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Senator Edward asked Hillary a question. It was something like since you talk about being ready one Day One, can you commit that you will not have any lobbiest walk or have access to your White House.

The answer from Hillary was something like '......... I don`t know"

Welcome to the world of truethfullness Clintonian style. The Democrats will have themselves to blame in Novermber. You cannot nominate Hillary who has as more people saying they will not vote for her in the general election as those who say they will. You cannot have a nominee with that many negative. For the Democrats to win in Novermber, they need someone who can energise the Democratic base, bring in new people who have never voted, and some republican and Independence. Obama has shown that he can do that. i guest the Democratic establishment which is trying to force their candidate on the THROAT of people does not care about her negative approvals. Novermber may be a wake up call for them. They need to lost in Novermber (maybe a Mccain 51%, Hillary 48%) before they will wake up.

Obama supporters, if the establishment of the DNC continue to be passive as Bill uses the authority of a Former President to engage in personal attacks on Obama be ready to stay home in Novermber if Obama is not on the ticket. Do the right thing. Stay home as many anti Hillary will. let the Republican have the White House again. That will teach the establisment of the Democratic party a lession. They were elected to stop the war in Iraq but have not done so. Maybe the people need to sent them a message tin Novermber hat their loyalty to the Democratic party should not be take for granted.

Hey Obama, do u remember that line in the movie "A Few Good Men" when Tom Cruise ask Jack Nickleson "we just want the truth" & what did Jack said to him. "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH".

CLINTON & EDWARDS ALL THE WAY!!!

A Clinton lie.... NEVER. They just need lessons on grammer, like what words such as "is" mean.

Hillary's "experience" standing behind a President that was impeached, a liar and lost his law license is just sad. What can we expect from this pair.... they are greedy, power hungry liars... but they are in the right place, American politics.

The new ticket should be Edwards -Pelosi

Improve CNN's performance
Get to the issues.
Stay on the issues,
make the candidates to stay on the issues.
Ask questions afterwards about who will solve the issues,
Don't get lost on the color of ties, who is blacker, who won,or who will vote for whom

I will rather vote a republican than vote Hillary. She cannot bring the country together and she is pretending now in order to win. Just wait if she wins and you will see her true color. Go OBAMA

Of course Obama's criticisms of Clinton appeared to be "getting a good reception in the debate hall." The debate hall was packed with vocal (i.e., LOUD) Obama supporters.

Once again Obama refuses to pledge allegience to the flag of the United States of America. There are pictures of this with others on stage and he has his back to the flag ,both hands by his side as the others pledge allegience. Think about this............Is this really who you want to lead the greatest nation in the world. Not me. I fought for that flag and Obama denies it. He wont ever get my vote.

John Edwards is the working mans president. Make it official and elect the man who works for the working man.

This is another attempt to post. Apparently, my post I made a half hour ago is not getting 'moderated'.
Is it because I spoke out and asked WHY the media is not giving JOHN EDWARDS his fair amount of attention?
Let's try this again:

It is time for the media……..ALL of the media to realize that John Edwards is in this race. John Edwards had the most to say tonight that made good, common, calm & coherent sense.
JOHN EDWARDS: Great Work! Good job keeping the humor and you make a Democrat, PROUD!
Now, to the MEDIA: PAY ATTENTION! JOHN EDWARDS is running for
President of the United States of America! Get with it!

I was a committed Clinton supporter, but after tonight I don't know. She was very partisan and negative. Attack after attack. It's not very presidential and Obama is looking much better.

No politician is ever honest. You have to choose wisely on who has the experience and ready to take down the Republicans. Hillary can do all this! I would like to see her win the Democratic nomination.

Barack Obama came across as very high handed and pompous tonight. It seems he cannot take any type of criticism.

Obama did no need to go there because he is just as bad.

I think Obama took up for himself well. I am tired of the Clintons' dirty tricks. Don't people remember all of the scandals? Republicans do.

America shouldn't stand for dynasties. We have a lot of smart people that are not named Bush or Clinton. We need a new face in Washington that can get things done. Hillary is seasoned politician and will tell you what you want to hear. Obama will bring people together and get this done. Hillary will divide us more than Bush ever has. Democrats, who would get more independent voters in November, Obama or Hillary? If you're voting for Hillary, you're voting for a republican president.

He's right, Hillary uses distortion and lies. Enough is enough and she won't get my vote, I personally dislike a liar who is also very good at distorting the truth. But I have to give it to her, she learned it from the best, Bill.

An Obama/Clinton ticket is the best! I can go for a Clinton/Obama ticket if Bill stops the attacks on Obama. As a life long and proud Democrat, I will vote Republican on a Clinton/Clinton ticket-Bill and Hillary, that is!

Never obama...Mccain if i have too...

Clinton -08

There is the truth AND Clinton truth. They are not the same thing!

Hillary sees the world according to her and Bill's reality. We the ordinary people who work everyday, pay high ass gas and energy bills, and pay more for grocery each time we shop, know a very different MLK dream from Mrs. Clinton.

We need CHANGE now. This debate proves it.

Obama CAN beat John McCain or Mitt Romney!

Armand...good b/c Obama's camp started the fray and Hillary's camp can't compete in the black belt South...and if they defend themselves they are racists!

Did I miss something at the end of the debate or did Obama snub Hillary and stay out of range of shaking her hand?

