Hillary is one of the strongest women I have ever seen, and I believe she will be a great president when elected in 2008! Go Hillary

I've never blogged before, so just curious. What does it mean to say that my "comment is awaiting moderation"?

Hi My Name is Hillary Clinton-Bush I am here in TOTAL betrayal of a Pledge I agreed to with the other members of the DNC. I just wanted to give you a preview of how I plan on RULING as your next Quee—- I mean President. I will do ANYTHING I want in spite of promises made and rules I agree too. After all I will be the Decieder and I can do what I want right?

Hillary is a traitor to her party and should be sancioned for breaking the agreement that SHE pledged too.

I lost friends defending the Clintons over the years!! WHAT A FOOL I WAS!!!!! No More.

So laughable how the OLD DEMOCRATIC PARTY BIG WIGS are scrambling to STOP BILL CLINTON from being the STAR OF THE PARTY again, once Hillary gets to be President!!!!!! They're using Barack to block this possibility. EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE THE STAR. Poor Barack, they are using the poor kid….but what does he know, he is too new and too inexperienced to know whats going on. SHAME ON YOU, OLD FOGEYS!!!!!

Oh, suddenly Hillary is interested in FL after being swamped in SC.

What were you thinking when you agreed not to campaign in FL?

Obama '08

To all of you Obama supporters:

Can someone please tell me about his 15-plus years with ties to Antoin "Tony" Rezko. If it were Clinton with these ties you would be all over it.

Last time I checked, Florida was part of the U.S. Why should she not be in Florida?? If you're fine with a candidate who will neglect the state simply because it won't win him the election, than Obama's your man. Remember, the election is in November and Florida will remember Hilary.

The DNC ruling states that there will sanctions against any campaign if the committee had stripped the state of 50% of the delegates. Since they stripped 100% of the delegates there is no sanctions against any campaign wishing to campaign in the state. Neither candidate is in any violations since the DNC characterizes the Florida Primaries as just a “Beauty Contest”

does anyone (including the hillary supporters) think that she actually would have gone to FL to campaign (right, fundraise, sorry) if she'd won SC? i can't believe these florida voters who thinks hillary "cares about your voice". she cares about winning a PR battle.

duh.

Cheers to Madam President!!! Can't wait to see the whole nation united and prosperous under her presidency.

yup..sad but true…99% of hillary haters blogging are scared- to- death- republicans that will say anything to not have her in the general; election…btw..has anyone found out who this Obamo guy is?…i cant seem to find any records on him

Typical Clinton. She agreed with the other candidates and the DNC not to go to Florida and guess where she is? Her word means nothing to her. She is a win at all cost person without an ounce of honor. She says it is because she is the only one who cares about Florida when the truth is she is the only one who can't seem to tell the truth and fulfill her promises.
I admire Edwards and Obama for keeping their promise with great person sacrifice.
She will make a big deal out of it later that she believes all vote should be counted and the others don't. The DNC would seat the delegates in these two states if they had not moved their primary dates. This was known for months. So she lies and gets rewarded for it and the two other men hold true and she wants them to climb into the gutter after her.
How can we ever believe any of her promises when she lies so much. Hillary is not what America wants or needs. He need honor and truth in politics and the Clinton have none.

I don't blame the people of Florida for being angry that their votes won't count, but in a way they will count, all the candidates are on their ballot, lets see who Florida supports.

It would be nice if some of you did some research before opening your uninformed mouths.

- All candidates are on the FL ballot.
- The DNC allowed candidates to fundraise in the state.
- Obama attended a fundraiser in FL last November.
- Obama is the one breaking the rules by having national ads shown in FL.

A little objectivity goes a long way………..

How is Hillary a "tough" woman? Her husband got more attention than she did because they needed him. I want to see a woman in the white house. But I want her to wind because she was the candidate, not because her husband is the shadow candidate. What about President Boxer? What about President Pelosi? They both have a nice ring, don't they?
In regards to Florida, I wish they didn't move their primary forward. But they did and the Clintons agreed to that rule a year ago. Everyone's vote will count in the national. (hopefully)

Omar Norfolk VA,
Your post about hind parts wallloped made me laugh, thanks!
Yes, I agree with you, why didn't Hillary speak up last year when the rules were set? She took everything for granted then. Now she's worried and is getting desperate daily.

Patty,
Hillary doesn't care about the people of Florida having the right to vote. She only wants those votes for her own benefit NOW because she's afraid her support is slipping. It's the usual cheat/lie business with her and Slick Bill.

FLORIDA MATTERS! PEOPLE IN FLORIDA MATTER!

You guys it's just the primary… it's not like they are taking away your contitutional right to vote for the president. Rules were broken therefore consequenses follow

Hey concerned "BILLARY" supporters, why wasn't she soooooo concerned about the rights of Florida and Michigan voters last year when the rules were set about the primaries????? Please spare me the "she is concerned" song and dance.

Yes, she is concerned because she got destroyed saturday night. Her long time family friend and a DNC HUGE power player is endorsing Obama today. She sees that she is in HUGE trouble that is what she is truly concerned about.

I can tell you now, the polls are very wrong about Billary in FL. The tide has DEFINITELY changed away from her here in the sunshine state. FACT!

All you Hillary-supporters sound delusional and have short memories. The DNC stripped delegates away from Michigan and Florida in late August of 2007. When Hillary was ahead in all the polls in early September 2007, there wasn't a peep out of her and her campaign. Now that Hillary is in a true battle for the Democratic nomination she wants to change the Democratic party rules.

Hillary is the only Democratic candidate pushing Florida into national attention for Democrats knowing that a win in Florida is meaningless from a delegate count but a win gets her some additional national exposure on Feb. 5th. Make the right choice!

Obama in '08!

NOW she fights for the rights of the voters of Florida, one year later after getting her hind parts walloped in South Carolina on Saturday. Why didn't she speak up for them last year when the rules were being set??? BIllary is so full of it. LOL

Florida Democrats:

The Florida primary is not the General Election. It is for the Democratic Party to select a nominee. All state and local parties must abide by the party regulations if they want to remain a member of the national party. The party bosses in FL decided to move up the states primary in violation of the party rules.

