January 25, 2008
Posted: 06:45 PM ET
Hillary Clinton and John McCain are very close, Bill Clinton says.
Hillary Clinton and John McCain are very close, Bill Clinton says.

(CNN) — If Hillary Clinton and John McCain become their party's presidential nominees, the general election race is likely to be a love-fest.

At least according to Bill Clinton.

Campaigning in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Friday, the former president brushed aside suggestions his wife would prove to be a divisive nominee for the Democratic Party, pointing out how she has successfully worked with Republicans in the Senate — including one of the current GOP presidential candidates.

"She and John McCain are very close," Clinton said. "They always laugh that if they wound up being the nominees of their party, it would be the most civilized election in American history, and they're afraid they'd put the voters to sleep because they like and respect each other."

The comments may not be welcome by the McCain camp — which yesterday faced fire from several of its rivals for winning the backing of the New York Times — a longtime archenemy of conservatives.

Sens. McCain and Clinton last met publicly at an ABC debate earlier January, when presidential candidates of both parties shared the same stage. The two were seen exchanging pleasantries, and a Clinton side said she told the Arizona senator he’d done a “good job” staging a comeback in New Hampshire. He asked that she say hello to Bill Clinton for him.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • South Carolina


Lauren   January 25th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Civilized election? She can't even run a civilized campaign against a member of her own party. What a crock.

Robert   January 25th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Hillary and McCain would at least be a pair that could be president. Not like Obama or Huckabee, neither of whom have the stuff to actually run the country.

stan pitts pa   January 25th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

our country is in peril, we dont want a love fest, we want a battle of ideas and creative ways to move our country forward!! and neither hillary or mccain are the future!

AJ, IL   January 25th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

With that statement from Bill Clinton, Romney will become the nominee of the Republican Party.

C.E., Minnesota   January 25th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Not going to happen. LOL cute picture though. I liked the Rezko picture better. By the way where is that CNN.

Pround Dem   January 25th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Mr. Clinton is trying to keep McCain from winning the nomination. That's because he has little confidence in his wife's ability to defeat McCain.

Slick Willie and Tricky Hill. They'll never stop.

Independent   January 25th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I agree with many that Obama-Edwards is a winning ticket. I'd say "bye…" to Democrates whether there is a Hillary or Hillary-Obama ticket.

Kentucky   January 25th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I continue to love how Republicans hate John McCain. Clinton 2008!

Ron, TX   January 25th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Bill's just trying to scare the Republicans, cause he knows that McCain will absolutely demolish Hate-Monger-Hillary in a general election.

Don't be naive democrats, vote for REAL change.

Big Brother 2008   January 25th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

They both belong to the Bilderburgs Club for ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT.

Senkump   January 25th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton and John McCain become their party's presidential nominees…. A comedian will be America's next president. Wake up America wake up you need a young and intellect president and not comedians in the white house.

Kathy   January 25th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Nice job, Bill. You know national polls consistently rank McCain as the most formidable Republican candidate. Way to fan the fears of the conservative Republicans voting in the primaries now and hesitating about McCain.

stan pitts pa   January 25th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Watch out mccain the claws are underneath that pretty dress, you will be clawed out of the way, to make room for this do anything /sayanything to win candidate!

lc   January 25th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

HILLARY CANNOT LEAD WITHOUT BILL!

WHY ARE DEMOCRATS TRYING TO WORK AROUND BILL TRYING TO RUN FOR A 3RD TERM?

IF THEY ARE GOING TO PULL THIS OFF, WE MIGHT AS WELL ALLOW US CITIZENS BORN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY RUN FOR PRESIDENT.

( I AM SURE THE CALIFORNIA GOV WOULD LIKE THAT.)

Marcia Pierce New Jersey   January 25th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

McCain's people shouldn't be so upset about the Times' endorsement of McCain. They had to endorse someone. It wasn't that they like him so much, but that they found him the least objectionable of the choices.

carole   January 25th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Who cares…? They both suck!

Scott, Royal Oak, MI   January 25th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Yeah right, Bill. You know if McCain and Hillary were the general election nominees, you'd make more stuff up and turn it into a dirty slime fest, as usual…

mike   January 25th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

and hillary was also very close to another repablican ronald reagan, whom she says in her book was one of her favorite presidents.

Eli   January 25th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Yep, Score another one for Billy boy. With that underhanded endorsement Romney is sure to win the Republican party ticket.

Please Bill, just go away. And this is coming from a Democrat.

Holly B   January 25th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Bill Clinton,

Have you completely lost all sense of reason, with the Clinton style of campaigning, do you think any American alive belives that with a Clinton involved in the election it would be civilised instead of nasty???

GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

An Agnostic Democrat   January 25th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Yah, right! As evidenced in the last 2 weeks. Truth and reality really do matter, Billy-boy! You are a lyin' sack o' crap!

John   January 25th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

CNN seems quite hostile to free speech. Oh wait, I got censored just now. Too bad nobody can read this post.

mel, gainesville fl   January 25th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

"…they'd put the voters to sleep because they like and respect each other."

Does that mean Hillary doesn't respect or like her current competition? How very civil indeed.

Elizabeth   January 25th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I guess since Barack has been termed "young man", McCain will be the "old man" running for office. . . .Hillary doesn't know how to be nice. . . .and Bill will be ripping McCain to shreds.

bryan, san francisco, CA   January 25th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

CNN…where's the story of the hillary clinton/rezko picture that surfaced on the today show this morning?

do your job, and cover the news.

Mark   January 25th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Yeah Right ! …………………We do have brains to think Bill

from NY   January 25th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Its time for Hillary to have some fun. Bill had his and lots of it.

stan pitts pa   January 25th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

the republicans will chew and spit out hrc, they have got way more ammo against hrc than obama, at least obama all of his are out there and he the public is well aware! they cant wait to go after her! white folks in iowa showed us the way America, by voting for the best candidate, we all have to follow their lead whites/blacks /hispanics and make the right wise choice to actually not just give us a fresh start, but to get something done, somehow i dont see the republicans waiting with open arms to work with hrc, tooo divisive, vote obama!

Bob   January 25th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Bill, Bill ,Bill, you are beginning to make Lee Atwater look like a rookie. When it comes to getting Hillary in the White house you have no scruples…….. ohhh excuse me, you never had any when your were president, guess I shoudn't have expected any different while you are running for first lady.

God Bless America   January 25th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Obama was the nicest guy until Iowa when the Clintons went down to his throat. Ask Huck!, the Clintons and their machines have no civility in their dictionary. Good Americans will go behind McCain just to stop the Clintons. So simple

Geny   January 25th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

OBAMA 2008!!!!

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   January 25th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

There is nothing very civilized about any Clinton campaign.

