January 23, 2008
Posted: 05:01 PM ET
The Obama campaign is debuting an attack radio ad of its own.
The Obama campaign is debuting an attack radio ad of its own.

DILLON, South Carolina (CNN) — Hours afterDemocrat Hillary Clinton launched a radio ad throughout South Carolina criticizing chief rival Barack Obama for comments he made in reference to the Republican party, the Illinois senator's campaign announced they'll be launching their own ad in response.

Clinton's spot highlights a portion of Obama's recent interview with the Reno Journal-Gazette in which the Illinois senator said in part, "The Republicans were the party of ideas for a pretty long chunk of time there over the last 10, 15 years."

"Really? Aren’t those the ideas that got us into the economic mess we’re in today?" a narrator asks.

Though not yet on the air, Obama's radio ad includes the claim that the New York senator is the bearer of "false attacks" and "will say anything to get elected."

"Obama 'did not say that he liked the ideas of Republicans," the announcer continues. "But it was Hillary Clinton, in an interview with Tom Brokaw, who quote 'paid tribute' to Ronald Reagan’s economic and foreign policy."

"She championed NAFTA – even though it has cost South Carolina thousands of jobs. And worst of all, it was Hillary Clinton who voted for George Bush’s war in Iraq."

The ad closes with the announcer saying, "She'll say anything and change nothing. It's time to turn the page."

The campaign said the spot will begin airing "in the next 24 hours" depending on how quickly media markets are able to add it to their rotation of advertisements.

–CNN Political Producer Chris Welch

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • South Carolina


Don't Be A Fool   January 24th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Jane that's a foolish question please find the kiddie board !!!

Seleste Gonzalez   January 24th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

DO YOU THINK HILLARY OR OBAMA ARE THE BEST PEOPLE FOR THE UNIDED STATES.

I DON'T

Don't Be A Fool   January 24th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Independent maybe your the one that suck the big one!!!!!

Don't Be A Fool   January 24th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Becky you are foolish !!!! Try researching the Clintons. You are the ignorant sheep!!!! You must like having smoke blown up your rear like the rest of the Clintons supporters !!!!

Jane Cushing, Ok.   January 24th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Is Obama an American born citizen.???? It concerns me as there are so many stories about him i dont think we have ever got the truth. If he is not an American born citizen why is he being allowed to run for our presidency.
We dont need a foreigner running our country.

brian   January 24th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

TEXAS FOR HILLARY

I'm glad I'm not the only one doing my own research. Some people just take what he says for gospel. I'm not one of them. I researched each candidate myself. Google is a wonderful tool.
You are right he did say he voted against the war, but he couldn't have voted against it because he wasn't in the US Senate in 2002. He made a speech in 2002 where he opposed the war and then in 2004 he said his possition on the Iraq war was the same as Pres. Bush's. Pres. Bush has been for the war from the start. Now he's opposed to it again.

I can't blame Clinton or any of the Senators that actually voted for the war because back then I was for it as well. Most of the country was. That is due to the lies told to us by Bush's Adm. She has since admitted to it being a mistake, I give her alot of credit for admitting it. We are human and we have all made mistakes, its how we learn.

He voted 130 "Present" and the answer he gave for doing that is BS.
His voting record in the US Senate is just as bad.

He voted against a 30% freeze cap on credit card inerest , because it was too high? What the heck was he thinking? That answer showed just how inexperienced he is.
He's for single payer on health care, then at the debate late week he argued he never said he was.

Then he goes and does business with a man who is being investigated by the Feds. It was known he was being investigated.

He goes back and forward so often, someting I don't think he knows what his stand is on any issue.

Renee   January 24th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Everyone!!! I just met Obama!! He is very awesome and down to earth!! It is time for some fresh blood in Washington!! Vote Obama '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Essentia   January 24th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

OBAMA IS THE BEST OF THEM ALL……BELIEVE IT,PERIOD,END OF STORY!!!

enomisa   January 24th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

First, Obama claims the republicans were the party of ideas for a big chunk of time. Then when called on the comment, he says that he never said those were GOOD ideas nor did he say he AGREED with those ideas. So one has to ask why didn't he simply say the republicans were the party of bad/poor ideas for a big chunk of time? I will tell you why. Obama wanted it to go both ways- he was appealing to republicans by invoking the name of their hero Reagan, and then he wanted to keep an out for himself by being able to say he never said those ideas were good.
Folks meet Obama the divider. Wait, maybe i really mean uniter. Huh???
Mark my words, Obama will divide the Democrats and will lose the election for us democrats. Stick with Hillary who tackles issues, not people.
Wake up and read the writing on the wall- Obama NEVER says what he means and apparently never means what he says.
Why isn't the media questioning his comment and subsequent negative ads?

Essentia   January 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

RESPONSE TO DAN,NJ.
THE TRUTH STANDS OUT LIKE OBAMA. IF YOU CAN NOT BE IN THE RIGHT POSITION AT THIS POLITICAL MOMENT,I SEE YOU AS ONE WHO IS BEHIND SCHEDULE TO HELP AMERICA OUT OF HER DEGENERATING POLITICAL ECONOMIC SITUATION.
ENJOY YOUR FRANCHISE TO VOTE,BUT WEIL NOT IN THE DAYS TO COME WHEN THE DOLLAR SHALL BE $2.00 TO THE EURO,GAS PRICE SHALL BE $4.00 PER GALLON(REGULAR). WE AMERICANS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TO BIASED TO SEE THE TRUTH,AFTER ALL WE WERE CONCEIVED IN SIN,BORN IN SIN AND REARED IN SIN SO THE TRUTH IS A MILLION MILES AWAY.
ENJOY!!!

James L   January 24th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Is this Star Trek. … or is Obama a "Change-Lean" . Suddenly he sounds just like everybody else.

TEXAN for HILLARY   January 24th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Dan, NJ

Obviousy, you missed what I wrote. Yes, now he does say he "opposes" the war.He didn't do that before. Even at the very first debates he was still saying, "I'm the only one up here on this stage who voted against the war." Obviously, he was told to change it. But the fact remains and I say this because I know people who are supporting him he do say he VOTED against the war. He did not! And, again, I wonder what he would have done if he had been faced with that decision. As we know, Monday morning quarterbacks are a dime a dozen! He can sway voters all he wants–he"ll never sway me. I look at issues. I "oppose" the war as well, but I am still behind Hillary. Why, well for starters because of the work and legislation she has introduced and spoken out on when it comes to children and women and Hispanics who ALSO left behing. As for the war–we are there and if your vote is going to go simply bacause of that then go for it. I look broader than that. Often packages can be deceiving because of the pretty paper and ribbon, but once you open the box the gift may not amount to much! Hillary will aways be a target, but she's got what it takes to take it on.

jp/michigan   January 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Let's talk about Obamas voting record. As state legislator , which was a part-time position, he voted 130 times "present". In his book AUDACITY OF HOPE (page 130) Obama explained that even as a minority legislator,"You must vote yes or no on whatever bill comes up, with the knowledge that it's unlikely to be a compromise that either you or your supporters consider fair and or just." Americans are searching for their next leader. That president will be faced with countless difficult decisions on numerous gray issues and voting "present" will not be an option. His voting record in the US Senate Since Jan. 6 ,2005 he has be absent , not voted 177 times out of 1086 votes. He was elected to represent the people of Illinois. So when search for our next leader forget the rhetoric, gender or skin color , we need someone who on day one can face the issues head on , make those tough decisions….

Billie   January 24th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

i pray its not Hillary as i would have to vote MC Cane makes me ill to think about it the Clintons are showing that win no matter the meny lies you tell people forget how you get there they make me as ill as the Republican s

Taran, San Diego, CA   January 24th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hillary's ad is founded in fact. For goodness sakes, anyone can read the Obama transcript for the interview and see EXACTLY what he said. He was clearly trying to pander to the Nevada Republicans to have them cross over to the Democratic caucus.

