January 24, 2008
Posted: 03:26 PM ET
Chelsea Clinton is stepping up her role on the campaign trail.
Chelsea Clinton is stepping up her role on the campaign trail.

(CNN) — For months, Chelsea Clinton was a silent presence on the campaign trail as her parents commanded center stage.

But since voting began, she’s begun to take tentative steps on the trail on her own, at events where she commands solo billing – without her mother, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, or her father, former President Bill Clinton.

She’s visited campaign offices and casinos, cafes and even a cosmetology school. Wednesday night, she campaigned for her mother at Spelman College in Atlanta, a historically black women’s college – at a time when her mother is in a critical battle for black women voters.

"I want you to think of me as your peer, even though I am 27," Chelsea Clinton told the college students. "I want to talk to you about why you should vote for my mom."

The younger Clinton – who has been a much more low-key trail presence than her famous parents – took questions on topics as varied the environment, health care, government spending and waste.

She discussed her own work experiences, saying "I work in finance, I am a numbers dork."

But she also ventured away from the safest topics, endorsing condom distribution in schools, and telling the crowd she was proud of her mother for fighting for over-the-counter distribution of the morning-after pill.

Black women are a key voting bloc in many upcoming Democratic primaries, and Hillary Clinton has been in a battle for their votes with her chief presidential rival, Barack Obama.

"I don't think you should vote for her or against her because she is a woman," but because she’s been "working on these challenges for more than 25 years."

"I think she came off very down to earth, she answered and welcomed everyone's

question and I really appreciated that." said Spelman junior Janelle Richards. The former First Daughter even made a stop in the school cafeteria, walking by tables and introducing herself to students as they were eating.

At a later stop at downtown Atlanta’s Luckie Lounge one supporter asked her to reveal something that nobody else knew about her. Chelsea responded that she’d love to — if all the cameras weren't around.

– CNN's Trisha Henry and Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Chelsea Clinton


marie   January 25th, 2008 9:42 am ET

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton – you have a lovely daughter!

mandy   January 25th, 2008 3:34 am ET

"We are being infiltrated by Republicans. Urging people not to vote or vote republican. I wish I knew who they were. It is hard to tell for sure, but I think only a republican could be as hateful as some of you are. I tried to teach my children it's okay to dislike someone, but hate makes you sick and ugly on the inside, and takes an awful lot of wasted energy."
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I agree! I'm a Hillary supporter, but I don't buy that alot of the 'Obama supporters' who are being really nasty are genuine. They're probably Republican trolls trying to stir up trouble. Let's all keep it civil.

Hillary for 2008! Obama for 2016!

I'll be quite ready to vote for him once he has more experience, sorry, two years in the Senate just isn't enough.

Jake, California   January 25th, 2008 2:43 am ET

I am a handsome black man and I want to work in the white house, right beside Chelsea, when her mommy is president. If Chelsea agrees, I'll vote for her mom other wise I am voting Edwards or Obama!

Fuentes-Appleby Family   January 25th, 2008 1:23 am ET

The Clinton haters just expose how truly irrational they are when they go after Chelsea.

Chelsea is a delightful young woman and shows how great her parents truly are to have raised such an authentic lovely daughter!

We love you Chelsea!!

sunrise   January 25th, 2008 1:18 am ET

We came here from Europe in eighties. We had nothing, I mean nothing, just us. I experienced hunger, sadness and all. It was hard.My oldest one was 10 then. She studied well- we have the thirst to learn and do things for this world. She went to Stanford University – had scholarship + loan. It was possible bc she is smart, intelligent, wonderful young woman. To me Stanford University is best in USA. Better than Harvard, Yale.

Chelsea is smart, intelligent, well mannered. It was maybe easier to get well payed job ( due to good education, and personal knowledge, and whatever the employer needed) – but she has to be good to perform. Do not envy her, do not hate her, she does not deserve to be treated this way. Everyone has opportunity to make it well, it is just not easy for everyone, it is hard work . She is great daughter of her parents.

It is for her protection to not to answer any questions – she is not the one who runs, she is just supporting her mom. It is up to her mom to answer questions.

People, please, stop insulting them. Stop it. It is so petty and low to take your hate towards them. It takes the dignity away form the ones who use this hate.

My motto is: if I work in workplace, I do not show someone I hate/do not like him/her because they do not deserve it, it is my private problem, and I go to work to work, to solve problems, to do something worth – and personal preference is not making it better. If someone is smart and capable of performing the work, follow or respect, do not hate. No need for hate, envy. These emotions are too strong, they drain energy to do something useful and good for world, people.

Hillary is capable very well to be the president. My 100% support for her.

Xetas   January 25th, 2008 1:14 am ET

Chelsea Clinton? Who cares what she thinks? She gets one vote just like the rest of us.

sunrise   January 25th, 2008 12:44 am ET

Chelsea, great girl!
How brave and great to support mom!
I work with my daughter, and it is great!
All best for Hillary !

Ann Aloha Independent Thinker,PA   January 25th, 2008 12:28 am ET

EDUCATION
The Top Issue
Especially after reading most of these posts.

kay. newport beach, calif.   January 25th, 2008 12:19 am ET

I was a Hillary supporter hands down…
Now I'm up for grabs. Bill…way too aggressive, and three to one is not a fair fight!
Out of control ambition will probably be your undoing. Here's one total Clinton supporter who is all turned off…and where will I go? It doesn't take an Einstein to figure out it won't be to a republican!

Pablo Aguilar   January 24th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

I guess chelsea is getting ready to start her political career by taking Mummy's place as a NY Senator once she is in the White House… She has experience to be president too..she lived in the white house as a child and saw Daddy read the National security reports…that counts…

Larry for Chelsea   January 24th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

wow ! what pricess,
Bill and Hillary did a good job bringing her up
If you don't like her, try to bring your kids up the right way and you'll like her.
You go girl

WE LOVE YOU CHELSEA ! ! !

M&Ms   January 24th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

THAT IS ONE UNITED FAMILY! PERHAPS, A LESSON WE SHOULD ALL LEARN. GO HILLARY 2008!!!

Angelina   January 24th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Respect where respect is due, however, this is a Democracy last time I checked. Now this looks more like Monarchy/Dynasty
Clinton
Bush
Bush
Clinton (Billary)
Clinton (Chelsea)

I am sure the young woman is nice. But hey she is also being used by her parents, like I said, Hillary andBill will do anything to get to power, to get back oto the white house, _ this is not about the people of the USA this is about getting back to power..

hey if she is the nominee for the Dems,then the Republicans wins so so easily……….
most of the country dis like her..

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

We are being infiltrated by Republicans. Urging people not to vote or vote republican. I wish I knew who they were. It is hard to tell for sure, but I think only a republican could be as hateful as some of you are. I tried to teach my children it's okay to dislike someone, but hate makes you sick and ugly on the inside, and takes an awful lot of wasted energy.

rw   January 24th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Obama supporters, get thee to a church. You are so full of venom.

And I would wager that 90% of those knocking Walmart shop there.

TN mom   January 24th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

WE LOVE YOU CHELSEA!

Tired of being moderated...   January 24th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

Aw, would you look at the cute baby pander bear, just like it's papa pander bear and it's momma pander bear…

Anonymous   January 24th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

S Alexander January 24, 2008 11:17 am ET

" Frankly, I’m tired of all the hatred towards the Clintons. It says more about those of you that HATE than it does of the Clintons.
As for Obama feeling that he is running against 2. What about Oprah and Obama. You didn't hear the Clintons whining about the 2 of them. "
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Er… Oprah Winfrey talked about why she LIKES Obama. Bill Clinton spends the majority of his time not backing his wife but trying to defame Obama.

Of COURSE the Clintons didn't whine. They weren't on the receiving end of a despicable smear campaign.

All Bill Clinton talks about is how much he can't stand Obama (while making stuff up about him to pad the Clinton version of "facts").

S Alexander… Get real.

Eva   January 24th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

NY Times Endoreses Hillary Clinton:
Excerpted
"Hearing her talk about the presidency, her policies and answers for America's big problems, we are hugely impressed by the depth of her knowledge, by the force of her intellect and by the breadth of, yes, her experience.

We know that she is capable of both uniting and leading. We saw her going town by town through New York in 2000, including places where Clinton-bashing was a popular sport. She won over skeptical voters and then delivered on her promises and handily won re-election in 2006.

Her ideas, her comeback in New Hampshire and strong showing in Nevada, her new openness to explaining herself and not just her programs, and her abiding, powerful intellect show she is fully capable of doing just that. She is the best choice for the Democratic Party as it tries to regain the White House."

Jess   January 24th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Has anyone else been watching the republican debates. I am glad I switched to Independent today. I don't agree with very much of what the Republicans stand for, but you have admire their civility during the debate. Reagan was a political genius when it came to this kind of thing. The "11th commandment" was brilliant. Don't personally attack your own party. The democratic debate was like watching a Jerry Springer episode. These forums are much worse and I have to admit my share of guilt in that. At this rate, the Democratic party is truly doomed if this polarization continues.

Perhaps if more of us were able to acknowledge why the republicans are such a strong party, the democrats would have a better chance. But that would be a stretch for too many people. Forget about dividing the party, what about the country. And if more of us were a bit more Independent, perhaps our politicians would have to work harder and be more accountable. I support Obama but urge ALL candidates to show a new level of civility in the next debate. Is that at least one thing we can all agree on? Or is that a bit too idealistic?

Karen   January 24th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Michele Obama was a non-consulting board member who made over $50K a year for non-consulting at a food packaging firm who's biggest client for pickles and peppers is ……DRUMROLL PLEASE………WALMART!!!!!!!!!!

Karen   January 24th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

I notice how the Obama supporters stoop to name calling….Billary, Hillbillies, Hitlery, but call Obama anything but Obama and they get snippy. I feel like I'm in the middle of a schoolyard. Obama supporters, like Obama, need to quit whining and grow up already. You all sound so juvenile. Just like Obama, "now it's three Clintons against little ole me.Waa waa waa, go home, grow up, and come back when you and your candidate mature a little more.

Peggy, Gary, IN   January 24th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

I agree with Benjamin Armah. Not only are we looking at the first woman and African-American presidential nominees, but it's also the first time a successful two term ex-president's spouse is running for office. If HIllary Clinton should win the presidential election in November, I think it would be fair to say Bill Clinton will be an essential participant and active advisor to Hillary regard ing the more important decisions (i.e., foreign policy). Now I don't mind Hillary as president, but I do question the legality of this election. I hope the Supreme Court reviews this "first time" experience to determine if there is a "conflict of interest" and if some aspects of this campaign are in fact unconstitutional. Something seems "unnatural" about Bill and Hillary Clinton in office for a third time.

Bimmer   January 24th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

This family took and is still taking so much abuse from the public.

It is comforting to see how closely knit the family is. Sure there is some problen from time to time as in every family, but overall what a great family.

Bill and Hillary are two of the brightest politicans in the world ever, and Chelsey is a worthy duaghter in her own right.

Eva   January 24th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

To Concerned Citizen, IN
All candidates exploit their families because the image appeals to the public. Obama has his girls on stage with him, well past their bed times, although he has been quoted as saying that the children are his wife's domain and he helps "when he can." Funny, not important enough for him to want to co-parent, but important enough to keep them up past their bedtimes for his gain.

No matter what they say, The Clintons never did that, and Chelsea was a bit older than Obama's girls at the time. I admire the Clintons for never losing sight of their responsiblities as parents – to protect their child. No matter what is said on this board, no matter what personal hostilities folks project onto The Clintons, you can't take that away from them.

Eva   January 24th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Alawa – Michelle Obama is a loose canon, which is why she's under wraps. Whenever she rears her head she does her husband's campaign more harm than good. She should be out there so we can see exactly what we will be getting should Obama become our next president.

Eva   January 24th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

To Charles – if you were a parent, you wouldn't be asking why its 'hands off Chelsea." The Clinton's did an admarable job of raising a daughter while in the global spotlight who is so grounded. It shows that they certainly walk their talk about the importance of good parenting. I certainly would be very proud to have Chelsea as a daughter.

So, hands off Chelsea. She hasn't done anything to any of you.

Frank, MO   January 24th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

tom January 24, 2008 9:05 pm ET

THANK YOU HILLARY FOR GETTING ME A REBATE CHECK!…SHE'S NOT EVEN IN OFFICE YET AND SHE'S FIGHTING FOR US!!!!!!!PLEASE VOTE FOR THE QUEEN OF HEARTS!
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The 'Queen' …. right on. The Royal Family is on the move, the Clinton Clan.
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Personally, I don't like the thought of democratic monarchy. DEMOCRACY works for me ! Pick Clinton and concede defeat in November!

OBAMA08 or DEFEAT08

Frank

Janice   January 24th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

I *grew up* with Chelsea in a way. We're the same age. I watched her get ridiculed by the media for her looks and old acne. I felt sorry for her when her dad disgraced the American people. I like her, and she's blossomed into quite the lily, I must say.

Obama '08

Dave   January 24th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Tom, how do you figure she gave you your rebate check? Really. Have democrats fallen so far from reality and facts? This is just nuts.

Steve   January 24th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

I believe Hillary was on Walmart's BOD.

Jess   January 24th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Don't support the Clinton machine.

But please don't be so petty and cruel as to attack someone on looks or anything else without substance. Rise above it. The Clinton Dynasty gives us so much to attack. But let's show their supporters what civility really means.

tom   January 24th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

THANK YOU HILLARY FOR GETTING ME A REBATE CHECK!…SHE'S NOT EVEN IN OFFICE YET AND SHE'S FIGHTING FOR US!!!!!!!PLEASE VOTE FOR THE QUEEN OF HEARTS!

tom   January 24th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

I LIKE THE MONARCHY THEORY KING WILLIAM AND QUEEN HILLARY….THAT SOUNDS AWESOME…GOD SAVE THE CLINTON'S….HILLARY SAVE THE PEOPLE!

alawa   January 24th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

where is obama's wife michelle, i see the clinton family is getting involved. you think maybe her corporate ties is to risky for now. is it true she was once on walmarts board of directors?

joe   January 24th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

I think those clinton haters, should grow up.

therealist   January 24th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

"I don't think you should vote for her or against her because she is a woman," but because she’s been "working on these challenges for more than 25 years."

Sorry Chelsea, I just can't support someone who works on a challenge for 25 years and has nothing to show for it..

Beans   January 24th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Are they going to let her talk?

Does she lie as well as her parents?

Geez, I wonder why they feel they need her now. She's probably been "in training."

More evidence that Hillary cannot do any job alone. Oh yea…I forget…it takes a village…the Clinton village. ACK!

henna jan   January 24th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

GO CHELSEA GO HILLRAY USA NEEDS YOU

James   January 24th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Of course Chelsea is going to stump for her mother. Chelsea got a six plus figure job right out of college with no experience just because she was the Clinton's kid, so I think Chelsea will truly relate to others in her generation who don't have a silver spoon in their mouth upon birth. I'm sure Chelsea knows the pain of paying for student loans and college that keeps increasing in price. I'm sure Chelsea knows the pain of watching others in her generation be targeted by predatory loans and credit cards. I'm sure Chelsea knows the pain of watching people in her generation be forced to fight in the Iraqi war….Yeah, Chelsea is a great person to put on the stump.

It's not hard to be a good kid when you never have to really work for a living and/or deal with real problems.

mike   January 24th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

All the Repulicans talk of family values.

What a great job the Clintons did with Chelsea.

Compare her to the Bush twins and their substance abuses.

demwit   January 24th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

With a Father figure like Bill, I would probably have been a lesbian too. Oh wait(quick glance down)..

Christina   January 24th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I met Chelsea this afternoon when she visited my campus, and while I support Obama, I thought she did a great job today. She answered all questions asked of her clearly and intelligently, and she was very respectful of the Republican protesters holding signs to the windows.

Sylvia   January 24th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

there may be 3 Clinton's but there are also 3 Obama's (Barack, his wife and OPRAH)
does he report the money she spends on him??? or all the FREE press he gets from HER?
PLEASE he is a WEAK cry baby and does not have the STRENGTH to be PRESIDENT
Hillary has shown STRENGTH

Yo   January 24th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Stop the nonsense! Chelsea has not done anything wrong campaigning for her mom. I am pretty sure that your children will do the same thing for you… right? I sure hope so.

hennajan   January 24th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Clinton{S} for peace
Clinton (S0 for america

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CLINTON

hennajan   January 24th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

GO Chelsea I love you your father and your mother USA needs Cliton

M   January 24th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

NOW THE CLINTONS ARE SENDING THEIR HOMELY DAUGHTER OUT TO SPREAD LINES AND HATEFUL DIRTY TRICKS.

JUST SAY NO TO THE BILLARY AND BUBBA SHOW PLUS PLAIN JANE.

kay   January 24th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Never mind. Debate on in soon if I can believe MSNBC

gaby   January 24th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

No more Clinton's enough already.

Daniel in Wilmington, DE   January 24th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Hi all=,

Why are many of you happy to show the world all the hate you have and the double standards you place when it comes to the clintons. For all you obama supporters-if he read your posts he'd would be ashamed of you- ashamed that you embrace the attack methods of hate that he is so against. And give me a break- those that write trash and spew hate should take a look at your own souls and judge yourselves first- is your resume look even remotely like Hillary's or Chelsea's? Have you changed the world and made it a better place for women and minorities? It took 6millions of dollars in investigation costs by rabid anti-clinton foes, and still they could not find truth in any of the countless accusations Hillary and Bill have had to endure. How many simply hundreds/thousands of dollars would it take to dig up dirt if your life was investigated for the world to see? Hey how about all the ganging up on the clinton family for campaigning together- Did you know that Michelle Obama is a regular campaigner? The clintons don't fall apart because she is. The Romney children are big campaigners for their Dad. Edward's wife is out there campaigning on her own every day? Again, why the hate? Has YOUR life significantly i6mproved over the last 8 years that you bash anything that is not YOUR candidate's doing? Oh, and please one more thing=, take the time to read the candidates'r records and their positions=, instead of getting emotionally wrapped up in the 'drama' sound bites' that the media dishes out instead of real political news. Your rantings clearly show that you buy into the media in ways that Obama or Edwards or even clinton would never. Try being a 'unifer' yoursesves for a change…

caesar   January 24th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Clinton[s] for America!
Clinton[s] for America!

Will you support the dynasty? Maybe Chelsea can run in 2016!
Or wait, maybe Jeb Bush! We can't forget him.

caesar   January 24th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Oh God! Not her now!
First Bill, now her? Actually, since I'm voting for Obama, the more the better. All of this ancillary support is actually hurting Hillary in my view. It shows that it takes a family to run the Whitehouse, and not the mind of one noble person. Tcha, right!

Robin   January 24th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Way to go girl! We LOVE your mom in Southern California!

Jason, Lantana   January 24th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Heres some food for thought for you guys. Bill Clinton was impeached by a republican jury, and thus swiftly ACQUITTED. Which means in essence he was not impeached. The fact that Hillary still supports her husband after that scandal is a TESTAMENT to their family values. Not many women can be that strong now-a-days. For those that Call the Clintons criminals need to look up that word. The Clintons are the most investigated family in America, and yet not one charge has been put upon them, NOT ONE. This Republican videos and propaganda that they have put on against the Clintons have seeped in to the minds of Obama supporters. But, please lets consider the facts. What is polarizing is that 90% of the posts on here are Obama supporters spewing nastiness, hate, and uneducated falsified facts. Practice what you preach. Hillary has every right to have ambition to become president. I would expect no less from a candidate. Politics are politics, some people wish to believe that it doesnt happen on their side, it happens all the way around. Obama has thrown plenty of punches unprovoked against HIllary.

Steve   January 24th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I am an independent voter who has voted Democrat for the last 2 elections. This time I will be voting Republican, I think.

I have been reading the CNN message boards for the last couple of weeks, and I have a question for the Obama supporters [including the ones working for CNN].

For followers of a candidate who is running on "unite the country" platform, you seem to be a very intolerant bunch of people, almost divisively so.

Where does it say in the election laws that a candidate's family are ineligible to campaign for the candidate?

I can understand the invective hurled at Bill Clinton, but to go after Chelsea just because she is campaigning for her mother is hitting below the belt, and does reflect well on you and the Obama campaign. She has done nothing to deserve this.

You can not unite the country by being intolerant and unfair.

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   January 24th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Sherry dear. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeze! You need to remember that we are fellow Democrats. The hatred you spew should be left for the republicans (if you must hate at all).My very best wishes to the former "First Daughter"- you've turned into a lovely young lady. My best wishes to my favorite ex-President, Bill Clinton (you can stop any time now-you're hurting the party!) and my best wishes to our former First Lady..My vote? Obama 08!

