January 26, 2008
Posted: January 26th, 2008 07:56 PM ET

(CNN) - Bill Clinton’s impact on his wife’s presidential campaign is still being hotly debated, with exit polls out of South Carolina suggesting that his presence on the trail may have been a net negative for Hillary Clinton at the polls.

But as votes are still being counted in South Carolina, the former president is already stumping for his wife in a Super Tuesday state.

This evening, he appeared at an event in Independence, Missouri. The state, which neighbors Barack Obama's home state of Illinois, is expected to be a major battleground on February 5.

Barack Obama has already been endorsed by two of Missouri’s most high-profile Democratic women – Sen. Claire McCaskill and former Sen. Jean Carnahan, the widow of highly popular Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan.

The state's largest paper, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, has also endorsed Obama. In a Sunday editorial posted to the paper's Web site Saturday night, it pointed to what it called "Clinton fatigue."

The paper's editorial board also backed John McCain in Missouri's Republican primary vote.

 –CNN's Candy Crowley and Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton


Vman   January 30th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Bill please define "it" and then go home!

OBAMA save us!!!

Adams   January 28th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Go Billary, all the way to the white house.

Dont be distracted by all those nonloyals who want to risk everything for a
science experment.

c martin   January 27th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Billary Clinton will not be back in the Oval office and if they are...god bless America...we will need it all over again.

JW   January 27th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Bill Clinton;s is right on about Hillary and John McBORE. their matchup would put everyone to sleep.

kinnick   January 27th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Im suffering from media bia and hypocrite obama fatigue

Becky Montgomery   January 27th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I would agree that Bill's statements help Obama, except for the fact that some people actually BELIEVE him. After all the lies and his being DISBARRED for lying. Incredible.

christine malloy   January 27th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

At least they made a concession speach. Obama didn't even bother to concedde in Nevada. Go Hillary, go Bill, go Edwards!!! Obama is a mirage who can speak well. Let's hear more about his 130 present votes. Who was he avoiding alienating. Wonder what he would do in a cuban missle crise with the nucs aimed at us. Vote present?

Mike   January 27th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Go Bill!!!! Go Hillary!!!! All the Way!!!!

Shirley   January 27th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

From Ohio here so still have time to decide who Im going for..One thing I have noticed since watching the blogs and comments for several weeks now , is that some of the obama supporters are so hateful in their comments and resort to name calling..Why do they feel so superior that they must resort to such tactics..As for the candidates, there are qualified ones on both side of the aisles..I just know whom I am NOT going to vote for, as I do NOT want to support someone who has a NON-NEGOTIABLE commitment to another country..I am commited to AMERICA only!!

Eddie W.   January 27th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Again I am appalled at what Hillary Clinton says. This morning on Face The Nation
when she was asked about the endorsement of Caroline Kennedy she replied
" endorsements mean nothing,it is the voters who makes the decision".My question ....is she stupid or what? All important movers and shakers of this country should take note....GIVE YOUR ENDORESMENTS TO SOMEONE WHO WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE..... OBAMA......
By the way, I understand that Senator Edward Kennedy will endorse Senator Obama on Monday....OUCH! Hillary, and the two of you were so close.

Siagian   January 27th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

im suffering from "Clinton Fatigue"...that's right im sick and tired of dem Clintons...

Vivien CA   January 27th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

To nadeem: The Clinton concession speeches are far superior to what Obama did when he lost in Nevada. Many of us remember that he skipped town without thanking his supporters or congratulating Senator Clinton on her win. Your guy has no idea how to run a respectful campaign.

Jose Card - Independent   January 27th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Thanks to the Clintons!
They gave Obama the challenge that makes him the 2008 Dem nominee.

pam Eugene OR   January 27th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

We the people who support Barack Obama wish to say thank you SC and most of all, thank you Bill Clinton. You are helping us a lot to insure an old dynasty dies. Keep up the good work for Obama Bill. We do loveryou.

Ann Kuminns   January 27th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

So voters have spoken in SC. Hope that other Democratic party supporters can open their eyes and see what the real difference is between hope and status quo. Let us support a candidate of change and hope and not divisiveness and polarization. Go Obama

Edouard   January 27th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I thought the United States of America had rules about the number of times a person can run for the office of president? Although it isn't former president Clinton who's actually running this time, I'm really surprissed about the intensive role he's playing in this campaign. Especially as such a negative force towards his – in the end – fellow democrats.
Since America is becoming more and more like a monarchie (Bush Sr., Clinton, Bush Jr., Clinton?), should I as great Dutch believer in America's democratic PROCESS be afraid George W. could be returning to the White House in 2016 on Laura's ticket?

nadeem   January 27th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

The two Clinton concession speeches were a disaster. These two deserve each other. Who else could stand them.

