(CNN) – Democratic sources supportive of and regularly in touch with the Clinton campaign describe what one calls "a huge wave" of sentiment that Bill Clinton "needs to stop."
The sources - who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject - act as either unpaid advisers or surrogates for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Interviewed separately, they agreed that the former president's recent headline-generating statements "hurt more than helped" his wife's South Carolina campaign.
His comments criticized as racially insensitive, the verbal sparring with Barack Obama, and his "scolding" of the media are "distractions," say these Clinton supporters. Hillary Clinton, says one, "needs to take and be the lead."
The former president has long been renowned for his adept political skills. But he is "missing a beat" and has "become tone deaf" about the dynamic he has brought to his wife's campaign, according to one source who has known both Clintons for decades.
"Something has happened," says the source. "He just wants to help her too much, or maybe protect his own legacy too much."
Another source, who worked in the Clinton administration, called it "unbelievable" that the former president linked Barack Obama's South Carolina victory to Rev. Jesse Jackson's wins in 1984 and 1988 in the state.
Though Clinton campaign had invested considerable time and money in South Carolina, the former president's remark was interpreted by some as an attempt to dismiss Obama's win as an expected outcome in a state where more than half of Democratic primary voters were African-American.
The introduction of race as an issue in the 2008 Democratic contest has caused angst and anger in the Democratic Party over the past few weeks - including what one source described as an "angry" phone conversation between the former president and Sen. Ted Kennedy just after the New Hampshire primary.
In the phone call, Kennedy expressed his alarm that race had been injected into the campaign to the detriment of the party.
Kennedy and his son, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, today endorsed Obama's campaign at a Washington, D.C. campaign event. They were joined by Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late John F. Kennedy, who endorsed Obama Sunday in a New York Times editorial.
There was no suggestion from the sources critical of Mr. Clinton's recent campaign appearances that he should be sidelined, only that he "depart from the headlines and center stage."
Former President Clinton, with an approval rating of over 80 percent among Democrats, is seen overall as a potential asset, said these sources. But he needs to be his "summer self," said a long-time Clinton supporter - when he made fewer headlines, and focused on his wife's resume and policy proposals.
There was also unanimous agreement on the part of the critics that the only person with the sway to change Bill Clinton's high-profile role is the candidate herself, Hillary Clinton.
The Clinton campaign was not immediately available for comment.
From CNN Politics
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There isn't one new comment or quote in here. Slow news day?
Let's see if CNN posts this:
"The first line was simply, 'They said this day would never come'," says Favreau. "Even when we do speeches to African-American crowds, it's hinted at and it's understood. It's not hammered over the head."
says Favreau. "You always hope that the person can match the lofty moment that the writer dreams up. To have someone who can do that makes it a joy to work with him."
Sensing the hype, Favreau catches himself quickly. "I looked at the Edwards people in 2004 and thought they were such Kool-Aid drinkers. Now I'm one of them myself."
Sure..Im sure this "advisor" was someone from the Obama camp!!
"You've been hoodwinked. You've been had. You've been took. You've been led astray, led amok. You’ve been bamboozled." – Malcolm X
"They're trying to bamboozle you. It's the same old okie-doke. Y'all know about okie doke, right? ... They try to bamboozle you. Hoodwink ya. Try to hoodwink ya. Alright, I'm having too much fun here. ... " – Barack Obama
The best way for the Clintons to protect their legacy is to fully stand by and support Barack Obama when Obama becomes the democratic nominee.
"Something has happened," says the source. "He just wants to help her too much, or maybe protect his own legacy too much."
Ya think?
I just watched the Kennedy endorsement speech for Obama. WOW!!! What an inspiring moment for the Obama campaign.
I think that it's still a very steep climb for Barack Obama to get the nomination. But, I'm HOPEFUL.
Obama votes "present" in the Illinois state Senate; he also had a tendency to change his votes after roll calls were tabulated on important pieces of legislation.
The unusual practice also offers a relatively painless way to placate both sides of a difficult issue. The actual vote stands and the official record merely shows the senator's "intent."'
Certain intentions predicated the "present" votes, and they also motivated Obama's attempt to engage in retroactive revisions of his initial intent to support or defeat pieces of legislation some would deem controversial.
All this begs a question: what did Senator Obama intend to intend when he was casting votes in the Illinois state legislature?
I live in Illinois and support anyone but Obama. He has been useless to us as a US Senator. Go Hillary!
And in the process... lost my vote. I have been disgusted with their kind of dirty tactics against Obama. Some Latino voters should re-think about their support of Hillary, she cannot even finish anything without her husband. I am a minority voter and Obama inspires me a great deal.
As a Democratic super delegate, Bill Clinton would be much more effective in leaning on all of the other 795 super delegates to vote for Hillary.
The nearly 800 super delegates are worth 4 Floridas and will most likely decide the Democratic nomination due to the closeness of the delegate count so far. Bill could win 4 Floridas for Hillary and not be obtrusive to the public.
It's a win-win strategy. Bill stays out of the public eye and avoids unfavorable distraction while bringing home the equivalent of 4 Floridas.
No need to whine about MI and FL regular delegates not being "counted" when you capture the super delegates!
Democrats, wake up to the real selection process going on!
It's abundantly clear who is running that show, and it ain't Hillary.
Finally Hillary's team are waking up to reality. It has been an unfortunate and disturbing part of Sen. Clinton's campaign. Hopefully, she'll have a sit down with Bill and say..."Listen..."
Bill can do what he wants, Hillary can do what she wants....Obama will win.
Bill and Hillary are just like "Schmeigal" in The Lord of the Rings.
They are salivating, drooling, lying, distorting, and attacking.
There egos are on display for the world to see. Not pretty.
I am hopeful that Barack Obama becomes president. With him, this election is about US, and what WE can do for our country TOGETHER!!! In short, Barack isn't running for president, WE ALL ARE!
With Hillary and Bill, this election is about THEM, and THEIR EGOS.
Bill can do what he wants, Hillary can do what she wants....Obama will win.
Your right Hillary! Stand by Bill as you said sunday
Bill is not doing anthing she is not aware of.
You do have more experience at voting the wrong way, costing us over a trillion dollars.
Hillary voted for war with Iraq
Hillary voted for war with Iran 2007 (She did not learn from Experience)
Hillary Economic Stimulus was off the mark, then changed it???
Obama's Stimulus plan was on the mark with Congress.
Hillary is now pimping the LAtino Vote as she was the Affrican Americans'. Now, South Carolina White and African Americans and some latinos have rejected her old status quo race baiting style of politics.
Besides her anti Democratic votes mentioned above, do we as a country want a divider or a uniter?
Who has the most to gain in either position?
Obama 08, the ((United)) States Candidate.
Look where we are now being divided in many ways.
Want more of?
Obama 08
The damage is already done. Here's a quick analysis of the mood in the party:
We have taken a reality check!! Thanks for reminding us–both of you–how divisive and damaging YOUR politics can be.
No matter how well liked Bill is–we don't need or want another 4-8 years of rehashing his Presidential indiscretions–plus a blunderbust of new attacks on Hillary and Bill's activities since they left the White House.
The nation has more important things to do than have a President and First Husband–who are constantly defending their prior actions–and generating "tabloid" drama on a daily basis.
Let's start fresh!!
You can't get around the fact that it would be a co-presidency if Clinton were to get the nomination.
America needs ONE strong president with integrity and vision.
The past vs. the future.
Obama '08
I say let's keep it going Bill! Please, get out there and keep rabble-rousing for Hillary!
Anyone but Hillary '08!
LOL Good Luck getting him to shut up. If Bill does not go out there and speak to the people how will they know to vote for him? I mean his wife Sorry.
I must say that Bill did make the headlines a lot in SC. Now we move on to here in FL where I live, and Hillary will take this state. I will see if the media covers this hudge victory she will get here.
Obama is a good speaker but I do not know of his details of how he will pay for all of his programs, etc. If America wants a good speaker with no experience then we should elect Obama, but as a black male, I am not buying that stuff. Super Tuesday here we come.
And you Clinton supporters are excited about the idea of him running around in the White House for the next four years???
Let's move on already.
"If you can't control your own house how are you suppose to run the country"-Michelle Obama
Keep waggining that finger Bill! You tell 'em! Don't stop talking Bill! Please! Who cares about those irrelevent black voters! They don't know what's best for themselves!
So far over years I always voted for republicans. But this time, if Obama wins the primary , I am going to vote for him. He is only one who can unite America.
First Choice – Barack Obama
Second Choice _ John McCain
It's about time. He should never have even started making those offensive, non-presidential statements. The damage is done and I hope the voters never forget what transpired these last weeks even if Hillary manages to put a muzzle on Bill.
Wow...sounds like Bill is out of control. Can ANYONE reel him back in? LOL
CNN, do you think Americans are morons or robots?
Shame on you CNN. You've lost your credibility
Yee-Haw!
Time to muzzle Bubba!
I want a President
NOT a Co-Presidents. We are a country and not a company that we need a CEO.
oh give me a break not this supporter I just voted early in Ga for Hillary
Asking Bill Clinton to stop lying and cheating is like asking a zebra to change his stripes to spots. It ain't happening. In case you haven't noticed, Bill wants back into the White House more than Hillary does. These two power hungry people have their oversized egos in overdrive. Anyone that thinks that they genuinely care about this country is dillusional.
Anyone But Hillary '08
I agree... Every single thing out of Bill Clinton lately has hurt Hillary's chances. I have been a supporter of Bill Clinton, but I think he's completely out of touch with the people today. This isn't the early 90s anymore. What worked back then won't work now. If he keeps going like he is, he will kill Hillary's campaign.
anonymity, unpaid advisers or surrogates for hillary ...... campaign had no response sounds like something from the past. this presidential race is about the future . spin and deception . wake up america . go obama.
Bill seriously needs to stop. I know he's desperately wanting to gain votes for Hillary but despair often leads to destruction and in this case Bill may actually cost Hillary the win. I am a Clinton supporter but seriously Bill, just keep your mouth shut!
Should it be surprising he is hurting her campaign when he lies and speaks half-truths? If you honestly believe his attacks have any merit you should check out Politifact.com. He should really sit on the sidelines for the rest of the campaign season.
I was an ardent Clinton supporter until they started what has been typical of the George W. Bush camp. I have been anxious for a change of attitude, direction and divisiveness of the country and here my previous favorites are implementing the same politics of destruction.
I'm now 100% a Obama supporter.