Brad   January 24th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Oh great! Another Clinton. Chelsea just makes three too many.

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Unbelievable, now they attack Chelsea, how low can you go. Obama must be running scared to now claim 3 on one, I can't take it, it just not fair. Count your blessings they only had one or you and your supporters could cry 4/5 on one. Poor baby, it's just not fair…..

kay   January 24th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I can't find the debate. Did I miss it or was it advertised wrong or what?
Now the "pundits" are saying Hillary and Obama will run together even tho they don't like each other to keep the party together. Ha. What next?

Concerned Citizen, IN   January 24th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

First of all, Chelsea is not a child anymore. As she clearly stated, she is 27.

As to the 3-against-1 mentality, I would say that depends on what she is out there doing for campaigning. If she goes on the attack against Obama, or in any way makes remarks that are not factually correct, she opens herself up for scrutiny. Until that point, there should be no problem with her out there on the campaign trail.

For others talking about other candidates families also campaigning for them, those relatives are not former presidents or first children. Obviously Bill and Chelsea will get more coverage than everyone else. Get real.

And Obama's children do not count…I believe they are under 10 years old. They are not out talking to their "peers" about why they should vote for their dad. Get real.

discipline   January 24th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

one supporter asked her to reveal something that nobody else knew about her. Chelsea responded that she’d love to — if all the cameras weren't around.

WHAT IS Chelsea ILLEGITMATE BABY NAME? Why was she drunk driving and why did the man leave her after he found out she was preganant?

The republicans are gonna bring it up. It is Hillary and Bill's secret.

Obama knows but does not want to hurt them and WILL NOT USE IT FOR POLITICAL GAIN LIKE THE REPUBLICANS. OBAMA THINKS IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO WIN AN ELECTION.

WOW!

John   January 24th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

This is a crazy. If Hillary have to have her husband fight for her with Obama. Is Bill going to fight for her when she is president. Hillary only cares about being the first woman president. Just think about this just because Bill Clinton was a good president in the 90's does not mean that Hillary is going to be one now. Time as change. All of the Clinton folks don't get mad when you don't have Health Care and every is going up.

Keeping it real   January 24th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Thank you Vicki for your honest and objective view of the reality of this campaign process. Obama can deliver a working majority to the nation and bring about healing after FOUR TERMS OF MADDNESS. Hillary will not be able to do that, and while she'll do all she can along with her on again off again husband to force it this time around, it won't work. And I for the life of me don't understand why white people are turning against Obama. But then again, this is South Carolina we're talking about, not Iowa. I'm truly grateful though that there are many fair minded decent white folk there who see it for what it really is. Like Obama say's, he's not perfect. I like that in a person. It shows character when a person can humble themselves and communicate their humanity. He's not artifical nor over bearing. He's a man, who happens to be black, and even that only tells half the story because his mother was white. But he'll be the first to tell you that he's an American. Take it for what it's worth and let's move on.

Patriotic American   January 24th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I would very much like to hear how the candidates respond to the ISSUES that all of us should be interested in instead of the SOAP OPERA style politics.
I am interested in the ECONOMY, ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, AND HEALTH CARE.
I think it is time all of us Americans join in one voice and DEMAND, YES DEMAND
that our elected officals listen and do what we want done. I am tired of all the
campaign promises and then the morning after the election they are forgotten and
the people of this wonderful Country of ours, the United States of America, lets them
get away with 'business as usual'. Forget all this rhetoric about change. Read change will only come about if we make the electorate responsible.
Unite and make our voices heard in Washington and stop all the petty bickering.
Demand responsibility. Fiscal responsibility.

kay   January 24th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Watch the debate tonight. Not on CNN. Might not be as entertaining without the screeching but you might learn something.
Like they say. "The empty wagon makes the most noise".
I have some sympathy for Chelsea.
I notice the dems debates are never on specifics. Just the same old thing.
Change change change. Well, what change? And how? And would it be for the worse?
Free money? Ya, right. Let the dems get in then hang on to your wallet. More businesses and jobs leaving the country. Old R. Perot was right when he was against NAFTA., etc.
Between Hillary, Nancy and Harry they would ruin this country in the first 2 years, then the Repubs will take over the congress again.
Remember the President is Commander in Chief. The congress spends the money. Our money. And they love to do that big time. If the socialists get in we can get our houses for "free", our credit card debt paid off, our cars paid for. Hey, we wouldn't have to work. Of course then the business would leave or the wages driven down and then the government wouldn't have the "free" money to do the former. I think some countries tried that approach. Didn't work.
I wonder how Hill would handle it if we had another terrorist attack. Probably say "Oh, those poor misguided people" and its Bushs' fault. I remember Bill didn't do any thing about the first W.Trade bombing that meant anything. Of course he was busy trying to cover his butt with his personal affairs. Some leader.
Clintons are trying to split the black vote so Obama will lose, then she'll "unite" the party again. When they are done with the personal destruction as they did before. Remember when every one else was lying and the vast wing conspiracy?
Most of us are on to them by now.

Viktoriya   January 24th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

I am proud of Chelsea. I still remember media attacks on her when she was teenager in White house. Since she didn’t do any drastic things like drinking a driving, media was after her image. Aren’t we all beautiful and confident as teens. Chelsea overcame these challenges. She works hard through school and college. Now she becomes a young well balanced person.

Of cause she loves her mom and dad and of cause she wants Hillary to be a president, because she knows her better than most of us. I will vote for Hillary not only as citizen of United State, but as parent who knows how hard to raise child.

Doug   January 24th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Lets see, a Wife running for President, her husband out supporting her, her daughter also doing the same……given the tests the Clinton family had to face in the past, to me, it is the kind of thing we need to see more of, PEOPLE STAYING IN MARRAGES and working things out together and working to make thier relationship work. What is sooooo bad to people to see the family out there working hard for each other? No one ever had a problem with the Kennedy CLAN working hard to get one after another elected…….We need the Clintons back in the WHite House. Im sorry, but we do not have time for on the job training of Barak.

Chris in Va.   January 24th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

So what job does Miss Clinton hold that allows her to go off campaigning for mommy dearest? What is her contribution to society? Come to think of it, ditto for her parents.

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   January 24th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Haters!!!! give the Clinton a BRAKE. She is going to be the President anyways.

Gwen   January 24th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

She supports her Mom! Great, after all she is her daughter.
Chelsea Clinton has been working on Wall Street since she finished Oxford. She is now working for a Hedge Fund with close ties to her parents' campaign. She is no innocent "numbers dork that work in finance"…she is deep into Wall Street. Hedge Funders want to keep that 15% tax on their millions in earnings while Joe Mainstreet pays a much higher rate.

Princes Harry and William and even George Bush's kids did and are doing volunteer work and teaching in poverty stricken areas before establishing their lives in the money pits.

Richard   January 24th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Boycott Clinton

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Richard   January 24th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Boycott Clinton

Richard   January 24th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

You think Chelsea is sweet? Just give her a few more years for her to get some political seasoning form her parents. She'll be just as ruthless as Bill and Hillary. It's a shame when a former president and his wife resort to dishonesty in attempt to win the most important job on the planet. Send them a message that Americans won't tolerate this kind of behaviour by not voting for Hillary.

Greg   January 24th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

oops. I mean many families have used their children to campaign.

Gilroy Prince   January 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Way to go oknana!!! You said it so right……and why is it that every time someone questions or ask for clarification on what Obama said, the RACE issue is raised? He entered this presidential race and he should know that he will be scrutinized in the first place……and what's wrong with Bill campaigning for his wife whether he be an ex-president or a nobody….she's his WIFE!!! What in that 4-letter word don't Obama campaign and supporters don't understand? GROW UP !!!!!

Sandy   January 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Has anyone thought that maybe Bill and Hillary didn't bring her into it. Maybe Chelsea wanted to campaign for her mom. Thats not bad. All of the candidates are out there with the other spouses and any child who is old enough is out campaigning for their dads. Why does the media have to make such a big deal out of something that isn't. The hate and namecalling on this board from the Obama supporters is horrible. If this is the kind of people that support him and the kind of people that he draws..I want nothing to do with him. My vote will definately not go to a man that draws these kind of people. Not only is he inexperienced but he will get eaten alive by the republicans in the General. And if you all think he is so great and wonderful, just wait until the republican nominee gets ahold of him if he wins the nominee..You will see what the republicans have in store for him. If you thought the Clintons were bad just wait- you haven't seen nothing yet!!! The ads and the dirtslinging will be out in full force. If he can't take it now, he sure won't be able to take it then. He is a crybaby and his wife is as bad as Bill. I heard her today on the radio on CNN and she was jabbing at the Clintons. So you Obama people get off your high horse or be kicked off when your man loses.

Greg   January 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

All families campaign for their children. What about all that email Michelle Obama sends out?

You use all the resources at your command. Chelsea is a great one.

Re media questions: This is her choice.

Steve   January 24th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I don't get the criticism on Bill and Chelsea campaigning for Hillary. As if Obama was doin' it all by himself. He has a wife who appears at rallies, he has lots of politicians who endorse him, he has his speakers and aides who do the smearing and attacking so that he can keep his hands clean. Where is the difference?

Okay, a lot of the people don't like Hillary or Bill or both. Fine with me. But please don't pretend for a moment that Obama is only in the race to do good and to change the world. That would be an insult to my and to your intelligence.

Just a few weeks ago, back in Iowa, newspapers were trying to milk a headline out of the fact that Chelsea was not actively campaigning back then (she appeared at meetings, but did not speak). How fast things change in an election year in all respects!!

Those who whine about 3 clintons against 1 Obama should think about what they would say if Bill and Chelsea would not support Hillary. Guess it would be something along the line "not even her hubby and daughter support her campaign".

So give her (and Obama) a break and listen to what she (and he) has to say.

lydia fraser   January 24th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I think Chelsea is a wonderful addition to the campaign.
I admire all the Clintons.
Obama supporters are almost as simplistic as he is.

Craig L. Gertsch   January 24th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I think that it is completely logical that Hillary's daughter is campaigning for her—what devoted family member wouldn't do the same if a parent was running to be president?

And if people are going to complain about facing multiple Clintons on the campaign trail–particularly Obama–then they sure aren't tough enough to handle the problems that the American President will face the moment (s)he steps into office.

I also think that Chelsea just does a great job overall of representing her mother and explaining policy rationales among the voters, which is what a democracy should be all about.

NY Dem   January 24th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Chelsea Clinton is not running and neither is her father. HRC has done next to nothing for NY State. The sleeze the Clintons engage in is the real shame of the last week. I hope that Edwards continues to do well in SC, taking votes from Clinton. I could go on and on about the lies that family has said but it would be too long for this forum. The notion that HRC is good for the country is sad. Without her husband, this "woman" candidate would not be even be a mayoral candidate and that is reality.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 24th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

In simple terms , Bill has hurt Hillary , and there Daughter being out there is going to hurt even more. It just reminds the country how much the Clinton administration shamed this country and the White House.

luk   January 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

If anyone wants to do a self check on his/her level of intelligence, please ask yourself, who are you voting for? If you are voting for Hillary, then your I.Q is lower than that of a RAT!!! And I don't care if you've ever been to school, YOU ARE NOT SMART AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll help you with a short analysis. If you have an oldsmobile and you are tired of the oldsmobile, you decide you want to get a NEW car, would you pay $20,000 to refurbish the oldsmobile and hope that you like it again, or would you just buy a NEW CAR? I won't be surprised if someone says he/she would re-paint the oldsmobile just like some dumb people are still voting/campaigning for Hillary. I thought alot of people were smart for real, but man! There are alot of EDUCATED ILLITERATES in this country!

quiz   January 24th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

ladies,listen and learn.When times get rough you turn to your man for answers.Your job is to be a help-mate.You were put here to give men pleasures,raise up our babies,and do wifely chores.You were not put here to take a mans job that you cant physically do and demand equal pay.You may have got a little better pay if you would ask,but you had to do the liberal rights thing. Now,if you really think we are going to allow you to set taxes and war games,you must be in cycle.

Janet   January 24th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Adding Chelsea to the mix just allows Hillary Clinton to take the focus off the issues facing America. I don't have a problem with Chelsea. She seems like a nice person but….her mother voted to send other people's sons and daughters to war in Iraq. Then once they got there she voted against funding to support them. Many Democrats voted against the war, why didn't she?

Eric S   January 24th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Good girl! Why do so many people hate her? Is it wrong for her to campaign for her mom?

Impartial   January 24th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

We are voting for a president to run the country not a preacher! Are you comfortable giving a presidency to someone who has no experience. Come On! Obama is a politician just like all the other candidates. Stop bashing clintons and listen to all the candidates very carefully on what they can do to the country. That's why God gives you two ears and one mouth.

NextPresident   January 24th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Wow, hard to imagine anyone who votes for Clinton wanting a change. HillBillary has nothing but sleazy tactics and I know people are seeing right through her. And as for those who say Hillary has experience, IN WHAT? LYING, of course. Please tell me what President elected first term has all the experience? You moron would vote for the crooks because you are afraid of change.

Typical dumarse people. As far as Chelsea being smart, get a grip. She is pawn and she is learning well from her parents how to manipulate and lie. I did not see Jena and Barbara campaigning for Bush during his first term,.. sorry folks people can see right through these crooks.

Maybe HillBillary should go back to Arkansas.

Lynda   January 24th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Way to go Chelsea..why not join in on a good time. If Obama can't stand up to the Clintons…..how would he do with the President of Iran or Venezuela or North Korea? He needs to go back where he came from. We need someone like Hillary.
After all Romney had his sons all with him. Obama has his wife…she just isn't as effective as Bill.
Bill was the best President in my life time and I think Hillary will be even better.

Evie   January 24th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

All candidates have familly and famous people campaign for them. Obama has Michelle, Oprah, Jessie Jackson and others. Hillary has Bill and Chelsea, John Edwards has Elizabeth, Huckabee has Chuck Norris and guess what , McCain now has Rambo. It's must be hard traveling and campaigning for the nomination and I don't see the need to spew such hate from any side.

oknana   January 24th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Since when is it a crime for a relative to campaign on their parent's or another relative's behalf? stop complaining !! We would all want the same if the shoe were reversed. I am tired of hearing about Obama being up against two Clintons or Three Clintons. The best person for the job should be the one elected regardless of gender or race. Let's stop with the distractions and keep focused on the facts and who is best qualified to be President. An experienced President is what we need, not a cry baby in Washington!! Whom ever your choice, get behind them and support them on their issues. Oknanageorge

j hawk   January 24th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

SIMPLE…………………..YOU GO GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aja   January 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Maybe she should marry George Bush III (Jeb Bush's son) and they both can run for President and continue the Clinton/Bush Dynasty. Merge the Dems and the Republicans and finally stop the bickering between the two parties. ALL HAIL TO OUR ROYAL FAMALIES!!!!

We need to stop the elections and crown a KING.

LisaMpls   January 24th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Dear J (4:37 p.m.):

Kucinich did not endorse Obama in Iowa. He suggested that if he is non-viable, his supporters go over to Obama. Why do you think Kucinich did that? Give Kucinich more credit here. He would never "endorse" another candidate with himself still in it. I think the reason was because the other candidates (including Kucinich) and their supporters were worried that if Hillary won Iowa, it would be a short primary season because Hillary would quickly collect enough delegates to win the nomination. Kucinich did it to save himself, not help Obama.

tina   January 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Im glad Chelsea is out ther talking about her mom. You guys cant make her bad like you do her husben. I hop you all put Obamas wife done like you do Clintons husben. You all know she ment the Clintons by her cometes. Hilary all the way 2008

sheila   January 24th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

too bad a lovely young lady like chelsea has 2 slime ball parents.
she gets my sympathy.

raghu   January 24th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

it's funny that G.W got elected twice and people/media complain about Clintons as if they are the worse that can happen. The worse thing if an unexperienced candidate gets elected and he start experimenting with economy, foreign relations , immigration and health care we will be doomed. Just like G.W did with everything he can.

Grace, Overland Park, Kansas   January 24th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

wow, whoever this MICHIGAN person is, he/she certainly knows how to employ twisted nonsensical logic. stating that chelsea clinton has "more experience" than Obama because she lived in the white house for 8 years just underscores how pathetic it is for hillary to claim the same. to imply that a person who lived in the white house has more experience than a person who served for 11 years in elected office is ludicrous.

and yeah, bill clinton lied. it doesn't matter if he got impeached or not. the fact that he looked into the camera, wagged his finger and said "i did not have sexual relations with that woman" when in fact he did is proof enough that he is not above being disingenuous when it comes to maintaining his power.

maybe it's just me, but whenever i read the posts of hillary supporters, they usually say something intelligent like "you go girl!" or "obama is a crybaby" or something of that nature that is unfounded and has no merit. i think my favorite is when someone writes "barack HUSSEIN obama" as if the middle name his parents gave him makes him saddam hussein. how ignorant.

Bill in Montgomery, AL   January 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Isn't it sweet to see the little princess on hand to help Momma out. Gosh, I get so chocked up thinking that we'll get all the Clintons if Momma, or Poppa, is elected to that Big House in the sky. maybe if Hillary gets elected, this time they can steal all the furniture. They all need to crawl back under the rock they crawled out from.

chris   January 24th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

that's just a strategy playing but it's no sense and no raising anything about voters , even though they taking their clinton's dogs and put it to do acampaign, you know what american people wanna , it is the truth not kidding like the're doing now, hillary and bill showing how much are thay liars , my friends of america just open your eyes and see like they are playing with you like kids, it's game what they are doing, that's not true, all they wanna, it's to come back white house , it's first goal and no caring about people, they want power, everybody sees it now, and that chelsea going and try to distract people and say please can you vote for my mom?, that's really seriously, please be wise and watch that game they are playing, we wanna somebody who gon care about people and obama is, and that guy will spend his life about thinking of america and raising the economy, you know if hillary going for november, i wanna be a republican's backer even though i never like their politics, sure it is………. we wanna OBAMA

Carl   January 24th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

What is with all the pats on Chelsea's back? A priveliged white girl who went to college and has a job, what an accomplishment!

It seems strange that there is so much animosity here; presumably almost everyone commenting on this will be voting for the same person come November, so let's just keep it civilized, eh?

Kristy - CA   January 24th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

First off, anyone who has taken Economics knows that the economy operates in a cycle. Bill Clinton happened to be in office when the cycle was on an upswing. It's been 8 years and the economy will turn around again soon. The cycle takes about 10 yrs. We're due for an upswing soon and whoever gets into office will reap the benefits of being the person to "save" our economy.

Now if you want to "vote fresh" – isn't it the same whether Clinton or Obama wins since neither of them represent the typical "Presidential candidate" (old white male)? Having either a woman or a person of color would give this country a new image and maybe a fresh take on policies. Personally, I don't care which of these 2 win because they're both different from the typical candidates.

Claudia   January 24th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Chealsea, good job!! We are with your mom,she is what this country needs

Dan Brunner   January 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Hooray!

Chelsea is now on deck to be another Clinton presidential candidate. Throw Jeb Bush or little Jenna in there and we'll never see a non-Bush/Clinton president again! Monarchies!

Jean, Cleaveland OH   January 24th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

based on CNN's quotes, Chelsea seems so very shallow and uninspired. Or is it CNN that is shallow and uninspired? Probaaly both. Yawn………….

tom   January 24th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

IF YOU WANT REAL CHANGE LET A WOMAN BE PRESIDENT……….GO HILLARY!!!!!!!………YES WE WILL!!!!!!!!!

Andrea Texas   January 24th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The Clintons must be very proud of their daughter.
While you are attacking the Clinton's, remember that some of us are parents that may not be as proud of our children.
Great Job Chelsea.

tom   January 24th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

WAHHHHHHHHHHH……..IT'S 3 AGAINST ONE ……BOOHOOO!!!!

Marlene   January 24th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

MICHIGAN – Clinton actually was impeached by the House.

Hillary has been too smart over the years to let her ugliness show, other people helped cover it up. She made a deal with Bill many years and he's working at keeping his end of the bargain – win the White House for her. So many voters are young and don't remember or know about all the things the Clintons did. I suppose she had to stew in the Senate a few years to get some actual experience and to wait for a new generation to come of voting age to have more of a chance. No doubt the Clintons are grateful for short-term memories.

Unfortunately Chelsea has been put out there but she can't answer a lot of questions because she hasn't had enough practice lying. And there's certainly no way she'd know all the lies to cover up past lies. Just give her some time I guess…

Tired of being moderated...   January 24th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!

How many Clinton's does it take to take on Obama?

This reminds me of the movie Hoosiers, we all know what fighting against formidable odds is like and we all know what it feels like when we overcome and prevail!

Jon   January 24th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Good for you, Chelsea Clinton.