For those of us who still read papers, the controversy over Obama's numerous "present" votes was revealed a long time ago. It is, and should be, an issue to anyone who is looking for decisiveness in his/her president.

And for everyone who loves Obama's speeches, you really love 26 year-old Jon Favreau, his speechwriter. When Obama is on his own, he wanders around the point and inserts too many ums.

cnn is anti hillary and would never say anything against an aa...that's why they will lose more viewers to fox and msnbc

Obama cant even get it right when he heard what she said & a lot of other people heard also, Hillary made a comment about Obama & obama wanted to refute it so he said she said Reagan when she did not , so he couldnt get away with that distortion so he said well Bill did, so she told him I am here tonight not Bill.
It just seemed to me that he is A phony, he cant defend his record , he didnt get the comment right, I think he was disappointing tonight.

Obama had the audacity to question Clinton's truthfulness while on the on other hand he didn't answer convincingly question's about his consistent vote for Iraq funding his oppostion to the war notwithstanding; Obama did not substantiate thoroughly, the question about his voting pattern in Illinois

All this debate did was reafirm my position that John Edwards is by far the best of the bunch. Keep on keepin on John!!

I've worked 40 years in a multinational corporation and have seen the lies some woman try to rely on in order to break through the glass ceiling. They would have been more successful if they simply were honest because their dishonesty is transparent. Hillary is of this ilk. In a national election the electorate will see through this resulting in another Republician President. Ladies: if you value the need for a Democrat Adminstration, don,t support this woman.

I would think Hillary would be a little more cautious raising ethical issues regarding Obama! Its one thing for her to let her minions do it, but when HIllary and Bill Clinton raise issues about anybody's ethics, it sure revives in some of our minds the many, many ethical concerns that go back to Arkansas.

BARACK IS NOT ANSWERING QUESTION-HE TRAVELS AROUND THE QUESTIONS–I DON'T TRUST HIM ONE BIT............................

Edwards is a small town politician. He is not ready for a job as big as the American Presidency. I get the feeling that he and Hillary are teaming up. With Edwards falling in 3rd most of the time, it would be smart for he and Hillary to knock Obama out. But I still firmly believe that Obama will be triumphant in it all.

Sen. Obama needs to look closer to home when he speaks of truthfullness. Sen. Obama claims to be a Christian yet when he took office, he swore on the Koran. This is not the act of a Christian but a Muslim. How can he be depended upon to be believed when he denies his own faith

Obama is very trustworthy to lead us!!!

Hillary can run on her record!! She can and has explained her positions. Obama talks a nice talk but cant produce results!!!

Hillary takes a lot of money from special interest groups. And does not deny it. I feel she is willing to sell America.

QUESTION TO HILLARY:

Would Lobbyists work in your White House?

ANSWER:

Blah Blah Blah

SHE SIMPLY CANNOT ANSWER A DIRECT QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't think Clinton/bush. Think about the only candidates. I don't know how OBAMA knows everything when he is 2 year senator. and YA 2-3 years in state legislation. I don't think he is ready for the mess Bush put in this country

Hillary needs a makeover. Seriously, many of you may not think that is important, but it definitely is. She looks a mess!

obama has a hard time defending himself. He is better on the stump where no one can question him.

Obama is a much better stump speaker than a debater. There is no on at the stump to challenge the generallities that get voiced. He answers to know one and when forced to defend his issues he has a very tough time.

What has Hillary done about national security?? Why is she better suited? It is becasue she is older?

It's good to see someone (and more importantly, it's Mr. Obama) finally confronting both Hillary and Bill Clinton on their mischaracterization of Obama's statements and using a slimy, negative and divisive campaign tactics in doing so. Also, the Clintons belief they deserve to be in the White House more than anyone else! Obama has shown the Clintons are not the know-it-with-all in American politics. Our democracy shows the world that we do strongly debate on issues against the grain! However, politics should be about a vision and inclusiveness, not divisiness and mudslinging.

I applaud Mr. Obama for getting the dirty politics being played out in the open. Now, I hope each candidate will NOW focus on the issues to move America forward without race baiting, gender baiting and class baiting.

Obama has shown class and stateman ship by leading and defending his stance on the negative campaign tactics being used for "too long" by politics to divide and conquer a race and a people. Therefore, Mr. Obama will be the best president for Americans, on day one and in the future!

all three candidate stay on the issue. do not talk about the each other's record. This country needs right now to stay on issues and how to solve the issues.

any of them will beat McCain

Democrats need to make sure they pick an electable canadate. All three here tonight are not electable.

first time in the history women came that far. Women all out their , DO NOT LOOSE this chance. We don't know when we will have this chance again. Prove whole world What women can do!!!

As has been mentioned, lies, lack of truth, changing the story, and any other description of untruths are connected to the name Clinton....it is just a fact! Sad, but true.

politicians never lie, we want all out politicians to be truthfull, well guess what America, we cant handle the truth. DOnt blame the clintons for being dishonest whe it comes to personal matters it's not our business. When it comes to the office that they run then they are accountable to we the people...

Bill Clinton can claim to be black as soon as he gets pulled over for driving while black and suffers the repercussions black men face everyday just because of the color of their skin. It is insulting to make statements about Bill Clinton being black. He is a White man. You cannot claim to be black if you have not walked in the shoes of a black man. If you keep making that accusation you do not understand the struggle of the black man and you insult millions of black people. You also minimize the struggle of black people.