I have enormous respect for President Clinton. But now, with the media showing such enormous pro-Obama bias, even Bill's best intentions will be misinterpreted and made to reflect back on Hillary. I notice there has been no scrutiny of Michelle Obama's speeches in South Carolina. She's had pretty much free-rein to make as many overtly racist remarks as she wants with absolute impunity. But Bill is another matter, and for the sake of his wife's candidacy, he will have to watch every word that comes out of his mouth. Even innocent comments will be twisted and made to appear racist or somehow unfair. I hope he will continue to support his wife as is his right. Just with more vigilance as to how his comments will be distorted and misconstrued in an effort to discredit him and Hillary.
Step back Bill. I think he misses being President. And with the Misses in there, he can be President # 2. Leave here alone Bill. Hillary can handle her own battles and will do fine if wins, both domestic and foreign...
It's important to tell the truth about all things that are important, especially if they have an impact on us, on our country. It's also important not to attack our rivals unless we can back up our remarks. Attacking rivals can also send mix messages so I'd be careful.
Bill is a very smart guy. He knows the impact of his words. But he said it anyway because he doesn't want his wife to be a president. He know Hillary better than anyone else. May be he ruined his presidential status to help this country.
If they are real advisers, they need to tell them directly not in the public. Looks like they do not have the Clintons in their mind.
What has Bill done that is so bad? The media continues to portray him as this out spoken, lash out at everyone, kind of guy. But when you watch clips of his so called "Lashing out" at the media, he is doing anything but lashing out.
No.....I think the media needs to stop!
If Hillary is elected this amoral jerk will steal the headlines since he will have the platform to spew his arrogant nonsense ....don't believe it? No one can deny hIs past indicates he thrives on it.
Its sounds like President Clinton doesn't need to worry about being negative it looks like the skeletons are starting to come out of the Obama campaign their
so – called slum lord friend was just arrested a few hours ago .And this story will only get bigger .Really President Clinton was right this has been a big fairy tale and the News Media is the one that created it .Everytime anybody questions Obama then they are playing dirty politics .All Candidates will spat look at Romney and McClain but their spouses are not a former president so they get off the hook .Obama might be a nice guy but we need more than just someone standing up there saying change and hope we need action and people who know what to do because the oval office will be a huge mess for whoever takes over .
Bill Clinton shut up?? Impossible!
His mouth will sink the SS Hillary!
Honestly, this primary has gotten completely out of hand largely in part to the race-baiting of the Clintons over the last two weeks. I'm sorry that things have digressed this far, but I think that the Clintons' true colors really showed through and that we shouldn't be fooled into thinking it was Bill's devotion for his wife that started all of this.
amen!
This is crazy talk
They're no better than Bush. It's the same regime family of philosophy.
We can smell more terrorists on the verge of Amerika....
Good luck.
Kill PNAC.
911truth.org
The legacy is over and so should the Clinton's be over. Enough of them both. Just goes to show that one needs to think who would be President heaven forbid if Hillary were to win.
I have an entire family that is going to vote for Hillary Clinton in our primary in March. Hillary will carry Texas. I don't know where these so call experts get all their baloney, but Bill Clinton has not turned off me because of his remarks. The media started the racial issue. Started right on MSNBC and CNN picked it up and ran with it. I am a liberal democrat in a conservative state and if you think that Senator Kennedy's endorsement [except to a very few people] means anything dowm here you are out of touch with reality. I had the privilege of working on the JFK election . Ted Kennedy has a right to endorse anyone he wishes, but I think he is dead wrong with this one just like he was with Kerry. Look what it got Kerry.
I completely agree. I like Bill and voted for him twice, but he needs to step back and tone it down. Like many Dems, I'm starting to lean towards Obama.
Bill is a very smart guy. He knows the impact of his words. But he said it anyway because he doesn't want his wife to be a president. He know Hillary better than anyone else. May be he ruined his presidential status to help this country.
They're right. I'm going to be sorely disappointed if Bill's tactics prevent Sen. Clinton from getting the democratic nomination. It certainly looks like that is the direction they are headed.
The Clintons are about to implode as feared and Bill in his desperation is not ashamed to stoop low and draw the race card. The question he should be asking himself is if he plays the race card now how does he intend to achieve victory in November. It should be clear to him that African America have deserted the old leadership he is depending on, so a victory using divisive tactics will only deliver a fractured platform to his wife. The results in November for Clinton will be like what she experienced in South Carolina if they achieve victory following on the back of a fractured party.
A sane advice that President Clinton probably needs to follow. . .
Bill's involvement in Hillary's campaign is nothing more than the venting of a guilty conscience.
I totally agree Bill Clinton needs to stop. By what he has done this past week I understand Hillary may have lost support.
Bill Clinton started talking bad after I got my ballot to be mailed for Hillary Clinton but there are others in other super tuesday states that may have changed their minds.
Bill Clinton: A legend in his own mind. I think even the Democrats are sick of Bill and the wife is wearing very thin.
GO BILL!!! THESE GUYS ARE WHIMPS, IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE BILL YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE REPUBLICANS.
HILLARY LOST IN SC BECAUSE OF THE BLACK TURN-OUT NOT BILL. HILLARY IS STILL THE FRONT RUNNER WITH MORE DELIGATES.
GO HILLARY!!!
Bill is so high-profile, no matter what he says and does about anything (even if unrelated to Hillary's campaign), he will be in the spotlight. I believe he should have been "reigned" in a while ago, and his popularity has backfired in a way on Hillary. I would love to see her get the nomination WITHOUT (using) Bill. And it saddens me too that there is so much hatred towards them.
i used to have lots of respect for both Bill and Hillary Clinton. they put up with a lot of controversy while they were in office. i even defended them to friends and family who thought that they were corrupt and immoral during the 90s.
i'm tired of defending the Clintons from themselves.
Bill's loose cannon act is sanctioned by Hillary. it is designed to inject race baiting and divisiveness into the election. it is not just plain wrong, it is also extremely bad for the Democratic party. the Democrats cannot allow the Clintons to lead them into the past, not any more.
I can think of one good reason why Bill is so vocal about injecting himself into Hillary's campaign – he knows that she's his meal ticket. He has a *lot* to gain from sharing the White House with his wife, & he can smell the sweet savor.
As for her early slogan, "Ready to Lead," I would say that this recent episode has only highlighted her LACK of leadership. Or should I say her lack of PROPER leadership! When *other people* are demanding that she take the lead in *her own* campaign, it becomes obvious that she has let other people take charge. That is definitely NOT a quality I would want or admire in any president, and it is completely contrary to her claims about herself!
Her "experience" has failed her.
As the old saying goes: "Hubris diminishes wisdom."
What is going on with this blog , the messages are not posting.
We need Bill Clinton's voice to see the real Obama, not the media-darling Obama.
Hillary can win the presidency on her own merits. Bill's ego is dangerous. Hillary is patient and loving in expressing gratitude for Bill's support, but now she needs to take charge and tell him to step back. Bill could never dampen my support for Hillary, but I worry about others not so dedicated to my candidate.
bill clinton knows exactly what he is doing. Nothing that leaves his lips has not been calculated by he and hillary.
It's a crying shame that the media bias against the Clintons is in such full throttle. Seems that Obama can have all the old dogs in the Senate campaign for him, his wife, Oprah, anyone he wants. But to hear everyone on there and other sites, Bill needs to shut up. I'm sick of this double standard.
Unfortunately Bill Clinton, once a great President, has come off as a whiner and a stoker of racist fires. Hillary's now has a running mate in her husband. I say the Clintons had their run at the White House, they were 8 years, it's time for new energy, new ideas, and a new way of doings things. Sorry Clintons.
Umm every news outlet is running how Bill went too far with his distortions. It's not just CNN. Take the blinders off.
I don't miss Bill.
I was interested in a Hilary Clinton candidacy early on, but I feel like both their behaviors is pretty troubling. Why can't HIlary fight her own battles? Why does she need her husband to do it for her? What happens if she becomes president, will she send her husband to take care of things? If she's such a strong woman, she should handle her campaign herself and focus on changing politics, not making them dirtier. And as far as what Clinton has said about Obama or any of the other candidates – lets do what he says we should do with Obama..."look at his record"...the last time I looked at Bill's record, it pretty much characterized him as a liar. Don't believe what an impeached president has to say.
Shame on former President Clinton for making such a statement referencing Jesse Jackson. Not only did it imply that his candidacy was a joke, but it injected race as the defining rationale for his win in SC. I am disgusted by him.
For years, as an African American, I admired Bill Clinton for having the most diverse administration regarding race/nationality that this country had ever seen. I was in my late teens/early twenties during his "reign."
However, as a Democrat, I was really surprised at the Republicans giving the highest positions within US history to those of African descent. I thought, "How sad it is when a Republican president who has expressed total apathy regarding the Black community is color blind enough to have as many appointed (not elected), African American's at the highest levels in history in his administration.
This is tragic that Bill's legacy goes down like this. I will never forget that statement ever.
Don't trust them there "Clintons" a/k/a "Billary."
CNN you need to stop with this bias reporting. Unless you are going to do the same critique of the Obama campaign this just needs to stop. it's really irritating and unfair.
I think both Clinton's need to stop. They are the biggest liars and hypocrites in Washington. HIllary wouldn't have a chance if it wasn't for Bill. And Bill Clinton flat out lied under oath on National TV.
If you want to know how they handle foreign policy issues, it's simple, they ignore them.
The Clinton's refused to allow our soldiers armor in Somalia (Black Hawk Down), they stood by and debated the definition of "genocide" while 500,000 innocent men, women and children were slaughtered in Ruwanda. Bill Clinton later admitted that 5-10k marines would have saved most of those innocent people.
And don't forget, Hillary already had a shot at healthcare, it was an abysmal failure and only wasted taxpayer money.
Brush up on your history people, the Clinton's are bad for America and they have a policy of high spending, high taxes, big governemnt and hiding from foreign policy issues.
Even if Bill Clinton "steps back" now, we will not forget the horrible, sad image of a washed up has -been who is desperate to grab POWER once again.
It is not about what's best for the country with Mr. Clinton, it is not even about Hillary....it is about Bill Clinton.
If Hillary should get elected, it will be far too late for us to stop this has-been from forcefully (and against the laws of our country, I might add) dominating our lives for the next many years.
Oh, American. Please, please wake up.
Bill is trying very hard to get his third term in the White House. It is wrong- the US population ruled against this years ago.
I completely agree with the supporters referenced in the article above. Over the last week or so, I've lost track of who is running for president..Bill or Hillary.
She needs to take a stand and Bill needs to act like the "spouse" instead of a Running Mate.