Tony   January 25th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Why is CNN posting every nonsence (like this) or lie that Bill is spreading.

Karen L. Reimer, Mt. Bethel, PA   January 25th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Millions dead in Iraq. Thousands maimed and injured with ruined lives. Hillary Clinton and John McCain have stood by and done nothing but support the bloodshed for the past seven years. Neither one is qualified or deserving of ANY office in the United States of America. Neither one has protested the lying Bush Administration's plan to conquer the Middle East in all of this time, at the cost of American lives, Now all of a sudden when they want to be "President" for their own gratification why would you voters give it to either of them? Google Michael Ledeen and do your research about what is really going on in America. They are ALL in bed together.

Joseph   January 25th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Anyone BUT Hillary '08!

wayne   January 25th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

The article is stupid. If Billary (god forbid) would run against McCain, she would not even begin to change her dirty politics. She will stop at nothing to win and friendships mean nothing to her, if she even has a friend.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 25th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Bill just did his wife and McCain in…………….LOL.

Darth Vadik, CA   January 25th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

They probably are friends, but the Hillary team are ruthless, they will destroy McCain. He's already scared from Bush, Mitt Romney and Huckabee. I am honestly concerned about his health, maybe he should give it up. He's already a hero and has nothing to prove.

john   January 25th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Spin da spin da spin…the wheel of lies continue to go around.
What Bill really meant was that a vote for Clinton is a vote for a Republican again in the White House.

Oh Bill. I am so disappointed my you. I did respect you….but that is quickly vanishing.

Anonymous   January 25th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Clinton and Obama would be a great president and vise presdential ticket

Salamander   January 25th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Kerry is some fool. He's turned on everyone who's ever helped him. I hate to say it - he would have been worse then George W Bush - if thats even possible. This is one guy I would do exactly opposite of what he says. So - everyone but Obama must be a good candidate. Madonna was right - he is Lurch!

Casey   January 25th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Hillary 08, Commander and Chief.

Frank, MO   January 25th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Yeah ? You would not play dirty with a Republican, Billary ? But with a fellow Democrat that is ok ? I am waaaaaayyyyyy past just not 'liking' the Billaries.

In that 'love fest' my Democrat vote would go to McCain ….

Frank

Justin Tyme   January 25th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

If one takes time to look at the future, they'd see Obama with his right hand up taking the oath of office, so all this speculation is absolute folderol.

Want a glimpse of the future? Let me know. 12/2014 is going to be …

Stacy Clarks, Texas   January 25th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

let's be real, an Obama/Clinton ticket will never win

but an Obama/Edwards ticket is GREAT!!

Obama 08 AND 12!!!!!

WW - New York   January 25th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Oh, this is a sure sign that Hillary cannot beat McCain. Bill is making excuses already for her! I can hear it now.. Well, Hillary “had too much respect for president McCain and that’s why she lost”. But it’s ok because we support him and he’s a great guy.. Oh Please America wake up and vote for anyone but Hillary!!! Ooops and Bill.
Oh by the way.. wasn’t it the Clintons who were soooooo upset about Obama making a comment regarding a Republican?????? Oh, forgot it’s ok because it’s Bill saying it.. “please”!

SetonHallGal   January 25th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Whats the big deal about Bill Clinton adding his two cents? EVERY OTHER candidate spouse is spewing their own garbage. You dont rememeber Barbara Bush slamming Geraldine Ferraro. Grow up people. And start supporting someone with experience. Not some "vague" change promise based on some missing experience. Democrat or Republican - all the same. Vote for someone with SOME experience!

Kurt, Chicago   January 25th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

As a dem..if it's McCain vs Billary…I'm either not voting or voting for McCain…any one but the Clintons!! This is not a Monarchy!

Mati   January 25th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I would love to see a debate of ideas between Hillary and McCain. Why do Democrats hope for a weak candidate on the republican side? With Hillary and McCain the best will win. Thats reality. You cannot judge ideas, you need to judge excitement only?

Sorry, If its McCain and Obama, many will vote McCain regardless party affiliation. I don;t trust Obama!! With Hillary, there will be a competition.

However, as much as I respect McCain, Hillary'08!

Earl   January 25th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Luckily McCain't won't be the Republican's candidate.

BarCee   January 25th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Hillary vs McCain? No it's gonna be Hillary, Bill vs McCain

Tom, Boston MA   January 25th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Clinton's absolutely right about Hillary being outdoing Insane McCain in war-mongering.

Only, Billiary think it's a good thing….

Unbelievable   January 25th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

CNN!!!

You are perpetuating the bad images of this election. You run that article about black women, making it sound like they are too ignorant to look at anything but race or gender and are confused since they could vote for either in this election. You print everything FORMER President Clinton says like it matters. You are the ones that are carrying on this debate. You are the ones making issues where there are not. Why don't you provide articles that are informative instead of inflammatory. People want to know where the candidates stand on issues - why don't you do an in-depth look at where the candidates actually stand, and write more than a bullet paragraph on it. You have the chance to be a positive force in this election cycle, but instead, you continue to do the glossy articles that have no substance. If I were grading your coverage on the issues of this election as it is stated by the people, I would give you a D-. You are better than that - show us the great journalism ability that got CNN to be recognized as a leader in news.

David, Santa Maria, CA   January 25th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Oh believe me, if Hillary sees that McCain is blocking her grand ambition to be our Great Leader, she'll try and bury him good. Personally I dont see much difference between both of them.

joe   January 25th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

hilary and john are close, just another reason to not vote for old man amnesty.

USMC 98-05   January 25th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Frank, MO

That is great Frank, because Hillary plays a little dirty (little more than the rest of the Democrats) your vote would go to a Republican.

Brilliant.

I'll bet you that if Hillary was the president instead of Bush, we wouldn't be in this mess we are now, but you'd vote for Bush, probably again, because she plays a little dirty.

So go ahead, vote for McCain,

BUT DONT YOU DARE COMPLAIN IN 4 YEARS HOW NOTHING HAS CHANGED.

Rich In Seattle   January 25th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

YEAH RIGHT! If how Hillary is treating members of her own party is any indication, just think of what she'll do to a Republican. The Clintons don't have friends who stand in their way. The only have people they need to destroy. If McCain was a friend, that's all gone once she sees him in her way.

Outraged   January 25th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Stop making this a race issue CNN! Let the brother Obama stand for himself and making his wife the "black wife!" Do you call Bill Clinton the "white husband." No more affirmative crap. Let him stand (or fall) on his own merits amd making him that black guy!!

Ronald   January 25th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Hill-Billy 08, Philander and Thief!

It's not Bill who will get McCain elected, it's Hill!

NotWantingto VOTE   January 25th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I think CNN is monitoring and screening the comments to make the Dems look like theyre in disarray. Republican Ted Turner still in charge! I dare you to post this!