I don't trust Obama!

All right already, John! We know for the 1,000th time where you were brought up
Get on with the issues................................

Obama is at his best tonight.
I am glad for him.

Why is the "present" vote still getting traction...that vote has been explained time and time again...this is like the swift boat nonsense...

Pam Sutherland, president of Illinois Planned Parenthood Council, said Mr. Obama was one of the senators with a strong stand for abortion rights whom the organization approached about using the strategy. Ms. Sutherland said the Republicans were trying to force Democrats from conservative districts to register politically controversial no votes.

Ms. Sutherland said Mr. Obama had initially resisted the strategy because he wanted to vote against the anti-abortion measures.

“He said, ‘I’m opposed to this,’” she recalled.

But the organization argued that a present vote would be difficult for Republicans to use in campaign literature against Democrats from moderate and conservative districts who favored abortion rights.

Lisa Madigan, the Illinois attorney general who was in the Illinois Senate with Mr. Obama from 1998 through 2002, said she and Mr. Obama voted present on the anti-abortion bills.

“It’s just plain wrong to imply that voting present reflected a lack of leadership,” Ms. Madigan said. “In fact, it was the exact opposite.”

Hillary continually bringing this up is a BLATANT and obvious attempt to distort his record...

Come on Clintonites! Hillary and Bill are lying just like they always have. They can't change how they operate. Once a liar always a liar. Come on USA, don't buy into the Clintons lies.

Hillary can not stay on script...this woman comes across as desperate, and divisive….her tone start the heated debate and the bickering earlier…I am happy to see the candidates responding to the question and not responding to the petty little comments on voting records. Do we really think this woman can unite our country? I am tired of the red and the blue and would like a president that would represent the red, white and blue(our counrty....AMERICANS)

No one can trust Hillary. She lies constantly. One minute she cries...the next minute she's acting like a man. Gee whiz, who is she. Edwards and Obama seems more sincere than her and Bill Clinton has lost credibility as a former president.

See how Hillary makes sour faces at Obama!

Edwards has so much cohesive content and has not been given a fair shake in this format. Shame on CNN

Suzanne's every question was addressing to Hillary (what is wrong) and not to any other candidates.

I am a Obama supporter, but I will vote for any Democrate that gets the nomination and most of the people I know will walk through fire to get to the polls to vote Democratic this year. We can not afford another 4 years of any Republican.

A new day is truly dawning.

We have gotten the opportunity to see Mr. Obama handle himself face to face with his opponents with as much passion as he does his oratories not liosing any of his grace. I really hope we are listening to these debates with clarity and not emotion. President and Mrs. Clinton have lied, I am not as diplomatic as Mr. Obama and they have been called on it. Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama have also begun to show that Mr. Edwards is really the third person out. Wow! what an election process.

I am surprise Why Suzanne is asking some nasty question to Hillary.
I wonder is she supporting OBAMA or Hllary (woman)

Why are all your comments favoring Obama? Your slip is showing.

I think it's time for edwards to step a side. I and lot's of americans will not vote for him. I dont trust him!!!! He is an attorney who i dont want to know how he made his money..

Does anyone else wonder what 35 years of experience Hillary is talking about? She always throws that number around, but she never says what she has had 35 years experience doing. I'm 35 years old, I suppose I have 35 years of experience also.

Is Obama Strong enough to handle the critizimings fromthe Republicans.

When the primaries are over Hilary in the past stood up to the republicans Can Obama.

Wolffe Blitzer is not doing a good job on controlling the candidates and the length of time they are speaking!

How about Obamas truthfulness than! I am surprised that, Hillary or Edwards did not go after Obama about his religion!
Tell me one person in this world who has a Muslim name and claims he is Christian!
Here is the truth! o be a Christian or to convert to be a Christian , every church requires a Christian name! Even if Obama would have changed his religion, than he would have changed his name too!
Do you think Obama is really telling the truth than!

Hillary is a puff of wind, doing a lot of double talk and the same old rhetoric.

She is trying to throw Obama off track by using slander. That is an old political tactic. She knows if she talk about true policy she will surely get creamed.

John is actually in his subtle way supporting Obama.

Hillary should talk about all those undocumented planes landing at the Little Rock Airport when Bill was Governor.

I think Hillary has demonstrated in this debate that she can hold her own and gives as good as she gets. Obama on the other hand is proving to be evasive and not standing up for what he voted for. His performance on the debate exemplifies his lack of experience. By the way i am a Black woman.

I still don't know where Barrack stands on most issues and, while he looks good and has charisma, don't think he's the one for the job. Hilary at least takes a stand on the issues. Edwards seems to be the only one using common sense, although it's not clear to me yet if he's the one for the job. I'd like to see more attention given to Edwards and all three speak to the issues and what they would and could do, not pie in the sky.

If Obama is having problems now with Hilary's debating him, WHAT IS HE GONA DO WHEN IT"S THE REPUBLICANS
They're gona tear him apart..They are dirty fighters and it's a long race.

When your in the public eye it is to be expected. He better get use to allot more

Based on what i saw today hillary made some great points and obama looked uneasy, i dont like his answers. Hillary came out looking really good today...

