January 24, 2008
Posted: January 24th, 2008 05:45 AM ET
CNN=Politics Daily is The Best Political Podcast from the Best Political Team.

CNN=Politics Daily is The Best Political Podcast from the Best Political Team.

(CNN) - A new round in the political slugfest is underway as the presidential candidates push full force toward Super Tuesday.

In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, former president Bill Clinton shoots back at the Obama campaign and the media, alleging he’s been falsely accused of playing the race card. CNN’s Jessica Yellin reports on the latest fallout.

Meanwhile, the Obama campaign insists the Illinois senator is the one who’s being targeted by hardball politics from the Clinton camp. Candy Crowley set the scene in South Carolina.

Finally, the hunt for delegates is underway. Courting voters and winning majorities is no longer as important as winning delegates in the Super Tuesday states, says Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider. He explains who the delegates are and which candidates they will likely help.

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Ed M   January 29th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

What is wrong with Bill Clinton? His 8 years were the best 8 years of my life. The last 8 the worst. If I could vote for Bill again I would be at the polls as soon as the opened. I kind of liked the idea of the country being in the black for a change. I am white but I liked the extra attention that the Blacks got during his term in office. Mostly they were just treated as they should be- like American citizens.

Vicki   January 27th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

DOES ANYONE THINK OBAMA COULD WIN WITHOUT OPRAH OR THE KENNEDY ENDORSEMENTS–ALBEIT JFK WOULD NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA. CNN–WHY ARE YOU ONLY BEHIND THE POLL FAVORITES EACH PRIMARY?

Bobby   January 24th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Forget the race card
It seem to me that when we do polls everyone ask the same question and it don't cover enough

Lets try asking Americans if our FICA should be raided for the third time in the last 7 years ( Boy for a system thats going broke why keep taking from it )

And our war is in the Middle East do you think a Woman can reason with Mens
who see Womans as second Citizens

And finally did The Clinton Empire & The Democrat party
shoot them self in the foot and lost this election to the Republican Party by trying to put the Black boy in his place (shaking my head )

Bobby   January 24th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Forget the race card
It seem to me that when we do polls everyone ask the same question and it don't cover enough

Lets try asking Americans if our FICA should raided for the third time in the last 7 years ( Boy for a system thats going broke why keep taking from it )

And our war is in the Middle East do you think a Woman can reason with Mens
who see Womans as second Citizens

And finally did The Clinton Empire & The Democrat party
shoot them self in the foot and lost this election to the Republican Party by trying to put the Black boy in his place (shaking my head )

Sharon   January 24th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Obama is eloquent but not polished, needs some experience. I too am tired of CNN's slanted coverage. Bill Clinton balanced the budget in his term. . . Maybe co-presidents would not such a bad thing! They are two of the brightest people this country has seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VOTE HILLARY

Ruth   January 24th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

CNN,

You not only are slanted toward Obama. Paul is ahead of Guiliani and gets absolutely no coverage. What is the deal? Why have you left Dr. Ron Paul out of your coverage and given Guiliani so much coverage?

Its pretty disgusting how you have treated Dr. Paul. I would like to see more of Dr. Paul represented by you.

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

How about Teflon Bill, I'm tired of slick willy. You'd think with as much as is slung something would stick. Unless there is no substance to it.

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

What's going to happen when we leave the south? I hope we leave the garbage behind. All the media following the candidates around has to be good for the economy of the stricken south. People out in droves,eating out , all those signs had to be made by someone. Politics is big business. Maybe we can get back to normal. We can worry about poor Brittany, Angilina Jolie, and whether or not Drew Peterson should date?

ARMSTRONG   January 24th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

GOD BLESS OBAMA. YOU ARE THE GREATEST. WE THE AMERICAN ASIANS LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY VERY MUCH. WE WANT AN HONEST GENTLEMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

I AM TIRED OF THE CLINTONS NONSENSICAL CRAP THAT THEY ARE THROWING AT YOU.

GO GO GO OBAMA.