If FL democrats feel disenfranchised, why didn't they take it up with their state party officials? It was well published that if the state insisted in moving its primary, its delegates wouldn't count.

Apparently, once again, FL Democrat voters are either too dumb to realize what happened or don't think the party rules should apply to them. Either way, you look ridiculous!

Either way, the 800+ super delegates outnumber the 210 FL delegates, so your vote really doesn't matter any way this year. (It's like having 4 Florida's worth of loose cannons rolling around at the convention.)

You break the rules, pay the price. Get over it!

Residents of Florida and Michigan, if you want your votes to count in the primary, than demand that the state party follow the rules. And this demand that "all" votes should count is ridiculous. If Billary really wanted everyone's votes to matter in the primaries, she would have fought for Florida and Michigan to be reinstated last year, and that all primaries/caucuses be held on the same day, so that no one is disenfranshised because their primary is late, and their choice of candidates has dropped out, or isn't doing well.

I don't care who won Michigan or who is ahead in Florida, I think it's really unfair to the voters there that they are basically being told they don't matter. It's not their fault the primaries were moved up. They have as much right to have their vote count as anyone else.

She just believes that Floridians should have the right to vote.

Of course it's about race and gender! But mostly and sadly, its still about gender. If a woman is tough, she's called all sorts of nasty names. As a woman, I'm proud of Hillary's toughness. Politics and messy world events are tough business. Ya think Oprah made it because she's a softy? Or Madeleine Albright? Or the female Supreme Court justices? Or any female corporate CEO? Or any mom who successfully raised her children? Hardly. Go, Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so torn between Obama and Hillary. As a woman, I think it's time for a woman president and I believe Hillary is a strong, "takem by the cajones" kind of woman. I think she could hold her own with any leader from any country. I also like Obama. When I heard him speak four years ago at the Democratic national convention, I was moved because I believed he would be "big" in the Democratic party. So, I will listen more intently in the next months to the both of them. You who are blasting Hillary must be Republicans, or at least many of you probably are. If you are not, it is you who are not listening to what Obama is saying about all the division in this country and about change. I agree with Mary above, if this is change, I want no part of it. George Bush and the Republicans have done a good job tearing this country apart. Sure, you have a right to your opinions, but many are so hateful and off target. Those of you who would vote Republican if Hillary is the nominee must have a short memory and don't really care about what has taken place the last eight years. This country has suffered greatly at the hands of this administration and cannot continue under Republicans "rule".

I can see why the candidates argue and bicker so much; because everytime I read the blogs individuals comments are essentially doing the same thing. Most may say its healthy debate, but if you truly read some of the comments that is not what their language suggests. And, for those who think that Hilary was campaigning, you are wrong. The pledge that all three candiates signed said they wouldn't campaign, but they were allowed to host fundraisers; which is what Hilary did. She had a private fundraiser that was no even open to the public.

This election bothers me because people on both the Democratice and Republican side are voting for individulas they "like", even though they have never met them, without even knowing what their stance is on the issues.

I urge everyone to look at the websites for all candidates, Democratic and Republican, and then vote your conscience!

We run our households. When we have a problem we turn to each other. The words we are using are the words of men. We’re repeating their words. Why is Hillary so reviled? We as women are the fabric that holds this country together. Men just take the credit. Men in general have deserted us, our children and our parents. We raised those men. We’ve coddled those men. We have stood behind them. It’s time to equal the playing field. Hillary has put up with all of their ribald jokes, attacks on her credibility, and their boiler room approach to the issues that this country faces. I see all the men who have worked in the senate coming out against Hillary and I have to ask myself why? I see men who have ran for president and lost, are against her and I have to ask myself why? I see great women of our time that have always been supported by women coming out against Hillary and I ask why? I see Democrats who have never declared for one candidate or the other, but waited until the primary was done and supported whatever man won, against Hillary. We as women are afraid to even say these things and I ask myself why. Men have no respect for us and some women have bought into their agenda. Of course this is a very sexist thing to say. They have thrown so much male sexism our way they have us living by it and considering it the gospel. Never before in the history of a presidential race has the way someone looked had so much more import, than the way that person thinks. I am tired of hearing about how Hillary’s Campaign keeps attacking those poor men. I am tired of hearing that former president Clinton will be serving four terms if Hillary wins. How dare anyone dismiss her right to have a chance because he was the president? I am tired of the mere suggestion that because he dares to give her what she gave him (loyalty) he is tainting his legacy as a president. She has put forth real solutions to the economy, the war in Iraq, healthcare etc. She knows the nuances of her solutions and she gives details. This race is no longer about the issues our country faces because the men have no comprehensive answer to Hillary’s real solutions, her intellect and her ability to stay on point, in the face of such adversity scares the hell out of men and some women. We have got to elect a woman for president. Why not now? If men do not think this woman is qualified then they think no women will ever be. She has all the goods. She is well known throughout the world. She will take a lot of power to Washington because we will be standing proudly behind her. No I do not agree with everything she says. I have voted for men that I did not agree with on all the issues but I guess that’s ok. She has to be twice as good as all the other candidates and she is.

It was very foolish of the DNC to disenfranchise the voters of Michigan and Florida. First, Democrats should never discount anyone's vote. Second, if the leadership of Florida and Michigan want to have a voice in the selection process instead of ceding the decision to Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, then that is their business. I am tired of those states having a disproportionately loud voice in the process.

At the convention, I predict that both the Michigan and Florida delegations will be seated on a voice vote.

I think all the candidates should have campaigned there in defiance of the DNC.

Will people get off that "republicans are posting here"? Just because many of us think Clinton is trying to change the rules does not make us republicans. That's just silly. REALLY SILLY. I am so sick of this vast right wing conspiracy line of reasoning. Just one more reason we need to move beyond Clinton. Besides, most polls show McCain beating her, not Obama. Those are facts. Grow up.

Are we surprised that Clinton is trying to change the rules mid stream? The good news is that we can now see through such ploys. Florida is a great state. I lived there for 14 years. I just wish that it did not move up their primary date. But they did and everyone what would happen. So, the next states happen on super Tuesday. End of story. Its going to be a good race.

