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I guess my earlier comment didn't make the cut. GO BARACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wasn't Dick Morris a part of Clinton administration but caught with a prostitute (he is or was married) and he has a toe fettish.

Sen. Clinton seems to be getting endorsements of black voters mostly from the old guard and the well -to-do . I think most of these are more interested in self reservation and are not keen to see a young black newcomer overtake them; otherwise they will become irrelevant!

stan pitts pa:

We've made some progress in race relations and discrimination, but race is still an issue in many parts of our country. Have you been living in a cave or do you not want to admit to yourself tht race and discrimination still exists? Do you not read the paper and/or listen to the news? Hate crimes still occur! I guess you've never been to SC, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. Racial issues in these states are out in the open. In so many other states discimination against African Americans, Hispanics and gays exist. Right now, immigration has fuled another a new wave of discrimination and hatered. Women are also still dicriminated against. It's happening right now with this election.

Don't use the Clintons as a scapegoat. People want to accuse the Clintons of a "race war" but that is very unfair. It's the people. It's out there and the Clintons did not cause it. The race issue was bound to come out because it's there and has never really gone away. Obama is playing it in a subtle way–drawing the White & Republican vote as not to appear pulling only the African American. People do not always want to admit they are one way. They may say they have no problem voting for an African American, but in reality they will not admit aloud that they will not vote for one. I believe some people also want to be looked at like the person who is willing to go beyond racial barriers and vote for an African American because they think it's impressive or attractive.

I'm a minority so I know what it's like. I'm not supporting Obama because I don't want to vote for an African American–I'm not supporting Obama for many reasons. I don't believe he is qualified, experienced and I don't agree on his views and solutions to our problems. Also, because he never has convinced me of what work he has done in his polticial life to qualify him for the presidency. Besides, I honestly don't get a good feeling from him.

Dick Morris may be known for his influence in President Clinton's presidency, but in my opinon what he says has about as much influence as Rove. Remember, he resigned from the Clinton campaign after reports surfaced about this involvement with a prostitute. Enough said.

As an African American...I am offended by most comments on this board. To think many americans think that African American will vote for Barack just because he is half African American. This is the problem with America and this is why many African Americans are always bothered when it comes down to race. Race doesn't tell you how you think, how you choose and how definitly how you vote.

Wake up People.........!!!!!

I feel Bill Clinton a very competent politician. His record as our 42nd President speaks for itself, as do the beliefs and practices of the Clinton family. I feel Hillary will make a strong president. I have heard the remarks about having Hillary as president and Bill back in the White House. This same situation is very similar to our 41st & 43rd presidents. However, you don't hear any reporting on that. Why the media is so obsessed with discrediting the Clinton's is a mystery to me. The constant attacks and probing continued throughout Bill Clinton's presidency, and are focused on Hillary now. A perfect example of this is last night CNN showed the vehicles driven by the democratic candidates, and Hillary happened to be driving the most efficient one. The reporter could not resist himself in making the statement "wonder when the last time was she actually drove it." My question is, why single out Hillary? I feel if CNN is going to cover this election, they should be focusing on the issues and leaving their personal preferences and dislikes out of their reporting. I find the entire issue being reported that Bill Clinton is making this campaign about race to be absurd, of course Bill & Hillary Clinton, and only Bill & Hillary Clinton, again one-sided reporting. With that being said, I believe race will make a difference with the african-american vote in South Carolina. I found the responses from some of the african-american women interviewed at the beauty salon about race and gender very interesting. During that segment, one women interviewed stated that she is an african-american and a women, however, she is african-american first. I noticed that statement only ran one evening on CNN, and I have not seen it since. The polls being reported on CNN in South Carolina clearly show the majority of the african-american vote, going to the african-american candiate. I also find it interesting that Oprah is backing the only african-american candidate. If the polls in South Carolina showed a more divided vote, then I would feel South Carolina's african-americans were voting on the issues and experience of the candidates.

Why does Bill get more air time than John Edwards...this is not fair!

Why would Race Cost Hiliary the Race in South Carolina? Because Bill Clinton is playing the race card against the African -American people? Race is not the issue here Bill, it what the American people want and that is CHANGE. So lets run a clean campaign and wait for all the dog fighting when Hiliary gets in the pen with the big dogs whether it is Obama or Edwards. Let Hiliary be a big girl and fight for herself. Did she play dirty when you were trying to get the chance to be President?
Stop the maddeness and let the American decide for themselves, that is what the campaign is about YOU DECIDE 2008.

Most of these people who keep bringing up the affair Clinton had probally wishes they were the ones who could have an affair, or they think their marriage is perfect.
I bet if you had an affair and then try to save your marriage and everyone keeps reminding you about your past affair, Don't you think that is ridicilous to keep on the only thing you can find wrong with Mr. Clinton. I wish that was the only thing wrong in my life. If i only made one mistake in my life i would feel fortunate.
God is the one who will judge him and have the final say not you or me.
I know someone who had an affair and he was so sorry and apologized to his spouse for it and did try to save the marriage. The spouse would not forgive him and she now sits and cries about the marriage they could have had. Maybe if she had been a more forgiving person she could have had the husband and the life the wanted.