Charles,   January 24th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

I saw Obama saying that he was a better choice because if he won the nomination people, who would have voted for Hillary, would now vote for him. But not the other way around. I’m an independent, and there no way that I would vote for someone with his flimsy resume. As for his performance in the last debate, I thought he looked ready to cry when John Edwards asked him to explain his voting record. He cries foul when someone brings it up. The press has been easy on him because they feel the need to prove that they’re not racist. I think the Reps would be delighted to go up against him. They won’t be as gentle about pointing out his shortcomings. As for me, I’d rather vote for McCain, and hope his saber- rattling has just been to impress his war mongering party base.
P.S. Don’t forget that Hillary tried to be a team player in the early debates. Then Edwards and Obama double teamed her and she was force to fight (to the delight of the media). I like Edwards. But, he’s sneaky. He’d rather sucker punch or gang up on someone.

jp/michigan   January 24th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA: Look at the voting records of both Clinton and Obama. Obama missed 177 votes out of 1086 since Jan. 6, 2005. In 2007 alone he missed 175 votes out of 433 (sourse hppt://www.govtrack.org) He was sent to the US Senate to be the voice of the people of Illinois. Hillary missed 143 votes out of 2394 since 2001. 2007 she missed 117 votes out of 433, her approval rating was 60% . There was no approval rating for Obama , he has only been in the Senate 2yrs..While he was a state legislator he voted 130 times "present". If bills were unacceptable to him he could have and should have voted against them, then gave his reasoning. Americans are searching for their next leader .As president, Obama will be faced with countless difficult decisions on numerous gray issues and voting "present" will not be an option., Look at the experiences of the candidates , not just the rhetoric, gender or color of ones skin when making this important decision.

docrock,tx   January 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Liars and slanderers

Mark   January 24th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Nice point Ivan: I did a web search, and the latest South Carolina Zogby poll for 20-22 January has Obama on 43, Clinton 25, Edwards 15, and 14 undecided, with a variance of +/- 3.4%

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   January 24th, 2008 11:41 am ET

In Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, yes even in Michigan CNN and others, were reminding us of daily of the poll numbers, why not now in South Carolina?

Jim Lynch   January 24th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Am I Rep/Dem/Ind? I don't know. I've always favored the best man for the job. Regrettable I "did" like President Bush at one time. I normally do not speak up on issues but I'm upset and as my right I am choosing now to say something.
On our economy: How can you jump start an economy when companies are outsourcing all jobs to other countries. The US market is wanted by most counties as we are big purchasers. With all our companies selling us out the families that once had higher income (the people that buy goods) are no longer buying as a result many are now working at lower wages. Sooner or later the purchasing power of Americans will not support the economy. Like we are seeing now. This along with all the banking fraud going on, It is no wonder we are in such trouble here. The rest of the world is worried that we are going into recession. We have been for years, it has just been clouded over by corporations, banks, and lies. What we are seeing right now in our economy is nothing compared to what's coming. The market has to equalize and when it does the dollar will be worth a peso. We all should thank our elected leadership for selling us out. We don't need a presidential election. We need an entirely new government that is for the people as it was originally setup for. I think we have forgetten this.

How to fix our economy: 1: GET OUT OF IRAQ and save us 400 million per day. 2: Russia sank that superwell in siberia and the oil from that brought them out of debt in what 5 years? Our oil companies sold us out also. I think the state (meaning gov) backed up by ind auditors to keep our gov on the up and up should get into the oil business. The Indian res have casino's Why can't Americans have oil wells. State run and proceeds go towards the state and taxes to fed. Won't this lower income tax? create jobs, get our states out of financial trouble?

Susan in Texas   January 24th, 2008 10:28 am ET

The Clintons are disenfranchising black voters by minimizing their contributions to this primary season. OBAMA supporters should BOYCOTT the November election if Hillary Clinton is the nominee. I am outraged that the Clintons have made this primary about race, and she ought to lose Obama's supporters to teach her (and the Democratic Party) a lesson. Let's see if Clinton can win a general election without black voters. And I pray, pray, pray that the after the November election we'll have someone - anyone - in the White House whose last name doesn't end with Bush or Clinton. 15 years is enough! (And Obama supporters, don't be too dismayed - remember that Reagan was defeated in 1976 but came back with a vengeance in 1980. Obama might get pushed out by the Clintons' dirty campaign tricks, but he'll come back with a vengeance in 2012.)

skip   January 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

It appears to me that Obama is racing against 2 opponents... not just 1. Who's running for president... Bill or Hillary? I wonder what tides would turn if Bill would simply not be in the equation?

