

Wow, George, you don't sound idiotic with that statement.

Hillary = Devil?

Really? Hillary was God's right hand man until he decided she wanted to be otherwise? And now she resides in hell and decides I am going to run for President?

George, listen...

What do you hear?

It's the sound of you failing at life.

Barack is looking and acting like a child who's just had his dessert taken away. He's combative and it looks bad.

A VOTE FOR CLINTON IS A VOTE FOR THE DEVIL