Obama's radio ad is founded in falsehoods. She NEVER said NAFTA was a "boon". Nevertheless, the Obama campaign keeps saying the same thing over and over again in hopes that it will stick. And for Obama, a Democrat, to say that Hillary will say and do anything to get elected is nothing more than a REPUBLICAN talking point! Obama is the divisive candidate, trying his best to divide and polarize the Democratic party. That's unfortunate. He would be better served sticking to his "hope" message; because what he's saying right now, ain't hope…..it's whiny, it's bitter, it's divisive.

Dan, NJ   January 24th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

TEXAN for Hillary,

You say you are an informed voter, and I'm sure that's true, but you seem to imply Obama has not addressed the isses or his record in the state senate or U.S. senate. All of this information has been made public and is readily available.

Concerning the Iraq war, Obama spoke out against it before the war. He doesn't say he did not vote for the war, he points out correctly that Hillary and Edwards did. Indeed, Hillary was one of the most hawkish Democrats as she was obviously trying to toughen her image for her presidential run. Calculated move that put personal ambition and bad judgment ahead of the country's best interests. And if you remember, after 9/11 Bush/s approval rating was in the 90's. It took a great deal of courage to go against Bush's policies in the face of those polling numbers. A courage Hillary did not (and likely does not) have.

One other point. Obama has done a very good job reaching independents, some Republicans and a large number of Democrats. Hillary alienates many Democrats, has done poorly with Independents, and is loathed by Republicans. Often times, rightly or wrongly, members of Congress (particularly the House) bend to the opinions of the people. The point is, talk is not cheap. A president who can sway the population and rally support across party lines is in a much better position to get things done.

Susan   January 24th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Been a registered Republican for twenty years and yesterday signed up with the Obama website.

Democrats - catch a clue!!!!

Obama is a once in a lifetime candidate.

IM Canadian   January 24th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

If Obama responds tit-for-tat, I see folks say he is whining and being distracted from the issues. If he does not go tit-for-tat then the same group of folks tend to say he's implicitly agreeing or simply too whimpy to stand up and shoot back. And, in this case especially, what is being overlooked is the idiocy of Clinton. She is essentially saying that Republicans cannot have good ideas and Democrats cannot agree with or ever give credit to a Republican idea. If you ever wondered how she would function as a President, there you go… She is dividing her own party in the leadership race, since a win for herself is the only outcome that matters to her. And, she has no capacity to work with the Republicans if she were President. She makes George Bush look outright collabotative.

dee   January 24th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Texas For Hillary

Face the music. Hillary is not ready

Voted for a war in Iraq, and then in 2007 voted for a War with Iran.

Same old experience is needed today.

Change

Good Comment!

However we need change

Obama 08

TEXAN for HILLARY   January 24th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Randy S. Lawton, OK:

I do not have blinders on. That is why I am not supporting Obama. I do not take people on face value. I look beyond the surface, and not just take what they say as gospel. Talk is cheap. I don't take sound bites nor the opinions of commentators and the media to help me decide whom to vote for. I invest time and energy in keeping up with the issues that affect me personally, my city, state, and the country. I also look at the entire picture and am not narrow-minded. I am not an uninformed voter. The more informed American voters are, the better. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case.

I do believe Obama cannot handle the political pressure. He is demonstrating just that. He comes across as the poor soul who is being attacked by untruths, etc. Harping on Bill Clinton. It's obvious that the media is manipulating this campaign–exaggerating and twisting everything that is said about him. In my opinion, President Clinton is a scapegoat. The media is giving the perception that Obma is the good guy. Good strategy I suppose. This way he can avoid addressing the real issues of this country, and what he has done and will do. Instead, he and his campaign can spend time complaining and working to convince the undecided voter how negative Hillary and her campaign and vote for him.

Obama I'm sure has made mistakes as well in his political career. It bothers me a great deal when he constantly said he "didn't vote for the war." He couldn't have, as he was a State senator and not a US Senator. That is misleading. Now, he says he "consistently opposed the war." But many people actually believe he voted against the war when in fact he couldn't vote. Some voters do not know the difference and he and his campaign has used to their advantage.

He is not perfect as he is being portrayed and you would like to believe.. Read Time Magazine article The Fresh Face by Joe Klien/10/15//06…. (He once–accidentally, he says–voted against a bill to "protect our children from sex offenders.") YOU, take your blinders off. It's amazing what you will find and discover.

Sig, Los Angeles CA   January 24th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Since when is defending yourself being a crybaby? Please people…

A voter   January 24th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

People are only voting fo Hillary because she is popular. It is a high-school mentality that will get her in the whitehouse. She is not the most experienced politician, like her supporters love to say, because she's only been in th US senate for two years! There are scores of longtime Democratic politicians with resumes longer than the listing of lies she has been spreading this campaign season.

The only reason she's a viable candidate is because of her popularity. So you people can keep folling yourself and thinking your voting in some 'amazingly experienced candidate,' but in reality you're not. Your voting in an ex-presidents wife because she was popular, and she became popular after being a public victim(Lewinsk)

So If you want to judge what has become of this country's critical thinking, you only need to look at this election.

Obama, by the way, has been proving his skills as a negotiator and an important legislator from day one. And just as our country starts to really fall apart, and just when we really need someone with his sort of skills, here comes hillary and the lie-machine and the American people just lap it up like dogs without a brain..

You will reap what you sow. This is only a popularity contest.

Carole CA   January 24th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Randy S. Lawton: Man, you sure have it all figured out, don't you? Too bad your logic is so obscured by your rabid fervor for Obama. All the people you singled out wrote legitimate articles. You are way to full of yourself. Your criticism of these folks was cheap, stupid, and verging on the hysterical. Get ahold of yourself, Man. Then maybe some of your opinions will carry at least some degree of credence.

AC   January 24th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Barack should stay on offense with all the mud he can grab. Over the last 15 years they've given him all the mud he needs and then some. This is it, he's gotta use it, or he will lay in their political wake just like everyone else who's ever confronted them. It is distressing to see the ease at which they can lie.
Barack is the better person who is trying to stay "above the fray", but they are successfully spinning this upstanding behavior as to make him look weak, and it's working. He can't allow her to slap him all over the stage.

He needs a knockout punch before Super Tuesday. He needs to break her down emotionally and make her snap for all the country to see, it can be done.
Don't worry about the female demographic, If they were voting for Hillary, they would never vote for a Republican anyway!.

michelle in Des Moines   January 24th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Pa guy So if Obama gets the nomination will you vote for a Republican? or will you just not vote?

Randy S. Lawton, OK   January 24th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Tony in Bama: 'Fraid you got it backwards, son. Obama didn't go into the gutter 'til he was dragged there by the Clinton BS machine.

Hailey: You said "Thank God the voters are smarter than the media and obama give them credit for."

After reading your rant, you are proving your own statement false. And I love the way you use terms like 'we' and 'no one' in your rant. Sounds more like your personal opinion, misguided and ignorant of reality as it may be.

Pa Guy: Maybe Hillary supporters won't vote for Obama should he be the nominee, but I guarantee that Obama supporters will vote GOP should Hillary become the nominee.

TEXAN for HILLARY: What do you mean he can't handle the pressure? That is exactly what he is doing with his counter-ad. He is responding to and handling the pressure. That is how it's done in Political campaigns. Take off your blinders and open your mind. It's amazing what you might discover.

TN: You're not a SMART 76 YEARS OLD; you're a narrowminded, frustrated, manhating female who would vote for the first woman to have a shot at the office, regardless of merit. The fact that you say you've heard all the answers you care to speaks volumes. So close your ears and close your mind and waste your vote.

Jim, Youngwood, Pennsylvania   January 24th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Obama said he would not run again because his wife wouldn't let him if he loses now. What kind of fight and leadership is that. If he can't even stand up to his own wife and say I'm in this for the long haul regardless of winning or losing the nomination, than how is he going to stand up against the Republicans? Oh I'm sure Barak will once again claim that he never said that or that wasn't what he meant. Why does such a wimp sound so familiar? Oh that's right—it was the wimp the Democrats nominated in 2004: JOHN KERRY (who now gave his wimpy whiny support to Obama).