Go Hillary!

Dem

Bloomberg Joins the race because of the Clinton Divider.

Same old experience of playing race card is irrelevant today, SC sent you a clear message Hillary

I would of thought this to be true about the GOP.

More than ever we need a change.

When Obama is not on the ticket this fall, watch the turnout drop.

The young people see very little connection with her as the polls have indicated.

Oh Yes, She allows her daughter to speak now.

A little too late

GOP are already measuring the windows of the W.H.

So, Go Hillary!

Hilary is not campaigning. There are no public events. She is attending a private fundraiser. all of hte candidates agreed to this. Obama's problem is htast no one wnats him in Florida. Also he has been very loud abt how it shdn't count. Yeah, guy, because you can't win there.

As a republican, it is nice to see democrats self destruct themselves. In Nov, even if they win 90% of swing states, they will still need to win atleast one southern state to win the white house. Do they believe they have better shot at wining any southern state than Florida? Even an energized dem base fell short in 2000 by less than 300 votes. And excluding them in Primary is really going to energize them for November? May be they believe they can win Texas on their way to the White House.

In his 1996 memoir, "Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance," Obama wrote candidly about his high school-era drug use: "Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it. Not smack, though."

You don't think the repubs are going to be all over that if he wins the primary?

or this…?

The Harvard Law School graduate sometimes playfully breaks into vernacular, which seems to amuse him and his audiences greatly.

"I need you to grab Cousin Pookie to vote," he told a crowd in Kingstree on Thursday. "I need you to get Ray-Ray to vote."

The DNC handled both Michigan and Florida very poorly. At least the RNC made a better effort.

Hillary Voted for War with Iraq
Hillary Voted to authorize the war with Iran 2007.

Running against herself in florida because of Howard Dean. Save face

Howard Dean needs to be removed

Go Hillary! the Nominee, the divider

Party split

GOP 08

I think it's ridiculous that they've stripped Florida of delegates. The people of Florida have a right to choose the Democratic candidate.

desperation… now that she's loosing she wants to go to florida AFTER she said she would'nt. Then she's gonna try to fight for delegates. IF the DNC gives her any delegates it will show that the republicans arent the only corrupt ones

Florida will get recognized at the convention.

The stunts that Hillary is pulling will divide the party at the convention.

GOP will have a easy way as president.

1960 many minorities switched to the DEM party.

Hillary is now pimping the latino Vote

Hillary O8, Nominee as the Divider

Howard Dean has weakened the Dem. Party.

As I predicted in SC Edwards was Hillay's spoiler

Go Hillary!

GOP wins in November

Let's review…

IA- Obama won more delegates
NH - Obama and Clinton tie in delegates
NV - Obama won more delegates
MI - Clinton beat nobody, no delegates awarded
SC - Obama won more delegates

Overall, Obama is winning the vote total by a land slide….

When do we get to the part where Clinton is leading or is the front runner?

Now Clinton is going to Florida in the hope to stop the momentum Obama has gained off of SC. The people of Florida deserve to be heard, but not at the cost of dividing the Democratic party even further. The party decided (INCLUDING CLINTON) to not count the delegates in Florida.

Crazy…why would anyone vote for her? I just don't get it.

I thought the Obama supporter were supposed to be the intellegant ones…READ!!!!!!
All of them can do fund raisers in Florida..The only one campaining here is Obama with Tv adds….Please tell me how she cheated??????Why are you scared becasue when the results come out her winning the momentum goes to her super tuesday..
wahhhhwahhhhwahhh cry babies!!You guys act like Obama himself

Hillary,we are proud of you.You will the best President we have had since Bill Clinton.Good Luck,Go for it!

Obama had ads in Florida. Besides whoever wins the democratic nomination HAS to win Florida to become president in the general election. Heeelllooooo. Remember Bush/Gore. Hillary is a smart woman. IF she wins the nomination at least Floridians will not punish her for ignoring the sunshine state.
Go Hillary.
YOU ARE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE USA.

It shows that Unlike Obama, Hillary will not abandon the people of Florida.

Plain and simple.
If you do not like it, just too bad !!!

Later in the day CNN will report when Hillarity goes to the bathroom, probably standing up.

I AM A SOLDIER……I DON'T LIKE IF A FUTURE COMMANDER-IN-CHEIF….WILL DO ANTHING TO WIN. THIS GOES AGAINIST EVERYTHING THAT I LEARN DOING MY MILITARY EXPERIENCE……

I AM A INDEPENDENT AND THIS DOES NOT LOOK FAVORABLE TO ME AS I LOOK AT MY FUTURE LEADER…..MY LIFE IS IN THEIR HANDS AND……IT SEEM TO BE BUSHism ——MY WAY OR NO WAY…..THIS REALLLLLLLLY BOTHERS ME. I LOVE THIS COUNTRY AND WILLING TO DIE FOR IT BUT A SELFISH POLITICAN……I WILL NOT……PLEASE HILLARY…OBAMA…EDWARD….LEAD BY EXAMPLE.

BE…..Be a leader of integrity, loyalty, commitment
KNOW…..know the people you are leading
DO…….Do what you say

Eddy and Mark-

Explain to me how she's breaking the rules if she's attending a fundraiser??? From what I understand they are allowed to attend fundraisers so what's the issue????

Stop looking for her to break the rules. You're reaching….she's withing regulations they agreed to.

Obama has campaign ads in Florida as he had in Michigan so why isn't that being discussed on here??!?!?!

All candidates are allowed to attend FUNDRAISERS. She's attending a FUNDRAISER!!! Why are you people making comments on here READING first before commenting????

It's Monday. Relax a little.

Hillary obviously cares about giving the disenfranchised voters a VOICE in FL and MI. That speaks volumes about her interest in this country. My respects to Hillary Clinton.

I think its funny how CNN just post a pic of her getting off the plane in Florida. Like they are starting something here. CNN has lost it. They are so anti-Clinton its sad.

Matt Lyons..Im sure your a dog yourself….But to call Hillary ugly must mean your about 12 so I Understand. Thats about the average age of Obama fans!