Robert Bell   January 24th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

"Chelsea is more honest then her parents. Maybe she should be the first woman Prez"

Check out her background, though. The apple did not fall far from the tree!

She got her first job out of school from a friend of the family, as a "consultant". Lots of people want to consult with a 20-something for their keen insights on how to run their businesses! Or maybe to ask her to speed-dial Mom and ask her to vote "yes" on some pork set-aside earmark..

She left that job after a couple of years and is now working as a hedge fund manager (!!) for a friend of the family's, who is a major contributor and supporter of the Clintons. No payback involved here, of course.

That is, she is SUPPOSED to be working as a hedge fund manager for this FOB, but she has been pretty much campaigning full-time for Mom, albeit in "silent mode".

I wonder if she took a leave of absence from her job, or whether the Friend of Bill keeps paying her to campaign?

I dunno – getting jobs from your parent's friends is sort of charity. If she had any integrity at all, she'd walk away from the train wreck that is her parent's lives and strike out on her own.

FWIW.

Bridget   January 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Freedom of Speech for the "Media" even if your a self absorbed family member of "Corporate" parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone that is in the "Elections Campaign" should be considered able to be scrutuinized by the press!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JohnS   January 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I love Hillary taking charge during the debates, but crashing EMOTIONALLY before or after the debates.

The answer is simple, American men do not like to "attack" or challenge their women in public, period.

So, Obama and Edwards, please let Hillary win the DEBATE and all the women will get your votes. That is, be "GENTLE-men; do not beat on poor Hillary."

madison   January 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Would someone please ask Chelsea how she felt when she heard her mom say last year that "to young people the word work is a four letter word"?

JB Boston MA   January 24th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

You are right, Bill Clinton did not "take us to war". Look what that got us. A strong Al Qaeda that could attack the US on our soil. We don't have that today.

The economy had nothing to do with Bill. That statement just shows how little you know about the economy.

What did we get from Bill? A generation of children that think Oral sex is not sex.

Thanks Bill!!!!!

AtlantaVoter   January 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Your comments (12:25PM ET) are spot on, WorkingMAN. I agree that Senator Clinton is the candidate who can get the job done and I also support her 100%. I can't add much to your comments except encourage people to scroll up and re-read them.

As far as Chelsea goes, it seems to me that most grown children step up and show support for their parents. Excluding, of course, the ones who are alienated from their parents or too busy partying — both of which are their rights. But, you do have to see that regardless of what you think of the public Mr. & Mrs. Clinton, the private Clintons have raised a poised and productive young adult. That may not be top of list of achievements I want to see in a leader — but it is on the list.

Hillary Clinton 2008

Woz - Los Gatos, CA   January 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I don't know about anyone else, but I'd hit it.

Daniel   January 24th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Obama supporters seem bi-poloar!

Hillary has my vote.

Jon Paugh   January 24th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I wish some of you people would take a long hard look at yourselves. Common sense solves it all. You sit on these boards and wait for any story that maybe slightly has anything to do with HRC and then spew nastiness, vileness, lies, and deceit. Which is exactly what you call her. Some Obama supporters on here are worse then HRC could ever be. So what she has her whole family supporting her. Good for her. All the others families are doing the same. Quit crying about it, if she really is as evil as you say then you have nothing to worry about. America would vote for Obama if they really believed what you were saying. I have already voted for HRC and still I am very glad for it. You dont see the behaviours on here from HRC supporters that you do for O supporters. Division is quite obvious on here. The O supporters are just a bunch of devisive and negative people. Why should Obama have to say anything when his zombies do plenty (and I mean plenty of it). All of you grow up and let the votes decide who the winner is. Oh yeah and stop making up stuff to scare people…..here are some examples…..im going to vote rep if HRC gets the nom (well then stay there, we dont want some wishy washy person like you as a dem),…..and lets not forget the people who are now making up these false dynasty claims for 4 presidential elections in the future, quit exaggerating and making stupid claims……for gods sake if you have something to say about ANY candidate…..make it about their policies and not your childish rantings about stuff that is not even important. Chelsea…good for you!!!

Jr., California   January 24th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

"Frederick Douglas is one of my heroes" said Hillary in the Myrtle Beach debate.

I would bet my paycheck that Hillary didn't even know who Frederick Douglas was prior to the debate. Man what a joke. She sho does got some black folds fooled. Wake up yall.

As Obama said, "some of us would say anything to get elected."

george   January 24th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I hope for the sake of the future of the USA , most of you will stay away from voting booths on election day!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dwayne   January 24th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Mike T,

Well said. I have no reason to dislike her. She has her faults and sins just like all (OBAMA INCLUDING) politicians. I am disgusted and annoyed by Obama to pretend as if he has never made any mistakes and he is the PERFECT public servant. He acts as if he has a clean record and should not be questioned.

I am so SOLD on Hillary Clinton !

TIME TO GIVE A WOMAN A CHANCE! She will take care of the children, single mothers, disabled, veterans, elderly and will be a humbling figure for MEN. We need intellect and substance and not just prepared speeches and preaching ! I don't want to be preached to (Obama!), I don't want fancy oratory, I WANT SOLUTIONS. SHOW ME YOUR RECORD AND WORKS, YOU HAVE NONE! YOU VOTE "PRESENT" INSTEAD OF FIGHTING. You have been a Senator for 2 years! Get out of the race and work your way up. Prove yourself to the Black Community and to America on a whole !

Hillary has a strong record and one thing for sure she is strong on National Security! We don't know where you rank or stand ! She will be good for our economy! Look at her husband? Yes, I don't care if her husband offers input !!!

HILLARY 08

mathprof   January 24th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

To all you Math Challenged Posters,

She said her mother has been working on these challenges for more than 25 years. Repeat after me, 35 IS MORE than 25. In mathematical notation, 35>25. Do you get it now? When Chelsea says "my mother has been working on these challenges for more than 25 years", she knows 35 is more than 25 so there is no contradiction in saying more than 25. Come on, she knows Math. She works in Finance.

Have you got it now or do you need more remediation?

george   January 24th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

BILL CLINTON HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH OUR ECONOMY,STUPID. IT GOES UP,IT GOES DOWN. CLINTON WAS THERE WHEN IT WAS IN IT's UPCYCLE!!!

Rajesh from Bangladesh   January 24th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Hello everybody! I like Mrs Clinton since she will send 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!

Ben   January 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Couldn't be more impressed by her. Very touching to see them pulling together like this. At the end of the day, I just can't see the problem with 3 smart and capable family members working together to make their country a better place. Everyone slinging mud at them are judging purely on emotion. Anyone thinking objectively would have difficulty seeing any harm in this situation. As an American, I'm very proud of her and her parents. Also, having international family members, I can also say that the Clinton's are thought of very highly in other countries and would work wonders to restore admiration for this country.

Frank J. (MO)   January 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Jeannie, Atlanta Georgia January 24, 2008 3:12 pm ET

In answer to "Republicans" saying that Clintons are a bunch of crooks. Well, guess what? they may be. But 3,900 American soldiers DID NOT DIE UNDER THEIR ADMINISTRATION.
———————————————————————————————————-

No, just 1 Million Africans in Rwanda while the Clinton administration ignored they cry for help …. but those are not 'Americans' and they don't count for you.

Frank

Roger Evans Colorado   January 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I don't know what kind of person Chelsea is, I hope she is a good person. I know it must have been hard for her growing up, when her parents were Hillary and Bill. I would think it would be hard growing up knowing you mother and dad were liers, cheats, corrupt, dishonest people, even have your father lie to the american people, having parents with no morales. I believe if she came out of this with truthfull ways and good morals she is a great person.

george   January 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

we're not going to have to. Mexico is coming to us.

Turtle   January 24th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

hey independent owner – much like the bush regime selling oil and other industries to dubai of the UAE and other countries?

don't be a fool. bush and his cronies are just as much in the back pocket of saudi arabie, the UAE, and qatar amongs other countries as anybody who came before them. more so if you ask me.

concerned   January 24th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

The nasty remarks the Obama people are making about Chelsea proves that the decision not to do interviews is the correct one for her. No matter what she would say, you would destroy it one way or another. You people are vicious.

News media are biased towards Obama but the people will make the ultimate decision. Too bad they can't look at Michele and criticize her also. She does come across as a little pushy to say the least. Maybe she would be the one running the country if Obama would get it – Fat chance of that………………

Go Hilliary …………………………………………/////////

Murkman   January 24th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

everybody talking about the clinton/bush regime (ridiculous) taking us further into the abyss is forgetting one undeniable fact….

bill clinton did nothing to " take us into the abyss". remember the economy then? how bout the absence of unjustified wars? remember actually have a respectable place on the international stage?

while i fully feel that the best man or woman should win this election, and have not supported a single candidate yet, don't lump the disaster that has been george bush with the preceding 8 years that clinton served. some of you have to have brains coherent enough to not blame all our problems on two familes with the same last name, and hte ability to actually look at the issue at hand. the two were polar opposites, as was the overall image of this country.

Jess   January 24th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

" If you guys can't stand the Clinton's? Move to Canada or Mexico." -MICHIGAN

funny how many times I heard that about Bush when I complained about him. I am hearing a lot of familiar old things from the some of these pro Clinton people. But some stupid things on all sides really. This is getting out of hand.

Mike K   January 24th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I have heard so many people say they hate Hillary Clinton, but I seldom hear why. This led me to do some research on her. Try as I might, I could not find any reason to dislike her. Is it because she is a strong woman who won't back down? How else can she become the first female president. Because she fought for health care? She is the ONLY person in America to ever try. Because she did not divorce her husband for cheating on her? Most marriages reconcile after infidelity, if it is otherwise strong. Millions of dollars and years were spent investigating her, and they found absolutely nothing. What would happen if your life were picked apart that completely, everyone you ever knew interviewed, and either offered money or threatened to say something negative about you? I wanted to hate her like everyone else, but now I respect her. This apart from the fact that Bill Clinton did more for me than every other president in my lifetime combined.

j   January 24th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Bill enacted NAFTA…I think the clintons should move to Mexico…..with all the jobs he sent there…you are not voting for the "clinton's family"…..only hillary is running for president….you are already confused since you have seen more of the clinton family than hillary……

Joshua   January 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Ah, finally someone is playing their cards right. Making stops at an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) is an ingenious move that may prove to be very beneficial to the campaign by utilizing strong black votes in various states. Think about it, some of the nations most intelligent African Americans attend these institutions and could easily influence their families and friends to vote in the same manner. As a student of Prairie View A&M University (an HBCU in TX), I am well aware of potential votes these students have. A few stops at some of these types of institutions are the right way to go.

d.a.   January 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Good Job Chelsea, spread the news!!! If it takes someone young to spread the same message mom and dad have been saying , then great!!!

j   January 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

All the Clintons except Hillary are apparently campaigning for her now!!!

I guess she is done in SC since she has moved on already….and put chelsea in charge…..

Will the real hill please stand up????

This is great, let's ask all three clintons the same questions, compare the three different versions of the truth that will come out, and just pick the one for the day…if you guess right, you get a date with bill…..

I mean, come on, a five-year old was able to trip up bill, because he is so dishonest……and the media is being SO unfair to hillary!!!! please!!!

A. Bruce   January 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Go Chelsea!

MICHIGAN   January 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

-The question is did he got impeached? How narrow minded person you are.
-I'm going to vote for the clinton's family if they will run for president.
-Well done Chelsea! I think you should run for president in the next four years against Obama. You have more experienced in the White House. Obama is all talk.
- If you guys can't stand the Clinton's? Move to Canada or Mexico.

j   January 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Kucinich alrady endorsed Obama in Iowa!!!! and encouraged his supporters to caucus for Iowa if he didn't meet the threshold…..

Now his supporters should actively campaign in order to stop Hillary's divisive tactics from tearing the whole Democratic party apart and giving the election to McCain……

Bush Clinton Clinton Bush Bush…..Enough!!!!!!! we need CHANGE

DeVone   January 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I will say a gain this is no game and I hope the American people wake up on election day and the spirit of truth led us by the hand .truth to me no more
Clinton White House there is no yellow brick road

Prayu   January 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

"I want you to think of me as your peer, even though I am 27," Chelsea Clinton told the college students. "I want to talk to you about why you should vote for my mom."

That explains it all.

Calculated effort, hats off to the Clintons. Hillary plays nice now, and has strong support amongst baby boomers and other old people. Bill plays dirty attack dog. And now to try and challenge for the youth vote, we have Chelsea coming out.

Seriously, what value does her word have over any other 27 year old? Is it really surprising that she wants her mother to win? Or is she priming herself for a run in '28?

Jeff   January 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Chelsea has turned out great – she is an Amazing woman and American.

To all those concerned about 3 Clintons competing against 1 Obama – I was not aware that Mrs. Obama isn't campaigning for him – or his young children – oh wait – they are. If you cant stand the heat get out of the kitchen already.

Dwayne   January 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Cameron, I disagree with one thing in your message. You said "come on ladies let's make history," I would correct that to say come on ladies AND gentlemen let's make history. I am a Black male and I also want a female President. Not just any woman but the best woman and the best PERSON for the job who happens to be a woman!

Hillary 08′

New Jersey for Hillary

Marie   January 24th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I support Obama, but I think that Chelsea has grown into a very impressive young woman. Of course she will support her mother, and campaign for her, why should anyone have a problem with that?

Congrats, Chelsea.

what example are we setting   January 24th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

attacking a child for supporting her parents! what kind of example is that?

Willy   January 24th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Does anybody really give a fresh pile of dog squeeze about Chelsea , Bill & Hillary Clownton. Anybody but them.

Cameron   January 24th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

YOU GO GIRL WE ARE ALL WITH YOU.
BLACKS, WHITES, LATINAS, JEWISH, KOREANS, CHINESE, INDIANS, JAPANESE, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT RACE WE ARE WE ALL BEHIND YOU MRS. CLINTON
LADIES LETS MAKE HISTORY. VOTE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON. LETS PUT A STOP TO THIS WITCH HUNT AND THE DOUBLE STANDARD THAT IS PUT UPON WOMEN AND EQUALIZE THE PLAYING FIELD ONCE AND FOR ALL.
LETS CHANGE THE WORLD BY ELECTING THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF THE FREE WORLD.
LIKE DR. MAYA ANGELOU SAYS LETS RISE. LETS MAKE HISTORY

bob   January 24th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Geat entertainment – this blog. You all cut out the nastiness. Chelsea is doing a nice job. I was weaiting for her to get into the fun.

independent voter   January 24th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

PEOPLE–WAKE UP–GET OUT THERE–GET OFF THE MESSAGE BOARDS AND GET ON YOUR PHONES–TALK TO PEOPLE AT WORK. LISTEN TO THE MILTARY LEADERS, LISTEN TO THE THOSE WHO REALLY CARE ABOUT AMERICA- THE CLINTONS SOLD US OUT WITH NAFTA TO INDIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES–MILLIONS OF JOBS ARE HISTORY—-WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WENT TO A HOTEL IN A CITY IN AMERICA THAT WASN'T OWNED BY A PERSON FROM INDIA OR A MUSLIM COUNTRY??? THEY ARE BUYING UP ALL OUR HOTELS, ALL OUR GAS STATIONS AND CONVENIENCE STORES…AND QUITE BY ACCIDENT BILL AND HILLARY BECAME FILTHY RICH….RIGHT AFTER NAFTA AND AFTER LEAVING OFFICE.
I WOULD RATHER OUR OIL COMPANIES MAKE SOME PROFITS, ATLEAST THEY EMPLOY AMERICAN WORKERS ANDPAY DECENT WAGES—
BILL AND HILLARY SOLDOUT AMERICA…AND THEY ARE RELYING ON BIG BIG MONEY AND POWER FROM INDIA AND MUSLIM COUNTRIES TO GET THEM BACK IN POWER…ONLY YOU CAN STOP THEM—GET OUT IN YOUR STATE AND BECOME ACTIVE
ANYONE BUT HILLARY!!! ANYONE BUT HILLARY!!!!! LISTEN TO YOUR MILITARY LEADERS—DON'T SELL OUT YOUR COUNTRY TO INDIA AND MUSLIM COUNTRIES

incognito   January 24th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Michael, if we reinstituted a literacy test for Clinton voters, I think you would find youreself quite depressed at the results.

Chelsea is a great advocate, and a very respectable person. Let her campaign for her Mom (and Dad apparently). I hold no ill will towards her… she's got the best record of her family members, and would have my vote over her mom.

John   January 24th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

When will the press ever stop handling Chelsey Clinton with "kid gloves"? Sickening!!!

how low can you go?   January 24th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

First they call the Clintons racist just to support their candidate, even though they know it isn't true. Then they attack their daughter! Would they put up with vicious comments about their own children? Disgusting!

roy CA   January 24th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

has IA been listening to the debates? Obama has been just as clear about his plans for change as much as Ed and Billchelsellary.

Susan   January 24th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hey news flash everyone..Robert Reich, former Clinton Sec of Labor..has just given a statement to CNN about Bill Clinton injecting race into the campaign and blaming Obama..he also took both of the Clintons to task for lying about Obama's record…check it out..of course the Clinton campaign called him names. Reich also said that all is not fair in love, war, and politics. He accused the Clintons of some of the worst dirty politics the country has seen in a long time.

Keep it decent Obama…you're a good man and can do a great job.

Obama – a chance for REAL CHANGE

Kris   January 24th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Obama people are really funny. I love how you think Chelsea is the first son or daughter who has ever done this. The Gore's, Bush's, Kerry's, etc., all of their children were out on the campaign trail for their fathers. It's just that Obama's kids aren't old enough, but he sure does get mileage out of them for photo ops – which by the way I have no problem with.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 24th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Many of us are old enough to remember the shame the Clinton administration brought to this country and the White House.

They are a ,say anything do anything "FAMILY"…………its not about what can i do for my country with the Clintons………..it's all about ,HOW CAN WE WORM OUR WAY BACK INTO POWER AGAIN,SO WE CAN SCREW THE AMERICAN PEOPLE !

Hillary stuck it out with Bill through all his girl friends for Political reasons only , and that speaks volumes about her Judgement and character.

Seam, Philly PA   January 24th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

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Deb   January 24th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Congradulations Chelsea. It takes real guts to get in front of this crowd. I am sure your parents are very proud of you.

Tizzy   January 24th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Jenn SC,
Telling me that you are African American and that you are voting Clinton sounds like you can never get a good African American that you can vote for for Prez. Do not be intimidated. Obama is running not on race but on the fact that Washington needs a change. Hillary Clinton acknowledges that too. Unfortunately Hillary your prefered candidate is part of that Washington establishment. Obama as President will change your life because he brings youth and vigor into it. Hillary for all the false claims on experience has only had 7 years to Obam's 3 in the Senate. Does being a spouse to President of Governor amount to experience in leadership, what with the scandals and odium the Clintons brought to the Presidency while at the White House. Have you exhausted your choices, Edwards is there if you must hate to vote for your fellow African American. Our choice as Anericans, not White or Black or Brown is that the best candidate should go. We did it for Clinton in 92 and 96 when he was 46. His wife at 60 is old enough to be a grandmother. Wake up and be proud of an outstanding African American if you are one. Give Obama your vote, it will heal you, voting for Hillary will hurt you.

JOE M. THOMPSON   January 24th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

LYING PRESIDENT CLINTON

hOW CAN AMERICA BELIEVE __ANYTHING__ A PRESIDENT WHO TOLD THE WORLD
"i I DID NOT HAVE SEX WITH THAT WOMAN", AND WHO WAS IMPEACHED BY OUR CONGRESS FOR LYING?

jOE 804-580-9041

IA   January 24th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Barack "Hussein" Obama talks about CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE!!! But, he just can't seem to talk about that change and lay out to the voters what he intends to change!

HILLARY CLINTON PRESIDENT 08!!!!!

Andrew   January 24th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Chelsea has always been shielded from the media. Now that she is campaigning that shield should come down. We need some serious coverage on how a person just out of college can command a 6 figure income and tons of time off. This stinks of politics. How many nights in the Lincoln bedroom were delivered/promised for this political buy off?

player9   January 24th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

NOW CHELSEA!!! GIVE ME A BREAK. IT TAKES THREE CLINTONS TO LIE AND MUD SLING. NOW I KNOW OBAMA IS THE RIGHT PERSON TO BE PRESIDENT.

I HOPE CHELSEA ACT'S BETTER THEN HER PARENTS. THEN AGAIN THE "APPLE NEVER FALLS FAR FROM THE TREE"

SAVE AMERICA AND DON'T VOTE FOR BILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

roy CA   January 24th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

i want a president who stands and fights on two feet not six. go OBAMA!

Sick of it   January 24th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

We do not need the candidates throwing mud and vile comments at each other.

Most of you are doing it for them.