Barak in 08 = Republican President in 09, 10, 11, 12

I don't want to squander the best chance we have at correcting yet another failed Bush Presidency. Of course, if we had nominated someone stronger in 04, we may have been well on our way to fixing the Bush mess. But Alas, we had Kerry and his supporters (who are now Obama supporters) helping the Republicans win in 2004.

George from Minneapolis   January 24th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Hillary Clinton does not have the character to be president. Oh, I forgot one does not need character to be the president, so she will fit right in with George Bush. Hillary wont change a thing. If you like George Bush vote for Hillary Clinton.

dee   January 24th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Scott Tas Australia

Vote for Edwards, that takes a vote away from clinton

Obama 08

he a wimp if he does not respond
thats what happen to Kerry with President bush

If the information is not accurate he should speak out.

She voted for war with iraq and now voted again for war with Iran

Her experience is old, broken and irrelevant.

Obama 08

South Carolina lost more factory jobs than any other state besides MI, due to the Clinton NAFTA Treaty.

We need change from Day one, not more of the same.

obama 08

experiece is nothing when you vote for a War twice!

MC   January 24th, 2008 10:30 am ET

To All Obama posters:

We understand what is going on here. We are all frustrated that some people cannot look at what really happened objectively. We see the games that "Billary" Plays. I personally have lost ALL repect for Hillary. She had the chance to really do something good but she is so "Blinded" by her run for the President that she can't even see straight. Obama has been forced to defend himself and some people see that as "Whinning" or being a "Cry Baby". So now we are going to stoop to name calling and do things the same old way.

Let her have the White House it is in such shambles, why would we want Obama to inherit that mess????

All we wanted was for someone to campaign fairly, Unite the Party's to get things done and to address the concerns of the American people.

bill hopen   January 24th, 2008 10:30 am ET

the truth must be spoken! go Obama!
Clinton' lies will wake up their supporters very soon!

TN.   January 24th, 2008 10:28 am ET

There is no difference between black, white , red, or yellow, MEN. You all think the same and act the same WHEN IT COMES TO POWER!!!!. - I THINK IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE GENDER —YOU HAVE HAD YOUR CHANCE AS HEAD OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY FOR MANY YEARS.(AND YOU HAVE REALLY MESSED UP THIS WORLD.) , WOMEN OF ALL COLORS KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE. . HILLARY IS SMART,A GOOD PERSON, STOOD BY HER MAN !! AND HAS EXPERIENCE TO MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTIOIN FOR OUR COUNTRY. DON"T BOTHER TO ANSWER - JUST THINK ABOUT IT,–BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD ALL THE ANSWERS -I CARE TO HEAR. SINGED - A SMART 76 YEARS OLD , SO THERE.,.

anonymous   January 24th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Bill Clinton is the ex-president, why do we care what he says? if there is any african american that doesn't think that now is the time for an intelligent, well spoken, isssue addressing, african american to be president should read the Willie Lynch letter, or do you even know who that is. do the research people and come together for once in your life. For decades you have being voting, now is the time to make it really count. MLK, had the dream and yes dreams really can come true. Obama is not only the best canidate, but the best of the best for this United States.

Okechukwu J. Diala   January 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

That is democry in democratic party ? am only watching whatl happens at the end- peoples choice. That wil help me figure what America has become of.

TEXAN for HILLARY!   January 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Did Obama and his supporters honestly believe that his campaign journey was completely hands off! If he cannot put up with the pressure then he should not be in the presidential race. At least Hilliary knows what it's like and has the polticial courage to face it and endure it. And, he wants to get the nomination and then be President–shoot he can't handle the pressure now he'll crumble when the GOP come at him. I think he's spent too much trying to impress people of his "greatness" but in reality he's not up to handling the pressure of a political campaign much less the presidency. Obama, go home!

AJ - Montpelier   January 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Amy in Cincy posted:
"If I hear one more person call Obama a cry baby, I'm going to puke."

Puke away Amy. Obama is a crybaby. Obama has no trouble dishing it out, but when it gets slung back into his face, all he does is whine. His supporters do as well. This man is as dirty as they come and does not shrink from slinging mud. Obama has been the most Party polarizing figure in the Democratic party in my lifetime. Should he win the nomination (yeah, like thats going to happen!) Hillary suporters wont vote for him and vice versa. That will stick us with at least 4 more years and probably 8 of a Republican White House. That paints a pretty picture doesnt it?

His was supposed to be the campaign of hope. He has me hoping all right. Hoping that he gets run over by a bus…

Dave   January 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Why are people calling Obama a whiner? He is just trying to put light to the Clinton's many many lies. And, by the way, who the the queen of crocodile tears in new hampshire. Obama didn't send his pundits to call her out, although we could all see how fake she was being.
Here is what intelligent people saw from her performance.
"Waa Waa, I want to be president. I miss living in the whitehouse. Oh boo hoo."

Jamie, PA   January 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

I am a supporter of Sen. Obama, but feel that Hillary is invincible. Sen. Obama is honest, optimistic and inspiring— but weak! Hillary is deceitful, dishonest, and selfish- but definitely a powerhouse! She is very skillful at manipulating Hispanics and females (Hillary can produce tears– and yes, females buy it and she is promising illegal immigrants (primarily Hispanics) all these wonderful things– including driver licenses– and of course they buy it) . Wow, what gullible factions. All the while, African Americans get to sit in the back seat again.

I saw the S.C. debate and thought to myself– there are many things Obama can bring up and address, but instead he was on the defense almost the whole time– obviously not prepared for Hillary's rapid fire. I am convinced that the Clintons can get away with murder, if they want to! I despise both Hillary and the Republicans. It will be a wonderful competition in the November to see which axis of evil is more powerful.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   January 24th, 2008 10:06 am ET

The problem with running for office is that there are many ways to take things out of context. It would be nice if that wasn't done, but it will be. Obama is taking steps to fight what he believes are things taken out of contex that make him look bad. Clinton is doing that as well.

John Kerry provided the lesson. When Kerry was running for president, he ignored those from the swift boat group. I read that book that they put out. If Kerry had been running in the 1980's, he'd be toast, but it was not. The Kerry lesson is that you need to answer attacks quickly. These two are starting to do this.

Renee' Va.   January 24th, 2008 9:56 am ET

To Norman
Thanks for using my adlib word even if it was out of context. For everybody else who wants to know the truth go to factcheck.com. They both have distorted the facts good souce for getting to the truth. I have noticed several other sources correcting the mis-statements from the candidates so why the supporters so angry? Hillary supporters are a bit too much because the Clintons have always been known to lie! Calling Obama names just won't conceal that fact.

Neel ny, ny   January 24th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Amy in Cincy- Obama is real cry baby:)

Steve, Pennsylvania   January 24th, 2008 9:45 am ET

I have a question for the anti-Obama people: do you really think that the American people are stupid enough to be affected by your pathetic emphasis on his middle name?

Tom   January 24th, 2008 9:42 am ET

A great uniter? Hes ripping the democratic party apart, not hillary. Obama's a fraud with zero chance of beating the republicans.

Jim   January 24th, 2008 9:40 am ET

I just saw the clip of the Clintons dancing on stage, laughing and having such a good time. It must be nice not to have any worries about money. How did they ever get so wealthy? Then I read the next CNN artical about the auto industry loosing more good paying jobs. This was the result of NAFTA and was signed into law by a democrat who promised change. He said it was time for America to turn the page and go from an Industrial country to a " service country". This was a Republican bill that needed to be defeted by whomever we elected. Where did this poor boy from Arkansas get the money to run such along expensive campaign? Wallmarts name was brought up during the debates, will we hear more about that in the future? This great country has been bought and paid for by special interest groups, It sure would be interesting if all candidates would list there donaters after each television ad. Bill, could you and your wife tell us more about those service jobs? Remember the words of Ross Perot? He was right on the money!
ITS TIME TO TURN THE PAGE ON THE CLINTONS!

Khwaty   January 24th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Obama must answer questions, what he stands for instead of pointing people who ask him questions to go to his website and read.

