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Has anyone thought about the fact that many many countries do not see women in the same way as we do in America? Most women do not hold the same rights as men in alot of the countries that we are at "war" with. As a women, i have seen countless times where my husbands opinion was taken more seriously, for example, the mechanic...so, do you think that these countries and their leaders and their terror organizations would maybe feel that as a country, we are less protected, more vulnerable, because a woman is in "power", considering they view women as "less" than men? I think its dangerous territory.

I am a 53 year old lifelong democrat. If Hillary wins the nomination, I'll vote Republican for the 1st time. She has knowingly lied about Obama's comments which is just inexcusable, period.

Anyone who thinks that this is all ok is very mistaken... if Hillary Clinton or Barak Obama are mis-representing the Truth now, if they are deliberately manipulating information to make the other candidate seem incompetent, is doing the American people a huge dis-service !!!! Do we not have the democratic right to choose the best candidate based on truthful information & factual data regarding their experience and character? How then can we get so caught up in these people's drama and lose sight of what is at stake? If we cannot trust the media to give us the information then we should do our own investigations and share the TRUTH (ONLY) with each other. This is not a game, nor is this a joke.... we fell prey to this same kind of garbage and ended up with George Bush. If they lie now, they will look us in the face as President and Lie! Learn from our past mistakes... yes experience is critical but integrity of character is paramount as only then can we truly be democratic... we the people knowing the truth about what we face as a nation will be an integral part of democratically deciding what path we should take...
May we awake from our sleep and slumber...

I really like to hear from you saying: ONE NATION UNDER GOOD, or I believe in the Only Livin Good witch create Us. I don't say you are muslim your believ is between you and God and I don't juge you I like to vote for you but I do not knou your faith witch is very inportant for the JOB you are fighting for.Without God you can't do nothing.

Hillary is this the kind of screeeeching we can expect if you are possibly elected president. I think you are not truthful and out of control. You are an emotional wreck and you are pimping the american public by crying one day and lying the next.

GO HILLARY ! you have my vote ! You are the only person in this election that can put this economy back on track ! Others do not have your experience nor dedication ! GO HILLARY ! Others just have "words". You have action !

A great speaker doesn't make for a great president. Anyone can read a que card. However, Hillary has what it takes to make this country "great again" !

Obama is frustrated that he got caught mischarachterizing other peoples comments. He even misquoted himself!

Senator Obama is fine candidate and a decent man. He is highly intelligent, capable and committed to bringing our nation together to meet the challenges we face today.

I believe he understands that power gives up nothing without a struggle. He further realizes that in order to win the chance to change America, he must first confront, then overtake the hateful tactics that are being used to tear down his cause and message of hope.

I totally agree that Obama started this circus by playing the race card in New Hampshire. He was fine when he won Iowa, then he lost his cool when he was upset in NH. He really was naive enough to think his "change/hope/vision" rhetoric was going to let him sweep the primary. When that didn't happen, his surrogates resorted to racial talking points that has hurt his campaign and divided the country more.

Say what you will about Hillary and Bill, but they have not said anything racial. Those comments were misconstrued to suit Obama and not all African-Americans are fooled. Many are insulted that Obama thinks he can take us for granted, incite us with accusations of race, then ignore the issues plaguing our community.

By the way... Obama's claim of working "5 hours" for Rezko was so lame! That was worse than "I didn't inhale." He would've been better off not responding just like she ignored the corporate lawyer and Wal-Mart comment. Hillary kicked his butt last night. Obama's attack was a bad move. I think that will turn into his "Howard Dean" moment.

Vote Hillary!

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hillary supporters are very delusional! who are you voting for bill or hillary? i think she does a huge disservice to feminism! obama 08!

You would be frustrated too if your opposition basically lies about you and has the former impeached President who lied to federal prosecutors lying on you too. I am frustrated for Obama as he runs against Bill and Hillary Clinton who are the favorites to win the nomination given the Super-delegate votes.

Obama supporters are going crazy! I love it.

Hillary all the way.

Compare their records and you will see immediately who will make the best President.

HILLARY CLINTON 2008!

While we grow, we make mistakes. When we make mistakes, we don't need to be judged by others. So knock it off – all of us! The world of politics was and is what it is. Why are we shocked and offended that the candidates are in disagreement and argue? I have followed politics since I was 9 years old (total of 34 yrs).
There is nothing different or shocking, except our bad attitudes as Americans. We Americans deserve a President with considerable experience and wisdom to lead this country.
Not one that is worried about giving the big corporations huge tax breaks so the average American can take up their slack. For a Republican, there is never enough money to help the less than fortunate. However, we need to sacrifice since the Corporations, Oil Companies and Insurance Companies get their undeserved breaks.
Or, the kind of President that says "Get it right the 1st time." Excuse me, Sir, but you need to join the human race.
Mr. Obama sounds like an Excellent Attorney, and I would hire him in a millisecond if I needed representation. As President, he is not ready.
Senator Clinton has the integrity, knowledge, wisdom, intelligence as well as an uncompromising willingness to help. Your supporters are very proud of you Senator Clinton.

I am really frustrated after what I saw in democratic debates yesterday. I was ready to vote for Barack Obama, however now I am not so sure anymore.
I really liked him as he showed me that he could stand the scrutiny of the other politicians and still feel for the whole country. He came as a "breath of fresh air" as we all are sick and tired of all the lies and deceit of the government.
I hate to admit this but I dont think Barack is ready for this. He does not provide the truth about what is going on. And media is not doing any justice by not providing the truth either. At this point, If Hillary wins the nomination, I am going to either vote for a republican candidate or Mayor Bloomburg if he runs. If Barack improves and stop engaging in the petty fights with Hillary and also provides the firm evidence of what is his record, I still have time to change my mind.

Obama came out swinging, and Hillary hit back.

Of course Obama is frustrated. He isn't used to fighting his own fights. Maybe Clyburn will intercede on his behalf again.

We don't want little Barack to get his feeling hurt . . .

I also think it was pretty telling that Edwards took some major swipes at Obama but only contrasted himself with Hillary. I think if he drops, he'll endorse Hillary.

Wow! I never thought that I'd see the day where I'd see Bill Clinton in this light. He is looking less elegant every day he's on the trail. It seems to me, that what I've been told all along is coming to light. I was such a big Bill and Hillary Clinton fan that I would surf the cable box just to hear them speak of their ideas.

The last couple of days has been a revelation. The Clintons, through their desire to win the nomination, have evolved into something that I never wanted to see. I can't believe how low they have gone to distort Barack Obama's views. It's just unreal.

Without getting into how this mess has started, The Clintons have scooped up the ball and have run with it beyond the end zone. To anyone who has been keeping up with the nomination process, it's clear to see the unscrupulous tag team spreading deliberate lies. I'm very disappointed.

Great job, Hillary! Let the truth be known. Blind loyalty is ignorance. Facts are facts. Best PERSON for the job, Hillary Clinton – our next President.

To hear Billary supporters say someone else's comments were rehearsed is comical. Everything out of her mouth is contrived. Funny how she went from the experience candidate who got killed in Iowa, to the crybaby change candidate in New Hampshire and now friend to the Black voter in SC. The Clintons are absolutely no different then the Republicans with their Roveian style politics. You are all so uninformed it's sick.

OBAMA/EDWARDS 08!!!!!

I am absolutely sick and tired of Hillary Clinton- She is pathetic! However,
let's face it...she is likely to receive the democratic nomination thanks to skewed media coverage, millions of dollars, and the use of underhanded campaign tactics. I am equally sick of hearing her pound us with claims of 35 years of experience – Making her ready on day one, bla,bla,bla....What experience?
And for pitys sake what elected office(s) has she held other than that of New York senator? What makes up the majority of those 35 years? Does being first lady count in some way? If she is nominated, we are getting the shaft, -A bum deal. Neither one of the Clintons can be trusted. Together, Bill and Hillary Clinton are ruthless. During the course of this campaign they have created conflict between democrats- They are dividing their own party members in an effort to get what they want. Together they would further degrade the office of the presidency . One thing is for sure, there are many who will absolutely not support this Hillary -I certainly will not.

As always Hilary takes a swing at someone else and lands a punch right on her own head. She talks about the other candidates being this or that but as always she more accurately describes her own feelings by projecting them on others.

Go Hillary! I'm tired of Obama's whining. If he can't even hold his own in a primary after only three states, he has no business running for President. Hillary is smart and has a firm grap of the issues. She stands up for herself and isn't afraid to speak out.

Obama has gotten away with not saying anything about his record or the issues for far too long, and I am glad Hillary called him out. Furthermore, if Bill Clitnon wants to campaign for Hillary, so what! That's his right as an American. Obama thinks he can control what everybody else says and does. When Obama said that he doesn't know who he's running against, that told me that he's easily fooled and distracted.

And Obama started all this when he played the race card after New Hampshire. It backfired on him big time.

As a republican and watching my first Demo debate, I was quite surprised to see how fluffy Obama really is. The guy seems to have no substance at all. Obama fired the first shot and Clinton absolutely consumed him with her responses. Obama is very good at sliding in and out of issues, but doesnt have quite the political skills as Hillary.

I want a viable candiate in '08, but both fields are just so darn weak!!

Que? I think it's pretty clear the republicans want Hillary to be the nominee and I can see why. Her experience trump card is going to be revealed for the joke it really is if she faces McCain and she is the only democrat that can chase a hard core liberal like me from voting democrat in November. I don't like ugly political tactics and I don't like American dynasties. If she wins this, I'm going Bloomberg.

The fact of the matter is Barack is the only candidate out there that can end this nasty partisanship. Hillary could very well make it worse. She begins as a more divisive candidate then GWB did. I'm tired of partisan bickering and even though I agree mostly with the Democrats, I would rather see a consensus builder. That's what our country needs. Not another narrowminded deaf partisan President.

I should add that I have lost all admiration for Bill Clinton as well, for he has shown his self-serving willingness to hurt this country so that he may once again share the oval office.

The Obama supporters are funny.

FRUSTRATED ? I suspect he is more in a state of perpetual DENIAL.
Obama is.

He constantly claims that the accusations against him are " Factually Untrue"
But he FAILS to provide us with the Actual Facts.
Perhaps he is unable to provide the facts because there are none.
In which case he should stop whinning.

It's funny when these candidates (and their supporters) talk about who won which State. Let's face it, Obama and Clinton are basically splitting votes (and delegates) across the board. This thing is going down to the wire and Edwards may well be the deciding factor. If he drops out prior to Super Tuesday (and perhaps endorses Obama), that's all-she-wrote for Clinton. If he stays in the race, Clinton probably wins. I just hope that this thing doesn't come down to superdelegates deciding the election, because that will really damage the Democratic Party.

M. McKenzie - Regarding your "cutting of your nose to spite your face," I really respect your opinion and I used to think the same (with respect to voting for Nader especially), but I must disagree.

At some point the ends don't justify the means. At some point morality comes into play. And what you're hearing from a lot of Obama supporters, Edwards supporters, independents/moderates, and from those who have yet to make a decision is that there's no way they'd vote for Clinton based upon her stretching the truth to meet her personal ends.

One irony is that this is exactly what Democrats have been complaining about for the past 7 years - Bush and co. stretch the truth to meet their own personal ends. Now you're about to vote for it in a president? Democrat, Independent, or Republican, I just don't think it makes any sense.

Hillary is not accurate on her comment. It seems that Hillary and her husband are extremely frustrated, resorting to dirty tactics, false accusations, and trying to flip Obama's words around to use it against him; as a way to get ahead in the presidential race. As a former First Lady and President, I expect them to have some dignity, it appears that they have no dignity whatsoever. I once was a staunch Clinton supporter, but now I support Obama. Obama is a honorable dignified man, exactly how the President of the United States of America should be.

Sorry, Obamanite. Hillary is right, Obama in the debate looked desperate, uncomfortable and couldn't answer questions regarding his record. His stumbled and mumbed, ummed and stuttered. He needs to grow up and needs to learn that if he's going to throw mud, mud wil be slung back. He obviously can't take it, and he will be pulverized by the republicans should he become the nominee.

Why do people hate Bill Clinton so much? Do they not realize that when he left office the U.S. had a projected federal budget surplus for the first time since 1969.

Morals, aside he obviously was doing something right.

Clearly, Senator Clinton is electable and the right person to defeat the republicans come November. The republicans obviously, would like to see Obama become the nominee so that they can walk over him. If the democrats do no wake up and realize what is about to happen again, what happened to them during the Al Gore White House campaign attempt, will repeat it self again. It is most regreatable that history is about to repeat itself. Certainly, I can understand the republicans position; but I cannot understand why the democrats are sabotaging their own chances of winning the White House, by backing someone who cannot make it to the finish line.

"Go Hillary, you have my vote."

Also, for all those who are attacking Hillary Clinton for saying Obama is frustrated... First of all, he is. Secondly, Obama said the exact same thing about Clinton when he won Iowa!!!!!! Of course Obama must be REALLY frustrated now because Hillary Clinton has won two states in a row now. Well, 3, if you count Michigan. Of course all you Obama supporters don't want to admit that the 'uncommitted' slot was for Obama and Edwards.

Obama is certainly frustrated that Clinton and Edwards are not giving him the free pass that the media seems to. When will Obama realize that he has to be responsible for both his votes and his words. I'm getting pretty sick of his "that's not what I meant line". He can't hide behind the claim that present votes are tactical and not showing up to vote in the Senate is acceptable. Votes show a candidate's position, he's shown us that he is too cowardly to take a position on many controversial matters, it's too bad for him that the oposing candidates are pointing this out.

Obama started to believe that he was the "chosen one" anointed by the press as the savior of the Democratic party. Well he's not. If he wants the nomination he is going to have to prove that he deserves it and that he can handle the job if he wins.

He's also going to have to prove he can go toe to toe with the Republican nominee, and so far he's showing us clearly that they will eat him alive and spit out the bones.

He's not ready for either the heat of the campaign or the job of president. The more we see of him, the more obvious that becomes.

Hillary 08!!!

Obama always goes on the defensive and steers away from answering the question.
Let's see all of the data on his health plan.
Why does he not take a stand on an issue and votes present? wishy washy! be a man!

Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton are doing nothing wrong. They are simply reporting facts that the media has not been reporting. Obama has been getting a free ride on the media train for far too long now. If it didn't come out now, it would eventually come out if her were to somehow manage to win the DEM nomination. If Obama thinks Bill and Hillary are being unfair to him, can you imagine what the Republican attack machine would do to him?? The Republican's would eat him alive!!

Bill Clinton is Hillary's husband, who just happens to be a former president. Obama's wife is campaigning in different parts of the country for him just like Bill does for Hillary. Just because Bill is 'more popular' than Michelle Obama, why should he not campaign/defend his wife??

The bottom line is that he is not ready. The debates totally prove this too. He's a great speaker when he has a pre-written speech in front of him. But as soon as he's confronted with questions about his record or specifics on his plans for the country he goes on the defensive and just starts stuttering, etc. He can never give a straight answer on anything. Hillary Clinton may not be the one that makes us all feel warm and fuzzy inside but at least she has a plan and has gone into detail time and time again.

Obama hasn't done anything for Illinois since he's been elected to the Senate, except for run for president, have one of the worst attendance records, and sleep.

We need a " CONSISTENT " presisdent

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT 2009!!

I like the idea of a "truth squad". Why the media refuses to use its resources to challenge the veracity of claims and accusations made by candidates is beyond me. They have easy access to the tapes and/or transcripts. Its called journalism.

It is clear from the transcripts of Sen. Obama's remarks, regarding President Reagan, that the Clinton campaign intentionally misrepresented Sen. Obama's comments. What we need is more journalism and less punditry. Are there any real journalists left out there?

Of course Sen. Obama is frustrated. Who can blame him? He's been trying from day one to elevate the election process by running clean campaign. As much as I admire President Clinton, he seems to have become Democratic version of Carl Rove. They are hell-bent on winning the nomination at all costs, even if it means dragging the entire Democratic Party through the mud by playing dirty politics.

I don't hate Sen. Clinton. I just think Sen. Obama is the better of two good choices for the Oval Office. However, if Sen. Clinton becomes the eventual nominee, I will vote for her.

Democrats beware. Voting for an independent candidate or not for either Hillary or Barack in November or not voting at all out of dislike for either of them is tantamount to voting for a Republican. That's cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Who is frustrated?

During the first quarrel, Hillary began with digs at Obama, to which Obama discretely and politely rose his hand so that the moderator would know that he wished to respond. When it was Obama's turn, he barely got a sentence out before Hillary was yelling and interrupting him. One of her later tirades caused my one year old son to wake up in tears so my wife and I had to keep turning the volume down every time Hillary was speaking.

How many times do we have to hear Republicans say "I'd vote for Obama, but not Hillary" and Democrats say "I'll vote for McCan before I back Clinton" before we realize what is at stake here?

There is such a double standard with the Hillary camp... They thought it would be smooth sailing for the nomination. When they realized it wasn't going to happen, they pulled out every trick they could think of to discount Obama, most of them unethical and dishonest. (CNN: Where did the story about Hillary's push polling go?) Eventually, Obama is put into a position where he must defend himself, but then the Hillary camp implies that he's fragile for it. Who was it that nearly burst into tears a few weeks ago? Who was it that was throwing tantrums about the media coverage? Who was it that "had her feelings hurt"? How quickly you forget.

How truly bizarre. I've voted Democrat in every election, but at this point, there is no chance whatsoever that I will vote for Hillary for president. Never. While I prefer an Obama / Edwards ticket, anything other than Hillary / whoever would be an excellent choice.

So when Hillary lost in Iowa Obama said Hillary was "Frustrated" that she lost and now he has lost 2 in a row and Hillary is leading in National polls and in all but 2 or 3 Super Tuesday States. I would be Frustrated also if I was loosing after rubbing it in someone's face after one win in a race for 50 wins.

Three points:

1. Politics is about debate and strategy. When Hillary was being attacked by all her peers before Iowa nobody was saying anything. Now that Obama is in contention you are daming her for proving a point. Obama has betrayed the Democrats with his Reagan comments, I now doubt his real ageda.

2. As far as Republicans go, you have no opinion! your current President has already done enought damage and you fear the Clinton's in a general election because they were the ones who defeated your first Bushie.

3. If you all really paid attention to the debate, Hillary stuck to the facts and moved forward with Bush's behind the scene deals in the middle east . Somebody is gotta stop this Republican mafia and Hillary is the only that can do it or as you all call it, "The Clintons."

Obama had an real advantage in being front and center on the stage in yesterday debate. I wish CNN would have done 2 things different: (1) Position Edwards in between Clinton and Obama instead, and (2) provide stands so that all candidates would appear equal in height on TV–Obama was definitely the dominating figure on the stage.

The debate was lively and touched on important issues facing our country. I am truly excited about the presidential choices of the Democrats in this election! I am so ready to vote!

i thought Obama handled himself well and stood up to the Clinton machine. if anyone looked frustrated, it was Hilary. She had the idea that she would sling the same mud that hubby was slinging and was surprised when Obama defended himself. She got exactly what she deserves. What it showed me, was that Obama was able to push all the right buttons and Hilary lost it.

I used to admire Bill Clinton, but he and his wife have lost my respect. I desperately want a democrat in the White House, but to be honest, if Hilary becomes the nominee I may just stay home.

PLEASE VOTE FOR OBAMA. Hilary is already polarizing the country.

Hillary is totally right! You could see the frustration bubbling inside him in the debate!! She has him in the right place and all he can do is complain that they are both attacking him. Of course they are: you are in a presidential race. That's what this is all about!! Get over it and get out Obama!