Bo   January 25th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

As an independent, Clinton and McCain are my top picks. I believe they are our most qualfified candidates. If it were to come down to them, it would be a tough decision.

Oliver   January 25th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Who cares if they are close? At least they are both civil and experienced and one could watch a debate between the two of them that's about real issues and real concerns - something Obama and Huckabee would never be able to pull off

d, kroll   January 25th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Slick willie knows what he is doing. Bill Clinton disgusts me. Look what he did to the cigar industry!

Gobama   January 25th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Daddy Bush was able to follow the two term Reagan, remember?
However, the Clintons legacy and Vice President, Al Gore, were soundly rejected by the American people.

There is a lesson in it all: Clintons are selfish, self-absorbed and self-destructive. They destroy their own legacy by debasing the Oval Office and undermining the US Presidency.

That was the reason the American rejected Al Gore for the bungling bush, who then set out to empty the National Treasury and squander so many American lives and limbs in a mindless Iraq war. The American people weren't ignorant or ungrateful to the Clintons.
The American people wanted no part of the Clinton legacy or a CLINTON THIRD TERM!

ABCD = Anyone But Clintons Dynasty!

Me   January 25th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Don't believe or trust either one, being Clinton or McCain. Mrs. Clinton lied about her husband and wanted us to believe her tales.

McCain divorced his first wife, after a car accident made her to ugly to look at. He is backed by Al Hoffman, who made sure that all of the Bushes, got exactly what they wanted in life.

Nope! Not interested in any more people with their own agendas. We have suffered enough in this country with bad presidents for too many years.

It is hard to think of one that was honest and decent. Roosevelt had his mistress. Kennedy had whomever he wanted. Nixon wanted to be king. Clinton couldn't be trusted with a lollipop.

We have no respect, in the rest of the world. This country has become a joke. To think that any "leader" would allow the barbs that are thrown at us economically is a crime in itself.

Gas prices. Mortgage frauds. Investor scams. Health crises. What more can occur to a country that is struggling to survive?

The food is imported, as far as meat, fish and produce. The automobiles are put together after the parts are shipped in to the states. The electronics are made overseas.

What are WE doing here for ourselves? Who is helping us? Where is the leadership?

Nope! I do not want to see anyone elected that has commited adultry. I have no respect for the back-biters. Cannot deal with those that take money from the questionable crooks that they deal with.

Clinton took money, and shaked the hand of the man that handed it to him. Now, he is in prison. Guilianni plays games in the dark. We still don't know who he is dealing with for his money.

I'd rather see Romney take the first position, if it means that he was backed on his dime only. Not having to pay back anyone. Huckabee seems honest.

Edwards seems ok. But, the others make me want to cry. I just don't trust them.

As I sit here, worried about how to pay the bills next week, I only dread more years of the same. No one in Wash., DC that we can be PROUD of.

chuck   January 25th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I think it's becoming increasingly obvious that Bill Clinton believes HE is running for president again, and he may be right. But I wish his ambition would allow him to retain a little dignity. He had made great strides in becoming a respected elder statesman, and he is squandering that legacy daily.

From these posts it's clear he is in the long run doing far more damage than good for himself, his wife and his party.

While I do believe Hillary could be a successful president, I would love to see an Obama/Edwards ticket.

Independent Thought   January 25th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

One thing Bill forgot to mention is he doesn’t know who the third party candidate is going to be. We Independents are going to have a say in this as well. Wonder how Bill would feel if perhaps Mr. Gore decided to run as an Independent, not saying that he is……but he has started stating his stance on issues and who better to put the Clinton’s in there place. Remember he hasn't said that he wouldn't consider the possability.

Mark, Tampa, FL   January 25th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

McCain is close with Hillary.

McCain is close with the New York Times.

McCain is close with Ted Kennedy.

McCain is close with Russ Feingold.

McCain is close with Joe Lieberman.

MCCAIN JUST ISN'T CLOSE TO BEING A REPUBLICAN!

No more McCain Amnesty!

john   January 25th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

The Clintons coasted to victory in '96 running against another old war horse,
Bob Dole, and know how to use that playbook again in '08. The question
posed is whether the GOP is going to repeat that old mistake again?

Lev Klinemann, CA   January 25th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Civilized campagn?

I dont think so, as much as I respect McCain, I hope Hillary beats him, and she probably will. Hillary is giong to go for the throat (well her people are, she'll stay out of it herself, thats just how it works), and the GOP base are not crazy about McCain. Its going to get bloody, and Hillary will be the one standing, why you might ask?

Bush

Al Gore took the high road, he actually won, but Bush got into the whithouse.

Kerry took the high road, he could have destroyed Bush, Bush won the election.

If John McCain takes the high road, and he will probably try (at least in the beginning) he will lose.

Just the way it works folks.

Jimmy Baldwin (SC)   January 25th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Great - Hillary is a right wing Republican then?

aware   January 25th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Hillary 08

Sounds good to me! :)

Obama next time around! Maybe in a few years he will be able to mount a more substantive campaign. I hope so!

Please remember, even though we might not like it, all politicians and ad makers "run with scissors" or cut and paste selectively. Come to think of it surrogates do too.

Ruth   January 25th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I just have to wonder is Bill is underhandedly trying to sabatage his wife campaign. You know his guilt over his indiscretions must be haunting him and his wifes eloquent and forgiving attitude must eat away at him every day. Now wouldnt it be a tremendous blow to Bills ego if his wife ended up doing a better job running the country than he did?

Has anyone noticed that there are no articles about Ron Paul? The man who is ahead of Rudy Guiliani? The man who came in second in Nevada? The man who was only asked 6 questions during the debate?

Is there anyone out there that has noticed the biased , degraded, manipulative way the media excludes candidates?

I have also noticed that my post honoring Ron Paul have been viciously deleted.
Not just here but at the other networks. HMMMM?

Chief   January 25th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Obama backers sound like Hannity. Are they truly Democrats? They trash Hillary for being negative and then are totally vile when they mention her. Where does this vile-ness come from. Is this vile behvior coming directly from the Obama campaign.
Could be Bill and Hillary right about him. I intend to vote for Hillary, but I will vote, and vote for the Democratic nominee.

JB in CA   January 25th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

He's probably right. Hilary would play nice while Bill played attack dog.

independent thinker   January 25th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I'm waiting to see this loving and very caring race carried out between Billary and John McCain.

It won't happen. The Clintons will do ANYTHING to get elected.

Also, let me ask a couple questions. Why do we want four more years of the Clintons in the White House? Why do we want four more years of having TWO PRESIDENTS in the White House?

We had two presidents back when Bill was "President." We will have two more presidents if Hillary becomes "President."