His negative campaign against Hillary is bad, he's losing supporters. The problem with Obama he wanted to be everything to everyone, whatever he says, no one must question him; he's a typical college professor. As far as Obama is concern he's the voice of authority, you all must bow down to him, he's above you.

I'm Edwards supporter. Someone has to stand up and tell Obama to put a lid on it and talk about issues that matters to the American people, not this childish bickerings and negative attacks he's busy doing with Hillary since February 2007, his first negative attack against Hillary printed in UK newspaper. It took forever for Hillary to respond to his negative attacks and when she did he cried like a baby, use it to send emails to his supporters asking for campaign donation. My candidate was guilty too in attacking Hillary but not as severe as Obama.

Jim, Youngwood, Pennsylvania   January 24th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Once again the only thing Obama changes is his answers (or should I say lack of answers) to the same questions. So much for his cheery campaign of change. It's amazing how he fails to take ownership for anything he says or does! That's not change Barak! I guess Oprah can't bail you out of this one!

Bill   January 24th, 2008 9:29 am ET

All Obama is doing is setting the record straight and defending himself from false allegations put forth by Hillary. Does Hillay and Bill really think anyone will vote for them now in the general election?

foreigner in US   January 24th, 2008 9:27 am ET

Some Americans are basically ignorant. A pity, because these ignorants actually go and vote. The truth is Americans don't notice or react to positive or optimism in politics( Obama should have won New Hampshire and Nevada if so). It is the dirty tactics that get their attention. Of course Obama should respond and set the record straight but in doing so, he risks losing votes not because he 'went negative'( do some people even know what that means?) but because of the ignorance of some voters. My advice is, 'follow the news and course of events , then make your own decision' ,don't be lazy and depend on opinion writers decide for you.
If you did you will see that Obama has never made personal attacks and insults and mischaracterizations as much as is being made against him. He is the new face and that's why it is a challenge to him to defend himself as well as let his message out.But then again, agree with the early poster. It was the same ignorant voters that got Bush elected TWICE!!

Debra   January 24th, 2008 9:24 am ET

Obama has to dispute the lies otherwise people will believe them. We need Obama in the White House to change the course of history. We're on the wrong path, both in America and worldwide.
Too bad the Clintons are such LIARS. Their attacks will only devide the Democratic party in the end, so whoever is nominated will not get the votes of their opponents supporters. I now despise the Clintons and will vote republican if she's nominated. At least McCain is honest.

Truth Squad   January 24th, 2008 9:17 am ET

this is Clintons fault. What is a Candidate left to do but defend themself? She asked for this and (apparently) will go down for this.

Taylor   January 24th, 2008 9:17 am ET

I heard on MSNBC today that Obama's explaination for his "present" votes were he pushed the wrong button. Where is CNN's reporting on this? I don't want someone that can't push the correct button running the country.

Jenny, Worcester MA   January 24th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Way to go, Obama.
Expose Lies while pointing out specifics of each candidate's ideas.
two birds with one stone.
well done.
keep it going!!!
never forget to SUBSTANTIATE your message.
DROP empty words like "HOPE" and "UNITY".
just spell out WHAT exactly you want to do, WHY, and HOW.
and point out WHAT your competition has done and wants to do, and HOW.

Ray   January 24th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Guess it's time to puke Amy becasue thats all Obama has done. He dosen't know how hard it is to run fro President. Just some fancy speech's are not going to lock in a win for you. He needs 8 years as VP then he will be ready. Its a win win for ALL of us. We will have 16 years in control.

Clinton/Obama!!

Lucas, Columbia, SC   January 24th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Obama is responding, just as he should. The quote was selectively edited, which is a polite way of noting that the Clinton campaign is lying.

Take this example:

Pretend we are having a conversation about a particularly nasty video game.
I say "It is good to kick puppies. I can't believe that there is a video game out there in which it is good to kick puppies, that you actually score points for kicking puppies."
Then you run an ad that says that I said it was "good to kick puppies."

Same thing as what the Clintons are doing. Enough of that kind of politics.

Amy in Iowa   January 24th, 2008 9:07 am ET

This is all Rove type politics the Clintons are playing. The Clinton campaign has done their best to put race into this race. Obama is the candidate of all people and has never been about race. In fact, Obama is both White and Black. But the Clintons are trying to make him the Black candidate and divide the vote. The Clintons are willing to do ANYTHING to get back in the White House.

Obama is simply responding to their nastiness. It is sickening how the Clintons have thrown it out there, and then playing innocent. I see through it and Hillary has lost my vote.

Lisa Salt Lake City UT   January 24th, 2008 9:05 am ET

It seems that the Clinton fans are either paid staff who are repeating their mantra over and over as frequently as possible in as many websites as possible or they are simply "dittoheads" and cannot come up with an original thought themselves. Why the sudden "crybaby" label and "frustrated" label being used on Obama? Isn't it strange that no one called Hillary a crybaby for actually crying because she was afraid that she was going to lose?

What about poor Edwards who is simply dying for some attention, any attention - and yet no one cares what he has to say? No one calls him a crybaby, because he isn't a threat in the race.

Funny how the Clintons labeled Obama as "ambitious" (for his Kindergarten goal), then he was lazy. They called him "too nice" to get anything done, (And Edwards wanted to convince everyone that he is the FIGHTER - who spent his entire life FIGHTING as a lawyer), now Obama is "not nice". Clintons called Obama naive, and then they said that he was the candidate for the establishment.

Clintons will keep throwing as many labels as they can at him and see which ones will stick.

The label that I believe will stick for Obama - is President!

Enough said.   January 24th, 2008 9:05 am ET

CNN is back to censoring Clinton supporters. This is why the posts are 70% obama favored. I have posts going back from 8 hrs ago that STILL read 'waiting to be moderated' .

CNN ……………the ALL OBAMA NETWORK.

Dan, NJ   January 24th, 2008 9:00 am ET

HILLARY SUPPORTERS,

I am reading Brokow's book. Yesterday I got to the section on Hillary. It is a very flattering portrayal of her. IT INCLUDES ABOUT TWO PARAGRAPHS OF QUOTES FROM HER PRAISING REAGAN. She thinks she can say anything in the press and sheep like you won't check the facts.

Go to the book store, read her comments for yourself and then ask why YOUR candidate is lying to you. My guess is she is a political opportunist who will say or do anything to get elected. But that may depend on what the definition of "is" is.

checkthisout   January 24th, 2008 8:57 am ET

This is what happens in the Kitchen !!!

Pretty entertaining, so far. I 'm loving it !!!

Let nobody complain it is too hot !!!

Will the Democrats self destruct ? Will the Republicans benefit from this?

Will there be an opening for an Independent?

OR shall we find out who is the survivor and the fittest of the fittest?

Suspense, Suspense.

Keep on watching CNN.

Helen   January 24th, 2008 8:56 am ET

Obama is a cry baby

Janet   January 24th, 2008 8:53 am ET

Instead of making negative comments about the candidates why don't you go to factcheck.org and see who is telling the truth. The Clinton supporters may be surprised. An educated voter and Barack Obama supporter .

A voter   January 24th, 2008 8:52 am ET

These Hillary supporters keep calling Obama a cry baby, but i can only think of one candidate who actually 'teared-up' on television this campaign season, and that was Hillary.

And as for experience, Obama has more years in elected office than Hillary 2x a state senator and 1x Us senator . And as for toughness, how is Hilary tough when she needs her aging husband and black celebrities to fight her battles for her, she cant even do it herself, such a weakling she is.

And as for experience, Harry Reid, nancy Pelosi, Senator Leahy, Al Gore, John Kerry, and a host of other Democrats have way more years experience than Hillary does, and they are also less divisive figures. And if this election is any indication, they are probably better people than she is.

So let's be honest, Hillary is neither the most experienced nor is she the best "example" of a good Democrat. She is simply more popular. And that is what her election is really based on. Her popularity. So all you hillary lovers can stop all your nonsense claims about her, and just admit that this is a popularity contest and nothing more. '

Her experience is laughable compared to so many othe senior democrats.

lavelle Rochester,ny   January 24th, 2008 8:46 am ET

Come on Hillary folks now Obama is crying? Are you blind or just plane dumb? The Media knows who's doing the attacking plus they also know who they want to win the nomination. If Obama just sits there and let the Clinton hammer false truths Obama would lose and look weak. Then the Clinton dynasty will sit there and act as though they are some how the victims. Obama is doing what he's supposed to do!