Bill, Beaufort,SC   January 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

It appears to me that Senator Obama is no different than any other politician. While he preaches "change" and how he can unite, his continuing attacks against Hillary and Bill and the over-emphasis he is placing on garnering the black vote in South Carolina may actually be fueling the flames of racial discontent. He, and every African American should be grateful for the fact that Bill Clinton was president. President Clinton has done more to advance the black cause then most black politicians have done. Yet, Obama would have his fellow Americans, black, white and latino, believe just the opposite.

Who is really playing the race card? As I said at the beginning, I hear nothing different from the Illinois Senator these days that sets him apart from any other politician.

Amanda   January 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I am so tired of hearing race and gender as a reason to vote for the next American President. I will not be voting for the white woman or the black man but I will be voting for the person who discusses the views and issues that that one person feels needs to be changed in order to make our American Government a better one. The last Debat I saw showed Clinton and Obama spending more time talking about each other instead of talking about the issues that Americans on a whole are having problems with. Even though Edwards was also in the debate, he did not take the initiative to change the subject enough to get the conversation back where it belongs; the issues that are facing Americans right now. This country needs to get over what color, religion or gender we are and start uniting for a better cause. A better America for everyone. I am very disappointed in the Democrats.

Enough said.   January 24th, 2008 10:08 am ET

My question is this

Do you guys swallow after you give Obama head?

Hillary for economic reasons   January 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Obama says he wants to unite us. O.K What I am having a very hard time with is the mission statement of Trinity Unity Church and the views of pastor Jeremiah Wright. Also the fact that they gave great honor to Louis Farriaklan. Now Obama is trying to distance himself from Jeremiah Wright saying he does not always agree with him. Just like he is trying to put distance between himself and Tony Rezke. He has belonged to that church for 20 years, he has to believe in the pastors words. People can look up the church and their mission statement for themselves, this is not rumor but right there on the churchs website. I'm going to have a very hard time seeing unity and Obama in the same sentence. If I am missing something, please correct me because I find this very troubling.

Patrick   January 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

CAN SOMEBODY INVESTIGATE WHY CLINTON "THE GOLDWATER GIRL"HAD MEMOIR SEALED?

Ginny CA   January 24th, 2008 9:44 am ET

To Nancy: I'm afraid you jumped the gun on the Clintons this morning. Many of the voters in South Carolina will be able to ask her questions because she is back there on the campaign trail after a 2 day break in other states. I know there was a lot of whining from the other contenders about how she didn't care about the people of South Carolina and all, but it's the same strategy that Obama used when he left the Nevada campaign before the caucuses to appear in California. Just so ya' know.

Ginny CA   January 24th, 2008 9:35 am ET

Dee: You seem confused. I think I can explain. Hillary is running for president, of course. Her husband has been campaigning for her in South Carolina while she took a 2 day break in some other states. (During the Nevada campaign, Obama took a break and appeared in San Francisco, where he courted the women's vote.) I know you'll be happy to hear that Hillary is back, campaigning in South Carolina today. This is the same sort of strategy Obama used when he was campaigning in Nevada: he left his campaigning in South Carolina to his wife. While all eyes were on Nevada, Michelle remained in South Carolina where she injected race into her speeches without criticism from the press. There was virtually no national coverage of Michelle's speeches. But, notice, every word Bill speaks is duly noted, analyzed, criticized by the media and denounced by the Obama camp. Interesting how that works, isn't it?

I wonder if CNN with all of its pro-Obama bias will even post this comment.

SC for Huckabee   January 24th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Thank you Duncan Hunter for your insight, you too are a man of distinction and integrity. Mike Huckabee is the only candidate that has a chance in the General Election. Mike Huckabee inherited a fiscal nightmare in Arkansas; the infrastructure was on the verge of collapse and brought the states educational system from 49th to 8th during his tenure. He cut taxes and lowered the deficit while balancing the budget, how can anyone say that he's not a fiscal conservative? Let us not forget, "read my lips, no new taxes" after which was that largest tax increase in history. The American people have to realize that in order to recover from the last 7 years that sacrifice will be mandatory. The difference will be that Mike Huckabee will be honest and straight forward with the American people, which is what we expect from our President.