Gene Ray   January 25th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Hello all

Bill is at it again. He knows exactly what he is doing. He does not want Hillary to have to face John McCain and he will say whatever is necessary to prevent it from happening, including trying to irritate the Repulican right by saying McCain and Hillary are close friends and indicating that they are alike in many of their vies.
As John Kerry say's: "Bill is over the top again"

james   January 25th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Hillary Clinton, Madame President, Commander and Chief.

Don't trust Oprabama ! ! ! !

squeakheart   January 25th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I sincerely hope that neither the Hill-Billies nor McCain wins. I would like to see Mitt Romney win, but if America cannot accept another Republican, I don't think I would mind Obama.

David   January 25th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Of course Hillary and McCain are good friends, they are both Liberals that think that the best thing in the world is to reward all the poor people in the country that sit on their butts and do nothing to better themselves, and then expect the rich people who WORKED in life to pay their way.

Oh Dear a McCain vs Hillary election would be no choice at all, you are voting for the same ideals regardless of who you choose

Hillary Supporter   January 25th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I really want Mc Cain to win the Republican side since he will be an easy candidate for Hillary.

Hillary will definitely win the Democratic nomination, she can defeat Mc Cain easily! But she is the only candidate who can unite both parties. She can deliver us out of this mess we are in! Listen people, we need a Worker to solve this problems we have. HILLARY is that person!

Anne   January 25th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

CNN, your coverage of this election is ridiculous and I check in daily so that I can add to my diary of grievances. Hillary and McCain are two sides of the same ol' establishment coin. Love fest, indeed…they are both working for the same regime.

Vote to move our country forward; we deserve better!!

Ant in Texas   January 25th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Wow, with all the damage done by BILLARY, Gender baiting in NH, Race baiting in SC and now with 20 states on the line and the disgust of BILLARY at an all time high….let's change the message!!! We love Obama - he can really speak. We love McCain - they are really good friends, it will be a love fest. Please BILLARY is trailing in National Election polls to McCain.

Obama and Edwards both are beating McCain!!!

Let's go with qualifications and experience…Hillary vs. Obama?

Experience is not 35 years in public life, experience is not what your HUSBAND did as President, experience is not being the first lady of Ar-kansas or the first lady of the US. You are the Junior Senator from the State of New York!!!

Let's look at the traits and issues:

Vision for the country - Obama
Leadership - Depends on what you call a leader (Both for the sake of arguement)
War in Iraq - Obama
Foreign policy - Joe Biden
Budget Responsibility - Bill Richardson
Education - Chris Dodd
National Security - Both Hillary or Obama (Because neither will not attempt to protect America, anything away from that point is a lie by either…they both care about the defense and security of this country)
Healthcare - Different ways of getting there but they Both want to provide Healthcare to American
Economy - We will give that to John Edwards since he called it first.

Being President is about surrounding yourself with people who can move this country forward and who can present a vision for the future and to the world, someone other Americans and Leaders will Respect and Work with.

If you give these people a position in the administration then either will be better then what we have had for the last 7 years. For me, I just have a better feeling about Obama to lead this country, not because he is black or a man or because he has less baggage, or less scandle…because he appears to have a better vision for this country.

If I could ever hear Hillary, then maybe I would know more of what she stands for, other then the Clinton years…what her husband has done!!! Running on your husbands record doesn't work for me, sorry!!!

Looks like a pretty good ticket to me…Let's go with it.

These real times require Real Leadership from Day 1, not just knowing the fastest way from the White House Residence to the Oval Office - Obama 08

Mark   January 25th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

If McCain and Hillary are close, that should provide an indication for whom democrats should NOT vote.

John   January 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

CNN = CLINTON NEWS NETWORK…..

I SCROLL THROUGH THE BLOGS AND ITS CLINTON BLOG AFTER CLINTON BLOG…AND THEYRE SAYING SOUTH CAROLINA WILL PROVE WHETHER OBAMA IS REAL OR NOT….

CNN IS NOW NO BETTER THAN FOX NEWS

Roger   January 25th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I find it interesting that the loudest and most hateful emails are coming from the camp that is suppose to be toughting unity. This is a campagine folks and it is clear that Barack Obama can not handle the real world. If you want to convince voters he is the best candidate why don't you state his views and policies instead of the hate mail we are reading. No one is perfect but this country needs leadership and I don't mean just by articulate words. Hillary will lead this country into better times and we will all propser from it. Even those who say they will abandon our party if she is the nominee. Just remember if you abandon the party we will endure more of the Republican wraths that we have had to put up with the last 7 years. Think about it

hidalgo   January 25th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

McCain, Hillary, Romney or Obama- any one of them would be far better than Bush-Chaney

Mickster   January 25th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Bill Clinton is saying this 'cause he wants to affect the republican nomination. He's knows that McCain is the biggest threat to democrats on the republican side. He's confident his wife can soundly defeat the "washington outsider", Mr. Romney.

Romney is obviously shaping up support for a win in the pivital state of Fl.

Clinton's trying to tip the Republican nomination in favor of easier match up for his wife.

Clinton admitted himself McCain is the most electable on the Rep side in month of December. Look for that video on the web…

Nice going Slick Willy…

Oplis Sloan   January 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Of course they are, she's a republican, isn't it funny how one can become that which they say the hate, but look at Bush sr.s relationship with Bill Clinton!

Nana B   January 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

If Hillary wins the Democratic nomination, I'll personally campaign for whoever the Republican Nominee is….Romney, or McCain.

katie   January 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I support Obama. If Billary gets the nomination, my Democratic vote will go to John Mc Cain ! Sorry

Adam, Los Angeles   January 25th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Ya, I'm sure they're bosom buddies!

CLINTON: Oh John! i just love how you support Bush's ideas!
MCCAIN: Isn't great that we have that in common?
CLINTON: Will you be my bf for life?
MCCAIN: Only if you'll be my running mate!
CLINTON: Kisses!

Ginny, Ca   January 25th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

So nice to see two qualified, strong candidates exchanging kind words. I believe they were both sincere.

Big Ed   January 25th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

So much heat, so little light.

Doesn't anyone notice that all the good stuff in the last 8 years was adopted from the Clinton's Great Society?

That all the issues of this campaign are the unfulfilled promises of the Democratic party, plus removing the stain on our nation's soul from the Bush debacle.

The Republicans are statistically saavy but morally bankrupt. They are in disarray about everything except how to keep the top 1% in ownership of 25% of this country. Nothin esle matters to them, not health care, not war, human rights, nothing. The party of Lincoln has become the party of the plantation owners.

giovanne   January 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I THINK kERRY IS A BACKSTABER AFTER ALL THE PERSON HE SHOULD HAVE ENDORESE THOSE WHO HAD SUPPORTED HIM IN 2004 NOT BEING IN HIPOCRITE IF OBAMA CAMPAIGN IS USING HIS RACE TO ATTACK HILLIARY WHY CAN BILL DO THE SAME

dobby   January 25th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

The Clintons and Democrats don't fear McCain. They fear running against Romney.