I voted Democratic all my life. However, if Hillary wins the nomination, I will have an extremely difficult time voting for her. Not because Obama lost, but because her campaign has complete manipulated the American people and played dirty to get the nomination. And if you play dirty to win, what are you going to do once you get in office.

I respect the election process in our country. And if Hillary run based off of her own platform, she would get my respect and my vote. But she attempting to win the nomination by tearing down another viable and promising candidate and destroying the democratic party in the process.

My prayer is that America wakes up, opens her eyes, and see what the Clintons are doing.

I guess you're just preparing yourself Bill for your wife's loss in South Carolina. Blame it on whatever you want to – race, gender, lack of sleep – the people of SC just don't want to vote for her!

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill supporting republican candidate if Obama wins the democratic primary......

He will talk to her about everything, for sure, and that's why we don't want her to win the nomination; enough of trhe Clintons already!

That is a really ugly tie. I wonder if one of Bill's current girlfriends gave it to him, with the request that he wears it on camera as their secret message.

martin curavuer January 23, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Dick Morris wrote about this yesterday (Monday?) He said the Clintons would set up a race war before SC, they needed to win Nevada to make it look legit. Then they could blame a loss in SC on BLACKS! WHICH, they hope, would then draw out a WHITE vote, on Feb. 5th, to retaliate. The Clintons are reviving race problems in America so they can ride the animosity to POWER. Let's ALL show them!!! Let's bring the WHITE, BLACK, ASIAN, LATINO, INDIAN…ALL RACES together, MEN and WOMEN…a UNITED AMERICA under BARACK OBAMA!!

RIGHT, Martin!

Let's start a race war!

I'm a Proud Republican and I have to say that I find your ill-informed comments, as an Obama supporter, racist, ignorant and arrogant!

With Obama and supporters like you we will surely send race relations back at least 100 years.

RIght on Bill....keep on talking.....the right wingers & Obama lovers hate it....Obama is a uniter just like GW, he is also using the race card....get over it America all politicians tell lies even OBAMA, he is just better at it and is fooling alot of people.....as far as believing Dick Morris I would believe Clinton or Obama first he is a snake.....VOTE for Edwards or Clinton in the 08 SC primary....

Put a muzzle on this fool. Someone should put together all the crazy clips and sound bites from this character-that would be hilarious!

Do for her what she did for you while you were snaking the intern– be quiet and go away to some dark secret place.

Keep stumping for the Republicans, Bill! You're doing a great job!

It was not Bill clinton who brought the race card, it was Obama, his campaign people and supporters. Hillary stated a fact, it took LBJ to sign the CIVIL RIGHTS ACT of MLK that started from JFK. By signing into LAW the Civl Rights Act, the democratic party lost the south to the republicans. Obama took responsibility for the actions of his campaign people who blame for race baiting when they were the one doing it.

Anyone who question what Obama stands for is accuse of bigotry or racist. Maybe we can say that's the reason journalists are not vetting Obama or they'll be called racist. Obama and his people brought this primary down to race which totally goes against the teachings of Martin Luther King. I have a lot of respect for African-Americans, like other voters, they'll base their vote on ISSUES, maybe some will cast their vote based on race or gender. If we really take a closer look where this race issue started, it begun with OPRAH WINFREY when she delivered her speech in South Carolina introducing Obama; when she said, " this is our time." I knew right away what she was talking about, she wanted black community to vote for Obama because of his skin color no more no less.

Bush was a "uniter" too; look where we are now as a nation. Real hopes and dream, takes a lot of work, it requires planning, it requires dedication, whoever wanted that dream and hopes realized must show a track record to back it up. Talk is cheap, it is ACTION that counts.

Dick Morris? What a nasty little man.

If you must listen to someone else in order to form your views about a political candidate, at least try to find someone more objective. Dick Morris hates the Clintons, so anything he says is suspect.

And, you people don't think Obama is fueling the race issue?

Suggesting AA are "good dancers" and referring to them as "Brothers" during the debate was in very poor taste.

That's right Bill. People better realize your attack dog mentality is only a repayment to Hillary after you cheated on her and lied to all of us. While you play the psycho cop, she gets to act like she is a caring compasionate person. If elected she then goes to the White House while you become the first ladies man chasing skirts. Myself, I'm independent because of people like the Clintons that took over the Democratic party for themselves. Hillary, there will be millions of us independents voting agianst you if you get the nomination. You are not Presidential material and if it weren't for Bill's big mouth, you would not even be a Senator. Get real.

If Obama and Michelle hadn't been playing the race card everywhere, including South Carolina, we might have a fair and just election; one where the candidate is selected by qualifications not skin color. It's sickening to watch as the Obamas taint this political season with their childish behavior.

I commented on this before. it went to moderation, then disappeared. what else is new? cnn suppresses opinions it doesn't like. just because it's trying as hard as possible to get obama the nomination (even though he'll never actually get elected), they slant the news and suppress comments. they put just enough through to pretend they're fair. baloney!

Yep, this was what we all suspected. Downplay Obama's victory by making it all about race.