Pa Guy   January 24th, 2008 8:45 am ET

Obama is delusional. He actually believes in his own “Fairytale” that he will get Hillary's votes when he is nominated. I am a lifelong, hard core democrat, and, if he thinks I, or the majority of Hillary supporters will be running to the voting booth to support him, he got a big surprise coming. Racism was initially injected in the media by Sharpton, Clyburn, and Brazile by questioning former President Clinton remarks about Obama’s view on Iraq being a fairytale. With all this division going on, maybe America is ready for an Afro-American President. We need to get back to issues plaguing the U.S. Candidates need tell us their ideas, tell us their plans, and tell us how they are going to implement them. Let the voters compare and contrast and decide whose experience will get us out of the mess.

Elizabeth   January 24th, 2008 8:39 am ET

Go Obama Hope you go all the way to the White House!
I find it very unfair that Bill Clinton is campaigning with Hilary trying to help her win the elections, they will say and do whatever it takes to win simple as that, they just want to be back in the White House! They are playing a real 'dirty' game of politics by trying to criticize Obama at every opportunity.
I am so impressed and inspired by Obama and feel he would be a brilliant president. I hope the American people vote for change vote for Obama.

Elizabeth
Sydney
Australia

michelle in Des Moines   January 24th, 2008 8:38 am ET

Every vote for Hilary is bringing McCain one step closer to the white house. Look at the polls people, she can't beat McCain because she can not get the independent vote, Obama can. Do democrats want to win the primaries or the presidency? Cuz you know that Republicans will all band behind whomever they elect, as will the Democrats however all the new and young people Obama brought in will not support Hillary. I talk with my sons and the pals, ages 20-18 all of whom support Obama and all say they will vote McCain if Obama does not get the nomination. Think people the future of our country is talking and its saying they are sick of the Clinton's. If the Clinton's keep this up and alienate the future of our country that will give the Republicans 4-8 more years in office and that will be a fitting end to the Clinton's legacy for America. Scandal coming in and scandal going out.

Roger   January 24th, 2008 8:36 am ET

He should just tell it like it is - "If you vote to put Hillary in the White House, Hillary will vote to send your son to Iran, and she will vote to send your job to Mexico".

Sad to Say   January 24th, 2008 8:34 am ET

I wish the democratic children would go to school and leave the business of the day to grown folks. You have a limited vocabulary and are so focused on how Obama acts instead of how you sound with your childish comments and statements. Which are so unbecoming when most of us are really serious about what is happening inside the democratic party. What a shame you just jump in defending Hillary which is fine but at least defend her record attacking Obama does not justify to me that she is the better candidate. You want to defend her fine get specific give me the straight facts not silly childish playground name calling comments. Truthfully I don't think you can!

Amy in Cincy   January 24th, 2008 8:29 am ET

If I hear one more person call Obama a cry baby, I'm going to puke. I suppose he is supposed to just let the Clinton machine roll all over him agian and again and again. The Clintons have made it IMPOSSIBLE for Obama to "be above the bickering". Here's the sad thing…a good deal of the American public have no idea what the real issues are, and will vote based on an ad or name recognition, so yes, it is necessary for Obama to set the record straight when he has been consistantly mischaracterized by the Clintons. For those of you who insist upon calling Obama a cry baby etc, first of all, please be a little more creative, and secondly, realize that the Clintons are the ones who have writtent he book on dirty politics…

Ohio   January 24th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Obama is whining and doing the same thing everybody else is. He is great at playing the victim. What a baby.

Hillary 08

Check the Clinton Record   January 24th, 2008 8:26 am ET

CNN is irresponsible to keep even discretely spreading the "muslim" slander when they have investigated and proven them FALSE? If these comments are moderated, they should be moderated for truth. Carol's comment does nothing more then perpetuate this false claim, exactly what the Clintons want their "supporters to do. Pathetic!

Mart from Chicago   January 24th, 2008 8:21 am ET

As I said many times, dont generalize people. I am voting for Hillary not Bill!. So no matter how much you hate Bill, it doesnt matter, Hillary is running. Who's to say Bill was a president and Hillary was behind the whole thing telling Bill what to do or the other way around.. Stop with the stupid conspiracy theories you Pro-Obama-ers have towards the Clintons.

And for James and all Republicans out there, whoever gets the nomination of the 3 Democratic candidates, they will kick any of the Republican candidates easily, whoever it is. and FYI, Bush didnt get popular votes in 2004, but he won. And as far as I know, Bill is a former president when you claim he didn't get as much vote as Al Gore or Kerry. And apparently they both didnt get a chance to be a president unline Bill… so i think the record speak for itself…

Sabrina   January 24th, 2008 8:08 am ET

Obama is like any other person running for office, I remember when he was behind, all the pundid kept saying he had to go negative- why is it ok for him but not the Clintons, seems like a double standard to me. All the media act if we have to treat him with kid gloves because he black, everything is always turns into race. Sorry I vote for the best person that has experience. He is just to thin skin. What is he going to do when the the other side start attacking him, They are really going to tear him apart and he will be crying like a baby. Go Hillary!

tmd   January 24th, 2008 8:07 am ET

I find it sad that Obama has to spend his time refuting the Clinton lies rather than talking about the issues that concern America. The two parties in Washington have spent the past 15 years (hmmm…who was president then?) fighting against each other rather than working together to get things done. It's time for the people of this country to wake up and elect a president who can do away with the US vs THEM mentality of our government. And that candidate certainly isn't the one who repeatedly states "I am most qualified to fight the Republicans".

Wayne, Greenville TX   January 24th, 2008 7:59 am ET

Barack Obama keeps looking better and better to me.

Greg in OH   January 24th, 2008 7:58 am ET

carol,,

That is because people keep asking him if he is a Muslim with this smear emails going around and stupid people believing them.

Helen   January 24th, 2008 7:54 am ET

I saw a clip on Countdown on msnbc last night were obama did a radio spot in SC where he said his voters would not vote for Hillary BUT her voters would vote for him. So i have a question, WHO IS TRYING TO DIVIDE THE DEM.PARTY.?Iam a lifelong dem.He or no one else owms me.I can only speak for myself & i know i will not vote for him.I know he is the media darlin,but i can think for myself.
CNN i don't guess this get in either.

Jeanine   January 24th, 2008 7:50 am ET

My theory: I believe the Clintons had this whole Presidential race planned before Pres. Clinton left office. In his disgraceful moment with that White House Aide, he lost it. He lost the power to think for himself as soon as he got caught. No woman in her right mind would stand by her man without some sort of retribution! Hillary Clinton got hers. She must have told him that since he wanted to act like a man of dishonor he should use his talents to work for her! So what did she do? She established herself a seat in Washington. She sent Bill out to the area that would do her the most good and get the votes she needs….Harlem. What better way to work up some votes than to put him to work for her and gather as much African American votes as possible! Next, she decides to run for the Presidency. Mystery is solved. I think not. Plan is more like it. Of course he does care about getting out there and campaigning for her. He had better. He owes her big time. I call it shrewd and cunning on her part. Is she really willing to work for the people like she says? I think not. It is all about power. Here is a woman scorned in front of all the world to see. She needs to get her dignity back and what better way than to make him work for her. One problem came up. Barack Obama. She did not count on an African American running against her. So what does she do?She pulls the race card on Obama that way the eyes are off of what she really did….put the former president of the US out on front street.

Jufus, Milwaukee, WI   January 24th, 2008 7:50 am ET

This could have been a fairly reasonable election cycle if dah dude dat speaks in paragraphs, I'm sorry, books, would have bothered to get some experience before he decided to further divide America along racial lines…

Boisedem   January 24th, 2008 7:40 am ET

Hillary (and Bill's) recent antics are the exact reason we need real change in Washington. It's obvious she has no substance and vision to offer the American people, otherwise we'd be hearing about it. Go Obama!