Rich   January 25th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

NotWantingto VOTE do you feel like an idot now….no one screens these posts….they are much too busy listening in on your phone calls with the warrantless wiretaps!!!!

josh 7911   January 25th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

well isn't that a kodak memory for the annals of US Politics! Well I recall that McCain also had a good rapport with John Kerry as well. I hope Romney wins the GOP because John McCain is the only chance the GOP has to secure victory for the republicans. The rest of them (except Ron Paul who I believe should run as an independent) are jokes and would be slaughtered by the democrats.

JDUB   January 25th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

YUCK!!
I like Ron Paul, but if people don't wise up and elect Paul, then I hope they choose Obama. At least Obama has the least amount of years in office to be corrupted!

Dan   January 25th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

When was Ted Turner a Republican?

Independent in MI   January 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Never voted republican, but I will this year if Obama gets the dem nomination. He complains too much and refuses to provide any specifics.

McCain 08

ap   January 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

People keep wanting to highlight their dislike for the Clintons and how they have made this primary about race. Does anyone think that Barack is equally as responsible? He did recruit the most famous african american woman in the world, oprah. How does this seem to fly under the media radar? He surely did not recruit her to come to Iowa, New Hampshire or Nevada but rather South Carolina. This was not playing the race card? I think everyone needs a reality check. It is all in the spin and both candidates have their issues but surely Obama has been getting a free ride from the press.

Yeleverton Smallt   January 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

I think CNN is monitoring and screening the comments to make the Dems look like theyre in disarray. Republican Ted Turner still in charge! I dare you to post this!

Barbara West   January 25th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I am so fed up with Cliton and and Mckane, do they think there is no one alse to vote for??? well for me I just wont vote, He is to old very nice Man and love him for all he has done and all he went thru in the warThank you. for cliton, well we know where she has been and I just dont like her she just loves going to be a President she has so much of a high horse my goodness. For Obama, he is young and makes it real good he cares about the family, and hey, thats what we need . just to let you know I am 7o year old white female , I like to vote for the person and what he's going to do and has done one thing for sure he is a fiter and God Bless him. if this is all we have and obama, or Edwards dont run , it would be the first time I wont vote for President thanks for letting me let off steam

Big Al, KC Missouri   January 25th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

They are all members of the CFR. Google it people. Vote for Ron Paul and save our country. Ron Paul is the enemy of these globalist sell-outs. I will never vote for either Body Count Hillary or POW covering up McClown. Period!!

Jim in Orlando, FL   January 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

So, if it ends up Hillary against McCain in the General Election, she'll be singing "Kumbaya" ? Yeah. Sure.

jake   January 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

God help our nation if these two become our only choices. We don't need or want the 2 headed' multi-personality beast that has shown up as the democratic candidate. she isn't responsible, doesn't have any experience and he is the only modern president to be impeached and disbarred for lying. yes biily the majority of the americans do know your mental illness regardless what you try telling the press you don't control the majority. McCain and hilly been in bed to much with the kennedys. Vote your conscious Americans not what billy and hilly lie to you about.

Jeremy   January 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Bill Clinton is no idiot. He knows that McCain is Hillary's biggest threat to the presidency and positioning them as very "close" and good friends hurts McCain in the primary.

Laura   January 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Barak needs to put on some big boy pants, and quit whining. Welcome to politics on the World Stage!

It seems he doesn't like to have his record questioned why?

If you are going for president be prepared to be investigated, prosecuted, and persecuted. Everything you do will/should be scrutinised in the minutest detail.

That is what it is all about, the press so far is giving you an easy ride. Just wait they will turn on you, or your wife or a family member. If you don't like it you'd bette quit now.

pax ton   January 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Who believes a liar? An idiot.

sukhi (canada)   January 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

As an outside observer, living in Canada, I am just shocked that the American voter is NOT offended by the tactics of Bill and Hillary Clinton.

I mean, this was a president I adored, and thought he had a "a special affection" for visible minorities, and the need for equality.

This husband and wife team, is full of disdain for anyone who threatens their pursuit of power. How undignified for a former president to be acting in such a demeaning manner.

I hope Democratic voters get their head out of the sand, and realize another Clinton Presidency will be full of hate, scandals, polarization, and above all getting nothing accomplished for the American People.

Wake up America, there is too much at stake for another Bill and Hillary roadshow.

Tom   January 25th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I guess that means we'd have three presidents running the country–Hillary, Bill, and John. Maybe it would be Bill sitting in his Oval Office chair, lighting a cigar for John McCain (hiding underneath Bill's desk) while Hillary comes in with the morning mail. What a neat arrangement!

Janel, St. Paul, MN   January 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Another Clinton "spin." What a joke!!

He's desperately trying to get people behind his wife's candidacy. . .come on folks, don't let this happen.

John   January 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

This is just slick willie doing his thing. He thinks that Romney will be easily defeated in a general election. NOT SO! If this trick works, and I don't dispute that McCain and Hillary are buddy's because they share political idealogies, but if it works Romney will upstage her in every debate.

Billy J Jenkins   January 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

KERRY IS THE JOKE,I DORE CALL THAT HE RAN FOR THIS HIGH OFFICE AND DID NOTHING BUT TELL THE PEOPLE ONE LIE AFTER ANOTHER, AND WITH ALL THE MEDALS THAT HE WON IN THE NAM????????????????????????, BROTHER WHERE IS THE JOKER IN THIS? AS I RECALL BILL CLINTON DID GET THE VOTES WHAT HAPPEN TO KERRY, HE STARTED LOSEING ALMOST AS SOON AS HE OPENED HIS MOUTH, SO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MR.& MRS. CLINTON AMD I HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU YOU BOTH HAVE MY VOTE.

Antony   January 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Karen Reimer says "millions dead in Iraq"??? I say "Prove it"

Momaduke, Farmington NM   January 25th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Don't they make a cute couple.
Maybe it should be a Hillary McCain ticket. Oh yea! That's right, McCain is a .. .. "republican" ! NOT

Keep up the good work, Bill, next to

MITT ROMNEY ,

you, Hill & Mccrap look like a bunch of idiots.

Trang, Fremont, CA   January 25th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Actually, from the Republican side, I like Mitt Romney.

Karen   January 25th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

My guess is that somehow Heath Ledger got Bill's medication.

anon   January 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Bill tells another whopper- like first thing Hillary will do is send he and George H. Bush around world together to repair image- that was another one. The guy is a pathological narcissist and she's an advantagous enabler

Paul, Atlanta   January 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I like Obama but I cannot vote for Obama for prez because if we consider this country to be a mega business then we cannot bring an unexpeienced CEO to run a mega business which has been a failure for the last 8 years.