Debbie, Blue Springs MO   January 27th, 2008 11:21 am ET

I went to see Bill Clinton in Independence last night. He was a wonderful speaker who addressed the issues. Not one mention of Obama. The media (CNN, etc.) has created an election about race that has divided the party. Prior to this divide it was about three strong candidates. Now that has all changed. The media has created a problem for Obama. If they keep their focus on race Obama will loose.
Hillary will win the nomination because she has more support.

Jen   January 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

What Hillary supporters may not be considering is that Bill's angry involvement in this campaign goes to show that he would be angry in leadership also, keeping the Republicans and Democrats from working together.
Bill has a vindictive motive here for Hillary to win and our country deserves better!

Flem   January 27th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Keep it up, Bubba! Your lying and constant negative finger wagging will ensure that both you and your wicked witch of a wife go away forever.

Buh Bye Bubba and Bubbette!!

GO OBAMA!!!

Erica   January 27th, 2008 9:07 am ET

Stay in Bill so all of us can see you in the same light as the more insightful Clinton-bashers.

Helen   January 27th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Jeri i agree 100%!!!! the media is leading us by the nose.Thay don"t report the news thay twist the news.YES SHAME ON THEM

Brian   January 27th, 2008 8:46 am ET

Well said Rene........ Well said

OBAMA IS THE FUTURE, THE CLINTONS ARE THE PAST. WE NEED TO MOVE ON AND START ON ANOTHER PAGE OF AMERICAN HISTORY. NEW BLOOD IN THE WHITE HOUSE IS A GOOD THING.

rick   January 27th, 2008 8:29 am ET

okay i don't see what the big deal is here,, obviously black americans feel most comfortable with someone who looks more like them,, just like many white and latinos feel more comfortable with someone that looks like them,, that is not racial but personal preference,, it was not suprising that this would happen just as it was not suprising that it happened in N.H. and Nevada,, nor will it be any different when we look back after super tuesday

v.ananthan   January 27th, 2008 7:51 am ET

HILLARY WILL WIN THE NOMINATION and Bill Clinton should calm down..

Ginny CA   January 27th, 2008 6:32 am ET

Keep goin' Bill! You are the most popular president of modern times and still a hero to many African-Americans who remember how hard you and Hillary worked for civil rights and equality. It is your right and duty to support your wife in her campaign just as it is for Elizabeth Edwards and Michelle Obama. Go Bill. Go Hillary.

v.ananthan   January 27th, 2008 5:01 am ET

Bill clinton should know that CNN og the african amerrican voters er for OBAMA..

JEANIE   January 27th, 2008 4:17 am ET

Mr. Former President.

Your recent behavior is so FAR beneath your Presidential
statue. It certainly has diminshed my high regard for you and, some how, I don't feel I stand alone with this thought!

Bill Clinton, you should be ASHAMED of yourself. Oh, but as you said "when I was running for President I didn't give a rip what they said about me."

I NO LONGER GIVE A RIP ABOUT YOU!!

John   January 27th, 2008 3:09 am ET

IM SO hAPPY I WANT TO CRY, this man is doing it for the people. CLinton is doing it for...well the clintons. He is about bringing ppl together, white black lation asian, poor rich republican democrat. CLINTON is about breaking ppl apart black vs whtie, gender vs race...list goes on.

They are smart ppl and I respect them. But they are not what the country needs ESPECIALLY NOW. IM very happy that ppl were able to recognize this and STAND UP AND PROVE IT IN THE POLLS. They really made it loud and clear, SAME OL POLITICS, SMEARING, DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE!!!! esp not after Bush and karl rove.

ED   January 27th, 2008 2:35 am ET

Myopic people voting for Barack because he sounds nice!!!.That is not enough.The next administration will inherit a big mess from the Bushies and you really thing Obama will be up to task? Hillary is the best choice.She might be in bed with DC,but she knows what she's doing and she has a great and experienced team behind her.Thats what we need now.The last 8 years were and experiment on irresponsibility.We dont need to waste another 4 to train someone new.

Luvee   January 27th, 2008 1:11 am ET

I think the Bill Clinton is the best thing ever for Barack Obama!! The Clinton's true colors are truly beginning to show – so keep up the good work Bill!! I am sure Barack will take his picture with you when he is inagurated!! GO BARACK!!

Sean, Santa Barbara, CA   January 27th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Go Bill Go

You go campaign your heart out, it worked so well in S.C.