You talk about news outlets siding with one party or candidate but all you are doing is spitting vile comments at the candidate you do not want to win when you need to be discussing where they stand on issues.

Leave race, family members, political parties, etc. out of it because when it comes down to it it will be the candidate in office who will be voting or vetoing for the issues.

Speak on the issues.

Talk about where the candidates stand.

How they are going to represent you in office.

Are they voting for or vetoing issue that the people want or what big business and stock holders want.

Because when it comes down to it that is what is going to matter to everyone and will be the only way we will survive as a country, family, person.

Also quit the comments on spelling and grammar especially when the people making the comments can't get it right every time either. Or they have good spell/grammar checkers.

Hillary fan in California   January 24th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

I am so proud of Chelsea for speaking on her mom's behalf! It seems that no matter what the Clintons do there are haters waiting to have their say. Could it be that you are jealous of how well they are doing, have done and will continue to do? What could be more gratifying to a parent than to raise a child, especially a girl, who turns out to be a lady – something that is sorely lacking these days?

I am a single parent, black, and I raised 3 children on my own, including a daughter who turned out to be the lady and the kind, caring person I hoped she would be. Let's give kudos to the Clintons instead of bashing them at every turn. You haters need to give credit to Chelsea for being the loving, caring daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton and stop being so negative. Here's a tip: concentrate on raising a child in the same way – see how well you do. Judging from your remarks I doubt that you can do anywhere close to what they have done!

Kudos to Chelsea!

Chuck J   January 24th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

It's sad when you have to pay your socialist mother and philandering father back for getting you a 6 figure job fresh out of college by shilling for them. More Clinton rhetoric is just what we DONT need

Cathy   January 24th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Chelsea, I'm proud of you!! CNN, good job in reporting this news.

I already sent my absentee ballot and voted for Hilary Clinton, our next President. Of all the candidates, she is the most experienced all around. Her experience as First Lady is priceless and is incomparable.

Obama supporters, learn to be more eloquent…..

reggie92   January 24th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

BUSH V.P., BUSH V.P., BUSH PRES., CLINTON, CLINTON, BUSH, BUSH, CLINTON, CLINTON, JEB BUSH, JEB BUSH, CHELSEA CLINTON, CHELSEA CLINTON?

WE HAVE TO STOP THIS NOW!!!! WE HAVE TO TAKE POWER AWAY FROM THESE 2 FAMILYS! THIS HAS GOTTEN WAY OUT OF HAND. I DON'T CARE IF YOU ARE A REP. OR A DEM. GET OUT AND VOTE, BUT PLEASE DO NOT PUT CLINTON IN THE OVAL OFFICE.

LET'S SEND A MESSAGE. THIS WOULD BE THE REAL "CHANGE" THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. AND WHY WE ARE AT IT LET'S GET RID OF THESE FULL-TIME LIFE-LONG POLITICIANS THAT WORK PART-TIME WITH THE BEST BENEFITS YOU COULD IMAGINE. LET'S GET SOME NEW BLOOD IN THERE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TABLE. THAT'S "CHANGE"!!!!!

aj.lockwood   January 24th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

After reading all these comments, I'm resigned to the fact that, once again, Democrats and progressives are ready, able, and prepared to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Congrats, Hillary or Obama haters. If any Democratic or liberal means it when they say that they will not vote for fill in the blank (Hillary, Obama) or even vote for the Republican, they are nuts. Pure and simple. The Republicans are counting on you. Glad to see you're ready to sit and do tricks for them again.

Ephesien Redvil CT   January 24th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I hope the American people get it. What about that: "Chelsea for President 2019″ the most experience candidate base on what will be her 16 years in the Whitehouse. America, what a country.

marcus   January 24th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

These dynasties make me sick. Benzair Bhuttos niece came out and spoke against the policies of dynastics. She said that her aunt deserved to be a target because in Pakistan they have these families that take control of all the power in that country. She admitted that her family was very corrupt and so were other families. If America isn't careful than we will fall into the same tailspin as Pakistan. We will be governed by dynastics and not true leadership. We are walking a very thin line between Royalty and Loyalty. These families the Bushes/Clintons feud with their armies( Republicans and Democrats) and we are pulled in the middle. Is Jeb next in 2012 or his Hispanic son?? Will Chelsay marry an African American to soldify their strangle hold over my ethnic group. People wake-up .The CLINTONS ARE POWER HUNGRY.

Hillary for economic reasons   January 24th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I would really love to see pictures of some of the people who are doing such horrible post about Chelsea and also a copy of their 6th grade diploma.

Jeannie, Atlanta Georgia   January 24th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Jenn from SC: Well said, I am also an African-American female and feel exactly the same way you do about Obama and Hillary. For the most part, I like Obama. But, like you stated he is not prepared to lead this country. Hillary knows where all the skeletons are and can call in favors. Obama's only been around for a minute and no one REALLY knows him. I rather vote for someone who I KNOW what she's about and will try to accomplish things as opposed to talking about it.

And I hate to admit this, his name bothers me some. Barack Hussein Obama. Just doesn't move me. I'm sorry.

OBAMA SUPPORTER   January 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

WHY IS CHELSEA AT SPELMAN? SHE'S NEVER BEEN THERE BEFORE. IT'S A SHAME ON HOW THEY THINK WE BLACK PEOPLE THINK. THEY THINK IF YOU SHOW YOUR FACE ONE OR TWO TIMES AT ONE OF OUR SCHOOLS THAN THEY DEFINETLY LOVE BLACK PEOPLE. THE ONLY SAD THING ABOUT IT IS THAT THEY PROBABLY ARE RIGHT BLACK PEOPLE FALL FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT FOR EACH OTHER. I HATE HOW THE CLINTONS ARE PLAYING US BLACKS. I WISH THAT BLACK PEOPLE COULD SICK TOGETHER JUST AS ANY OTHER RACE. LET'S SEE IF CHELSEA WILL BE BACK AT THE SPELMAN IF HER MOM IS ELECTED. WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!

lola   January 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

regardless of what anyone think, say or do. i think hillary is the best candidate to lead the democratic party without a doubt.

get truth guy   January 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

almost all Obama's supporters have all the time in their hands and big bad mouths too, they are evil and mob gansters…plus the media left wing in their side, I think this nation is in deep trouble unless we stand up in front those mob people.

Fred from Florida   January 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

ONE President not THREE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chelsea will be VP and Bill will be some low down crappy position because Hillary is using him to get into the White house and then she is going to get her revenge for his AFFAIR.

Wilma   January 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

John:

Being entitled to my views do not mean that I am demented nor anyone else that support the Clintons, you are entitled to yours, I have not critizied you for being on the BO side, that's your choice. If I feel that the remark was offensive, that is my choice. HIs response to the question was great, the joke was not necessary and it took away from his great answer, that's my opinion. okay moving on!.

d   January 24th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Chelsea said she is a "numbers dork", not a dork.

You Obama supporters get a life!

James Brown ( Independent )   January 24th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Many of us are old enough to remember the shame the Clinton administration brought to this country and the White House.

They are a ,say anything do anything "FAMILY"…………its not about what can i do for my country with the Clintons………..it's all about ,HOW CAN WE WORM OUR WAY BACK INTO POWER AGAIN,SO WE CAN SCREW THE AMERICAN PEOPLE !

Hillary stuck it out with Bill through all his girl friends for Political reasons only , and that speaks volumes about her Judgement and character.

Susan   January 24th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Obama represents decency and the Clintons do not. It's really simple for me. I believe Chelsea is a smart and intelligent young woman. I also think so many people are frsutrated with Bush and so chronically tired of the Clintons and everything they represent that the harsh words come out. Also Steve..the Bush girls are no different than Chelsea Clinton trying to live their lives in the almost unbearble glare of the public eye. Give them a break.

In my opinion given the tone of this campaign Chelsea would be wise to maintain a very low profile. Many people deeply resent the way the Clinton combo has beaten up on Obama. Americans are esentially very fair…However, Dennis…I don't detect Hillary pulling away in the polls. I detect the race tightening. Many like you and me realize with Hillary we cannot win in Novemeber.

STAY COOL..VOTE OBAMA..FOR A REAL CHANCE AT CHANGE.

Penny   January 24th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I can't help noticing clinton supporters all seem to have difficulty with correct grammar. Must be star struck illeterate, low income poor souls hoping some of the highlife will rub onto them. Fat chance.

Caliman   January 24th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

hillary took all the insults hurled at her by obama and wife, edwards and wife and she still remains standing. now that she's giving counter-punches, obama cries like a baby. what a WIMPY candidate!!! if he gets the nomination, how can he withstand the barrage of negativities that the other candidate and his supporters will throw at him? obama, grow up and this goes to your supporters, too!

Josh   January 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

For the record, I am an Obama supporter who has nothing bad to say about Chelsea. Obama has not, and would not say anything negative either. If he does then I will be voting Edwards. As Obama supporters we need to be the camp of Hope, because that is why we are voting for him in the first place.

Is the democratic party polarized beyond repair? It would seem so.

Nando, Florida   January 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Once a Clinton always a Clinton giver her 4yrs it will kick in to overdrive and she will have her first taste of BLOOD!!!!!!!!!

LeeAnn N. Taylor, San Francisco, Ca   January 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Chelsea has grown into a wonderful, smart woman. Good for her and good for us!

destiny   January 24th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

You know, Cate Edwards has been on the trail for her dad too!

suzy   January 24th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

She is campaigning for her mother!!!
What's wrong with that?
or better yet….
What's wrong with all of you that seem to have a problem with her doing that?
You think Obama doesn't have people out campaigning for him?
It's ridiculous.

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Peter Waters   January 24th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Chelsea your amazing! I support your MOM 100%

HILLARY 2008!

James Martin   January 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

The media seems to be blinded by all things Clinton. Good lord there must be other things out there to "report".

jenn SC   January 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I have read all of these comments and frankly many are sad. As an African-American woman, I am proud to support Hillary because of her experience and her knowledge of the issues. I could care less that Obama tries to be the incarnate of Dr. King. He needs to find some original material and actually speak on the issues. Chelsea has the right to support her mother in the race just like we, as surrogates, support our candidate of choice. Obama is not prepared to lead this country and I would rather vote for a Republican than put him in office. I want a leader, not a talker. Its' not about Bill or Chelsea….its about this country. By the way, I watch all the candidates on both sides of the aisle.

willowood   January 24th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Chelsea Clinton, please do not run for office lest we have yet another Clinton. You are a person with integrity and good judgment which goes to show the Cinton's ddid one thing right. You can and will be your own women in this world outside if politics!

Tiny, OR   January 24th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Sarah, Fayetteville, AR:

Mrs Clinton did not start an race issue, she stated a fact that if you go to history.com it verifies that MLK worked with LBJ to have the Civil Rights Act and other law binding acts put into place. Only Congress/President can establish laws. Also it was a black congressmen backing BO that took the opportunity to use a harmless statement where this woman praised MLK for his work along with LBJ and made it into an issue. Why do you think he did that ? Why would the Clintons want to initiate a race issue at this time. Also have they asked any of their big time Hollywood friends to join their campaign, if so I have missed them. If you want to slam the Clinton's, get it right.

Texan girl; The bible states til death do you apart, anybody that can face the world with what happened a while back in the oval office incident is a champion in my book; most of us want to run and hide our little secrets . What's wrong with a child helping a parent, most of do because we love and care for them and appreciate what they have done for us.

Jeannie, Atlanta Georgia   January 24th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

In answer to "Republicans" saying that Clintons are a bunch of crooks. Well, guess what? they may be. But 3,900 American soldiers DID NOT DIE UNDER THEIR ADMINISTRATION.

get truth guy   January 24th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Obama's supporters are so low and so angery people from what I read all over the net, they must have no job and hanging on the web all the time and picked up tax payers' money, bad mounth Clintons…

Surrealist, Fort Myers, Fl   January 24th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Just because you've not read a lot in the papers…
don't think miss Pink panties…and golden stars…is so perfect.

She is born from the Clinton gang./mob…no negative can be leaked out….ever,,,or you'll be silenced…permanently.

I bet there is a whole lot of stuff re: young miss Clinton the American public has not been privy to.

josh   January 24th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Good for Chelsey! What a sweetheart. How does such a sweet girl have such ruthless parents!

Don't Corrupt the Child   January 24th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Could be that Chelsea doesn’t want to speak to press because she may actually be the only Clinton to tell the truth. Bill and Hillary should be ashamed of themselves for trying to corrupt this young lady’s life. It is clearly obvious they would use her to get sympathy votes for Hillary. 25 years of experience in place of 35 years, seems Chelsea knows more about her mother then her own mother knows about herself.
No self respecting parent would subject their child to all of the scrutiny her parents have brought on themselves. If Hillary’s vision and ideas for America were believable she wouldn’t have to drag her family in to speak and fight for her. Allow Chelsea to follow her own dreams rather than to fulfill your own.

Dennis   January 24th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I think it's a shame that some people have used cruel words in this blog to describe Chelsea. She is simply supporting her mother. She is no "monster." She's a beautiful, well-spoken, good-natured individual — someone I'd be very proud to have as a daughter. This is why Hillary is starting to pull away in the polls and even, I sense, regain support in the African American community. Obama supporters in every blog I've visited (and I get the sense that the vast majority of them are mean-mouthed white people) are far nastier in their words against the Clintons than Clinton supporters are about Barack. Please, my friends, stop this. It is not doing Barack any good.

TJ, Hoboken, NJ   January 24th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

And by the way, why is it suddenly just 25 years experience instead of 35? And what exactly are the details of this "experience"?

John   January 24th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

"I don't think you should vote for her or against her because she is a woman," but because she’s been "working on these challenges for more than 25 years."

Well if it isn't just about voting voting for a woman, why didn't she also walk across the parking lot and campaign to the young men at Morehouse College (an all male historically black college founded in 1867 to begin the education of free slaves and the alma mater of Martin Luther King Jr.)? You've gotta walk the walk people; not just talk the talk.

scott   January 24th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

she'll be the first person in history to be first daughter twice.
how cool is that?
bowling green mo.

stan pitts pa   January 24th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Americans will end this bush-clinton-bush dynasty, we have had enough of these two families!

Frank Rivas, Rockville, MD   January 24th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

who else is this woman, clinton, going to send in to campaign for her? the marines? minnie mouse? that is absolutely pathetic. can you imagine her in the oval office, hiding behind the chair, crying for bill to make a decision for her? and she has the nerve to say that obama is in a desperate condition. i would rather keep the bush for another four; at least, he is supposedly making his deranged decisions on his own.

Ben   January 24th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

No one would care what Chelsea thought if her last name was not Clinton, regarless of how poised she has become. Accordingly, it scares me that America has begun to show such signs of an Oligarchy whereby one family can create such a political influence simply by virtue of it's name. If Hillary really has all of this "experience," let's see her prove it to us without appearing to lean on the crutch of the Clinton dinasty. Bill is a genious. I'm sure Chelsea is as well. But both are proving, once again, that both Hillary, and even sadder Bill himself, are more hungry for votes than they are to lead.

Bukky   January 24th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Ummm i'm not a Clinton hater (wont be voting for her both I dont hate her) but Hillary Jr visiting the Bastion of strong black women… Spelman doesnt sit right with me for some reason.

Will the Clintons also make a stop at Morehouse, Howard, and Morgan????

It just seems odd? Because if Obama made a stop at Morehouse ppl would freakout and say he is pandering to his race… but here comes Clinton, practically shucking and jiving….

jim   January 24th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Do you ignorant people really feel like it's 3 Clinton's against 1 Obama?……please give us a break. Do you not think that Michelle Obama is not campaigning for her husband???? Wasn't it Michelle Obama that stated in South Carolina regarding Hillary Clinton "If you can't run your own house – how can you run the White House"???? You people need to quit acting like the Clintons are ganging up on Obama. Perhaps if he can't take the heat he should get out of the kitchen. He has slung an equal amount of mud as well. There are no saints or angels in the field of candidates so you can quit acting like there is.

We love you Chelsea, we are all becoming more and more aware of the fantastic job that your parents did raising you. Just another example of how well Hillary Clinton runs her house. We can't wait until she's running our country, cleaning up yet another mess left behind by a Bush.

columbus   January 24th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Isn't it ironic? The same people who jumped on the Bash Bush bandwagon are the same ones who want the Clintons left alone. Well, suck it up and live with it. One of the Bush girls does something wrong, and the media's all over it. But it appears Ms. Chelsea is just so squeaky clean. How nifty.

Michael   January 24th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

To Jim, who attacks Brad:

Our friend Brad may well be a conservative, but at least English appears to be his first language. It's clearly not yours. You should check out basic subject-verb agreement and the curious use of " it will never happen now." What does that mean?

Scott   January 24th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Wilma:

Regarding your comment about Obama:
Are you serious? It was a JOKE. They asked him what they thought about Bill Clinton being the first black president. THAT question could be considered racist in itself, but I didn't see Obama getting offended. You Hillary supporters are just as demented as she is.

Dexter   January 24th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Hillary won't be president. Even if she wins the nomination (which I doubt she will), she won't have the full support of democrats, maybe a fraction of independents, and absolutely no republicans.

The cigar jokes have already started up again, and it's only January.

And for those of you who think she held her own against the GOP of the 90's, that was nothing compared to what the'll do to the Goldwater girl if she's up for the presidency. She can cry her fake tears all she wants, but it won't help.

The GOP feeds on tears (as well as the blood of babies).

Even her crazy husband won't be able to help.

Corey, Maryland   January 24th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Even though i support Obama, Edwards said something very important yesterday… "Why nominate a Candidate that cant win the general election."

Obama Richardson 08 or Obama Bloomberg 08 would both WIN by a landslide. Anything with Hillary's name on it will lose. It is a fact in all of the polls, she loses to everyone. Its just like supporting Gravel! Absolutely no way she can win, and you all know that. She only has the power to divide, even the democrats against her, and no republican will vote for her, and the independents will be going for McCain. Stop ruining this country Hillary Supporters!! Vote for a Democrat who will actually Win, even if that means supporting Edwards which wouldn't be that bad. They all agree on the same stuff pretty much, except Hillary can not win! That is something we can all agree on!

Dan   January 24th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

This is ridiculous to claim that Obama/Oprah is as annoying and powerful as Bill I and Bill II. I am a registered republican, and I can only hope that people who have registered Democrat will vote for Obama in the primary. Hillary is very polarizing and will only further divide this country, with a strong non-polarizing fresh leader like Obama we will be a country united. The last thing we need is for Hillary to win and name Bill as her running mate…

justobserve   January 24th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Why? If Billary won the next presidency, Chelsea would be able to count as HER own experience her years in the White House for her own candidate in, er, 2016!

Scott   January 24th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

All you Clinton supporters are just as nasty and mean spirited as your evil leader Hillary.

nellieh   January 24th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I'm betting she has a tattoo!

ABB   January 24th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Interesting the vile and hateful comments here, be they about Chelsea or her parents. (Oh, and some troll telling her to "shut up") It only shows your fear and paranoia…. Your vehemence and whining don't mean anything or impress anyone with a brain. I am not a Clinton supporter, but I do believe in civility. These campaigns have gone on for too long, so what will you whiners have to do with your time once it's over? Maybe something constructive, as opposed to destructive?

Bukky   January 24th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

How many freakin clintons are in this campaign?

REPUBLICANS   January 24th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

BILL AND HILLARY ARE BUNCH OF CROOKS CHECK YOUR FACTS>

Sal, Fairbanks, AL   January 24th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Chelsea campaigning for her mother is certainly more natural and understandable than Oprah campaigning for Obama!

Jeannie, Atlanta Georgia   January 24th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Way to go Chelsea!!…and Go Hillary!!!

No matter how I felt about the Clintons prior to these 8 miserable years of
phony Christian "Bush and family"….I think we will be better off with the Clinton's back in office. Those were great years for those of us who remember and are not suffering from short term memory loss, which is an American character flaw.

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE   January 24th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

WILMA

OBAMA WAS ONLY JOKING COME ON HE WAS RAISED BY HIS WHITE MOTHER AND HER FAMILY HE PROBABLY CANT DANCE LIKE A BROTHER ALSO>

Tommy   January 24th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Watching her growing up in the White House… Chelsea has turned out to be a Confident, yet Humble young lady.

She is the only daugter of a Presidential Candidate who is never too desperate to get on the TV Camera.

There are many Children of Presidents, Governors, Senators, House Reps have REPEATEDLY broken the laws…. BUT Chelsea is NOT one of those.

Her well being is perhaps the GREATEST testimony that the CLintons are not as bad as the Press, the Media, and the Republicans would like to portray.