For Clinton supporters:
Anytime the media airs anything that's not positive about the Clintons, they are called the anti-Clinton network. The Clintons aren't entitled to nothing but positive coverage.
Anytime Obama voices a complaint or concern, you call him a whiner.
Anytime a black person supports Obama, you call them racist.
Anytime someone endorses Obama, you say it doesn't matter.
Obama and his supporters aren't perfect, but please take a step back and look at what you are saying. It's very polarizing and disrespectful.
Bill Clinton needs to stop?????? This couple, running as co-presidents because they complement each other so well, needs not only to stop but get out of the way, so somebody else will run the country the way it should be run without schemes and calculating hypocrisies.
Hillary was instrumental to Bill before and during his presidency. I think it lends credibility that he is repaying the favor, at a time in his life when he doesn't need to do anything. But everyone is right he should stick with a 100% positive approach, some of his recent words & tone have been disappointing.
I think a lot of potential Hillary supporters wonder if they would be voting for Hillary or Bill. I don't want a President of the United States to have to ask her husband what to do in crisis. I think he wants his job back.
Everyone come over to Obama – this is the REAL deal! I was in South Carolina...this is a movement...a great time to be an American....a great time to support a candidate who will bring new leadership and a freshness of ideas to the Country! The time for change is NOW!
Obama '08
Bill Clinton can be a wonderfull help to Hillary if he would just remain positive and the rock star that eveyrone wants to see. This is hillarys campaign. Not his.
Hillary has the greatest endorsement of them all with Bill Clinton and he should take everyones advise and just remain positive. Let Hillary battle with Obama's record if she sees fit.
This is why I am voting republican. Obama hasnt done much to convince me he has the strength to lead either. He complains when someone challenges his record. Whether it was Clinton or Edwards. And this Rezko thing could be very damaging to him.
I support Obama 100%, because Hillary, with her Rovian, swift-boat style attacks (straight out of George W Bush's playbook) has proven that she has nothing new or worthwhile to bring to the table.
A vote for Hillary is a vote for war with Iran, and a vote for 4 more years of the same fear mongering nonesense we've been dealing with so far this decade.
I think former President Clinton looked petty in South Carolina. I do not want the country crippled for another 4-8 years with partisan bickering and that is what I think we will get with the Clintons. I think he made Hilary look weak, that her husband had to do her dirty work and he looked small. As Jon Meacham (editor of Newsweek) said, "Nothing will bring the GOP together like Hillary being the Democratic nominee". I agree 100%. Let's move in a fresh direction, with the hope of moving our country forward. I was torn between the two before South Carolina, but after seeing how both Clintons acted there, I am now 100% an Obama supporter.
I think the damage has already been done. I never backed Hillary's campaign and have been behind Obama from the beginning. I'm Latina and find these racial statements shameful and appalling. For the record, I've voted the Democratic ticket for the past 28 years but if Hillary wins the party nomination, I will vote Republican for the first time in my life and I doubt I'm alone on this. I detest the thought of going that route but the only Democratic candidates I find acceptable are Obama or Edwards. I hope people eventually realize that the Clinton's 'sense of entitlement' does not mean we have to give her a turn in the White House because things will simply remain status quo and that just won't do anymore. I can't abide her politics and to top it off she has run a dirty campaign and whined whenever she was slapped down for it. I have no respect for her whatsoever.
Hopefully, McCain will be the Republican choice. I can live with that.
Ah! let Bill shoot his mouth off- It shows the Americans his and his wife's true colors.
I have to agree. I am a HUGE supporter of President Bill Clinton. However, I really want to see a President Hillary Clinton in 2008.
Although I do not feel President Clinton has done anything more than actively campaign for Hillary, the pro-Obama Media bias, as others here have mentioned, will continue it's ferocity if he doesn't back off a bit. Although, at tis point, what can be done about the media bias? they have clearly made their choice in this campaign. I think it is shameful that they provide such overwhelming FREE media coverage of Obama...up to and including Ted Kennedy's whirl-wind speech.
What NEEDS to happen is that Obma needs to be called to the carpet on ISSUES, which so far he has been loathe to discuss. Perhaps he has great ideas and a great plan to achieve them. However, I watch political news all day long and have yet to see him elaborate on any plans fr his great "change".
Sen. Obama, you need to answer the questions that are being asked of you!
Cliff CA
I guess the media made her vote for the war in Iraq and Iran 2007.
Check for yourself
With experience we learn
Did she learn from her experience OKing the first war, Now Iran.
Media hsd nothing to do with this vote
Obama 08
SC sent a strong rebuke to old style status quo politic
the Change is bigger than Obama,
Change is not reflected in Hillary's record over the years
She Demonized the GOP party
That's working together
Obama 08
I personally am glad that Bill is speaking up for Hillary. Lord knows she has stood by his side. That says something about her and I would love to her be the president.
The media is doing both candidates a disservice by not focusing on issues. The public needs to make a choice not based on media created frenzy
Seeing Bill Clinton like this , I am reminded of Michael Jordan's third comeback – He still had some moves, but he had clearly lost the magic that made him truly great.
I agree that Bill should sit down and let Hillary handle her own battles. I know that he's excited and wants to support his wife. But he's been seen as a little too aggressive in his efforts. How is Hillary going to be president and Bill is there to do all of the talking for her? He has also gotten a little nasty this time around. I agree with others. It only shows us that the Clintons are in it for themselves. They are a power couple and in their in it to win it! Don't be fooled...The Clintons will screw anyone who gets in the way of what they want!
Obama 08!
Clinton has always been this guy. He and Hillary are god parents to the politics of personal destruction. Democrats are just acknowledging it now because it has been turned on one of their won. People who make statements like Robert saying this mimics Bush are kidding themselves, This is straight from the Clinton handbook on how to divide and conquer. Remember, Bill never got 50% of the vote, the idea he is some loved figure is another lie stared by his internal people and fostered by an willing, adoring media.
Mrs. Obama is not a former president that was impeached for lying. Clinton #1 (Bill) did Obama a huge favor (in Dem circles) by driving the Kennedy people into Barack's camp. Yes, I know, Clinton rounded up 'her own Kennedy' to strike back...but this very act only serves to point up the 'business as usual' which is now been exploited as the Clinton machine's chink in the armor.
And Obama has possibly delivered Team Clinton a critical hit they won't be able to lie their way out of....now how much is ole Susan McDougal getting paid for keeping her mouth shut??
How comes the news media has only focused on Bill and not Obama's wife with her remarks. Bill isn't the only one campaigning for their spouse. Just like the news media uses Hillary Rodman Clinton but never Barak Hussein Obama. Is Barak Obama the next Pied Piper the way he's sucking everybody in to follow him.
Cliff,
I read numerous left leaning blogs, including ones that are decided pro-Hillary. So, please, tell us what these so-called racist remarks of Michelle Obama were? You don't cite any examples that others could go back and look at the facts. Otherwise, you have no right to complain about the supposed pro-Obama media. Please tell us FACTS about what you think they have omitted.
Either she can't control her husband, or he is doing her dirty work. Either way it's bad for her.
Is this how we all can expect him to behave if she is elected? Will he pop off and take shots at foreign heads of state before or during summits and meetings?
If she can't control his mouth while running for office, how does anyone expect her to do it if she wins?
Clinton has always been this guy. He and Hillary are god parents to the politics of personal destruction. Democrats are just acknowledging it now because it has been turned on one of their own. People who make statements, like Robert, saying this mimics Bush are kidding themselves, This is straight from the Clinton handbook on how to divide and conquer. Remember, Bill never got 50% of the vote, the idea he is some loved figure is another lie stared by his internal people and fostered by an willing, adoring media.
Jon Favreau (Obama's speech writer) in an interview:
"The first line was simply, 'They said this day would never come'," says Favreau. "Even when we do speeches to African-American crowds, it's hinted at and it's understood. It's not hammered over the head."
Favreau. "You always hope that the person can match the lofty moment that the writer dreams up. To have someone who can do that makes it a joy to work with him."
Sensing the hype, Favreau catches himself quickly. "I looked at the Edwards people in 2004 and thought they were such Kool-Aid drinkers. Now I'm one of them myself."
A kool-aid drinker? Ha! Ha!
Let him out for a while longer! We've missed that self-righteous, indignant finger-pointing and bloviated red face! We all know he's going to run everything behind the scenes anyway to rehabilitate his mediocre reputation at this point. If she gets elected, he'll be the silent leader because this woman is not a strong leader, and she doesn't have the first clue about unifying and moving forward. (She just happens to be the most divisive political figure in recent history and the mistress of gridlock).
Amnesic Clinton cocktail drinkers: Why is it we are still dealing with all the same problems we were prior to Bill being elected? Why couldn't Bill get a sitting VP elected up against the current Chimp in Chief if his presidency was sooooo wonderful? Seems to me we would have wanted to keep going forward with all that dreamy stuff you seem to recall. Where were your votes then if you thought it was so great back in the 90s?
Ya right, Hillary. You are so not an agent of change. Sorry, no do-overs! You need to be stopped, too, Hildebeast Bottom (feeder) Clinton!
Without Bill Clinton, Mrs. Clinton would not even be a presidential candidate! The issue is not whether Bill is hurting his wife's campaign. The undeniable reality is, being Bill's wife helps her campaign in every way.
The real issue is, to what degree can he help her campaign.
Whew, I will do my part, but I don't know what I will do if Hilbill wins the Democratic nomination. I may have to NOT vote, or vote Republican! We just Cannot afford 4 more years of Bill in the white house!
Bill needs help! He's been screaming for it for yrs, funny how you libs can't see that...
I for one am not comfortable with Hillary as more than my feelings before do I believe Bill might be pulling the strings in the background. I am not sure who is really being elected anymore.
OBAMA 14 YEAR FRIEND REZKO ARRESTED
OBAMA 14 YEAR FRIEND...REZKO ARRESTED
HEY WHERE IS CNN??? LOL
Obama is the one who will say and do anything to win. he is instigating all of the problems and dividing the party, not the Clinton's
The Clinton campaign is clearly in a downward spiral.
The Press need to stop down grading Bill Clinton and for that matter Hillary.
What is going on is Politics....Stop making this a big issue and taking it away from Hillary....The Press is really making more out of this then it is. And if Obama cant take it then he needs to get out of the race.....
I think highly of the Clintons. Hillary is so experienced and has extreme smarts that can only benefit the United States. I think that CNN has so many anti-Clintons that is all media can do is trash them. The laughs and attitude CNN protrayed on Saturday with the South Carolina results is a huge problem with the entire race problem. Why is it ok For Barack to be messed up in the slum lord business? Why is ok for president Bush to be an alcoholic? Why as soon as the Clintons cough wrong they get trashed? Come on CNN! All I can say is Hillary will get my vote!