GO OBAMA

pete   January 27th, 2008 12:33 am ET

no matter who you support, one think is clear THE REPUBLICANS ARE HOPING AND PRAYING THAT CLINTON WINS.

WHY? BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY CAN BEAT HER AND THEY PROBABLY CANT BEAT OBAMA.

AN OLD GUY LIKE MCCAIN HAS NO CHANCE AGAINST A RISING YOUNG STAR LIKE OBAMA.

SO WHY WASTE YOUR VOTE ON HILARY?

A VOTE FOR HILARY IS A VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT!!!!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Sally Smith   January 26th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

I agree with you jeri. It's obvious who cnn is backing. Mcain and obama. I use to watch cnn for entertainment. Now when iam looking for the comedy channel i turn on cnn.

Ann, MO   January 26th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

I am from Missouri, and a white woman, and Hillary's age, and Bill Clinton is not welcome. I will not vote for his wife, because most successful woman have become successful due to their own hard work, fighting their own battles, and certainly not claiming the fact that they are married to a successful man as "experience" on their resume. She is a fake. He is a liar and a disgrace to the office of the Presidency.

Antonio Cabral   January 26th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

The political coverage on CNN is decidedly one sided and immature. Reporters after reporter allow their personal animus about Hilary to influence their comments. Obama was as much responsible for playing the race card, yet to hear the CNN, anchors across the racial divide fall over each other, Hilary and Bill were the ones responsible for playing the race card.

They got it wrong in New Hampshire and were humiliated. Wolf, 360 Cooper et al were the ones painting the scenario of ethnic support for Obama in SC long before Hillary or her team made any allusions to it.

Hilary made a comment about the administrative muscle of LJ and CNN deliberately misconstrued this to mean an attack on MLK and a snide against Obama.

The arrogance of the press is nothing but repugnant. We will deny you the ego-satisfaction of playing King Maker.

All the candidates should be accorded equal scrutiny and dealt with fairly. As all fifth columnist, you need to be reminded you are not the news, you need to report on the news and allow we the voters the opportunity to cast our vote.

The caustic and unfair comments about Hilary will not deter us from making an informed analysis of the issues and the stance of the various candidates on them.

As a black man I am supremely insulted about the notion that I should see the issues and vote through the prism of race identity or racism. Mr. Obama may be likeable but I think that I need more than the rhetoric of Hope or the promise of Generational Rapture to vote for him.

We can agree to disagree and remain civil about it. The republican candidates have said far worse things about each other, calling each other dishonest and going for broke in attack ads. I don't see CNN railing against them.

Why should Bill Clinton, who has done, and will continue to do, more for humanity than the "best political team on television" is rubbish for coming to the aid of his wife. You guys in the press should "chill". Hilary and Bill have fought, and will continue to fight, the good fight. My advice to them is don’t pander to the press, especially the toxic CNN brigade; continue to advocate and fight for what you believe in; and most importantly: go for broke, DO NOT BE AFRAID....... OF LOSING

I would advice all political junkies to watch PBS or ABC where they can get a more honest and distillation of the facts.

maynard   January 26th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

THIS IS A NEW BATTLE GROUND. WITH MANY ELECTIONS ALL ON THE SAME DAY ITS GOING TO BE HARD FOR OBAMA TO STAY ON TOP OF THINGS.

IT IS OUR TIME TO STOP AND PUT THE CLINTONS DOWN AGAIN CALL WHO EVER YOU CAN IN THE STATES THAT ARE VOTING AND PUT THE WORD OUT THAT OBAMA IS THE FUTURE FOR THEUSA

HILLARY IS NOT PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL. DO YOU WANT GOOD OLD LYING BILL BACK. I DONT THINK SO

john williams san diego, ca.   January 26th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

the only thing Bubba is moving onto is another bimbo eruption..i can't see him lasting too much longer..every man needs SOME rest.

Nathan   January 26th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

In Tenn. Clinton stated that a politician looks toward the next race and a statesman looks toward the next generation. What did Hillary do before the SC vote? She ran off to the next race!! We don't need politicians, we need the change that the Clintons promised sixteen years ago, let's not allow them to scandalize the White House again.

Seam, Tampa, FL   January 26th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Bill's running for a 3rd term. Is that really change?

NO.

Vote ABC: Anybody But Clinton

Matt B.   January 26th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

It all boils down to:

There have been Clintons in the White House for 8 years, Bushes for longer. We don't have a monarchy in the US for a reason. Time for someone, anyone, new. I can't agree more that there is a past and a future opportunity here, and HIllary takes us back to the past. Not sure who I ultimately DO support yet, but I can say for sure Mrs. Clinton is out. Anyone else, really, is how I feel at this point.

