January 24, 2008
Posted: January 24th, 2008 09:30 AM ET

LEXINGTON, South Carolina (CNN) – Did Bill Clinton have one of his trademark late nights on Wednesday? It sure seemed that way at a campaign event Thursday morning in Lexington, where Clinton showed up nearly an hour late to his first stop of the day.

"I feel like a little scrambled eggs this morning," a lethargic Clinton said, arriving to tepid applause. "But I will try to make sense of what I can."

Clinton said he was up late in Myrtle Beach answering three hours worth of questions from voters there, finally hitting the sack at 1 a.m.

It was indeed a sleepy affair. As reporters and audience members waited patiently through what seemed like the entire Clinton campaign soundtrack, a Clinton aide quietly removed several empty chairs from the line of sight of television cameras.

But, to be fair, Lexington County isn't exactly a Democratic stronghold: it's considered the most conservative county in South Carolina. He'll likely have a larger turnout later today at an event in heavily-Democratic Orangeburg.

– CNN South Carolina Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Bill Clinton • South Carolina primary


bob   January 26th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

WHAT WOULD YOU PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT IF YOU DIDN'T HAVE THE
CLINTONS TO TRAMPLE ON ?????????????????

Deanna Woodham   January 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I fall into the category of a typical Hillary Clinton supporter–white female over 60.
I did support President Clinton in 1992 and 1996, however, I have been shocked and disappointed with his angry, red-faced attacks on Senator Barack Obama. For years my two Republican sons have tried to convince me of his lack of character. I have now "seen the light." As one has stated, "It is all about the Clintons." It should be all about what is best for our nation. I suspect that President Clinton has damaged the Democratic party with these campaign tactics. It is regrettable that the Clintons will unify the Republicans and alienate many Democrats, many of whom with abstain from voting or vote Republican.
After seven years of the Bush administration, we need some unity in the country to face the challenges of the future. The Clintons will not accomplish this.

Felly   January 25th, 2008 1:25 am ET

Bill and Hillary are angry couples. Since Bill is picking fights with CNN Reporters, the media should consider cutting down on the amount of coverage they are giving him. Maybe this would make him fade away . CNN stop wasting your airtime. Give it to Obama and Edwards to discuss issues that effect the American people. Bill is a nuisance. Now he is adding his poor daughter on the campaign trail. What a desperation move.

teh Destroyer   January 24th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

I'm getting tired of all the Obama fanboys touting his supposed virtues. Hillary is what's best for USA. You will see.

Kevin Topeka, KS   January 24th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

I enjoyed the Bangladesh post, also. What are those jobs moving to Bangladesh? Flyswatter salesmen?

Kevin Topeka, KS   January 24th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Why is Bill getting so much media attention? Is it because the media is playing favorites? Well, let's see. Who has been benefitting from the coverage of Bill? Sometimes it's Hillary, sometimes it's Barack.
Here's another possibility, folks. Bill has been getting a lot of media attention because he is an ex-President!!! Wow, there's a novel idea. Nothing to compare it to. I dont remember the last time we had a candidate that was the spouse of a former President. Wait, the reason I can't remember it is because it has never happened in the 200+ year history of our country.
Spouses of candidates have always spoke out during their husband's candidacy, sometimes with headline making results. Get over it folks. It is not some vast conspiracy. Hillary is running for President, her husband is gonna help (or hinder), and with him being a former President, it will make the headlines.
Am I really the first one on this thread to figure this out?

maynard   January 24th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

the Clinton named has been mired by what the second mouth of the citon campain did while ther baboon was in office,,he did nohing to empress me in any way just a were big bag of wind.. habits are hard to break but i somehow see
this thing mushrooming. i hope it hurts the woman of many faces in the election

she is not presidential material she is a user and a loser. maybe if the last name was different she might have a chance.
,

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Bangladesh my A– Do you really think we are that stupid?

John, NC   January 24th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

He must have been out looking for something while Hil was away.

Bill in Montgomery, AL   January 24th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Billary, are you worn out enough to just disappear from the scene?? Most of us are getting tired of your lies anyway. The sooner you crawl back under that rock, the better!!

Robert Bell   January 24th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I liked the OLD BILL CLINTON a LOT BETTER!

BRING BACK THE OLD BILL CLINTON!

The OLD BILL CLINTON scarfed donuts, quaffed beer, and chased "fat chix" and was a good ole boy who knew how to have a good time.'

This new, skinny scarecrow of a man is angry and hostile, like an old cat who has arthritis.

BRING BACK THE OLD BILL! WE MISS YOU! THE PARTY HASN'T BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT YOU!

The "new" Bill can go sit on a tack. Actually, he acts like he might enjoy that.

Bill Clinton has devolved into an angry old Grandpa.

Dagnabbit!

tomdavie   January 24th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

frank.

I am a democrat and this is what I have to say:

You are a republican coming on here to jerk our chains.

Gigi   January 24th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hey Bill, how about adding a side order of ham with those scrambled eggs?

Barbara   January 24th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that Bill/Hillary stories always receive somewhere between 100-400 blog responses? Why is that? And why are there no stories about 'Obama himself, but only stories that are somehow related to his being 'viciously attacked' by the Clinton campaign? Seems to me like he doesn't have much else of interest or import to report on except his 'upset' with being 'attacked' by another front-runner.