Gee.

None of you are talking about the HYPE OF HOPE anymore.

We live in a real world. We live in a world where people dont just roll over and do whatever we want.

Obama's campaign was to consider himself the NEW GUY . New and improved Obama. Not the STATUS QUO . Not like the others. He will bring people together.

This surely INSULTS every other candidate doesnt it?

Obama is the one to INSULT every other candidate by claiming he was ABOVE them all. Every candidate KNOWS Obama. They have all watched his career. They all know he is no different than they were when they started.

Well, guess what? All this mud slinging has proven he is just like everyone else.

I suspect most of us folks already knew this though. Where it hurts Obama is that when he speaks now, people are taking it with a GRAIN OF SALT more than some inspiring GOSPEL truth .

This is why Bill and Hillary Clinton have won every election they have entered since 1980. They are EXTREMELY intelligent.

Black people want to show solidarity. If this is what is important for them, more than jobs, and health care, and education, let them vote for their "brother". The race was brought into picture by Obama and his campaign. They thought it will be plenty of advantage, not just for SC, but overall, because so many white people are afraid not to be called racists. Well, racism is both way. I don't expect that black voters will be unbiased in SC..

Bill Clinton's legacy is tarnished forever: the Democrats will wear this stain with him forever.

Ever heard the quote "wounded in the house of a friend?"

Not to mention.... if he has so much else to do... GO DO IT!!!!

Get off the campaign trail and do your important business. Leave the American people in peace finally. If this is your idea of letting your wife campaign, you would appoint yourself King as soon as your wife was in office and take over the country.

Please, save some dignity and respect for our country.... we have lost enough the last 20 years, dont kill the last of it.

I dont support obama but bill is insane with this racist statement

In New Hampshire we heard about how much Hilary was suffering before the polls, and that seemed to work. Why shouldn't Bill raise the same argument in Carolina. It will probably work again.

Bill and Hilary have gotten to where they are by relentlessly focusing on what works. It seems to be a theme with politicians who greatly succeed!

Hey, my family members and I use it when we play trading games at home–why should we be surprised when Hilary and Bill use these techniques when their greatest game ever is afoot.

If Hilary wins the presidency, they will go down as the most successful political couple at least our couple centuries have seen!

Susan from Texas, isn't that where Bush is from? HUMMMMMM

NAFTA is the Issue

not race Bill

Cost thousands of S,C. jobs

Change needed

Obama 08

WHAT is the race problem?

We have a man running as a black man who apparently has forsaken his mother's caucasian blood.

So he is actually half black. Or is he half white?

So, just WHAT is the problem? Maybe Obama should answer this.

most people can see what the clinton s are doings.it all about power. they will do nothing for America. do not give them that power.go home Bill you and hillary need to rest you both look old. America needs Obama the world needs Obama.

I HOPE AMERICAN REALIZE THE GAME BILL AND HILLARY ARE PLAYING AM A WHITE MAN AND USE TO BE A CLINTON SUPPOTER BUT FROM TOADY AFTER BILL COMMENT I CHANGE MY MIND BECAUSE I KNOW THIER CAMPAIGH IS NOT ABOUT THE AMERICAN PUBLIC BUT THERE PERSONAL AMBITION. WE ARE BETTER PEOPLE AND RACE AND GENDER SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUES WHEN CHOICING OUR LEADERS. WE ARE BETTER THAN THAT. I NOW THINK OBAMA IS BEING SET UP BY THE CLINTONS AND IT TIME FOR AMERICANS TO QUESTIONS THE CLINTONS DIRTY POLICIES. I THOUGHT HILLARY WAS THE REAL CHANGE. BUT IT IS A SHAME TO ADMITE OBAMA AND EDWARD ARE THE REAL CHANGE. I BEG AMERICAN NOT TO VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON FOR THE SAKE OF OUR CHILDREN FUTURE. YOUNG PEOPLE COME OUT AND SUPPORT OBAMA HE IS THE REAL CHANGE AND HE IS THE LEADER AMERICA NEEDS RIGHT NOW.

How does he make these comments about race and gender in one breath, and in the next turn around and tell a reporter that it's her fault people are talking about race and gender because the Obama campaign is spinning and she's just following along like a sheep? Clearly he has a short-term memory. I respect that reporter for holding her tongue, and it was probably the right thing to do, but I would have had to respond to him by quoting the same quotes from this story. Anyone who thinks the Clintons are being victimized by the media or the Obama camp is really misinformed about the political prowess of these people. Absolutely EVERYTHING they say is a calculated political manuveur. Nothing is by accident. They are not victims, they are very very good at playing political games. Regardless of whether or not I agree with "The Clintons" (who now appear to be running for office together, which is absolutely unconstitutional) on the issues, I cannot and will not vote for these power-hungry politicians. They had their 8 years in the white house. And while Bill Clinton's administration did some great things, they also did some really awful things and made huge mistakes. Sadly, people think of the 90's as the glory days because compared to these last 8 years of Bush, they were the glory days. But I refuse to lower my standards to measure anyone against George Bush. I don't want to repeat the Clinton administration because we can do a lot better.