Fortune   January 26th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

i've been looking at this election closely even if i can't vote because am in the virgin islands. seems to me that all this fighting needs to stop and the issues need to be delt with. the United States is heading to a resesion, people are losing the homes, got strops all over the place, million of kids without health insurance, million of people in this "great " country who are poor, thousand of people homesless alott of them soldiers that make the altamate sacrifice for this country, poison toys and food coming in from all over the place, while billions of dollars are being spend on the war that was based on lies and a president that acts like everything is ok because he knows that he is in his last term and is going to make million on book deals and speaches, and the best the clintons can do is try to play the race cards and not talk about those things.

I take my hat out to u mr.Obama for not playing this silly childish game and for staying and talking about what matters.

James   January 26th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO EXPERIMENT ON WHO THE NEXT PRESIDENT WILL BE. DO YOU HONESTLY THINK MR. OBAMA CAN UNITE THIS COUNTRY? HE IS A CIVIL RIGHT ACTIVIST LAWYER SO HE IS ACCUSTOMED TO ARTICULATE SPEECHES. WHAT HAPPENS THEN WHEN THE APPLE TURN SOUR? HIS ARTICULATE SPEECHES WILL NOT DO ANY GOOD ANYMORE DOES IT? ISSUES SUCH AS FOREIGN POLICY, IMMIGRATION, ECONOMY, HEALTH CARE – THESE ARE THE ISSUES THAT MUST BE DEALT WITH BY AN EXPERIENCE PRESIDENT WHICH MR. OBAMA DOESN'T HAVE. NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO EXPERIENCE ON WHO WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SO VOTE FOR THE MOST EXPERIENCED CANDIDATE TO LEAD US INTO THE 22ND CENTURY.

v.ananthan   January 26th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

BILL CLINTON should know by now that he can`t turn AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTES

Goody Eugene, OR   January 26th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Oh, and how we do "need to move on and start on another page of American history."

Most importantly, we cannot settle for anything less than someone with the experience to do the job, right from day one! Haven't we seen what almost
8-years of inexperience has cost us?

The ability to give an uplifting speech is wonderful, but it takes much more than that to lead this country.

I do not agree with everything Hillary stands for, but I do know that she is willing to compromise and work across party lines to get things accomplished. That is the
type of president we NEED!

Larry Buchas, New Britain, CT   January 26th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

What an arrogant, power obsessed lunatic.

The first five minutes of his speech was all about him. Keep it up, Bill. You're a political wrecking ball to Hillary's campaign, if not the Democratic Party.

Jim   January 26th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Did you see the results tonight in South Carolina? Time to punt Clintons, the Super Bowl is next.

Koss   January 26th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

I am an educated African American. I ha ve white friends, blacks friends, women and men. In my life time I believe race will always be a part of this world. America needs a change but who is to say that a Black man or a White women is the best one for this job. Please America open your eyes and lets pick the best person with experience and knowledge that will put American back on track for all people. I am Proud to be Black and I am most to be a Women because God put us here to carry for 9 months all th great men and women in this world. Please to not turn on someone who has been there for US . Vote with the knowledge you have not with the race card.

Bill in Montgomery, AL   January 26th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Do you know how to tell if Billary and Hillary are lying? Their lips are moving!!!!!

Bonnie   January 26th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

Yeah, to think that I made calls for Claire McCaskill (as did thousands through MoveOn.org), helping to push her across the finish line makes me furious with myself. A new woman to the Senate, endorses Obama. Sickening. Hope she doesn't wait for women to support her next time around, because it won't happen.

mgleaso3   January 26th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

I hope Bill Clinton keeps right on campaigning for Hillary. He almost proves Obama's point about the dirty and tired politics of old every time he opens his mouth! Obama is the one candidate who can unite this country and get the respect of other nations back for the U.S.

YES WE CAN!

OBAMA '08

Karen, Jersey City   January 26th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

All other states, watch out for the 'Flying Liar and Hidden Dragon' road show Bill and Hillary are performing in…. WATCH THEM and LISTEN to the news and all the debates. FOLLOW the truth and see when it get's twisted by those two snakes! This election for THEM is not about YOU, it's about THEM and their dynasty!

Javier   January 26th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

If the Clintons are such experienced leaders, why did She not run in 2004 when she was needed. They only fight when they think they can win. And you've just seen what their fighting looks like. Its petty and lacking vision.

I defended Him during his impeachment because it was equally petty and vindictive; so this is not the voice of a Clinton-basher.

How bout some forward thinking. Some 21st century thinking...