Ben, Cleveland, OH   January 24th, 2008 7:38 am ET

Sounds like a truthful add to me.

ALex   January 24th, 2008 7:36 am ET

The Media support the CLINTONS and ask the CLINTONS to critisize them. As if nobody will understand. All substantive things go the CLINTONS' way and the others the Obama's way.

Hailey   January 24th, 2008 7:31 am ET

Obamas has been crying since he lost every primary since Iowa, where 17yr olds (who can’t vote in general election) and Bill Richardson supporters put him over the top, otherwise he would have lost there too. The media has told the country that SC is a racist black only vote. So why would anyone other than the only 1/2 black candidate stay there. John Edwards is wasting his time in SC per the media. I don't think that ALL SC voters are as racist and naive as the media wants to portray them. It’s an attempt to help Obama because his camp has made fools of the media. It took voters and an ex-president to bring his terrible senate record, bush/Chaney backing, republican loving, lack of good judgment and inexperience out in the open when the media tried to hide it. Frankly we are tired of obama crying! If he crashes so quickly because he’s getting caught with corrupt campaigning funds with Rezko etc… what would he do when foreign leaders come at him? Run crying too, or call Oprah for help? …Just what we cannot afford to take a chance on. Giving pre-written church speeches does not make a President. And having his wife, Michelle Obama stumping throwing out racial comments is disgusting! No one sees her as first lady material; we don’t even see her as a lady! No one was crying when obama camp was attacking Hillary? And ALL the media treating her unfairly. She has proven that she is a strong leader after all the attacks she has endured and over come. Thank God the voters are smarter than the media and obama give them credit for. DONT WASTE VOTES ON OBAMAS, WE DONT NEED A RACIST IN THE WHITE HOUSE

DMW, Roeland Park, KS   January 24th, 2008 7:31 am ET

Obama, the great uniter, say what? I am glad these types of ads come out because people can see that Obama is just like the Washingtion establishment he claims he wants to change. He is a politician, no better than Hillary. Now we are all seeing the truth, finally. Yet, the media will try to help Obama spin it into the notion that he has to do this because Hillary is such a bad woman.

If everyone is realistic, they can go back to the beginning of the campaign and see that Obama or his supporters started all of the name calling. Hillary has the right to defend herself; and now Obama is out in the open instead of being covert as he tried to be in the beginning.

I love this political season. One of the best in a long time.

Susan   January 24th, 2008 7:31 am ET

Hillary Clinton is such a fraud. Thank God Obama is standing up to the Queen of Mean. She's just mad because the nomination wasn't handed to her. Obama has to fight both the Clintons and that is NOT FAIR! They want to be co-president…Is it never about Bill? Hillary supporters if you don't get that..you truly are blind.

Best Hillary quote to date..the Obama campaign has filed a complaint against the Clintons' campaign in the Nevada primary. Her advice to her campaign workers,

"It's not illegal unless they tell you so." - Hillary Rodham Clinton

Priceless…and a preview of things to come in ANOTHER Clinton White House.

Hailey   January 24th, 2008 7:29 am ET

Obamas has been crying since he lost every primary since Iowa, where 17yr olds ( who cant vote in general election) and Bill Richardson supporters put him over the top, otherwise he would have lost there too. The media has told the country that SC is a racist black only vote. So why would anyone other than the only 1/2 black candidate stay there. John Edwards is wasting his time in SC per the media. I don't think that ALL SC voters are as racist and nieve as the media wants to portray them. Its an attempt to help Obama because his camp has made fools of the media. It took voters and an ex-president to bring his terrible senste record, bush/chaney backing, republican lovin, lack of good judgement and inexperience out in the open when the media tried to hide it. Frankly we are tired of obama crying! If he crashes so quickly becuase hes getting caught with corrupt campagining funds with Rezko etc… what would he do when foriegn leaders come at him? run crying too, or call oprah for help? …Just what we cannot afford to take a chance on. Giving pre-written church speechs does not make a President. and having his wife, Michelle Obama stumping throwing out racial comments is disgusting! No one sees her as first lady material, we dont even see her as a lady! No one was crying when obama camp was attacking Hillary? and ALL the media treating her unfairly. She has proven that she is a strong leader after all the attacks she has endured and over come. Thank God the voters are smarter than the media and obama give them credit for. DONT WASTE VOTES ON OBAMAS, WE DONT NEED A RACIST IN THE WHITE HOUSE

Renee   January 24th, 2008 7:24 am ET

The Clintons need to stop causing trouble and if Obama don't respond the people will think it to be true. The Clintons plays unfair I wish Obama would not respond to the Clintons's attacks. and on the other hand if Obams doesn't respond the voter will think it is the truth. The Clintons want to be elected so bad untill they will stop at nothing.

NYC, New Yorker, NY   January 24th, 2008 7:21 am ET

For all those people that say Barack Hussein Obama is a saint . Well he is not.Obama people blocked Stephen Colbert from running S.C. for President. and you guys accuse HRC from disinfrachinsing ppl for Obama in nevada.
Wake Up. Obama is just another poltitican

NORMAN   January 24th, 2008 7:20 am ET

O - h shut up

B - e man enough

A - d lib will take you nowhere

M - ucho talk but no action

A - y yay yay yay yay HUSSEIN OBAMA GUY !!!

Janet   January 24th, 2008 7:16 am ET

Barack Obama ia an honorable man. When the Clintons attacked he stayed above it as long as possible. The attacks kept coming. I live in NH and right before the primary I received (along with every other Democrat and Independent in NH) absolutely false information on a flyer in the mail from the Hillary Clinton campaign about Barack Obama. It was signed by 3 female members of the NH House of Representatives. These 3 women are now saying that they never should have signed the flyer because the information was false. (If you don't believe me check it out for yourself at WMUR.com) Barack Obama has no choice but to defend himself. Is Hillary Clinton the kind of person you want to be running this country? Don't you think we've had enough of this "George W. Bush" behavior? I think so. Barack Obama has my vote.

AJ - Montpelier   January 24th, 2008 6:56 am ET

These are the politics of change and hope?
This is the way Obama brings people together?
This man is a dispicable human being. It is Obama who will do and say anything to get elected.

Tony, Enterprise, Alabama   January 24th, 2008 6:52 am ET

Senator Obama has been calling Senator Clinton names from the beginning.

His negative campaigning has been a mainstay for him. Politics of HOPE, what a joke!

I wish she hadn't gotten down in the gutter with him, but I guess that is still what politics in America is all about.

As one pundit said recently "pot meet kettle".

Clinton '08

Nando   January 24th, 2008 6:50 am ET

RUMBLE YOUNG MAN RUMBLE

OBAMA 08,12

Thousands of miles away in Ireland...   January 24th, 2008 6:41 am ET

Well said Canada eh! You have echoed what the world feels about the American electorate.

And just so you know…over here we all live in one-roomed thatched cottages with a herd of cattle at one end to keep us warm and a colony of leprechauns at the bottom of the garden. No electric, never heard of the internet… **LOL**

JJ Monterey, CA   January 24th, 2008 6:41 am ET

oh wait we forgot — is this like 20 questions :)

we have a question for Senator Obama. where's Oprah been and is she going to be joining you on the road again soon? go go Oprah. yay we love you. JJ&jr

MB, Louisiana   January 24th, 2008 6:30 am ET

Sigh: I gues the candidate of "change" isn't so much about change as about playing the usual political games.

But seriously people, this is politics. They are both going to do whatever they can to get elected. If you think Obama is some paragon of virtue that won't stoop to the same political maneuvers as others, then you are sadly mistaken. This man is from IL, known for it's nasty politics.

The HillBillies!   January 24th, 2008 6:23 am ET

What you see on the campaign trail is what you will see in the White House if Hillbilly gets elected. Aren't we tired of a President who lies, cheats, misinforms, bullies, and is only for self?? This is the type of president HillBilly will be! Voting for HillBilly is the same as voting for a Republican. I am so sick of their lies!