Aren't the Clintons worried by their underhanded attacks on Obama? They risk alienating a significant number of democrats and idependents come November. The last few elections, the winner won by less than 6% of the votes. Even if Obama loses the primary, if his suppoters suddenly choose not to vote in November, another republican will be in office.

Wow! Hillary finally said something refreshing.....MLK's dream has come true...look what IS on that stage tonight...This would not have happened 40 years ago..

Agree with David. Obama sounds like he is flustered, stuttering over everything. Hillary comes across as strong and knowledgeable. 130 + votes as "present" means you can't take a stand on an issue-just like George W Bush.

Hillary can not stay on script...this woman comes across as desperate, and divisive….her tone start the heated debate and the bickering earlier…I am happy to see the candidates responding to the question and not responding to the petty little comment on voting records...

But the problem is she's NOT twisting his words. We've heard the tape again and again. He REALLY did say Republican's had been the party of ideas. Suddenly he's saying that he didn't mean they were "good ideas" is bizarre. He's coming off as petulant.

HAAA!!! question on Bill being first black man was beautifully answered by Obama.

That convinces me that although he stummers a lot when he talks, he thinks on his feet, is passionate about his cause and wants to stay truthful to the American people.

Hillary is holding her own against the wolf in sheeps clothing Obama...he is cocky, arrogant and will not win this election.

Barbara: Most women stay with their husbands after the husbands cheat.. Big deal. And most cheat.... it is the beast in them. So big deal, That would not sway my vote against her.

Women should support the Hillary. First time in the history women came that far.
Opera should have support the Women. She is today because what we women support her. not to go for color. Hillary is doing good
go Hillary!!!

They need to stop this he said/she said stuff!

Any one of these candidates will beat any Republican nominee

WE do not need another uninformed President. Didn't anyone learn that from having GWB and JC in office.

This debate is pushing me to vote for McCain in the general election even if Obama gets the nomination. Clinton is proving that she is business as usual but Obama lacks clarity. Edwards is a good guy but can't win. He has been marginalized. Here's my prediction – Edwards and Clinton fractionate the white vote, Obama takes black vote plus a portion of the white vote and takes the primary.

I do not want Hillary (and Bill) being the president of my USA . I want a real leader not a pouter when se does not get her way. Good grief her husband has already disgraced the office as President. Why should we even consider the two of them back into OUR house. If Hillary really was concerned with the fine citizens of this USA then she would withdraw. She has not one good intention to help anyone but herself. If you Hillary supporters want a woman as president then bring one to the table that is real.

Her demeanor, no matter her stance on issues, renders her virtually unelectable. Ironically, the more she directs her venom at Obama, the more she is benefitting Edwards. I think she just can't help herself.

There's Hillary, taking credit again for what Bill did, some of which was luck. She does not have 35 years experience in anything but desperately holding on to Bill through all his cheating and games.

Musherra – Sorry, you descibed Obama, not Hillary. Hillary is very clear and very precise with her answers. She KNOWS how to get her point across.

i vote for the bar room brawl between clinton and obama maybe they can get it all out of their system once and for all

Cheers to Barack for taking the moral high road. I feel he is honest and has integrity.

HIllary now thinks that this is her last chance to overcome the unbeatable strength and personality of Obama and is backfiring the false statements against him. She should apologize immediately and eventually give up from the race. She can't be the president.

I am not African American but I think on the world stage, Obama as president will cause the world to view our country as a REAL democracy that is open to ALL not just the establishment.

Barack Obama is by far the best choice of America overall!

David – yes he does pause a lot with "you knows" and , a-a-a-a-.

I don't trust hilary.

I enjoyed seeing Obama turn towards Hillary and handle her attaks, then turn towards Edwards and credibly do the same. Then follow up with attacks of his own on both, while weaving in his ideas on policy and ending with a focus on the voters. He just might be brilliant. Not sure yet.

Obama is very lost especially on economy.

I don't want anymore spats between Clinton & Hillary. But if Hillary starts something, Barack should definitely finish it.

I like Obama, but he needs to learn how to speak and leave out all the "uh's", "um's", "but uh's". Did he go to english classes in college?
Quit STUDDERING!

With 35 years of experience, you would think Hillary would know how to push her own agenda and steer away from negative attacks. The last week of the Bill and Hillary show against Obama was sad. Shame on them they should know better!

In a perfect world, we would assume the candidate of truth like obama would dominate this race. what does this say about america. we value the guy that lies and cheat to get ahead. thats hillary. i know she will win this nomination, because being honest doesn't seem to be a valuable asset anymore. any body with common sense could observe this race and tell the clintons are lying and cheating thier way ahead by twisting thier apponents character and words. I don't think Obama is accustom to fight in that fashion.

It's obvious Obama likes to give it out, but he can't take it. There is always an excuse for everything.

David Erickson has the most sensible comment made so far. If this is an example of what we can expect of cllinton or obama in the White House, can you imagine how much will be accomplished? Oh well..this debate beats any reality show on TV. After watching the Republican debate and comparing professionlism of these candicates ..I think we're in sad shape. Hope the next part is informative instead of combatative.

Then Rove changed his story and thinks Repugs can beat either one of them. He had second thoughts when obama got a little popular. Rove flip floped.