And with regard to Bill Clinton's 'campaigning for' his wife, and how 'all his statements' are hurting her chances and destroying the Democratic party – did anyone see Mdme. Obama's little comment on her husband's campaign trail? "If you can't look after your own house, how can look after the White House"?

Is she referring to Hillary's ability to vaccum the Blue Room adequately? Or is she suggesting...not too subletly....that Hillary should be held responsible for the fact that her husband was unfaithful to her? I wonder if she is prepared to be 'held responsible' for Mr Obama making land deals with slum landlords and/or their wives while telling the world he's working his heart out to help 'poor people' who live in slums? I wonder....

Rajesh from Bangladesh   January 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Hello everybody! I like Mrs Clinton since she will bring american jobs here, to Bangladesh. Thank you Hillary, for supporting free trade and many bush policies. it has helped us very very much. also, much thanks to getting many jobs here. the rupee is very strong now thanks to bill & hillary and bush, so sorry about your dollar though. thank you hillary for helping bangledeshis!

aisha   January 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I AGRE WITH BILL . MY AT LEAST 20 RELATIVES ARE GOING TO VOTE FOR HILLARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.ONLY AN EXPERIENCED PERSON CAN HANDLE USA NOW ,NOT A STORY WRITER AND FAIRYTALE TELLER. AND SHAME ON MEDIA FOR ALWAYS SIDING WITH OBAMA. OH I KNOW WHY ,THEY GETTING MONEY FROM HIM THESE DAYS TO RUN HIS ADS AND THEY AFRAID TO SAY ANYTHING AGAIBST BECAUSE OBAMA CAMPAIGN WILL PLAY RACE CARD ON THEM TOOO .SHAME ON CNN
GO HILLARY

Justin   January 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Bill or Hillary...it's hard to tell who is running, but....

I am no expert on the U.S. constitution, but I do know that there is a provision within that document that limits a president to 2 terms... and although technically it is Hillery running for the office, it's PAINFULLY obvious that Bill Clinton (a president I once highly respected) is dead set on returning to the White House. This scenerio, although not unconstitutional, does seem in direct contrast to the intent of the framers of the Constitution (and highly unethical in my opinion) – a fact that has undoubtedly been noticed by many, but for some unknown reason has not been addressed in the media. Surely, this very fact is as important for the voters to consider....not only for the campaign, but for the Democratic Party and the welfare of the country; for the United States needs a positive leader who can give us hope and bring about the changes we so desperately need. A leader who cannot afford to be distracted by a Constitutional quagmire of ethics discussions, congressional hearings, and nuisance suits brought on by Republicans and sspecial interest groups.

frank   January 24th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Lets be honest I am a democrat and I am not Black
and a Bush disliker but ..who do I have to vote for ?
Hilary and Bill ? no way...
these debates have convinced me now that its all about Bill getting back into the power

I live in Illinois and Obama voted not present over 140 times in Illinois on important issues and says thats not a big deal
I dont get it ...
and and to me for the potential leader of the US refuseing to wear a simple Flag on his lapel..well Obamam I dont get that either ..whats the message your trying to send ???..
I actually like him but he is a total lightweight in my opinion
So there Edwards with no chance.....
I have never voted Republican but by lack of any real choices I think I have to go with John M even though I dislike his actions on immigration

Whats do other dems say

Susan   January 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Hillary quote of the day..right here on CNN..Obama has filed a complaint about tthe dirty tricks of the Clinton campaign..,,here is a quote from Hillary to her campaign staff:

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

I also think it is hilarious that so many of your self righteous folks get all bent out of shape when someone brings up unfavorbale information on a candidate. Grow up and get off your high horse. This is a place to talk about the issues and share some humor.

Hey Cathy where is the clip about Obama stating he would not support person who is nomiated by the Democractic party.....this should be all over the media in abut 5 minutes..I haven't seen it. Are you dating Bill Clinton?

SHELLY   January 24th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I SUGGEST ALL DEMOCRATS THAT DON"T WANT ANOTHER YEAR OF THE CLINTONS VOTE REPUBLICAN!

Cathy, NY   January 24th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Obama most definitely DID say that his supporters would NOT support Hillary, but that he could "get " all of her supporters for himself. I saw the clip myself and I was left SPEECHLESS by his colossal arrogance!!! So much for being a "GREAT UNITER", Huh??? He had the nerve to say this while promising to bring the country together...he can't even bring HIS OWN PARTY together!!! In fact, he's now telling his supporters NOT to vote for the democratic nominee if it's not HIM! That is sleazeball politics at it's worst. Let's see any of you Obama fans try and defend a statement like that and mention "UNITY" in the same breath. What a JOKE! I'm so thankful that he WON'T get the nomination, because as a true democrat, I could NEVER vote for "Saint Obama"! Hillary For President!!!

Khwaty   January 24th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Call Bill Clinton a liar, or any name you can think of, we had a prosperous economy during his term, this country was well respected by other nations because of his leadership.

Whatever he had done in private has nothing to do with me or affected my life.

SELF-LOATHING becomes apparent when you try to deflect it to another person or inanimate object to make you feel good with yourself. I bet those who are jumping mad of Bill's infidelity have done it themselves.

Majority of Clinton haters in this blog and other blogs suffers from AUTOPHOBIA.

chris, chicago, illinois   January 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

How ironic that chairs were being moved at a Clinton speaking engagement. Reminds me of a phrase about futility, how does it go? OH YES! Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic...