If Hillary gets the nomination I'm voting Independant. Her tactics are dirty and she is trying to fanagle her way into office rather than earn it.

Unfortunately, I've spoken to a few Hillary supporters and now realize that some of her supporters don't really care about the issues, but instead it's the "star factor". One Hillary supporter told me that frankly she doesn't care how Hillary gets into office or how she runs her campaign, just as long as she wins. When I asked whether she believed her underhanded tactics would continue once she's in the White House, she said, "Well, all politicians lie". The other supporters with whom I've spoken gave me the same type of answer.

It's amazing to me that in a country where we've remained stagnant and our economy is slowly going down the toilet, the frontrunners of both parties are the status quo. Everyone seemed to respond to the "change" message and now who's in front? John McCain and Hillary Clinton! Hmmm....

As for Billary and Obama – I'm not surprised by Bill Clinton's behavior. I'm surprised by the fact that the democratic party is shocked that he's making to party look like a bunch of devisive imcompetents. Bill's acting this way against his own party and Hillary is supporting this behavior. This further shows me that the Clintons don't care about the people nor do they care about their own party. The Clintons always have and always will care about the Clinton Empire.

As for Obama wondering who he's running against, he's absolutely right. We didn't see HW Bush pulling these underhanded tactics when his son was running and when he was under fire.

I think Bill is speaking more on the campaign trail than Hillary lately. That backs up Obama's comment. What's going to happen if Hillary gets elected. Will she rely on Bill to make the difficult decisions? A president is only allowed two terms, but the Clintons will me making their own rules. Wait and see.

One thing for sure – the REAL Presidential looking one from the debate last night was Mr. John Edwards. He stayed above all the negative attacks and stuck to the issues. The Clinton campaign plays dirty, no sense in pretending on that one. In Iowa they had people planted in the audience to ask the questions Mrs. Clinton wanted to respond to. Why? What's the need of that?
Unfortunately for Mrs. C and Mr. C, I no longer care to vote for her. I'd prefer Mr. Edwards by far and certainly Mr. Obama and feel that either would bring more honesty to the White House and, after all the past history of the Clintons (both), someone we can respect as a President for a change, without all the baggage, distrust and manipulation.

get over it people, what we saw was politics being played out. dirt comes out from every corner when your going to run for an office. no one's campaign is truly clean. clinton stood her ground when the first attack came. it came from obama with the comment about her husband in the first 10-15mintues. she has every right to defend her husband as any of you would defend your spouse. everyong ragged on edwards wife for defending him and attacking clinton. these people are not stupid. they will out smart the average american. bill would not play into a stupid move and hurt hilarys' campaign. he's too smart for that.

in the end, they both looked like children and the moderators should have stopped before it got to that point. go edwards for keeping clean during that mess and answering the questions.

And another thing, I'll tell you this. Go ahead, nominate Hillary! Go ahead.
She's the most polarizing candidate I've seen in the past 35 years!

If she thinks she can win the presidency with only the women's vote, she's just plain meshuggana!

Unbelievable. All Hillary has done is incited bickering. I can't believe her.

I just can not wait for Hillary to run against the straight talker John McCain. Hillary bebating againt some one who was in the army on national security when she did not read the NIR before voting for the war. God is good.

The Clinton campaign's behavior lately is exactly what infuriates younger independents like myself that are tired of politics as usual. I don't share any views with Hillary on the issues but I gave her a look none the less to see if she had the character and leadership qualities in which I feel is required for our next President. I am doing that with all the candidates.

Her behavior of the past few weeks culminating in the infuriating debate last night and her continued behavior today shows me she does NOT show either the character or leadership qualities of a President. Hell I wouldn't hire her to lead a anything.

When times get tough, you don't mud sling. When things get tight you don't resort to name calling. When things get competitive you don't throw someone underneath you so you can use them to take the next step up the ladder.

All I have to say is, thank you Hillary for making it really easy for me to remove at least one candidate for President for my consideration. You made my choice incredibly easy.

Hillary is not a leader, she will follow her husband's every word.... such a shame that she cannot escape his shadow.

Hillary seems to be embodying on the old saying, "No one ever lost money (or an election) underestimating the intelligence of the American public.

I have read Obama's comments about Reagan and about the Republican party of the 90's. He's absolutely right on both counts: Reagan transformed the country and brought many Democrats to his side; the Republicans of the 90's were the ones offering big ideas (e.g. "Contract With America") while the Democrats were trying to piece together policies without a clear statement of overarching principles.

Like a baseball record falling in the age of steroids, a Hillary Clinton victory would be seriously tainted by the dishonorable tactics of her campaign and her husband.

I am glad Hillary can tell us what Barack feels now. She is an all-knowing being now I guess. I am sure she knows what it feels like to be looked at as a mixed-race American without acceptance from either race fully. Since she has walked the mile in his shoes, she claims to more about him than herself. She needs to focus on why she is the right person not why he is not. Everything she saying plays bad with me. Do you think she had that list ready? She also knew about what he wrote in Kindergarden, so don't think they have not dug deep. She is passing this list to let the media run with bad things to avoid getting her hands dirty. She also is letting Bill do it too, which is so telling of how ruthless she is.

On top of that somebody needs to remind Bill Clinton that this time he is in-charge of interior design and banquets if she wins, not policy. So, he needs to learn his place. You don't see Elizabeth Edwards and Michelle Obama setting policy and being the attack dogs for their husbands, so why as first-man does he think it is his place? He can support her, and defend his former Presidency, but when he grabs the mic he seems to think it is his campaign. He needs to be quiet, and remember his name is not on the ballot.

Unfortunately the best Dem candidate and most winnable was Richardson. So now we must choose between and inspiring yet untested Obama and a Machiavellian carpetbagger Clinton. Clinton simply can't win the general election, unless she ran against Huckabee/Norris.

Obama says he would force everyone to have insurance......what? no job, not enough money to afford it, can't even feed yourself,.........too bad.....he wants the government in that case to fine you and take away what money you didn't have anyway and/or be able to take legal action against you (watch out homeless people) to get it and possibly more in fines undoubtedly to help pay the poor congressmen to pass more bills to force you to buy insurance from the destitute insurance companies or even send you to jail........Better start building debtors prisons again

Obama was out of sync last night and looked fustrated. His inexperience was exposed by Clinton and Edwards, he needs to quit crying wolf, move on and stay his message.

I would be frustrated too if someone continued to deliberately misconstrue and distort statements, facts and records to make me look bad. I'd be pissed and i don't Hillary or Bill should be getting away with it. I think the media should play an active role in investigating the accusations and make them just as widespread as the rumors.

Care to comment CNN?

Lot of Obama's folks here do not want other campainers to look through Obama's past record. The blindness of the past is indeed a big lie. I believe It is a fair process that candidates take the charge and open up some questions which need to be answered. Obama shall be pressed to answer those questions.

Clinton '08

also somebody commented on charismatic leadership read Carl von Clausewitz and argues most charismatic leaders have a miliary agenda...Hitler was charismatic, we need a president who is a realist, optimist, and pragmatist roger...

Maj

The thing that stood out for me was how angry Obama was as he walked on stage. Also how arrogant his postures were and how inept he spoke. I have not caught any of his speeches so I was looking forward to the phenomena everyone is talking about...Boy was I disappointed! What I got was an unprepared, young man who I can see will not be able to get through a presidential debate. If he can not take on the mild jabs that the Clinton campaign is hurdling his way, he will not survive a full blown Republican assault. Thank you CNN, as an undecided independent voter your coverage helps me make intelligent decisions based on character, position, record, and experience.

The typical game of politics. Hillary Clinton is so smug. She is not sincere. She is one well rehearsed woman. Just remember a lot of people fell for George Bush and his polished act. Barack Obama may be frustrated and is flying under the radar because of his inexperience but it is still very early on, he will improve.

Nice spin, Hill. I think your camp is the one frustrated. You play cool and calm while your high profile attack dog tries to put Obama on the defensive. Many of the 'points' you brought up during the debate were lies and Obama called you on it. Were they sourced to the National Equirer?

Bottom line............By putting Bill Clinton in the white house to be second opinioned on everything Hillary says is going backwards not forward. FACT....his bully pulpit is much larger than hers will ever be!!!!

I loved Obama's line last night when he said to Hilary , "who am I running against, YOU or your husband!" Hil is using Bill as her attack dog, but in the long term, I think this will backfire. Bill, thanks your big mouth only reinforces Clinton fatigue syndrome that much of the country is suffering from. Bill, we had 8 years of you......OK????

Hillary and Bill are so 90s. It's time to MOVE ON, America.
Obama/Edwars 2008

In reviewing your political page, it is noteworthy to me that you have Obama's Walmart jab at Hilary, but you failed to provide her return salvo. In fairness to both shouldn't you have the entire exchange that you are repeatedly commenting on today, or are you promoting one candidate over the other. Paint the entire picture!

He may be frustrated but at least he didn't cry. The last thing I want is my president crying at a G8 summit.

Actually, it is Hillary who is frustrated. How many times was she booed in the debate last night?

Why is she avoiding South Carolina? Her Campaign's Talking Point has already become that SC doesn't matter because of the large Black Vote.

She is already trying to hype Florida as counting for something. Yesterday she attempted to extricate herself from the Early-State pledge so that she could campaign in Florida.

She hopes to split this party along racial lines and get nominated on people's prejudices.

Her tactics are straight out of the Republican playbook.

Just as the Fireworks of this debate distracted the Voters the Clinton campaign said it had cut it's ties and funding from a Dubia Bank. What did this Arab front Bank for Al Quaeda ask of the Clintons for their money???????

Hopefully the president elected this year is a Democrat, whether it be a left-centrist (good), or a true progressive (better). In actuality, any of the 5 Democratic candidates would be at least 1776 times better than any of the rather pathetic Republican candidates, none of whom seem to truly understand the problems America and this world faces. With all the debate between Obama & Hillary and sadly looming in our minds....who will John Edwards eventually be forced to support as the new Dem candidate..... it's comforting to know at least one candidate has always been right 1st and has voted like he talks. Unfortunately, this REAL leader, who was the only candidate that voted against the illegal invasion of Iraq and ongoing occupation thereof and voted to protect YOUR rights by voting against the patriot act and vs. the bankruptcy bill, many people don't even know exists, By finding ways to keep Representative Kucininch out of debates (4 in a row and counting) the Corporate Media has decided that YOU should not now what America COULD be with a just and righteous President who has the courage to finally break free from special interest groups and transform America as he would. We would have to stop being the world police though, among other things.

Yes Hillary is an awesom chgoice for president....and for the rest of you people who commented....where you watching the same debate I was watching where Obama stuttered and was absolutley frustrated with Hillary and Hillary kept her kool and just smiled....jesus christ!!!!!!!!!

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I think it is a sad situation when the best attack on Hillary is that she is "a lying mess", but the claim is never substantiated by any evidence of this. We may not like the seemingly low-blows, but she, nor Bill (though I agree he is being a bit over the top and less statesmanlike than he should) haven't said anything that is untrue. Obama HAS made the statements that he is being accused of making. Obama DID not vote in 30+% of the possible votes.

His current job as senator is to pass legislation and carry the voice of his constituents. I cannot believe that Illinois is a silent portion of this country. If I didn't show up for 30% of my job, I wouldn't have one. I can't imagine why we would support someone who doesn't fulfill their duties as the leader of the "free-world".

Obama has done a great job of refining his debating skills. He is a consumate orator, and is inspiring to listen to regarding change, hope, and the future. Yet as we are continually taught as grammer school students, "You have to learn from the past". Obama's record doesn't inspire confidence in the future. It doesn't lead me to believe he has a workable plan for change (keep in mind, change for the sake of change doesn't make it good). And the prior two goals don't compel much hope in a successful presidency.

The Clinton dynasty is a bit difficult to chew. We've had one President Clinton for 8 years. That is not a dynasty. (for that matter the Bush dynasty isn't either). We voted for Bill for a second term because our economy was strong, our social services were improving, our foreign policy (with a few blunders I cannot condone) was not making us the most hated country in the world. Although, Hillary is not Bill, and they don't always agree on policy either, I would still rather have that world, then one that is based on "hope" rather than real change.

Hillary's track record is strong. Her experience is public record. Her "attacks" aren't false, though maybe harsh. Obama seems to always attempt to side-step and "clarify" what he said. I don't want to have to re-interpret our president. I don't think our Allies nor our Enemies should have to either. And I want a president who is present AND VOTING (or in the case of the president leading), not just present.

Obama just ins't ready. I'd pick him over any republican, and though many may not like the fact that Hillary is a polished politician (though someone who has worked hard to understand the system and has successfully been part of the system doesn't make it a bad thing to me, most of the people we hire from our company have experience in the field as well), her experience, skills as a negotiator, and her policies make her the best candidate.

Instead of Obama campaign defending Clintons false charges why is it they don't throw Hsu and all her and Bills corrupt charges since this campaign started? There have been allegations about donors, their past, all of that needs to be thrown into the pot since they are on the constant Obama attack. Isn't Hsu in jail and shouldn't Hillary and Bill be in there with him? Also why doesn't Obama campaign mention the 4 or 5 Clinton campaign people who she recently fired after discovering they were the ones behind the Obama smears. And that bigwig she recently fired too, and all the apologies they've had to do. Obama has not had to fire anyone or apologize, it's all coming from the Clintons and Obama himself should ignore these losers and let his surrogates fight these battles while he stays on his message that's all about being for the American people, not politics, like the Clintons.

Would HRC be anything without Bill?

I think everyone was watching the same debate. Clearly the Clintons are pulling the oldest trick in the book......bating Obama in to look incompetent, unable to hold himself together, unruly, aggressive.....and so on.

Hillary has no respect for herself or the institution which she feels she is capable of running. I am outraged that anyone would want to vote for her when she behaves this way. There are times when a "yes" or "no" will come up in the Oval Office but, never a time when there is no choice. She is an idiot.

I cannot believe any woman would want to vote for her. The stuff she is demonstrating is school yard behavior..Take a "time out" Hillary......actually you are expelled.

Obama has got to stay focused. Keep the campaign clean! Do not let the Clintons back in office.

Bill Clinton has shown his true colors in the past weeks. America needs to take a hard look at that. The Clintons are just what I always claimed.....ruthless, un-American and ignorant.

Clinton supporters: Shame on you. She and her campaign will stoop to low levels just to get your vote. I could never give my vote to someone knowing that they are twisting words, making up false allegations, and just playing the campaign game dirty. First, she steals the idea of change and yet she uses old, dirty, rhetoric policital strategies to win your vote. Not much change in politics there. What makes you think she can unite this country when she and her campaign is already dividing the Democratic party? Shame on you.

So if Obama doesn't fight he's weak...and if he does fight he's frustrated? The Clintons will say and do anything to get back in the Whitehouse. We don't need another Clinton term!

HRC the victim...there's a good one...

If you believe Bill and Hillary are the victime, I have oceanfront property in Arizona for sale...

Hillary likes to claim that the Republicans have been after her for years and she is still here. Hmmm, haven't the democrats been after Bush for years and isn't he still here?

I watched the debate last night and thought Obama handled himself quite well................as did Edwards. I thought Hillary a little emotional, making sure she got in all the jabs she had been coached on...........coming back to them when everyone else was ready to move on.

Seeing this rancor now only reminds me of the rancor between Republicans and Democrats all during Bill Clinton's eight years in the White House. Sorry, America, but half the people in the US would not vote for HIllary Clinton even if she was the only candidate running.

The Clintons represent more of the same in Washington..............................NOT change. Find another candidate.

Fact: Obama can only benifit from high voter turnout.

Fact: Obama needs to spend time talking about vision and policy initiatives since his last name is not "Clinton".

So....will one of you rabid Hillary followers explain to me how it is in Barack's interest to attack Hillary?

She is the one attacking him every hour so he has to spend his time responding to her falshoods.

She also gets the added benifit of turning potential voters off to the process thus increasing her chances of winning. Doesn't it feel nice to support someone who wants to supress turnout?

It must have hit a nerve with her when he said she was "frustrated" so now she's trying to use it. If this isn't a dog and pony show I don't know what is. It's a shame that they are doing all of the mudslinging but I hope he doesn't respond to her……..

Isn't the one who is married to a guy who bangs every Bimbo in creation, to avoid banging her, the one that is truly frustrated!

Hillary is the expert. She has been deeply frustrated for 35 years, and will be able to apply her long frustration experience from day one.

Right now it would be a good time for Hillary not to react from or toward this chaotic drama. I would regroup from the petty talk and go forth with issues. It's not a good look for her now. The viewers are seeing it as bad publicity with how she's relaying this info. to the public. There's a better way to tattle tale then the way it's being done, it's so unprofessional for the characters, and it doesn't help either. America is about the business not who has the most foul stuff on their plate. i can admire her stand on having mudd slung at her but let's not prolong it.

It's a cat and mouse game and frankly america doesn't want to hear it, unless it's relavant to ones ability to handle the president's position. I understand debating but lets stick to debate on who has the better plans for America,not who's past is dirty.

Well, it certainly seems like the Clinton spin machine is busy today in the blogoshphere. They got their talking points and their posting points and we can see them all over the place.

Unfortunately, none of this will change the ultimate outcome. The divisive, arrogant and conceited strategy by the Clintons has already started a rift in the Democratic party that will grow and grow. And, the independents are going to go against her too.

What this means for the general election is obvious. A good portion of Democrats will sit it out as a protest vote against Hillary, independents will go to the Republicans and the Republicans will favor their own. Sorry Hillary, and your entourage, you will never be President. I would keep your sights set low, right where they are now, in the gutter of Rovian politics. If only you had some wisdom to go along with all your so-called experience. All you really had to do was to sit back and ride it out. But, the arrogance just had to come out. Too bad.

Everyone say Obama doesn't have experience but how do get experience ? Can he be any worse than Bush? The Clitons have a history of scandals all the way back when Bill was governor have we forgotten this ? Hillary was actually voted the top corrupt politician last year. Please google. Also check her record as far as voting and helping getting legislature passed.

I won’t mention any of the ridiculous scandals that also plagued
the last Clinton Administration. what has she gotten done in 35 years of "experience"? What has she succeeded at? Health care initiative was a complete failure. Hillary Clinton has sponsored 350 bills since Jan 22, 2001, of which 304 haven't made it out of committee. This is a poor success rate. Why won't She and Bill unseal her records of 35 yrs of experience ?

Everyone who thinks she is the one needs to check the Clitons record and history and not listen to what spills out of their mouths !!!!!!

Posters should go back and re-watch the debate. He didn't really even answer the moderator's question, he just started his rehersed tyrade, waiting for her to say something close to what he had a canned response for, not even realizing she never even said Regan's name when she brought up republican ideas he spoke about. Also, too many debates. How many of the same questions can you ask on 'what will you do about Iraq, Healthcare, Economy?' It's the same response every time, if not they get accused of fip/flopping. There is a truism "Familiarity breeds contempt". I think with this over-exposure of all the candidates, and then the news coverage that follows (and follows, and follows) , we are indeed becoming too familiar, and so are they.

here's the reality, people. If Clinton is saying Obama looked frustrated-then clearly the debate touch an angry nerve with Sen.Clinton. She look flustered and annoyed in last night's debate and that is why she has left SC today and is conceding South Carolina to Obama and edwards.

So who is this woman to characterize him?

Just more divisive, polarizing wretch from the source we've come to expect.

If Obama was to accurately characterize HER, it would be to point to the "Nasty Lady" who for her own gain will divide not only a party, but a country with her half-truth invectives.

ANYONE but this witch, absolutely anyone.