Im glad Matt knows whats going on in Hillarys head.

SHE IS DOING A FUNDRAISER!!!! NOT CAMPAINING!!! That is allowed. If you don't know the rules, don't post something stupid!!

and YES..Obama has commercials playing down there, national or not, they are still airing in Florida!!

Since CNN will not post Pro-Clinton things..I will try and repost my comment again!!

Hillary GO HOME!

Florida has no use for liars and cheaters.

Hillary will win. The majority of Americans do not like special laws for certain groups of people and although Hillary is not the exact answer for the Dems, she is the best they can do unless the Dems decide to put Edwards at the top and have a better chance of winning in November!

Perhaps a Ron Paul -John Edwards ticket would heal the wounds of this country and get us all back on track to doing what the Founding Fathers intended!

By the way ..

Did anybody hear CNN reporting on Obama's ads in FL ?

Shocking .. hmm?

Why don't CNN make it official that they endorse Obama ?

Tom Wittmann January 27, 2008 8:26 pm ET

"EXITUS ACTA PROBAT" (the end justify the means)

Oh, Tom, you are soooooo intelligent, informed and retro…

Hint: Latin is a dead language for a reason… I'm sure you can relate to that!

WE LOVE YOU MADAM PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL YOU WIN! SO MANY PEOPLE (MOSTLY THE MEDIA) HAVE BEEN BIAS TO YOU BUT YOU STAY POSITIVE AND ON TASK! THAT IS WHAT WE NEED IN A LEADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE ALREADY VOTED FOR YOU, SO HAS MY MOTHER AND FRIENDS!! I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL WIN! HILLARY 2008

Hillary, Obama and Edwarda are ALL in the ballot in Florida. The three of them made a PLEDGE not campaign in Florida like putting ad campaign, Obama BROKE HIS PLEDGE, he has AD CAMPAIGN running in Florida.

Obama will do and say anything to win!

No more "your comment is awaiting moderation" please!
If Billary care about Floridian votes, why didn't she fight for their votes (and Michigans' ) against the unfair DNC rules before the primaries? Is it because she waits until she is sure she would win? I heard that Obama wanted to pull out the TV ads but the TV station refused, is it true?

Did half of you read the article? All candidates are allowed to have fund raisers there. And in point of fact, none of them are supposed to be running ads according to the agreement they made, yet Obamba is doing so. I don't see anyone reporting on that.

I agree that by ignoring Florida the Dems are risking alienating some of their constituency. And the candidate who is supposed to do the right thing no matter what (Obamba) is quoted as saying "Florida is just a beauty contest". So he is all about equality… as long as you are equally for him?
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kathy makes a great point. There is no doubt its almost IMPOSSIBLE for Clinton to win if the media keeps HYPING its Manchurian Candidate. Having Kerry and Kennedy endorse Obama is great but they have been grooming him since 2004. Its nothing against Clinton.

Its more the fact that only CNN bothered to report that the entire Bobby Kennedy children are supporting Clinton.

The main thing here is that Edward Kennedy is not some major GURU to Democratic voters. If JFK or Bobby Kennedy were alive, their endorsement would carry HUGE weight.

Ed Kennedy is a guy who couldnt even make the democratic ticket, has a long standing drinking problem, and got away with manslaughter in 1968. This is what older americans remember.

Oh and she can come to florida for fundraisers you people need to read and listen.wow and they let you people vote wow .
Go Hillary Im there with you all the way Hillary 2008.
and fire Bill get him off the campain.

this comment is for james brown there .and i suppose the first black would ?and if so tell why.Obama is a blaton lyer.so how does this make for a president of this country ?and hes black.and he vants black votes hes not for all people.he actually plans to do nothing to people other then the blacks.
boycott cnn&cbs

Matt, don't get excited too fast, Obama's ad was in Florida weeks ago, he violated first, are you watching Hillary's movement only? Be honest and fair, you learned from Obama so well. Nice try.

Seems to me Hillary needs to fire Bill get him off he campain.He acts as though he wants he to lose.get Bill off the campain Hillary.

Sen. Clinton, trust American voters, they are smarter than Obama's supporters. Keep it up, you have my support and all of smart people's, also you have the best supporter, Bill Clinton. Nobody in this world is more professional, brilliant and great politician than President Clinton, be proud of him, I am behind of you.
Hillary Clinton for President, 2008.

I just wanted to take a moment and thank Hillary Clinton for listening to us here in Florida! I know she will win here in a landslide. Thank you for being there for us, because we will be there for you in November! To all of you who are writing such hateful things about Hillary: If this is the change we have to look forward to, I want no part of it.

GO HILLARY!!!!

You know for all you haters of Hillary and the Clintons, go to hell, because Bill Clinton and now Hillary Clinton are the best choice for America and the people of America, and they would do anything to see America go foward, for those people that hate them, they must hate America.

GO HILLARY 08-White House

Azar : Do your homework. Hillary didn't break any Democratic Party rules.

obama 08 for getting things done on a bi-partisan level for all Americans, and replacing the politics of fear, with hope for a better day in America!

What is Hillary doing in Florida?? Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't this whole thing go down like this:

Iowa and Nevada have non-binding agreements as "caucus states" and therefore can hold early primaries. They *legally" held early voting.

This year states such as Michigan and Florida decided to make their own rules, announcing they would hold early primaries, even though this was against party rules. They didn't wait for an answer because lets face it, Florida knows it's a powerful state. It wanted to throw it's weight around and be a big player early in the race.

Both party committees moved to penalize Florida for it's decision, based on the idea that rules and regulations are meant to keep order in the political process. What happens when other states follow their lead? The DNC had to come down on them, it had no choice. I don't see this as a simple matter of "let people hear Florida's voice!" Florida couldn't wait their turn and gave up their voice. It stinks but they made their bed and now they have to sleep in it. It's a lesson for us all.

The candidates agreed to not campaign in Florida, honoring the rules of their party. This was a collective agreement between the candidates and their party leaders to stand for order and rule abiding leadership. This is when Society shines. This is when it's people can have faith in the mechanisms that hold society together, keep order in a place that is threatening to always unwind.