Sandra   January 24th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Why are the spouses of Sen. Edwards and Sen. Obama (or for that fact any of the spouses of the republican candidates) not covered as extensively as is Bill Clinton? Seems to me that Bill Clinton thinks that he is running for president.

Margaret   January 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Wow, an apologetic article making excuses for Bill being tired lately, ending with an excuse for why there are empty chairs at his speaking engagement.

CNN really needs to step back and analyze what 'fair'ness is.

Ick   January 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Wow! What a lot of hate. The Obama supporters have gone off the deep end. I have never seen such hate inspired by a candidate that is supposed to be a someone who is going to bring everyone together. I just don't get it.

JAZ   January 24th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Thanks Bill, the only Democratic president re-elected since Roosevelt. The Democratic president who stood up to eye-of-Newt and Trent Lott and kept America from from being Repuglicanized for six years.

Oh, and Barack: don't get too mouthy about your supporters not voting for Hillary – we just may not vote for you should you overcome the odds and get the nomination. We, too, are 50% of the Democratic Party.

rw   January 24th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Thanks AGRON for reporting the stats.

Marge, agree. What type of campaign staff would use a child to plant a subliminal question. The Obama camp has no morals or respect. Let the issues and the mud slinging be between adults.

And, Bill, stay the course.

Tim   January 24th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I see a lot of people slamming CNN for not being neutral. Can you name any news service that is neutral?

Didn't think so.

Olde Cobb   January 24th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

How ironic to see Bill on TV shilling for his long-suffering soul mate Hilliary. Saturday will be the 10th anniversary of one of his most infamous addresses when, speaking to the entire nation, he declared - "I never had sex with that woman". Lovely. I would be very pleased to not see nor hear from either one of them again - ever. He brought shame upon my political party and on the American presidency and nothing will ever change that . It is time to put them behind us and move with some fresh new faces and new ideas. Time to forge a new social compact for America

aware   January 24th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Thanks Bill! We appreciate you! Hillary 08 :)

Vicki Reynolds   January 24th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I support Hillary 100% and I agree with Bill Clinton on the comment he was met with by the 5 year old child used to ruin the 30+ years work of the Clinton's in supporting the US. Obama is not a doer but rather has the aspirations for presidency however, I always go with the group or individuals who are directly shaping our world... in this case it is HIllary and Bill Clinton. Keep on working for us Bill!!! I know Hillary will make a GREAT PRESIDENT.

Tired of You SC   January 24th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I would like to know if Bill is tired of campaigning for the Chief of Staff at the White House. Everyone please read how Hilitary will give Bill a top job so he can remain in power in the White House. Bill knows what he is doing to get the Top Job and smearing OBAMA will lead the African American people to vote against him. OBAMA has never been in the White House or misused his name to give the American people any reason to distrust him. Can you say the same Bill?

Rosa Birmingham, AL   January 24th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

After watching the SC debate I finally made up my mind who to vote for. I was leaning towards Obama but it is clear the Republicans will eat him for lunch. All that whining about the Clinton's ganging up on him. Give me a break. The comments were fairly benign. Wait till he is the nominee, he'll be devoured in a week by the professional hate and fear mongers. I don't like Hillary that much but I think she has a a moedestly better chance of standing up to the real danger here, the crazy war hungry Republicans.

I also think it was petty and childish that Obama said his supporters would not support Hillary if she is the nominee. If that is true, then they really don't care about the country and they are willing to put us in danger for reasons they can't even explain.

kevin from alaska   January 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

The CNN moderators are a bunch of tools. The men there wear women's underwear and the women look and sound more like men. And they all vote for Hillary!

docrock,tx   January 24th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Liars.

Ginny CA   January 24th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

To Wolf: Your message was right on. Great job putting it all together with logic and facts. And you totally nailed Obama's debating style. I hope everyone who reads your post will watch for that when the candidates debate again on Jan. 31 in Los Angeles.

Surrealist, Fort Myers, Fl   January 24th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Boy..if this post actually gets through the censors at CNN

I don't have a lot of good things to say about Hillary, or her family and their current 3-pronged campaign. I am certain she is in touch with my "reality"...and I'm absoutely her silver spooned daughter and lecherous ex-President husband are not.

These people have no personal experience to understand the frustrations of working families, and non-college educated Americans–who are struggling to survive. As their careers are being sold off to foreign countries...or to younger college educated experts...at half the salary . You can "learn" how it feels to not be able to pay for your house payment because your car needs expensive maintenance. Or what it's like to have only beans and rice...because meat is out of reach...for about 4 more weeks.

You can't understand...the sacrifice and cost of home schooling your child...because the blacks, and hispanics are terrorizing him/her and the administration and educators are helpless to prevent it. And how angry you become being forced to pay taxes on an institution that failed your child!!

You can't understand...what it's like to have to sacrifice 5 people's salaries to be able to afford to send just one gifted child to college.

Anybody in the Democratic party who doesn't vote for John Edwards–is on warning.

We'll either not vote at all...or vote Republican.