Bill Clinton speaks with elegance. I hope that what he spoke about in this article is not taken out of context, and have some kind of racial spin put on it.

Election 2008 campaigning Sen. Hillary Clinton is focusing her attention on states with, leaving the campaigning for this week's South Carolina primary to her husband.
and whom is running for President or Presidents ?

SHE IS A GONE PECAN!!

He's amazing. I can count on at least 2 articles a day from him.

Obama said in the first debate, he would use Bill and look forward to Hillarys advice. My,my have things changed. Isn't that what he wants, change? Needless to say he got his wish. Politics makes strange bedfellows.

“But I will be there,” he added. “I will do for her what she did for me — I will talk to her about everything.”

lets get this right folks

Bill is trying to hewill forgive Hillary even if she fu*ks sumone other dude in the white house!

and he finally admi telling her about every secret! wooooow! its more than 10 years now Bill! come off it!

Billy Boy could cost her SC.

Clinton is a real piece of work. What a tool.

"“I have got a whole other life out here,” spearheading the non-profit Clinton Foundation."

Ha! Yeah, right. He's too busy running for President.

“But I will be there,” he added. “I will do for her what she did for me — I will talk to her about everything.” – Bill Clinton

Everything? It sounds like they have a perfect marriage.

they KNOW they LOST south carolina, so now they are trying to turn this into a RACE issue so they will get all the WHITE votes

I simply cannot understand why so many voters don't see or understand the "Clinton tactics"... Does anyone for one single minute think Hillary and Bill did not sit down many, many years ago and form a "plan"... Why else would a President's wife run for Senator of New York? Why not Arkansas, their native state or Washington, D.C. or even Illinois..her native state. At least being the Senator from New York could and did elevate her status... What other experience does she have? And let's be truthful.. She is Bill Clinton's wife.... the only reason she is getting the recognizition she now enjoys... He was a good President but had he not shamed the Office of the Presidency he could have been a Great President... Think about it....

Wow if Bill Clinton is trying to inject color into this race now he is about three weeks to late. The media has been stirring that pot aboil for a while now. I guess if Bill acknowledges the numbers in a poll that has the people divided into percentages by race and gender he should not be allow to notice that. Get real.

In all fairness Obama brought color into the race when he announced he was running. Hillary brought gender in when she announced. Poor Edwards just brought a knife to a gunfight when he announced.

Please be sensible! Bill Clinton is correct once again! The media and the Obama campaign are playing the race card. We will soon see how it all plays out.

If the Democratic National committee does not step in and curtail this Clinton strategy they will seal a republican or independent victory come November.

hillary cinton the woman of many faces has lost this race in S.C. she has
left the state for bigger upsets and left the two.....2......clowns fill in for her until thursday....she should just go away. does say much when the campaning is left up to family members.....she is not presidencial material.... how can she meet other dignataries when things are going bad for the woman of many faces. she will staft crying she is a munipulater you can see this in the debates.....

go obama go obama go obama win big show the clintons you are the best candidate ...

Americans have come far and done good on race relations, and still working to have a stronger United states, a vote for hrc is a vote for more division and taking us back to the past, lets vote for the mixed race guy, obama 08!

CNN–please, please, please cover this story. All these comments are EXACTLY right. The Clintons are purposefully bringing race into this primary to sway white voters away from him. If you don't think every single thing that comes out of Bill's mouth at this point in the campaign isn't completely thought out and methodically planned, you are dreaming a fairytale of your own. And I'm SO disappointed that CNN isn't covering this very newsworthy story: The Clintons completely undemocratic, Karl Rove-like-tactics to win the primary at ANY cost. Even if it undermines the very principles that supposedly the clintons stand for–I don't know how they look themselves in the mirror each and every day.

Again, if Hilliary wins the Dem nomination...McCain '08!

Say it like it is, Bill!

Let not Black people simply vote for OBAMA b/cos he is Black (half), neither let women vote based on their gender.

Please vote your consciences. It is your solemn duty for our nation's future, and may the collective will of all the people carry the day, and deliver us our next President.

Amen.

Go HILLARY!

If the Obama camp is going to question every win that Senator Clinton wins, If I were her camp I would also do the same thing to them. The people of Nevada and New Hampshire are intelligent people; and if they chose to vote for Senator Hillary Clinton, so be it.

Move on.

It's also time to stop the petty arguing and get down to problems facing Americans.

I think the debate got off to a bad start, because of the first question that Susan Malvo asked. The debate didn't have a chance. Also Obama threw the first punch when he mentioned the WalMart board. I think he came looking for a fight.

Starbuck:
"Hillary get about 60% of the woman vote and Barack gets about 60% of the African-American vote. Half the people in SC are women, half are African-American. Sounds pretty even."