How much lower can we go then discussing Hillary for president. She would be the worst choice for the Democrats. She is taking credit from Bill's experience, MLK's work, and who knows what else.

Whats the difference between the Clintons' politics and Karl Rove's ?

Do we really need another Bushies disciple in the White House? For all her posturing she will be much worse than G.W. Bush !!!

I only have this to say: If you watch Hillary's looks and body language towards Obama, you would know who was frustrated. Obama had every right to defend himself, now that we that Edwards secretly met with Hillary before the debate and heaven only knows what was discussed. But it became apparent when the debate started. Obama looked as though Edwards speared him. Edwards is looking for spot on anybody's ticket and he doesn't care how he gets it.

It is obvious that both Hillary and Edwards teamed up on Obama for selfish reasons. Don't get me wrong, Obama handled himself with poise and you didn't see him sweat. On one hand, it was good to see Obama defend himself, because John Kerry(Edwards running mate) did not.

If you go back to listen to Bill in the primaries, it was suggested that he didn't have enough experience and Bill stated that it was about experience, it was about changing the direction of the country(the same argument that Obama is making).

Hillary and other white candidates that tout their dedication to the African American community are okay if they are asking the African American community for their vote, but don't let a young, experienced, black visionary get in their way and you will see the daggers, lies, exaggerations and mud slinging. Hillary feels entitled to win as the first white women running for president, where as Obama feels privileged to serve his country.

If the white women of New Hampshire voted for Hillary because she is an experienced politician(so they say), then why is there such an uprorar because I am voting for Obama because he is a black, experienced politician.

This is for the black politicians in Wash, DC who have decided to vote for Hillary. When will you be able to think for yourselves and stop depending on the Clintons to give you crumbs from their table. If the truth be told, I believe the black politicians that won't voice their support for Obama are green with envy and back-biting cowards.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

Hillary is an amazing politician and astute debater. Yeah, she's attacking Obama, and getting him frustrated, and maybe even distorting his record. That's what great debaters do.

Welcome to politics.

If Kerry or Gore had half as much fire as her, they'd have won their respective campaigns. If Pelosi had her guts, the Democratic congress wouldn't be receiving such low ratings.

As far as Clinton being 'so 90's'... isn't that a good thing? I mean, no war, a budget surplus, protecting the environment, trying to fix the healthcare mess, a great economy, great foreign relations... what's wrong with any of that?

If you think the Republicans are going to go easy on Obama, you're crazy. Rove is already on record as calling 'lazy'... an obvious stab at his race without sounding overtly racist. They'll do all the things Clinton is doing and a LOT worse.

More like Hillary is frustrated that so many of us want Obama instead of her lying.
Sorry Hillary, some of us are smarted then that

What does obama stand for???? Feal good speaches will not get my vote!!!!!!!! CNN should tell the truth about obama.

"And I really commend Senator Obama for the very graceful way that he has navigated this campaign."

-Hillary Clinton, as quoted in last week's Newsweek magazine.

Hilary Clinton says, "Obama is frustrated" Obama has good reason to be annoyed.

1) He is caught up in a web with a former President, who violated his marriage vows while in office, and his wife whose life is a hidden agenda.

2) He is having to spend most of the debate, discussing items that is irrelevent to the issues, at hand, because Hilary has no merits or her own on which to stand, therefore is using Smear tactics, against Obama in an attempt to tunr him into her ladder to the White House.

3) If Hilary, is running on her own Experience, why don't she make these experiences known, as Obama has done throughout his Campaign?

Bill Clinton has refused to open the Clinton Library that would show what Hilary has done in her days as First Lady of the White house and as First Lady when she was Governor. Why? What is there to hide in those documents? There is the fact that Hilary did not hold a legislative job till she became a senator. Being a First lady is NOT legislative.

I have not heard one person in the audience ask Obama about his do's and don't in the White House. Thses types of concerns are injected in the debates because In Hilary's Experiences, she failed to learn the difference between a debate and confrontaion, and its because of her inablility to stick to any given question or subject that annoys Obama.

I am sorry, BOTH Hillary and Obama are to blame. Neither of them GETS IT!!! With all their spouting about change, I hear and see ZERO CHANGE with the exception of this country being drug down by these socialists. Yes thats right, SOCIALISTS. It's a sad sad era for our Country if these are the only clowns who can/do run for the Presidential position for the Democratic Party. Heaven help us if we do not vote in a Presidential Candidate that actually brings this country up from its depths. Alls I see is pandering to whomever they speak to, giving away every right and freedom to those who do not actually belong in this country, driving up TAXES, bringing down WAGES, and with all the hype of going after business, no wonder THEY STILL GO OVER SEAS. Shame on you all.

Hillary talks down and over people and claims she is the only one that listens to voters needs. Hillary is no different than GWB and will create the worst fiasco in the White House than GWB. If you think GWB is power hungry, you haven't seen anything yet because if voters don't see Hillary for what she is really about it will be too late. Hillary will divide Washington like you've never seen and nothing will be accomplished because she will not have the support. She lies about her success in her health plan which failed when Bill was in office. She doesn't have a solid plan to end the war in Iraq because she voted for the war and attempts to distort that truth when it's on record. She claims to understand womens wage differences when she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth like GWB and never had to walk a mile in our shoes. Wake up people, she is not your best friend and Bill ain't your brother.

We are in a democracy. If you want a voice then let the Clintons know that many of us are sick of her dirty tactics. We had enough of this with Karl Roves.

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It's silly for Democrats to be slamming Clinton for not playing nice. You think the Republicans will play nice with Obama? Don't you want to win this time?

Of course he's frustrated. He is wasting a lot of time rebutting the "distorted truth" coming from the Clinton camp. The Clintons will stop at nothing to move back to the White House.

After watching the debate it was clear to me which candidate is qualified to serve as President of the United States. Crying foul because of campaign tactics that distract you from your message/plans concerns me. If you are not able to stay focus during a campaign, how can you run a country?

They're both making themselves look like school children in a playground fight...if I were a Democrat I'd only vote for Edwards. Al least he has some self-respect and class.

Here is the exact quote. Obama supporters please tell me where Hillary was wrong for calling him out on this. And also tell me how he can give Ronald Reagan praise but diss Bill Clinton in the same sentence.

Barack Obama

"I don't want to present myself as some sort of singular figure. I think part of what's different are the times...I think Ronald Reagan changed the trajectory of America in a way that Richard Nixon did not and in a way that Bill Clinton did not. He put us on a fundamentally different path because the country was ready for it. I think they felt like with all the excesses of the 1960s and 1970s and government had grown and grown but there wasn't much sense of accountability in terms of how it was operating. I think people, he just tapped into what people were already feeling, which was we want clarity we want optimism, we want a return to that sense of dynamism and entrepreneurship that had been missing."

Add me to the list of lifelong Democrats who would never vote for Hillary in the general election. I have always supported the Democratic Party, been an Officer in a local Democratic Party, and volunteered for multiple campaigns.

If Hillary wins the nomination, my allegiance to the Democratic Party is OVER. Will I still fight for what I believe are the core principles of the Democratic Party? YES. My hope was that the politics of fear and hatred would end with Bush, but if Clinton wins the nomination, Democrats will only perpetuating what they have longed to end.

Clinton is the best choice.

Are you sure you want to get Obama (no experience) the most important job for the country? He could not explain his positions when comes to the important issues that matter to the country. He is almost speechless when Edward confronted him.

"Shortly after Clinton spoke, her campaign sent reporters a memo containing half a dozen unrelated charges against Obama, including the charge, based on a recent news report, that he “represented now-indicted influence peddler Tony Rezko in his efforts to develop government-subsidized slum housing.”

The Clinton Mud-Slinging campaign is now in full swing, this is why I cannot vote for Hillary even though I'm a life long Democrat and voted for Bill. She seems to feel she't entitled to the Presidency and she's willing to pull any dirty trick it takes to get it. She's used Bill as her attack dog, launching angry emotional attacks at Obama before each primary. Is this realy what we want for the next four years.

Let's elect someone willing to reach across party lines, Obama can unite the country which is what is needed to solve our problems.

Clinton made some assertion about Obama with every comment she made last night, forcing him to respond and defend himself. Then after the debate calls him frustrated? I used to be a Clinton supporter, but now I am going Obama. It is becoming clear that Clinton is running a very dirty campaign.

70% of the black community is frustrated too..

MR. OBAMA WAS TOO SOFT DURING THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT IN SOUTH CAROLINA. I THINK HE WILL LOSE SOME VOTES FROM AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTERS THROUGH MRS. CLINTON

THANKS

One of the underlying issues here regards the double standards that exist for women. If Hillary was a male, she would be congratulated for her sternness, but being a women she is lableled the "B" word. Iff she takes a "softer" approach she is considered emotionally weak or post-menopausal. People talk about race being the issue but the gender problem continues to play havoc on female candidates.

Does anyone really know if Obama is telling the truth or lying. I mean everybody here jumps to the conclusion that Hillary and Bill are being dirty, mainly because you all must buy into all of the dirty Republican accusations from the Clinton years...which by the way they came out of with flying colors. But Obama, everybody just takes what he says for face value, that he's so honest and not the "typical" politician. Why, because there's no history to base judgement on. Has anyone stopped to think that maybe he's actually better at pulling the wool over our eyes because we don't have alot of info about his past. The media sure is picking him apart like they are Hillary. He seems very rehearsed and very calculated and there is just something that I don't trust about his true intentions. I know where we stand with Hillary. You can read her like a book, good and bad. But Obama, that's the manchurian candidate, the wolf in sheep's clothing. And will he hold up in the general election, I don't think so.

Hillary in 08, stop the Republican stupidity!

I want to add one more thing. I cant get over the fact all these FOOLS think this is about petty backstabbing.

Its about CAMPAIGNS.

Its about one guy running on change and hope, pegging the other one 'status quo' who used to live in the white house.

So its about the status quo person showing the world that the change and hope guy is nothing but a bunch of HYPE.

So the hope guy has to somehow make the status quo guy look like they are mean. The status quo guy then states that they can ACTUALLY do the job and the hope guy is spewing rhetoric.

The hope guy tries to make the status quo guy look ridiculous and negative by trying to stay on the hope topic. Its all a game.

It goes back and forth, and back and forth. Its the way the campaigns are playing out.

Surrogates making up lies for each side. The whole nine yards.

I cant believe people on here REALLY think its some kind of petty squabble and name calling in a school yard. Its got nothing to do with it.

These people dont bust their butts 20 hours a day campaigning and flying all over the place all so they can whine about eachother. Its a long hard fight, and its all gamesmanship.

You people need to get a grip. When have you ever known politics not to be dirty no matter what party it is. No one plays nice, it's always about putting someone down to make you look like the better candidate. Of course they should be talking about the issues and they do. Edwards might as well give up, he'll never make it. He's tried time and time again and never gets anywhere. Obama isn't ready to lead this country. Hillary is the only one with clear plans and can face anything and anyone head on. She clearly won last nights debate. And for the people that didn't like Bill think of how stable the country was, national debt was at an all time low, unemployment was low. So what was so bad? A little lying? Big deal, I don't see you running for president, it's not a job I would want. I think it should be Hillary for president and Bill for vice president. The Clinton ticket!

Go Hillary!!

Obama started the dirt again as usual.
I'm for Hillery but if the party is stupid enough to nominate Obama,
I'd, for the first time in my life vote for the GOP because we need
someone with some kind of experiance to get this country back
on track.
Go Hillery.

It is time Democrats quit using race and poverty in the same sentence. You never hear Republicans referring to African Americans and poverty – instead you hear them referred to as "future business owners, participants in today's economy". There is a growing middle and upper-middle-class Black America – wake up and see that the default for "Black" is not always "Poor Black."

Hillary Clinton contradicts herself enough to makes voters heads spin.

In New Hampshire, when she got teary-eyed, she said campaigns shouldn't be about "who's up and who's down."

Now she's bragging about her two point victory in NH and her dubious "victory" in Nevada, where she got fewer delegates than Obama.

She apparently thinks that her "spouse" should be able to lie about her opponent and she shouldn't be held accountable for it, while at the same time she claims his experience as her own and openly says she and Bill are a team.

I don't think she is going to win the nomination, because voters are starting to catch on.

Clearly, it is only about POWER to the Clintons. As they have said many times, it's a game. There are 3 teams in this game. The press is one of them. Only it's a game with our lives. This whole process is disgusting.

The next time Hillary attempts to engage John Edwards over special interest money, He needs to tell her that He is quite certain that neither He or Obama will ever open the Lincoln Bedroom to lobbyists.

I think Edwards said it best during the debate that the petty bickering gets nowhere. That said, does anyone expect anything different with a return to a Clinton Whitehouse? We live in interesting times and will again by some people's demand.

This is a first for me. In all of the years I've watched CNN I have never felt so compelled to express my opinion. Of all of the debates this was the absolute worst. It was embarrassing for both Senator Clinton and Obama, and I think a travesty to the political process.

The questions asked by the moderators were used to entice both of these candidates to attack each other rather than stay on point. As an African American I was embarrassed by the less than professional manner in which this debate took place. The moderators did a horrible job. Instead of asking questions to help the American voters make an informed decision, they engaged in what I liken to cheap talk shows tactics. They did not take the high ground or take control of this debate. I certainly expect more from CNN and the Congressional Black Congress.

Democrats have got to understand that personal mudslinging in a time like this does nothing but help the Republican Party. Thank goodness John Edwards took the high road.

Kathryn
Atlanta, GA

Hillary can back up everything she is saying. If Obama can not take the heat, then stay out of the race. Hillary has had to deal with Republican attacks, and she is strong enough to deal with them. If Obama is crying about Hillary, he is no man for the nominee because the Republicans will tear him apart.....GO Hillary!!!

Please, please, please nominate Hillary Clinton as the democrat hopeful. It will ensure Mitt Romney becomes our next president.

I would be frustrated too if I had the Dynamic Clinton Duo continually trying to fling mud and hope it sticks or repeatedly coordinating attacks that turn the minds of voters to a white/black mentality. Recently, one of the attacks by the Clinton machine referred to the movie "Guess who is coming to dinner." I find it amusing that they would compare Sen. Obama to Sidney Poitier's character. The character who told the older generation, "You think of yourself as a Colored man, I think of myseld as a man." This is indeed the difference between the Clintons and Sen. Obama. They see the differences and want a retaliatory war against the Republicans for the last 7 years. Obama wants to overcome these differences and heal the country. We don't need the stubborness of Bush in a democrat, we need to show we are better than the Bush types by forgiving, and moving on to the new world that we can see before us. If democrats nominate Sen. Hillary Clinton, we will have a huge uphill battle to prove that she can lead without Bill, especially when she has used him so heavily in this nomination campaign. Even if she is elected, her antagonistic attitude will keep the parties in a cold war in the capitol. Nominating Sen. Obama will show the rest of the country that we are more than anti-republicans, that we are truly the leaders that the nation should follow to the promise land, that we practice what we preach, and that we can indeed be the change that we wish to see in the world.

Obama needs to quit worrying about the Clinton's and just move forward. If he can't take the heat of the Clinton's how will he ever take the INFERNO of the republicans? Part of me really wants Obama to win the nomination, but not if he can't take the criticisim of a real campaign! Bottom line to me is that we need a democrat in the White House! Their ideas are similar enough that the country will be better off with Obama, Clinton or Edwards in the there! They are all intelliegent and not conceited enough to believe that they have all the answers – they all are intellectually curious – a quality lacking in GWB! Plus they are all people of personal faith & again – intelligent enough to know that they don't have a pipeline to God.

Colby & Karen – New York, NY- so please tell us how many votes did hillary missed??

I am really tired of Hillary and Bill getting off the issues and bad mouthing Obama. I am ready for a change and I feel Obama is it!!

Go Obama 2008!!!!!

I believe Hillary is an awesome choice for president, this country needs to be led in the correct direction... and as a democrate, I'm looking for experience. I don't believe Obama has experience, and I don't believe John Edwards has enough of a vote to be elected into the presidency. I'm for Hillary 100%.

I would be frustrated too, if someone with the stature of a former President had been distorting my words and my record for over a week. THAT'S why he brought up Reagan: she was directly referencing that exchange with the Reno gazette, and the media and Bill Clinton have been gushing and gooing about it since.

And she was finally reduced to saying "You seem to be saying that they [the Republican party] were having...ideas".

Which is exactly what he said.

As he said, the only thing that's evolving is her characterization of his positions.

Obama does not want to be in this fight. He said it himself, multiple times. He wants to continue discussing the issues.

I joined the Democratic party recently. But I will never vote for a President with so base a character. If Hillary Clinton is the nominee I will not vote for her, and neither will over 50% of Americans.

I watched the whole debate and was amazed by Obama's ineptitude. His unity mantle evaporated with his angry attempts to hold the floor. "Wait a minute. This is important." he postulated several times while he continued with vacuous rhetoric that needlessly ate up the clock. Obama has essentially taken Bill's comments out of context to tell an inaccurate story. Newsweek has reported on this concerning Obama's adds.

Obama does not accept accountability. He just spins his own faulty line. He does not come across as authentic or transparent. He does come across as arrogant, controlling and ego driven. Obviously, he is frustrated!

Maybe voters will begin to realize that Obama used poor judgment with his premature run. Not this time for Obama! He is just not ready for 08!

This was a very revealing debate! Hillary and Edwards 08

Wow. The Obama supporters posting on this thread must have been watching a different debate last night. Whenever Obama had to deviate from his script to produce some substance, he stuttered, shuffled, and then tried to "explain" his positions – typically just diverting attention and changing the subject to one of his prepared talking points.

This is a major déjà vu. Obama is sounding and acting more and more like George W Bush every day. His attacks on the Clintons come straight out of the GWB script.

"I'm a uniter – not a divider."

I was turned off by the bickering between Obama and Clinton. However, i am proud of Obama for standing up to the Clinton machine for once.
Obama started the campain with intergrity and respect. However the Clintons' panicked when he won Iowa and decided to do whatever they could to derail his chances. Hence, he has to defend himself as well as call her out on the holes in her record.
I wish they didn't resort to cheap jabs, but for last night it was VERY neccessary for Obama to answer back to all the manipulative accusations the Clintons' have been shamelessly spreading since he won Iowa.
I am proud of Edwards conduct – but lets be honest – he is just to boring..
Obama '08

Wow, I am losing respect for Hillary with every passing day. I used to like her so much. Why is she acting this way? She's playing to type on every lie the repulicans said about her for years. Now she's giving them all the ammunition they need to not only hold onto the whitehouse but take back the senate too. Hillary, you can win this thing without doing what you're doing. Stand by your principles. Stop dplaying the 'say anything to win' game.

The Clinton’s low brow politicking makes me throw up a little in my mouth everytime I hear about it. It’s amazing that people are still willing to vote for her. You just can’t trust anything that comes out of her or Bill’s mouth. They are in the politics of getting elected- doing and saying anything to get in office. What a nightmare- voting for Obama

Hillary is the one who is frustrated. The distortions and projections of Bill and Hillary point to the reality that they are politicians first, and individuals operating from honesty second. They have repeatedly distorted Barack Obama's statement and actions, in an effot to save Hillary's candidacy. Barack Obama has demonstrated authenticity. It is a shame to see Bill and Hillary going on the attack and distorting the facts. One would expect more from them. I once was behind Hillary, but observing her statements since Iowa has revealed that she is not operating from integrity.

This is highly dissapointing.

The personal attacks by posters on here is pathetic. What is the point of all this? You are not pandering to independent votes on this board.

Its one thing to suggest you endorse a candidate, but you guys go ON and ON and ON , like the whole world is reading this dumb blogg.