Hillary has broken her promise and marched right into Florida. On the record it's a fundraising mission, and off the record it's a campaign for votes. The Clintons seek to tally these empty votes and publicize the winnings so that the rest of the country will see that they have support of another big state before they go into Super Tuesday. It's too tempting.

Hillary gets the senior vote every time and she can't resist. Its like the cookies your Mom told you not to touch and you can go along with Mom right up until the point you become really hungry, and there they are, sitting there in that cookie jar, just there for the taking.

Problem is, it would seem that Hillary is not a kid any more. She's the mother in this story, and her obligation is to set a sterling example for the country. After the Bush / Rove years, isn't anyone else ready for a new era where rules actually stick?

I think Hillary is "Bush-lite" in more ways than just the Iraq vote.

Please correct me with sound reasoning if any of this sounds wrong.

I'm ready to vote for integrity on Feb 5th.

I think a lot of good will come out of that foundation.

THE NAMES OF ALL THREE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES ARE ON THE BALLOT IN FLORIDA!!

IT'S NOT AGAINST THE RULES FOR ANY OF THE CANDIDATES TO ATTEND FUNDRAISERS!! Clinton is attending a fund-raiser for ALL the democratic candidates!!! Edwards and Obama should probably be thanking her for helping them fill their coffers!

CLINTON ABSOLUTELY IS NOT BREAKING ANY RULES! She is not campaigning for herself. She isn't even advertising there.

Oh wait. By way of television ads he's running there, it looks like IT'S OBAMA WHO'S THE CHEAT!

Everyone else has been able to make nationwide ad buys that exclude Florida. What's his problem with doing the same?

Where, oh where are his high-flown values now?? And where's all that "change" he keeps talking about? Advertising when he promised not to campaign there looks like some of that ol' time politicking to me.

Bill is tied in with the skull and bones guys you would imagine that hillary is too.. wait so is bush… wait are some of you mindless women voters actually fooled b y this? around around we go, using the minds of the women this time instead of the mid-westerners. do your homework women….. or well be stuck with another 8 years of maddness.

Now that I see Ted Kennedy is Supporting Obama, I have to now say I am voting for Hillary Clinton. I thought Obama was running on Change and New Ideas???? He sure does take those endorsements from the big "INSIDERS" though. I am glad I am not falling for it anymore. Vote Hillary!!

I can see that a bunch of republicans are in here posting blogs against Hillary again….just goes to show who theyre afraid of in november.
GOOOOO HILLARY 08!!!!

Hillary didn't your mother ever tell you that "Cheaters Never Prosper"?

Have you no shame? Will you stop at nothing to win? I hope that you actually lose in a race against no one. In fact I encourage every Florida voter to write in Anybody But Clinton for a vote and when she loses a one person race she will finally realize that America has had enough of the Clintons.

This thread has turned into "idiots on parade." Obama has no interest in talking about Florida because Clinton has a 2-1 lead in the polls there. Yes she agreed to NOT CAMPAIGN there and she is not (except somebody tell Obama he is not supposed to be running TV ads…oops, right he's the media darling no-one wants to pick on).

All the candidates agreed to FUNDRAISING there and that is what she is doing. She is also drawing attention to Florida because a.) she will do well there (duh) and b.) Why would you want to disenfranchise an entire state of voters who will be absolutlely critical to winning the general election in November? That has to be the dumbest thing the DNC has done in a long, long time. If Gore had won Florida (some say he did) we proabably wouldn't be in the mess we are in today - yet the DNC penalizes Florida and Michigan (two critical states) and arbitrarily allows Iowa, Nevada, SC, and New Hamphshire to move up their dates without penalty.

The voters of Florida are the losers, the Democratic Party is the loser if Clinton doesn't make an effort to let Florida voters feel like they have a voice. Obama, if e were really the bigger man, would do the same despite being down 2 to 1 in polls there (that has nothing to do with who is on the ballot THEY ARE ALL ON THE BALLOT).

Of course she will do anything to win. But don't let that surprise you. Every last one of the candidates from all sides will do the exact same thing. They are all politicians, and will do anything to win. Show me a politician who won't do anything to win, and I will show you someone who will never be President. Think about it… You know it's true.

Obama didn't break any pledges. The accusation is utter crap. He bought NATIONAL ads, which means ads on MSNBC and CNN, and other cable channels. Any play in Florida was unavoidable, and was not an attempt to campaign there. Hillary just wants some excuse to break a promise.

Ew.
Why would anyone want Hillary as president, she's really ugly.
I mean like…we don't want an ugly woman representing us.

Hillary for the lose.
Barack for the win.

How can she call herself a Democratic candidate when she breaks the Democratic Party rule? She did the same thing in Michigan. She is desparate.

Don't tell me this is not a gender and race election.

OK for all you Billary supporters im going to say this once.
HILLARY AGREED WHEN THE RULES WHERE MADE WAY BEFORE THAT SHE JUST LIKE OBAMA AND EDWARDS SAID THAT FLORIDA AND MICH. ARE NOT GOING TO COUNT BECAUSE OF THEM BREAKING THE RULES THEMSELF!!
SHE AGREED!!! AGREED!!AGREEED!!! MEANING SHE SAID YES SHE WOULD COMPLY WITH THE RULES…AND THIS LEADS ME TO MY SECOND POINT..WHERE WAS THE VOICES OF MICH AND FLORIDA PEOPLE NEEDING TO BE HEARD IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!

EXACTLY!!

So ya dont give me that junk about her caring about what people in Mich and FL. think. Give me a break!! THIS IS THE BIGGEST FAIRYTALE I HAVE EVER SEEN!!
LOOOL

Obama 08

Didn't anybody out there read the rules of what the DNC laid out?
They said the candidates can't CAMPAIGN in Florida, but they ARE allowed to ATTEND FUNDRAISERS in Florida. Big difference….That's exactly what Hillary is doing! She's smart to go there and get any funds she can!
Get with the program, Ok. If Obama and Edwards don't want the money, well, they just lose out. That's their fault!

they should kick the Clintons out of the democratic party after this race. why would you basically try to destroy your own party just to further yourself in power. Bill Clinton seems to be so power hungry!