Are you kidding me! This SCarolina race thing is much bigger than S.Carolina!!!
This race war that Bill Clinton is trying to stir up will cost Obama the Primary! It will spill over to "Super Tuesday" and there, angry whites will vote aginst Obama...he'll be slaughtered!!! That's what Bill wants. He knows They will loose S.Carolina that's no doubt, he's looking at Super Tuesday to be a blow out, expecially in the Southern States. He knows S.Carolina is a done deal, he's always looking at the big picture. So what if a few Americans see through his plan, the majority of the not-so-savy Americans won't and in his eye, the end justifies the means. Bill is a super politician and a master of human emotion. He'll throw this conutry into a tailspin just to win this election...then work later to try and mend race relations. The main thing for him now is to win at all costs!!!
It was never about S.Carolina. S.Carolina just happened to be the best ambush spot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If Obama happens to win the Primary, the country will be so split over race that he could never win the election...guess what Bill will say then "I TOLD YOU SO". His "legacy" still intact because in his eye his wife would still be the better person and would have beaten the Republicians. This guy is twisted and we all saw that when he was President. People who don't learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.

You Obamanites are really sounding weird. At least one of you has cited a right wing wacko (Dick Morris) and his conspiracy theory about the Clintons engineering a race war. What a pile . . .

No, Martin, a good percentage of American people have NOT yet lost their minds and fallen under the spell of Barack Hussein Obama. And we are very aware that Obama would be the weakest possible Democratic to take on the GOP in the general election . . .

Dick morris should watch what he says or where he is at . His wife may again check the wasington DC madams list and find his name again and go after him and drag him out by his ears. Funny how mmorris and gingrich seem to forget that the american people know what low lifes they are and relly do not want there past indescretions back in the limelite, this new blogging stuff is pretty great if you have led a half decent life, if you haven't better be careful.

We can choose HOPE with Obama or HATE with Clintons... Look what happens when Bill Clinton "entered " the race. It's like to let the bully in the playground, suddenly everybody's screaming, while he's grinning and playing innocent... Is this what we want for next 4 years?

You Obamanites are really sounding weird. At least one of you has cited a right wing wacko (Dick Morris) and his conspiracy theory about the Clintons engineering a race war. What a pile . . .

No, Martin, a good percentage of American people have NOT yet lost their minds and fallen under the spell of Barack Hussein Obama. And we are very aware that Obama would be the weakest possible Democratic to take on the GOP in the general election.

Good ole Bill always trying to stay one step ahead of the game. This guy will never stop taking the lead on everything he has all the answers. I just hope the true democrats unite and help defeat the Clintons they are just losers. We gave them their chance and this is how we are rewarded they just will not go away. What was good for us then will not work for us now it is time to move forwarded instead of going backwards.

Starbuck: I agree with you, but am wondering: Are there any White-American voters in South Carolina? Why is no one considering them in their calculations? I think they've been pretty well ignored. I hope they screw-up all the predictions by pouring out in droves to vote. Wouldn't that be great?

Martin ,

Your spot on !

It's time the American people take back there White House.

YS

yes your right!

He should have to explain himself.
He did not say this when his Wife hillary was leading in the Black community of SC.

Howard Dean needs to step in now and stuff a sock in this guys mouth. Engineering a race / gender war will surely destroy any hopes ANY of the democratic candidates have at beating a Republican in the general election.

Is anyone else disgusted by this? This isn't the 1960's... this is the 21st century!

Please read more of and about Dick Morris before you so readily quote from him. He is a man with serious issues.

HERE WE HAVE 2 PEOPLE WITH NO CLUE !!!!
NO BIG BROTHER GOV. AND NO SOCIAL LIB PROGRAMS, PLEASE
VOTE REPUBLICAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone says obama never brings up race. He has, from the start, saying I could be the first BLACK President. Why does he have to run as a BLACK, why not just as an American. Color and gender should not matter, what matters it the qualifications of the candidate. He keeps saying he will change things in Washington but he never says WHAT or HOW he will change anything. It isn't enough to say you will change things, you need to state the WHAT and HOW....HE is not ready to be President, maybe in 2016 but not at this time. It has nothing to do with his race, it has to do with his experience. Colin Powell is black and he would have been a good President but obama is just not ready, plain and simple.

Race plays a big role in SC. That is what the media says now. So it must be true

Look what happened the last time America voted for a "uniter" who promised to bring us together and restore honor and dignity. Or was that honesty and hope? Sounds awfully familiar anyway.

The Clintons are well known for helping the black population. Just ask Oprah who used to have them on her show until Barack became popular. So I think you are way out of line to bring up a hate statement.

Mr former President, would you please–shut up.
At what point have you chosen to serve your wife over the well being of the country?

I'd say Obama is using the race card more than Hillary... He thinks he can because he is "black"...but Hillary can't because she is "white".... He used code words in his speech... like "brother" – now let's call it what it is... he is catering to the black vote. But if Hillary said something like that she'd be called racist. Just like they attacked her for making a rather factual statement about the state of affairs during the 60's and the role MLK as well as President Johnson played in getting the civil rights act.

Then there's Oprah... give me a break... she's using the race card too. I thought Oprah was intelligent but she's just another save my own kind type of person... that's why I turn her off when ever I see her ugly face show up on TV – any station.

The Clintons have done more for civil rights than anyone in recent history. Give credit where credit is due... the Obama campaign is trying to minimize the Clinton's contributions because they know they can't compete on the factual scorecard....and well they have to use race because what else is there... Obama has no substance so use the emotional level gut and get "your kind" to vote for you... He's only 1/2 black anyways...