Fred   January 26th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

that's where you are wrong obama is the past and clintons are back.

LQ ROCHESTER MN   January 26th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Keep it up Bill. Even tho' I am sick and tired of your lies, maybe the more you speak, the more people will turn against you and vote for Obama!!

Obama likes square dancing   January 26th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

I heard Bill talk tonight.

He was positive and uplifting. He speaks very well when he remains positive.

Gary of LA   January 26th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

I have always believed in Bill Clinton, he saved us from the economic mess that we have had before. He has all the rights to campaign for HILLARY since he sees that alot of people supporting her. I want history to repeat itself with the HILLARY CLINTON VICTORY!

Believe me, HILLARY will fight back together with BILL! She is still the leader in national polls! She will win the Democratic nominations and she will win the WHITE HOUSE!

Milagros   January 26th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Obama is a trying hard JFK wanna be.....Just go back to Kenya were you belong...

B. Obama   January 26th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

The Clinton's always say, "They feel your pain" unless they are the ones dealing out the pain.

Poli   January 26th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Keep it up Bill! You campaign magnet!

Be sure to stand in front of your wife – you know, "what's her name."

Be sure to put both hands on her shoulders making her look subservient.

After all, it's really YOU that Americans want back in the White House! "What's her name" is just your ticket. :)

shahin   January 26th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I think Bill Clinton should stop campaign for Hillaryt, because he should realized people are not accepting his campaign , moreover; he is not running for President. It seems Obama is fighting in the field for vote against the Bill Clinton. Ofcourse he has right to campaing for her, but the current situation is totally differnet.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   January 26th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

President Clinton, truth will be proven by 5 February, we are with you.
Go Hillary, 44th President of United States of America.

Tyler in Raleigh   January 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

They gave WIlly a key to the city..... better send the women out of town.

Amy   January 26th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I don't trust the Clintons. They are calculating and want to be in the White House for themselves. Not for the people. I just can't see how anyone could want to return to the slash and burn gridlock of the 90's. It is time to turn the page with Barack Obama. He will unite us and he is a candidate I can believe in.

Vince   January 26th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

CNN has to back up and get real. Coverage of the South Carolina democratic primary was sickening . Comments made about Bill Clinton by the idiots who CNN had on sounded very biased. It was all Bill Clinton,Bill Clinton,Bill Clinton.You have swayed my vote and made me believe that Hillary Clinton will win and be the democratic nominee for president. Please get new commentators that can give honest opinions without supporting their own agendas or personal preferences. If you don't like Bill Clinton,suck it up. I can't take Oprah or Chuck Norris. You keep making an issue of race and gender and Bill Clinton. What crap!Our country and the voters can and will see through the crap. I am a male voter,former Marine and now senior citizen part of the HUMAN race.

independent thinker   January 26th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Here goes Bill again. Oh well, let's hope that people elsewhere give the same reaction that the South Carolina folks did. They need to forget Hillary and move on.

Ann Jones   January 26th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

The main reason Obama won in South Carolina is because Oprah campaigned extensively for him and over 50% of the South Carolina voters are black! Neither Obama or Clinton will serve the best interest of the American people because they have been bought out by the corporate interest. If the American people are smart, they will vote for someone like Ron Paul or Mike Huckabee.

Rene   January 26th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

OBAMA IS THE FUTURE THE CLINTONS ARE THE PAST. WE NEED TO MOVE ON AND START ON ANOTHER PAGE OF AMERICAN HISTOY. NEW BLOOD IN THE WHITE HOUSE IS A GOOD THING.

dee   January 26th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Bill said in 1992, The same old experience is irrelevant today.

Bill is Great

Giving the Victory to Obama 08

h cummings   January 26th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton must rely on her husband to win the presidency,
then she's not the sort of woman I'd ever vote for.

H.ROSS   January 26th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

IT NOT OVER UNTIL ITS OVER

v.ananthan   January 26th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Bill Clinton should know by now tha t he can^t turn the african american votes..

jershom   January 26th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I think CNN is too bias with Obama. I am neither voting for Obama or Clinton but Obama is getting all the good news. The commentators are all siding with Obama. IT IS A SHAME!!

Robert Bell   January 26th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Bill –

Do your wife a favor and go home.

Do us all a favor at the same time.

You've kept a low profile until now.

Why spoil a good thing?

michael camara   January 26th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

For christ sake this shameless ex president whose wife came shouting at him sometime ago should be told to shut up.Has America been sold to just two families alone[Snr Bush to Clinton: Clinton to Jnr Bush and Jnr Bush to Cinton]? America must come out to tell the world they are more than this. Mr Clinton should be told his two tenure is over. The white house was not built for him alone.