You go, Chelsea. Your Humility has spoken VOLUME!!! :)

TV   January 24th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

It is Chelsea's personal choice not to answer the press' questions. She seems to only wish to answer questions directly, one on one or to a crowd. Why do you care that she is suspect towards the media? She should be after all the Right Wing crap her parents had to endure over all these years. She's a brilliant young mind to stand back and be cautious. Bill and Chelsea also have every right to go out and campaign for their wife/mother; they know her best and what she can offer. Who's fault is that we've never had a viable female candidate for office that happens to be the wife of a former President. This is the first time it's happended and all of sudden you lay down the ground rules? Give me a break. If the tables were turned, you'd be all supportive of it. You all just disagree because you dislike the Clinton's but hypocriticalliy keep your mouth shut when Bob dole campaigns for his wife or McCain's wife says she thinks America prefers the First Lady to have a more old fashioned role. This is 2008; get with the times! Stop being hypocrites. Stop judging others; that's the problem with you right wingers – you judge quicker than God. Whatever happend to the spirit of the Republicans of "dont tell me what to do". It's become the party of discrimination, judgement, fear, laws, supression, bigotry, sexism. You all forget the vast majority of Americans were happy during the Clinton years and remember those times fondly. You only wish it could have been a Right Winger who could take complete credit.

Juanita   January 24th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Here we go again, The Clinton's. The U.S. seem to forgotten, the intern,LOLO
The lies, Oh how could we be so small minded. The United States can forget
so many things. Or have we??

I recall when they left the White house, what all was reported stolen from the,
Whitehouse???LOLO "08″ OBAMA. Get a life Bill,anyone that Vote for Hillary,is
as sick, as Hillary for staying with you. Shame on you !!!!

KAS   January 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Jose of NYC: If you can't spell, you should not vote. It's Obama, by the way.
I used to support Hillary, but now I will vote for Obama. I'm tired of the lies, mud, etc. coming from Hillary, then Bill, now, before long…Chelsea. Who's next? Hillary's aunts, uncles, cousins….etc.

Ray   January 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

It must be crazy Obama supporter day on here! All these attacks on a daughter who is backing her Mother….WOW..The NERVE!!!

TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE   January 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

WILMA THE STATEMENT OBAMA MADE WAS A JOKE< I BET HE CAN
"T DANCE EITHER BY THE WAY

Ron   January 24th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

It is amazing when I think of all the horrible things you people say about the Clinton’s

You sure did not think that way when they were fighting for you against the Republican’s working to insure the economy was strong. When has anyone gotten a job like this,(if there is such a one), without any kind of executive experience? It takes more than hope to run this country.

DMW   January 24th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Some of the comments from the posters are just mean. This tells me that no matter what the Clinton' s , some of you are just haters, period. To put down Chelsea for just talking, is a sad day. Why would any of us want to vote for Obama when his supporters are so rabid. What a disgrace.

Karen SC   January 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Great job Chelsea! You are doing what every one else would be doing for their mother if they were running : )

Best of Luck and God Bless America!

Karen

Michael   January 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Here we go again. Go Chelsea! Where do you people live? . Let us know when you start to really think and stop bleating your bumper sticker slogans. Perhaps we should reinstitute the literacy test for voting.

Anka   January 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Bill was bad.

Hillary is awful.

Poor Chelsea took after both of them.

Someone with brains out there explain to me intelligently why anyone in their right mind listens to any of the Clintons' garbage, Yep, that's right – there is no explanation.

As Forrest Gump's line goes – stupid is as stupid does. So there go the Clintons…

Mark tanstill   January 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Chelsea CLinton For President 2024!! Lets give two families the presidency for the next hundred years!!!

from: Chicago for Mrs Clinton   January 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Texan gril !!!!! Big mouth !!!!!
That's all what You 're!!!!!
I wish Americans people could be smarter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Votes will go to smarter then Obama!!!!!!
Mrs Hillary Clinton 2008

how low can obama supporters go? now attacking chelsea for supporting her mother?   January 24th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

the vitriol continues. now obama supporters think it's unfair for chelsea to support her mother and call it three against one. so they're afraid of a daughter now? pathetic! is there no decency?

Andrea   January 24th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

To Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR…
I urge you to do your research and determine what racial comment Clinton made, and then be sure to update yourself on how race was presented to the press. I will give you a hint, it was a four-page document sent to the press from Obama's camp insinuating that Clinton made racial comments. If you go back and take a look at the original footage you will be hard-pressed to see what was exactly racist with what she said. These blanket statements are not helpful to just throw around without taking some initiative and checking out the facts.

Benjamin Armah   January 24th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Mockery of American democracy! Clearly, the Clintons are covertly running for an unprecedented 3rd term for the presidency. The suppreme court should be called to determine if this is constitutional.

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   January 24th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

All the Hillary hate makes me support her. GO HILLARY!!

Wilma   January 24th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Everything that happens with the Clintons is an issue and nothing is said about the whining big mouth Obama, who insinuated that to be black you have to know how to dance, what an insult to anyone that is not black and also those blacks who cannot dance, that thought is stereotyping a group of people . And you BO folks want this man to represent your country, the thought of that, is sad.

JJ in NY   January 24th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Have some more Kool-aid, RAY .

Tim, Seattle, WA   January 24th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

What an incredibly unflattering picture of her. She looks just like her mother…

Just want to reiterate Brad's message above:

Be sure to check on a few things before you even consider voting for Hillary Clinton.

Google these videos:
"The Clinton Chroincles" 1 hour 51 minutes
"Bill and Hillary Clinton: Their Secret Lives"
"Mena Coverup" 54 minutes
"The Clinton Body Count"
"Rose Law Firm"

It is your civic duty to know who and why you are voting for a candidate. Don't vote for a criminal. Thanks.

Deborah   January 24th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Joe & Andrea……THANK YOU….you spoke the words right out of my mouth…

It's sad that the people dogging the Clintons and supporting Obama need to be so ugly, nasty and harsh about their view in Chelsea's suppport for her mother, certainly, if it was YOUR mother, you would be doing the same. Come on people, back off, grow up, find something better to do in life than rediculing a just cause. I think the only reason you're supporting Obama is because he's running against Hillary, has NOTHING to do with rather he's qualified or not, because GOD knows he isn't. Obviously you people are just going by the media and not doing your research. Maybe if you did, you'd see that the Clintons are good for us, not bad, and if you really care about our country, you'd wake up. How sad to have to live and wake up every morning with such ugly thoughts. God Help You.

Live hate to the devil, there's enough hate in this world already. Grow up. Think of what Jesus would think of you if you were in front of him saying such cruelties?

Diane   January 24th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Why would anyone care if Chelesa Clinton campaigns for her mom. If I were
running for office you can bet my three sons would be out there also, mainly because they believe in me and what I am for and who knows mom better than
the children. Fix supper or do a load of laundry, pray for someone dying of cancer.
That's the real world. We want someone who can run our country safely, smartly and Hillary Clinton can. Chelesa is only her mom's daughter so leave her alone
and let her go out and speak about her mom, she proud of Hillary as our
children are proud of us.

Chris   January 24th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Yet another shining example of what the Clintons can accomplish together.
We win or lose this election wit Hillary, and no one else. Let's just hope the Obama supporters don't sabotage the party when he loses.

David, Silver Spring, MD   January 24th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Hmmm, if Chelsea is 27 now, in eight years she'll be 35, which just happens to be the minimum age for serving as U.S. President.

Imagine, we could have both Hillary and Bill lending their considerable weight as former presidents and using their "persuasive" powers to a campaign for Chelsea.

Or would it be the Bush family's turn again?

annie   January 24th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Obama 08 all the way

Gina, Baltimore, Maryland   January 24th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Jess, Jess, Jess. If we vote him in office each time, shouldn't we be held accountable for it? Huh? It would only give him, or anyone else for that matter, a chance to run. If we don't like who is in office, don't vote for that person. It is that simple. Bill did so much good for this country, and the goober in office now has destroyed it. So, my dear, if Bill was still in office, just think how wonderful this country would be. Go back to sleep Jess.

Seth   January 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I like Clintons since they are for outsourcing of Jobs to India.Go Clinton……

IMG   January 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

We really don't need a third Clinton speaking. She is not even pretty to look at. Perhaps her time will be better spent talking to her parents about family values…oh, wait….they don't have any.

pab   January 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

To neel ny, ny, you know the only weapons white uneducated slime like you have to use against a smart well educated polished black woman such a M. Obama is the fact you are white, therefore you think you are better than she is. No matter that are most likely gutter trash. I am black, and though I am sure M. Obama can very much speak up for herself, I am going to tell you this. You are not fit to carry out M. Obama toilet trash, or mine. I am also a woman. And I am sure you are probably employed part-time a your local fast food joint, or on welfare. So jealousy of M. Obama is all you have to make you feel a little better about your miserable life. LOSER

P.J. Hall   January 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

How sweet.

Perhaps she was nervous, because her mother has a 10 year gap in her qualifications for the presidency. Hillary says:35 years. Chelsea says:25 years experience. Kids……….you can't ever know what they are going to say. on the other hand Bill says: 35 years too.

My money is on Chelsea, she is the only one who has not shown to be a person that stretches the truth.

KATHY   January 24th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

JOSE WHAT DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE BORDER CONTROL ISSUE? SHOULD IT BE MORE SECURE<

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   January 24th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I love all the Republican trolls here who proclaim, "I'm a Democrat and I'll vote for a Republican instead of Clinton!"

LIARS. Stop your amateur Republitroll games and transparent reverse psychology. Nobody with a brain buys it.

No self-respecting Democrat would vote for Republican after the Bush disaster.

Jon, Memphis TN   January 24th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Chelsea seems calm and collected, knowlegeable and attractive. How's that working for you, Rush Limbaugh? Want to make some more hateful or, uh Conservative (sorry, same thing) comments about her looks?

Mickelle Arnold   January 24th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

FYI: Spelman College is not a historically Black College. It is a Black college but is it not listed as such under the HBCU guidelines. Please check your references and history before posting as such.

Ted   January 24th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

This is too much, after 8 years she will run for precedent as well. We are talking about 300 million people not 1 family.

ke, GA   January 24th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Isn't she an example of a nice kid everyone should be proud of? Clintons should be proud of her. Go Chelsea, your mom will be the next President!!!

JJ in NY   January 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

So now Hillary and Billary are prostituting their daughter for political purposes… they must be getting even more desperate .

rodlang   January 24th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

She seems like a nice kid, hope she stays out of politics.

JohnAR   January 24th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Cheryl….You previously made a comment that Chelsea stated she was not "ALLOWED" to speak with the Press. How about you get your facts straight before quoting someone….

"Do you think your dad would be a good 'first man' in the White House?" Rieckoff asked, but Chelsea brushed her question aside.

"I'm sorry, I don't talk to the press and that applies to you, unfortunately. Even though I think you're cute," Chelsea told the pint-sized journalist.

This is just proving my point more and more.

JF   January 24th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

All this inter democratic fighting is ridiculous. Obama supporters are sounding really whiny and the Clinton supporters are sounding too self righteous.

Either would be a better choice then ANY of the Republicans.

I see this fighting is actually a good thing. Whoever wins the nomination is going to need this experience because the crap and mud the Republicans are about to fling will make this stuff look like child's play.

Its ok and expected for the candidates to exchange words and bicker but when the supporters within their own party are bickering its bad for all the Democrats.

And Chelsie? Nice girl im sure ;)

from: Chicago for Mrs Clinton   January 24th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Brad I think We should check YOUR's RECORD in first.
You're not as smart as good people and smart people should be!!!!!
GO MRS. CLINTON FOR 2008 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James Brown ( Independent )   January 24th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

How many Clinton's does it take to steal an election. I am so sick of these people and there wormy ways.

Brattleboro, VT   January 24th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

In the kingdom of America we are probably waiting for Clinton the 3rd

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   January 24th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

MS from PA wrote: "The reckless ambition of Bill and Hillary needs to be checked before it can do even more damage. I would rather vote republican than Clinton. Obama '08″
________________

What damage? What on Earth are you talking about? Bill Clinton led the country during the most prosperous, peaceful and optimistic period in US history. We'd be very fortunate to be that "damaged" again! This irrational hatred of the Clintons is so pathetic and stupid. Ambition in a Presidential candidate?!? Shocking! Horrible! What a terrible quality ambition is. What do you want? A lazy, apathetic person who doesn't give a squirt? Sorry MS, Fred Thompson has already left the race.

I prefer Obama, too, but I'll happily vote for Hillary as will the vast majority of Democrats who are registering 2:1 to the Republicans. We can win without you.

Jim   January 24th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

To Brad,

You clearly is a conservative trying the smearing campaign that never worked before and will never work now.

Iowan for Hillary   January 24th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Obummer's supporters are pathetic.

They're just JEALOUS because people campaigning for him aren't as FAMOUS as President Clinton and Chelsea.

***********PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON 2008************

Vicki Reynolds, Hagerstown Maryland   January 24th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I am glad to see Chelsea go out to support the democrates! Her point on keeping focused on the issues rather than the race card or the gender card is stressing the point in why and how we elect the president. We need a doer not a BIG TALKER in the White House!!! The Clinton's have a proven record in supporting tough issues and the proven ability to work with various groups of people in the US and of course in foreign affairs. Much work has been done by the Clinton's in regards to the African American community. We are in a recession we are going to need a tough DOER NOT A BIG TALKER IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Hilliary has the proven record to MAKE CHANGE SINCE SHE HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR MOST OF HER PROFESSIONAL LIFE.

from: Chicago for Mrs Clinton   January 24th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

JohnAR: I liked your comment. We all know what is Obama's character(not the best) anyway. Plus his advisirs are not as smart as he think!!!!
Mrs Hillary and her husband are very good people.
Chelsea is young women, who cares about her parents.
Does, what any good, grown child would do!!!beeing in her situation.
Fine Family!!!!!!!
That shows for Americans a lot and to falow the Family way to live !!!
Congratulations for CLINTON'S FAMILY!!!!!!!
and good luck !!!!!!!!!!!

Jim   January 24th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

What's with all the 3 clinton vs 1 Obama talk? I think so far the most vicious attacks are not coming out of Bill Clinton, it's Michelle Obama. Have you people follow the election at all? American are so gulible.

Evergreen State   January 24th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I know you all hate Bush, but you have to admit his daughters are BETTER looking!

Sven The Republican   January 24th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I have very little doubt that the democrats will nominate Hillary as the democrat hopeful. What will be Hillary's undoing is her very high unfavorable rating. More people don't like her than do. She is divisive and a large portion of the population do not find her trust worthy, myself included.

Please nominate Hillary. She will ensure a republican president.

Anti Clintons   January 24th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Laura, are you aout of your mind! Chelsea is just another hack for the Clintons, 3 against one. She wouldn't even talk to a young girls, a 9 year old for a school newspaper, now she wants to open her beer hole, no she is open game now to support or critizise. That is her choice, she is 27 years old, she is an adult, so she is going to take it like her idiot parents.

So those of you who love "little Chelsea" that is ok, but she is now in the media and not above from taking it on the chin. SO far she hasn'r said anything that would hurt her as I can see it, but she is going to be jumped on also, so quit trying to pander to her and her little prissy looks, she is open for the people now.

Go Obama!

Jose of NYC   January 24th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Look at all the Osama fans in fear of a young woman… keep crying. Only a clinton can clean up a bush's mess. If you want to stop the Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton… Then STOP voting bushes into the White House. That's all it takes.

jms   January 24th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

It's interesting to read the above comments and wonder how many individuals have taken the time to go to each candidate's website and research what they stand for or even research their voting records. Over and over I read, "I like Hillary" or "I like Obama"; but not one individual backs up their like or dislikes with educated reasons. Much of how voters vote is on likability and not how the electees actions will impact our lives. It's nice to see so many people are interested in this election and agree it's time for a change. I want to see a draft of a new health care plan, I don't want to hear that it needs to be changed – that's obvious!. I want to see a draft of how to strengthen our schools, I don't want to hear that it needs to be changed – once again, that's obvious! It's time the voters get educated and make these politicians provide us with more than one word answers…we all agree, it's time for a "change." Now show us the details!

Fannie Muksa   January 24th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

I thought Mrs Clinton should be fed up of that LIMELIGHT/CANDLES/HIGH TABLES and the security/secrutiny/witchhunting that abounds Presidents and immediate families. I love your family (Clintons) and you should love yourselves more to relax and not live under close observation by the WIDE/WILD world in this MIllenium. Let the Irish men LEAD, so that we always remember the Clinton name with ADMIRATION
Do not add on. Too much confusion!!
On close examination the Male Irish dynasty has blessed the Land of the Brave/home of the free. Let it be so.

Young lady, Cheales needs to be involved in helping her agemates/travelling freely/ merrymaking. The name Clinton should be stainless now!!.
WE love you.
FRom
Unbiased Black listener/admirer.

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   January 24th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

To Anon in Middle America: We aren't GOP trolls. There are some people, including Democrats like myself, that are sick to death of politics as usual and are willing to consider a Republican just to move forward. That's a reality that you need to accept and calling us names doesn't help the party.

Also, to many of the commentators here on this blog–you're right that it doesn't matter that Chelsea's campaigning for her mother. You're right that we, Obama supporters don't need to take pot shots at her. Please take note that Senator Obama has said nothing about Chelsea Clinton.

That said, all of the pot shots are out of frustration with the fact that no Hillary supporters are willing to address the very real concerns about the campaign tactics being used. You can't turn a blind eye to these issues. If you do, you will continue to alienate your party members.

Also, as a white, Southern woman, even I can see that neither Obama or Oprah are racists. Stop with all of that nonsense because the only candidate who has made race an issue is HRC.

Jess   January 24th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

"the Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton crap, as far as I'm concerned, we should have kept Bill as our President for as many years as possible. He did so much good for this country. We need to change the two term law."-Gina

Okay people. Look at that mentality! How is that democracy??? It's everywhere and it is dangerous!! Why are we putting a family above the basic ideals of this country? Wake up people!!! Please! If I sound frantic, it's because this is insanity.

By the way, the 90's were economically well because of the dot com boom among many other factors that Clinton had nothing to do with. Don't vote nostalgia. Don't vote against the basic idea of what America was meant to be!

Robert   January 24th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

If the American people were stupid enough to elect Clinton twice and Bush twice, anyone can become president, even Hillary. The country isn't going to the dogs, it's already there.

Cathy   January 24th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Whatever people say about the Clintons, noone can argue about the fact that they've raised a very grounded child. I'm really impressed with her.

Fran Martin   January 24th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

This is exactly what voters do not need, another Clinton to pollute the campaign trail with stale, rotten claims about the next Clinton in the dynastic line. So Chelsea is just starting to find her voice? I wonder how long it will take before she mimics Shrillary and joins in the fight against the vast right wing conspiracy and the campaign of lies about Obama. Please………..send the Dumpy Duo and their mute underling back to the confines of Arkansas and GIVE ME A BREAK from these Clinton FAIRY TALES.

Wayne   January 24th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Bill said that Hillary doesnt have a chance at winning in SC because black people vote for Obama. Can you imagine if Obama said he had no chance at winning Iowa because the state is mostly white? Bill is definitely trying his best to make this about race while denying it.

Hillary used to lead among black voters but now she doesnt. Obama was black back then. The truth is she lost their vote due to her shady campaign tactics.

Justice   January 24th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I thought Hillary was running for president… not Bill or Chelsea. Why is this news to CNN?

Trey M.   January 24th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Doesn't she have a job to be at? Her employer must have a very generous vacation policy. Go away Clintons!

judy   January 24th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

i guess some of you who are obama supporters now swas clinton supporter before,buying a new shoes already forgotten that, that old shoes was taking you everywhere before. give me a break, leave the girl alone your will do the same thing when you was in the same case.She is proud of her family don,t you want your children to be proud of you?

RuthieM   January 24th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Yep it's Billary Hillary and Chelary vs. Obama. OBAMA '08!!

LCD   January 24th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

There have been several comments about Bush/Clinton Families in office for too many years. The people that ran where voted into office. They had to campaign, raise money and get elected.

Justin Tyme   January 24th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I wonder what took Hillary so long to field Chelsea in her campaign? Before you know it, Chelsea will be taking swipes at Obama, and probably his duaghters as well.

How low can some politicians go? Shame!!

Cheryl   January 24th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I recall Chelsea's comment to a 9 year old school reporter. She told the child she was not ALLOWED to speak to the press. Today Hilary says it's Chelsea's choice…not. Only Hilary would try to have it both ways.

kw   January 24th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Vote for her "not because she's a woman but because she's been facing these challenges for 25 years".

Given the current state of the union, these 25 years of experience haven't gotten us very far.

JJ Jax, FL   January 24th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

This only makes me even more proud of Obama….He can hold his own very well…

even if it's 'three-on-one'.(HA!)

OBAMA '08!!!!