Best Comment i have read
"Bill is a very smart guy. He knows the impact of his words. But he said it anyway because he doesn't want his wife to be a president. He know Hillary better than anyone else. May be he ruined his presidential status to help this country."
Yek! Hillary's in trouble.
I earnestly want Bill to stay around so he can drag Hillary down the drain each and every day. I am hoping he can start saying Obama's win in Iowa and South Carolina were because Oprah came out with Obama earlier..
I think this family now looks like Michael Jackson being Married to Britney Spears...can you see the chaos?
So either way, Hillary is toasted: With Bill beside her, she GOES DOWN. Without Bill, she can't campaign effectively, she has no style, no substance...where is the 35years of experience?
Sound surprising? We'll its the truth!
Traditionally, former presidents have kept their opinions out of the press once they left office and acted as private advisors when called upon. I wish Pres. Carter and Pres. Clinton would avoid partisan politics, keep quiet and focus on their charity projects.
Who are we kidding? Of course RACE is an issue! So is GENDER! Being politically correct is one thing...but let's not fool ourselves!
Should Hillary Clinton win the nomination, I WILL NOT vote for her. We have short term memories, and the spectacle they created in South Carolina, was a reminder of the drama and political warfare of the last 15 years. We need a true change agent, with a vision of hope and untiy.
Obama has my vote!
Pro-obama? Obama-friendly news? This Rezko thing is a total non-starter and yet it was the lede today on CNN. Where's the news about Hillary and Wal-mart? Nowhere, so stop giving me this 'the media is friendly to Obama' junk.
This isn't 2004, and Obama isn't the same as Kerry. And despite the failure of the latter and Gore to win the general election, they did get the party's nomination. To try and characterize the Ted Kennedy endorsement as negative is a futile effort in denial. This is something the Clinton camp -desperately- wanted, and Ted made a very emphatic choice against them.
Gene, you talk about where CNN is getting its "baloney"? All exit polling in South Carolina indicated that Bill Clinton's antics in the state had a negative effect on voter's decisions. The state that Bill worked the hardest in, resulted in an absolute blowout loss for his wife. You can stick your head in the sand and hold up a sign blaming the media all you want, but the fact remains that the Clintons messed up big time, and are now going to undergo a dramatic campaign shift in tactics.
Nothing diminishes the prospect for an eventual female commander-in-chief more than the spectacle of when the "going gets rough"(as in the state of the world on a daily basis) she will have to call in her husband to "protect her from the bullies". Aging in the presidency, and the supreme arrogance of Bill Clinton no longer surrounded by his private guard of lawyer handlers is revealing the fatal flaws in his character are much bigger than his charisma to the blind and the myth of his master politician instincts.
Keep up the great work, Bill! Anything that sabotages the Hillary campaign is okay by me.
I support Hillary, but Bill needs to stay out. It's becoming very negative, and will hurt in the general election.
The other 2 spouses have made extremely racial remarks, "We can't make John black," said Eliz Edwards and barely a note of it gets discussed. Michelle Obama has been even more directly racial but her words do not garner any dissection at all. Shame on the media for stalking the former Pres and spinning everything he says as racial!
I think the charge that Bill Clinton has made racist comments about Obama is absurd. His remarks have been entirely in keeping with the normal give and take one expects in a political campaign. What we have here is a situation where Obama's strident supporters in the press –as well as conservative commentators who have always hated the Clintons–are creating a fiction designed to deflect any criticism of the Senator from Illinois. We have come to a sad state of political correctness which will only worsen if Obama is nominated. .
There are times that I am not sure who is running for President. Is Bill running again? We do hear from the spouses of the candidates however Bill speaking in front of groups seems to be more about HIM and how is this relevant about HER.
So one wonders with a Hillary White House – will it be the Bill and Hillary show?
With this in mind, we have to strongly think if this is the best candidate... or not.
Billary is really hurting the whole process.
I totally agree with negative news! Shame on CNN and all those CNN news reporters! Try your dirt on another runner and leave the Clintons alone for once.
The Clintons have never been about America. They have never been about the Democratic party. There were never about Arkansas. The Clintons have always been, are now, and ever shall be 100% exclusively about the Clintons. Period. If there's one big reason I lost my feelings for them it's because of what never happened in the eight years Bill was prez. In a word, his entire presidency was a fantastic opportunity wasted...trashed...burned. It could have been so much different. Most sad, indeed. They've worn out their welcome. We're tired of them. They reek. Please open a window and let a fresh breeze into this place! Obama '08!
Lance...give your head a shake!!! And just how did his ruining his "presidential status " really help the country, by leaving an opening for another Bush??? Yeah that helped. Please!
Do you suppose there is some internal competition going on in the Clinton household and Bill has realized that if Hillary becomes President, he will have to take a backseat? Do you think he could be deliberately tossing the race?
Bill Clinton knows exactly what he is doing. He's a Rhodes Scholar. He's not stupid. People have been telling him to tone down for weeks and he said he wouldn't. Now it's clear he's clueless and his behavior has backfired.
I'm grateful. Because we're now seeing the true Clinton colors. Arrogant and out of touch with the electorate.
In an article in Times Magazine a journalist writes that Kennedy's endorsement of Obama is a signal to the other super delegates that it is okay to back Obama and that they no longer need to be afraid of the Clintons.
Now what does that tell you?
Sorry Hilary – tears don't work on this voter. Step down and save your dignity and spare us the "you're only important to me now that I want a promotion" platitudes.
Is it possible that Bill is deliberately trying to sabotage Hillary's campaign? After all, their entire married life has been devoted to achieving Bill's political goals. Can he handle the role reversal?
CLIFF CA...
Would you mind quoting some of Mrs. Obama's "overtly racist" remarks?
I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO OBAMA PAST ,THE TRUTH IS COMING OUT, WITH HIS WRONG DOINGS IN ILL, NOT WHO I WANT TO RUN THIS COUNTRY,
I agree with the these advisers 100%. As a white SC Democrat I was totally turned off by Bill Clinton in the last weeks before the SC primary. I had been undecided, but after seeing Bill wagging his finger at a reported I was so reminded of all the things that I did not like about his time as president instead off all the things I did like about it. This should have been Hillary's campaign not Bill's attempt at a third term. SC has enough problems without the implied racial issues that Bill interjected into the campaign. We are not the raciest state that so many outsiders seem to be so quick to believe. Yes, we still have issues, but at least we know that and are will to try to change that. We don't need to be used and have the issues exploited by politicians.
I had a chance to see Hillary, Edwards and Obama the day before the primary ad the excitement, hope and pure joy of the crowd at the Barack Obama event was like nothing I have ever experienced before. Like I said I had been undecided until about the last week, but my choice to support Barack was cemented by Bill's overly aggressive campaigning and the choice was affirmed by the excitement of the crowd and the message of hope that I heard from Barack.
Ted Kennedy has just sent a loud, clear message to all Democrats: You no longer have to fear the Clintons, they will no longer control our party. Feel free to follow your better nature and support Barack Obama. The time for a new generation of leadership has come.
Like thousands of disenfranchised former Republicans in Texas, I support Obama with my campaign contributions, my voice, and my vote.
CNN has moved over 30 minutes of Kennedy endorsing Obama while covering less than ten minutes for Hillary.Is CNN Obama media or they are serving the American people.Shame on CNN!!Shame on Candy Crowley and the entire CNN team especially Wolf Blitzer who will be covering it more and more in the situation room standby you will see what am saying.
Hillary said that she is in it to win it. Winning this election is important, but at what cost? I have supported and appreciated the Clintons for many years.
Over a year ago, I got a "I miss Bill" bumper sticker from the Clinton library. Yesterday, I scrapped it off of my truck.
I think the Republican 'smear swat team' is behind this growing "complaint." They will do anything to hurt a possible Democratic nominee. I think they want Obama to be the candidate because I believe they think they can beat him. It's getting tricky out there. Beware Republican swift boaters, they never sleep.
It really saddens me to see how many americans will vote for this team of white trash! Go Obama!!!
Negative; Bill Clinton is on a right track! No need stopping for "Media" reasons! Keep Up the good Work. Hillary is a Front Runner and continues in all aspects.
Ted Kennedy endorsed Obama today; thats Obama's bone to bury! Hear tell, Ted's on 3.5 liters/da. on the Rocks. Martha's Vinyard never looked rosier!
The American People thru history have experienced periods of Trial and Error; Need We More? We'll be paying for the last ONE long after G.W. !! Innovations may be better accompolished thru the hands and knowledge of the Experienced Pilot . America, two Choices, Slim and None!
Welcome to the Clinton Campaign. They are reading from the Rove playbook. The best message we could use to send to these folks...would be to vote for Obama.
However unfortunate it is.........Hillary will make a much better president then any of the Republicans. The sad truth for America......electing a republican means at least four more years of the idiotic Bush policies. If you doubt me...listen to their debates and stump speeches.
CNN has covered over 30 minutes of Kennedy endorsing Obama while covering less than ten minutes for Hillary.Is CNN Obama media or they are serving the American people.Shame on CNN!!Shame on Candy Crowley and the entire CNN team especially Wolf Blitzer who will be covering it more and more in the situation room standby you will see what am saying
I don't think he is capable of stopping! This man is a loose cannon intent on having a 3rd term as Co-President-
Wonder if his self control on the campaign trail will be like his self control while President?
Obama 08
Who watches CNN??? This is the station that talks about the death of an actor for 48 hours strait last week. This news seriosly changed my life. Come on, show some real news that affects Americans. I feel sorry for those who think that's news worthy. Oh, don't forget to praise liberals and bash conservatives. Wolf is the biggest joke. But treated like a god by liberals.
This is all drama. They tried a strategy. When it backfired, now Bill is made the scape goat. Does anyone believe Bill made all those comments and attacks without a strategy. If the strategy worked, they would not be talking about it.
Gene in Texas. I will do everything I can for an Obama win in Texas. I'm looking forward to the competition.
Obama can deliver Texas to the Democrats in the General election.
CNN:
It's time for you to stop making former President Clinton look like the bad guy. Face the truth. Most of the African Americans who chose Obama in South Carolina chose him because he is a black man running for the highest office in the land. Sentiment aside, no one is touting the accomplishments of former President Clinton when he was in office, for example how he left the nation with a surplus of funds that have been depleted since the Bush administration took over, or how the United States enjoyed eight (8) years of peace world-wide and was considered a world leader regarding relationships worldwide.