South Carolinians I hope you see that HillBilly has deserted you because she thinks she is going to lose. If she really cared she would be there talking to you all instead of leaving it to her husband and child. I hope you can see she does not care about any of you and if she is President she will not care then either.

Mark, Wilkes Barre PA   January 24th, 2008 6:19 am ET

To the monitor,,, you posted the comment from canada,,,,You really should allow a response comment,,, simply removing " canada eh!'s comment after it was allowed to post for 24 hours and then not allowing my resonse wont due in this case,, every ones oppinion should be valued even outside oppinion,, BUT,, this was way more than just oppinion wasn't it ????

Mark, Wilkes Barre PA   January 24th, 2008 6:07 am ET

canada EH ! and next time you book a vacation,,, remember,, our beaches are already over- crowded with your neibors as well as all the hotel rooms at Disney World. Please book your next beach vacation at the Bering straight,, Your comments on our nation are about as valued as your rude behavior at our popular vacation sites

Mark, Wilkes Barre PA   January 24th, 2008 5:57 am ET

the back and forth attack and retaliation between Obama and Hillary has already sunk them for the general election. Who in there right mind would want 4 to 8 more years of what appears on the surface to be life timers of politics argueing over who's the greatest politician rather than who's the best candidate to lead our nation ???? mean while John Edwards is on the letterman show looking like he's having FUN with this campain. The republicans are shaking hands after events and stating publicly how they are proud of each other for running clean and respectful campains so far into this election. Obama and Clinton have nothing new to offer,,,, If you think its bad now,, wait till the general election comes into full swing. remember what is being said by these two now,, You Will be shocked at how different they sound ( and not in a good way ) in the general election

Dusacre   January 24th, 2008 5:47 am ET

The devil himself can come and vote for Hillary, He may even bring all his armies. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Bill Clinton may yell at reporters, he may even bark. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Hillary and Bill Clinton may say all kind of lies and use all kind of dirty tactics to destroy their opponents. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Marketers and political strategists may repackage Hillary Clinton and sell her to us. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

All Clinton supporters can vote for her as long as they want. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Why?

Americans in the vast majority are people with a good judgment. They know and see what the Clintons are.

Billary is Back   January 24th, 2008 5:44 am ET

Check out the comment Hillary made when advising her campaign workers on what actions to in Nevada..this is priceless, "It's not illegal unless they tell you it's illegal." It's the Clinton "proud ot be unethical" roadshow…again!

Booty Call Bill needs to sit down and take a breath….is it ALWAYS about him? Oh that's right it depends on what is, is… Hillary needs to stand on her own two feet. She is weak and pathetic. I'm so sick of the Clintons..they will say anything and do anything to get elected. Sadly they are supported by people who are too blind to see these two for what they are…dysfunctional, co-dependent and polarizing.

Our country deserves better..we need a leader with a vision and one who can bring this country together….we deserve better than the Clintons as co-presidents. That is exactly what we would be getting….how frightening is that.

Ann Aloha Independent Thinker,PA   January 24th, 2008 5:43 am ET

CNN's Darling Candidate is crying foul!!!
Poor Edwards and Cinton

Maeve   January 24th, 2008 5:34 am ET

Geesh. Obama was seeming like the bigger person when he was staying above the fray. Now, he looks like just another politician.

I guess congratulations should go to the Clinton camp. At least they knocked Obama off that pedestal he built for himself and revealed that little halo of his to be made out of only tin foil.

Now, if only the media would do its job of reporting and lay off the interpretation and spin. They sound like a bunch of frustrated soap opera writers, for pete's sake.

Xavier, Washington DC   January 24th, 2008 5:30 am ET

While I understand his need to rebut Hillary's attacks, I think he is going to lose some voters by continuing to go negative. After all, he started his campaign on the promise of a new kind of politics. Although unwarranted, Hillary has eight years of goodwill to rely on, whereas Obama does not. She can afford to be negative, but the candidate of hope is starting to look just like another politician. Sad.

Kingsley   January 24th, 2008 5:17 am ET

How is Obama a cry baby? Should he turn the other cheek after being hit in one? The Clintons are fighting the political fight of their lives; and what an effrontery it is 'little, inexperienced' Obama who is threatening to put a pin in the balloon. Ride on Obama, you are on the right track.

The Observer   January 24th, 2008 4:50 am ET

Part of the problem is that the American media have given Obama an easy ride when it comes to analysing his policies - they seem too focussed on the style rather than the substance - they let him away with murder in my opinion.

The Observer   January 24th, 2008 4:47 am ET

My own view is that Clinton and Obama have been playing to different audiences.

Clinton has always taken the long-term national-wide view whilst Obama has been much more short-termist concentrating on specific primaries and especially in South Carolina.

The old phrase winning the battle but losing the war comes to mind and I believe that is what is going to happen here.

Obama will win South Carolina only to lose on Super Duper Tuesday - especially in the big states like California, New York and New Jersey.

Moreover, Clinton's long-term view is not just to February 5 but beyond - she knows that the GOP machine will throw mud at her and by establishing now that she is a fighter that will put her in a good light for many voters.

Whilst many voters say they want a unifier the truth is that negative campaigning still works and it is those who come out fighting the hardest that often succeed. Kerry was attacked at the last election and did not respond - he took the "I won't go to their level attitude" - and look how much good it did him. If Clinton wins - and I believe she will - then I don't think that will happen this time.

Canadian   January 24th, 2008 4:15 am ET

It is all cofusion in both party races. The clintons are nuerotic about clinging to power. It is time to turf this un-dynamic duo and elect a sensible human being, such as John (the haircut) Edwards.

Leah   January 24th, 2008 4:10 am ET

I used to think Hillary was okay, if not my favorite person. I thought it exciting we had a woman candidate but now I just can't stand her or Bill — and I used to like him. The two of them are attacking Obama in ways the Republicans attacked the Clintons back in the 1990s. It's just hateful. And nasty. She'll never win the cross-over votes but she'll bring Obama down with her so even he won't get the cross-over votes from Republicans and Independents needed to win. It's beyond the point of whether she'd be a good president or not because she's become what I hate the most: a politician who'll say and do anything, be as nasty and vindictive to get elected. Only I think it is all going to backfire and she'll implode. She might drag Obama down with her by giving the Republicans ammunition to use against him and then we'll wind up with, god forbid, Mitt Romney or John McCain for president. Maybe John Edwards can rise above all this but I don't think his numbers are high enough. I'll vote for Obama if he gets the nomination but I won't vote for anyone if Hillary gets it.

PoliSci GradStudents   January 24th, 2008 4:06 am ET

SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICS AS USUAL

SC is notorious for the style of politics played, so if Obama can't take the presure there, would he wither under the concerted full court press of the GOP political attack machine in the general?

His staff has also been seen frantically trying to do damage control in regards to the Rezko connection - Barack's long time friend who has finally been indicted for fraud, bilking the teachers pension fund, and campaign contributions seeking political pay backs. GOP blogs are already all a buzz, Democrats are too lazy to google.

TeamClinton is actually playing nice by only bringing up his Reagan remark, the Republicans would go straight for the jugular with Rezko. Most sheeple don't bother to check the facts, they just see the headlines. Remember the GOP operatives full front page plant in 2000 proclaiming GORE LIAR LIAR? The majority of people wouldn't even bat an eye if they were to see that pinned above Hillbillary because they've already seen all their laundry hung out to dry. However imagine "Obama accepts money from long time pal Tony Rezko in exchange for political favors" now press the caps lock.

CampObama is wasting money in SC where he already has a commanding lead with the African American vote. He needs to save it for Super Tuesday ads.

Drew   January 24th, 2008 3:56 am ET

God lord…Obama's appeal sure wore thin early. Sorry, I need a Democrat that can stand up to the attacks from Republicans. Anytime Obama is attacked, he whines. Also, I love how he's about "The Politics of Hope"….yet does some of the most back handed attacks i've seen.

alan   January 24th, 2008 3:56 am ET

I swear people who say Obama is complaining or "crying" are retards. Hes RESPONDING cause obviously fear mongering and lying still work in "progressive' /democratic primaries. One observation about this point before i rant.