Hey Mark, just to let you know, both Barack Obama and John Edwards are on the Ballot down here. They were not on Michigans Ballot. See, you people just dont have your facts straight, it cracks me up!!

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WARNING WARNING WARNING!!!! Deception of the Highest Caliber Will Robinson!!! Watch this now Guys if the Delegate count stays close all the way to Convention time in August Hilliary will try to have the Rules changed.How you say to get the Florida and Michigan Delegates reinstated which would presumably vote for Hilliary!!!!!SHAME!!!!The CLINTONS are up to there same old DIRTY Tricks
I will support OBAMA me being a bonified Republican!!!

I bet if Obama was coming down here and he was leading in the polls here the story would be totally different!! Hillary is going to win Florida in a landslide!!! GET OVER IT!!!!

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

And Hillary sock puppets…please show me the last time Obama was in Florida…he HAS NOT visited the state since the pledge was signed.

Did half of you read the article? All candidates are allowed to have fund raisers there. And in point of fact, none of them are supposed to be running ads according to the agreement they made, yet Obamba is doing so. I don't see anyone reporting on that.

I agree that by ignoring Florida the Dems are risking alienating some of their constituency. And the candidate who is supposed to do the right thing no matter what (Obamba) is quoted as saying "Florida is just a beauty contest". So he is all about equality… as long as you are equally for him?

OK. First of all, Edwards and Obama are on the ballot in Florida.

Second of all, the pledge they all three signed allowed them to do fundraisers in Florida, which all of them have done.

Thirdly, it was Barack Obama who broke the pledge by advertising in Florida, which was something the pledge specifically forbid. I know the Obama camp say that they asked SC's permission and that they had to do a national buy (right) but nonetheless, the Obama campaign is the only campaign that has broken the rules of the pledge.

And most importantly, the Democratic candidates, all three of them, should be calling on the party to reinstate the Florida delegates. The Republicans can't win without Florida (they have not won without FL since 1924) so why on earth would the Democratic candidates put party rules over the chance to recapture the White House? By going to FL immediately after the polls close, Clinton, at least, is saying to Florida that she as a Democratic nominee cares about Florida and Floridians. I hope the other candidates spend time there after Tuesday as well.

she is desperate am sure she is ready to campaign even in hell if it will give her momentum.

I really do think a woman President would be good for this country.

BUT NOT THIS WOMAN……………She is the Republicans dream come true. They have done there home work ………..AS SHOULD YOU THAT SUPPORT HER.

SCANDAL ' S Lots of them.

Every votes should count especially on the tight races. The DNC rules is not fare for people in Michigan and Florida. We are 51, not 49 states!!! And this 2 states will become a future history to show how the media play a big roles in winning the vote for Obama and finally Republican !!!

Once again, the Clintons have no shame, wil do any thing and say any thing to get votes. No morals and absolute lack of integrity to be in any leadership role! I just feel sorry for New York folks represented by Clinton. Hillary lovers, wake up!!

She has NOT broken any rules. The DNC said they all can do fundraisers here and they all have. The media just makes headlines out of Hillary. Obama has been running ads here and no one says a thing. How one sided. At least Hillary feels our voices will be heard. Obama and Edwards feel they are only going to be the President to 48 states instead of 50. They have made it plain that Florida means nothing. So please get it through your heads. She is fundraising, Obama is campaigning in Florida. So who broke the rules?????

Hillary knows the best. I'm so very proud of her.

BILL CLINTON DUG A DITCH FOR SENATOR OBAMA…BUT HILLARY FELL IN.

As Flava Flav would say to the Clintons is "Your time is up!"

Hillary agreed to the DNC rules and now she wants to have them changed for her personal benefit. This is just another political pandering stunt on the part of the Clintons. They could make a great reality tv show of the this couple. The Clintons feel so entitled, that they have gotten completely out of touch of what really is reality.

I love how these Obama supporters try to spin everything their way and the media just buys it. IF obama wasnt losing so bad in FLorida, you guys wouldnt be whining would you?! This victory from the 3rd largest state in Florida will give us the big MO!

CLINTON 08!

If the Republicans votes and delagates count in Flordia then the Democrats should count. Also why do the republican have a lower number of delagates to obtain for the nomination than the democrats do. Things are not being fair in this primiary. What is fair for the republicans is fair to the democrats. Let's not have anotherr crooked election. Be fair and let the pople pick the President.
HILLARY for 2008

how soon some of you forget what the clinton's did for us! be careful democrats! the right wants nothing more than for obama to get the nomination - they're intimidated by hillary. notice how all the right wingers are "sucking up" to him (all of a sudden). you're playing right into their hands…
hillary '08,
obama '12

Don't be fooled!!

The Clinton's will say & do anything to get elected and the American people are tired of it!

The past vs. the future!

Obama '08

Doesn't count in the primary. Won't count until Nov.

The Clinton's are just trying to draw attention away from the fact they got destroyed yesterday in S. C. by 28 points!!!

Or they want to change the rules the have allready agreed to, which has become expected in their type of politics.

The Clinton's will say & do anything to get elected and the American people are tired of it!

Barack Obama is the only one that can bring us together, move us forward as a party and country, and finally change the U.S.

It is truly the past vs. the future!

Obama '08

You keep thinking Obama is the next president and you will be surprised on nov08 that is exactly what the republicans want us to believe so they can win again

Everyone plays by the rules except the power crazed Clintons !

Everyone I know in FLA. that is democratic is going to vote for Obama
and they are seniors mostly in my family. Come the General
election Obama is emerging in the minds of most thinking
Democrats as a clear WINNER.

MM - January 27, 2008 6:36 pm ET
"OBAMA IS RUNNING CAMPAIGN ADS IN FLORIDA!"

YES HE IS.. IV SEEN IT LIKE 20 TIMES ALREADY! ITS BEEN ON CNN(WHEN CNN GOES TO BREAK) AND LOCAL CHANNELS..

A pledge broken. A prelude to many others she would break as president. What an unbelievable fake.