I'm so sick of him. I thought he'd make a good VP but now I just want him to go away. He's screwing the Democratic party and he's divisive (because he is using race). I say Clinton-Edwards ticket will be unbeatable...

That's right...whatever it takes to win. Who wants more of this crap from the Clintons?

Martin:

You are on spot. Dick Morris did make the claim and because of his years working alongside Bill in the White House, Morris knows what he is talking about. He knows how politically deviant and destructive Bill and Hill are.

After Hillary won New Hampshire, he warned that her camp will go nasty using the race card and turn the campaign into one ugly fight. Back then I couldn't see how, given Obama has been the live wire of the campaign.

Then when Bill got up in New Hampshire and said it was amazing how Obama went through 15 debates and the media never questioned his record, it was the opening of a door that led to what is now playing out.

I do believe Hillary isgoing to lose South Carolina and that will galvanize Whites elsewhere to see that Blacks made her lose there, so those Whites in states yet to have primaries will come out and vote for her based on race.

THIS IS SICK, AND IT'S HOW THE CLINTON'S ARE PLAYING IT!

If Hillary wins the nomination, Blacks all over America should remember what she did and then join with Independents and Republicans and vote McCain for President!

Exactly right Martin C. Hopefully voters will see through this. How can world leaders watching this race give any credibility to the games played by the Clintons?

I guess it was only a matter of time before Bill shamelessly played the race card. Fortunately, he's a clumsy card player. I doubt that the people will fall for this pathetic show he's been putting on for the Hillary campaign.

I'm also curious about his statement that he'll do the same for Hillary that she did for him. Does this mean that he'll blame vast right-wing conspiracies next Hillary commits perjury?

I agree that the Clinton's are making it appear a race war and then willl blame it on Obama.
I hope the American voter's can see through the Clintons inuendos, lies, and simply to me, it is implying as voter's we won't even get it.
I also feel strongly about Bill Clinton's campaigning so strongly for his wife and miscommunicating what Obama has said. Definitely two "candidates" run can do a lot more personal campaigning than one, Barak.
Hillary needs to stand and defend herself instead of her husband. I am not voting for two people for president like it literally will be with Hillary and Bill and no on can convince me differently. that is how it will be.
Hillary is the "old political" mess we have had for so long, and lets all get out there and make her know we don't believe her lies that she is not. That her experience will make her a better president, it will politics for sure like it has far too long now.
Myself, and my family, and friends greatly desire new blood in the White House.Lets do it, campaign and vote for the new, fresh candidate, Barack!!!!

It is a shame that this man has squandered his reputation. How the Clintons are running "their" campaign is a disgrace.

pleazzzz...whites and hispanics will NOT vote for obama

if the democrats want to win, they need a clinton/edwards ticket

in addition, obama is so out of his league...neophyte....

As he said..............."but, I will be there talking with her about everything...................And who doesn't think he will have any "influence" on decisions, or judgements? Enough said.

tmartin curaveur comment certainly belongs to obama camp. the clintons are not racist. they have helped poor undeserved people. they are not perfect. but they are perfect to bring us back to prosperity, clean up the mess that bush created. obama is not ready. he may be inspirational but unproven. i cant elect a president who will be on the job training., just like george bush.

Please do not vote someone just because they are eloquent speaker. Please do not vote someone you think you can have a beer with. our future is at stake. Go for HILLARY

Hillary get about 60% of the woman vote and Barack gets about 60% of the African-American vote. Half the people in SC are women, half are African-American. Sounds pretty even.

Why is it that Obama is getting the a majority of the black vote? I thought black people were voting using their minds and not their skin color. That is the bottom line here. They are voting on skin color. I am a black male and I am upset that members of my race would be swayed by skin color. Sure we have always wanted a black president, but just not any. Hillary is much more experienced and ready to work on day 1. I hope my brothers and sisters can open their eyes to the false hopes Obama is giving them. Wake up South Carolina!! Obama is using his race to attract our vote. Why else would he be flaunting so many black celebrities in our face? This is a wake up call!!!

Martin
Did you actually read the notes or the headlines?????? Need any english translation????

IS BILL CLINTON RUNNING FOR A THIRD TERM?
WHY DONT HE BUTT OUT, AND LETS US HAVE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD
I KNOW THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT AS BILL CLINTON IS SO CALLED
WOULD COME BACK AS A DEMON TO HAUNT EVERYONE
WE HAVE THE BUSHES WE HAVE THE CLINTONS,ITS TIME WE FORGET ABOUT THEM AND MOVE ON

By the way that was the 7th comment I believe you have will be censoring of mine. I am a registered USA voter temporarily in Japan, subscribing to CNN channels. You should not censor me.

You are an idiot.

Now people will knee jerk react and say that Bill Clinton is manipulating votes with his comments.

Hello ... he's not saying anything that the media hasn't blasted hundreds of times already.

CNN – This is yesterday's news.....