AD   January 24th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Why do people keep lumping Bush and Clinton (Bill) together? ("The Clinton/Bush Regime has gone on 3 terms too far…" or "…we need change and not further Bush/Clinton rule…" etc.)

The Bush administration has been a nightmare for this country. What did Clinton do that compares with starting a war based on lies resulting in the death of nearly 4,000 of our troupes, wasting billions of dollars in Iraq while Katrina victims have nothing, and causing far more people in the world to hate the US?

Alex   January 24th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

The making of another Clinton. I see something very similar between the Clintons and the Bhuttos…..they love power and they are turning this country into a dynasty. I'm voting for Dennis Kucinich. period!! If the HillBill wins, i'm Ron all the way. The law needs to be changed to avoid hungry power families like the Clintons to cling on to power. It was well planned from the very begenning……

matthew   January 24th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I had the opportunity to meet Chelsea in NH. She was so down to earth and approachable. Keep it up Chelsea!

HILLARY 2008!

anon middle america   January 24th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

WallyWutMD January 24, 2008 1:10 pm ET
Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton (Hillary), Clinton (Hillary), Bush (Jeb), Bush (Jeb), Clinton (Chelsea), Clinton (Chelsea)…. Let's see… that's at least 44 years of Heredetary Rule in the United States of America. Some democracy.

^^^^^ Gosh we're surprised that you can even count that high WallyWutMD. What are you a doctor of ;) large farm animals??

Hey Working MAN = Glad you caught on too ;) She slipped a few times and forgot to change her screen name ROFLOL Now she's Truth_Slinger and probably a whole cast of others. She even talks to herself. Sometimes I feel kinda sorry for those poor lonely people NOT – But I can't even begin to fathom how some can hold so much hatred in their hearts for over 20 years.

At least these blogs keep them occupied and out of trouble. Obama is going to have to turn his Dialin for Dollars into a slush fund to send them all to therapy and rehab. Or maybe they just need to go back to high school and graduate for starters. And then go out and get a job.

Everyone needs to chill – working yourselves into a frenzy doesn't do your candidate any good and only makes you feel worse at the end of the day….

Nelson, Colorado Springs Co   January 24th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Well now it's three Clinton to one Sen Obama on CNN news cast. Go Ms Chelsea Clinton help your mother. Get out and vote AMERICA

Bridget   January 24th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Its great former president has a daughter! She can help soften damage control for the"Clinton Empire" since Hillary has used the tears for emotions instead of keeping the "Issues" for the ctizens of the United States of America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The "Clinton Empire" is not what we need to replace "Bush Administration"

Gina, Baltimore, Maryland   January 24th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I love it when stupid people open their mouths. Gives me my laugh for the day. I can't name all of you, far too many to list. Chelsea is a beautiful, poised, intelligent, caring young woman. Bill and Hillary deserve all the credit and I know are very proud of her. I have much respect and admiration for Chelsea as well as her parents. And for those who are scared to death for Hillary to win, you know, the Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton crap, as far as I'm concerned, we should have kept Bill as our President for as many years as possible. He did so much good for this country. We need to change the two term law. Perhaps when Hillary becomes our next President, we can change it. Hillary for 2008

Matt B   January 24th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I am against political dynasties. It goes against what a democracy is meant to be. I would be willing to be that she will run for president one day.

MS from PA   January 24th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I really can't believe Hillary Clinton sometimes. Chelsea Clinton had done a wonderful job of being seen and not heard up to this time (a wonderful trait for a young president's daughter), but now Hillary deploys her to the front. She has quite literally thrown her 27-year-old daughter to the media lions. Now that she is openly campaigning for her mother, the media won't be so kind to her.

I hope Hillary knows that she is destroying her family's reputation, their legacy, and the democratic party to boot. Completely shameless. The reckless ambition of Bill and Hillary needs to be checked before it can do even more damage. I would rather vote republican than Clinton.

Obama '08

Bill   January 24th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I wish the press would just report the news. Let us form our own opinions.We'll decide who will be the next president not the media. It can be dedated that those who do vote ,really don't understand the issues and where the candidates stand on the issues.

AJ, IL   January 24th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I want to know how Chelsea feels about this campaigning (and being thrust in the media spotlight again). Now that Chelsea is a grown woman, has anyone asked her how it felt growing up in the White House with a father who was a philanderer and cheated on your mom?

Diane   January 24th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

For those of you who are voting for Hillary because she's been such a 'great mom' in producing 'sweet Chelsea'.

Chelsea hasn't been vetted. Wait till the Republicans start talking about her years in the UK.

Joann, Cranston RI   January 24th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Hey Joe with the "rubber nose, chipmonk" comment – let's not start with the personal attacks. People have feelings. You sound just rotten. Please send us all a picture of yourself so we can see if you have wrinkles, lines, may some loose skin, that would mean you look like an "old scrotum". Huh, better keep you rotten comments to yourself.

VicePrez   January 24th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Here is the problem..Bill and Chelsea are not running for President so they both should shut the hell up. Chelsea is just like her mother and will lie too, so let's not cloud the room with odor. And since Chelsea wants to speak on her mother's so called policies, let's question her since she wants to step her feet into the arena.

Why, Why, Why would anyone vote for HillBIllChelary Clinton? She ran away from SC and left Slick Willie to campaign for her. Does she really think the people are that stupid and naive? It goes to show that she cannot handle her own and have to have Bill around. If she was not married to this Slick she would still be a nobody,hell she still is.

DPP   January 24th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

How dare you people criticizing an innocent young lady. Chelsea is just helping her mom like your kids helping you. After all this is a part of her civic duty. Be professional. We are all Americans, and other people from other parts of the world look up to us. After all, this is only politics.

pops   January 24th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

CAN A RICH PERSON EEEEVVVEEERRR UNDERSTAND WHAT A POOR PERSON GOES THROUGH?

JohnAR   January 24th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

So many Obama fans are making a big deal out of nothing. Has she stated that she would like to run for President? NO! Why do all of the Obama fans and his campaign try and twist things around in an effort to make the Clinton's look bad? Grow up and stop acting like 1st graders.
You are making Obama look horrible with your devious comments about the Clintons. Chelsea is a very intelligent woman and knows that the media will try and do to her as they have done to both Bill and Hillary. Twist her words around in an attempt to make Obama look good. All of the Obama supporters need to stop trying to pull the race card. It is ridiculous and absolutely disgusting to see such negative comments coming from your mouths. Obama supposedly stands for Unity but his supporters are proving that false.

Susan   January 24th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

HEY LYNN THE SCHOOL TEACHER…I'm sure the Clinton name had no bearing what so ever on her getting into Stanford or Oxford..or the 6 figure job…PLLEEASE what do you teach…The History of a Land Far Far Away. I'm not saying she didn't work hard..but give me a break. Also your retarded comment was low. Many people are born that way or through an accident are mentally impaired. I expect better from a teacher.

Also no doubt other family members have campaigned for their candidate but if you think they have the same experience and media access as a former impeached, disbarred president you are sadly mistaken. How many stories do you see on Michelle Obama and Elizabeth Edwards?

VOTE OBAMA….THE INTELLIGENT CHOICE. BREAK THE CLINTON DYNASTY.

Craig   January 24th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Looks like Chelsea did a good job raising herself. If she has some ethics or morals she didn't learn them from her parents

Joann, Cranston RI   January 24th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

This goes out to JP's comment earlier about "25″ years and not the "35″ years experience comment – JP she means 25 years in politics – 35 was for her experience with helping others and helping to make change from the moment she became a lawyer (35) years ago. Don't do what the media does – misquote or tangle words!! The woman is 60 – you do math – it's quite possible she has been helping others for 35 years – you hate to believe that don't you. Grow up

Scott, Royal Oak, MI   January 24th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Alrighty, looks like it's time for Obama to send his daughters out on the campaign trail. At least they are pleasant looking kids, and do not look like they eat hay and drink from a trough.

Andrea   January 24th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I totally agree with this comment, I couldn't have said it better myself…

January 24, 2008 12:25 pm ET

It seems like those who dislike the Clintons don't think it is appropriate for ANYONE to campaign on Hillary's behalf. I agree that there is a great deal of media bias against them.

Like her – or hate her – Hillary is clearly more intelligent and prepared for the Presidency than any other candidate (on either side of the aisle). She has my support 100% – although I would like to see her choose Obama as a running mate. In 4-8 years, if he proves himself, maybe THEN would be his time to run. After watching EVERY debate so far, he clearly is not ready for the position today.

If Obama is the nominee, the GOP "knows" they can easily take him down in the general election. Hillary is not so vulnerable. The media knows this also, which is why there is so much dishonest coverage of the against her. Every time I hear pundits say the "Clinton's" played the race card, it infuriates me. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that if the Clinton's were so brilliant and ugly to do this, they would have done it in Iowa and NH (where there are few blacks). Only Obama benefits from this debate when the race moved to SC and Nevada…and Tim Russert accurately called his campaign on this at the Nevada campaign where he admitted that "his campaign" developed a four page press package against the Clinton's — citing racial insensitivities. Wake up people and stop drinking the media/Obama koolaid.

Citizen   January 24th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Obama (O…Mama) lovers,

Learn some from Chelsea – how to behave and don't use your kidney to think, use your head.

Andrea   January 24th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I really have to say that any talk of Chelsea's looks are totally reprehensible. This is blatant sexism, just as many of the comments said about her mother are. How can anyone fault her for supporting her mother? Anyone upset that she won't take questions from the press are just angry that she is smart enough to know that they will misrepresent ANYTHING she has to say. As for her job, it is my understanding that she is a very smart woman with an incredible work ethic and she is in a field where she can make a lot of money – who can fault her for that? I was really hoping to see a Clinton/Obama ticket for the general election, but the way in which the Obama camp is contradicting its message and playing the race card and then accusing Clinton of doing it is making me wuestion if he is even ready to handle the Vice Presidency. Someone else campaigned in this (Obama's) style during the last two elections…George Bush. As for Obama being able to provide a greater crossover of partisanship than Clinton, if you look at their senate records they are both equal on their ratings for partisan politics and votes. Please do your research people! The media is trying to sell you a story – they have no integrity or care for what is really going on and how it will affect our country and our children.

Anne, Denver   January 24th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

So, where's Roger or the Rodham brothers? Nothing against Chelsea. I'm sure she's very smart and certainly won the gene pool which allows her make a three figure income straight out of college — who, other than one of the Trumps, can claim that on their resume? It's just the reporting on every little thing the Clintons do is a bit overwhelming. Aren't the Romney sons campaigning? I'm not a Romney fan, but why not report on where they are and what they're saying? Like I said, how many more Clintons can we report on, CNN?

doreen q   January 24th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

i like clinton but its like he becoming a president for the second time, my question to Hilary is how are her policies different from his husbands, and does he beleive her husband did a good job? OBAMA ALL THE WAY

Scott   January 24th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Is CNN the Clinton News Network? I never see stories about Michelle Obama or Elizabeth Edwards getting headlines. But today I have see several stories about Bill Clinton and now a headline about Chelsea.

For the record, Bill Clinton cries more than anyone else on this trail. His postions vary from crying because Obama is a genuine threat to the dynasty and lying because Obama is a genuine threat to the dynasty.

Also, how come no one talks about how Robin Hood Edwards has a 28,000 sf mansion on a 102-acre lot in NC. It has indoor swimming pools, basketball and raquetball courts. Ironically enough it sits across the street from a trailer park. I guess fighting for the poor is a lucrative profession.

Joann, Cranston RI   January 24th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Chelsea is a bright, nice young lady and it's great to see her pushing so hard for her mother. Way to go Chels. Go Hillary.

dee   January 24th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

two time war voter Hillary

against Change Obama

I take Change over more of the Same

aware   January 24th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Well done Chelsea! You are an excellent spokes person for a family that has not only survived, but has grown, through difficulty. Your Mom will make an exceptional president and will bring healing, sensitivity and positive change as the first woman to hold this office. Blessings! :)

Hillary for economic reasons   January 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Obama is more than welcome to sharing some of his endorsers, say for instance TONY REZKE. I'm sure voters would love a testimonial on behalf of Obama from him.

Erin   January 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

All this talk of Barack "whining" baffles me. Weren't Hillary/Hillary's camp the first ones to complain about Obama and Edwards "ganging up on her" in the New Hampshire debate?

Don't be fooled people, she knows EXACTLY what she is doing AND when to turn on the tears!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

Tuturocks24   January 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Great job with helping out the Mom Chelsea!

Stamford   January 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I am still in the same place. It's race between Hillary and Oprah. I will go for Hillary. While I like Senator Obama, he is not presidential material.

Heart   January 24th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I had hoped that Bill and HIllary would NOT bring Chelsea into this mud fight.

But, I guess they're not above shoving their daughter out into the battlefield. That's just how truly cold-hearted they are.

Weez   January 24th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Chelsea is a daughter that would make any parent proud. But my guess is they put her out there because so many people have had it with Bill. American politics is supposed to be tough, but fundamentally fair. To say, "Obama's wife is out there too" is a joke. When is the last time you've seen Michelle pictured or quoted on CNN? Or Oprah, for that matter…she attended a handful of rallies and went home.

Imagine for a moment that Oprah WAS doing for Obama all the things Bill is doing for Hillary. Making blistering comments about her while voters in New Hampshire were going to the polls. Running around the Las Vegas casinos shaking hands minutes before caucusing started. Campaigning hard in one state so Obama could campaign across the country. Who would be crying foul then?

Rodney   January 24th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Quit removing my posts CNN. I have a right to voice my opinion, and yes I believe Bill Clinton is pimping his wife and his daughter so he can ascend to the throne. Once again this is the USA and not Great Britan. We should not be entertaining the thought of Family Dynasties. Big Daddy Bill is grooming Chelsea for future political purposes. The man wants to remain in power.

grant   January 24th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Please cover the candidates!!! this is getting sick; it's all Clintons, all the time. Hillary, ostensibly the candidate, hasn't even been in SC, yet the other candidates are not getting any coverage in any positive way. This Unofficial endorsement by Cnn and/or James Carville as program director right before the primary is disgusting.

A new American Citizen   January 24th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I have said it before:

Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton Clinton, Bush ( don't forget about Jeb), Bush, Clinton, Clinton ( Chelsea,although she will just be barely old enough), but will talk about her 35 years of experience in the Washington as she will be 43))

Stop this madness NOW!!!!

Vote for anyone but the Clintons, or the Bushes. We need some new fresh people in the Whitehouse. We need a message of hope that will give us something to aspire too. Not the same old crap we have had to face for the past 20 years.

Obama '08

KGH   January 24th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Will someone please tell obama to stop whining? If he can't handle the heat in the primaries how would be possibly handle a general election? Hillary's gotta get the nomination or we're doomed!

concerned citizen   January 24th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I agree with you LYNN, my parents are not rich and I still got in to stanford, then went to grad school at Yale, and now making 6 digit figure in a law firm and I am only 26…So, who your parents are is really not important, its how hard you work…GO Hillary

Mark   January 24th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

NOOOO!!!! Please, not another Clinton. Please go away and take your parents with you.

Laura   January 24th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Some of you people are unbelieveable. What is the big deal with Chelsea going around and speaking about her Mom. The Republicans do it. Obama's wife is doing it…so please get off the Clinton family's back. At least she is a respectable young lady…not a teenage drunk like our current President's daughter.

If you don't like Hillary — don't vote for her, but don't attack a young lady because she believes in her mother.

Every last one of you who are putting her down, would be doing the same thing if your parent was running for office.

Grow UP!!!

Tim   January 24th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Chelsea has more experience in the White House than Obama.

DV   January 24th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

LETS FACE IT OBAMA IS GOING TO WIN WITH A RECORD TURN OUT OF AFRICAN AMERICANS HE CANT RUN OR COUNTRY AND HE NEEDS TO GET OVER THE CLINTONS AND WATCH THE TV CHANNELS ARE GOING TO FOLLO;W HIM AROUND LIKE A ROCKSTAR UNTILL HILLARY WINS AND THEN THEY WILL DROP HI LIKE A HOT ROCK GO HILLARY

Christine   January 24th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Actually,

I wish CNN would stop harping on the Clinton's efforts to attract African American women and youth. How about campaigning to attract people of all walks of life?

We are not a homgeneous lump that votes as a block. And this AA woman is not going to be swayed by anything but the issues.

Steve Banny Toccoa Ga   January 24th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Genetically, there is a 1 percent chance of her being honest!

Lisa   January 24th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

O come on – you can't say it's 3 against 1 ! Michelle Obama is no wallflower and is a very powerful speaker. 3 against 2 maybe, but not 3 on 1, give Michelle some credit!

Matthew Corbett   January 24th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I am disgusted by Bill and Hilary Clinton's behavior. I was planning on voting for Hillary, but after watching the lack of integrity, lies, and absence of ethics from the Clintons, I AM NOW VOTING FOR OBAMA.

I used to have great respect for President Clinton (he was my favorite), but now he comes off as trashy, petty, and a liar. He was an illusion.

Lucas, Nashville TN   January 24th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

So, it's a pretty lame sign when you have to employ the whole crew. Why can't Hillary Clinton campaign for her own votes from young black women, or for that matter Democrats who buy into Clinton lies…

It takes a village, I suppose.

Thomas, NV   January 24th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Wow Ray… You really should take a look at what you are writing. Chelsea is a great girl, but I'm not voting for Hillary. Chelsea is much more honest and down-to-earth than her parents… that's a fact. It's too bad she isn't running. She could probably win it.

DD, New York   January 24th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Those among us who have never made a personal, professional, financial , marital and spirtual mistake, please cast the first stone (at the Clintons). BUT considering everything the Clintons have gone through or done, whether you like it or not…Chelsea came out a fine young lady, and GOOD FOR HER.

Jr., California   January 24th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Now its 25 years of experience? I thought it was 35? I'm getting a tough of Clintonitis if you know what I mean.

Bush, sr./Clinton,Bill/ Bush, jr./Clinton, Hillary/Clinton, Chelsea/Bush, Laura……etc
Let the dynasty begin!

John, Omaha, NE   January 24th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Clintons, Clintons, Clintons… the media just can't get enough.
Like all the other candidates kids aren't out campaigning?
Enough already. You would think Bill is running all over again.
Make it stop!
Democrats, vote for Obama. Hillary will change nothing and it will be four more years of "right wing conspiracies". ENOUGH!!!

RealityKing   January 24th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Now her face reminds me of Bill's "highlight of my marriage" comment. Sad really.., especially for her.

Christine   January 24th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

You're kidding? Chelsea, who has done nothing, nor has she spent any time interacting with these youths suddenly wants them to think of her as peer.

Give me a break. You know things are desperate when a candidate starts trotting out the offspring at this late date.

This is pathetic!

anon middle america   January 24th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Martha January 24, 2008 12:53pm
For all those who are tired of the "all those hating the Clintons", wake up these are the people that will not be voting for HRC and that my friends appears to be a lot of people . I guess reality is setting in that the people and the country are not only tired of the Bushes but also tired of the Clintons. Enough of the old garbage.

^^^^^ No Martha those are a handful of GOP trolls :( who are members of the antihillary clubs and are merely overly vocal and repugnant – and change their screen names so many times they make Sybil look normal! How do you even live with yourselves? Imagine being so obsessed with someone that they devote their entire lives and make it their personal missions to spew such nonstop hatred? Isn't there a fanatical religious group in Colorado or the midwest that actually teaches their children to sing songs about hating others? Maybe you're members of the same church?

AND to David, Gilbert Arizona January 24, 2008 11:52am

^^^^^ Why don't you take a gander at the negative ratings of YOUR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR A REAL EYE OPENER – before you knock Hillary's. Poor MCain might have to be propped up in his wheelchair (actually I have the utmost respect for Senator McCain) and Romney will write his campaign a check and buy his way into the nomination if need be. Huckabee still believes the world is flat and Giuliani is going down like the Titanic. Personally Hillary has shown that she is perfectly capable of going toe to toe with each and every one of them.

Without a prewritten speech by his staff, cue cards, or a teleprompter Obama can't even remember where he's at half the time – uh uh uh, you know, uh uh… I'm sorry I didn't understand the question…. He should go back to being a "mushroom" in the IL State Senate where he can keep voting PRESENT so he doesn't have to make the hard choices. Or let the GOP or Bloomberg have him (and his followers – most of whom were never Democrats to begin with, in fact the majority are just as confused about where they are as he is!!)

Iowa   January 24th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Maybe you out to have Miss Clinton inform the people at the campaign offices to try not to destroy them. One of our local campaign quarters for Clinton has thousands of dollars of damage.

JohnS   January 24th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Here is the Dynasty that this nation wants:

Bush–Clinton/Bill-Bush–Clinton/Hillary-Bush/Jeff–Clinton/Chelsea–Bush'sDaughters–JBush's/Children … you get the picture.