Did you know...........

There isnt a single person on here who is still debating who they will vote for?

We have already made up our minds. There is no point STUMPING for your candidate on these threads. Making up fake IDS. Posing as Hillary supporters who have magically 'changed their mind' -like thats going to convince others do likewize also.

Or pretending to be republicans who would vote for Obama but if HIllary got the nomination.....................(better get obama in so you can get republican vote)

I once indicated they should have an IQ test before you vote. I am beginning to believe that they should also have on for CNN bloggs so we dont get headaches reading all these childish rants .

Obama frustrated? Barack is not concerned about the Clinton attacks because people know he is a high class, man of character. Barack also knows that he is going to win this election and become the next President of the United States.

Obama '08

I would be frustrated too if I had a machine working against me with Lies and misrepresentations. However when he was speaking and the camera was on her I think her face said it all. To be frank her expressions were plain nasty. I am an educated, female over 35, True Blue Dem and I am against Hillary. I voted for her husband twice I think he was a fantastic President however she is a sorry replacement. We need to throw out the Bush & Clinton dynasties and get fresh blood in the White House.

Hillary revealed her true self last night–self righteous, vindictive, and power hungry. You think we're in a recession now, just wait if Hillary gets elected. Wake up America! Do not vote for this wolf in sheep's clothing!!!

This race is about the best candidate. I know in my heart Americans can see that Barak is truthful and has tried to run a campaign that is different. Hillary has been able to dog him down a bit. He needs to revert back to the style that won him Iowa. It is very hard though when you have a family that wants to secure the White House at all costs to their people, agenda, and party. They use operatives, and distort the truth, like all the time. Come on Bill, how could I forget the cum stain on the dress? I remember good things about the 90's but it is 2008, baby. How can Hillary form a working majority as President? She divides her party, let alone independants and republicans

USA deserved nice politician who believe in liberty and freedom!!
Hillary and Bill r making precedent in american politics (institutions).
Bill, he s acting like Poutine, he s for remote control direction.
Obama have to take distance from Hillary and Democratic party, if he believe in change.
Obama08 for USA.

Merci

if obama wants to beat hilary then he has to do alot better. in order for obama to bring down hilary he has to stop bill clinton. bill is a major reason why hilary is doing so well. i think that the clinton campaign should continue to attack obama and obama should defend himself like he did yesterday by focusing on whats important for america. soon people will be tired of clinton's tatics and they will eventually lose votes. obama is focused on uniting america and is focused on health care and all the other issues but keeps getting interfered with the clinton's attacks. i'm sure that the clinton's are familiar with this quote, but sometimes obama "you gotta play a little dirty"

Michelle please help out he's frustrated!

Hillary Clinton is the smart choice. She knows what she is doing, and she is a strong person. She can talk to anyone and she is comfortable with anyone. She doesn't stutter. She has groomed for this position all her life. She has earned it. There is no one else more qualified. People need to think about who is smart and who can lead and not about the first black President. That can happen at a later time. Right now we need someone who can resurrect the goodness of the United States of America not only in the eyes of its people but also the world and that person can only be Hillary Clinton.

Wake up Democrats, Clintons lie and do anything to win. She was tearing because she is losing. We know her character and her husband's too. Get out of the way Clintons let the new blood take over. We do not want your lies or name. Be strong Mr. Obama do not let their lies and power get you down. We need a CHANGE you are the one. "Fight for Righ".

To Tom Dedham, again.....

The fact that Bill fell asleep doesn't need to be posted. You just watched it on TV. You may not know this but it has been on TV for years.... over and over and over again. Much like everything about the Clinton's. Got anything new?

I thought you were, you know WORKING?

Shhhhh! I'm still counting the times Obama said, 'let me be clear', 'let me finish' (this takes awhile) and my favorite 'that's not what I meant." This is as fun as the Alberto Gonzales hearing......

Independent, and proud of it.

The country is sinking , facing a lot changes that most likely people is not prepare, besides who is the liar or not what we need is a strong person capable to take decision and go beyond the facts... Everybody is going to defend themelves to win the Primary, attacks, lies and debates are totally normal,,,, OBAMA is not prepare to face this country and the current situation, He is too fragil, constantly changing statements, easy to convence, no experience at all, just a cry baby.... From my point of view only two people have the experience, the personality and the strength to pull this country from the bottom: CLINTON and McCLAIM.... I has been Democrat for many years, but if OBAMA is the candidate I will vote for the Republicans... so GO HILLARY !!!!!! I want the Clintons Back.......

Clinton's folks know how desperately the Republican Party wants Obama to win....because his pitiful record can be easily exposed, he is the beatable candidate for them. Too bad Obama didn't wait....it is NOT time for a neophyte, nor an individual who has NOT VOTED on so many Senate roll call votes...........he was, of course, preparing for his candidacy.....NO EXCUSE....the Dems will lose the Presidency because of him.
Go back to the Senate, Obama, draft some legislation which will get bi-partisan support....SHOW US YOUR STUFF.........it just isn't there.

Obama seems to undermind himself. He's repetitive and finds it hard to explain his positions. He and his staff definitely went negative on Hillary immediately, and his supporters didn't like it when Hillary went right back after him. Looks like he's lost his wave and his great movement or his movement turned into more of a bowel movement.

He'll win in S.Carolina because of the black vote will go overwhelmingly for him and then he will slowly recede.

Obama Frustrated?! That's Hillary's statement after the debate. Obama needed to show us that he is not afraid of Hillary (or Bill) Clinton. I was waiting for Obama to challenge Hillary on her 35 years of experience claim. He did so brilliantly by relating his ground work with the poor and disenfranchised on the rough side of Chicago after college while she was a corporate lawyer on the board of Wal-Mart. Many Democrats look at Hillary and take her word that she has 35 years of relevant political experience which is not true.

Hillary struck at Obama with a low blow, talking about Obama working for a "slum-lord". Anyone with sufficient political curiousity can look up the many shady dealings both Hillary and Bill Clinton have had over the past 25 years. Obama to his credit didn't do that, nor did he bring up Hillary's past support (as a young Republican) of one the opposers to the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Now Obama has to re-emphasize his campaign message. Don't let Bill Clinton or Hillary Clinton derail him off his message, because it is a good political message.

OBAMA in 08!

I have TRIED TO REMAIN NEUTRAL during this Democratic primary race because even though I have chosen the one I will support during the primary I will also support whoever the nominee is.

But, NO MORE. After watching last night's debate and the campaign tactics over the past couple of weeks, I have HAD IT. NO MORE!!!!!

I am THOROUGHLY DISGUSTED with Clinton tag team. It is dirty politics at its worst.

There is NO SHAME!!!!

Obama didn't do a good job during the debate. His "uh's" were frustrating to listen to and he always seems to have a difficult time "getting............the................words.............out.................of................his...............mouth".
Only Hillary can handle the job – - it's as easy as that.
Go Madame President!!!!!

Instead of them bickering at each other they should grow up and talk about ecomomy and more work. It so stupid when they start putting them down...
It's all down to he said,she said, they said ,we said....you said....
They're not fit to be president if they have all this issues among them..
Ms. Clinton is not right for president because she gets her emotions get hurt so easy. We need a strong person..We are not ready for a woman president.(yet)

Obama continues to bob and sway in the debates. Asked how he would pay for his economic plan he said I will give you all the figures and then proceeded to change the subject. He does this time and again. Watch. Finally, we're getting a look at his weak voting record in Illinois. He claims his 126 "presents" were on issues that didn't really matter. How lame is that? Even Edwards took him to task.

Hillary was right to point out Barack's comments on Reagean, whom she did not mention by name though he accused her of doing so. Regardless, the mention on Reagan is a clear example of pandering to independents and republicans. But he dodges this too, saying I didn't mean it. He's just a transformative agent with a lot of dynamism. But I didn't mean it.

The Clintons will say anything to win. I feel sorry for HRC. Bill is using her so he can ascend to his throne for a third term. She is like an abused woman that can't recognized when she is being used. I am an independent who usually votes Democrat, but I will vote for a Republican if Hillary receives the nomination. The lady is too divisive to win in a general election. Also, Bill Clinton ain't no brother of mine.

Some people keep talking about the "Clinton Golden Era" and how good the economy was in the 90's, and how the country had a surplus budget. Last time I checked BILL CLINTON was president in the 90's not Hillary. She talks about Bill's presidency and his accomplishments as if she was co-president running the country right along with him. She talks about her 35 years of experience. What exactly did she do in these 35 years. I know one thing, she was definately first lady a lot and that doesn't count as experience.

Of course he's frustrated. So am I by the BS the Clinton "team" keeps dishing out and has been for so many years.

America deserves better than those two lying, coniving pieces of garbage.

Have the courage to cast your vote for Sen. Obama. The time is nigh for real change.

NO MORE CLINTONS, NO MORE BUSHES!

Note to HRC operatives: read these posts and weep. This is the sound of the general election going to John McCain. Good job. McCain will win 70% of the Independents and the low turnout seen in early GOP primaries will be a thing of the past. Remember – there is no Ross Perot on the right this time to siphon off GOP votes, a key ingredient in President Clinton's wins. Oh, and that big win for the Dems in the House and Senate, kiss that goodbye too because of the negative Clinton coat-tails.(This from a white, 45 year old who wanted to vote Democratic in the generaly election.)

Well I'm flustrated with both of them. They are a disgrace to the democratic party. We need someone who can talk about their accomplishments and not have to divide the democratic party to try to become President. Obama and Hillary have divided the democratic party and we Know the Republicans can't stand them so what kind of President will we have if they can't work with everyone for the benifit of the American people. I wish for once they would try to do whats best for the people of america instead of for them selves. I'm ready to send Bill and Hillary packing they have disgraced the Nation enough. And Obama can go back to Kenya they need a leader in his hometown. And maybe Edwards can clean up the mess Hillary, Bill and Obama have made. And unite the democratic party and then unite this country and be a President we will be proud of. Edwards 08.

I will never vote for Hiliary Clinton. She and Bill are a disgrace.
I once supported Bill, voted for him, but I see him in another light now.
They both are ridiculous liars, twisting "facts". Totally negative.
I VOTE NO ON THE BILL AND HILL SHOW.

I will vote for Obama or Edwards, honorable candidates who seem to be taking
seriously what an election SHOULD be.

This kind of campaigning by the Clintons is part of what Obama is trying to change.

I was undecided, now I'm for anyone but a Clinton.

Which one is running again?

The obvious Clinton strategy is to stay on the offensive and away from issues. If Obama is always defending himself, he cannont be speaking about his message of hope or his plans for the future.

Hillary's experience on big issues:

1. National healthcare. Brutal failure after closed door session produced unwieldy plan.
2. Education. According to a blogger above, she "took on" education as first lady of Ark. and left the schools in terrible condition.
3. The economy. I couldn't believe she had the gall last night to take credit for the economy of the 90s. Set aside that she had nothing to do with it, that economy was based solely on the internet and the dot com boom. She CANNOT recreate that special circumstances and is giving lip service to something she can't accomplish.

Super Tuesday may knock out Obama. If that happens, it will be time to take a closer look at John McCain.

Oh Please! My advice to Hillary would be to "JUST SHUT UP".

I am an undecided voter, but I am tired of the Clintons. Everyone saw the debate live yesterday and nobody needs an explanation from you.

People are not idiots to not take notice of what you and your hubby are doing the last few weeks. I am now starting to get little bit SCARED about you both, as you guys are starting to show your true colors.

Now, you are once again trying to drag Obama into a fight. Just leave that man alone.....

FRUSTRATED???/!!!!????/

Yeah i get frustrated to with someone who iss upposed to be an intelligent honest perosn lying all the time

Obama should have even got more down to your level Ms. Clinton and should have spoken to you in the remedial Laguage you seems to understand of ........

liar liar pants on fire......Maybe thats easier for you to understand

Clinton supporters...... do you go to work and say whatever, even if it is not true, just to get ahead?????

Well that is what your beloved HRC is doing and you Clinton supporters look even dumber supporting her

Hillary lies tooo often

Hillary needs to get out before she and her hubby do even more damage to the dems during the general election

Obama Go baby GO !!!!!

Why are women so proud to elect a woman that's just riding her lying & cheating chauvinistic husband's coat tails into office? Do women think this is really the best they have to offer? I sure hope not, otherwise the sexists are right.

Hillary be a lady, use your first lady's manners. You don't want your dirt to be reminded to the American people (you have plenty of them) Calm down fight with dignity no with your mouth. Show your experience and presidential qualities. Let the American people decide.

Senator Clinton is indeed experienced. She's run an almost a perfect tactical campaign according to the old-school rules.

What's so disappointing is that so many Americans (and particularly those who should know better–people over 50) appear to be ready to endorse this style of politics again.

We'll get what we ask for. Everyone complains about "Washington" and the "politics of personal destruction." There's one way to fix it. Don't vote for people that practice it. Until votes change, we'll get the same old garbage that has worked in the past.

Why are many Democrats under 50 supporting someone other than Senator Clinton? It's because so many of us believe there's a different way to behave and that we don't have to endure yet another campaign run out of the slash and trash Karl Rove and Mark Penn playbook. I can hear it already from the older set: you're just naive. Perhaps. Or perhaps we're sick of poison in our politics.

To HILLARYLOVERNY,

Really? The media created this Hillary juggernaut and now you blame the MEDIA.
Let me ask you...What exacly did Hillary do to earn your unquestionable respect?

You seem to be reflexively supporting a candidate based on gender alone or maybe you're just a racist.

My God! Do you really think people will buy these lies about Hillary? Get real!
Mike: The Clintons did NOT file a lawsuit over previously agreed upon caucus sites. It was the Nevada Teachers Union that filed the suit.
Jim in Orlando: Of course Hillary looked frustrated, she was trying to debate with a guy who talks out of both sides of his mouth and won't own up to any wrongdoing (Replay the bit where he tried to explain why he didn't vote to limit credit card fees to 30% . That was classic Obama. While you're at it, replay his lame explanation of his ties to Resko.) Obama was not polished and on-message throughout, quite the opposite: he was off balance, stammering and groping to come up with answers, uninformed on many issues, and outright lying about others. At times it was impossible to follow his meanderings. But he did take up a lot of debate time, I'll give you that. (You're a Republican, aren't you?)
To All of You Who Accuse Hillary of Lying: Either explain what her lies are or forget it. You actually sound like Obama, throwing out anything he can about Hillary and hoping some of it will stick.)
<To All of You Who Complain About "The Clintons": First, Hillary is running, not Bill, so whatever your personal complaints are about him, they don't apply to her. She is her own woman: strong, informed, experienced, and brilliant. Second, Obama is the one going negative. Hillary's correct: Obama came into the debate looking for a fight. He started right out by hitting her about Wal Mart and she nailed him on his ties to Resko (who, by the way, has done plenty to get Obama elected and to whom Obama owes lots of favors). She didn't bring up his ties to Exelon but I'm sure she had that ready if he continued to go down that muddy path. If Obama chooses to play with fire, he'd better expect to get burned.
Bottom Line: Both Hillary and Edwards beat Obama hands down on every issue, from the economy to health care and back. Maybe in 20 years or so, if he knuckles down and works really hard, Obama may be ready to run for the highest office in our land. But not now.

I can't believe the ignorance of these Clinton lovers. How can you not recognize her strategy? Are you that blind? Her campaign has taken a page right out of Karl Rove's playbook...accuse your rival of doing something while it is actullay yourself who is guilty of the act. For example...accuse Barack of coming looking for a fight when it was clearly Hillary who came looking for one. Hillary personally attacks Barack and distorts his record during almost every one of her responses so he has to respond and is unable to talk about his ideas and policy initiatives (another Rove strategy). You people better wake up and condemn Hillary's slash and burn politics otherwise you will be very very disappointed in November....and you will deserve every day of sufferring you get under some idiot Republican.

Hilary listed Ronald Reagan as one of her favorite presidents..Did she mention that last night? Hillary is a liar, manipulator, arrogant, and devisive..hey a George Bush in womens clothes. She is not the woman to run this country. Give Barack a chance.

To Tom Dedham at 12:50.

You aren't working. You are blogging. Are you as clueless as Obama?

Independent, and proud of it.

All politics is dirty. People on this board seem to overlook Obama's "politics" but are alarmed when Hillary does the same thing. i think she won the debate last night (and I'm black).

Obama mentioned that he voted for coorporations to be able to charge us (the people he loves) more that 305 interest becasue he thought it was too high!!! this is worse than "I voted for it before I voted against it" and "I didnt inhale." Obama exposed himself as a politician and I dont know why the media is not talking about it. When Hillary made unclear comments about the drivers liscence issue in NY the media was all over her.

Obama said he voted for companys to charge us more than 30% interest because 30% was too high – it's too high so let's make it limitless... that is talking out of both sides of your mouth.

Why is Obama able to talk about Clinton on walmart's board but Clinton cant talk about obama working for a slumlord? Why can Obama talk about clintons voting record but she cant bring up his 138 "presents" and the 30% interest rate 'idea"?

The media is exposing their hatred for the clintons by overlooking so much about Obama...

Also, how can obama accuse clinton of making jusdgements based on what republicans think but he wants us to vote for him because republicans dont like clinton... He is a mess and we need to see through it. I dont dislike obama, but the more I watch the more I see a fairytale – republicans will eat him alive and the media is setting democrats up by not addressing the issue NOW.

i want to win.

Hillary mentions Barack looking for a fight?!?!
ha ha ha isn't that a hoot.

Barack summed it up well, He doesn't know who he is running against... bill or hillary

I like to say Billary.

Bill has been doing Hillary's dirty work and both he and Hillary are the one's throwing the rocks – no make that tossing boulders off bridges.

Hillary is just more of the broken system – the clintons would throw their mother under a buss to get a vote.

It's sad to see so many bloggers saying Hillary Clnton is a liar and the Clintons are liars. The people in this blog are probably on Obamas campaign team. Hillary Clinton has always had a stereotype labeled on her from day one; she a woman, she is stronger than a man, she is this and that...i think the issue is people do not want to admit tat she is the bst candidate for the position of th epresidency and is the only one capable of making a change with experience. Americans say they want something new. Something new is not a black MAN, it is the same as a man. Man is man; black, white, brown or any other color. A woman is not a man and has the capabilities to be better than any man president. America is supposedly ready for change and open to new things; countries around the world who are not as opened as we are accept woman in higher position.

Let's Make the real change and elect Hillary Clinton!

It was a healthy debate. People need to know facts.
CNN could help us find the facts. We need to know who did what or who did not do it.
Show us the records. Show us, please!

way to run straight up spin and propaganda in favor of hillary the day after, CNN

I think all of you people are idiots if you think one candidate is better then the rest.
A quote from a one politician states " I am a politician, that means when I'm not kissing babies, I'm stealing their lollypops! But I keep my options open and say what has to be said to stay in the race" Their is one thing though, ANY PORT IN A STORM, If it comes down to it we have to vote for the lesser of the evils, Thats HILLERY, Obama scares the hell out of me!! No Experience, won't say the pledge of allegiance. Stop being fooled by them all.

Obama needs to learn to think like a robot and don't let the Clintons get to him.

Unfortunately, he is only human and he acts like a decent human being would do after the Clintons started the racial card attack. I am sure Obama learned it well this time.

Now Hillary is riding high with a winning smile and took pity at Obama as if she were his mother comforting him out of the misery she smeared on him.

Hillary really deserves an Oscar nomination.

Hillary's personality is more suitable for a soap opera, not the Oval Office.
We desperately need a leader, who can convince us for a united nation, not this soap opera orchestrated by the Clintons.

obama needs to stick with his mesage. If he gets distracted, he's going down fast. The Clintons can and WILL out-smart him.