The Clinton's are old news, while Mike Huckabee represents new views that will enable America to strengthen and restore her credibility in the world.

Mike Huckabee is the only candidate running, from either party, that will place people above politics. With our troops being shot at and killed on foreign soil, I don't want my candidate taking pot shots at opponents; stick to the issues or stand down. Neither do I want my candidate having a short fuse while focusing on long term solutions and goals for the Country.

Fred Thompson took the SC Primary from Mike Huckabee and gave it to his friend John McCain. While the list of candidates are shrinking, it's important to realize that as a nation, we have not elected a President who held a seat in the Senate since JFK. I hope and pray that Florida gets it right!

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb debating on what to have for lunch, Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.
"Benjamin Franklin"

Bernard   January 24th, 2008 9:28 am ET

We shall over come. I am beginning to ask what shall we overcome ...someday. Due to the fact that the present adminisatration has created messsy situations every way you turn, I wonder if it really makes much differece at least for the next four years whoses in the white house. Grand Ideals are great but no one man is an island. He or she will still have to take on all of the Bush chaos (foreign and domestic) and will still have to work with the powers that be, (particularly corporate america who really seems to be runnig the show). Sad to say but all of the candidates are by and large buttering the roll and we the voters are left to decide which brand of butter most satisfies our discriminate palates

Randy S. Lawton, OK   January 24th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Jean: What experience? Name it. List it. Identify it. How can you when even Hillary can't? "With age comes wisdom", what a load of crap I know a lot of folks older than me (54) that just aren't very wise.
Frankly, Bill should just keep campaigning for her, 'cause everytime he opens his mouth it makes her look like less and less of a strong presidential candidate and more and more like someone who can't take the heat and has to hide behind her ex-president hubby.

If Hillary has the experience to be President simply because she lived in the White House as FIRST LADY for 8 years, then Deanna Favre has the experience to play quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. After all she's been with Bret since grade school.

And if Obama is not a breath of fresh air, what does that make the Clinton's?

Jenny, Worcester MA   January 24th, 2008 8:59 am ET

CNN and other corporate media do NOT have the nation's best interest in their mind. They serve their corporate / neo-con / zionist masters and themselves, which accounts for a tiny fraction of the population.

Google Democracy Now and start from there for real information and insightful perspective. you'll see how all the dots are connected.

L-Mani S. Viney   January 24th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Hey folks,
Do you realize that every expert that has ever written a book or consulted about the qualities of an effective leader, experience rates LAST. The quality of the character and credebility of the person rates FIRST!

Let's take Hillary. Please tell me how she will be able to get anything done with Congress if her main objective is fighting the Republicans or mircomanaging. To be honest, I see her having the same qualties as this Bush. Meaning she will be so stuck on what she believes is right, that she will alienate people on both sides.
Then regardless of what she proposes nothing will get done.

Now before you Clinton people go all crazy let me ask you this. How many of you got a Boss you hate? how many of you work for a company that you dread going to work for? Dont the head honcho's there have experience? Don't they know what their doing? Yeah they do. But that dosent mean they are fit to lead.

Scott M.-Kalamazoo, MI   January 24th, 2008 8:39 am ET

I've lost all respect for Bill Clinton, once my political hero, due to the way this current Clinton campaign is being waged. If you are constantly explaining your comments, playing the blame game, and going on the defense, then I would say there is something seriously wrong with the messenger and not the message. Hillary obviously can't even run a campaign without creating havoc, how on earth will she be able to run a country. Though I like Obama and respect his political ideology, will someone please tell me why he has yet to acknowledge that he is bi-racial when the race card is played. It's fine to recognize your African heritage but your mother is a white woman from Kansas farm country, Mr. Obama (not to mention the one who didn't abandon you). I don't believe you can get any whiter blood in you than that.

pete   January 24th, 2008 8:36 am ET

We will not get anything accomplished politically until we come together as a country. This includes speaking the truth, reaching out to others across the aisle and
governing from a platform of hope and positiveness, rather than fear.
A Clinton and McCain presidency will ultimately only spread more divisiveness, anger, hatred and war. The only candidate to unite us is Obama. Remember,
we are voting for an approach to government and that persons entire administration, more so than one individual.