But i will vote for Clinton/Obama 08

Maria   January 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Wake up people!!!! Hillary may have her husband out there campaining for her but so does Obama have his wife. If you think we are reading EVERYTHING that is said or "stated" in the news, then you are very nieve people. It would be real neat to see a Black man in the White House or a Woman. What everyone is missing here is who is the best one for the job. Personally I am an independent, I live in Arizona and have seen what McCain has done for this state and quite frankly I am not impressed. On the Democratic side, I could NEVER EVER EVER vote for someone who refuses to say the pledge of alligence like Obama does. He just stands there with his hand on his thigh. What a good way to show how patriotic you are! Hillary on the other hand has the most experience, better ideas, and has always been for the people and community far before she ever met Bill. Do the research! My vote is for her because I know she would be the perfect person for the job.

Deep down you know it to be true as well.

HILLARY 2008!!!!!!

ZedLoch   January 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

They are pretty close in their hawkish stance towards the Middle East and Iran. Like two peas in a pod.

But I'm going to second "Unbelievable" in that there is too much coverage of Bill Clinton, and not enough coverage of the candidates. Really, we should be scrutinizing the issues, not what race or gender favors what candidate, or how much any candidate likes the Republicans. That kind of stuff is best left on the playground.

It may get you ratings, but it won't help our country.

ChanRobt   January 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

The Machiavellian Bill Clinton does it again.

Obviously he does not want the Clintons to face McCain in November. So he attempts to give poor McCain an endorsement calculated to be fatal to his nomination.

Are the Republicans dumb enough to fall for that one?

We'll find out soon enough. Although this, and the other race, could get decided at the conventions.

Adam   January 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

The statement denies the real reality. If the election is between mccain and clinton we already know what the policies will be as they are cut from the same cloth.

McCain just didn't have to walk back his war position as he has a republican primary not a democratic one.

Mike O   January 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Clinton is just confirming the NYT view of McCain. Even if McCain were to win, the majority of his policies would match Hillary's anyway. And the GOP would have to take the blame for the result.

Jay   January 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I'm a Libertarian who votes more often center right than left….. and I am no huge fan of McCain but he is head and shoulders above Hillary or any other Clinton for that matter.

Hillary is polarizing. And she will squeeeeeellllll when McCain puts logical facts and experience up against her pipe dreams with little merit or sense. The debates will be a slam dunk. And the Democrats will lose again.

Joe   January 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

If Hillary gits nominated she can pick McCain for Vice President. After all Kerry wanted him for vice president. Isn't that sweet?

Bill, Vancouver, Wa.   January 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hillary? You must be kidding!!!!! Her thighness is a Liberal wacko. Please put her up against Mitt, boy will that be fun to watch on my new HDTVs.

Lennie Kaplan   January 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Come on. Anybody can see through this. Bill is worried that McCain will defeat Hillary (actuallly Bill) in November. What better way to rile up the Republican base, that still mistrusts McCain, than to give a Clinton endorsement (and I use the term lightly).

Johnny C   January 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

"With that statement from Bill Clinton, Romney will become the nominee of the Republican Party."

You have it right on. Bill knows Hillary will have it tough against McCain but will have a cake walk with Romney so is trying to steer the Repubs to bring out the knives for McCain and let Romney slide in as the nominee.

Those Clintons …….. always strategising.

Betty   January 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Obama-Edwards? I like it. Obama-Richardson would be OK, too. She's shown her true colrs this week more than ever. If Billaries are nominated, I will NOT vote. Their nomination would be such a turn-off to the many who have gotten involved this year, a lot of them for the first time.

Mrs.Leonard   January 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I was going to vote and support Hillary as an independent but after watching this from the NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN Im changing my mind and voting for Borak Please watch the youtube video of Lorna Brett Howard who was a supporter of Hillary and becuse of this Hillary received lots of women votes…After Hillary starting lying about Obama Lorna changed her position…Hillary just hurt herself with the WOMEN VOTE!!! We democrat women need to show Hillary that Dis honesty is plain wrong. What a mess…Please go to youtube and watch the video. When you go to the web page just enter Lorna Brett Howard and it should come up…….This is a crucial issue to all women. Check out these videos featuring Lorna Brett Howard, the former President of Chicago NOW (National Organization of Women).In the first video, Lorna describes why she went from being a Clinton supporter to a strong Obama supporter, in the wake of Clinton's misleading attacks on Obama's record on choice…In the second video, Lorna describes how Senator Obama was a critical advocate in the fight to preserve choice in South Dakota…For more on Obama's strong…

Brian   January 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

See she hasn't been sleeping with only George W in the past 7 years.

capitolist   January 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Are we really going to bring back the guy who was tapping the intern while the wife was helping herself to the silverware? for chrissakes, END DYNASTIC RULE IN THE US!!

Clinton is trying to portray herself as a 'winner' by framing the election as if she already won the nomination. Smarmy and sleazy. Oh, but who is surprised? It's the Clintons.

trent porter, tx   January 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Dear CNN:

Ron Paul is now running close # 2 with John McCain.
How about some Ron Paul news?

I think the people can take a break from the Clinton\Obama\McCain lie.

Show more Ron Paul, he's our man ;)

Don L   January 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I have long said thaat John McCain is the Hillary of the GOP.

He too expected a coronation because he was a war hero and a maverick.

Hillary voted for the war to play maverick to her party.
The idea of being a maverick is to attract voters who are not reg party members during a general election.

Hilary and John are notoriously angry people who despise the little people who they are dependent upon for their power.

Both are dangerous to allow in the lseat of power. Hillary would be a vicious(if not overactive and vengeful) commander in chief - likewise big bad john. People who throw tantrums and ashtrays should never be allowed access to the nuke button.

Both will tear open our borders to solidify their power.

The only difference between the two is John has a better looking spouuse.

Jason, Wilmette, IL   January 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

A civililized election with a Clinton involved. Are you kidding me?

Seekster   January 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Please, Hillary is "close" to whoever helps her politically, thats the only explanation for why she would stay with Bill after what he pulled.

America Forever   January 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Of course they are. Both are Democrats!

BILLY J JENKINS   January 25th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

KERRY HAS THE GALL TO SAY SOME ONE IS NOT TELLING THE TRUTH, WHAT WHEN HE RAN FOR THIS HIGH OFFICE ALMOST AS SOON AS HE OPEN HIS BIG MOUTH HE STARTRD LOSING AND STILL WHAT ABOUT ALL THE MEDALS THE THE SAID HE WON IN THE NAM?????????????