He is correct, and when all is said and done, you and other media outlets like yours will be apologizing for your ignorance and insensitivity. I watch CNN because I know there will be something negative said about the Clintons, and it makes me feel good to know that in the near future you will be saying "we were wrong."
By the way, if you notice, those who are solidly in the Clinton's corner are unwavering, they are there and will not be moved regardless of what has or is being said by he media.
As for Senator Edward Kennedy, and some of the other Kennedy's endorsing Obama, does that make a difference???? I don't think so.
I am a Democrat....and I will be voting foe Hillary !!! I do believe President Clinton is trying too hard to help his wife and should just be close for support, in a quieter way.
Hillary has what it takes to be President! I think the "town hall" meetings are her best course of campaigning. That is where Hillary shines !!! That' s where you truely see the real Hillary. She does well with out a stutter, in that envoirment !!! She is extremely knowledgeable ona all the issues most of us are concerned about and more.
The problem with BILL that he is so convinced that he can get away with anything,
as he did in the past, that now he has lost any restraint. And this, added possibly by his sickness related problems, has clouded his skills as a politician !!
Tired of the media's pro-obama biased remarks and anti-clinton remarks. Are we that foolish to believe that the president who left us with a surplus is hurting Hillary? The problem is the media is twisting his words to compliment their pro-obama bias. Don't be fooled folks, Bill knows what he is doing it is just that the media is pro-obama but they don't fool us voters.
I am amazed that people accuse Hillary of "swiftboat" type attacks! Are you blind to what Obama is doing? He is no better! They are all the same! His wife is not better or less critical of Sen. Clinton than President Clinton is of Obama.
Last week during the debate, correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it was Sen Obama who threw the first punch, right?
The press has given Obama a FREE RIDE here. He is not required to answer questions in detail – all he has to do is trumpet CHANGE. If you look at Clinton's and Obama's policies they are virtually to same. What is the big change he is going to make? Someone, please tell me.
South Carolina was a special circumstance due to the black voter population. Let's see what happens Super Tuesday.
Hillary '08
Hillary would make a fine president. But a considerable majority of this country is tired of the petty bickering that has largely been fostered by her campaign. Do the Clintons seriously believe that Obama supports Reaganomics? Of course not. Bill Clinton acts as though we all owe it to Hillary to elect her - almost like invoking the "divine right of kings." I'm a life-long Dem, cast my first vote for president for LBJ in 1964, and have supported every Dem candidate for president since then - but I am having serious doubts as to whether it would be good for the country to have Bill as "first spouse."
CLIFF CA...
and by that, I mean DOCUMENTED proof... not spin and propaganda! If you don't like Obama, that's your right, but don't make up stuff. For that matter, any of you that want to post anything negative about ANY candidate or surrogate, back it up or shut it up.
he lied in office and he lies now. go obama.
does any intelligent person really think bill hurt hillary? it's clear that the SC had to do with race:
both white candidates received 70% of the white vote/23% black vote
the black candidate received 78% of the black vote/20% white vote
obviously, cnn can't report this because it's not pc to do so.
why did white support for obama drop? was it because michelle said something? no. again, it was about race.
Maybe he subconsciously does NOT want to be in the White House again, riding her skirt tails or otherwise.
Gene from TX....
You might want to take a good long look at your values. "Reality Check" as your candidate would say. Why would you/anyone in your family really vote for Hillary Clinton? What would be your real point? We ALL know who Bill and Hillary Clinton are. What else could be going on in your heart? Sad....how very sad. So many of us want to move on from the past. Let's all move on from the past....... We can have a better more moral, more uplifting day after so many years with disappointment and disgust and anger and frustration. The Clintons may wear the colors of our Democratic party, but they only play for themselves.
Heck, Gene.... If it served their purposes, they would throw YOU over in a hot minute....just to get what they want. Open your eyes.
gene:
I couldn't agree with you more! I'm from Texas and my entire extended family is voting for Hillary! Family in Ft. Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston will be voting for Hillary. We will then have a BIG TEXAS BAR-BE-QUE!
I think Bill C is being used as their scapegoat. The media and the commentators have helped to misconstrue, distort, confuse, exaggerate and what Bill C has said. They have helped to fuel this discord and they seem to be enjoying it.
Cliff from CA, of COURSE the media scrutinized Pres. Clinton's comments more closely, he is a former TWO TERM President for crying out loud! I voted for him both times, and am still in absolute shock over the "Jesse Jackson" comment. I am starting to wonder if Clinton is, subconsiously or not, trying to derail his wife's campaign. I mean, he is an astute, experienced politician, and that comment was so outrageous. I'd love to know how CCN is "misconstruing" his words by simply putting a camera on him.
If those close to the Clintons want him to knock it off (and I would guess they would have come out swinging if they felt he was being unfairly maligned), I'm guessing he needs to knock it off. I would love to know, though, who has the ability to reign him in.
Unreal. Even with EVERY woman in this country hypnotized to vote for Hillary due to gender, the Clinton SLEAZE will bring her down...Phew, I'm glad I'm one of the women who uses her own brain! GO OBAMA.
What sources? Who's reporting this? Are you sure it's not a Republican swift-boater? Wouldn't the Repubs just love to get Bill Clinton out of the picture? Isn't this a good way to do it? Don't believe everything you read in the paper; you can't trust the media either.
I think that Bill is a strong supporter towards Hillary. Since he has already been in the same situation that Hillary has been in, he know what routes to take to help her improve her campaign. He may be just a bit over helpful, but he is trying to to maintain that competition in the next election. It may help out in the long run.
IT IS A SAD DAY THAT THE MEDIA THINKS WE THE VOTERS ARE IDIOTS. YOU (THE MEDIA) HAVE IN ALL AREAS TRIED TO DESTROY HILLARY CLINTON. BILL CLINTON DID WHAT HE NEEDED TO DO TO SUPPORT A VERY WELL QUALIFIED CANDIDATE (HILLARY). WHY NOT LOOK AT WHAT OBAMA AND HIS CAMP HAVE DONE TO DESTROY HILLARY? YOU THE MEDIA MAKE THEM SOUND LIKE ANGELS OF CHANGE. FORGET THAT.
YOU HAVE TURNED OFF QUITE A FEW AMERICAN.
DON'T LISTEN TO THE MEDIA LISTEN TO YOUR HEART EVERYONE. DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY.
Don't matter. Damage is done. Country doesn't need another Clinton term. Hopefully they will just drift quiety away into obscurity.
Are they going to throw Bill Clinton under the Bus now? when will it end...
Bill Clinton isn't the problem but the media continues to make him the problem. This country has bigger problem such as the economy, healthcare, housing crisis, and immigration issues. When are we going to wake up and realize its the economy stupid.
I voted for Bill, now my vote goes to Obama!
Sorry Bill, you don't get a 3rd term.
The Media, dose not like Bill Clinton. They will go out of their was to blast Bill. Obama, Edwards, and their spouses gets all of the free ride. Obama, took a cheap shot at the Clintons, Saturday during his speech in SC. "However" the Meida did not say a word. Every time the Clintons, open their month they get blasted. During a Obama, endorsement Ted Kennedy,blasted the Clintons, this is unfair. What more do you want. The Clintons, should respond back to all of these issues.
Bush-Clinton-Clinton-Bush-Bush-Clinton?
That would be 24 years of two families ruling the country. It sounds a little more like Pakistan than America to me. It's time for a change. Obama for '08
For those of you who feel Bill and Hillary accomplished so much, let me add one more thing. The Clintons were instrumental in getting George W. Bush elected twice. If Bill had campaigned for Gore half as hard as he's campaigning for Hillary, Gore would have won the one more state he needed (any state that Bush carried going for Gore instead of Bush would have been enough) and been elected in 2000. The same is true about 2004. Unfortunately for Gore and Kerry, the Clintons already had 2008 marked on their calendar and a Gore or Kerry victory would have meant postponement of her dream to rule the United States.
Remember: George W. Bush – The Clinton Legacy.
I liked Bill when he was president and I have nothing against Hillary. I think they are good politicians. But I think what the last couple weeks have highlight is that they are the pro in politics. Spinning and twisting. Nothing from the clinton's camp is unplanned. I think Obama breaths a fresh air to american politics. I think Clinton might still win the Dem nomination, but Obama has my vote as at the end of the day, I want to be sure I have given hope a chance.
I, as a Republican, but even more importantly as an American, am upset by the Clintons' campaign strategy. If I were interested only in a GOP victory in November, I would keep quiet, and watch the Clintons steer their party to defeat. But I'm more interested in the welfare of our country. Even if the Clintons lose in November, they will surely increase the bitter partisanship and dysfunctional polarization that paralyze our federal government and body politic today. Even though I am concerned about his overall readiness, I really like and admire Obama. He seems to be a good and decent man, very smart, and genuinely committed to a common positive vision for our country. Please, my sister and fellow democratic citizens, don't let the Clintons and their ilk slime this good man. And I confess to "injecting race" into this race by feeling proud of our country that Obama is clearly a legitimate candidate for President. If he deserves to win and does win, what a wonderful manifestation to ourselves and to the world that our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution still matter to us.
I think the Clintons have had some mis-steps over the past couple of weeks. Seeing their African American base slip away, just because they were running against a black candidate, could not be swallowed by them.
The South Carolina vote was expected. People say only 80% of the black voters voted for Obama, which I dis-believe. I believe it would be close to a 100%. But there is a reason behind it, which is racial pride. The Clintons should have recognized that and moved on. Re-framing Obama as a "black candidate", simply bought the establishment democrats into the picture, in a way that was detrimental to Hillary.
But the constant adoration of Obama and his speeches and the constant talking down of Hillary probably took a toll too. Even now, the press is not asking the tough questions to Obama. He is still having a free ride. As somebody pointed out above, the role and speeches of Michelle Obama, pretty virulent ones at that, have not been examined by the press at all. Why is that ? Are the partisan media-people afraid that their "golden boy's" sheen would be tarnished by publishing inconvenient aspects of the Obama campaign.
This exact kind of situation prevailed during the run-up to the Iraq war, where the adoring media, simply gave a blank check to the Bush people, by not asking the tough questions when they should have. I see a coronation of Obama, as already having taken place in the media, with most of the arguments being strongly tilted in Obama's direction and constantly depicting Hillary as some kind of a bad person. Sorry state of affairs ! I give a Grade F to the media for this.
He looks hung over half the time
Bill needs to shut up. He can not legally have a third term so he is attempting
to get Hillary elected so he can be president for another term.