Susan   January 24th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Cathy..I feel sorry for..you support the most corrupt couple in American politics since Nixon...even Pat Nixon had the sense not to get involved. You need to do some more research on the lies the Clinton campaign has spread about Obama. ...Plus I would like to recommend two books on Hillary Clinton..one by Carl Bernstein (the Watergate reporter) the other by Edward Klein. The Clintons will do and say anything for power. This will be a co-presidency and it is dangerous. Read something else besides the Clinton campaign literature. Personally I'm glad Oprah came out in support of Obama. Hillary thought it was going to be a slam dunk and she was goign to walk away with the nomination..not so. Do you see Michelle Obama in the media chasing Hillary and misrepresenting her? I don't. Hillary lied so much about Obama's quote on Reagan..that was sickening...

Doesn't it bother than this dysfunctional weak woman stays with a serial philanderer who publically humilitates her over and over again...I would never trust her with the nukes and I don't want Bill back in the White House hitting on the help...HIS BEHAVIOR WAS DISGRACEFUL.

GO HILL AND BILL FAR AWAY.....FAR FAR AWAY....VOTE OBAMA..VOTE CLEAN.

Brian in Michigan   January 24th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I agree that CNN pundits are behaving way too bias against Clinton. Gloria and Jack are so hostile, it just seethes out of them.

I'd like to see a Clinton/Obama ticket – but it concerns me that too many Obama supporters are politically naive and a bit too hateful to see the big picture.

Megan   January 24th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Do us all a favor Bill....next time you feel like scrambled eggs just stay in bed. Actually, even if you don't feel like scrambled eggs, stay in bed anyway.

Jim   January 24th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I was so touched by Bill Clintons story in South Carolina. He talked about growing up a poor boy in Arkansas and was the first person in his family to attend college. while listening to Dr.Martin Luther Kings speach at age 17 he remembers "bauling like a baby" in his living room. YEA RIGHT! WHAT A CROCK!
FIRST ONE IN THE FAMILY TO AVOID THE DRAFT DURING THE VIET NAM WAR AND THE ONLY TEARS FALLING FROM HIS FACE THAT DAY, WERE TEARS OF LAUGHTER WATCHING THE THREE STOOGES. GIVE ME A BREAK BILL! YOU MAKE A BETTER RONALD MCDONALD THEN A PRESIDENT

Working MAN   January 24th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I'm getting really tired of the anti-Clinton bias with several of the CNN "pundits" – particularly Gloria Borgen (sp?) and Jack Cafferty. When they continue to mislead (spin) the viewers that the Clinton's played the race card, it really turns me off. It doesn't take a genius to know that if the Clinton's were going to play race, they would have done it in Iowa or NH - certainly NOT as the campaign headed to SC (where 50% of the voters are black). When questioned at the Nevada debate (by Russert) Obama admitted his campaign complied a four page memo – trying to cite racial insensitivities of the Clintons, and yet CNN continues to push the opposite facts.

I've been VERY disappointed by the bias and disgusted by Gloria and Jack's behavior.

dee   January 24th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Is Bill Clinton running again? I thought he couldn't run a 3rd term? Didn't he get impreached or what that overturned?

Now...Now   January 24th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

To Cathy, NY.

Know why we love to bash the Clintons...we had 8 years of them rubbing our noses in their lies and dirty politics. It is so easy to do...now we finally have a chance to be heard.

Keep those blinders on girlfriend...the sun coming out of Obama's campaign shines brightly.

lowdown media   January 24th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I ALMOST feel sorry for you Obama supporters, can't seem to learn your lesson. You keep voting for unqualified, immature, arrogant men, that promise to be uniters, just like the one we have in office. Obama says he wants to bring change, I am sure he does, Bush brought plenty of change: wars, terrorist attacks, huge foreign trade defeict, loss of jobs, high gas prices, home foreclosures, loss of our reputation in the world. I find it foolish to keep making the same mistake, and somehow believing that the outcome will be better this time.

TRUDY   January 24th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Change can be scary, but is so necessary so come on America let's step out on faith.

OBAMA '08

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   January 24th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Which Clinton is running. Wake up South Carolina. The CANDIDATE doesn't care about you or your vote. She left your state a couple of days ago. She is more interested in the voters that are partaking in Super Tuesday.

In other words...............WINNING is all they care about. Not you, not me, just themselves.

lowdown media   January 24th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

We love you Bill! Thanks for calling it exactly like it is with the media. Who is behind this Obama bias with CNN? I would love to be a fly on the wall at CNN, to see what they are being told, and who is behind this conspiracy to unofficially endorse Barak Obama for president.

terry   January 24th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

To Wolf, CA – - Interesting how it was noticed that Obama drew 'first blood' at this debate, but funny how short our memories are...Who REALLY drew "first blood" and started being "negative" with personal comments on the Democratic side..(between Clinton & Obama)... Amazing – -how some folks can 'throw rocks" and "hide their hands.." . I am a black Female and I USED to be a Clinton supporter...(of both President & Hillary)..I pray that Obama will stop lowering himself to their level – it will only hurt him..

Indy, IN

Larry   January 24th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

love the fairness on this board....there is a profane post about CNN preforming fellatio on Obama, yet my serious comment is not posted.

Bob M. from Tucson   January 24th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Please, please, please stop wasting so much air time on juicy garbage and sensationalism. I'm specifically referring to Jessica Yellin's story about Bill Clinton's supposed unloading on her. Did anyone actually listen to what the Ex President said? I'm not necessarily a Clinton fan but I didn't hear him raise his voice or yell or loose his cool in anyway. But what he said was true; stop reporting on sensational garbage and start focusing on the issues that are important to all of us voters. Did Barack pay CNN to air this story 100 times? I hope so because it's a total farce! If Barack can't take the heat, maybe we don't want him in the Kitchen.
Frustrated Bob in Tucson
Proud to be an independent!