HeyStupid   January 25th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Good ole Billery. Can you imagine what the next four years of having these jerks in the white house could do to this country. These people are mean and disingenous and I prey that Americans can see through this trailer trash.

frank3108   January 25th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

They would love to run against McClinton because he is just as liberal as she is. Many Republicans will stay home if he is the nominee.As far as being civil they would DESTROY him. The Clintons are evil. There is nothing they would not do to win.

Lord Har Har   January 25th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Hmmm….

I remember the last time someone was nice to the Clintons in an election: Bob Dole. When he asked why the meanness, Bill said, "You gotta do what you gotta do."

Like the song says (when dealing with the Clintons: Kick 'em when they're up, kick 'em when they're down.

Actually, to beat the Clintons, it's pretty easy and doable. It's been done before: Offer something better like the Republicans did in '94. Beating them up only makes them stronger.

Be better; that's the proven way.

Har Har!

SA, MD   January 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

I loved the story that Hillary and McCain had a vodka drinking contest in the Ukraine.

Joe Willie, Amarillo TX   January 25th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Tell ya what–I would love to see Sen. Clinton against Sen. McCain. She is really going to make a fine president. Even some of my cowboy friends here in Texas are going to vote for her because she is so tough. Did you see how she cut Obama down to size in those debates? Hillary's a cut above the rest. I'm ready for a female president. Like I tell my cowboy friends, "Boys, I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but if a woman volunteers wants to tackle a dirty job–get the hell out of her way!"

Harvey   January 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

McCain and Clinton both were endorsed by the New York Times and Kansas City Star because they are both the only real choices from both parties. Bill Clinton was only saying that McCain and Clinton have respect for each other … but they are both very different in what they stand for.
I think it is far toooooooooooooooooo funny how all the Obama people are so angry and hateful on these news blogs .. obviously they don't listen to their candidate … they just follow him without thinking … or learning from his positive messages.

e_goldstein   January 25th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

So, let me get this straight, we are engaged in undeclared, perpetual war. The banks are getting giant bailouts from the Federal Reserve backed by our tax dollars. Inflation is about to become hyper-inflation, followed quickly by deflation. The Mexican army is crossing the Texas border, and the two "anointed" candidates from the opposing parties are involved in a lovefest?

Wake up, America. Our rights are being trampled daily by this political elite who have no interest in defending our rights or our republic. They are stealing from and lying to you; they are close because they are complicit in defrauding you.

always a democrat   January 25th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Slow and steady wins the race…Many dislike hill, but she is "THE ONE" to get the job done…

Many liked Bush back in 2000 and 04. See what happened.
"likability" should not be part of "electibility"

Hillary-Edwards 08

Democrates 08!

RAFi68   January 25th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

let me tell you the future , hillary as president and obama vice president , no republican in power for the next 16 years , they have demolish this country . 80 % will vote agains republican have you seen teh primary in most stated , they are scared…….hahahahhahaahahh

Zelda, MS   January 25th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

"As a dem..if it's McCain vs Billary…I'm either not voting or voting for McCain…any one but the Clintons!! This is not a Monarchy!"

Here! Here! Kurt in Chicago. I'm with you. I am a true Anti-Hillary Democrat!!!!

Sean   January 25th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Bill can claim Hillary isn't divisive all he wants. Much like a lot of what he's saying on the campaign trail, it's not even close to being true, but he can say it.

Fact is, Hillary is undeniably divisive, and would lose to McCain. I'm a registered independent, and between the two, I'd take McCain in a heartbeat. Make it Obama and McCain though, and I'd vote Obama.

Connie   January 25th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Which goes to prove that Hillary is more Republican than Democrat. Wake up Democrats!

Herman P Sperman   January 25th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a liar. Bill Clinton's endorsement of John McDole is the kiss of death.

Tim   January 25th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I've got an idea, if those win their party nominations, why not let the general election determine who gets to be president and the other one can be vice president and they can team up to raise our taxes, open up the borders some more, and help prop up some more dictators/rulers to fight today's maniacs who were our allies in times past. All this while the country continues to slide down the toilet. The only candidate making any sense is that Ron Paul guy who everyone (media and other candidates) write off, laugh at, scoff at, and otherwise dismiss him as a nut.

Hope we survive this mess…I have kids and care about the future of this country. History shows us that all great empires/civilizations rise and eventually fall. Where's the stinkin' common sense, personal responsibility, and work ethic that made this country great…please, none of this war hero stuff because McCain has been a political inside forever and we all know what a scheming, "say-anything-to-get-elected" windbag Hillary (and Bill) is.

james   January 25th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

starting today, mccamnesty will begin a skydive with no parachute…rudy is going to beat him in florida and mccain will be done!!!! rudy will then get his votes back in ny,nj,conn,cal !!!! thank you new york times and the clintons for your important contribution to the demise of mccamnesty

BILL5321   January 25th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Why can't Hillary talk for herself. Isn't that the point of having a Woman President. A Women President should do her own talking and not have some man that is not running for office do it for her.

Shirl   January 25th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Hopefully this will but both Hill/Bill & Cain out of the race. They all think alike.

Pick a real conservative to be the GOP canidate..Is there anyone out there that's a real conservative? …. The best one's had to drop out becasue they wouldn't agree to go along with what the GOP wanted them to say & do.

But you never know one may "pop" up any time!

Anon   January 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

If only Hillary was fighting so vehemently for soldiers, sailors and marines in Iraq.

Not every child has the chance to make a 6 figure income immediately upon graduation like yours, Hillary…

You are seriously deluded and out of touch with regular Americans.

ITS JO   January 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

THIS, is just another ploy by Bill, as he does NOT want Hillary to have to face say,
Mitt Romney-the best one for the Presidency-he has the background to get this country moving in the right direction. The Clintons DON'T want to face Romney, with their "sordid background". The problem for me, is that McCain, is a RINO, and I don't trust him—especially if Hillary aligned herself with him, to pretend that
she made the big effort to "cross the aisle in appearing bi partisan". McCain has done too much with the extreme Left Dems, and did NOT want the Bush Tax Cuts to continue….AND, he is really for AMNESTY FOR ILLEGALS. He has his name on too many Dems projects, when they NEVER from day one, wanted anything to do with being bi partisan as Bush suggest everyone could be. McCain is mean spirited, he is too old-admitted that he knew little about the economics of the country and keeping the wheels of economics running. Panders for votes, just like Hillary, and that, is just too much - Bill KNOWS BY PLAYING UP MCCAIN, THAT IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR HILLARY TO WIN, AS HE WOULD BE "NO STRONG OPPONENT FOR HER….THAT'S WHY THEY ARE TALKING UP MCCAIN.
SHE WOULDN'T HAVE A CHANCE AGAINST ROMNEY, WHO IS "ALREADY MORE PRESIDENTAL THAN SHE COULD EVER BE.

pteka   January 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

So Hillary can be "very close" to a current republican and it's OK but Obama makes a general remark about Reagan and he get's accused of favoring republicans ideals. I'm totally confused.

chas holman   January 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

God I love this country.