Waiting for Edwards to endorse Hillary after their secret talk. LOL

Speaking of frustration – I can't watch anymore of this.

I am frustrated with the methods the HRC campaign uses to try to discredit Obama.
I am frustrated with the racial crap (that HRC brought into it).
I am frustrated with Bill (stay home and shut up).
I am frustrated that Obama has waited too long to start fighting back.
I am frustrated with the unfair questions that CNN always throws into the debates: i.e. "Bill was the first black president" ( so what, he is not running and this isn't about race anyway).
I am frustrated with the Democratic primary voters – they are so easily manipulated.
As a life-long Democrat, I am frustrated with the condition of this country after 8 years of Bush, but I don't think I can vote for one of these clowns either.

Frustrated and tired of the whole mess.

It must have hit a nerve with her when he said she was "frustrated" so now she's trying to use it. If this isn't a dog and pony show I don't know what is. It's a shame that they are doing all of the mudslinging but I hope he doesn't respond to her........

go HILARY all th way!

Hillary can stand up to any man even her AWOL Husband! This is one RACE even the Muslim cannot win!

Stop attacking Bill Clinton for defending his wife! It seems Obama can hand out the criticism but can't take it. How will he then handle it if he were elected.

Reminder to all that Hillary won 2 states already with majority of the votes. Let us listen to the majority vote. That is important. Hillary is very competent.

You all need to get your stories straight!! Obama was the one clearly in attack mode last night. Hillary was standing up for herself and obviously Edwards was tired of watching Obama attack Hillary.
Not to mention YET AGAIN.....Obama was playing the RACE CARD BIG TIME last night. What a joke.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!

Hillary needs to grow up. Bill Clinton should be ashamed of himself for talking the way he does about a fellow Democrat. As an ex-president, he should be really careful about what he says about any candidate. I don't care that his wife is a Candidate. He needs to take the high road and rise above the low blow comments he has been saying.

If Hillary wins the nom, she will lose the general election. I don't know how people can't see that. Even some democrats don't like her. She does not appeal to independents and some Republicans.

f Obama cannot stand up to the Clintons NOW, I do not see how he will survive the Republican machine come November. We should THANK the Clintons for giving Obama a work-out. If he can work through this and come out victorious, then maybe he can handle himself in November.

John Edwards is the man.

Clintons are the biggest liars in the world. Time to retire you greedy Hillary. You know well who lied under oath. Don't think that Americas have amnesia..

Hillary puts all women to shame. She lies, twists words, plays the race card and when she thought she was losing in N.H., plays the sympathy card by crying. One day it might be nice to have a woman president, but not this one. We don't need to return to the scandal days before Bush. Obama brings a breath of fresh air to a country that really needs one now. His message of inclusion goes beyond gender and race, which the Clintons have tried to play. When you get down in the mud and muck with Hillary and Bill, you can't stay on message. It's a ploy to take our eyes off the issues that are hitting our country hard. CNN let her slide by not answering the question of universal healthcare for illegal immigrants. The other candidates were forced to answer the question. Hillary is hardly the best candidate; when she says she's ready to run the White House on day 1, we all know it's Bill who'll be running the White House. Enough already! Let's move on to someone like Obama who can bridge the gaps and take on the Republicans. If Hillary becomes the Democratic nominee, I'll vote Republican. She is not a change agent but represents a return to the status quo.

Rehearsed or consistent. Let's stay on track.

When my family identify themselves, they identity is OF GOD. OF GOD is our standard. And, people of GOD must act with wisdom to unite all and move people forward.

Unfortunately, America put people in groups for devisive reasons. Therefore, under America's classification, I would be considered an African American Women.

My first choice and consistent choice was John Edwards, he spoke to middle class issues. I was taken aback with the racial under and overtones. I was glad when Barak tried to stay on the issues.

I really use to admire Mr. Clinton. Altough, I do have questions about Ron Brown's death and his foreign policy.

There's an old African proverb: The Lion does not turn to the small barking dog (s).

The Lion must stay focus. Obama is focused, plus he knows what he is talking about and I am beginning to understand his vision. I will not vote for the small barking dog(s).

Last night was simply the most horrid spectacle of misinterpreting actual facts by the Clinton Campaign. This constant smearing of Obama's record is completely like the Clinton machine to do. Look, all of these candidates have significant prior issues, but I really don't care about his "present votes" I would rather a politician say maybe to a bill, rather to than a solid yes or no at times. Many bills and laws have many things in them that need to be looked at very closely, and can cause an important law to be voted down if there is one thing out of context.

Just because one thing is hindering a bill from being passed, is every reason to question the dramatic impact of Yes or No on a very important or questionable bill.

Lets think what happens when we vote without thinking.

Iraq? Patriot Act? No Child Left Behind? Seems like all we have to do to get a Yes vote on some of these issues, is to make a vote for something with the name "Patriot Act" and make it almost "anti American" to vote against it!

Congrats BILLARY , your mission to disband the Democratic party is in well in progress.

I watched the debate and it further pushed me to a strongly oppose Hillary Clinton for President. Don't get me wrong, I want a democrat in the White House so if she wins she will get my vote. I could be wrong but I thought in one of her earlier debates she said that you should be voting "for" someone and not "against" someone. i guess I really can't understand her position on that when she spends so much time issuing statements on Barack's record. Now Barack has to spend time defending himself and less time debating the issues. What is she for? I would really like to hear more press statements about that.
And I think this county needs "change" and a new direction. Barack is the best suited candidate who can unite both sides. The last election should remind us that we can not accomplish very much if we are so divided along party lines.

If the facts are to be stated then let them be accurate yes indeed Obama was frustrated as are the majority of the country. The Clintons are indeed running an unfair campaign in which Bill appears to be running for president we see just as much of him if not more than Hillary. Bill constantly makes negative statements and as we saw last night Hillary will say that was my husband not me. Hillary may very well end up winning the nomination but rest assured that the myself and any others will not support a candidate who does not appear to be honest.

Edwars on the other hand had an awesome showing last night he attempted to fight the good fight but unfortunately was locked out due to the back and forth between Obama and Clinton.

Lastly i would like to say KUDOS to Obama while i dont want to see a negatiave campaign i had started feeling that with all the attacks coming from Clinton that he needed to fight back to show the american people that he had it in him. And i believe that many people saw his attacks as a justifible responce.

Obama Before: Too nice and too soft, cannot stand up to dictators

Obama Now: Frustrated and picking a fight?

For Bill to come this low in the history of the presidential campaigns, is pathetic.

Did Bush Sr. pony around Bush Jr? (Not that we would mind)

Say NO to BUSH-CLINTON-BUSH-CLINTON aristocracy

Obama '08

The attacks on Obama by the Clintons disgust me. They are based on deliberate distortions. Bush and the Republicans lied their way into office, and our country into the Iraq war. We don’t need more lies from our leaders. Both Clintons should be ashamed of themselves.

The Republican party is badly hurt in part because of the distortions and lies it presented over the last eight years. If Hillary wins, will the Democratic party follow a similar path to self destruction?

I applaud Hillary Clinton. She has lived through alot of tough times and has outshined them all.

Bill Clinton lead this nation with the BEST ECONOMIC TIMES ever.

No one in the United States, who has any common sense would deny that.

Obama is a fake carismatic speaker. Do not be fooled by his artificial calm way of talking.

If Hillary is the only one that can let Americans know of Obamas fake presence, then more power to her.

Why would Americans want a fake president with a Moslem name OBAMA sounds just like OSAMA. Obama is not the "I have a dream" person that he pretends to project. He is no Martin Luther King.

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!

I am still not quite sure what the infatuation with Hillary is, as a New York State taxpayer I am unsure of what she has done for our great state. I see a lot of posturing and yelling from her but I rarely see any substance when it comes to answering tough questions or claims made about her. Obama and Edwards continue to answer tough questions while Hillary just delivers more nonsense.

Hillary would get some points in my book if former President Clinton released the documents about her role in the White House. Than we could really see in black and white what all this experience she speaks of says about her.

I am a Republican, and I watched the debates last night. I am looking for hope. What I saw should disturb everyone. This seemed to be a replay of the Bill Clinton years with another face. Hillary's face. Spin, spin, spin and nothing really factual erupting from it. It worked before WWII when the German controlling parties will feed out a "Big Lie”, spin you to believe their version of the truth and do what they want. In what I will refer to as the "Clinton I regime” the same thing happened. Say it enough, spin it enough, and it will BECOME the truth. I saw this surface last night; the confrontation, the lie(s), the spin then the SMILE. – Unbelievable... Obama was just someone who happened to be in the target; the receiver of the SMILE. I thought it was horrible that he really had no chance to tell his side of the story, all we saw was someone scrambling from an attack and the sadistically SMILE from the Clinton II side, the attacker. And this is supposed to pull the Democratic party back together??? To side with the Clinton's, and I do say "Clinton's" as I really think this is turning into Bill's run at a third term, will do nothing but stifle the opportunity for the Democrats to evolve into a better, more respectable party. WE DON”T NEED CLINTON I AGAIN. Been there done that, we need new ideas, new faces. I am just disappointed.....

As I said, I am a Republican but I am not happy with my party’s choices as well. I will go to my primary and vote on the Democratic side to try to prevent the Clinton II regime from occurring, as the country needs to move forward. We already have seen what CAN happen with a continuation of a "Family" term, and what it can do. Everyone wants to remember the “good times” from the first experience and expects that to grow 'greener". Not possible, as we have found out. Everyone paints a target on the second person and attacks them for what the first person didn’t do. We need to prevent that temptation, keep that temptation away from other countries, and other people on our supposed team. It is time for change, it is right for change, but not with Hillary or the Republican party. We need a new vision. We need for the United State to come back. We need help!!!!

If Obama looses the Democratic nomination, I wish he would go to the Independent. I would vote for that in November. Of course I am just dreaming..... It’s all in a dream isn’t it?

Yes, it's true that Hilary did not say Ronald Reagen; however, she referred to the administration in office during the 80s. So, who else would she been referring to? It's interesting that she is able to analyze Obama's emotion as frustrating. Why don't reporters challenge these types of negative comments? Also, there is not one candidate who has been an US president; therefore, everyone of the front-runners will enter the presidency at the same level. Each will have to learn the job from the get-go. The question is - who inspires and who hires the best staff? Hilary has too many people she's beholding to.

It's funny what a difference watching a debate vs. reading a transcript can make. A lot of the people who watched the debate are talking about how rattled Obama seemed when Clinton attacked him on healthcare and such, but I've only read the transcript–and based on what the candidates *said*, not just how they said it, Obama and Edwards were both miles above Clinton. She seemed to flail for things to attack Obama on, but I thought he effectively made the case that she was engaging in underhanded distortions. It certainly seems that mot of her criticisms are dishonest, having researched them. Shame that her "tough" demeanor apparently disguises the fact that she doesn't have much worthwhile to say.

I disagree with Edwards on a lot, but he clearly came off best in the debate as I read it, and Obama wasn't far behind.

go hillary attack him go get him we know u r tough ,obama only showed his toughness yesterday . we have a saying *even a dog is a lion in his own neighborhood * so obama was yelling and yelling like alion just to win over more bill supporters but he lost my vote go hillary

If a white person had made the comment about "dancing ability" like Obama made, the black audience would have been in an uproar! Seems a little unfair to me.

Go Hillary!! Obama has been throwing stones at other candidates picking on their votes but became a 'cry baby' when they picked on many of his 'votes' and inconsitencies. If Obama does not have enough guts to take 'firm' position on issues at 'illinois State' level and he is not 'strong enough' to stand up to the challenges thrown at him in the democratic primaries – how can you expect him to lead this great country at the 'international' level? lookin at the mess that President Bush will leave this country in we need a 'intelligent' and 'strong' person to lead this great country and Hillary has shown that she is the 'iron lady' with 'wisdom' and 'courage' to be the next President who will make history (in a good way).

I'm sorry, if Hillary can't tell that her husband cheated on her which happened in her own household, she is not ready to be my president. Bill disgraced her so bad in front of the whole world to see and she still stuck by his side. She has remained in the marriage only for her own political agenda, I guess she's going to use Bill as much as she can.

Hillary Clinton has more than enough skeletons in her closet to dig up and use against her. Someone needs to bring these up and see how she reacts. What's good for the goose, Hillary!

WHERE IS OBAMA'S RESPONSE?

HE GETS RESPONSE ONLY IN DEBATES?

I DON'T GET THIS

Hillary is tough but not as tough as Obama.

I like Hillary but her problem, as Obama had pointed out, is that she is not charismatic and we need charisma in these times to get anything done.

Hillary would make a lot of noise as President but I think unfortunately that it would be a "Lame Duck" presidency as Bill's was in his second term rightly or not.

Fox and the republicans are so nasty that they actually have kept Hillary alive politically all these years in the hope that she runs because it just motivates their base. There are a HUGE number of anti-Hillary folks out there that would send HUGE money towards the Republicans and also mobilize many folks against her. The Republicans for sure would start off with 40% of the electorate. It's much less work for them and would certainly guarantee a McCain victory-then forget Healthcare.

I am a life long Republican and I cannot stand to watch the Hannity and Colmes Show on Fox. What I saw was Hillery acting like one of the guests on that show, talking and saying nothing so that Obama could not be heard. Could not stand her in the 90's and still cannot stand her.

As I said before ...this is THE election right NOW.....the Clintons would have had a clear run to the White House if it wasn't for Obama.... they feel it slipping away and are lashing out. If Obama stays cool he'll win ..it's too late for the Clintons to stay cool.. the danger is with all their lashing out the Clintons will pull down the entire Democratic house with them as they slip away.

C'Mon Hilary, You are trying everything in the book to throw at somebody, you need to live in a GLASS house, I honestly was a Bill Clinton supporter, however seeing the way Bill has been acting, WHO IS GOING TO BE PRESIDENT, YOU OR BILL?

One possible stupid question – If Obama won more delegates in Nevada than Billary Clinton, why does the press insist on following her lead in saying that she won? Last I understood the convention process you win by getting delegates committed to vote for you. Obama got more in Nevada and Michigan didn't even count becuase their votes were stripped. She can claim victry in MI and NV but the fact is that Obama got more delegates commited to him than she did. Plus she threw her ego in against the Democratic leadership by actually running in a state with no voting power at the convention. Obama came out ahead last week.

Obama supporters could be less likely to support him if he would let people know the truth about his record. He's not untouchable and its time he and the media realizes that. Hold him accountable!

Obama and Rezko have a lot longer history than the "5 hours" Obama mentioned. Try a 17 year history (including loads of dirty cash political donations). Obama tries to act like he is Martin Luther King Jr., and yet he has profitted from the misery of poor African Americans in the inner city projects of Chicago. I'm sure MLK would be proud.

I have a hard time believing that the American people are as easy to fool as Hil and Bill and their propaganda staff appear to believe. It insults my intelligence to watch a debate such as the one reported and then have one of the candidates put a spin on it that is simply untrue and expect ME to fall for it. The action reeks of the old Nazi notion of telling a big lie and telling it often. A year ago I would have voted for Hillary, but every time I saw her in action I respected her less. She would have done better to lock herself and Bill in a bunker a year ago and just hire a PR staff to run her campaign. If she is the Democratic nominee I may have to break a lifelong rule and sit out this election as I cannot vote for her, and I strongly suspect that is going to be true for a large number of hardcore Dems. She is unelectable.

The Republicans best Alliance is Hillary and Obama. If the Democrats were smart, they would try to figure how to get Edwards to being the front runner.

Many Thanks,
Bryan

Bill Clintons indiscretion gave us 8 years of Republican rule. He feels if he can somehow help his wife get elected, he can redeem himself. He is obviously but understandably taking this very personally. On the issues Obama is more moderate than Edwards or Clinton. I think Edwards won the debate. But there bickering had somewhat of an alure to it that I think the media missed..

Brian

Any woman who is going to go up against the Republican establishment must show that she is strong and a fighter. Obama attacked her first, and Hillary did what she had to do. In 2004, John Kerry did not fight back or defend himself, and look at where being passive got him.

Sen. Clinton intentionally took what Sen. Obama said about Reagan out of context (I'm sure you can find his comments regarding this matter anywhere on the internet). She's a liar and cannot be trusted. She and her husband failed at healthcare reform back in the 90's so why should I believe that if she's elected, she can reform it now??? AND, give me a break Bill Clinton all of a sudden has an epiphany and realizes he is a married man who loves, cares, and comes to the defense of his wife after he totally humiliated her when he was president??? Can we say disfunctional??? I don't think I can stomach them again. I say end the Bush and Clinton reign now!

OBAMA, 2008!

It deeply saddens me that people are even considering Hillary Clinton as a candidate for president. I hope that people aren't getting infatuated with the idea of making history with the first woman president. I would love to see that day where we finally have a woman as president, but it should go to not just a person that happens to be female but to the person best for the job of POTUS. How is Clinton change? She is more of the same two dynasties. We are now under the reign of kings. Different Woman, at a Different Time.

Greg, NY is correct.

She didn't explicitly mention Reagan, but she so explicitly implied it to anyone with have a braincell. When she denied it when Obama called he out on it...I actually yelled at the TV "Oh come on!".

Everyone seem to be missing the point of what Hillary and the Clinton's are trying to do. Since the media has truly given Obama an almost free pass...really think of the last time they have done any critical analysis of his weaknesses or record....compare that to the Hillary/Clinton attacks. I am just including during the election...not the many years of Clinton attacks.

So Hillary and the Clinton's decided to start pushing and doing what will be done to Obama if he gets the nomination anyways by the Republican machine to prove their point and show how his inexperience is not ready to deal with it...esp. at a Debate were he is pushed off his cue card message.

Frustrated or rattled...Obama was totally thrown off his game in the debate and the most telling stuff was inbetween his comments when he paused, stuttered, stammered, etc...and his speeches never sound like that. This was Obama on defense...unscripted.

The real risk Clinton runs is pissing off all the Obama and new democrat voters that he has been bringing in, but some of them are delusionaly in believing he has no faults and are need of an Obama education anyways. I really wish Edwards would win, but I don't think that is likely...he really shined as the most Presidential on the stage.

You have lost respect for the Clintons? Are you serious? Obama came into this thing last night with an obvious chip on his shoulder and picked a fight early on. I think he was shocked by what he got back. He was slinging mud big time! So much for a change, huh?

He is not ready for this. It shows. I can't believe more isn't being said about his huge blunder on the 30% Credit card cap. He blew it big time – acted like he had no idea what was going on. He obviously rattles easily. This is a LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
Can you see him in a difficult conversation with a hostile world leader? He won't have his cult to bail him out and defend him.

Hillary all the way! Clinton/Edwards "08

This is the Clinton's attempt at spin. She was on the attack last night- misrepresenting the statement by Obama that Republican's were the party of ideas. She's a smart candidate, and in past debates I've thought that she made a strong case for herself. Last night she looked spiteful, petty and weak. I though Obama looked far more presidential, and his answers seemed more nuanced and thoughtful.

i dont blame the guy for being frustrated. i would be too if i had to deal with you and your psycho husband.

I think the important thing to understand is that the attacks started by Hillary are going to hurt the Democratic party in the long run. All independent voters are seeing right now is a debate in which the two leading candidates attacked each other, instead of the issue and the opposing parties values. I am a young democrat, currently getting my law school education, and personally reading and hearing all the cheap attacks on Obama is starting to embarass me. I will never vote for Mrs. Clinton, her lies are just too rampant for endorsement. I am a big Edwards fan, and I would love to see Edwards/Obama, or even Obama/Edwards 08.