So, to you young folks out there, is this a land of opportunity or a land of Dynasty? Wake up American, other nations are laughing at us again!!!

Lance Click   January 24th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I guess she will be running after her mother gets done! Bill Clinton is like a bad nightmare. He just keeps popping back up.

Cable King Pittsburgh PA   January 24th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

The hateful people who attack Chelsea because of her last name are bigots of the worst order. If it weren't for the First Ammendment these semi-people would be used for drug testing.

Vince FL.   January 24th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Some of you Clinton lovers have truly forgotten who's the cry baby here. Hillary cried herself a real pity party in New Hampshire, HOW SOON WE FORGET!!!!!!!!!

GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jess   January 24th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I don't have a problem with Chelsea stumping for her mom. But she's an adult so no need post comments about what a fine young lady she has become like a little girl showing up to church in her Easter dress.

The problem is with Bill Clinton spreading lies that rabid supporters eat up. An ex president should have more integrity. Support is one thing. Swiftboating another.

The anger comes from intelligent people who are fed up with dynasties. Come on Hillary supporters. ADMIT IT. You were sickened to see another Bush in the White House. Why are you being so hypocritical now???

Alex Smith   January 24th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Chelsea your doing great, the Clinton's are a polictical power and that is not her, that is just how she was brought up. It is nice to see that through everything, they still are a strong family. Going from town to town is hard and wares on your body and mind. If Chelsea is this strong to keep fighting for her mother, then more power to her. Those 2 women are stronger then most men that are in the lime light.

Hillary 08′

Poli   January 24th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

If I had millions of dollars, my daughter would turn out well too! It's good to see that Chelsea's exclusive private education has paid off (in spite of her parents' behavior).

I'm waiting for her to claim that she's had 28 years of public service (including 9 months in Hillary's womb)! :)

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 24th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I'm not voting for Hillary, but I'm sure Chelsea is a wonderful daughter and perhaps a good role model. It's not fair to be mean to her just because we are disappointed in Bill and Hillary, she didn't pick her parents just like we didn't.

tomdavie   January 24th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I think this whole blogg is hilarious.

Here is the deal (in case anyone wants to use a brain)

Hillary is going to play rough politics, go to parties, fight and polarize the rebulicans as they in turn fight with her. Same old same old.

So lets vote Obama in. Fresh guy.

Now we can have Obama try and play rough politics, go to parites, fight and polarize republicans and they in turn will fight with him.

lol…….

except he has no experience to WIN any of these battles.

Cable   January 24th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Well done Chelsea!

Lynne   January 24th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

For all of you (or your kids) who want to know how to get a 6 figure job fresh out of college…try this…work really hard in high school and get excellent grades. Get into a top tier college and work really hard and get excellent grades. The go to graduate school, work hard and get excellent grades. Then go on interviews and get a great-paying job. It's not rocket science and it has nothing to do with who your parents are. I'm not suggesting that many influential parents don't get opportunities for their undeserving kids, just saying Chelsea with a great education (Stanford and Oxford) and great grades isn't undeserving. I have been a teacher in both public and private schools and I have seen economically disadvantaged kids work hard, go to Ivy League schools and live rewarding lives (both finacially and personally), so if that's what you want for you or your kids, then do the work!

As for the Clinton's ganging up on Obama, give me a break! Michelle Obama has taken a leave of absence from her job to campaign everyday for Obama and there is nothing wrong with that. The Bush twins did it, McCain and Romney's kids and wives, every candidate has their families campaigning and they should. Some of the criticism on here is just retarded.

joe   January 24th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I'm sorry but this is not 3 vs 1 ….. I do believe Obama's wife is campaigning for him just as much as Hillary's Husband. Then you add anti-white racist Oprah to the mix and its 3 vs 3.

If you think this wasn't made a racial issue the minute the big O stepped in you are sadly mistaken. Do you really want to support someone endorsed by a Racist with such a following? I think that speaks volumes.

He has no experience, he avoids taking a stance to avoid political heat, he has no idea how to work the system in DC to produce anything he is promising. He voted against limiting credit card company interest rates because he thought the limit was too high .. the alternative was no limit .. wow what an idiot. I don't care that he says he is a christian the very fact he has any close tie to the muslim faith is too much for me to even see him as a viable candidate. The Muslim world crashed planes into the pentagon and the world trade center and killed nearly around 4000 people on our soil . I don't care if his grandpa was the Muslim .. thats too close.

I am not racist I would support the right African American for office but this is not the one…and please don't vote for him just because he is black because you think its the only chance a black person has … I believe our population is alot more agressive than anyone gives us credit for, produce an African American Candidate who has experience versus gives a good speech and then doesn't back it up and I'll vote for them

The Clinton adminstration was one of the best presidencies in the last 75 to 100 years, the economy was good, everything was good … he left with a 60 percent approval rating … I can't believe all you haters would rather have a degrading economy and lost jobs, a crashed housing market, a failing stockmarket than to re-elect a Clinton who has proved they can bring change .. because the did it once before already!!!! Wake up. I don't want someone who says lets change everything but has no idea how to do it.

WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Susan   January 24th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

STOP THE MADNESS..BREAK THE CURSE…NO MORE CLINTONS…

No it's not wrong for Chelsea to campaign for her mother.. but she needs to be ready to answer some questions…so being a good mother and raising a respectful contributing child qualifies you to lead the country? Well that would qualify about 295 million of us. I DEMAND MY NAME ON THE BALLOT. .I am absolutely sure I could go a better job than Hillary. I have raised two great kids..and my husband has been faithful..so already I'm ahead of Hillary.

HILLARYLOVER NY NY   January 24th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Obama supporters need to read the entire context of what Chelsea Clinton had said. She said that her mom had been fighting for the specific causes of is the specific causes of condom distribution and over the counter offering of the morning after pill. She was not talking about her mothers combined experience. I swear some Obama supporters are not that bright!

Give it a rest. Chelsea has never done anything wrong but you guys are quick to try to bring her down. That's just plain wrong and low.

HILLARY 2008 AND BEYOND!

Cathy, NY   January 24th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Good Job Chelsea!!!! The true Democrats are proud of you AND your parents! We all know how great the economy was in the '90's, thanks to Bill Clinton! Who wouldn't want that again after what Bush has done to our country? The amount of viciousness coming from the Obama people is too much to even comprehend! What did Chelsea ever do to any of you who are calling her such terrible names? If you think your behavior would make ANYBODY want to vote for your candidate, you are even CRAZIER than you appear to be in your hate-filled posts! All of that vitriole and bitterness while hiding behind a "platform of hope and change" is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen…HILLARY 2008!!!!

Leela   January 24th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Clintons are out to destroy Obama….Obama caught on. He is going to save us all from the clintons. Obama will change America's politics. Everyone please vote for Obama.

WallyWutMD   January 24th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton (Hillary), Clinton (Hillary), Bush (Jeb), Bush (Jeb), Clinton (Chelsea), Clinton (Chelsea)…. Let's see… that's at least 44 years of Heredetary Rule in the United States of America. Some democracy.

Proud Dem, NYC   January 24th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Why is it so wrong for Chelsea to campaign for her mother? Rudy Giuliani should be so lucky… his kids won't even vote for him.

Obama has brought out his wife, and it's only a matter of time before his kids are displayed to show how cute of a family they are. Michelle Obama has made disparaging remarks about the Clinton campaign, and has been pounding the pavement for her husband, yet no one talks about that. Campaigning is a family affair — kudos to the Clintons for acting as a family should.

Tim   January 24th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Chelsea is doing a good job at going out to reach people for her mother. She was raise very well and is a very well mannered and very inteligent lady. If Hillary can raise such a beautiful daughter so very well, than she can lead this country very well too. Clinton 08

Bil TGH, Streamwood, IL   January 24th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Has she gone back and talked to that nine-year old "reporter" she blew off a couple fo weeks ago yet?

anon middle america   January 24th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Frank J. (MO) January 24, 2008 12:17 pm "I thought you guys agreed to dream up 35 years of 'experience' ?"

^^^^^^ Maybe if all you nobrainers would clean the wax out of your ears at least once every ten years, you would have heard Hillary say that she has "35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR CHANGE" So now who can Obama blame for taking words out of context? He's worse than the Clintons because he is such a hypocritical POLITICIAN, maybe he should try cleaning out his dumbo ears once in awhile too – Since he can't seem to recall whether he's a Democrat or an 2,000lb elephant :(

You half-wits are a disgrace to the human species… maybe we've "found the missing links" after all??

Sussanne P   January 24th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Well done Chelsea! It's time for America to get a woman as President and Hillary Clinton will be a very good one.And remember,men and women don't think the same way.I look forward to the day she says her Presidental oath.

Barbaraa   January 24th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Aside from Bill Clinton's marital problems, he was a good President. I thought the economy was a lot stronger and the nation was more united. Hillary shouldn't be judged because she was married to an Ex-President. Of course, Bill Clinton is going to campaign for his wife. Of course, anyone who was in that same position would do the same. Chelsea also is going to campaign for her mother. Every other candidates family has done the same so why is it so different for the Clintons. Judge the candidate on their merits. Chelsea seems like a positive role model for the younger voters so why shouldn't she be out there on the campaign trail. We need more positive young people to start taking a stand and speaking intelligently about the issues.

MB, Louisiana   January 24th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Wow. Some of you are truly vile human beings to attack Chelsea for stumping for her Mother and also for the comments regarding her looks. Shame on CNN Moderators who will print these nasty comments and then censor comments by posters regarding imporant topics.

I'm not seeing anyone jumping on Obama or Edwards for their relatives or supporters campaigning for them.

CNN will stoop to the lowest level in their ratings bid. This is total sleaze.

Mark   January 24th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Hillary probably was a good mother to Chelsea, but that doesn't necessarily make her a good president.

Isn't America tired of seeing the same old..same old?. How many glitzy parties this family has been to and all the coverage in the 90's.

Chelsea is nice for a former first daugher—she has no clue about my student loans, being turned away from job interviews—how can I relate to her? Please

I'm sick and tired of the the Clintons.

Vote for freshness….Vote for Obama

joe   January 24th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

These families don't go to war, our kids do!

Chris, South Carolina   January 24th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

They are getting desparate. Poor Bill can't even sleep at night.

Martha   January 24th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

For all those who are tired of the "all those hating the Clintons", wake up these are the people that will not be voting for HRC and that my friends appears to be a lot of people . I guess reality is setting in that the people and the country are not only tired of the Bushes but also tired of the Clintons. Enough of the old garbage.

jw, canadian,ok   January 24th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Jeez, you Clinton haters know no bounds, why don't you attach the family pet.

joe   January 24th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

NATIONAL LA TIMES/BLOOMBERG POLL OUT TODAY

MCCAIN VS. CLINTON………CLINTON AHEAD BY +4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greg, NY   January 24th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

angelica January 24, 2008 12:18 pm ET

What about the WAR, everyone has forgotten about the war. As long as we are at war our economy is going to suffer they are all connected. STOP the BICKERING

Actually, war is usually good for the economy. WW2 brought the US out of the Great Depression. War creates jobs, jobs boost the economy. It's just that in this case, this scenario is not working.

Rick   January 24th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

OMG, this country will get doomed day after day.

Did Bushes, I mean Jeb Bush children go to war, NO,
Did the current president Bush Children go to war, No
Did Cheney's children go to war, NO
Did the clinton daughter go to war, guess not,

Now, how shallow minded are we going to get to and reward this family another presidency? I can not stop to think shallow we are getting.

TrueBlue   January 24th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Oh hell, why doesn't Chelsea just throw her hat in the ring now and we'll elect her while we wait for George P. Bush to come of age.

No more dynasties!

anon middle america   January 24th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Greg January 24, 2008 11:35 am ET

google Texas beef industry Oprah Winfrey = then figure out how much clout Oprah has. Those who don't remember when she brought them to their knees in the late '90s are either too young or too senile or too full of themselves to see beyond the end of their pointy noses. Do you hog all the mirrors too?! What are you all insecure Neanderthals or frustrated old biddies? The utter hatred displayed is disturbing, imagine having to live with them :( No wonder they are all single, divorced or spinsters. Maybe if they would open their minds and their hearts, they would find someone to truly love them too.

If Chelsea were to start giving interviews to the press, she would probably be hounded like Britney! Can you blame her? She is not there for the entertainment of the media… So back off bozos, you clowns are giving Obama a very bad image.

An Agnostic Democrat   January 24th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Out recruiting to expand daddy's dating pool?

Jordyn   January 24th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

This is ridiculous!!

I like Chelsea and I admire her for supporting her mother. I am an African American mother myself and would expect my daughter to do the same for me. But is it really that hard to beat Obama, that you need to bring in your entire family to campaign against him?

Hillary needs to fight her own battles, stop whining and starting fights with Obama, and grow a backbone! At one point I considered her, but ever since I saw how she wouldn't even let Obama speak during their last debate, and how she continued to nitpick at him, I have been completely turned off from this chick.

Jack   January 24th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I disagree with the above comment. Obama, will not get all of the free ride. Last year Obama, Edward, and their spouses, is the one who started blasting Hillary. Also,last August Michelle Obama, stated the following.about Hillary. "How can she run the White House" if she cant even run hers". If any of you watch the debates last year, how can you over looked the way Obama and Edward teamed up on Hillary. Lets, be fair about this stuff. Put the juice to them Bill, please do not give a break..

Martha   January 24th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Trevor,
This is the first and last time you will ever see a Clinton at Spelman, let alone Chelsea. Chelsea's wants are not the needs of Spelman. Secondly, the only reason why Chelsea appeared at Spelman was to secure the Rockefeller vote in New York, do your homework. These people have never appeared on Spelman campus for no other reason, only to try and fool the public with the hype of the Clintons are pretending to be friends. Enough of the old garbage.

Clintonistas   January 24th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Her reference to "25 years" of her mother's experience makes her look like she is unable to count.

A "finance dork?" Yeah, right….

I wouldn't call what you do at McKinsey finance.

TEXASQUEENJ   January 24th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

It's not her fault her father made a mistake, nor is it her mother's. I guess we have forgotten all the mistakes the Bush daughter's have made. Remember they are the ones that are seen partying like Paris Hilton and drunk in public. Give the young Clinton girl a break, at least she's not materialistic like the Bush twins…

John   January 24th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Chelsea says: "I don't think you should vote for her or against her because she is a woman," but because she’s been "working on these challenges for more than 25 years."
Well Chelsea, I'm not voting for her because she's been working on challenges for 25 years and got nothing done. We don't have time for 4 more wasted years of old school divide and conquer politics.
She's proved she can't and doesn't want to part the partison ocean.

Ca Native   January 24th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

CNN – Repeated articles on Bill Clinton, Hillary, and now Chelsea. I can't REMEMBER when you last provided ANY update on Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich, or other candidates for the office.

You only further prove CNN = Clinton News Network.

And no, I fully do not expect this to be posted as my previous comments about Chelsea were rejected by your censorship team… er.. I mean moderator.

EMH, Atlanta   January 24th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

TEXMEX, I don't remember the media questioning the Bush girls, did they?

Bill   January 24th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

they are going to need everyone from their clan to get the presidency, they are even going to need their pets etc. Hillary cant do it alone

oxonhoya   January 24th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I find it amusing that so many people here have decided either that Chelsea Clinton is a charming, sweet young woman or the opposite. You don't know — and neither do I. I don't know her at all. Like many other children of candidates who support their parent she has decided to campaign for her mother. Good on her, I guess. Honestly, what do you all expect her to do? I guess if, like Guiliani's children she wanted nothing to do with Hillary that would tell us something — but the fact that she wants her mother to win?? It's just not very meaningful one way or the other and shouldn't somehow become a story that crowds other, real, candidates out of the news cycle.

But if she is speaking for her mother, then she ought not to be allowed to avoid answering questions. You've got to take the whole package, not pick and choose what you want to do. Of course, this seems quite Clintonesque in many ways — wanting the rules to be different for you because you're a Clinton.

Ah well. It probably would be worth looking at who her hedge fund clients are? Same goes with the business activities of other adult children of candidates, though. Let's not pretend that these children have special insight into the political process — they love their parents — enough, end of story. Get clue CNN.

Ron   January 24th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Hey Chelsea, you are HOT! Need a little more upstairs but still HOT!!

No more Clintons   January 24th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

That girl is so hard on the eyes. No wonder she comes from a Liar/thief/drug addict/maniac and a mean spirited old troll of a woman. Go figure.

Beautiful is a very operative word…

God Bless America   January 24th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

If it were not Senator Obama, the Clintons would have a slum dunk election. Now, the Clintons are using Chelsea for overtime. I like her, and hope she stays positive. HRC 2012 not now.

CR   January 24th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

"Three Clintons against one Obama"… I totally disagree with this statement made by a previous blogger!

First, if anything, the correct statement should have been "three Clintons against TWO Obamas", since Obama's wife IS CAMPAIGNING too. Second, if Obama's kids would have been old enough, they would have probably campaign for their father!

Hence, what is wrong with Bill and Chelsea Clinton campaigning for Hillary?!

Be, instead, intellectually and politically driven, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chrissy, TX   January 24th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

For all you whiners (including Obama) that the Clinton's are attacking Obama. Stop all your complaining on the CLINTONS and look back at the 2004 presidential race between John Kerry and George Bush for the White House!!!!! THE REPUBLICAN'S SWING VOTED KERRY OUT!!!! Everyone just needs to get back at how we are going to bring restoration to our country. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL MY FELLOW AMERICAN'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

****************************GO PRESIDENT HILLARY 08′*****************************

Black Women in Florida for Hillary   January 24th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Great job Chelsea!!

Nikki   January 24th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I think everyone with a brain knows what they want to do with what they hear. At this point everyone is going to start mud-flinging. Everyone should accept the fact that no matter what we say it is going to happen. That is how people get elected at least half the time. The US as a whole will vote for or again Clinton. Go vote and make the differences you want for us all. Just make your decisions in a manor befitting a United States citizen. Remember this, vote how you think it will help us, not who you are upset with at the time.

Chris, South Carolina   January 24th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I think I'll vomit now from Clinton overdose!

Working MAN   January 24th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

It seems like those who dislike the Clintons don't think it is appropriate for ANYONE to campaign on Hillary's behalf. I agree that there is a great deal of media bias against them.

Like her – or hate her – Hillary is clearly more intelligent and prepared for the Presidency than any other candidate (on either side of the aisle). She has my support 100% – although I would like to see her choose Obama as a running mate. In 4-8 years, if he proves himself, maybe THEN would be his time to run. After watching EVERY debate so far, he clearly is not ready for the position today.

If Obama is the nominee, the GOP "knows" they can easily take him down in the general election. Hillary is not so vulnerable. The media knows this also, which is why there is so much dishonest coverage of the against her. Every time I hear pundits say the "Clinton's" played the race card, it infuriates me. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that if the Clinton's were so brilliant and ugly to do this, they would have done it in Iowa and NH (where there are few blacks). Only Obama benefits from this debate when the race moved to SC and Nevada…and Tim Russert accurately called his campaign on this at the Nevada campaign where he admitted that "his campaign" developed a four page press package against the Clinton's — citing racial insensitivities. Wake up people and stop drinking the media/Obama koolaid.

Wayne   January 24th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

For all the Hillary Haters out there that talk so much trash about Hillary (and Bill), I have to ask: How is it that the Clinton's managed to raise such a smart articulate young woman as Chelsea? You would think that if Hillary and Bill were as bad as you made them out to be, that Chelsea would have put Britney Spears to shame long ago. But Chelsea has turned out to be a wonderful young woman (You Obamamites must just hate that).

Wayne   January 24th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

For all the Hillary Haters out there that talk so much trash about Hillary (and Bill), I have to ask: How is it that the Clinton's managed to raise such a smart articulate young woman as Chelsea? You would think that if Hillary and Bill were as bad as you made them out to be, that Chelsea would have put Britney Spears to shame long ago. But Chelsea has turned out to be a wonderful young woman (You Obamamites must just hate that).

Rose   January 24th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Sally from NY ha it right. After watching the debate this past Monday, I think a battle is appropriate. I might never have known about Obama's State Legislature's lack of voting. He declared "Present" 132 times rather than to commit to something which may be politically risky. Even John Edwards called Obama on it. He picks at their records. Right or wrong at least Clinton and Edwards voted.
The card carrying Clinton bashers are out in record number, however the pro Clinton's out number the haters.

Mike, Cleveland   January 24th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I don't care if you don't like Bill or Hillary Clinton. When you turn the lens on their kid, who has never run for office, then you need to take a good hard look at your own soul.

A. Harrison   January 24th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Why are we so mean? Why are Americans so mean towards the Clintons?