Jeri   January 26th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

GO BILL. ! Stay in and fight....and keep campaigning !!!!
and....getting angry is not always a bad thing.

Eleanor was right along side FDR and was respected and more importantly America listened and most Americans unerstood her role. In this time and place she would not have a prayer in surving with the news networks and those that give the 'no news...news'.

All ......and I mean all the news commentators have become much to opinionated and as was done in the last two elections have used their positions... for the purpose of what is perceived as entertainment and their biased views. Look where they all got us in these last 2 elections. Go back and listen to all the commentaries and 'gossiping' during those months of those elections...it's not anything to be proud of.

It's sad to say but these so called news journalist have become gossipers adding a tone of hysterics ...not even a pretense of being subtle....we can feel their salivating as they speak. If the news people think this is entertainment than you need to sit in my living room and see what I see. It is not pretty guys...and gals. The news channels have become an embarrasment to American television. We need to have a Cronkite and Brinkley back.....and you boys and gals 'ain't'.....either.

FYI ....I've taken my own poll amongst my friends and we all believe this to be true. We cannot get true information from you guys ....and gals. You pander to those who clearly use TV for getting their education. Those of us that inform our own opinions are not interested in yours we are looking for accurate reporting.
It is so obvious that you are all so locked into the hype that you are unable to do the job your position allows you.

While wagging my finger I say to you......Shame on you !!!

jason agne   January 26th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

If the whole country makes it known that they "see through" the Clintons on the fifth, I'll actually have a little restored faith in humanity. Won't exactly be like the last the last 19 years of political apathy never happening, but the only thing qualifying as a decent alternative.

S. A. Lockhart   January 26th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Senator Obama's was greater than Jessie Jackson in South Carolina because after all South Carolina is Rev. Jackson's home state. Senator Obama did not have the hometown boy status in South Carolina as Jessie Jackson did.

Go Go Obama   January 26th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Go home , Bill Clintooon........ YOU WON big time in SC .. hahha

Punishment   January 26th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

If god willing to give us peace for the world obama will win otherwise Hilarry will take the office. I am praying for god to give us peace for this world Amen

danny   January 26th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

I just finished viewing bill clinton in mo. Why does CNN give him so much
air time? He talked about how many countries he has been to and what
he did as pres. Who is running for pres. anyway? Bill or Hillary? The clintons
will do whatever it takes to try to win and any means to do it. They are not taking
losing well at all. You have to remember this is all about power with Hillary.
The poll showing about caring for people with Hillary at 17% is a very good
indicator of people knowing Hillary and what she cares about! So much for the
tears a few weeks ago from Hillary and all her concerns for the people and our
great country!
Dan in IN.

PW Va   January 26th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

I'm just happy that the voters of SC were able to see past the race-baiting of the Clinton machine!!! There is and always shall be HOPE for this great country of ours despite the Clintons and those of their ilk.

Citizen   January 26th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Not so fast. Wait and watch February 5th. Obama is going to be out...

Branco Ovitshio   January 26th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

if the Clintons win election in November 4th i will leave America and go some where else like Tschetschenie

nick   January 26th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Hey I guess the only fairytale was Bill Clinton not being impeached and imprisoned for lying under oath! lol

GO OBAMA 2008

I know the media wont post this because the media is racist, and even they want obama to loose but I ask my fellow white americans, come on guys
Lets be seriouse, clinton again?WFT LOL

Hey Im white and I'll tell you one thing, I dont think this country can take anymore clinton anything! lol

Roz   January 26th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

there he goes to the next state......to dig his wife's grave deeper.

Ed   January 26th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Thank You South Carolina ! ! ! Hillary is running in '08 on "change and experience” as she was the former First Lady. Does that mean that Chelsea Clinton will run in '16 on "change and experience" as a 2x First Daughter? Kinda beginning to sound like a monarchy. Do your research. Get Informed, Stay Involved, and Free Yourself ! ! !

Kima   January 26th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

See how the do things. When they were in other states they stayed even when they lost. Now that we are trying to tell them that enough is enough they can't take it. This is about us as a nation not race or gender.

HILLARY4EVER   January 26th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

No matter what anyone says, this man is brillant and has done so many good things for our country. And ya can't change that..........no matter how much you hate him or Hillary.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 26th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

I am a 51 year old white male , and today my faith in the American people has been lifted greatly. I am also disabled and live on a fixed income , but i do intend on supporting Barack Obama with a donation to his campaign.

The right person at the right time !

Yes we can

Fired up

Ready to Go

OBAMA 08

Thank You South Carolina !