I laugh at these Clintonites that think if someone stands toe to toe with the GOP that something will get done. LOL! Boys and Girls, that is politics as usual and with that NOTHING changes. We must have a leader that is willing to for the better of our country cast aside the labels and party and at least attempt to unify.

Clinton is furstarted because she thought she was going to clearly sail into the White House and now this Obama has come along and she feels this ego trip power grab falling away from her friends. She is like a trapped rabid dog that has been cornered. It is actually hilarious.

billary is a sleeve bag i don't like her tacic she just lost my family vote,vote for change

Hillary is a lying mess! I used to like Bill a lot but have lost all respect for him.

Obama is my guy. And I think that Edwards did a good job last night too. I hope that Edwards stays in a little longer so that we can hear a real progressive agenda. And I hope that Obama keeps his dukes up.

Hillary and Bill are so 90s. It's time to move on, America.

He's not just frustrated, he's PO'd. He looked so lost at Monday night's debate.

How any democrats could vote for Hillary over Obama is just beyond me. Never in my life have I seen a politician so rehearsed, dirty, and hipocritical as that woman. She has the gall to come out and say in the debate that Obama "like Republican ideas," when the entire intelligent world knows she is referring to the Reagan interview, and then when Obama responds and actually addresses the issue openly and frankly, referring to Reagan himself, she comes out and denies she never mentioned Ronald Reagan.

Why is Hillary still leading in the polls after things like this? Don't people realize how slimy her comments are? Obama NEVER said he "liked Republican ideas," she simply made it up! She's knowingly distorting the truth and then when Obama responds, she says "he's getting frustrated."

After all that's going on with the Bush Administration, the last thing we need is another politician who will rely on her political machine to script her mud-throwing words. Everything Hillary has done over the last 10 years, starting with her Senate run in her beloved state of New York (that's sarcasm), has been scripted to run for President. And if she wins, what then? What does she stand for? Who is she? She is whatever gets the most votes, and nothing more. Wake up people, Obama and Edwards are the only real candidates in this race.

She is losing. She isn't going to help her case by staying on Bush & Obama. She is not the choice of the people, she doesn't do anything but point out what others haven't done. 16 yrs of spinning her story and nothing has gotten done with the Clinton's. Just are not leaders.

From the New York Times (Hillary's 'home state' paper)
"The strategic shift intensifies a new dynamic in the race: Mrs. Clinton’s campaign this week in South Carolina is essentially running Mr. Clinton against Mr. Obama."

The Clintons are taking a page straight out of the George W. Bush campaign handbook and are waging war in the form of attacks against their party rival. This seems very familiar to Dubya's handling of McCain in 2000.

Bush, Clinton, Bush...Clinton?? Doesn't America deserve a change from politics as usual?

Deception, diversion, division-the three "D"'s of any Clinton campaign.

Obama took it hook, line, and sinker!! What a Geek.

How will he fair tallying with:

V. Putin, Russia
"Madman" Ahmadinejad, Iran
Wen Jiabao, China Premier/President

The only candidate who clearly demonstrated he is capable of taking heat–while maintaining his cool–and remaining consistent and on message: John Edwards.

Will Hillary be any less "shrieking, vicious, and argumentative"on the world stage?
Who do you want negotiating with these leaders?

We need a President who not only with vision, plans, and action–but one who can effectively represent our nation as a proud example of American values.

Lets restore some genuine credibility to the White House....

John Edwards–2008

Folks, watch the tape!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was oh so innocent Obama who began the low blows with the Walmart comment.
We are in such a crisis with our economy now and we need an experienced knowledgable person. And it doesn't hurt to have Bill nearby to help with our economic crisis.
Like it or not Obama is a rookie who lacks experience. That was clearly seen last night.
Like her or not I rather see Hillary in the White house to get us out of this mess we are in. She is brillant, experienced, skilled, and will stand up for herself AND US.
I would love to see him try again in a few years but certainly not now.

Wow, surprising comments from Hillary, or maybe not so surprising... The only person(s) who seems to be on the attack and frustrated are Hillary and Bill, although they do have a way with words, don't they. When the debate first started, Hillary did first allude to the comment about Reagan and everyone knew who she meant whether she said the word "Reagan" or not. What a cheap trick. We heard last week that Bill has a list of more than 80 things and then they come out to the press after the debate with a list of additional list of charges. The last 2 weeks of hearing both Bill and Hillary on TV have reminded me a lot of what it was like the last 2 years of their stay in the White House and frankly, I don't want to go there again. They keep trying to frame Obama as a black candidate when in fact, he IS a PRESIDENTIAL candidate. Based on John Kerry's experience with the swiftboating, they all now feel they have to respond back to every comment - that that was a fatal flaw in Kerry's campaign because he didn't respond to false charges right away; but honestly it would be great to just turn away and start talking about an issue and ignore her. And telegraphing as she says; if anyone was telegraphing, her eyes were from the get go except for when she was looking out to the audience or into the camera. I'm really disappointed.

I think Hillary was the aggressive one in the debate. She and her husband have been running a dirty campaign to try and counter Obama's strong showing in the primary. It is unfortunate because I like and have a lot of respect for Bill Clinton. My opinion of him has been challenged in recent weeks as he has emerged as the pit bull for Hillary's campaign.

Also, I am tired of Hillary claiming to have 35 years of "experience". She was an active First Lady and I respect that. However, that isn't the same thing as holding political office. In my opinion, she has the same level of political experience as Obama.

If the Clintons' go back to the White House all I can see you will get what you vote for. More devisive angry politics.Hillary shows no ability to unite her own party.

Regardless of how you look at it. They both acted out of character and very unprofessional. The personal attacks only proved that the forum was not properly handled and a true debate never really occured. The candidates need to be clear on what they want to do and present those facts. I want a democrat in the office in 2008 and I want them to discuss the issues not swap insults. Grow up and grow some backbone Obama and Hillary tell your husband to stick to the issues and stop insulting Obama. Wolf Blitzer don't be afraid to tell them to shut up and behave next time they act like children.

Isn't it amazing how six men in the comments listed above, find Hilary to be dishonest, untruthful, and inaccurate. She is literally one of the most intelligent candidates we have. Lets take a close at the Bush Admninistration, and see if dishonest, untruthful, and inaccurate apply to that administration. Which of the candidates on either side is actually telling the truth about any issue. They all make promises they never keep.

The desperation in the Clinton camp makes me wonder why are they so desparate to get back in the White House? Wasn't 8 years enough? Never before has an ex-President gone all out on the attack mode in a primary. What is Bill Clinton so desparate for? Another White House Intern?

Hillary is clearly calling the kettle black (no pun intended). Frankly, I've seen numerous hints of anger and frustration from her throughout the debates. Accusations are typically flying from her camp first. Guess who I'm NOT voting for.

I can't believe that people buy the lies and falsehoods of the Clintons. Hillary says she has years of experience in the Whitehouse? Would you want the spouse of an Army General leading our soldiers into war because she says she has experience being married to a General Officer? Is that not the same type of experience Hillary is espousing being the First Lady? People say that comments are rehearsed? What do you think, that they go into a debate without prepping prepared comments, and without having a certain message they want to deliver, all their comments are rehearsed, don't you think Edwards had the line planned that there are 3 candidates int he race, don't you think Ronald Reagan had his line rehearsed that when asked about age in the election, he said that he would not let his competitors youth be an issue, yes things are rehearsed, get real. Also, don't' you think things are rehearsed and planned when one Clinton attacks Obama, then the other says she is playing nice. lets get real America, lets have a fresh start, lets get some new blood into the Whitehouse, and get rid of these pseudo aristocratic families (Bush, Clinton) that are trying to control our lives and futures.

Quite honestly I have lost a lot of respect for the Clintons. I have never seen Bill Clinton talking the way he is towards Obama. Seriously, he was this way during any of his debates, campaigns or when the Republicans were trying to boot him out of the White House. Hillary is riding her husbands positive track record or lack thereof and she should try to win on her own merits or lack thereof....

I like Clinton as a President and to some degree Hillary as a candidate. I don't agree that Obama appeared frustrated, per se. If someone (Hilllary or Bill) comes at you saying that you thought the Republicans had good ideas (I saw the video clip and that's not what I got from the comment) and that he worked for a slum lord then you should address those comments and across time if those type of comments are made in your direction I would not be odd at all to become frustrated.

HIllary and Bill seem to be attacking Obama like he was a Republican, and that is simply not good. After the debate last night I lost a little respect for her and her candidacy. Edwards came across the best of the three; he stayed above the fray for the most part. Obama did ok because we was on the defensive most of the night, from Hillary.

It seems like both Clinton and Obama are frustrated.
But Obama looked pretty nervous during debate and you just have to wonder if there is some truth in Hilary's allegations.
Anyway debate is not one of Obama's strengths.

I think now would be a good time to re-visit the whole "dynasty" issue. It appears to me that the Clinton's think they've been chosen to carry on the dynasty legacy, and they don't want to be challenged in that regard.
It also appears that former Pres. Clinton's success and great influence in the private sector have made him impatient with the political process and beuracratic (sp?) wheels that turn so slowly. His vigorous "advocacy" for Hillary also make her look like a submissive, manipulative, "wife" who uses her husband as armour against the attacks of the rest of the world, which she should be willing to face and answer head on. Not good for the first woman presidential candidate.

I am an Obama supporter and I admit that he was frustrated. But after weeks of being attacked constantly by Hillary and Bill Clinton's lies, who wouldn't be? Hillary keeps bringing up the fact that Obama voted "present" 130 times out of 4,000 votes. In case she didn't know, the Illinois State Legislature works differently than the U.S. Senate. Hillary can't seem to understand that and keeps bringing it up. And at the same time Hillary passed up important votes too. She can't even deliver a straight answer. The Clintons will do ANYTHING to get back into the White House. This is really hurting the Democratic Party. We need somebody who can bring everybody together whether their Democrat, Republican, or Independent to get things done and Hillary or John can not do that.

"OBAMA 08"

Hillary's accusations against Barak regarding his "representing slum land lord" Tony Rezko are so ugly. Providing housing for the poor has been Barak's passion–his reason for getting into politics. As a person who has done some work with the poor, I understand with Barak that the first thing was has to do to provide some stability for the poor is to get them into a place of their own. That means working with the people who own the places where the poor can live.
What an ugly, ugly accusation by Hillary.

Hillary aka Clinton's-You either love her/them or you hate her/them.

I would love to see a few more people researching the candidates and thinking for themselves rather than thinking what is popular or what the media says. Lay out the records shuffle them up and hire the person who qualifies best for the job.

Fact is, if you elect a president or any other offical because they are popular or polished and not because they are the best person for the job and who can best l get this country back on track.. God help us all.

I think even the people who voted a second time for Bush, still believe they were right. We know how well that worked out.

I just can't stand the Clintons and I voted for Bill twice.
Obama needs to ask Hillary, "Why are you the most experiened to run the country"
Is it because she was first Lady for 8 years. Well then I say, let's get Laura Bush and Nancy Reagan out there running for president or maybe even Barbara Bush or Betty Ford, why not, let's get them all.
Keep on fighting Obama!

Senator Clinton needs to stop lying to thepublic,get some other career,because she is upset that obama is still in the race,and as far as bill he can go to h*ll,for 8 years blacks supported him and his lying,cheating self now he wants to go to sleep at a DR.Martin Luther king,jr ceremony he is tired as his wife.both are sheep in wolves clothing.

If you watch the debate closely – Obama started the bickering....this after his campaign announced earlier in the week that he would come out swinging against the Clintons.

Hillary may not be perfect, but I believe she has the experience and the fire to be president. If she is the nominee I will vote for her. Obama has little or no experience. At this point in our history, I believe he would be the worst possible choice.

Best of the lot, Hillary, president and John, vp. Obama, I guess I will switch parties.

Hillary, I think you hit the nail on the head, when you said that Obama was frustrated, he appeared to be very combative when asked about why does he say one thing and then say something else, constantly changing his answer.

Linda –

Obama's "rehersed" statements. PLEASE.....Anytime I hear Hillary she talks about her 35 years of service...blah blah blah. She is like a broken record. One that I'd like to throw out for good!

Hillary,

I'm glad Barack showed his "frustration" with your dirty politics as usual. Its out countries future at stake and frustration is the catalyst for change.

If Hillary is elected – she will lose. I hope the party realizes this. She is deeply resented and will help tear this country further apart.

Hillary,
Run home and cry and let Bill fight your battes!!!

She calls Obama frustrated and yet of all the candidates running for the nomination of both parties, Hillary is the only one to actually cry when asked a hair-do question. If Obama is frustrated, Hillary is surely imbalanced.

Why is it that HIllary Clinton's record is allowed to forensically examined from top to bottom and she is allowed to be held accountable but Barack Obama is not? This is the fundamental question that I am trying to get an answer to. Hillary last night finally let it out and brought him to the table to face responsibility for his record. He answers back by saying she will say anything to get elected!!! If this is not dirty politics I don't know what is! People have to be held accountable for their records. I just can't believe how the sheep in the masses will allow their hatred for another candidate to allow themselves to be fooled by the real wolf in sheeps clothing. Anyone who will not explain their reasoning for their positions when confronted with it is not someone who should and can be trusted. There is no distortion on Obama's record. It is what it is. He just thought that this phoney message of change would stick and no one would bring it up so he wouldn't have to be held accountable for it. THE MEDIA IS 100% TO BLAME FOR THIS.

I'm voting for Hillary because she is who she is–a very skilled politician who really wants to be President so she can bring about her agenda and vision for the country. All of the Hillary haters are not comfortable with her no matter what she does. That's fine this is the country we live in. However I really just want people really examine Obama and truly look at what you are getting. We can't afford to have another person going to the helm of the Presidency that is not prepared. We all know what happens when you do this. If you don't–you must have just been born in the last 7 years.

i personally am glad that Hillary finally stepped up and started to directly confront him on his blatant attempt to annoint himself as an outside agent of change. She should have done this a long time ago.

HILLARY '08 AND BEYOND!

Since 1989, the White House has been occupied by two family dynasties, the Bushes and the Clintons. I was 45 years old when the senior George Bush became President. This year I will be 65. If Hillary gets elected President and serves two terms, I will be 73. If one was 20 years old in 1989, they would be 48 years old by the end of the Bush/Clinton dynasties. The time has come to reexamine what this country needs and evaluate it apart and separate from the political machinery represented by these two dynasties.

Hillary your "old school" dirty tricks and dirty politics will blow up in your face. The only "Booo"s I heard were at you. If you would have just stuck to the issues the civility would have continued. I agree with the "truth squad" idea, but that would not be needed if everyone just stayed on message and presented how they propose to change America. I could not help but laugh last night about the "economic stimulus plan(s)" presented when the next president will not take office until a year from now and by that time we will have a whole new pile of issues. I get the feeling that because of all of the debates you are out of talking points and are left to jab and weave and hope that some punch will stick on Obama. Oh and it is your husband that is "Frustrated" I think he needs a vacation.

Hillary lost the debate and now these attacks by the Clinton Campaign proves it!

He looked very presidential last night and successfully fended of two attackers with class.

Hillary was just nagging him to death. The problem with "nagging" is that most of the time no one listens.

I am an undecided voter and I am trying to lean towards Senator Clinton. She seems taugher and stronger than Obama. I am looking for a President that will be able to take care of Biz on the first day on the job. and start healing the economy. I stongly believe that every nominee stands for change. So for me change is not the deciding point here. I more care about our bleading economy, and the recession we are in. I love my country, and I strongly believe now, after watching the debate last night, that Hillary is the perfect person for the job. I am looking for a leader, not a spiritual leader!!!! And Obama starts to become a Preacher rather than a Leader of The Free World. If he wants to stay in the race, he needs to focus on the Economy and the war in Iraq, and stop acting like a minister. I think he will make a fine VP rather than a President.

if this is the way mrs.clinton runs a campaign, i would hate to see how
she would run a nation. is she going to sic her pit bull on our enemies
just as she did to obama?

Don't say you are a feminist and then have your husband fight all you battles. Sister!

Hillary's comments on health-care and the economy were also word for word, not even mentioning how her plan added an additional 40 billion dollars in relief once Obama came out with his own package that included immediate economic stimulus in the terms of tax rebates.

Though I am an Obama supporter, I think Edwards did well last night. I will be very upset if he starts teaming up with Clinton. He tried to paint her as the status quo and Obama and him as the true agents of change. If it's Clinton/Edwards I will vote for McCain. If it's Edwards and anyone else, I would happily vote for him.

If Edwards talks so much about fighting the interests, he should be the one violently against Clinton. She has more favors to pay out than anyone else on Capitol Hill. She's received millions from lobbyists and foreign countries, and I would strongly lose my respect for Edwards if he continues this inadequate picture of Obama as the status quo and Clinton as this great being to public life.

Obama merely defended himself against remarks she has been constantly making against him. I like how she says she didn't mention Ronald Reagan, which she didn't, it was implied. Much like she "implied" that "ideas against conventional wisdom" meant that Republicans had great ideas.

This is more of the two headed politics Hillary is about. And for those Hillary supporters out there that are bashing Obama on his performance last night, I dare you to look back at past debates and the candidate of which you support. You complain Obama can't dish and take heat, yet last night he strongly proved he could. Take the comments for what they are, and move on from there.

And to those yelling for people to talk about issues, they're almost all exactly identical on policy. Read their websites if you need details. The squabbles over policy are so small that congress would be the ones truely deciding, since they have to initially pass the legislation for even the President to sign in. Hillary has no more experience in public life that is ACCOUNTABLE to the people than Obama or Edwards, and she has no more substance to her. This is something the media wanted you to fall into, along with her political machine, and most of you have fallen for it.

As for the present votes which many of you are bashing Obama for, go see how many times Edwards missed votes in the Senate. Go see how many times Hillary missed votes in the Senate. Edwards and Clinton have missed a much larger percentage of votes than the over 4,000 Obama did vote on, not to mention the fact that present is an indicator vote, basically saying no and there was something in the bill that needs to be revised first.

All in all, Edwards came out on top last night, but if he continues this alliance with Clinton, I will have lost all my respect for the Democratic Party and will jump to McCain for simple leadership qualities

I am sick and tied of the attacks on each other so get to the issues. When Hillary talks about Obama and versa no one is talking issues.

If you watched the debate you can say that Hillary is right on about Obama being frustrated it showed from the begining. When he started the attack & she responded he became more & more frustrated....Keep in mind Obama & Edwards started the attacks on Clinton several months back & she started responding since then Edwards has backed off but Obama has continued and the fight is on...He acted like a high school bully, if he thinks his fellow dems were hard on him just wait & if he is the nominee the GOP will tear him apart...When Edwards put him on the spot about the cr card interest rates I flipped out, I thought Obama was going to freak...Obama is not ready for the big stage, I'll bet he & Jim Clyburn are "CHILLING" together just waiting for the opportunity to scream race card again like they have been doing the last couple of weeks along with the media...this man is a uniter just like the last uniter that was put into the white house ole GW...When Obama speaks it is all talk there is no substance he goes on about nothing...I hope that the people are smart enough to see that this man is a phony....Edwards done a very good job in the debate as well as Clinton

Obama showed passion and a fighting spirit that never denied his intellect. He responded to each attack explained what are complex issues to drill down to 30 second sound bytes. He answered all the questions and his positions are clear. He went on the offense to defend himself against previous attacks and still gave more clarity to his records than has been mentioned before now. I for one, did not know about his work reforming the death penalty in Illinois.