We are so self-righteous we refuse to see the double standards we put on the Clintons everyday. It's as if we want Hillary to be quiet and bow out. Call the Clinton Campaign what you wish, but please take note that they know how to get things done.

Words vs. ACTIONS!

angelica   January 24th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

What about the WAR, everyone has forgotten about the war. As long as we are at war our economy is going to suffer they are all connected. STOP the BICKERING

Frank J. (MO)   January 24th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Chelesa Clinton:
"I don't think you should vote for her or against her because she is a woman," but because she’s been "working on these challenges for more than 25 years."
————————————————————————————————————–

I thought you guys agreed to dream up 35 years of 'experience' ?

Frank

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   January 24th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

For all the people who are saying that "if Obama can't handle the Clinton's, how is he going to handle the Republicans", I say don't sell the Clinton's short. They are attacking Obama as bad, if not worse, than any Republican would.

They have attacked him as a 3rd grader, as a teenager who used drugs, pulled the race card on him, surrogates have implied that he is naive, a muslim and sidney poitier, that Obama's campaign is a fairy tale. These are just some of the personal attacks. The complete twisting of his words, like the Reagan comments, are endless.

The Clintons will destroy the Democratic Party in 2008 if nominated. Guaranteed!

Carol   January 24th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Sheesh, Obama supporters are sure a hateful bunch.

All the campaigns are supported by their families. Get over it.

marty   January 24th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

How can you say Obama is a cry babay, when it was Clinton who cried for votes? And, gee, it worked.

David, Gilbert Arizona   January 24th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Did I just read someone asking whatever happened to research and independent thinking and at the same time wonder why someone would vote for anyone but Hillary? It is exactly because of research and independent thinking that drives people to vote for anyone but Hillary. If you wish to see a lemming please look in the mirror. There's one staring back at you.

marty   January 24th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

There she is folks, Chelsea 45.

Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, then Clinton, Clinton, then Clinton, Clinton

36 years. Unless you stop it NOW.

Jos   January 24th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I wonder who will be the "de facto" President if Hilary is elected. Will it be Hillary herself, will it be Bill or will Chelsea be the Commander in Chief. I am confused.
Anyway the tricks are dirty. Bill attacks Barrack and Hillary can claim she didn't say a thing. I think Hillary should fight her own battle and not hide behind the broad shoulders of her husband. If she wants to be President, she should get the people's support for her, not Bill or Chelsea.

Rose   January 24th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I am delighted to see Chelsea Clinton take a more serious role. She grew up in front of America and became this beautiful, kind and sweet young woman. I hope I get to hear her. She spoke at Kerry's convention and he back stabbed the Clintons for an unknown. He couldn't stand up for his self when swift boat ads denigrated his service. The same applies for Tom Daschle, Minority leader losing his seat. Too weak to be effective.

Joe   January 24th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Give me a break. 3 Clintons running, one has a rubber nose the other 2 look like chipmonks!

Khwaty   January 24th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Even the twins of Bush campaigned for him in 2004 the same with daughters of John Kerry.

Daughter of McCain is campaigning for him too, same with Romney's son. Stop nitpicking on Chelsea, you remind me of Rush Limbaugh calling Chelse a monkey in the Whitehouse when she was a little girl wearing a brace.

therealist   January 24th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I wonder if Chelsea would give 5yr old McKenna Chance the same answer on marriage as Bill did??

Jufus, Milwaukee, WI   January 24th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Chelsea ROCKS!

She is an intelligent and utterly delightful young lady.

For you Obama sheep: your hatred toward Chelsea really says so much more about you than anything or anybody ever could.

Perhaps if your candidate could learn to stop speaking in paragraphs or books, and just speak a sentence now and then, he might, maybe, perhaps, possibly remember what he actually said; that way he wouldn't have to defend ALL HIS EMPTY TALK…

Sally from NY   January 24th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Eric is right, if Obama cannot handle the Clintons, how 'will' he handle the GOP?

Personally, I think he's quite inexperienced and is not ready to take on such a key role. I also see a lot of Clinton bashing, bottom line is that we were in a good shape with low debt with Bill Clinton was in office… this President has taken us into a war, a recession and then refunds you $600 bucks!!

Wake up!!

Lori, Woodland CA   January 24th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

To Ray: Bravo!! I loved your 11:34 am post. It says it all.
May I add: GO CHELSEA!!!

Gil - California   January 24th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

What happened to shielding her from the ugliness of politics? This just goes to prove that the Clinton campaign is in trouble and they are now willing to sacrifice their daughter.

The Clintons will stop at nothing to try to regain the White House. God help America if they succeed.

tom   January 24th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I am so sick and tired of people being so negative!
What is so bad about chelsey doing what she should, by doing whatever she needs to help get her mother elected. Good for her!!

georgia   January 24th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

so now the Dynasty continues..Chelsea's being groomed for perhaps the next Presidential campaign in 4 years or at the most 8 yrs..enough of the Bush's and Clinton's..break the Dynasty..elect Obama!!.

Sabrina   January 24th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Good job! Glad to hear you speaking out for your Mom .They have done a great job raising you which speak volumes about your parents!

Carol   January 24th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Chelsea & Hillary make me proud to be an American woman. And I am glad to see Bill's presence and know we have his proven wisdom & intelligence involved also!

Lorna   January 24th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

People now forgets what the Clinton's did to save us during his presidency. We all know what the previous President Bush did to our ecomony. President Bill Clinton saves all of us and brought back our life. I think it's more of the jealousy than reality….We all know that they (The Clinton) will save this country again and the United States will shine evern more….

But for Abama….He still needs to gain more knowledge and experience. It's not his time yet……

vicki   January 24th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama Have such similar views on the best ways to led our country forward, If you agree with them , Then the only questions remains Who can do anything about it . ???????? Hillary Clinton will have a very hard time FROM DAY ONE achieving any of these goals because of all the enemies she is creating along her way She has alienated every republican and millions of others . while Barack Obama's non-partisan approach is more likely to get resutls Does this coutry really want a better america or just to argue with the clintons Think about what this country needs to achieve and how we can get there . GET SERIOUS PLEASE

aisha   January 24th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

i agree with u DAVID FROM CA u r right . when oprah endorsed obama no one complained when kerry did , no one spoke ,people have nothing better to do but beleive fairytales of obama

Lilia H   January 24th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I guess she also liked her time in the WH. Perhaps she wants to have her wedding there too. Who knows maybe the boyfriend will start also campaining for Mrs. Crazy HRC.

hope after the wedding the WH china will not get mixed up when they leave the WH, because last time Hillary was forced to returned the WH china that she innapropiatle took with her.

Sherry   January 24th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Enough with the three Clintons against one. Obama has a wife campaigning for him and a number of political friends too, Kerry, Daschle and others. Are you people so ignorant you can't keep up or count? No wonder our country is in a mess, it's filled with people who refuse to "see". You watched a debate , then say Hillary was the first one to hurl accusations, go back and watch it again you'll see it was Obama who started this whole mess and then he couldn't handle it. If he does win, the Republicans will keep the White House, they know it and that is why there are a great many of them pushing Obama in these comments.

GaryO Virginia Beach   January 24th, 2008 11:58 am ET

It's so funny to hear Obamanites bleating that there are now THREE Clintons ganging up on Obama. Poor Obama!

Thank you Chelsea for helping out.

George   January 24th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Frankly, Im tired of all the hatred towards the Clintons. This is a hard fought campaign and Obama is a cry baby. Come on!! This is the toughest job in the world.

Yesterday CNN also showed signs of becoming partisan by showing everything positive about Obama and negative on Hillary!!!

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   January 24th, 2008 11:57 am ET

25 years? I thought it was 35 years.

Pa Guy   January 24th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Great Job Chelsea.
The Clinton's are proof that integrity in families is still viable no matter what happens.

gramma moses   January 24th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Freedom of speech guys ,why all the name calling,should we tar and feather her because she loves her mother?

Jay   January 24th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Chelsey is a beautiful well spoken young lady. At age 27 she is a full grown adult with an adult career. There are many people her age elected at local, state, and national levels. She just voluntarilly broke out of the smiling bystander or protected child role as a surrogate. In our "free system" she must be open to all media outlets equally. To continue asking for a double standard goes against a bedrock liberal standard.

GirlTalkInTexas   January 24th, 2008 11:55 am ET

So Chelsea…did ya say that hedge fund give you some time off to campaign with your mamma and daddy? Well that's real nice.

But then I guess the market isn't doing so good with them losing soooo much money…maybe they don't need the extra help right now. Boy, those hedge funds really got the ole ball rolling down hill with all this subprime mess didn't they? Well, you know I would watch this summer when they would start those last minute sell offs. Wow that was really something to see….yep…they sure put corporate America in its place didn't they.

Oh by the way…imean meaning to ask you…is the national debt up to what your mamma and daddy owe all those special interest groups yet?. Boy I bet that bill will be due any day with Obama gaining so much ground and them having spent all that money.

Well you take care dear.

angelina_ MN   January 24th, 2008 11:55 am ET

I said , this is what we will have if your vote goes to the HILLBILLYS

Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton (bill and hill), Clinton (Chelsea)

please people, this is horrible, enough is enough…………

CNN, could you please kindly and respectfully report something worthy on the people who are running for office, such as Senator Obaman, Senator Edwards, Senator McCain, and all.
I am still asking how is running : Bill or Hill, or Billary or as some people had put it, (the HillBillys). Sorry I dont mean to be disrespectful but please I really like to read something about the issues we are facing here, such as the economy, housing crisis, raising costs of college and all higher education, child support for so many poor children, help for all parents who are trying hard to keep up with the high cost of living…………and yes the war, the fact that most of the world see us as their enemies even when they know we are not……….

Catherine Keating   January 24th, 2008 11:55 am ET

I can't believe all of the hate out there for the Clintons – where is the christianity in any of you – especially those that only have the biased media reports to go on – you all sound like a bunch of blind lemmings – you all deserve to go off the cliff – especially those that will vote for anybody besides a Clinton – you'll get what you deserve then – sounds like cutting off your nose to spite your face – what a joke t- whatever happend to research and independent thinking – obviously not alive and well in the U.S.!

Ray   January 24th, 2008 11:54 am ET

It is Chelsea who did not want to speek to the press. She decided that, not her Mother. Now she wants to. Its her right!!!! I guess its a slow day for Obama so you guys have nothing better to do then pick on her.

JohnS   January 24th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Here is the Dynasty we want in this nation of Opportunity for ALL:

Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton-JeffBush-ChelseaClinton-Bush'sDaughter-Chelsea'sSon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You go figure!!!

Larry   January 24th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Oh poor Obama now there are 3 Clintons campaigning…give it a rest! If Obama cannot handle the Clintons how is he going to handle all that the GOP will throw at him ina general election? Good Question.

David, Gilbert Arizona   January 24th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Chelsea sheds more light on the extreme liberal Clinton agenda than Hillary does. I find that refreshing. Chelsea is honest and forthright.

However, the reality is Chelsea is not running for president, nor is Bill. Hillary is the candidate. I don't care how well liked Bill is or how sweet Chelsea is. They are not vying for the top seat of our government system. Hillary is.

I have very little doubt that the democrats will nominate Hillary as the democrat hopeful. What will be Hillary's undoing is her very high unfavorable rating. More people don't like her than do. She is divisive and a large portion of the population do not find her trust worthy, myself included.

Please nominate Hillary. She will ensure a republican president.

aisha   January 24th, 2008 11:51 am ET

chelsea is very sweet girl.i like her but cnn should focus on issues more .nobody should vote for obama because he is black and no one should vote for hillary because she is a woman . cnn needs to write about thier policies and let readers read and write blogs and decide on thier own

Lisa Ray   January 24th, 2008 11:51 am ET

I am a democrat who is already tired of seeing the two clintons. Now its too much to take the third one. Now for SURE I am going to watch the Republican debats and going to pick one of them in Nov 2008

tomdavie   January 24th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Omg you Obama people are horrible

Chelsea is a great woman. She has nothing to do with your snide towards Hillary and Bill.

Yet you try to find a snide negative anyways. Put the young lady down .

I find it highly amusing that you guys want a UNITER when you are yourselves vindictive and mean.

Dave   January 24th, 2008 11:49 am ET

give me a break! if you came to my college I'll boo you off the stage. and I'm a Dem, Ha!! we need change and not further Bush/Clinton rule/rregime. power in the hands of the few. makes me sick.

Al, Los Angeles, CA   January 24th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Run for your life they're coming out of the woodwork!

Story count today on Clinton News Network:

Clintons 2

Edwards 0

Obama 0

Wait a new story breaking, yes I think their cat sneezed.

Texmex   January 24th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Personally I am a Republican and will be voting for Mitt Romney. I have nothing against Chelsea Clinton and am sure she is a good person. My only beef is how the media is "not allowed" to ask Chelsea any questions. If Chelsea is going to openly campaign for her mom then she should be open to media scrutiny. This does not mean rude or pitt-bull media tactics, but questions should be allowed. I am not a fan of the media but in this case the media needs to put its pants back on and question Chelsea.

Sal in Phoenix   January 24th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Why are so many people getting down on Chelsea for campaining for her mom? Every other candidate's family members are doing the same thing. Look at Mitt Romney's sons. It's happening all over, you just hear more about Chelsea because while she was young, it was hands off. Obviously, it's not that way now. Get over it!

Dave   January 24th, 2008 11:42 am ET

If there is one thing college goers hate, it is being told who there peers are. Well, I suppose we are paving the way for Chelsea 2016.

Devyani   January 24th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Great daughter of great parents. Good Chelsea! Stay away from the press or for their own purpose they can find something in a nice girl girl like you. My all the blessings are with you.

Eric   January 24th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Oh poor Obama now there are 3 Clintons campaigning…give it a rest! If Obama cannot handle the Clintons how is he going to handle all that the GOP will throw at him ina general election?

Trevor   January 24th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Martha

I am asking you to make real critical remarks, and not light grammatical debate.

Sgt. Pepper, Fort Myers, FL   January 24th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Geez

If you're going to follow a former "first daughter" on the campaing trail….

Couldn't you at least report on where Edwards and Obama are today?

Neel ny, ny   January 24th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Some of the Obama supporters are whinners just like Obama. Obama brings his big haired girls into the media light. No body questions that. His wife is a loud mouth ghetto style speaker.

Good for chelsea

clinton 08

Darth Vadik, CA   January 24th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Its about time Chelsea got involved the election,
The clintons should have brought her into the election a long time ago that way they could reach the younger voters.

Born   January 24th, 2008 11:37 am ET

The Clinton/Bush Regime has gone on 3 terms too far already…ENOUGH! How much deeper are they planning to take America into the depths of the Abyss? Ron Paul all the way!

Greg   January 24th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Seriously, S Alexander, Oprah and Obama? Can you name one negative attack that Oprah has made? and it is not like Hillary hasn't enjoyed a similar amount of celebrity support and even more political establishment support. To compare Oprah to Bill is just flat-out ridiculous.

Les   January 24th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I bet she has more "experience" than obama

Karl Junkin   January 24th, 2008 11:35 am ET

"Start 'em young" is the game, is it? Chelsea 2016? For crying out loud… You're not a democracy anymore if that happens.

America needs Obama!

Ray   January 24th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Such hate for Chelsea. And no wonder she dosent like to speek out, you Obama fans are EVIL. Im sure your children are doing well working the window at McDonalds!! Give this girl a break. She has done well and stayed out of trouble. Unlike many of the other President's children have done.

GO CHELSEA!!!!!

Dave   January 24th, 2008 11:34 am ET

CNN = Clinton News Network

Truth Squad   January 24th, 2008 11:32 am ET

lets hear about all the money that Hedge Fund pays you Chelsea!

ayo   January 24th, 2008 11:29 am ET

chelsea is a very discipline young lady.she amazes me.Go girl….. your mum will eventually win

AJ, IL   January 24th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Ahhh…the first daughter. Chelsea probably thought Spelman College was a community college in Atlanta. Chelsea attended Stanford University and Oxford University. I'm willing to bet that this was her first time visiting a school/college environment where the majority of students are black without her parents.

Why is she visiting Spelman? Is she going to visit Moorehouse College? Why visit a woman's only college, and then state some crap about 'you shouldn't vote for my mom because she is a woman' and meet female students in the cafeteria and say "Hi I'm Chelsea Clinton, please vote for my mom"?

Martha   January 24th, 2008 11:20 am ET

"I want you to think of me as your peer, even though I am 27," Chelsea Clinton told the college students. "I want to talk to you about why you should vote for my mom."
———————–

What sort of directive is that "I want" why not "I am asking for you to accept me as your peer." This will not fool the people, black or white. Please go away, another Clinton in the fray.

Richard, St. Paul, MN   January 24th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Chelsea was never news when she WAS in the White House. Why is she news now?

S Alexander   January 24th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Frankly, Im tired of all the hatred towards the Clintons. It says more about those of you that HATE than it does of the Clintons.
As for Obama feeling that he is running against 2. What about Oprah and Obama. You didn't hear the Clintons whining about the 2 of them.

Kia, Spelman C/O 2004   January 24th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Could you PLEASE change "Spellman" to "Spelman". One L is the correct spelling of the college's name. And as an alum I can tell you, nothing makes our skin crawl worse than seeing our college's name misspelled. Thanks, and great article.

Dave C - NJ   January 24th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I wish I was handed a 6 figure job as a financial consultant when I was 23 and fresh out of college. :)

Kurt, Chicago   January 24th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I'm sick of the Clintons….I'm voting for anyone else..I don't care if it's crazy Ron Paul!!!

Xavier, Washington, DC   January 24th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Chelsea, I've got no beef with you, but your parents are the masters of deception.

Jose Card - Independent   January 24th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Chelsea, welcome to the real world for a moment!

I am glad your parents finally decided you are old enough to speak for them.

But 3 Clintons against 1 Obama is the reality.

Only the special Clinton family can afford to campaign full-time like they do.

charles   January 24th, 2008 11:12 am ET

How come the Press is allowed to report on all Chelsea's doings but aren't allowed to ask her any questions? It has always been and still is "hands off Chelsea!" Does this bother anyone else?

Ginny CA   January 24th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Chelsea is such a warm, genuine, intelligent young lady. Appearing alone at these sort of events is great experience. Bill and Hillary did a wonderful job raising their daughter.

Clinton_Monarchy_NO   January 24th, 2008 11:07 am ET

how many times as i grew up did i hear people complain about how some corrupt third world leader was just awful because he was going to hand off leadership to his son, or wife, or whomever!!! and now the United States is about to do the same, after already having a dismal experience with Bush II. power should never be allowed to accumulate in one family's hands, and having Hillary as president is tantamount to a 3rd term for Bill Clinton. Chelsea is obviously preparing to take over afterwards, as well.

When the people of those corrupt third world nations allowed these family members into power, how do you think they justified this anti-democratic move? Well, the same way dumb Americans are now: oh, the dictator's son probably has the most knowledge about how things work since he's seen it from birth. Oh, the great evil one's wife is already in with all the important people and has traveled the world thanks to her husband, etc. etc. All the same arguments Americans are now using to throw their democracy to the rich and powerful. I don't care who wins as long as it's not Hillary, and I'm a lifelong Democrat!

C. Marie   January 24th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Talk crazy all you want but the Clintons have raised a great young lady.

JP   January 24th, 2008 11:06 am ET

25 years? Not the typical "35 years" lie that the Clintons like to repeat over and over?

Chelsea is more honest then her parents. Maybe she should be the first woman Prez.

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 11:05 am ET

VERY SMART YOUNG LADY, NEVER SAY ANYTHING, EVEN INNOCENTLY WITH THE PRESS AROUND, IT'LL TURN A 360 ON YOU.

John   January 24th, 2008 11:03 am ET

GREAT…NOW ITS 3 CLINTONS AGAINST ONE….

I DIDNT KNOW CHELSEA WAS RUNNING FOR OFFICE TOO, BUT HEY IF SHE WANTS TO CAMPAIGN AND BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT, TEH MEDIA SHOULD TREAT HER LIKE BILLARY AND LOOK INTO WHAT SHE SAYS AND FACT CHECK…

THAT IS THE GAME OF POLITICS…

swede   January 24th, 2008 11:03 am ET

She is such a sweetie. Noone can argue that Bill and Hillary did a great job raing here. Were proud of you. One great lady.

Mable   January 24th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Good job Chelsea. What a beautiful lady you have become. Hillary 08

elliott   January 24th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Enough…please no more Clintons!!

Ray   January 24th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Go Chelsea. We love you!!!

Tom   January 24th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Here comes the 3 headed monster! I just hope Chelsea doesn't start attacking Obama as her parents have viciously done with half truths and mud slinging.

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