This election cycle is not only going to break new grounds and open new thoughts, we have candidates who are fresh and exciting and others with age old wisdom and experience, old white women and young black men, ex POW's and those who think a war is not worth fighting, a Babtist and a Mormon, a short person and a tall person.. so many people.. OUR people..

These are really exciting times..

God I love this country.

Jenny   January 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

The Media needs to stop playing the race card. OBAMA and HILARY are both good people.The political pundents are twisting everyone's words. We, the voters already know who we are going to vote for. I hope that Obama and Hilary continue to run their campaign as they see fit. I wish them well. May the best one win. I am a REPUBLICAN and I like them both. Republican Ted Turner is in charge. If you're fair POST THIS.

Steve   January 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Ronmey just won the Republican nomination.

RT   January 25th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Bill says Hillary and McCain are close pals. The NY Times endorses McCain and Clinton. McCain is doomed.

SweetPea   January 25th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I just removed my name from the McCain e-mail list. Anyone who admires HRC that much cannot be my candidate.

PS   January 25th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Bill didn't do McCain in, the NYT endorsement did.

Patty   January 25th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Is this supposed to be news?!!!!

Sidney   January 25th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

I'll bet McCain was thrilled to get that kind of endorcement from Bill..Not
Go Mitt!

James, Missouri   January 25th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I agree with a previous post…Sen. Clinton can't even run a civilized campaign against a fellow Democrat, so how can we expect anything but far more bitterness in a general election.

This sounds, in part, like a feeble attempt by the former President to make McCain look bad to the Republican base just as he is trying to hold off Romney in a key Florida primary.

Mark   January 25th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

If this quote is true it tells me that Bill Clinton wants desperately to run against a GOP candidate other than John McCain. Otherwise, slightly transparent. I voted for McCain in the 2000 SC primary and again last Saturday.

Mike   January 25th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

"Republican Ted Turner"?

Are you kidding me? He is one of the biggest contributors to NARAL and Planned Parenthood and in 2006 he contributefd over $300k to Democrats.

Stop hanging out on blogs and learn some facts. God knows how many other wrong opinions you have due to a basic lack of knowledge.

Lee   January 25th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hey Bill and Hil…what do you suppose caused Sandy Berger to risk prison in order to steal documents from the National Archives ????????

julie   January 25th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Hillary 08 !

Sidney   January 25th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Let's see should we be looking for Chelsea Clinton in 2012 ? Gee we could go back to the good old days when we were part of the British monarchy

Ann, MO   January 25th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

If Hillary wins the nomination and Barack Obama agreed to run for her as Vice President, it would be political suicide for Barack Obama. When he then would run for President in the future, he would have to deal with all of the disgrace that the Clinton's will once again bring to the White House.

Who Cares?   January 25th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

I think this is a stupid news story, it seems the media over analyzes every comment Bill Clinton or any other political figures/candidates makes, im not a huge fan of the Clinton's and i am not voting for Hillary, but I think the media just jumps to conclusions too quickly for any mundane comments that they make. I honestly think John Stewart or Colbert does a better job presenting the news than most news networks.

NickNas   January 25th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

WHY shouldn't they get alone we ALL ( who face facts) That Hillary was a Republican….she switched so it would better being the wife of a Democratic office holder.

OK now BE CAREFUL Billary Fans…do a quick FACT check ( like you really know how) before you flame me. Its true.

LINDA   January 25th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

OBAMA HAS BEEN REALLY DOING A LOT OF CRYING, TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO THINK THAT'S GETTING PICKED ON BECAUSE HE'S BLACK. TRYING TO START A WAR GETTING PEOPLE TO HATE HILLARY
WHO ACTUALLY WANTS A TROUBLE MAKER LIKE HIM FOR PRESIDENT

Alvin   January 25th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hillary Clinton, Chief Liar and *****.

Tara   January 25th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Interesting story. However a great ticket, which would give everyone their change and unite would be:

Hillary/McCain 08′ ticket. No offense but even Obama/Edwards 08′ ticket could not beat that.

Sonia   January 25th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I truly believe Hillary Clinton will stand up for our country the same way she stood up to Barack Obama in front of a thousands of his followers.
So she is tough? Isn't that what we need to stand up for us?
Please remember:
Those who voted for the war were lied to. just as the United Nations were lied to, by Bush's messenger, poor Colin Powell.

blogowhatsin   January 25th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

So the blogosphere seems to know that hilary sucks, then why is the rest of the country having such a hard time realizing that CLINTONS LIE?!

Obama 08   January 25th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

So is Bill trying to bring back the inevitability of Hillary?? McCain certainly didn't seem to think it would be a lovefest as he accused her of waving the white flag in surrender.

Seems hypocritcal that the Clintons would run a civil campaign against a Repulican while they tear their own party apart and one of Hillary's constant comments is that she can "take on the Republicans".

Is this another phony Clinton strategy so we can "see the sfter side of Bill".

NOTE TO CBB: Bill Clinton is not a candidate. We don't need to hear from him daily!! Surely one of the candidates from either party said something newsworthy today!

Art   January 25th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

This would appear to be the kiss of death for McCain. ..but wait, I'll bet the libs don't really want McCain the liberal to run for fear that he'll beat General Hillary, so…they act like they want him and hope the GOP will offer up Mitt or Rudy who they can drag through the mud! You can bet Billy Boy is behind this. He must have been re-reading Uncle Remus' fairy taile of the Rabit and the Briar Patch.

GiveMeABreakInTexas   January 25th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Hillary wouldn't know a "civilized" campaign if it hit her in the face. Again, Bill…Hillary…JUST HOW STUPID DO YOU THINK WE VOTERS ARE??

Are you kidding me? Now you wouldn't be trying to turn independents like myself against McCain would you? A "love fest" for McCain just before Super Tuesday, surely not!!!

I'm supporting Obama. Your little snippy staffers have been reading how many will vote for McCain over you, so why the heck not start that dirty campaign now…Right?

Clinton politics are like a cancer…it just keeps spreading.

Art   January 25th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Sorry, didn't mean to be redundant. I posted before I read the other post from folks that were already on to this. Go Mitt!

L in NYC   January 25th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Has everyone forgotten when Hill went down south and put on a fake southern accent?? Fake Snake

Jeff, North Dakota   January 25th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Not a surprise. Clinton and Bush are the same. McCain is just more Bush.

diana villarreal   January 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

My vote is not for billary.

Jen   January 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

McCain would hand the Presidency to Hillary.
Make no mistake about it!

mayan   January 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

this is great,bush and his dad were such idiots.