Matthew   January 26th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

The clintons use the same old arrogant faulty politics that causes other third world war countries to blow the crap out of the US over! Arrogance and ignorance cannot lead this country right now, we need Obama! SAVE US

DaveHalifax   January 26th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

1988 – Bush
1992 – Clinton
2000 – Bush
2008 – Clinton????

No more Bush's, No more Clintons already!!!

JD, WI   January 26th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Today Barack Obama officially became Black Obama.
This is actually a defeat for Obama on Feb 5th.

OVER OBAMA   January 26th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

God please not an INEXPERIENCED man like O'BaMA

David Melancon   January 26th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I have loved the coverage that CNN has given thus far in this election season. But tonight, no love lost. I very well understand that President Clinton is a former President of the United States. Is that why you are broadcasting his remarks live on the network and via the streaming video on CNN Politics. The coverage is just a bit slanted don't you think? When was the last time that you covered remarks of Michelle Obama live? It may be "newsworthy" to cover the former President, but by doing so, you are giving an unfair advantage to the Clinton campaign...in essence, free advertising!

CNN ,let's reconsider what it is truly fair in your coverage and stick to it. This stunt is beneath all of your normally high standards.

David Melancon

Sue, Greensboro, NC   January 26th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I would have prefered to have been saved from the Bushes, thank you.

Susan   January 26th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Bill and Hillary don't get it..their arrogance is their doom...they live in their own virtual reality where Bill is faithful and she won South Carolina.

Annie   January 26th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Remember all of the stuff the Clintons did while old Bill was in the White House?

Why do I get the feeling if Hillary is elected it will really be Bill that is elected?

Tired of the shady dealings they had, his sexual encounters, and all of the other BS.

Go OBAMA!

BillWasBest   January 26th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

I think getting 2 for one is a POSITIVE for Hillary. Bill was the best President in my lifetime... who better to be the closest advisor to the next President?

l3wilso, Texas   January 26th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Save us from the Clintons is right.

Bergis   January 26th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Thank God for Barack Obama!

Thank God for a wind of CHANGE......

Bergis

Bob   January 26th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Bill and Hillary both made fools of themselves here. They ran with aggressive and divisive negative campaigning, and thankfully, voters of all races saw through it. I think that the country should be taking note of how polarizing the Clintons are, and thinking hard whether or not we want them to divide our country further than it already currently is. I think that the "Clinton Fatigue" this article is mentioning is very real.

Connecticut voice   January 26th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Who is running for President Bill Clinton or Hillary... He needs to stay home... Americans are tired of the Clintons & Bush families.

Cindy   January 26th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

OMG! You have just proven you are the Clinton News Network by allowing Bill Clinton to ramble on and on and on . HE IS NOT RUNNING FOR PRESDENT OR IS HE IN REALITY???????

Anonymous   January 26th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

who is running for President, Bill Clinton or Hillary?... it seems like he is running versus Hillary.... He needs to stay home... Americans are tired of the Clintons

Independent   January 26th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

By the way, Candy Crowley, you are my hero. Go girl!

clintonsarebetter   January 26th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Everybody needs to realize who is the better canidate for our country! You should vote for the one who has more experiance!

kalliope   January 26th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

What this Political Ticker calls "moderation" is sensoring. Publish what people are saying, look at other blogs, comments appear in relatively real time. This is a sham CNN.

Kathy   January 26th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Did you hear Clinton going on about himself in Missouri? I guess they'll go from "Clinton fatigue" to "Clinton exhaustion"!

MT   January 26th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Shame on you, CNN!! Why are you covering Bill Clinton's speech in Independence, MO in the middle of reporting on South Carolina's Democratic primary results? This is Barack Obama's night, and a SIGNIFICANT event in American history... the victory of an African-American man in a southern state. We don't need to listen to a disgraced former President parsing more words and telling more half-truths.

GO Obama!!

Bev   January 26th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Why am I having to watch a politcal speech by Bill Clinton after Obama won S.C.?
Will you give Michele Obama the same amount of time to give a stump speech for her husband? Or are you promoting the Clintons?

independent voter   January 26th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

One more thing...Missouri is Obama country!!

mark   January 26th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Clinton will still carry majority of all super duper Tuesday, tired of them maybe but that Obama fever hype will surely end come Feb 6.

jane   January 26th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Thank God for the Clintons.....

Latina Voter in CA   January 26th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Keep on Going Bill...Hillary will Prevail!

Tom   January 26th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

With President Bill Clinton's definition of sex, inhalation of drugs and nearly being impeached while being the President – President Bill Clinton is a liability for Senator Hillary Clinton. Therefor, her abilities, intentions and her statements become questionable even though she might make a capable President.