Cathy, NY   January 24th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

All of this Clinton bashing and Hillary hating is repulsive. You Obama zealots preach about hope and change, but what about the bitter venom spewing from your own mouths every day? Why would ANYONE vote for your candidate with all of the seething hatred coming from every one of you? The Clintons are not liying about Obama, people...they are using HIS OWN WORDS! He picked a fight with the Clintons, and now he wants to CRY because they are fighting back. He played the "race" card for all it's worth, and the media lapped it up like cream. Where's Oprah? I'll tell you where...her website is linked to CNN through a skin care ad on this web-site! It was on the home page last night, and today it's under the living section. Just in case anyone was wondering where the "Obama bias" was coming from!!! Bill should continue to defend his wife, ESPECIALLY because of all the negative and biased reporting against her...Go HILL & BILL!!!!!

Bob in Minn   January 24th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

There will be plenty of time for him to sleep after Feb 5!

WPNSGY   January 24th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

spreading more lies no doubt

Mark V.   January 24th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

To Wolf, CA: It is obvious that you see and hear only what you want to see and hear. Obama initially used the debate to protest the distortions by the Clinton campaign – and who could blame him? The tactic here is: Attack with misrepresentations before the debate, and then demand talking only about issues. Rathetrtransparent. As a matter of fact, Obama answered all the questions. The only problem is that he always tries to give an intelligent answer, unlike the platitudes given by Hillary.

larry buchas, new britain, ct   January 24th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I was wondering how he sleeps at all after concocting these lies aimed at Obama.

This lunatic is so power hungry, he has to control Hillary's entire campaign. Hillary's right. She has to be ready on day 1 just to know Bill's whereabouts.

We don't need more scandals in the White House. We have had 15 straight years of that. We really need new blood in the White House and Congress to change things. Otherwise it's the same partisan bickering and witch hunts.

I'm curious, what sound bites taken out of context will Hillary use in her next ad?

aj huntington ny   January 24th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

WHO IS RUNNING for President? Hillary? Or Bill? Im seeing more pictures of Bill Clinton and more printed mentions of him than Hillary.

Frank J. (MO)   January 24th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I guess the Billaries waiting to enjoy a nice cigar when they'd win the nomination ... what a travesty !
.
Vote Clean ! Vote OBAMA 08!

Frank

Susan   January 24th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Yes I care about the issues. The lying goes to the heart of character. Bill Clinton was impeached for lying and disgracing the office of the president. Plus he has been disbarred for life from practicing law. Your ability to lead effectively, build bridges and make wise decisions has alot to do with your character and credibility. You have to look a the whole picture..not just Health Care, Education, The War, Immigration, the Environment etc..as separate issues. Character is not compartmentalized.

The Clintons have a long history of scandal and disgrace. They are the most polarizing couple in America. Hillary Clinton has about as much chance of bringing this country together as Richard Nixon did at the height of Watergate. Hillary has flipped on the war..and giving illegals drivers licenses. The Clintons have also ganged up on Obama. How many stories do you see about Michelle Obama bashing Hillary?

We are no better politically than any other third world country where only certain families are in power…think about it..Bush/Clinton/Clinton/Bush/Bush/…BREAK THE CURSE..NO MORE CLINTONS.

Patch   January 24th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

ZOMG! A 5-year old plant!

Nah. Even I won't buy that one. :P

Mark, California   January 24th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Lexington could have received people from nearby Richmond County....Obama was recently in Greenwood County, extremely conservative from what I hear, and still drew 1,700 people to the event.

MrT   January 24th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

The parents of the five-year old child are the most irresponsible pair in the whole United States. I wonder what kind of education they have given to their child.

Susan   January 24th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Pedro..you are absolutely correct. This is way too much drama..it's the Clinton Co-Presidency road show. Hillary in CA and leaving Bill who now claims Obama has a "hit job" on him. How crazy is that!!!

We are no better politically than any other third world country where only certain families are in power...think about it..Bush/Clinton/Clinton/Bush/Bush/...BREAK THE CURSE..NO MORE CLINTONS.

GaryO Virginia Beach   January 24th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Susan, a couple's marital problems have nothing to do with the process of government. Don't be absurd. Do you even care about the issues?

Ray   January 24th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Maybe you would have given up on your Marriage, but not everyone is like you. Staying with him has NOTHING to do with Self Respect. For you to think that makes me wonder if you have any self respect for yourself.

Oh and they are a FAMILY..They wil fight for each other. Just like the Romeny's are doing and all other's with their wife's!

Rico   January 24th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Amused Las Vegas.
You are spot on with your comment.

Pedro   January 24th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Seriously, why would anyone want another 4-8 years of this? The Clintons are responsible for their own drama this time around.

Dr. Anthony Malzan   January 24th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Wednesday night (Jan 23) I was very disappointed when I saw that "famous" political analysts and commentators from CNN just did not want to notice the main point of pres. Clinton’s message: the media takes a great pleasure in presenting and debating the details of the Clinton-Obama camps dispute and totally neglect the debate those presidential candidates have with the electorate (which should be the essence of any TV report).
That made them (the political commentators) look really stupid in the eyes of any viewer.
Pretty sad!