Democrats think they are so much smarter than republicans. They say o we are the party of the poor, minorities, blah blah blah. The truth is Bill Clinton was one of the proponents or economic liberalism in the 90's i.e. NAFTA. Sorry NAFTA didnt help the working poor cant spin that its economics. But it did sure did help Wall Street. John Edwards is just a joke 500 dollar haircut nuff said.

See what people dont understand about this primary is the Clintons are liars. You can say w/e you want about what they did for the country during her husbands presidency but the fact remains they are liars and do whatever they can to win. Hilary always says lets talk about the issuses lets talk about the issuses and then attacks obama personally.

Its about integrity, honesty, vision not ideology. Threatening people with the "politics of personal destruction" seems to be winning.

All you Hillary lovers out there who think your going to win in november are crazy. She is the only thing that will unite the republicans in the fall and alot of Obama supporters will not vote for her. Some of you hillary supporters need a history lesson.

I will not vote for her and if she wins ill be sure to get all my family and freinds to support MCCain in the fall. She doesnt have the integrity to lead this nation.

Lying = Bush
Lying = Hillary
Hillary = Bush

Obama 08 or McCain 08

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   January 24th, 2008 3:51 am ET

That's a disgusting ad to use against a fellow Democrat!!!

Shame on you senator, just one more reason NOT to vote for you!!

Truly pathetic…………

biased media hurt us all   January 24th, 2008 3:49 am ET

i haven't seen cnn mention obama's horrible performance on the today show. meredith vieira showed him the clip of him saying he never supported a single payer system and the clip of him saying he was a strong proponent of a single payer system. he pretended he didn't hear the one where he said he was a strong proponent, then started on some obfuscation. the oldest trick in the book, not to hear when confronted with his lie on national tv.

bet cnn will send this to moderation and make it disappear, like all my other posts. i think i may buy a share of their stock and show up at a stockholders meeting and protest their suppression of opinions they don't like.

Bill, Ohio   January 24th, 2008 3:45 am ET

If Obama wants to correct Hillary he could simply repeat his stance rather than starting with that's not true, that's not what I said, etc. I don't think he presents a good image when correcting comments.

Obama's not bad. But you can't vote "present" as president. You have to make a decision and live with it.

Chief   January 24th, 2008 3:43 am ET

To Becky- You must have been sleeping for the last few months if you think Obama started this. HRC and her cheating husband, you had the nerve to lie to the whole world about having an affair are the ones that started this mess. Bill Clinton will do and say anything to get his wife into the office.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 24th, 2008 3:29 am ET

Clinton's have tons of trash in there back yard , and this thing is just getting warmed up folks. Just wait a few more days , and old slick willy will be on tv shaking that finger into the camera saying ……………I didn't have sex with Hillary's campaign staff !

LMAO

victor   January 24th, 2008 3:09 am ET

I had great respect for Hillary Clinton and her husband. It is a pity that they should resort to petty politics just to clinch the democratic presidential slot.We did not hear anything from the clintons until after their loss in iowa. Americans should observe that politics of the old is being drawn unto the stage after Bill Clinton launched an attack on the person of Obama. Truly, it is time to turn to a new page.Hillary Clinton and her husbands should focus on issues rather than on persons.If there is anybody that should be ashamed,it is the clintons.

Jonathan Simeone Seattle, Wa   January 24th, 2008 2:56 am ET

This is why people should be voting for John Edwards. After all, he is representing the grown up wing of the Democratic Party. The lies and dishonesty on both sides of this fight–although more so the Clinton side–are disgusting!

Edward Green   January 24th, 2008 2:41 am ET

To Becky and Teresa,u want Obama to sit down and allow the Clintons to continue with their lies?If you are honest enough you will say what is i the Clintons' ad is not true.If is about taking the heat that is the reason why Obama is responding.He sure can stay in the kitchen! The Clintons' will be matched boot for boot if they continue to lie.Period.

JoeinTexas   January 24th, 2008 2:27 am ET

The followers of obama simply amaze me. They rank and rave like cult followers and they never demand any answers from him. Obama acts and behaves like he has a right to be president. I beg to differ. This comes from an AA male just watching the issues unfold. I watched the democratic debate in SC, and I must confess that obama is not ready to be president. Mrs Clinton answered all the questions honestly and fortrightly; while obama whines and complains. Mrs Clinton is extremely smart, tough and above all competent. Obama, on the otherhand, is not sure-footed, does not have a crasp of the issues and the media have done us extreme disservice for not calling him on it. Obama, in my opinion, is not ready for prime time in presidential politics. I must agree with President Clinton, " this whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I have ever seen," and we owe it to cnn and msnbc under whose auspices obama mania was created.

ron   January 24th, 2008 2:00 am ET

"O"!!!

Remember the more delagetes he pulls from clinton on Feb 5th the better. Everyone get out and vote!

She may win the popular vote but the closer we keep it the better.

thomas   January 24th, 2008 1:55 am ET

I have No comment about all this: except that both Hillary and Obama suck, and so does McCain. they all offer the SAME "solutions" for everything - more of the same. More FDR/Fabian Socialism; that is the philosophy that a Government can and Should print new money, and hand it out like candy (for people to spend), and by SO DOING the Government can and Should "Create Properity." Have we not had enough of that for 70 years. Is there No One in American Politics today who has an ORIGINAL IDEA.

Democrat for 08   January 24th, 2008 1:53 am ET

If Obama was neither praising nor denouncing the Republicans with his statement- why make the comment at all? Of course he brought it up to appeal to Independents and perhaps Republicans. Obama seems to be a very intelligent and articulate person. I respect that. But he needs to acknowledge that he is playing politics just as much as the rest of them. It's almost as if he purposefully made the comment with an escape clause (so it could be said that he never said they were GOOD ideas). Analogous to voting "Present" rather than committing to a firm "Yes" or "No." He needs to show more substance.

Stayonpoint   January 24th, 2008 1:42 am ET

Obama is Diversion

Below are a few points for those of you who are considering voting for Obama as the Democratic candidate to pursue the Presidency. Please read and consider these points thoroughly before casting your vote:

1. Obama is a Diversion;

2. Over the last two years, the large powerful conservative new agencies owned by influential Republicans have purposely given Obama either neutral or positive news reporting in his run for presidency, amplifying his exposure and ratings amongst Democrats;

3. The neutral/positive news reporting of Obama has split Democrats in choosing between Clinton or Obama as the Canidate to run for President;
4. The conservative news agencies and powerful Republicans politicians are trying to manipulate the Democrats to choose Obama to run for President;

5. When Obama is chosen to run for President, the conservative news agencies WILL turn on Obama by inciting (through negative reporting) the fears of Americans, and the Presidency will go to a Republican candidate;

6. Please do not be manipulated and vote for Clinton (or urge them to unite). Democrats should unite together behind Clinton or else the Republicans will literally steal the presidency; or

Obama and Clinton should unite or Obama should step-down to ensure a Republican is not elected to the presidency.

This is in no way anti-Obama.(Bless you Obama for running; however unfortunate the timing, considering the above).

The point of the above is to make us Democrats aware of a very possible scenario. We dealt with very similar manipulation the last eight years (remember Karl Rove?) and need to wake up. There is much at stake to let the powerful Republican politicians manipulate our vote.

This is no means an attack on Republican citizens or Obama supporters, and much respect to you. Please consider the above points.

SPREAD THE WORD. EMAIL TEXT MESSAGE AND BLOG TO OTHER DEMOCRATS.

JDel   January 24th, 2008 1:37 am ET

………………..OBAMA 08…………………………UNITY TICKET…….
So good to see OBAMA gives credit where credit is due. Agree or not Republican
Government has done a number of great things for our country and some outstanding actions for minorities. Example THE REPUBLICANS APPOINTED THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN (Powell) to a cabinet position and the first AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN TO SAME POST(RICE) and don't forget the first Hispanic to federal persecutor that's just to name a few. by the way am a DEMOCRAT. That believes that my country is The UNITED states of America and united is important.
(UNITED WE STAND) …………OBAMA 08…… MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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