Chad   January 26th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Who is running for president, Hillary or Bill?
His increased presence in this campaign make me worry about who we will be electing to the White House.
On that first day that she so likes to talk about, I can just see him saying, "No honey, that's my seat. Go sit over there on the couch."

Independent   January 26th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

It is so unfair that CNN shows Bill Clinton's speech in the mid of SC primary tonight. Is he running for presidency? Or is CNN rendering him a "special status" in this campaign?

Most CNN staff seem fair and factual in their coverage. It is CNN as an institution that seems taking side. Are you going to be another New York Time??

Karen, Jersey City   January 26th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

**WARNING**

All other states, watch out for the 'Flying Liar and Hidden Dragon' road show Bill and Hillary are performing in.... WATCH THEM and LISTEN to the news and all the debates. FOLLOW the truth and see when it get's twisted by those two snakes! This election for THEM is not about YOU, it's about THEM and their dynasty!

Boomer for Obama   January 26th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

CNN; focus on the candidates or give equal time to all the spouses.

An amazing win by Obama and the first stories are about Bill who is not running?? Pathetic!

Nicholas in Atlanta   January 26th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

'Clinton-fatigue' is putting it nicely. WHY am I turning on the television and hearing BILL Clinton campaigning for President. WHY are we hearing him say "I think...", "I see..." "I've done..." He's not running for President, his wife is. Hilary, to date, hasn't made any mark on American society EXCEPT to have her husband speak in her honor. The Democrats made fun of Ronald Regan saying he was a puppet for his wife, it appears if Hilary were elected President her husand would be the ventriloquist. Quite frankly I can't take another 4 to 8 years of Bill Clinton, especially now when all he wants to do is rip our country apart, when a former President should be doing everything he can to bring us closer together. He was a failure as a President, and he's becoming the failure of Hilary's Presidential campaign.

kalliope   January 26th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

CNN, at the time where Obama has twice the percentage of votes in South Carolina, you are covering a BILL CLINTON speech in Missouri. What's up with that? Have you endorsed Billary officially? What did I miss?

mario   January 26th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

let's metabolize this concept: Hillary is never going to govern like Bill. 2 different persons. She won't even listen to him once! Therefore, anything he says to help his wife is just .... promises, promises....
If you liked Bill, well, forget about it. Different ball game this time!

Derek Steinbeck   January 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will be our next president because all the true democrats will vote for her in a majority. With South Carolina behind us now, for Barack Obama the good news are behind! He is not electable and further more he is not strong enough to lead the USA and the rest of the world! I remember how good the world was under Bill Clinton's leadership, he has proven to be a great leader and Hillary Clinton will make the USA and the rest of the world a better place! Healthcare for all every person in the USA and no more poverty! I know Hillary will do her best!
It's just a shame that alway's good people have to fight so hard!

Derek Steinbeck

brooks of sheffield   January 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Please stop featuring Bill Clinton. He is not news, he is a tool.

Lorenz, Queens, NY   January 26th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Break a leg.....

Erin   January 26th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Bill Go Away! We don't want you or your wife (both if you had it your way) to lead our nation. Obama/Edwards 2008!!!!!!!!!!

MO female   January 26th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

White females in Missouri support Obama. We would like to see Hilary and Bill go home.

Deb   January 26th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Oh God! Thank you for the Clintons!!!!

ray   January 26th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

BILL PLEASE RETIRE!!!!!!!!!!!! GO OBAMA

echeola   January 26th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I rarely pray, but I do pray that Barack wins.

Suzyq   January 26th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Yes - Save us from the Clintons!

ChangeSupporter   January 26th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Bill Clinton keep on doing what you're doing – that way Obama will soar – so go ahead!

Veronica   January 26th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Comments like that worry me. They sound so very personal.

This is an election for the person who is going to represent us and who will have to mend our relationships with nations around the entire world. Obama is an unknown.

Obama likes square dancing   January 26th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Good.

Maybe Bill can stop being negative and concentrate on being the popular rock star that will help Hillary. Hes very likeable when being POSITIVE.

lol

Chevyk   January 26th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Plant the mine, activate it, let it blow up. The enemy avoids it and you run away to plant others! Its too late bill! ITS OVER YOU Ruined hillary and your legendary reputation!

independent thinker   January 26th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Here goes Bill again. Oh well, let's hope that people elsewhere give the same reaction that the South Carolina folks did. They need to forget Hillary and move on.

As I've always said, STOP HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!! (and bill)

OBAMA4EVER   January 26th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

oh GOD! save us from the Clintons

AMEN

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