Corey, Maryland   January 24th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Bill is just tired from making all of those lies about Barack, it takes a lot out of you trying to come up with some of the crap he says.

Obama 08!! if that fails.... McCain 08!!!

aisha   January 24th, 2008 11:57 am ET

give the guy a break pls . he did very good job for our america as a president . and everybody,s spouse have right to campaign on behalf of thier spouses to help them out , to spred thier message across nation,. so this is the first time we have a first lady running for the job ,so of course he will speak for her and defend her just like michelle obama try to do in nevada but then they did not let her do that again because obama campaign want to make apoint about it plus whenever michelle speaks she has a very pretty accent to it which i guess some people did not like in nevada.i like michelle obama ,she is very sweet and good lady .

Andy   January 24th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Bill Clinton,

If you are tired of campaigning then stop. I'm not sure if you know this, but you're not even running for President. It would be hard to tell that purely by media coverage which seems to highlight you as a top candidate, but really Bill, You are not running.

You may not know this either, but actually your wife is running for President... no really.. I am serious. Yeah! I wonder how she got there too!

On a serious note. I wonder if any law prohibits Bill from being Hillary's VP? What's the best way to lock in the Bill lover's vote? Add him to the ticket! lol Oh what a mess it would be!

Ray   January 24th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I love how you guys know what Hillary knew and what she didn't know. To say she was lying about knowing what Bill did is a bit bit much. But, you are Obama fans so, I guess I do understand.

vicki   January 24th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Clinton and Obama Have very similar views on how to led our country forward So that is not the difference. The difference now is that Hillary , FROM DAY ONE, will not be able to achieve anything because of all the enenies she is creating along the way She has alienated all republician and millions of others Do we really want a better America and to change the things that are wrong or do we want 35 more years of experience in dirty politics. That works to get elected, but will it help our country get back on track.

Christopher   January 24th, 2008 11:48 am ET

CNN, Raise your Game...

HEY, I JUST HAVE TO AGREE WITH THE COMMENT TARGETED AT CNN!!

CNN Team, Please avoid the slippery slope that your competitor beginning with "F" is on. Your focus needs to be balanced for people to take you seriously for the long haul.

Either you're coverage is intended to bias the public toward the Democrats and maybe one in particular or its intended to wear out the public and turn them off the Democrats. Either way its nauseating to have the Red side constantly on your headlines.

Yes, I know you will say you have minutes to sell and a readership to maintain, but fair and balanced is the better path.

Raise your Game!!

Ken - MN   January 24th, 2008 11:48 am ET

All Clinton – All The Time. The Clinton News Network.

Obama/Richardson '08

Democrat in NY   January 24th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Is there anything the Clintons will not do to get back into the White House?? I am disgusted...

GiveMeABreakInTexas   January 24th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Doesn't drinking too much alcohol give you a red bulbous nose?

Mauri   January 24th, 2008 11:39 am ET

It seems everyone has gotten the message now. Bill Clinton is NOT running for President, and Barack and Hillary are not taking time off and resting at home. It's the media and their unlimited coverage that keeps Bill and now Chelsea in the spotlight. Isn't it sad that the only time we hear about Hillary and Barack is when they are "feuding?" It really does get monotonous when Candy Crowley and Gloria Borger speak because these two people can always be counted to say something negative about Hillary. That would be fine and dandy except they NEVER do the same about Barack.

Come to think of it, where IS Hillary? All we've been told is she is "not" in South Carolina, again spoken with a negative connotation. Where is Obama? Where is Michelle? Where is John Edwards? All we know is what Bill Clinton is saying, that he was late showing up, and that Chelsea has finally decided to open her mouth and speak. Prediction: Barack will never say anything derogatory about his opponent being a woman. Hillary will never say anything derogatory about her opponent being a black man. But just wait. The media will keep on stirring the pot on these two issues until somehow they'll make it happen. Just wait!

John   January 24th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I can only imagine what Hillary is putting Bill through. This is spousal abuse. Give the guy a break already.

JD   January 24th, 2008 11:23 am ET

I find it strange that there has been so much coverage of Bill Clinton on here over the past few days, and several videos of his speeches. What about the actual presidential candidates? What about the other candidates' spouses, if Bill is getting so much attention?

Seems like things have been a bit slanted here on CNN these past few days...

Sgt. Pepper, Fort Myers, FL   January 24th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Give this man some Geritol and a couple of sleeping pils...throw in a Tom Collins....or two....

Then lock him in a deep, dark, cellar......or sound proof room.

This man isn't running for President.
This man is a joke to many military and civil servants–who would not have been granted the same leniency as he was for violating the public trust.
This man can't be trusted with your daughter.
This man can't be trusted with your wife.
This man shoudn't be trusted.
This man is........(add your own)

TammyNH   January 24th, 2008 11:20 am ET

CNN,

Enough of Bill, We want election coverage not 24-7 Clinton News. 8 years is enough, There are many other people running in this election. Almost the entire ticker is filled with Clinton's. From Bill to Hillary to Chelsey. How about covering other family's running? Could your bias be any more obvious? Obama, Mitt, Ron Paul where are their ticker story's?

The only Obama stories you have are defending himself against the smear tactics of the Clinton's so those don't count. They are more Clinton coverage by proxy.

Please do America a favor and end the love affair with the Clinton's.

Micah, Canon City, CO   January 24th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Conservative counties aren't worth showing up on time for... what a surprise.