What's funny to me is that Obama has several key legislation that he's either inititated or been a key partner in, HRC never has an answer. What has she done with her time in the Senate except complain that the Republicans are holding her back? All I know about is a failed attempt at health care. Now I'm starting to see why it failed. If this is the "real" Hillary, I'm not too crazy about her. The Clinton's ego to win at any cost, will deeply mar the Democratic party. It's sad that they can't see pass their own noses to realize what's good for the country is not necessarily them. But they're completely self-interested, perhaps drunk with power.

I've voted Democrat all my life. I even thought I'd vote for Hillary, before all this. If she wins the nomination, this woman will not support her. Her leadership style is divisive and I can't believe a word she says. AND I've not forgotten that her husband is a proven liar and the months spent on the definition of "is". Our country can't afford to be lost in the Clinton's personal need for legacy and power.

What is really surprising here is that this is the same stuff that Obama refuted and took her to taks for in the SC debate.

The classy thing to do when you have been caught in a lie is to shut up about it. Not to repeat it in a statement to the news.

This just shows that she is in major damage control mode.

Wow. I hate to say it but, as a democrat (life long) if it's between Hillary and John Mcain, I'll vote republican. I think Obama is truly the agent of change he claims to be and I support him all the way but, it seems very clear to me that the Clinton's are just more of the same....

If anyone out there thinks that electing Bill and Hillary Clinton back to the White House does anything but satisfy their own desire to "get back" at republicans, you are deluding yourselves.

Could you really take 4 more years of this bickering between parties?

I can't.....The Clintons don't have the political will of the people to move the ball forward like Obama does.

My god – the man has the cohones to compliment Ronald Reagan during a Democratic Primary!! I think his comments were correct too! I disliked Reagan's policies but he was a force for change and crossed the isle to get things done.

Clinton only represents more of the same junk we've seen for the past decade...

If President, will Hillary continue to "hide" behind hubby Bill? Her denial of mentioning Ronald Reagan and remarking that "he"s not here" are kind of disturbing.....is that how a new Clinton White House will function? I have been a Hillary supporter (partly because of my support of Bill) for a long time but am definitely shifting my support to Obama in light of the last few weeks of bickering. Bill and Hillary - you have embarrassed me for the last time.

Fact is, Hillary can play the nasty political game that the Democratic nominee will have to engage in this November. The way Barack performs now, the Republicans will crucify Obama. Note how many times you here "uh" when he defends himself against attacks; he's just not sure of himself...yet. He's too young and inexperienced, not to be President, but to be an effective nominee against the Republican machine. It will be cross-your-fingers if Obama is the nominee and we hope that he can learn quickly how to campaign in a general election. I'm no fan of the Clinton tactics, but they are a politically brilliant duo and know exactly what to do come September. I'm still giving Edwards my vote because I like him better and to keep him above 15% on Super Tuesday to get as many delegates as he can, especially if the Barack campaign crumbles after Feb. 5.

This Country needs restoration and effective leadership. Obama is not ready, Edwards shows great potential, Hillary is the best candidate. She will stand toe to toe with the republican candidate, and deliver on all the issues.

As much as I don't want to see a Republican president I would rather see a Republican president than Hillary. I am an independent who has voted almost entirely Democrat since I was 18. I will NOT vote for this lying horrible person! I would rather see American take, yet, another step backwards with a Republican president so we can see the error of our ways. Anyone But Clinton!

Well Obomba, kinda sounds like you need to bend over and kiss your butt goodbye. You have as much of a chance of winning this race as a snake walking on all fours. Go away you idiot, you haven't heard what you have been saying about everyone, sounds like what goes around comes around, and this came with a full head of steam.

Come on sheep it is time to wake up and defend your queen (the rest of us have been up for hours, "you know" WORKING).

Fot the last 4-6 weeks Billyboy, Shaheen, Cuomo, Penn and Johnson (to name a few surrogates) have been running around taking shots at Obama and they are either misleading, lying or stretching the facts.

How many Clinton surrogates have been forced to apologize or quit??????

Now he has the "audacity" to speak up and Democratic "leaders" and the media are calling for this to stop AFTER HILLARY has been allowed to get in her dirty points and now if he fights back he is "playing the card" or he is "frustrated".

Part two of the ADMITTED plan by her CAMPAIGN was to make her "appear" softer and more likable by using phony tears, Mommy and daughter as props that are not ALLOWED to speak.

Divide by gender and race and many of you fools are falling for it.

I am a Republican that should be happy this is going on, but as an American FIRST, this is disgraceful and for anyone to say that the media is NOT PART AND PARCEL to helping her is as dumb as a Clintonista.

Hsu
Asian dishwashers
Planted questions
Planted people
For illegal licenses – against illegal licenses
Voted for the bankruptcy bill – was allowed to say she was "glad" it failed
Shaheen
Cuomo
Penn
Johnson

Her hubby attacking Obama and then is so exhausted coming up with the latest lie or excuse falls asleep at a black church (Where is that posted??????????)

Get's weepy over "How do you do it" question right before NH, when on Tyra Banks show shows NO emotion when discussing hubby cheating on her.

This is just some from this campaign, shall we discuss previous incidents?

They have mastered the dumbing down of elections and remember you get what you deserve.

Actually, Hillary never mentioned Ronald Reagan, Obama did. And he did start last nights "fight." I am still a little stunned over his answer about Bill Clinton can't dance when asked if he thought Clinton was the "First Black" president. And then he told John Edwards that Edwards can have the white male vote!!! Hillary never ever talked along those lines. I am for Hillary. Go Girl!

Any why shouldn't Obama be frustrated? Every word out of the Billary's mouth over the last month has been a straight out lie when it comes to Obama's record. Am I the only one who remembers Bill's inability to tell the truth?

If Billary gets the nomination you can count on a GOP win in November. Nothing else would motivate the Republican base more and turn off roughly 50% of the democratic base.

Why can't Obama just say that EVERYONE has the right to health insurance? Why does he have this cockeyed scheme to "encourage" people to purchase their insurance? Sounds very Ronald Reagan to me...

Obama supporters are just funny. Hillary was by far the most prepared, informed and spoke in detail about issues and policy. Once again Obama fumbled over hsi words and spoke in generalities. Some things never change. Though I must give Obama supporters credit – you are some of the most loyal people I've ever seen. No matter what Obama says or does you stand by him. Congrats.

YOu are so right HILLARY!! obama needs to toughen up...

For The life of me I CAN;T see how people can support a man who has no expererence.second when clinton was presdent people had money,jobs were plentiful. Hillary clinton is by far the most qualifyed to be presdent in my opinon.She has comand of the facts and can work across the ile.

Hiilary, keep up the AWESOME work on this OBAMA. You nailed him perfectly! When he has no script, he Falls flat on his face.

Corcodile tears and voter fraud before New hampshire, racist emails and a voter suppression lawsuit before Nevada, and more lies and twisted truths than you could stuff in a Cigar.

Hillary is probably the most dishonest, dirty-playing politician I have ever sen. And because i beleive in integrity, i could never vote for someone so low-down and dishonest.

Obama2008!

Fred, Virginia January 22, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I disagree completely with this posted article. Hillary Clinton came out on the attack, not Obama, and she continued disrupting his answers to questions with focuses personal attacks. I believe she was hoping to draw him out and make a mistake, but in my view, she showed how divisive and self serving she really is. I could not support her for president because of this, and if president she would so polarizing as to make progress impossible.
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Um if your saying she attacked him first in the debate last night then your so full of it. Did you not see the Walmart attack on her????? That was the first attack. Go read the transcript if you want more proof.

i can't believe this. i watched the debate, i've watched every debate, i've been frustrated since early 2007.

Hillary looked very bad this debate. Obama brought his qualms with her to the table, rightly so. she handled them poorly, she muttered and stumbled, made crazy faces and backed out of inconvenient questions or accusations. Obama was poised and to the point, he attacked, yes, but he did it with substance not belligerence, he spoke intelligently of his plans, and defended his record. This process has forever drained any credibility that i ever held for the Clintons in my "benefit of the doubt" reservoir.

i am a believer. Obama 08. please join us.

Clinton New Network is at it again.

Why does Hillary feel the need to speak for Obama time and time again? She seems to get enjoyment from twisting his words. What a horrible person. I'd rather see another Bush in office than to see her dirty, devilish, deceitful and filthy lying self in there. Can't she speak for herself? Can't she open her mouth without saying Obama. I hope the world see's her for the snake that she is. No wonder Bill was looking at other women. What a terrible person she is. She will never, ever have my vote. EVER!!! What a low down treacherous woman

Time for Mr. Obama to own up on Rezko. Buying a house for under market value and then having Mrs. rezko buying an empty lot from the seller at market value and then selling 10% of the land adjacent to the house all on the same day do not ist well with man who is a beneficiary of the Chicago machine but claims he is for change.

Common. Only one Democrat can lead the party is Hillary Clinton.
Time for Mr. Obama to go back to representing the interest of his constituents LOL!

Chris from Middletown

Good point! She supported it achieving first in the nation status though. Just like she has 'advocated' all of these great things she plans on implementing!

Look at the record in Arkansas, their education system ranks higher after Huckabee toyed with it than when Hill made the fix. Speaks volumes of her 'ability to bring change.'

The only skills she would have for 'making change' is what you would get for every dollar you earn after paying for all of her pie in the sky social programs.

Hillary wants to make America a sinister country. All her plans and efforts are ridiculous. She needs to build up America! She needs to have great views for this country. Otherwise, America is in the road for communist. Obama is 100% right in the health care plan. We do not want a lazy America. We want a violent America a place where all of us understand the importance of this country. BE ALERT! Please dicern all the candidates before voting. We reach to point that we can not look in gender or color but we need to look over what is best for our country. BEWARE OF SINISTER GOVERNMENT!.

Hillary and Bill are making Karl Rove proud. They have taken the tack that to say anything and do anything to get "them" elected will actually work. They constantly pander to the lowest common denominator. I was a Clinton supporter until halfway thru his second term. I defended Hillary up until the same time. I am ashamed and embarrased that I ever gave them the benefit of the doubt. Their behaviour is reprehensible and childish. She represents divisiveness, Mr Obama represents Unity. Its clear and simple, the Clinton's are out for themselves, not for the greater good of this country. People need to see them in this light.

Hillary and Bill are the frustrated ones...otherwise, why keep going on the attack with Obama instead of debating the issues and why isn't Edwards worthy of their interest?
Well, because he is not considered a threat to the Clintons and their legacy.

Bill, you've already served as President...give it a rest and let the candidates take it from here...please, try to keep what little dignity you have...

Obama and/or Edwards 08 or whichever Republican is running...I WILL NEVER EVER AGAIN VOTE FOR ANOTHER CLINTON!

According to Hillary, Obama has some connection to a Tony Rezko.
What's this all about.? Is there something wrong with Mr Rezko?
Hillary please explain.

I've watched most of the "debates." What Clinton is accusing Obama of is exactly what she is most guilty of. She's merely playing a turn the tables game. At this point I believe she is really a pathological liar. In which case she is in good company with her husband (or Daddy?) Bill who thought nothing of lying to the whole nation via televised media and in court under oath. I believe Obama is more likely to choose truth when it comes down to the bottome line than any Clinton. And anyway what has she really done for the working people of New York State? Nothing! Get real. And why is Dennis Kucinich constantly barred from the so called debates which are really nothing more than excercises in calumney? It is obvious that the corporate media has already chosen the candidates for us. This is not a democracy.

Greg in NY , so you think all that MLK crap obama's supporters through at the clintons is ok though? Man , your using what Bush calls double talk. Obama is for the dems what Bush was for the Rep. eveyone though bush was the new kind of pres. Well he was , and that sucked.

When is Hillary going to take off the gloves and start talking about Osama's past drug abuse? Last night was the perfect opportunity to hit him with it instead of his affiliation with a Chicago slum lord.
WAKE UP People! Do you really want an ex crack head running our country?

Here come the Obama whiners. The guy bombed again, get over it. He can't debate. She is right. He is frustrated. He kept stammering. He kept saying, let me finish. He kept saying, that's not what I meant.

I don't know who I'm voting for but the guy can't even remember the positions his handlers have developed for him. He told Clinton and Edwards he would send them his position. Good grief, just explain them and get it over with. He talks alot but never gets to the point. What is he talking about. I try to take notes on the debate to see if he actually answers, and he just goes on and on. I daze out every time he opens his mouth.

I don't know who I'm voting for but that girl can debate.

Independent, and proud of it.

At least Obama spoke directly to Hillary in confronting her...he didn't wait to hold a press conference labeling her performance the next day. Obama showed class, vision and inspiration. I noticed Hillary said the people she spoke to gave her hope and inspiration that she wanted to take to the White House - the people give to her. That's the real difference - Obama gives to the people hope and inspiration. By being present in the White House, he would inspire and instill hope in the American people again - what a President should do.

I also noticed that no one from the Clinton camp talked (or accused) anyone's vote in the casino as counting "5 times as much" as other voters in Nevada after Hillary won 7 of the 9 casino caucus sites.

And so far the biggest "fairy tale" I've heard is Bill's comment "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." We're looking to him for truth?? C'mon...

As a lifelong Dem, I am deeply saddened by the Clinton's behavior in this race. I will vote for Obama in the primary, and in the general election in November. If he is not the party's nominee, I'll be writing in his name. After watching the way the Clinton's have run this campaign, I'd even consider voting McCain over Hillary - at least from him you get the truth.

I think the really frustrated party here is Hillary...else why the morning after press conference to launch yet another attack on the person who is clearly the front-runner and best Democratic choice for nominee and President in November?

GO OBAMA 2008!!!!!

Yes Hillary, a lot of us are frustrated. Your husband is a liar and a cheat. Yet he acts like he is running for President.

obama needs to stop pandering and flip flopping his positions.last night he made references to political games,but when called on his votes and positions he stuttered and danced and basically attempted to play those political games,albeit badly,he had just accused the other candidates and their supporters of playing.obama comes across as having no plan,no principals,no direction,no platform,and absolutely no accountability.the answer for voting "present" over 130 times in the illinois state legislature,instead of voting yes or no,possibly exposing him to political flak, reeks of those"political games" he wants us to believe he does not play.flip flop flip flop flip flop.

Hillary has to realize her campaign is causing frustration in the Obama camp. First for a former president to get involved in an attack campaign is unheard of. Second his attacks are not accurate. Third America is seeing it as the same old dirty tactics America has had to tolerate over the past sixteen years. The citizens of this great country deserve better from the former president than getting involved in a political process where he is not a participant.

What else does Bill and Hillary want the White House for? They had 8 years full of abandoned hope. If the performance of Bush is an indicator of what happens in American Dynasty, we do not need Hillary. I am voting Republican out of saying anybody but Hillary!!!

Jim in orlando..Did you happen to fall asleep...lol Because OBAMA really was frustrated, nasty and not able to give a legitimate response as always. I am proud of Hillary (and Edwards) because OBAMA really has NO record to stand on, NO plan to move this country foward. He is just TALK. All he does is talk about how, yes the poor need help, yes, the middle class needs help, blah, blah...he sounds like a broken record..same talk, different day.

HILLARY 2008. VOTE YOUR CONSCIOUS.

Hilary said last night that She and Bill were not attacking or lying about Obama. However, this statement seems to do just that. There are at least 3 statements that lifelong Democrats will not vote for her just in these comments. Make mine the 4th one. Lets go Obama/Edwards in 08. I'd even take Edwards/Obama if necessary. That would be one dream of a team. Someone in the Democratic National Committee must be monitoring these blogs and see how divisive she is. It doesn't look good for the party if she is the nominee.

Do we really want Hilary and Bill back in the White House? heading the news every day for the next four years? Please say NO!
Barack, stay out of the muck. Don't let her suck you down. Go Obama!
I'm a lifelong Democrat , but I will not vote for Hilary under any circumstances – despite my fervent desire for a woman president.

She is old politics. We need new politics.

Edwards is going to accumulate 15%, maybe 20% of the delegates. That's 600 – 800 of the 2000 needed for the nomination. The super-delegates will be split. Edwards will be able to choose between Obama and Clinton. Who will he choose? What does he want in return?

I enjoyed the debate last night and the fussing back in forth made it interesting, however Mrs. Clinton tried to spin what was said and paint it as if Barak was speaking about the whole republican party which he was not and she was corrected she tried to sneak it in and he sure cracked her face with the sitting on the board at wal-mart, why do we accuse of obama of being prepared aren't they all surely she didn't just read somewhere he worked for a firm that represented a slum lord she was prepared...he did what he had to do he is actually running against three people Bill,Hillary and John Edwards.

Obama is frustrated...it seems to me as Hillary was the one who kept interrupting. She was the one who appeared out of control last night.

Hillary are you incapable of running a "smear free" campaign?. Are you so insecure you fear you can't win unless you rely on attacking Senator Obama? Know this; the public is losing respect for you and see how weak you really are after every Clinton attack of character on Senator Obama. I had high hopes for our first women running for the President, I am proud to have a women candidate, but I am not proud of you. Senator Obama is as qualified if not far more qualified to seek the nomination than you are, or does the position of First Lady make the "people's choice",

Obama has a right to be frustrated.

In spite of how much Bill Clinton is admired for having been inspirational, as well as a productive and competent president, he was not perfect and Hillary is reminding us of everything there was to dislike about the Clintons.

She is a divisive political figure who wasn't able to get universal health care because she couldn't work with others. The Clintons brought us the Republican revolution, giving the GOP a decade long lock on the legislature. In two presidential elections they won without a majority of votes. And, by the end of his presidency no one trusted either of them; impeached, mired in scandals (travel-gate, pardons, campaign money from China, selling nights in the Lincoln bedroom) that they always blamed on others, paranoid about a "vast right-wing conspiracy."

Obama is a breath of fresh air, looking to unite the country, to bring everyone to the table to tackle the tough problems we face. A honest campaigner who seems to still be pulling his punches. Be sure that in general election the Republicans won't. Anyone care to explain to the American voter, when the GOP asks, how a woman who can become a senator and then president on the back of her husband represents real change for women?

Define the opposition, so they have to spend their time defending themselves. The Clinton's finally started it up; they've learned well from Rove and his cohorts.

I would be frustrated too. She and her husband keep bringing up sound bites taken out of context, all of her answers are merely talking points (well rehearsed, but talking points nonetheless).

The most frustrating thing I see is how the Clinton lemmings continue to buy into the lies, have no concern about their ethics and somehow swallow this bogus experience argument.

At least he was REPRESENTING an indicted guy and hasn't actually been indicted himself.

Where are those papers from the Clinton years, Hillary... we're still waiting.

In addition to Clare's comments, I want to add that John Edwards ALSO had Obama looking frustrated, when he confronted Obama regarding his voting records in the Senate! Watch the tape!

"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him." - Jonathan Swift

Obama '08!!!

I've already participated in a caucus so my voiting is over until the general. Obama and Clinton weren't my choice. So I get to sit back and see where the cards fall. One thing I've noticed though, Hillary just keeps on going. She has proven herself to be a very tough, formidable candiate. She may get knocked down every once in a while, but she certainly gets right back and up keeps on going. I had ruled her out last summer but find myself coming around full circle after looking at the remaining candidates.

No more Deabtes.

Lets put all three in separate rooms where they can not hear the others reponse and then we can get clear answers to the questions.

This is crazy. It like the playground oin 5th grade all over again. The mud slinging is just more food for the repubs to say the Dems are fractured. And has I see it they are getting closer and closer every day.

They need to discuss the issues and only the issues. History be as it may, I can make my own decisons based on the facts, the probkem is I do not need Hillary or Bill telling me their interpreatino of the facts. Put it out thir post quotes on your site, tell the peolpe to go read it and decide for themselves.