It's time that both clintons are held accountable for their lies.

obama understands the lesson the current occupant has taught us which is, if you tell the same lie enough times it becomes truth. only by holding these lies up to the light can there be some hope of showing them for what they are. the most disappointing aspect of all of this is that it appears mr. clinton appears to be taking on this cynical strategy to aid his current ambition.

Natalie, you are on point 100%. I have never been so bothered by any candidate statements as I have been by Senator Clinton's and President Clinton's of late. Despite what many have asserted recently, the Clintons did NOT rid the world of slavery. She is not my candidate of choice. In fact, if I had to line them up, she would likely come out 4th, if, for no other reason, becuase she does not come off as sincere and genuine. Senators Edwards and Obama do.

You guys keeping saying that Obama isn't answering well. I don't understand. How did he 'not answer well' on Reagan for instance? He said the quote and it wasn't what HIlary said Obama had said. How much more do you want? When somebody is wrong, they're wrong, its hard to elaborate when someone is just completely off, way off the mark.

It's sooo sad that some of us ladies have followed the "gender" bias. How do we want men to respect us if we are making these types of decisions based on gender? There we go again... proving that we (ladies) are more emotional when it comes to making decisions. What a shame.

Vote for truth!!!

i can't understand why some people think that Hillary should not both react to Obama's comments or offer insights on records, etc. Even a woman has to defend herself.

Wolf is really not in control. They need to let someone else moderate the next phase of the debate.

is is me or is hilary's body language totally off.. i don't like the signals she is sending.

Must be a lot of Republicans posting on here in hopes that Obama will win. Rove has said they KNOW they can beat Obama, but not Clinton.

And Obama has not told the truth about lobbyists which serve on his campaign team and his large donations from state lobbyists. He also was not honest when he made the land deal with Tony Rezko and admitted himself it was a mistake.

Yes, Lisa it sucks, being female, setting your ex president husband to do any and all attacks, so he can take the flack for you. She is really helping the feminist movement....

It seems the audience is beginning to see Hillary for what she is a fabricator. We need all candidates positions on the issues. They need to remove the personal agendas. Wolf just announced; the focus of the debate is changing. Let's see if it happens.

i think clinton and obama should duke it out in a bar room brawl to get it over with with winner takes all

wow! if this is what Wolf means by a structured debate I dont want to see what the 2nd half of the debate is going to look like... he's losing control here, although he might be letting it go on purpose.

CAN YOU GIVE A STRAIGHT ANSWER OBAMA

Clinton is not lying. She is telling you how it is DC. She knows it is not an easy job to get things done there. WE need experience not an "on the job training" this time around. America is up a creek and obama is not the one to paddle the way back. .

Hillary is really far away from being trustworthy. Her only agenda is to be the first woman in the white house. How is not important for her, she is just an opportunistic politician.

I am very tired of all the bickering between Hillary and Barack. People should think long and hard about voting for either of them! John Edwards is looking better and better to me!

Hilary is finally attacking Barak"s record and he can not really answer. but the croud is probably mostly obama's people because they are cheering everything he syas wether or not it makes sense.

Barack is not only running against Hillary, but he's running against Bill's attempt at a THIRD term. Barack must respond to the mudslinging that's been thrown at him by a former president and former first lady.

Hillary will polorize the electorate in the general election just as she is doing to the democrats tonight. This is not what the country needs – and
I am a strong WOMAN leader writing this.

Hilary is finally attacking Barak"s record and he can not really answer. but the croud is probably mostly obama's people because they are cheering everything he syas wether or not it makes sense.

hmm... You have to think on your feet but there is a difference between rehearsed answers (Hillary) and being truthful (Obama). When you are being truthful and practical, you don't just TALK like Hillary is talking... you think about what you say to make sure you ONLY say the truth.

Hillary is a good speaker and that's about all she's got... She learned from the very best. hm hm hm.

Hilliary is only drawing info for the republicans to use against who ever wins the Dems primaries. Why can't they stick to the issues?

I see the true character of these candidates coming out...this doesn't appear to be a debate on the issues, but of 2 mudslingers the likes of which hasn't been seen for many, many years. Its really counterproductive, if they want a Democrat elected. I am so disappointed in Clinton and Obama I want to turn this debate off. But I will leave it on because suddenly I want to hear what John Edwards has to say.

Hillary needs to apologize for making false statement about obama

Clinton is FULL of it; she's let the fact that she's a woman destroy her image by trying to appeal to everyone (as politicians running for president do) and in turn, she's a liar, flip flops on certain issues, and pisses me off 70% of the time. She's trying to take Obama down as he's her number one threat, and she really should just stay busy keeping herself in check.

Go Hilary!!!!!!!!!!!!

The woman finally took off her gloves. Good 4 u Hillary!!!!!!!!!!

Really???
You think?
Both Clintons have an ingrained fundamental streak of dishonesty a mile wide.
Think about it – if Bill would lie on national tv, and under oath, what would he have done if it happened to be someone else who found out about the intern??
If a foreign govt knew of it, what would he do? Come clean, or would he do something in exchange for silence? Would he pardon someone in exchange for silence ? Would he allow technical secrets (los alamos) to fall into foreign hands to keep something quiet? We all know he would perjure himself to keep something as mundane as an affair quiet, what about a real problem?

It's not his affair, nor is it the act of perjury that makes him unfit, it is the fact that he takes perjury so lightly that makes him unfit. AND that he, as President, would place himself in a position where he could have been blackmailed.