From all the false statements, political spin and negativity this week, my opinion of the Clintons in one week has gone from fairly high to the point where I don't know
if I can vote for them even if they are the Democratic candidate.

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 8:22 am ET

Come on...........SUPER TUESDAY

Jean   January 24th, 2008 8:17 am ET

Hillary has more experience than Obama., with age comes wisdom.I see the news media is still after Hillary today same as yesterday and the day befor. Bill is Hillary's husband, he has a right to campain for her .Obama is a breath of hot air not fresh air.

Wayne   January 24th, 2008 8:08 am ET

I am so tired of Obama and his constant WHINE !! If you can't take the heat, the quit the race. JUST STOP WITH THE CRY BABY WHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BILL M   January 24th, 2008 8:03 am ET

If the Clinton's sat down for dinner with David Duke, would the media ask any questions?

Is the Trinity Unity Church a front for the "Nation of Islam"?

Has Obama been to "Charm School" and ready to put on a red bow tie if elected?

Well over 500 times, MSM swallowed the lies leading up to george's war.

Are they sticking their heads back in the sand once again?

MK   January 24th, 2008 7:55 am ET

HILLARY, HILLARY--SHES OUR "MAN"!
IF ANYONE CAN CLEAN IT-–HILLARY CAN!!!!

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA--DOES HE THINK BECAUSE HE ATTACKS THE CLINTONS-THAT MAKES HIM LOOK MORE "PRESIDENTIAL"????
HE IS INEXPERIENCED, IMMATURE AND DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIGHT LIKE A POLITICIAN–HE IS ALSO EASILY "SWAYED".
HE DID BETTER WHEN HE KEPT HIS MOUTH SHUT!!!

Jeanine   January 24th, 2008 7:48 am ET

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

Ed,Ellenville,New York   January 24th, 2008 7:41 am ET

Mmm, I smell the printers going at Time-Warner's board room. Pinks slips all around for not staying on top of the revenue stream. You could see this shake-up from a mile away.

Jufus, Milwaukee, WI   January 24th, 2008 7:25 am ET

Bridget:

Yes, Hillary did explain, as has the entire media time and time and time again... you simply have to know how to read to find out.

Re: "That breath of fresh air..." "Michelle Obama calls him, "STINKY."

Additionally, there is no such thing as "positive change in Washington D.C." It is a SWAMPLAND and will remain a SWAMPLAND until American actually goes through another REVOLUTION or we become a satellite country to CHINA. [You need to have someone read the history of the United States – a real misnomer, as we are divided on just about everything – to you.]

NOTHING really changes in WASHINGTON; we just use more POLITICALLY CORRECT language to describe the same mess...

Mark   January 24th, 2008 7:11 am ET

The old dog is just having too much fun. Unfortunately he's been let off the leash and his mistress is not there to blow the whistle.

More seriously, Hillary now has to explain whether she is no more than just a surrogate running for President. This is not now her campaign, it is his. I hope at the next debate she is really grilled on this and forced to justify her excessive use of her husband, who is more in the headlines than she is.

This off-the-leash behaviour is so typical of the Clinton of old, to be followed no doubt by some moment of pious regret when it goes pear-shaped. I truly hope that Obama wins on Saturday by a very handsome margin, and that Edwards comes second. The electorate should deliver the message that they don't believe her to be the candidate.

Diana   January 24th, 2008 7:01 am ET

I believe that Bill Clinton's criticisms (at least the clips I saw on CNN) of the media attempts to capitalize on stories of race and gender were absolutely correct on all but one point. I DO care...about the fact that CNN has now become Entertainment (News) Tonight in my eyes. I used to look to CNN for unbiased reporting. I now will rely on public radio, public television, and Time Magazine (where the editorials are labeled as such.) Please send Jessica Yellin to ET.

Christine   January 24th, 2008 6:48 am ET

Is Bill Clinton running for re-election? Hillary certainly is showing us that she doesn't believe she can get elected without him. If she lacks such fundamental belief in herself, don't expect this voter to believe in her.