Problem is Bill has lost touch since all the speaking engagements where he
has expanded his wallet. Keep Bill on the dinner circuit and save America.
Vote Obama.
I support Romney; however Obama will get this due to politically correctness..
Double standards are at play here with Obama...
Just wait folks, see the violence in africa right now? Wait, we will pay for all of it....
We gave our own country away to ignorance people...
I was on the fence between Hillary and Obama until the Clintons started with their desperate, underhanded tactics and word-twisting a couple of weeks ago. Their dirty politics have made me shudder to think of the pair of them in the White House, and pushed me firmly into the Obama camp. Even if they get Bill to heel now, I won't be going back. I've lost whatever respect I ever had for Hillary Clinton.
Our country desperately needs a new leader – but not that kind.
oh no all the democratic s have left this blog I just voted for Hillary in Ga
I agree Bill has went too far. I admire him very much but not as much as I did a few weeks ago. The cost of his attacks were evident at American University this afternoon.
The Clinton campaign resembles something being run by a Lee Attwater or Karl Rove. We've had enough of this type of campaigning. It has pushed me into the Obama camp.
to Gene – What it got Kerry was the nomination of his party. That's the goal, isn't it? After that, they have to campaign against the other party. I am an independent voter and have voted both parties in the past. Obama is the only one from the democratic side I will consider.
and to Cliff – His wife Michele does not carry the same weight that Bill Clinton as a former president carries. She is not going to get the exposure that he gets. He should truly know better and most of his own party has been doing everything they can to reign him in.
And I truly deeply believe that indeed the Clintons are a tag team, good cop – bad cop, who will do anything anytime anywhere to get back into the White House. I think that they truly believe that they "deserve" it. And until Obama entered the race, they were convinced it was all theirs.
why would Kennedy back Obama???? Well, probable because he is an old white guy who could not stand to see a " woman" take over the oval office!!! Also he was probable jealous as hell of Bill when he was in the whote house. Wake up People
and smell the " coffee"?????
Clintons – Better Politicians
Obama – Better at inspiring generations and creating hope for those who have lost theirs in the past 8 years.
Neither Clinton has said anything racially sensitive or racially motivated. It's the media dredging all this up. They need to stop this. They have done nothing but drive a wedge between the people and the Clintons. Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, all the hosts of those shows seem to hate the Clintons and they keep feeding the people lies and misconceptions. It's ridiculous and I will never watch these stations again because they are true.
Bill should not stop. His is the VOICE she found in NH.
What I don't understand is why Bill gave the congradulations speech than Hillary. Who is running for President?
To the previous comment,
This is a newsworthy subject, reporters must report on all sides of the campaign, and report on EVERY newsworthy occurence, good or bad. Just because this story mentions negative campaign news does not mean that CNN is not credible. Americans themselves must evaluate what they believe these events mean, so no, CNN probably does not consider Americans drones. Also, CNN itself is staffed by Americans.
It's too late! Bill crossed the line! No going back! Shame on you Bill!
I liked Bill's approach. There are two types of Democrats- ones with backbones, ones without them. When we let the ones without one pick our nominee, we let them pick the only person in the Democratic party who could lose to an incompetent President like George Bush, John Kerry.
I am black and i have supported both Bill and now Hillary over the years.I have lots of faith in Hillary and i want her to win because she has been proved and tested.She can lead this country to economic recovery and i believe her heatth plan can work.
But i am starting to get very dissappointed with the comments comming from Bill Clinton that appear to be intended to appeal to racist sentiment especially the comment about Jesse Jackson.He clearly crossed the line there and that was very discomforting for me, my family and friends everywhere.
I still support Hillary but ....BILL PLEASE KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT if you cannot find anything useful say.JUST KEEP OUT BECAUSE YOU ARE SPOILING THE CAMPAIGN!!!!!!!!
Nothing will bring the repugs together more than a inexperienced nominee for dems. Look at Kerry, he didnt have a chance. Obama is likeable, but not winnable sorry to say, he will lose if nominated.
Vote for BILLary??!!
Hillary wants us to believe in her... I think its telling that the first "woman" president has to rely on her MAN to help her through. Just like after her loss in South Carolina, "On Day One", it will be Bill Clinton in front of the cameras!
So Sad... I really wanted this to be a fair duel between her and Obama. I wanted to make a choice based on their policies. "BIllary" has LOST my support.
Honestly, I used to like CNN but everyday I am more and more disappointed with the bias they are showing for Obama. I like how every little thing about Hillary has come out and every thing she or her husband have said have been used against her. She has been the front-runner for a while so pretty much anything negative that can be said about her has come out. When you think about it, how much do we know about Obama? I have no clue what he will do the second he gets into office and that is kind of freaky. There has been barely any negative coverage of Obama because he is the "underdog." I cannot support someone who votes "present" on tough issues. I like how this fact has been completely forgotten by the media but one vote/statement by Hillary is exemplified. Hillary got so much steam for how she voted on the Iran Revolutionary Guard bill but yet no one even mentioned the fact that Obama didn't show up to vote for it! This is ridiculous and needs to stop.
I support Romney; however Obama will get this due to politically correctness..
Clinton is bad, but she seen right through him and his racist, muslim background. I am only sad this America won't see this until its too late..
Political correctness (double standards) at best...
If this is what they have to do win the nomination then how far will they go in Nov.
The rebuplicans will have a field day and McCain will win and we'll have Bush 3.
If she brings up this Resco guy from Chicago in the next debate then I hope he will say two words "white water" .
I've been a Billary supporter and have no problems with the Clintons as far as policy goes. However, with Karl Rove and the Republicans begging the Democrats to nominate Billary I suspect that it will be pretty ugly in the general election. I'm now with Obama. Besides, if the little spat between Billary and Obama is any indication of the kind of administration we would have under another Clinton, I don't think she would be very effective when congress is this closely divided.
HE wants to get back into the White House too badly ... it's not about his pet candidate! Even the Billary campaign gets it! I hope their voters do ... fat chance.
OBAMA'08
Gene...Kerry got swift-boated by Republicans. He took to long and was too docile in rebuking the false claims against him. I was strongly an Independent voter beginning in 2007. Now I am strongly an Obama supporter. His message and tone resonated with me. As the Clintons became more divisive in their political campaigning, the more stronger my support for Obama became. Unfortunately, many leaders in the Democratic Party felt uneasy about the tone of Hillary's campaign as Bill Clinton took the lead. Instead of Hillary taking control of her campaign to get it back on message, Bill Clinton and his comments spoke for Hillary. Hillary did find her voice New Hampshire, unfortunately for her it sounds like Bill Clinton's voice. Oh wait a minute! It is Bill Clinton's voice!
If Barack Obama wants to say that the Republicans had all the best, new, ideas for the past 15 to 20 years, then President Clinton has a right to make a comment. Clinton and his economic policies wiped out the recession that grew at a rapid pace under Reagan and Bush. If Obama supports those ideas from Reagan and Bush, then heaven help our great country and this new recession!
To those of you are saying you have changed your vote..... change your name. The same names have been saying over and over and over that they have changed their vote.
WHERE IS JAMES CARVILLE WHEN WE NEED HIM??? Bring James to the advisor table!
I agree that it is POSSIBLE Bill will turn people off. But I also agree that the Clintons are smart and politically savvy. Surely they know what they are doing.
Clintions seen right through Obama; however politically correctness hurts everytime..
Way to go!! America was once the great place on earth...
What does it matter ? It is certain that either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama will win the Democratic nomination. But neither of them can possibly win the election. Allow them to fight it out this term, the next pesrident will be a Republican.
The media has choose their favorite and start spining!!! Please let the American people decide who should be and will be the best president for them!!!!!!!!!!
People deserting the Clintons because they think they are " Racist " WHAT !!!
How soon people forget !! I thought we were voting for change against the last 8 years !!! We are all getting off track here. I do believe Obama is a fresh face {so to speak } And I agree with a lot of what he says, but his ideas are not so different from Hillary's , the only big difference is that she has the EXPERIENCE and he doesn't. And if you think that doesn't matter then vote for Obama .... and hold on tight !!!!!!!!
Before people suffer to much more angst over the Clinton's brand of hardball, they should read Paul Krugman's column on the subject.
If Obama thinks that Billary have been tough on him, he has no idea what actually being a Democratic president would be like in an age when onservatism has ceased to be an ideology and has become a particularly destructive form of mental illness.
It's symptoms are all too familiar. A morbid fear of change in any form. A visceral hatred of those who differ in any significant way. And an obsession with material possessions that would have made King Midas blush.
And into that maelstrom of madness, Democrats are asked to cast Barack Obama and to trust that personal civility will suffice as both shield and sword.
You are afraid for people to hear the truth about Obama....
If Hillary wins the nomination I will vote republican!!!
Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton
How does this represent change?
Keep it up Bill!
Obama can use all the help you want to give him.
Ron Paul !!!
Bill, who is a disgrace, surely did nothing his equally disgraceful wife didn't approve.
Who cares about REZKO?? Was Obama arrested? Bush/Cheney and Clinton/Clinton have been linked to some of the most crooked people in the history of this country.
BUSH = ENRON
CLINTONS = White Water, etc.....
I'm so tired of the Obama supporters (and media) who feel they can say anything (and they do), and at the same time they bash the Clintons. Hillary has REAL experience and Obama is just hype. I, like many other Clinton supporters, will vote republican if Obama is the democratic candidate running for office.
I voted for former President Clinton twice, he needs to step back and let Mrs Clinton do her thing. Mrs Cliton is running for president not him.
I voted for Bill in '92 and '96. I too saw Bill Clinton as being a candidate and president that actually cared about the black community. But after seeing his antics in NH, NV, SC, and culminating with the 'Jesse Jackson' shot after the primary... Now I'm beginning to see what non-democrats have been telling me for years about the Clintons. I believe they will do or say anything to win. I think this campaign for them is about power and not about the needs of the country.
Their behavior in SC was reminicent of the Bush/Rove attacks on McCain in 2000!
I originally supported Hillary and then went back and forth between her and Obama. After this last episode with Bill Clinton, I made up my mind for good to support Obama an h ave put one of his bumper stickers on my car. I don't know if Bill made those comments with or without her knowledge, but it leads me to believe that he will interfere in her running of the presidency and we will be getting co-presidents if we elect her. I have admired her for years, and feel like writing her an e-mail that if she "dumps the chump" I (and many ohters) will again support her. However, I know that willl not happen, and I am now 100 per cent in the Obama camp and will work to get him nominated, and then elected. He is brilliant and inspiring, and as much as I would like to see a woman president, I no longer believe Hillary is the person to make that achievement.