And Hillary is made of the same mettle, but however will not be covering for "recreation"

Until recently, I had a high regard for the Clintons. Their unilateral, personal attack on Obama has caused me to look at them in another light a "bubba" factor. Tonight as I watch the debate; her inability to answer the question because she wants to get in personal digs leads me to think she has no plan and is a puppet for Bill. She went from 35 years of experience last week to 16 years tonight. She is in her second term as senator. Sleeping with Bill does not make her a viable politician via osmosis. Hillary needs to keep her focus and reduce her anger.

The members of the Black Caucus should maintain a level of decorum. Hillary's supporters (such as Jackson Lee, Stubbs & Lewis) are a disgrace to Dr. King's legacy. They remind one of turncoats on the plantation. Obama is the first viable Black candidate; he deserves the support of all Black Americans. These same persons supported Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton & Shirley Chisholm. Give Obama a chance. Bill and Hillary are willing to forego Black support as they attack Obama. His thrust was not in their plan.

The truth is optional for Hillary? Hah! Barack Obama is being confronted with his lies, over and over, and he can't dispute them! I think America can really see who is lying here, and it's not Hillary Clinton. She wants answers, and he can't give them.

The truth will set us free. I think this debate is letting us see the truth behind Hilary and her accusations. We cannot stand anymore truth from either the Clinton or the Bush dynasties.

Wolf is not doing a very good job of moderating. Much prefer a debate moderated by Tim Russet.

poor obama...get a clue

wolf blitzer has, is, and will always be a horrible debate leader. why don't you people pick someone that can actually facilitate a debate???

and when did hillary call edwards and dangle a cabinet position over his head???

I was on the fence who to vote for. But Obama is not speaking, expressing himself, and is not qualified to run a country. But then, neither was Bush. Obama does not know the ins and outs how Washington runs. He is bluffing his way through this. We do not need a bluffer foer this job. Obama does not have what it takes. He is like a kid out of kindergarten trying to get in Harvard. . Sorry Obama, but you are not ready. Try again in 4 or eight years.

Why is it Edwards is the only one to come up with a new or realistic plan

You know, Barak Obama is nothing but an ORATOR!! He thinks he is MLK...how sad. Hillary is a strong woman and they and all of you continually pick on Hillary because I am sure most of you men, are SCARED of a female president. Well, now you know what it is like for each of us woman....it sucks.!

Hilary is much more articulate when it comes to debates, Barak sways and moves around not really answering the questions. However, I do believe that Barak is able to move people and inspire much more than Hilary outside of the debate venue.

I have watched the replubican debates and I am currently watching the democratic debate. I enjoyed watching the republican debates as they did not cut each other down and call each other liers! (Well, not as much as the democratic candicates)
Do the democratic candidates think the American public are idiots...why would anyone vote for any of the democratic candidates when they keep saying "he lied/she lied"? What makes them think that the american public would vote for someone that they can't trust? I think all of the democratic candidates just shot each other in the foot!
I would like to see each candiate just anwer the questions in the best way they can without saying; resident Bush did not do that", "Obama has never done that", "Hillary is not telling the truth", "John's proposal will not work". Just tell us what YOU would do and let the American public decide who is telling the truth or not!

David Redfern, Lexington, SC

I am so against universal health care. Talk to UK folks and see if it's working for them. Answer is a big NO!

I think that all the canidates are showing how desperate they are and they are trying to win SC by "any means necessary". Pot shots need to stop.

I'm tired of all the bickering. Can we send them all to the corner of the room?!?

Patrice... a true informed decision??? Are you nuts??? Just vote for the best looking candidate...
Just kidding.

Obama is not interested in being slimy or "political," and I think that's the main point here. He is not playing a "political game." He honestly is quite refreshing, and I am glad that he is giving right back to Clinton, as she and her husband have been doing all along. He has TRIED to ignore all their meanness and "politicalness," but after a while, you have to call such people out. I congratulate him.

I could not bear watching Hillary twist the truth to get her way for potentially 8 years.

Yea its being reception from the Obama crowd same as who is doing the booing.

In her single minded goal of being President, the truth is optional for Hillary. Is and always has been.

It's becoming clearer and clearer to the American people that the Clintons are lying, pathetic people desperately trying to salvage the Clinton legacy. Their time has past. Obama is the only one with a shot at beating the Republicans. Hillary will get chewed up, like she is tonight.

Everyone is going to get tired of all of the mudslinging comments between Hillary and Obama and more votes will go towards John Edwards. Obama is not answering the questions that he is being asked.

Why don"t the candidates offer the American public the same insurance "perks" they receive as "government officials". The Congress should be reflective of the constituents, a certain percent should get NO health care much as the American public. Then something would happen

Why Edwards, why? My friend from New Zealand just said that it is either a woman, Black man or simpleton that will win the nomination. As of today, Edwards has proven himself not relevant to the election. He is taking jabs at his opponents without valid reason.

Hilary may be telling the truth. Who knows in politics! However, she comes across as calculating, deceptive and like a dirty politician. She does not come across as sincere and trustworthy.

We need to get AWAY from Bush/Clinton era!!