Two for the price of one? I'd rather invest in someone who actually has integrity like Senator Obama.

Ann Aloha Independent Thinker,PA   January 24th, 2008 6:42 am ET

Do we want someone that is easy to listen too?
Do we want someone that knows what their talking about?

Ed,Ellenville,New York   January 24th, 2008 6:35 am ET

I see all the negative remarks about Obama are still being blocked. Everybody knows his bid is now over. CNN, you exposed his lying about his past dealings two days ago. How much longer are you going to carry his water? Until his ad dollars run out? It's no secret that he's running ads on your network and that's why your coverage is so skewed. This blatant interference in the primary is damaging your advertisers. Every day that this goes on,we're making lists of who the bad apples are that buy ad space on your network. A two-thirds majority of this country are on the Clinton's side.

Mark, Wilkes Barre PA   January 24th, 2008 6:31 am ET

AHHH our nations election process at work,, checks and balances to insure fairness,, every vote counts,, rules to insure no voters are dis-infranchised,,,

Hillary HATES CATS   January 24th, 2008 6:27 am ET

Hillary HATES CATS,
To me that says a lot about her, she has a chip on her sholder.

McCain is all about war, he just wants to get his hands on those nuclear weapons.

Economy Romney is all about JOBS JOBS JOBS and he has the creditials to back it up. He brought the world together at the Olympics and He can bring the world together as economic force against Iran without a shot being fired.

Bob, Delaware, OH   January 24th, 2008 6:14 am ET

And I'll add...I have probably offended alot of poor racists, but its fun! "What I have written I have written" (mocking Ponchus Pilate too!)

M. Brathwaite, Virgin Islands   January 24th, 2008 5:22 am ET

President Clinton and his wife are waging a disingeneous campaign that they planned from the time they were last in the White House her and now that Hillary's nomination is no longer inevitable they are stuping to the lowest lows to destroy Obama.

First they Carpet bagged and use former New York Senator Moynahan to get Hillary nito the senate from a state they never lived in before.

Why didnt she run in Arkansa or even her native state Illinios. Instead she chose the state in the country where they thought was liberal enough to accept their ploy to get her some experience for the ultimate move back to Penn. Avenue.

If President Clinton wants a third term he should be honest and man enough to go to the american people and the congress and ask them to amend the constitution so he can run. He should not be doing it through his wife.

Maybe making her the first woman president is the reason she has put up with his conduct unbecoming for all these years.

Somebody should remind the people how divisive the country was when the Clintons were in the white house. I' m sure the Republicans will once Hillary gets the nomination.

Mirta   January 24th, 2008 4:46 am ET

Bridget – The Healthcare reform back in the 90s is completely different that the one proposed now. I would suggest you check them both out. Also, I have always maintained that at least she tried to do it back then!! The Bush Admin has done nothing and something needs to be done.

Obama was weak on explaining his healthcare refrom during the last debate and I disagree...he is the one who is not experienced.

I have to wonder...HOW is he going to change Washington? HOW? He can talk about it, but the truth is money makes the world go around and Washington is fueled by money.

Clinton '08

The Observer   January 24th, 2008 4:45 am ET

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who's the daddy?   January 24th, 2008 4:45 am ET

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bob   January 24th, 2008 4:08 am ET

"Race card" is a term indicative of one's obsession with games and gambling.
It also is psychological warfare against minorities, trying to marginalize a great evil. From a strategy standpoint, it is better to have racists totally defenseless.

Josh   January 24th, 2008 3:02 am ET

The Clintons will fix nothing, America is just as stupid as we were 8 years ago though when we elected bush, so in all likelyhood were probley gonna do it again.I Hope Obama wins though

Lori, Woodland CA   January 24th, 2008 3:00 am ET

Bill is perfectly within his rights to campaign for his wife while she is campaigning elsewhere. After all, Michelle Obama was campaigning steadily in South Carolina while Barack was campaigning in Nevada. Does anyone really think it's okay for Michelle but not Bill. Come on.