It doesn't make sense if you're an Obama supporter to comment on this ticker. If you want to comment about Clinton being a Clinton supporter than you've alright to comment.
Look at what happened to Obama's friend Tom Rezko who got arrested today. That would shut up lot of Obama;s supporter. What HC said was the truth.
Hillary 08!
If Hillary, not Bill, is running for president, then she needs to run alone. We've heard enough from Bill, he is ruining the campaign and we want to hear from her, not him. Send him back to Harlem!
The fact that the Clinton's still garnish a vast array of support shows how out of touch with reality that the electorate truly is.
As with the Clinton Legacy, a victory for Hillary is no longer inevitable.
Developer linked to Obama arrested. Obama bought land worth 300,000.00 less than the market price from this developer. Way to go for the CHANGE. CHANGE happens and it is in the AIR too.
Regardless of the Clinton's intentions on getting Bill to run the campaign, he is not running, and that is no way to conduct himself as an ex president, and leader. No matter how much he loves himself or Hillary or how much he wants Billary back in the white house, their staments which are but false, and low ought to stop. the Billary campaign got to get with it, the way they conduct politics is old, dishonest and does not help this country but creates division. They are the ones that started the whole race gender issue as they fear their status quo may be falling apart. They fear change, because change is not good for their personal political and economic gains, even when it is good for the country.
I am not surprised if they come up with some made up story about Senator Obama and SEnator Edwards. That is all they know, how to make up stories and get away with so much at the cost of the people of this country.
Another bad judgement call for HILLARY!! How many more bad judgement calls does she need to make before all you BILLARY lovers realize that her experience as a Washington insider is effecting her judgement!!
SHE WAS WRONG ABOUT BILL AND SHE IS WRONG FOR THE COUNTRY!!!!!
"Nothing will bring the GOP together like Hillary being the Democratic nominee"
It looks like Dubya agrees.... now the FBI decides to arrest the "slum lord" "linked to Obama" the week before "super Tuesday"
We now have the Willy Horton of the 2008 campaign.
Bill isn't angry today..
It's not surprising that CNN would go to press without full citations for the "sources" of this rumor. Incredibly lazy. This is Drudge journalism and this should be considered substandard practice by CNN. Unfortunately, it is all-too-common practice.
I'm not surprised Clinton's campaign wouldn't comment. Good for them.
I want to hear the back story on this one. Hillary must be pissing off everyone behind the scenes. Long time hollywood support, union support, black support, Kerry, Kennedy – all of her allies – have all jumped ship at the beginning. Why? Whats really happening to her support? Thats the real story. None of this is pro-obama. Its all anti-hillary. Saying this – I fully expect a republican to win now – whoever the republican nominee is. You can bet on that!
He definitely needs to check with Bush the senior who never demonized the opponents of his son. That is a sure way of earning both the respect and admiration of the American people. His statement such as Roll of dice, fair tale, HRC more than Mandela, Gender and Race, Jess Jackson, and God knows how many ….led to drama. I am off to write a book entitle “The Fall of Bill Clinton”
A VOTE FOR BILLERY IS A VOTE FOR HIS 3RD TERM......DOWN WITH THE KING and QUEEN
If Bill Clinton thought his wife was so awesome how come he couldn't stay faithful to her? He's coming on too strong considering his past treatment of his wife
....this all makes me want to puke.....does no one remember the good days of the 90's when everyone was working and we actually had a balanced budget!!!!
I think this country could do much worse than having Hillary and Bill in the White House. Look at the mess in the white house since they left!!!!!! Wake up people!!!!
Hillary Needs to Stop, too.
THESE TWO ARE SO ANNOYING. I DO THINK HILARY WILL BE SOME WHAT OF A POWER HOUSE THOUGH. WHAT WILL SHE DO TO PREVENT THE USAGE OF ATOMIC THREATS IS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW!
I have to agree. None of the other spouses have gotten as involved with the campaign as Bill Clinton has with Hillary's. I think his personal feelings are getting too much in the way. As simplistic as that sounds, I think it prevents him from thinking strategically. He's been too much at Hillary's side, as if he thinks she NEEDS him to be there to help. Consequently, it makes her look weaker than the other candidates.
The rest of the world already understand Americas party system. With Obama as president, we will throw them off as we continue to lead the world in a new direction. America has too many enemies and we can not fight or lead our enemies if we are disorganized. The last thing the world expects right now is a true UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Well, lets unite behind Barack and present the world with it's next wonder! Barack Obama.
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Wake from your media slumber and YOUR own personal denial..
Once upon a time in this country’s LIBERALS and DEMOCRATS were so hated, you want to run into a hole when you identify yourself as a DEMOCRAT...
I remember phrases like
PP LIBERALS
BLEEDING HEART LIBERALS
Code words like SOCIAL PROGRAMS used by the so called conservatives of this country to fire up their base...
BILL & HILLARY withstood all the heat during his presidency...
Since the republicans have no valid policy position to complain about the Clintons, they went for personal scandals that have absolutely NO LEG whatsoever.
Bill made it OK again to defend yourself against overzealous republicans, he gave you voice as a democrat, but now you want to throw them out the door after you all TURN on them.
BILL & Hillary has my DETERMINED support and will vote for her in the primary
IF OBAMA wins the primary, I will write in HILLARY in the GENERAL ELECTION...
I WILL NOT VOE FOR OBAMA, Absolutely 100% NOT...
YOU CANNOT HIDE BEHIND RACE if you get Criticized for your record and qualification
AND don't even think I am WHITE; NOT EVEN CLOSE...
SO Get over the CRITICIZM... TOO BAD
Everyone worrying about a nomination is a waste of time. The good old boy Washington beltway based electoral college will put in the person they want anyways. You think those stuffed shirt WASPs are going to put a black man or a woman in the White House, wake up. It would be a threat to the status quo and that is one thing they do not allow.
Democrats should really ask themselves, do we want to take the wheel of this country and deal with the out of control spending, a huge deficet and the quagmire that is Irag (and lets no forget Afghanistan, but I guess its not as glamorous). If a dem gets elected they are a one termer and then the republicans step back in and continue on with Bush's whacked out direction.
Encourage and support 3rd party systems. Eliminate the electoral college and then America will see some real change. We are doomed to mediocrity as long as we have a two party system that defines politics by their party line and in their narrow view of what is best for you.
Dear Anonymous,
Have you been living in a cave the past 15 years. Hillary's and Bill's transgressions are legion.
PLEASE NO, DON'T STOP BILL! WHY STOP ? THE MORE HE TALKS, THE MORE WE HEAR VENOM AND THE MORE DAMAGE HE DOES TO HER CAMPAIGN. WE NEEDED TO BE REMINDED OF THE 90'S THE VINDICTIVE NATURE, THE YEARS OF STALEMATE , THE BICKERINGS, THE YEARS OF SUBPOENAS AND FILE DISTRUCTIONS, THE ENDLESS INVESTIGATIONS, THE DIVIDE AND CONQUER, THE RED AND BLUE STATES......... SO PLEASE LET HIM GO ON. THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY AND NOTHING ELSE, THERE SHOULD BE NO RED OR BLUE STATES BUT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND IF YOU HAVE BEEN PART OF THE PROBLEM, AND STILL EMBRACES THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, YOU CAN NEVER BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
if the tag team of bill and hill get back in the white house, do they have to bring the dishes and silverware etc. back?
Is it me or did we all miss it? We were so consumed by President Clinton’s comment that we missed what his wife failed to do. That is, “Thank,” the almost 150 thousand folks in SC who voted for her. I listened to her speech and found zero gratitude for all the people in SC who campaigned on her behalf. Is this the kind of person we really want in the White House? A person who ignores us when she does not get her way?
It is two for one with the Clintons – They both need to step aside and let history judge their effectiveness. Their political machine needs to be taken to the nursing home for some reflection rather than to the White House for an another history re-write opportunity.
Candice ! Candice ! Candice ! Have another sip of Kool Aid .
No don't stop Bill !!!
Let him keep reminding all of us why we don't want another 4 or more years of a Clinton in the White House...
Best
Troy
Las Vegas
Power to the people!!!
GO OBAMA 08.
the whole world waits !!!
Bill managed to create Billary, where we no longer know which one wants to be president more. I was watching from the sidelines, open to whoever won before South Carolina, yesterday I went to meet with the Obama campaign and picked up yard signs and bumper stickers for myself, kids and friends. I can't bear another 4 years of this angry, partisan, warmongering dynasty crap. If we want a King or Queen we can go back to England.
Obama showed he is above the Clinton attack machine and the politics of the last 20+ years. I am 100% behind him now.
So true. No matter how much one may like Bill Clinton – he is NOT the one running for office (this time). I read somewhere that folks wonder how much he will try to be a part of the administration if his wife is elected President (not the ill-will Hillary got when she tried to push health care, etc. as the First Lady). The office of President of the United States needs a firm and powerful INDIVIDUAL – no one should be second guessing the President (should Hillary Clinton win) and wondering if Bill is really pulling the strings.
It only hurts the potential first woman President to have her hubby so out-spoken and prominent in her campaign (now.) We would not want the history books to list the Presidents with an * by Hillary Clinton's name.
* aided largely by former President Bill Clinton.
The first woman of become President needs to be seen as totally in control. And, as an article I read the other day stated (no matter how unfairly), if Hillary could not control Bill back when he was the philandering President .... how do we know she could control him when he is First Hubby?
People; there just really isn't that much good news for Hillary right now.
Her lead in the big states is shrinking fast, she just suffered a blowout loss in SC, all the big endorsements she'd love to have are going to Obama... and now, her own campaign advisors are criticizing her husband.
Don't shoot the messenger.
I have voted democrat in every election, with the exception of one time voting as a registered republican for a county election. In the past, the Clinton's not only excelled at polarizing the supporters of the two major polical parties, but now they've managed to polarize members of the democratic party. Bill Clinton's political maneuvers against Barack Obama the past week was unbecoming an ex-president. The Jessie Jackson comment made me realize that if Hillary Clinton can not 'manage' her husband, then I do not believe that she is able or capable to manage this country of ours. Change has nothing to do with one's gender or the color of their skin, but has more to do with leadership skills, the ability to live up to one's words and to stand up for what is right. Hillary Clinton does not demonstrate these characteristics to me. Barack Obama does. Obama gets my vote. If Clinton wins the democratic party nomination for president, then I will exercise my right to write in Obama for my vote.
Signed.... White 53 year old male.
I cant imagine Bill Clinton running around the White House with nothing to do, and I don't think the American people want that either!!!