Wolf, CA   January 24th, 2008 11:05 am ET

For anyone who may be interested and without taking sides – watch the rerun of the last Democratic Debate; there are some things you may find interesting.
1. Senator Obama was the first to throw the nasty comments and take the debate from the real issues.
2. Senator Obama did not specifically answer the majority of questions put to him. His style of debating is to make a 5-10 word comment regarding the actual question and then to add his attack comments which then takes the audience away from the fact that he did not really answer the question at all. Clever although transparent.
3. I feel Senator Clintons biggest oops was when Senator Obama first started the mud sling fest to not just look at him and ask why he was not following through with what he committed to at the previous debate – to keep the discussions on point and not stoop down to the mud slinging. Then I would have said – however, since you have started this and not followed through again with what you have said previously....bla bla bla

And a message to everyone who may be voting – I am dismayed to see that all the media is covering South Carolina in a race related way. I am also dismayed to see what appears to be that the voters in South Carolina seem to be voting in a race related way.

And if anyone of color thinks for a minute that Senator Obama can relate to them because of his color – the disappointing facts are that he did not grow up where you did, he was not educated where you went to school, and there is little he can relate to the majority of you on other than color. He is however a great speaker. He will also disregard 15Million people in his health plan. Will you be one of them? I think so.

elliott   January 24th, 2008 11:02 am ET

...is that a photo of W.C. Fields....?

swede   January 24th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Leave him alone. You Clinton haters are doing exactly what the Media wants to hear.

Ray   January 24th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Come on Lisa, No One wants to admitt to everyone that their Husband was not faithfull to them let alone admitt to the WORLD! Give her a break. I hope your Husband or partner would never do the same thing to you and you have to live thru it like Hillary has. They have stayed together at a time when Divorce is so much easier then working it out. I say good for them and BOO to people liek you who always have to look for the BAD in people.

Jack Marcus   January 24th, 2008 10:56 am ET

I'm a bit confused..... whose fighting the elections..... Hillary or Bill ? Or is Bill filgting it for Hillary

Lori, Woodland CA   January 24th, 2008 10:51 am ET

This is the most biased reporting I have ever heard! CNN should be ashamed. They've lost all credibility as a legitimately neutral news source. This is not so different from what happened in Germany during the 1930's when only pro-Hitler propaganda was allowed.

Bill   January 24th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I thought Hillary is running for President? From the news coverage, you would think it was Bill Clinton running for President. Perhaps it is time for him to take a back seat and sit on the sideline as all former presidents have.

Carol   January 24th, 2008 10:48 am ET

They're all tired. What's your point? Obama supporters are the most incredible bunch of complainers. I don't know about a uniter, but he sure inspires hate.

agron   January 24th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Endorsements: In Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell endorsed Hillary, becoming the 10th Governor to join the campaign. In California, Rep. Joe Baca became the latest Member of Congress to endorse, bringing Hillary's total to 84... In South Carolina, former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson endorsed Hillary and joined Chelsea to launch "Our Voice, Our Future," a two-week tour to encourage young voters to support Hillary and make their voices heard.

Nationwide Momentum: In Arizona, a new Arizona State University/Channel Eight poll has Hillary up by 21 points over Sen. Obama (45-24). In New Jersey, a new Quinnipiac University poll shows Hillary up by 17 points over Sen. Obama (49-32). Nationwide, a new Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll has Hillary leading Sen. Obama by nine points (42 to 33).

Terri Patanus   January 24th, 2008 10:46 am ET

You've got to love it Hillary has 202 deligates, Obama has 116.

Think about it! She is the right WOMAN for the job!

Obama has to pick fights to get a vote then cry foul what a pansy!

Where is OPRAH when he needs her.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 24th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Wake me up after Bill finishes his third presidential term and Hillary finishes the fourth term and I guess Chelsey will come next. Then we'll start over with the Bushs' and Cheneys' and then go back to the Clintons. Why can't we show the world we have more to offer and that we are truly a democracy.

JD   January 24th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Based on the amount of Bill Clinton news in this ticket you'd think he was running for president again...oh wait. He is.

Pete   January 24th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Already wornout hearing and seeing the Clintons - put them back in yesterdays news where they belong

GiveMeABreakInTexas   January 24th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Well you know sending out all those emails has got to take it's toll.

I mean campaining for his third term and pandering to the press all day...emailing all night. You add on all those little bouts of anger...it sure takes it out of ya.

Just go back to sleep BillyBoy. We can wake you up when it's over.

Barbara Casas-California   January 24th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Yeah, I am also getting tired of seeing Bill Clinton in the news, instead of his wife, who is really the candidate running for President of the United States.

She was looking pretty tired after the "race in the East" so I think they pulled "Willie" in to take up the slack; too bad he didn't have the advantage of a lower eye cosmetic surgery that Hillary did 2 years ago, he does look tired, but we sure know who wears the pants in that family, don't we?

An Agnostic Democrat   January 24th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Bill wasn't that interesting the first time around. Quit putting him in the headlines so much. He's worn out from all the lies he continues to tell us. Some things never change including the self-righteous, indignant finger-pointing.

Aron, SC   January 24th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Come on CNN, Get better ...be nutral ...tell the truth to the American people ...Please be honest and be truthful to your viewers ( I am one of them) ..It is obvious you are against Hillary ...Please change ...Do good to this country.