Obama's campaign is complaining because he's 'being targeted by hardball politics from the Clinton camp"? Welcome to the real world, Obama. It's exactly what the Obama camp has been doing to Hillary (and they started it).

mediawatch117   January 24th, 2008 2:32 am ET

I think it is appalling that CNN refuses to cover Ron Paul. He is the only candidate that talks about the real issues facing this country and the good folks over at CNN fail to even bring up his name is discussion with the other candidates. He has consistently hauled in record donations from the internet and even placed 2nd in the Nevada caucuses and yet the emphasis is on Rudy the 9/11 kid who has basically faded in obscurity. Cover Ron Paul and show the American viewers you are willing to give a true defender of the Constitution space on the airwaves next to corporate lapdog candidates and religious fanatics.

PoliSci GradStudents   January 24th, 2008 2:07 am ET

For the record:

Bridget, it was thanks to the concerted efforts of the Republican party led by Newt Gingrich who shot down the Health Care Plan in '93 which was headed by Hillary. So why keep bringing it up? It's past history and not relevant to today's issues. Time to move on sheeple.

John Edwards is a former Senator, only Hillary since 2000 and Barack since 2004 are currently US Senators.

However all are lawyers.

As to a breath of fresh air in Washington, Michelle has already confided to reporters about her husband's smelly morning breath and stinky underwear ;) sorry we couldn't resist but along with her off-the-wall comment about guns in Iowa – She is quite an interesting breath of air on the campaign trail. Remember when John Kerry's wife, the Heinz ketchup heiress, told an obnoxiously persistent in-your-face reporter to shove it? She certainly was refreshing too.

JohnS   January 24th, 2008 1:49 am ET

Before and immediately after IOWA, Edwards was SEEN as ANGRY; yes, very different and ANGRY. How short minded are we as a nation?

In NH, Hillary cried being close to losing to a "black man." Women rushed to her rescue to save the day. Now, Bill is out there daily. If Hillary wins this nomination, can we say that she did it at the backs of women and her MAN? I guess it is hard for such people to stand alone!!!

Well, after all the previous and ongoing negative commercials about a "black man," are we to say that he has no RIGHT whatsoever to CLEAR his own GOOD name even if he does not get your vote?

I guess the reasons above validate the thinking for NOT taking the "popular votes" very seriously; thanks to the ELECTORAL COLLEGE, there are tons of simply "ill-informed" people out there who should certainly stay out the voting process; the system cannot depend on the judgments of such people. As a result, your popular votes will really count LESS, thank GOD!!!!

Ryk   January 24th, 2008 1:44 am ET

I have to agree with Bridget. Hillarys experience in the senate is only slightly longer than Barak Obamas. As far as her time as first lady goes, the only project she had any influence on was her health care plan which was so bad even the most liberal Democrats ran screaming from it. Other than that her only role in the white house was as the presidents wife, and honestly if sleeping with Bill Clinton counts as presidential experience, there are many women more qualified than Hillary.

Nancy   January 24th, 2008 1:29 am ET

Bill Clinton says that the people are there today to ask questions....
How can they ask questions to Hillary when she isn't even in South Carolina?

aware   January 24th, 2008 1:17 am ET

I just watched AC 360 and AC's interview with two AA women. I am a former Canadian, and I must admit that I have never understood the racial issue in America. I am learning! It was so sad to see two Black women admit that although there really is very little difference between Hillary and Obama on the issues that black women may be drawn to Obama because of race and gender issues. :(

I can see the generational thing having an impact but race and gender? Don't women remember that the Clinton's have been their strong advocates. Also, Black women do not have an easy time with Black men. Why would they trust this man over a woman who has been their advocate?

Who is this man born of a white woman and a black father? What has he ever done for African Americans or anyone else? His resume is pretty thin. Why does he claim a Black heritage even though he is equally White? Why is he running for president at this time? What is the rush? Is it instant gratification or something more? Why does he claim to be an agent of hope and change when a search of his rhetoric and actions prove otherwise? Why does he fan the flames of anger in an already angry younger generation, disaffected Republicans and Independents? Is this the new politics of unity?

Why is the media mischaracterizing what Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton say while covering Barack with a mantle of protection. Are they just on a feeding frenzy, a power trip or what? The media needs to cool it big time!

Bill Clinton has been the voice of reason in all this whipped up paranoia. I say – Shame on the media for your lack of respect and civility.