CNN, Most of your ticker news consists of Bill. Please end your love affair with the guy, he's not running. I'm sick of seeing him and Hillary as if they are the only people running in this election.

Bill! you should be ashame of yourself. An ex-president engaging in this kind of mouth wagging. you 're ruining the democratic party- mark it somewhere..

To Martin: Why are you quoting Dick Morris? Have you ever seen his website? He's a Fox News right wing nut. Sheesh...

Obama said in the first debate, he would use Bill and look forward to Hillarys advice. My,my have things changed. Isn't that what he wants, change? Needless to say he got his wish. Politics makes strange bedfellows.

Its funny that they are all too quick to bring race and gender into this democratic nomination, what they fail to understand is that prior to South Carolina, the race was tight in New Hampshire and Nevada both of them at best getting an equal amount of delegates and it wasnt an issue,
Its become an issue to spin an inevitable loss in South Carolina, and to brand a serious, legitimate candidacy a fairytail
Were tired of the politics of cynism, and Rovian, Dynasty forming tactics of the Clinton machine, They are in effect saying that the people of South Carolina are stuipid,
I supported Bill previously but he has tainted the image of the presidency and i have nothing but contempt for the lying Clintons

When are voters going to wake up? Bill and Hillary are playing some of the dirtiest politics I’ve ever seen in an election and somehow some things are not able to be traced back to them. Such as, the defamation email that lies about Obama’s religion, the lawsuit that tried to shut down polling sites in casinos after Obama received an endorsement from casino workers, the steady stream of misrepresentation of Obama statements. Now it’s the race card in reverse??? What a snake. I use to have some esteem for Bill and Hillary but now there is none…gone…zip. Wake up democrats, Barach has had more years as an elected official than Hillary does. Sorry, Hillary, First Lady is not an elected position with any power to effect bills neither on the local, state or federal level. Oh, and by the way, will the news agencies please keep reminding us of who is on top of the delegate count? Obama is in first place. Total delegates is the only thing that counts for the nomination.
Robert from CT

Everybody knows that Dick Morris is a strong Republican. We wouldn' t waste time to listen to him. We will vote for HIllary.

Bill advising Hillary – that's enough to scare me into voting for anybody else!!

Martin: You are underestimating the blacks! You think that they are going to not think thoroughly about which candidate will be able to protect their interests once elected, and that they are just going to line up and vote for the first black candidate that they see!!! African-Americans have come a long way, and they are very savvy! They will recognize the level of experience in their candidates, and they will easily recognize and judge which candidate has already done great things for them. African-Americans have been hit the hardest in our current economy, and they will not give up the potential of another prosperous Clintonian 8 years, to an empty promise of "change", even if it is coming from a black brother! Don't fool yourself; despite what you may believe, these other, non-white races, may be more savvy and smart than the average white folks in this country. Just wait and see!

So you’re playing being the minority card in majority black democratic primary SC… Good one Billary! Barack Obama has never blame losing are winning states because he’s always the Minority. Do W/E SAY W/E to get back in the white house Billary 08!

Bill should be ashame of himself, an ex president engaging in this mouth wagging. You 're ruining democratic party-mark it somewhere..

Bill should be ashame of himself, an ex president engaging in this mouth wagging. You 're ruining democratic party-mark it somewhere..

Bill should be ashame of himself, an ex president engaging in this mouth wagging. You 're ruining democratic party-mark it somewhere..

remember folks that AMERICA cannot be strong if divided so anyone stoking up division amongst us should be shown the door...

If this isn't clear evidence that the Clinton campaign has engineered the race & gender controversy, I don't know what is.

i see they just took someone comment off. hmm i wounder why. maybe because it was telling the truth about bill and his race bating politics

I just love the way Bill talks about Hillary. The way I would want my DH to talk about me if I were running for high office. He likes to see her in the midst of the fight. He wants to be there for her. He has confidence in her abilities....

A real family values kinda guy!

Is Bill saying that because I'm black I'm not clever enough to see beyong race and gender select the best candidate.

I view the issues and the character of the candidate as paramount.

Bill, the "first Black President"...... give me a break. He spewing racist talk!

T

OK - It's time for a boycott. I am appalled at the dirty tricks that the Clintons are employing in this campaign - but not surprised. They'll say and do anything to get "elected" - even if they destroy the Democratic Party to do so. You know, this was THE year - we Democrats have everything going our way to win in November, but this smear campaign WHICH WAS STARTED BY THE CLINTONS is going to tear the party apart. The worst part is that Obama brought me and hundreds of thousands of others back into politics after having given up on politics during the 1990s just because of this kind of ridiculous dirty campaigning. So be it. Hillary will reap what she sows. The Republicans are drooling at the thought of getting a chance to run against Hillary Clinton. I suggest that if Hillary Clinton is the nominee that all Obama supporters BOYCOTT the polls and DO NOT VOTE in November. If that means four more years of Republican rule, so be it. Obama will be back with a vengeance in 2012. Don't forget that Reagan lost the nomination in 1976, only to come back in 1980. Obama is too great a leader, too inspirational a leader, not to lead this nation. But if HIllary wants to be President, she'll have to do it without Obama's supporters.