Go OBAMA

For twenty-five years her husband cheated on her while she stood silently by. If she cannot manage her own house, how is she going to manage the White House? She may think she is owed the presidency for keeping silent but the only person that owes her anything is Bill Clinton. The American public doesn't owe Hillary Clinton anything!!

can obama answer a quesiton or stay on topic. was he ready for tonight?????

Obama is not attacking Hillary as much as he is defending himself from Clinton. I just wanted to get that out of the way.

Hillary seems to an opinion for each side of an argument. Bill needs to realize that he is not running for president and take a back seat. he only diminishes himself with every confrontation.

No discussion on fund raising ethics. A good question for Sen. Clinton is if she will sell the Lincoln bedroom similar to her husbands administration. They raised huge amounts by selling access the White House.

You notice everytime Clinton is about to get her covers pulled , she reaches for the water glass.

Hillary's voting record in the Senate shows a large number of NV (no votes)....versus Y or N. It would be interesting to see the statistics on all three candidates voting records given the lambasting both Clinton and Edwards gave Obama on this point.

That is exactly what's been happening with hillary forever. there is documentation that (though hillary clinton fought hard for healthcare for americans in the 90's) she failed to get that bill passed. so what did she do? she stopped fighting for hralthcare for americans. she gave up. and after the bill was failed, there is documentation that she was being paid off by healthcare companies and that she has been on the payroll of special interests and major healthcare corporations ever since.

i don't know about my fellow americans, but i don't want a president who gives up so easily and sells themselves to the special interests groups. in my book, that makes hillary clinton a lobbyist!

Obama '08

Hillary is an eloquent speaker but when you really listen to her she says "NOTHING" true.

Obama should keep his calm and not let Clinton get under his skin... You gotta be tough.

As an Obama supporter I've always said if Hillary got the nomination I would support the nominee. After tonight, I will never support her.
I will opt out of the election rather than cast of vote for the "clintons." I supported the policies for 8 years but she will NEVER get my vote no matter who runs against her.

I totally agree Jason. Clinton and Edwards are looking real bad.

YAY Edwards! I do like him. Good question to Barak.

The back and forth childish bickering between Obama and Clinton is shameful. Edwards said it right - the bickering does nothing to solve the very serious problems facing our nation today. Wolf is too weak as a moderator.

Cut the crap and get down to the issues. You are allowing the candidates to turn off the electorate.

obama can't take the heat of a simple debate

imagine what other nations would do to him

Obama is manipulating and monopolizing the debate...Hats off to Hillary for craftily defending her positions after his personalized attacks..John Edwards is in charge, however!!!

I don't see how that answered the question in relation to Black women. I want her to get specific. However, Obama does need to answer the questions better.

Obama found his passion but now he's just coming off as cocky. "Smarmy" isn't his strong suit.

That´s the question. The Clintons are lying the american people. Their dirty tricks are the real reason for the victories in New Hampshire and Nevada.

She is throwing my boy off with her twisted facts! Her and Edwards little tag team seems to be getting to him!! Nooo!!

Get it together Barack!

david, get a grip

This crowd has no credibility. They're responding to comments that don't warrant a response. This sounds more similar to a freestyle rap battle than a presidential debate.

i think barack is accusing hillary of the same thing he is guilty of....twisting words. debate fairly so the people can make a TRUE informed decision.

It sounds like Edwards and Clinton are having a hard time finding problems with Obama and seem to be staying with weak arguments about a few votes. That appear to just make them look stupid rather than hurt obama.

Obama handled that attack from both Hillary and Edwards superbly. Once again these two are scrapping to attack Obama who is clearly the better canidate against the republicans. Keep holding your own Obama!!!

I think Barak is spending too much time attacking Clinton and less on answering questions about what HE would DO, what HIS position is...

obama is a baby. he can dish it out, but can't take it. why do obamaites think it's ok for him to hit her, but not the reverse? when she does it, it's dirty clintonian politics. grow up.

It is clear that Hillary misrepresented the "reagan" quote and Obama is right to respond. In the mean time, Edwards is benefiting.

Obama is acting very shaky. edwards seems to be the only candidate on message. politics is very messy and you have to have thick skin. Obama is pretty thin right now.

Edwards always keeps it focused on the people he's fighting for and the specific changes he wants to see... even earlier in the campaign, when he would "go negative" more often, he would do so in order to point at very specific aspects of the Clinton machine (such as lobbyist money) that would get in the way of real change... he is the most focuesd, dedicated candidate in the field and the only one who could get real change in this country.... Obama is too full of rhetoric without substance, and clinton is full of corruption, deception and pettiness

Well... is he wrong?

The untruthful one and the most evasive one is Obama!!! He simply needs to be a evangelical preacher!

Barack Obama is stating the truth about Hillary Clinton's distortions and I hope and pray America is listening. The Clintons have adopted a win at all costs campaign of incessant lying, underhanded, dirty politics of mud-slinging and character assassination by their surrogates and have dumbed down the system to an all time low. America deserves better. We do not need a repeat of the Clinton years. America, please wake up! There ARE good candidates running in BOTH parties that do not resort to the the dirt the Clintons are showering our country with.

Hillary is taking Obama's statements out of context, as anyone who has watched Obama's interview about the Republican ideas, twisting his words, and mischaracterizing. It is obvious to any objective observer. But that is the Clinton modus operandi.

Hillary has never been truthful, her husband wasn't why should she?

