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


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.

Ray   January 24th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Go Chelsea. We love you!!!

elliott   January 24th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Enough…please no more Clintons!!

Mable   January 24th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Good job Chelsea. What a beautiful lady you have become. Hillary 08

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.

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…

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.

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.

C. Marie   January 24th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Talk crazy all you want but the Clintons have raised a great young lady.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!!!

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. :)

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.

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.

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?

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.

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"?

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

Truth Squad   January 24th, 2008 11:32 am ET

lets hear about all the money that Hedge Fund pays you Chelsea!

Dave   January 24th, 2008 11:34 am ET

CNN = Clinton News Network

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!!!!!

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!

Les   January 24th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I bet she has more "experience" than obama

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.

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!

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.

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

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?

Trevor   January 24th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Martha

I am asking you to make real critical remarks, and not light grammatical debate.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.!

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……….

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.

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.

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?

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.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   January 24th, 2008 11:57 am ET

25 years? I thought it was 35 years.

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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……

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!

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!

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!!.

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!!

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.

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!!!

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!!

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…

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??

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 12:11 pm ET

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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

I think I'll vomit now from Clinton overdose!

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.

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

Great job Chelsea!!

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′*****************************

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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…

Ron   January 24th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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..

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.

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

Out recruiting to expand daddy's dating pool?

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.

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!

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.

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.

joe   January 24th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

NATIONAL LA TIMES/BLOOMBERG POLL OUT TODAY

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

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.

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.

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

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

joe   January 24th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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??

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!

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!

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

Cable   January 24th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Well done Chelsea!

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.

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.

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)! :)

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′

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???

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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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!!)

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!

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.

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!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

Tim   January 24th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Chelsea has more experience in the White House than Obama.

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!!!

Mark   January 24th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Tuturocks24   January 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Great job with helping out the Mom Chelsea!

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!!!!!

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.

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! :)

dee   January 24th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

two time war voter Hillary

against Change Obama

I take Change over more of the Same

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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 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