You don't have to be a narrow-minded black fool, white fool, feminine fool, etc, to vote for Hillary. Any fool will do. The Clintons are all about power at any price. There are still a half-dozen better candidates than Hillary, on both sides. But the fools can still rejoice, for, as Hilllary says, "I'm your gal"!

OK - It's time for a boycott. I am appalled at the dirty tricks that the Clintons are employing in this campaign - but not surprised. They'll say and do anything to get "elected" - even if they destroy the Democratic Party to do so. You know, this was THE year - we Democrats have everything going our way to win in November, but this smear campaign WHICH WAS STARTED BY THE CLINTONS is going to tear the party apart. The worst part is that Obama brought me and hundreds of thousands of others back into politics after having given up on politics during the 1990s just because of this kind of ridiculous dirty campaigning. So be it. Hillary will reap what she sows. The Republicans are drooling at the thought of getting a chance to run against Hillary Clinton. I suggest that if Hillary Clinton is the nominee that all Obama supporters BOYCOTT the polls and DO NOT VOTE in November. If that means four more years of Republican rule, so be it. Obama will be back with a vengeance in 2012. Don't forget that Reagan lost the nomination in 1976, only to come back in 1980. Obama is too great a leader, too inspirational a leader, not to lead this nation. But if HIllary wants to be President, she'll have to do it without Obama's supporters.

Dick Morris nows there's a reliable source ,
talk about someone with an agenda.

Bill and Hillary are playing the race card again. He has basically said Obama will win because of black folks.

I would not believe anything Dick Morris would say. I have heard him misrepresent the truth to many times. He is a very bitter and angry old man who would sell out to anyone.

If this isn't clear evidence that the Clinton campaign hasn't engineered the race & gender controversy, I don't know what is.

Bill is right he does have other things and PEOPLE to DO!!!!!!

Somebody find Bill something to do. His meddling has not only made Hillary lose my pontential vote but something that I never had before. I now dislike Hillary very deeply, something I have never felt for a politician apart from George Bush. I am beginning to understanding why Hillary haters say she is very divisive.

If Hillary wins the nomination, I'll stay home and accept the outcome. I like McCain but he lost me with his 50 – 100 years more in Iraq statement. By the way, if John Edward will withdraw at some point, he should do it now. If not, he will be guilty of gifting the nomination to a shifty person (Hillary) like Ralph Nader did for Bush

No doubt the American people are faced with a race conflict. The TV coverage of the MLK celebration shows that the blacks would vote nearly as one. Vote will be on the issues? Not so. Both Barack and Hillary can tackle any issue as President of the USA. There actually is no debate as to their capabilities as President. Rather, the vote will be based on race. Underscoring the black vote behind the SC primary, Roland Martin today said not to discount the white vote. He came out with the ARG poll not only that 73% of SC blacks would go Barack, but also that most whites will go Hillary. Bill's analysis of Hillary's pessimistic chances with the blacks is worth pondering. The repercussions of the overwhelming black support for the other states on Super Tuesday are worth looking forward to. From my vantage point, while the blacks have been active of late in their display of support for Obama, the whites have been slumbering. Roland Martin would want them to wake up?

Bill Clinton is a true advocate for anybody and i respect him, here in the Uk he is well liked. he speaks the truth and is fair. obvisously he will stand by his wife and help her campiagn. if the truth be told i believe that obama and clinton are unaware to some of the tricks their staff are using, or the infomation they are being given.

It's the HUMAN RACE PEOPLE! GET A CLUE:) P.S. It doesn't matter if Obama gets S.C. – HILLARY will win the nomination for president and will win that too – GO HILLARY 2008 FACT IS I AM VOTING FOR YOU!:)

Dick Morris wrote about this yesterday (Monday?) He said the Clintons would set up a race war before SC, they needed to win Nevada to make it look legit. Then they could blame a loss in SC on BLACKS! WHICH, they hope, would then draw out a WHITE vote, on Feb. 5th, to retaliate. The Clintons are reviving race problems in America so they can ride the animosity to POWER. Let's ALL show them!!! Let's bring the WHITE, BLACK, ASIAN, LATINO, INDIAN...ALL RACES together, MEN and WOMEN...a UNITED AMERICA under BARACK OBAMA!!

NO MORE HATE.

No worries Bill, lot's of the african american population there is female.

Mrs. Clinton will do fine there.

I do agree though that this should be about issues and not race or gender.

Our country, for the most part, is beyond that.

And those who aren't need to move over for a generation who can accept that we are not a 'white' America and that we do not have 'white' churches or 'black' churches.

We are a multinational country as we have been from the beginning.

We The People...

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!! If he isnt setting up a race issue.... Why is he talking about this at all!! He is trying to say is Hillary doesnt win South Carolina it is because she is white; in the hopes that all Latino and White voters feel like no one cares about them and will flock to Hillary. I was disgusted before but for the former President of the United States to deliberately set up racial lines is ridiculous and UNAMERICAN! Hopefully people will be able to see through this but unfortunately all lot of people won't and the Clintons will win the nomination because the Clintons have drawn racial lines. I am unbelieveably dejected.