I know there was a technicality that candidates could have a fundraiser in Florida but not campaign. How do you do that? Does she just arrive and never give a speech? I mean really, if you are at your own fundraiser, don't you usually give a speech that is suppose to motivate your support? And if this is so, wouldn't that speech actually be a campaign speech? While I believe Hillary is splitting hairs, the DNC decision was rather ridiculous as well.

All you Hillary Clinton supporters had better do your home work. Type "Hillary Clinton Scandals" into the google search bar.

To the Democrats: Florida is a swing state and should not be taken for granted. Have we forgotten Election 2000 already? C'mon, things were definitely different if we didn't lost in Florida by a mere 500 votes.

Hillary went there not to campaign but to attend some private fundraising events which were not open to the public.

yes, we needs Hillary for 8 years,

Obama has had an ad running on MSNBC here in Florida for the past 2 weeks. It was a national ad… but it was still shown here in Florida. Isn't that against the rules?

Rick
Port Orange, Fl.

I would just about bet that the same people wanting to vote Obama voted for Bush. Wake up people! It's not a personality contest, it's for commander in chief. Experience matters and she's the one who has it. Go Hillary!

Obama broke the rule. He is running camping ad in Florida even thought yersturday he was saying he is going to say out of it. So who is dishonest now? Where is his dignity? Or it is part of “clean” campaign” – to say one thing, but to do another.
Hillary stated she will try to help Florida voices to be heard. That what she committed to. What Barack is trying to pull?

You don't have a constitutional right to vot ein a primary. Hell, no place in the constitution does it say there has to be primaries. I know it sucks for the people of Florida that they can't help pick the nominee, but you should be mad at your state party officials for changing the date. The Democratic party can do whatever it wants in terms of how it choses its nominee. To claim that people are being disenfranchised or their rights are violated is just wrong. That being said, it is dumb of the party to snub voters in a swing state.

Candidates are not allowed to "campaign" in Florida but allowed to attend "fundraisers." The caption goes on to say Hillary Clinton attended a "fundraiser." She is not doing anything against party rules. To take time out to visit Florida when Super Tuesday is fast approaching shows that she cares about the voice of the people despite the all too real fact that a win in Florida would have absolutely no benefit to her in terms of delegate count. And for the record, I am an undecided voter.

I love the Clinton's… Hillary I am so proud of you. The citizen of Flordia voices should be hear. And all of Obama supporter need to leave Hillary alone because Obama is running ads in Florda.

Obama is running ads on CNN. CNN is a national channel. Florida is part of the nation. That is not the same as campaigning in Florida. Over a year ago the rules were decided. If Florida would have waited 1 week (or longer) they would have delegates. They CHOSE to make their own rules. They CHOSE to lose their delegates. The Florida Democratic Party is the issue, not the candidates (except that HRC apparently cannot keep a simple promise - change the rules if you're not winning)

Clintons cheat again. They are so arrogant to believe many people will not realize she is running against no one! They continue to underestimate American people. Since Bill loves music, let me dedicate these “Police” lyrics to Clintons:
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
Every smile you fake
We’ll be watching you!

HILLARY I LOVE YOU BABE…GO BABE…

WAKE UP AMERICA AND CNN…

MICHIGAN VOTE FOR CLINTON

Obama running ads in Florida but that is ok because the media has anointed him king.

In todays troubled times I trust experience over visions of grandure. As an INDEPENDANT I choose Hillary for 08

No matter what state you are from, everyone's voice should be heard. No one should have the right to stop someone's voice when selecting who they think will lead the nation with the true interest of all Americans! Look around, this is The United States of America, the country founded with freedom at the heart.

Florida my but…she should go somewhere, but not Florida!

Obama is airing add on national TV like CNN that happen to play in Florida. Give me a break this is just to blatant.

1. Obama has run T.V. ads in florida.
2. Clinton, Obama, and Edwards are all on the ballot.
Get your facts staight before you post

You people are ridiculus, all of them are allowed to go there and to a fundraiser….Plus Obama broke the rules first Im in Florida and see his adds on Tv

We need to be heard to thank you for coming and supporting us Hillary.

You notice how its obama supporters ready to jump to conclusions and not to look at facts. You people are hurting obama not helping.

Hello idiots shes not campaigning, calm it down and stop jumping to conclusions. Read the information and the rules and find out what she is doing first. All you people want to do is hate.

OBAMA IS BREAKING THE RULES HE IS NOT ALLOWED TO RUN ANY COMMERCIALS. BUT HE IS DOING SO ALL OVER THE STATE.

THE DNC CALLED OBAMA AND TOLD HIM TO PULL THE ADS. HE DIDN'T AND THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I WONDER WHY?

BUT THE DNC ALLOWS THE PEOPLE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT TO RAISE MONEY IN THE STATE, BUT NO RUNNING COMMERCIALS OR CAMPAIGNING.

SENATOR CLINTON IS DOING NOTHING WRONG. BUT WHAT OBAMA IS DOING IS BREAKING THE RULES THE DNC SET UP. HE IS TRYING TO GAIN AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE BY CHEATING.

congratulations HILLARY..
YOU WILL BE OUR PRESIDENT.

A lot of people that make that make their informed statements here, don’t have a clue what their talking about. I voted early, and sure enough there on the Florida ballot where the names, Edwards, and Obama along with Clinton. Sorry Mark, you’re an Idiot. If it is any consolation you are not alone.

Why didn't Hillary speak up about the unfairness in Florida months ago? She must be afraid that she will lose without it! Hopefully, people are waking up about the sleeziness of the Clintons.

Obama 08, YES WE CAN!

thanks, Hillary for coming to Florida…..attending fundraisers is allowed people…..I voted early and all the candidates are in the ballot…..she is showing she cares for us.

Florida citizens are USA citizens and deserve to be reconized. The true value of a candidate is in the ability to see all citizens as valuable, not just a delegate endorsement. Hillary is a smart woman and sees the worth of all.

you people discuss me. The hatred you all have is sadning. Hillary is not a hateful woman, you are.To all the people out there that continue to bash and call names. It will come back to you all someday. Mom used to say, if you haven't got anything nice to say about someone–don't say nothing. Remember when you were kids, remember saying, stick and stoned can hurt you, but names will never hurt. Lets all stop all this hatred and start respecting and love one another. Lets rid the world of all the hatred. Lets stop throwing stones.We have enough problems in this world. Lets stand together in harmony! I thank you all for your time listening to me.