All this nasty bickering. How the heck are any of these going to pair up to make a strong ticket?

John does not want to do the vice thing again – I really wonder what the pundits will have to say after this.

Tomorrow's headline: "Barack Takes a Beating"

Obama is HORRIBLE at explaining things. He's stuttering and I think would just as soon leave the stage than answer any more questions about his record.

This debate is ridculous, get Clinton off and let OBama and Edwards have a debate!

It is important for Obama to stand up for himself, because if he does not, its the same as admitting he did something wrong.

Obama still is not answering the questions. NEVER HAS!

It will be interesting to see how the press edits this debate in nightly newscasts because all sides have looked bad, childish and smart at different times

This is getting ridiculus. They are presidential candidates and should not be going at each other like this. It;s not solving any issues and we aren't learning anything about them.

Obama's talking (as usual) out of both sides of his head.

Does this man ever actually take a position (that he sticks to) on serious matters?
Or is it all just "change" rhetoric?

He's making Edwards look good.

I agree with Brian. When I voted for Bill for President, I didn't know that it WAS actually Hillary running the country. Since when does being first lady mean that you are experienced to be President.

Hillary will absolutely positively lose in the general election. The Republicans will crush her. Please, fellow Democrats, wake up! She & Bill had their glory days in the 90s but their time is up. None of us wants another Republican regime but if Hillary gets the nod, we are doomed!

This is terrible by both Obama and Clinton. Edwards is coming out look good right now. People get tired of this stuff. Hardcore supporters love this but middle of the road voters dislike this stuff.

I recall Edward's missing a lot of votes in the U.S. Senate.

Edward and Clinton are putting Obama on fire and he get trapped in it...

Can you believe that Edwards is supporting Clinton confronting Obama! FINALLY. Go Edwards.

Interesting twist – Edwards pushing back at Obama, on missing votes. Edwards usually aligns with Obama, now is tacitly doubling teaming with with Hilary.

This Yes, No, Present, debate is useless – and John Edwards is again coming up the middle, and kicking them both on the way. Very surprising turn of events.

The current dabate (tonight at SC) is totally out of control. Wolf should take control back and make the candidates accountable. How dissapointing it has turned out to be.

Does anyone know the ethnic makeup of the attendees at the debate?

Hillary is corrupt. All women who vote for her based on the fact she is female is really not smart. You should really do your own research.. go to youtube and check out who you are voting for. Corruption is breaking America apart. Clinton will only add to that break.

Obama is really swinging hard, but he's not getting a chance to talk about policy for having to defend himself. That's going to hurt him.

Notice the running 'theme' here? Obama sidesteps the question and goes on the attack again and again.

Obama is not answering the questions and then blames Hillary?

A vote of "Present" is NOT a vote, it's a childish way to stay out of the line of fire. Chicken!!!

Obama's explanations seem pretty decent to me – I'd trust him over hilary

Edwards is right on voting even if it was politically bad for him, atleast he and Hillary chose to vote on issues, while Obama was typically always either absent or just present.

LOL..........Clinton is way out of her League tonight , Obama is making her look like a little kid.

Hillary just got completely exposed, she claimed to be quoting him with the word "like" and then it became clear that that was not accurate. Go Obama!

The whole Regan thing - is stupid – he was just saying Regan was a good politician.

She explained all Obama's "Lies" and "Twist" that he said Hillary has said.

OBAMA IS A CRY BABY!

stop being so sensitive

... and yet we cannot get a clear answer out of him? That is crap! GO HILLARY!

It's about time Barack set the facts straight. Hillary is a political machine and knows how to work the system and manipulate people. Granted, this happens with all politicians, I just wish she would give it a rest.

Aaron - YOu are right on!!!

He is still not answering why is just said present - come on Obama

It's beginning to sound to me like the Clintons now have Edwards in their corner. A promise to be VP??????

I agree, Hilary isn't truthful.

Finally Bill – you said something impartial....

Clinton has been mischarachterizing Obama of late and it is time he calls her hand....not in the press...but in the cfourt of public opinion.

She is just reading the papers that quotes what he says.

She isn't twisting anything...Obama has so far tonight denied anything and everything that he's said. It seems like he's just walking around giving the world the silent treatment.

Is anyone seeing how nasty, grimy, and evil Hillary is acting during this debate? Her demeanor is disgusting.

Sounds like Edwards wants to be Clinton's running mate...

Hi mrs. deese

I think they should put podiums farther away, edwards' finger is 1 foot away from obamas face

Obama finally takes off the gloves and shows he can respond. Looks like this is his "finally some passion" moment.

I'm getting so sick and tired of this bickering, Obama needs to stay on track, Hillary needs to ignore his attacks and concentrate on the issue and Edwards needs more camera time.

I am a huge fan of Hillary, but I can't watch this.

Both Hillary and Barack are going after each other's records and truthfulness. Quite honestly, I think both could be legitimately challenged. This mudslinging is ridiculous and just alienates voters. When will politicians ever learn this?

Obama is NOT answering the questions!!!

Go John!!

A vote of present is more than hillary was doing as first lady. First lady is not an internship.

A Clinton having an issue with truthfulness? That is shocking.

He never takes responsiblity for what he says!

Hilary's doing it again.

But Hillary is landing blow after blow, and Barack is not really answering them well.