We are better than this, we are all smart enough to figure it out. Each canditate has merits

Sure he's frustrated and rightly so.
When your focused on a clean contest and when rival(s) keep slinging mud and half truths it would get maddening.
Obama to me came to the forefront because he has been pretty much sticking to his gameplan but there are time you have to say enough is enough. This is what he did last night.
Now that he has said his piece now it's time to get back to work and REGAIN THE FOCUS on what he believes in and let her & Bill sink the Clinton boat .
Obama will do everything he can to help this country and he will hold himself accountable for the mistakes he makes . In other words "KEEP GOING FORWARD".

Wait if she gets the nomination..... All the Clinton scandles will be revisited, I cant wait I am sick of hearing about Britney Spears. Let the Clinton legacy be revisited

Hillary trying to call Obama frustrated? Ha!
How 'bout that? Now aint that the milk calling the rice white? Isn;t this the same woman who was about to start bawling on national television when asked how was she taking all of this pressure on the road? In fact, if it wasnt for her teary eyed confessional, she ironically would'nt have won that New Hampshire primary.

This only makes her look like the sneaky little evil person she really is...at least Obama took the high road to some degree and gave her husband some credit for his work. She's a back stabbing loser...

For the record...I don;t care for either of the Democratic OR Republican front-runners!

GO RON PAUL!!!

Hillary looked a little more defensive to me. I would say Obama was explaining the same "out of context" issues that the Clintons have keep charging him with. Go Obama.

Everyone says Hillary lies, but Obama obviously does too. His comment about how in Illinois a vote "present" means that there is something wrong with the bill. How convenient is that for him? If something is wrong with the bill you vote NO.

I disagree completely with this posted article. Hillary Clinton came out on the attack, not Obama, and she continued disrupting his answers to questions with focuses personal attacks. I believe she was hoping to draw him out and make a mistake, but in my view, she showed how divisive and self serving she really is. I could not support her for president because of this, and if president she would so polarizing as to make progress impossible.

Hillary is too much, what a liar she is, the only way she thinks she can win
is with her criticism of Barack, and Barack, Bill is NOT a brother

I an not even American I am an englishman living in France but the primaries are incredibly adictive at the moment especially as what we seem to be seeing is the actual main election taking place among the Democratic candidates...one of them is most likely to become President as most Americans have completely lost any confidence in the Republicans. So the primaries have become much more important than ever before and this is perhaps why the Clintons are so aggressive towards Obama... he is more of a threat than anything the republicans have on offer....the USA elections then are in their final stages. The choice is between Obama and Clinton (s).

Are you kidding me??? I can't believe anyone who saw the debate last night wouldn't say the real Clinton came out...as the liar she is....

Heres an interesting fact (its true...look it up)

Hillary was First Lady of Arkansas she took on education; she was going to "fix it".....when they left office their State ranked 48 out of 50 for education....she is a failure

For all you Obama supporters-

You cant tell me that Obama didnt seem frustrated. You have to admit that.

Secondly, Obama kept saying that she mentioned Reagan....did she mention Reagan? No. Go read the transcript yourself.

The Clintons are playing the old "sound bite" game and repeating points that have been disputed and disproved. what I saw in her body language and facial expressions is a disdain when points contradictory to her own which is not what I want to see in an American president.

I am sorry but her inability to say she was wrong (voting for the Iraq war), her inability to admit to any weaknesses, and her inability to reach out and unite just remionds me of George Bush.

Cnn is also playing into the Clinton game...two consecutive stories about what the Clintons had to say about Obama rather than something constructive about her policies...tag team politics for two people so thirsty for power they resort to anything: tears, anger, quotes out of context, re writing the history of the 90's.

I agree HIllary is the FRUSTRATED ONE looking at OBAMA with hate in her heart. How in the world can she possibly run a country when she clearly hate to stare her end in the face.

It will get more intense and more bitter as Hillary and Bill and all their followers see the end to government as they know it in the country rapidly approaches it end.

Honorable discharged veteran.

the Clinton political machine just keeps digging up the dirt – when will they stop the negative and baseless attacks and have a real debate?

Obama 2008

Everyone here is the truth:

We are in this situation because during the Clinton administration (2nd term), Clinton repealed the banking laws that were put in place after the Great Depression to avoid the same issues happening ever again and not have another depression. This allowed the banks to get into the mess they are in now. If those laws were not repelled, then the banks could not have been in this situation. Deregulation during the Clinton administration could cause us to go into a deep recession and maybe even a depression if bad enough.

The law repealed was Glass-Stegall, this openned the door for Citigroup to have it large merger.

I watched the replay of the debate just before bed last night. It was a bad idea! I used to respect Hilary but now I see she will do anything to get elected and that is a problem. Of course Obama was frustrated! If someone was constantly lying about my record and portraying me in the worst way possible I would be frustrated as well. Who wouldn't be? The worst part is she lies and smiles! I am a life long democrat but if she gets the nomination I am either not voting or might even vote republican. I hope and pray that the people will see through her lies and vote for someone who can do something to make this country a better place to live.

Hillary/Obama ticket 2008

Hillary Clinton is absolutely unable to talk about herself. Rather than talking about her own record, she attacks Obama's. Rather than defending her own comments (read: lies), she insults Obama. I don't know what more she could do to make herself a more disgusting political figure.

She didn't mention Reagan, but come on. Does she really think no one knew what she was referring to?

The reason Obama is frustrated is because she keeps doing things like this. I'd be frustrated too if everything I said was taken out of context and then used against me.

Not to mention, Obama was only the first one to go on attack by default. The question asked of him forced him to do so.

I hate to say this but HIllary and her husband are white trash.

The Democratic primary has been held in 4 states. And so far, we've had accusations of voting machine fraud for Hillary's benefit in one state, accusations of voter suppression by the Clinton campaign in a second state, and a lawsuit filed by the Clintons over previously agreed to caucus sites in a third state – And this is only the PRIMARY!

Sounds to me like Hillary is the one who is frustrated.

The Clintons and their negativity are the great dividers. Hillary is unelectable.

Obama has faced up to his record... Apparently you were too tied up with the Hillary jabs in between sentences. She came out as a very bitter, smug, and hipocratic candidate. I will not vote for another Clinton, and I believe that America will not either. He is 8 years removed from the White House, and times change. I'm convinced Bill is running, and Hillary is just a puppet.

Jim, Dave, Brian, Tom

Agree 100%. They say this i politics as usual. What we do not want is the usual.

If Hillary gets the Nom. I as a independent will likely go to Repub or 3rd party depending on the canditate.

It has gone from silly to ridiculos.

All I want to hear come out of their mouths is the issues we face and how they will handle them, not how they feel their competitor will handle them.

Bill's actions are unbecoming of a former president. Let's change the future of this country and elect Obama. Do you really want your children to read in the history books: Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton? This is America, we elect leaders on their ability to lead, not their last name!

As always, the Clintons will do and say anything to win. Dirty, underhanded politics through mischaracterizations, and belittlement and condescension of her opponents. I was a staunch Biden supporter because he *always* treated his opponents with respect and dignity. Now, I'm leaning towards Obama simply because of Hillary's nasty tactics. I want hope, not evil nastiness in the oval office.

Basically, I went from, "wow, we have some great candidates, we can't lose with anyone!" to "if HRC wins the nomination, I won't be voting in the general" within 2 months.

Yes he is frustrated. You and your husband keep lying on him and forcing him to spend his time correcting your lies instead of spreading his message. Heck, I'm frustrated too.

Hillary Clinton gave Obama what he needed last night, a good kick!

He needs to be able to weather the storm, after all the attack machines will do much worse to him.

From where I sat it looked to me like Hillary Clinton was the clear winner. She caught him off guard and off message. Edwards helped the cause.....

For me, I'd give Hillary and Edwards and A, Obama only a B.....

I agree with some of the analyst were saying, the leader of the Democrats need to step up and stop the fighting and low shots between the two candidates (esp. the Clintons). They hurting the Dem. party bad. The Clintons only care about winning, even if it ruins the reputation and tearing down what Democrats stand for.

well said Clare. you must be a smart woman. i want every political office in the US to be held by women they are smarter.

Awww. Poor Obama fans. Hillary called out The "Untouchable" God you call Obama. It did look like Obama was not ready for the responses Hillary gave him or that she called him out on His Present votes and Slumlard backing.

Hillary is the only one ready to lead on day one! Go Hillary!!

It wouldn't be a debate or a race if negatives weren't thrown around. I love a passionate debate. Remember the 'ole days?

we never had first lady running for white house .but now that she is ofcourse her spuse who happens to be our former president is gonna speak up . just the way obama,s wife speaks up on stages on campaign . i have read her speeches she is very nice and kind but she also attacks hillay indirectly .so what if bill attacked obama atleast he is upfront and he admits it to media and he is not doing through secret sources and paid for media like obama is .

I have lost all respect for her and Bill. We need to break away from this type of politics. I just hope other voters realize what the Clintons are up to.

Obama '08

The Democratic primary has been held in 4 states. And so far, we've had accusations of voting machine fraud for Hillary's benefit in one state, accusations of voter suppression by the Clinton campaign in a second state, and a lawsuit filed by the Clintons over previously agreed to caucus sites in a third state – And this is only the PRIMARY!

The Clintons and their negativity are the great dividers. Hillary is unelectable.

Never mind what CNN analyzed, Hillary won the debate. She has more knowledge about the important issues for all Americans and works to put them in force. Obama seemed to just studder on all answers, that is, unless he was attacking Hillary or Bill. Just think how he could bring the country together, he started the attacks on Hillary first thing. What an idoit, who would vote for him, the news people have just given him a pass on everything. I guess they are afraid to question him because he's black just like they gave Bush a pass.

Edwards looked a lot better but I'm afraid he can't make it to the convention. So if your smart take another look at Hillary, at least we know what's in her past, and Obama couldn't even answer why he voted present 130 times or explain the problem he's having with the slum lord in Chicago.

IF DEMOCRATS CLAIM TO GO FORWARD AND CHANGE THE WAY POLITICS ARE CONDUCTED IN THIS COUNTRY. HOW CAN HILLARY REPRESENT CHANGE IF SHE STARTS OFF WITH THE SAME DIRTY POLITICS? DOES EXPERIENCE MEANS HOW WELL YOU CAN USE THESE TACTICS?

WHY WASN'T JOHN EDWARDS POLICIES ATTACHED BY BILL AND HILLARY THE SAME WAY THAT OBAMA'S WAS?

The Democratice primaryhas been in 4 states. And so far, out of or because of the Clintons, we've had accusations of voting machine fraud in one state, accusations of voter suppression in a second state, and a lawsuit filed by the Clintons over previously agreed to caucus sites – And this is only the PRIMARY!

The Clintons and their negativity are the great dividers. Hillary is unelectable.

I feel bad for Obama. He is a great candidate. This is comng down to nothing more than 2 things. His ill advised attempt to run for president when he clearly doesnt have to experience to fight the fights necessary to get things done.

Secondly, he seemed to buy his own hype when winning Iowa, and I think he has been searching for a direction ever since the campaign has turned against him. With that cullinary union on his side, and being allowed to caucus right in the casino, I am convinced he reallly believed he was going to win Nevada.

He is being double teamed by (arguably) two of the best politicians in United States History. He thought he was prepared to handle the politics, but I think he underestimated the Clintons ability to crush their opponents and still look good on the outside.

His Reagan comment has hurt him and as a lot of people hated Reagan. A lot of the things the democratic party stand for were not well treated by the Reagan administration. We all know he was merely trying to pander for independant and liberal Republicans in Nevada and California. But he again was so sure of himself to have a teflon suit on that would immune himself from critique.

The Clintons are increasingly making him limit his words , so his effectiveness starts to become more and more about 'safe' speeches . The Clintons are increasingly getting Obama to take a defensive posture on everything he says.

He is starting to realize he is slowing becoming dragged down to an ordinary politician status. He probably cant win on that platform. He needs the 'above it all' stance of bi partisanship.

And when the smoke clears, I believe he will simply have to take his hat off and realize he has no magic formula that can outsmart Bill and Hillary Clinton after everything they have been thru. These people have won so many different kinds of elections, they have seen everything.

thats right ,he is frustrated . thats what obama said about hillary after his first iowa win that oh she was frustrated . and now he is the one after 2 losses in row ,now he was the one who attacked first and was almost yelling and still he had no explanation of his jailed friend renzko and present votes .and i read his statements praising reagan .when clinton said fairytale obama said they doing racism that thats what they mean by fairytale and now he saying no no thats what he meant ,he meant this and he meant that .now he is showing his true inside

Its time out for politics and time in for truth. We should reformat debates and just allow candidates to present their platform in detail. How about letting the candidates get up and tell how they will pay for their agendas instead of havin teh other candidates tell them what they aren't saying.

I agree. Hillary seems like she will say or do anything in order to get elected. I am a republican, who is intrigued by Obama, but Hillary really turns me off. I would consider voting for Obama in a general election, otherwise I am voting republican.

Once again, Senator Clinton comes across as a patronizing woman who thinks she knows it all. I'm so tired of her. . .

Puting up with your crap Hillary, I'm frustrated too.

Well Hillary..I am glad you have enough time to scutinize his style. American people are tired of you and that womanizer Bill. Stop telling lies or rather opening your mouth. You will see the true American voices on Feb 5th.
Obama did very well last evening. Not only has he taken on the corrupt Clinton Machinery extremely well but also highlighted all your unscrupoulos delaings.

I am sure Hillary Clinton will be the nominee; however, I can tell you this WHITE woman thinks you are White Trash who got rich on the backs of the taxpayers. You have no business in the white house and I would vote for my dog spot before I would vote for you. You just go straight to hell and take your womanizing husband with you.

Jim, This is why the republicans elected the inept president we have now...they don't listen. Clearly you were not listening to last night's debate. Hillary was on point, stated her positions clearly and came off very strong with facts to back her up. Obama was weak, frustrated and whining about how people are questioning him. What does he think the republicans will do in the fall....leave him alone and hope all goes well. Wake up america...Hillary is the only one that can beat them.
Hillary 08!!

The clintons are two of the most corrupt and dishonest politicans in this country. How can anyone believe them since they have been lying their entire life.

LOL. Ok I am convinced Hillary C is clinically insane. LOL

I don't agree with Obama on the issues (I am a Republican), but I do feel his pains. I don't think it's fair – it's two very well known and powerful individuals against one. Is it Hillary whose running to be the Commander-in-Chief or is it Bill whose running for the 3rd term. Looks to me it is definitely the latter.

So sad to see Hillary sink to dirty tactics....sending reporters distorted comments on her biggest competition. She is also using a lot of psychological tactics: you are frustrated, Obama...you are angry, Obama....ick

I'm disappointed in her character and see a lot of parallels to the dirty politics Dubya sank to in order to get elected. She ironically is modeling his behavior more than ever, even as the "anti-Bush" candidate.

I'm worried, however, that people will be fooled by these shenanigans of hers, and elect her, as they did Bush. The dynasty should be ENDing not beginning again.

Sigh.

When he defends himself he's "ready to fight" and "frustrated". So, what is it called when she cries to have her way and has hubby fight her battles? Hmm?

Sorry, Hillary, you lost my vote. I decided last night after the debate that I am voting for either Obama or Edwards, who can really move this nation in the direction that we need it to move in! SORRY!

did you watch the same debate I did??????

Note to Billary and Company:

Tony Rezko?

What's that about?????

barack Obama is not frustrated.. he is smarter than to bend down to your level
and put up with your redorick while in the dabates.
The woman of many faces stood true to my belief,,, She is not wise or smart enough to be the leader of the USA. REMEMBER when things start to go bad THE WOMAN OF MANY FACES STARTS TO CRY>how can she even think about
holding a meeteing when the party you meet with turns against her. OH I FORGOT GOOD OLD BILL WITH BE THERE TO BAIL HER CRYING FACE
OUT AGAIN GET RID OF THE CLINTONS ONCE AND FOR ALL HILLARY
YOU MAKE A LOT OF PEOPLE SICK WHEN IT COMES TO POLITICS

JUST GO AWAY

I bet the republicans are going to win the 2008 election.

And, speaking of Rezko[the referenced slum lord], where Obama wasn't
truthful there either. What, he claimed he only worked 5 hours for the
man. REALLY?

Since early 90's when they became friends, after also making deals with
each other, Rezko became a money bundler for Obama. They became quite
close and bought their homes next door to each other 2 years ago, after
winning his US Senate seat. He also then agreed to buy some of Rezko's
land so he had more, for about $100,000.00. News and reports Rezko and
his circle have given about $160,000.00 to Obama and that does not include
their special deals with buying stocks, etc.

Obama has decided to donate what he considers about the amount he received
directly from Rezko, aproximately $40,000.00 to Charity.

But remember, he doesn't know the guy, he just worked about 5 hours with
him.

Oh come on Hillary, can you really spin that debate as "Obama came in wanting to throw mud?" I think everyone did their fair share of attacking and being attacked. And if I remember correctly, she started the mud slinging.

We the people will decide who won the debate. We don't need you to tell us. I want to be a good democrat and vote for whoever wins the primary. But Hillary makes it harder and harder for me each time she opens her mouth.

HILARY, EITHER YOU WIN ON YOUR MERITS OR NOT-STOP FIGHTING DIRTY AND LEAVE OBAMA ALONE. IT'S VERY UNPROFFESSIONAL FOR A WOMAN OF YOUR CALIBER TO BE ATTACKING LIKE A BULLDOG!!!!!! NOT TO MENTION YOUR HUSBAND!!!!!!

We need a "truth squad" much like you had during the Kerry/Bush campaigns. I happen to think Hillary is probably too astute of a campaigner to make untrue charges, but all of these folks tend to dramatize and emphasize the negatives out of context. What matters is the first part of this article. Obama DID appear to be frustrated–as well as rehearsed–and he WAS the first one to go on the attack! Watch the tape! I am deeply concerned about ANY candidate who, much like George Bush, does not appear to be able to handle criticism, nor admit it when he has been wrong. Obama can't keep flying under the radar, nor can he expect America–ALL of America–to take him seriously if he refuses to face up to his record.

Here we go again with the Hillary attack.

Go Obama '08

This senior citizen, life-long Democrat will never vote for Clinton. Time and again, I hear her talk, and I cannot escape the reality that she lies a lot. She comes across as very entitled, when in fact all her political life is derivative. If she is the nominee, I certainly will not vote for the Reublican, but I may vote for Bloomberg if he's available. What I do know is that I will not vote for her. This country has had enough of lies.

Clinton's politics couldn't be dirtier or more underhanded. She and her husband are determined to fracture the base to win this thing. God help the Democratic party if we hand her the nomination.

Mrs. Clinton a lot of us are frustrated. Frustrated that you and your husband continue to lie, cheat and steal to get elected. The Country needs relief from 28 years of the Bush/Clinton drama we have been suffering through. This is not a monarchy!

If you win the nomination this life long Democrat will vote for Mike Bloomberg.

This is so revealing ! Hillary is now out there analyzing Obama as "frustrated", hoping to get the label to stick. As a very interested Republican who watched the debate, I saw Hillary as the excessively frustrated one, speaking a lot without saying much, while Obama was highly polished and on message throughout. For that matter, Edwards also carried himself very well. I applaud Obama for the campaign he has run. Hillary cannot hold a candle to either one.

GO HILLARY GO !!!! tell it like it is show them who is the boss.

Hillary is accurate on her comment concerning Obama's rehearsed statements. I watched the Nevada debates and some of his comments were exactly the same, word for word.