Anne Christopherson   January 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

I agree with Steve. Why is everything the Clintons say - no matter how innocuous–reported in breathless wonder while very little coverage is given to any of the other candidates, whether it be Edwards or any of the Republicans. I understand that the media is in thrall of the Clintons (no matter how much they play the media for fools) but come on, enough is enough. Report the important things the candidates say ( and by the way, Bill is not the candidate) and let us decide for whom we should vote.

Anne, Denver

Denis, NJ   January 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Haha. Yea, back in 1995, or was it 1996, I was at their campaign event, and we waited 3 hours in sort of a chilly weather outside. But hey – they showed up.

For being over 60 and campaigning like he does, I'm surprised he can keep it up like he does. I think I'd be falling asleep in the middle of MY own speech with schedule like that!

Cut him a little slack. I think the media campaign right now is to make Bill Clinton look like the most negative figure on the campaign trail, and they may just succeed.

Ray   January 24th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Bill your doing a GREAT Job!!! I would hope my spouse would help me as hard as you are helping Hillary!!!

Go Hillary!!!

Mary   January 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Maybe if Bill would stick to the issues rather than bending over backwards with the smears, he might feel a little better..

I'm also getting tired of seeing him in general.

Jose Card - Independent   January 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Had we had a Constitutional Amendment to limit presidential terms for the same couple, Bill wouldn't have to feel so worn out by running for the third term.

Nik T, Houston, TX   January 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

CNN, why not have a blog on Hillary's pick up of an endorsement by the Gov' of Pennsylvania? Why not report that McCain won the LA caucus? Why do you have to be like papparazzi and follow Bill around and make a circus of everything he says?

angelina_ MN   January 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Please stop putting this man in the stories, he is history, he does not belong in the NOW, or the future he is the PAST and not a great one.

angelina_ MN   January 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Ok, why is CNN given attention to him anyway? so is he officially running? I think he is getting what he wants, he wants to be the spot light even when he is not running, but he is getting it.
He can talk all he wants, get mad to all reporters but remember his old skelletons will come up sooner or later.............lets not forget that for 35 years, there have been lots of stuff he and Hillary have covered up and taken advantage of.............

Jon Cruz   January 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Is Miss Yellin just upset that the President called her out on the ridiculous Lee Atwater question?

Jon Cruz   January 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

CNN's unbelievable Obama/McCain bias is getting clearer and clearer every day. Unreal.

Khwaty   January 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Bill was also accused by the press when he was President for being late during press conference, they've failed to mention it was normal for Bill Clinton to work up to early in the morning in the Whitehouse while others are already sleeping much to the chagrin of his staff, they have to stay awake and work too..lol

Eli Richmond, Va   January 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I fail to see not only what relevance this has to the Presidential race, but to anything news-worthy.

Eric   January 24th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Bill was only an hour late??? Anyone who knows him or has any campaign event experience knows that this is EARLY for him. Love Bill but being on time is not one of his strong points.

Xavier, Washington, DC   January 24th, 2008 10:04 am ET

didn't he get enough sleep dozing off during the MLK celebration?

Mike, Fort Washington, MD   January 24th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Bill Clinton is a joke. Hillary is running for president so that bill can redeem himself. They will continue to shame the white house just like Bush. That's why we need Change that WE Can Believe IN!! Their are a lot of Republicans that REGRET voting for Bush and you DEMS will feel the same way.

Amused, Las Vegas   January 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

"But, to be fair, ....."

Is CNN changing their editorial policy?

Might try by not micro-reporting every negative nuance you can, and possibly (gasp) by presenting the ones you 'must' in a balanced manner.

Khwaty   January 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

He spend three hours answering questions from voters, that is almost half day standing up talking. You'd be a little wornout too and be late for your next appointment not counting travel time.

Way to go Bill, you're one tough dude!

Steve   January 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Why do we have 50 stories a day about every word Bill says and none that cover Romney or even Ron Paul? CNN this is not your election, this is America's. Why don't you diversify your stories?

Susan in Texas   January 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Clinton fatigue .... he doesn't just have it - all of America has had enough of the Clintons. Go away, Bill! (And stop lying about Obama!) Tell us why you pardoned your campaign contributors on your last day in office.

Father Time   January 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Still inconsiderate of others. Jeez, doesn't he own a watch or did he have a hangover. The "Bubba in Chief" hasn't changed much, has he. Of course the applause was tepid. It should have been.

Marge Hibbing Mn   January 24th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Oh and why in the world would a FIVE YEAR OLD know anything about anything pertaining to Bill Clinton and marriage. Wonder what kind soul PLANTED the child there. And wonder if a FIVE YEAR OLD would step up and ask another candidate that type of message.

Isn't it amazing the vile and hate the other candidate throws at the Clinton's and they are asked about it? Our lovely kind, all knowing corporate republican MSM at work.

Mike, Houston, TX   January 24th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Hold on people. Who is running here, Bill or Hillary.

You may like Bill but it is Hillary who is running. Look at her record and experience to make a decision. Hillary has an abismal record, has achieved nothing, has never been a leader, and has no policy to implement.

Don't be fooled by focusing on Bill Clinton and ignoring Hillary.

Hillary is completely unprepared for the presidency and her policies are deeply flawed. If you are the slightest bit intelligent, read her political positions and look at what she is proposing. Once you really understand her position, you cannot justify voting for her.

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