SuJay   January 24th, 2008 12:32 am ET

Hillary Clinton likes to tout her work with the Childrens defense Fund. However, she fails to mention that neither she nor Bill Clinton thought it important enough to get through Congress a bill to provide health care to the children of America as promised to Miriam Wright Edelman, head of the Childrens Defense Fund– no endorsement there.

Lyndon Samuel   January 24th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Senator Obama is the best person to run this country. He is the type that can bring everyone together, no matter who you support.

charlotte   January 24th, 2008 12:03 am ET

Hardball tactics, huh. Shows what greenhorn Obama is, if he wins he ain't seen nothing yet. Your party is nicer than the other one will be.

Donna   January 23rd, 2008 11:45 pm ET

I am a hardcore Democrat and been voting for Democrat nominee for President since I started voting. If Obama wil be the parties nominee for the presidential election my vote will go to the Republican Party. This will cause the democrat party to lose the presidential seat comes November.

john   January 23rd, 2008 11:40 pm ET

The value of having a co-presidency means you can campaign in both
places at once. Obama needs to have his wife sworn in at once.

Walt, Belton, TX   January 23rd, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Slick willie's just another academic exercise gone awry. When you aren't affected yourself and have nothing on the line, sitting around in your pretty office sounds pretty good. A few thousand folks in New York City ended up paying the price as have thousands of our military forces. All because one guy was too busy to take decisive action and just wanted some personal attention and feathering of his nest for retirement. Now his wife wants a turn? No way, willie!

Website Design Company   January 23rd, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Its so vague, why would somene do it??

Daniel   January 23rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

I'm sick and tired of turning my TV every day just to listen for two words. "RACE AND GENDER" or "BLACK AND WHITE.
I think is the reporters that keep pumping this up. Why can't we focus on the issues that affecting our nation.

To Bill Clinton, If you really want to return to the white house, Why can't to just put your name on the ballot ticket so all know you're on the race for the white.
Let Hillary do the talking, Mr.

Bridget   January 23rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Did Hillary mention why she did not deliver a Health Insurance Plan during her husband's two term presidential administration?..............................

Hillary does not have experience. Remember all three candidates are senators!!!

The "Clinton Empire" is the same as the "Bush Administration"!

Senator Barrak Obama is the breath of fresh air needed for the positive change in Washington D.C.

Collette   January 23rd, 2008 10:57 pm ET

I guess they have American fooled that we are voting for Mr and Mrs President of the United States!

charlotte   January 23rd, 2008 10:53 pm ET

Wouldn't you?

Bridget   January 23rd, 2008 10:50 pm ET

The "Clinton Empire" does not have any respect for the American People. Former president is not being a Diplomat. The "Clinton Empire" is not the change we need for United States of America.

Senator Barrak Obama is the breath of fresh air needed for the United States of America. Senator Barrak Obama needs support from the citizens of the United States of America whom care for the change needed to remove the corporate greed.

Hillary Clinton was a corporate lawyer on board for the major retail store that does not offer employees any substantial Health Insurance for their families!

RW Burkett   January 23rd, 2008 10:49 pm ET

Soledad O'Brien, having filled in today for some other media personality had two guests, and one of them was a black male. She asked the black male for his opinion, but failed to listen or give an explanation. Moreover, she appeared to be in a rush to complete a thought.

In fact, her performance was very reminesent of Chris Matthews who seldom lets a guest finish an inquiry, thought, or comment, which greatly diminishes the program itself.

If you aren't interested in your guests response to your question(s), don't ask them. A very poor showing, and I know you can do better...

C. Marie   January 23rd, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Dee

Michelle and Barack do not campaign in lock step either. Or have you forgotten her mispronunciation of Nevada?

Dee   January 23rd, 2008 10:35 pm ET

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

mr.fair tax   January 23rd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

NO OBAMA OR HILDABEAST
VOTE RUPUBLICAN
VOTE FOR THE FAIR TAX PEOPLE!!!!

Jim in Orlando, FL   January 23rd, 2008 9:33 pm ET

I can only hope that Billary gets smacked down. Once and for all. Finally. Fade away immediately.

C. Marie   January 23rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

CNN your reporting has continued to slant toward Obama. I would stop reading but the reality is MSNBC is no better.

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