Ask Hillary who much money did she get in Florida. Ok Ok I will answer not a third of what she went for.

IT'S ALL ABOUT TRUST ! IF CANDIDATES AGREED NOT TO CAMPAIGN IN A STATE, AND ONE OF THEM DECIDES TO THE THE OPPOSITE, IT SHOWS WHY A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING THAT SOME CANDIDATES WOULD SAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED. OUR WORDS SHOULD BE OUR BOND! IF YOU CAN'T BE TRUTHFUL TO A COMMUNITY OR GROUP THAT WE BELONG TO, HOW CAN YOU BE TRUTHFUL TO A NATION OR THE REST OF THE WORLD

Obama is a nice guy and a great speaker…but there's no experience and little substance. I'm a Republican supporting Hillary. She will win most of the states on super Tuesday and will be well on her way to victory.

Hillary is running scared! She abandoned the people of SC that voted for her. She did not even stay back to say thank you to her supporters. Rather, she decided to campaign in Nashville, TN. How ungrateful! Where is the beef ?

If Americans are smart, they will ignore the likes of Obama and Hillary and vote for the real change candidate, Mike Huckabee. He's the only candidate seriously looking out for the best interest of all Americans because of his support of the FairTax legislation that eliminates the IRS.

Rob:

are you saying that the people's voices in Florida don't count?

Hillary is bragging about winning an election when she is the only one on the ballot? Elections for dictatorships are held in this way, and that is nothing to be proud about.

Michigan. Then Florida. Hey Hillary, I hear that Canada doesn't have delegates either … see you in Toronto.

I think hilary will do anything to get what she wants even bring racism into to her campaign but let it be a lesson to her look what happened in SC. She lost big. Better watch what you say and do PEOPLE DO REMEMBER. IS THIS WHAT WE CAN EXPECT IF SHE'S ELECTED!!!!!!

Your anti-Hillary writers need some education. First of all, all three of the Dems ARE on the ballot for this Tuesday's primary. Obama has been in the State many times AND is doing paid ads, despite the DNC pledge. He is breaking the rules not her. Hillary will win Tuesday and IT DOES matter. Florida is home to 16 million people and is a key state for November. Winning Florida is much more significant than SC which Dems can't win in November. I can;t bear how holier-than-thou Obama supporters have become.

if the other two candidtaes are not in the ballot,then who is she running against? what is the point?
there are no delegates there, but she wants to make her appearance, it is always about her.

CNN please report on the other Senators?where is Edwards? where is Obama, where is McCain? etc..

why is only Billary in the news? why so much coverage on her?

everyone needs to sit back, stop and think….at least she has to guts to stand up….were obama is so meally on everything right down to this issue….hes running like poor little me…..feel sorry for me….if you back him in a corner he curls up like a whimpering pup….

listen you illiterate morans you can't campaign but you can attend fundraisers and that what she i doing what about pretty boy Barack advertising
oh I forgot anything he does is just perfect
because he is just perfect
Michigan and Fla should count
screw the rules
what's the difference if they had their primaries early
if it wasn't for Michigan the economy would have never come to the forfront
some of you have too much time and misinformation on your hands

HILLARY ALL THESE OBAMATRONS WON'T HAVE A THING TO SAY ON SUPER TUESDAY…. BLACK FOLKS HAD THEIR SAY IN SC…. NOW THE LATINOS GET TO SAY AND THERE ARE A WHOLE LOT MORE OF US…. AS THE BIGGEST MINORITY, WE WILL BRING IT HOME FOR YOU.

HILLARY 08….
GO GIRL….YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR… THE MYSOGINST IN THE MAIN MEDIA WILL BE KISSING YOUR HEM AND THE OBUMMERS WILL BE WHINING LIKE USUAL.

maybe she'll find her new voice in FL. yawn…….

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!!

What a loser. Florida doesn't count. Anyone tricked by this idiotic maneuver is either a republican or already a Hillary supporter.

So, Florida and Michigan break rules and are aghast that they're held to consequences for their actions. Hillary decides that it's far better to break rules than follow them, and decides to campaign in Florida.

That's what we need, another President who doesn't feel the necessity to follow those darn inconvenient rules/laws.

BO is running ads in NH too, Annoying to say the least. I went to two rallys with Bill Clinton speaking and he never mentioned race or gender so stick it in your ear. Ted Kennedy would be a part of the Washington BO likes? the Establishment? What a piece of work!!! Go Hillary!!!!!

thank you Hillary for coming here to Florida, we want to be a part of this election, it's horrible for anyone to say that Florida does not count, shows you where people's hearts are in this country! Thank you are reaching out to all of America not just the states that will benefit your efforts as other candidates are doing!

CNN plactically gave the nominations to Obama and Mc Cain with all the free airtime.They ought to wait til the votes are in

Does anybody remember OJ

she is not breaking any rules. she is attending a fund raiser. thats ok by the dnc rules.

Which rule has she broken? I thought the Obama campaign has been running ads on cable TV and nobody said a word about it.

Hopefully she will retire soon and knit sweaters or something harmless to the U.S. taxpayer. It is time for the "old guard" to step aside.

Obama 08

it is so sad to me that some people believe Hillary left her name on the MI ballot to "give people a voice". She didn't campaign here and it was all just one big sneaky trick.

The reason she's in FL right now is because she's getting desperate, and needs another fake "win" to stop the bleeding

It is all about the American people who are struggling right now. Senator Clinton at every stop talks about her plans for America in detail. She has the strongest ideas and plans to make America great again, bring our troops home and to get America out of the ditch Bush has driven us into.

Hillary is a phoney.

I am a lifelong Democrat and I will never, ever vote for another Clinton. How dare they try to cheat their way to the White House by stealing delagates that they didn't earn. This was the final straw. I hope she has a good time in Florida.