I was all summed up in that statement.
The only thing I would agree on from the GOP DEBATE!!!!!!!!!
The current day democratic candidates are doing exactly what the Post Lyndon Johnson democrats of the late 60's and 70's did – attack each other, grind each other down, create a lot of in-party distrust and irritation and finally...implode. Mr Obama needs to be concerned about all the media attention he is getting. Rudy Guliani got all kinds of media attention early in the game and with it he crested and became a tired, old news, sick of looking at him candidate.
Put a candidate (or anybody) front and center on TV night after night , eventually Obama will say something horrible or his comments will be read into by some "expert" and the viewing public will get tired of looking at them. Remember, we are a remote control society anymore, we get bored after a few minutes and constantly flip channets.
Just a 40 plus year long observation
If former President Clinton has been front and center it is because the press has focused on him. Michele Obama has not been treated by the press with the same amount of attention - even when she has made statements like "if you can't manage your own house, you can't manage the White House" . Is that a sexist statement? Could be. Although Michele Obama denied she was making any reference to Hillary Clinton it certainly sounded that way. I would imagine if every word she said was examined in the way the press does with former President Clinton a story could be trumped up there as well. It's not difficult to call the race card if one is looking for it. And I believe the press has helped fuel the racial issue by focusing on the comment Hillary Clinton made with regard to MLK and President Johnson. Frankly, I'm beginning to think the press is afraid of asking Obama any difficult questions.
What the press needs to do is ask Obama directly about his real estate deal whereby Rezko's wife bought the other half of the property in Chicago that the Obama's house is on. Apparently the doctor who was selling the property wanted to sell both pieces and the Obama's only wanted part of the property. This is not about race. It's about judgement.
Obama will not be elected.
Why? Because he plays nice.
Hillary has a fighting chance. She fights back, she fights dirty. Sadly, it takes a woman to give its "cojones" back to the Democratic party (it's about time!).
She does not need Bill in the limelight, that's for sure. Have him busy where he excels: fund-raising.
To the "Obama-maniacs": do you really think that he stands a chance against the Republican intelligentsia? Just like we did 8 and 4 years against Bush? Sitting around a camp fire singing "Kumbaya" and talking about change is going to bring nothing but a painful defeat this coming November.
While Obama wastes time talking about change, Republicans are busy plotting and digging dirt.
Hillary is the only chance for us Democrats to take back the helm.
Someone needs to tell Bill that he's not the one campaigning for the presidency.
Why is everyone saying that the Billary camp learned from Bush and Rove? Wasn't it the Billary camp the first time around that proved those tactics? Do we really want more of this i don't think so...Go OBAMA!!!!!
Bill Clinton just "needs to go to the house"....he's had his turn..and so has Hillary....
GO HILLARY AND BILL CLINTON!! YOU ARE THE ONLY HOPE FOR AMERICA!!
Obama is all talk and no proven action! Voting "present"" the most times of any Senator on major issues (129 times)... doesn't count!! When the people needed you then....where were you Obama?? You were making excuses and avoiding the questions! And Now I can't see you making a much better President!!
Don't be blinded by Obama's style America...The Clintons took care of us during the 90s and they will take care of America again and get us out of this mess Bush has gotten our country into!
GO HILLARY 2008 FOR PRESIDENT!!
The same people complaining about the Clintons probably voted twice for George Bush...nice job. Now the same people still aren't thinking straight!! Want to hand the country over to another Republican!! Obama can't handle it!! VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!!
Has Bill sabotaged the "Clinton Machine"? Maybe so. Thanks to his divisive rhetoric, Hilllary must now battle an even more powerful "machine" ...that of the Kennedy's. Thanks, Bill, thanks a lot!!!!
Obama will not be elected.
Why? Because he plays nice.
Hillary has a fighting chance. She fights back, she fights dirty. Sadly, it takes a woman to give its "cojones" back to the Democratic party (it's about time!).
She does not need Bill in the limelight, that's for sure. Have him busy where he excels: fund-raising.
To the "Obama-maniacs": do you really think that he stands a chance against the Republican intelligentsia? Just like we did 8 and 4 years against Bush? Sitting around a camp fire singing "Kumbaya" and talking about change is going to bring nothing but a painful defeat this coming November.
While Obama wastes time talking about change, Republicans are busy plotting and digging dirt.
Hillary is the only chance for us Democrats to take back the helm.
"There was also unanimous agreement on the part of the critics that the only person with the sway to change Bill Clinton's high-profile role is the candidate herself, Hillary Clinton."
Agreed... she's the only person that can save herself from Bill at this point... but honestly, I think he's done irreparable damage to her campaign and support base and she doesn't have enough character, charm or charisma to fix it. There's also her problem with honesty and question dodging that makes it unlikely. Face it, elections, overall, are popularity contests... and she's just not likable to the majority. 50% plus of the population hated her back in Oct/Nov 2007 and I'm sure that number has only grown at this point.
Major Democratic support is falling in behind Barack now because they are finally beginning to realize Hillary won't stand a chance against the Republicans. She is FAR too partisan and the Republicans have too much dirt on her and Bill for the General. They thought she was going to be unbeatable this year and many threw their support behind her early, but many also held off... and now that they see how bad of shape she's in they are flocking to Barack.
Oopsie. The Clintons probably had a better chance of winning if they had actually fought a clean campaign. The conniving, deceitful tactics are finally catching up.
We need Bill more than anytime in this Presidential Race. Since Bill left power no Dems have won the white house and we not going to let the Media fool us this time around. Bill still and campaign for Hillary all the way....
It is something special to see how easily people are puppetized. Bill is a joke. I am a 30 year old voter who voted for Bill with my first eligible vote. Back then I was made to believe I was supposing to, because that’s what my people do. Also I am black. And now I have the opportunity to vote for American’s first black president. Here are the issues. Over the last month I have gone from a devoted democrat to a persuaded independent. Not because I have lost hope in the democratic process. But because I am sick to death with how easily my peers are manipulated. Bill say jump! You say how high? Please. Give me a break. These people (Billary) are as close to what’s wrong with America as Bush. Vote for her, do what you are suppose to be.
Just stop justifying it. She’s a liar, he is a liar… Just don’t act surprise when it come reality and we are back in a Billary white house scandal. Remember the warning signs of Bush… And ya’ll voted him back into office.
THINK PEOPLE…
(Independent, but loving Barack!!!)
I like Hillary Clinton running for President. I have never seen any other one that is running for President have their wife up front and center making it seem as if they were in the running. I would like to be convinced that Bill Clinton would not have anything to do with runnung this country if Hillary were elected President. I would like to know that no matter what she would make here own dicissions, not Bill Clinton. I know they are a married couple and depend on each other on a persol level, but I am not voting for Bill Clinton in any form. I feel Bill Clinton should remain by her side and in the back ground. If she were to make it clear that she and she alone is running for President I would listen and consider her in my vote.
I have not every seen a candidate have their wife represent them in any state, they were the spouse and behaved in such a manner.
Thank You,
Hector,
I dont trust Hillary and Obama is all fluff and no substance. He's a palcebo for the Oprah Army. And for some reason Edwards is ignored – the only real candidate able to hold off Republicans – but he cant win in his own state!!! Theres no one left. Guess we deserve anothe republican! So sad. Every democratic supporter should shut up and just vote. But use your heads people and pick a winnable candidate. HilOma is unelectable!
If you look back at the debates. Its Obama that draws first blood in almost every case. So what does Hillary do that every canadate dose on both sides of the party she responds to the negitivity. Every time she dose she is called a rasist. Well welcome to politics Obama. Quit crying and just debate. If you want to dish it out then need to learn how to take it. Just because a white dosent agree with a black or back with white dosent make it racist. I think you { Obama } and the media are playing this racist card just as much to your advatage if not more .
Bill Clinton is an attack dog? A hatchet man? Give me a break! He said that Obama's Iraq War record in the Senate matched Hillary's and any distortion of it to make Obama seem different was a fairy tale. And it is! Hillary's comment about MLK's Dream was also distorted. All she said was that MLK's Dream became reality only after LBJ signed Civil Rights legislation in 1964 and 1965. Sorry folks, but that is true too. It was only after Obama made the "ill advised" comment that race became a factor. All the dem Clinton haters out there should remember that only Bill Clinton has won two consecutive dem terms since FDR. Clinton is a proven winner! Humphrey, McGovern, Carter, Mondale, Gore, and Kerry all have one thing in common that Bill Clinton does not. By leaning to Obama all you're doing is leaning to another Republican administration. I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe we deserve it.
Even if Bill "gets the message" during the campaign, is it not a little worrisome that he will be running around quietly in the White House?
It is INDEED time for a change from a politics of scheming to a conversation with "us the people". Barack gets it.
It's only right that Bill should sink Hill as all she ever did was be his sidekick. Maybe these self absorbed ego maniacs should both go on TV and put on another false cry to gain some sympathy.
Let's face it.
Bill wants to be "president" again and he will do anything to get there.
We really do not need more of him.
Does anyone remember when George W first ran for president and everyone said that it was just a way for his daddy to get back into the White House.... Has an air of familiarity to it, doesn't it?
OBAMA 'O8!!
The media bias against Hillary is getting to be very concerning.Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Obama is a shame.He should have remained above the fray,it will be ultimately counter productive for Obama .So MSNBC and CNN need to stop getting giddy and delirious about it.Some of the remarks from commentators have been more racist than anything Bill Clinton has said.There are a lot of Hillary supporters and it is time we stood up against this appaling coverage.
It would be a very big mistake if Obama became President. He is very inexperienced and has a poor record. I don't think he has the strenth or power to stand up to the enemy, let alone Hillary. Hillary is a powerful, experienced woman. And if someone questions her experience again, I am going to scream! She has experience as a lawyer, first lady and senator. She started many programs way back when. Yes, Bill, please be quieter-we are not voting for you and yes, I believe that Hillary IS standing on her own two feet, not listening to Bill-nor would she ever. She has a mind of her own. By the way, look up Obama's wife's program affiliations. She is so busy making millions off of Boards, affiliated with Wal-Mart, that she has no time to speak. (By the way, the slum landlord lives two doors down from them).
In essence, Hillary is the more powerful of the two. If she doesn't win the primary, I will be forced to go Republican, as will many, and we will end up in the same mess that we are in now.
I'm sick and tired of the Clintons current tactics. As an Obama supporter and a Nevada Caucus volunteer, I was dismayed at the fact that Clinton Volunteers and NOT Elections Staff were running many of the caucuses and locking doors a full 30-40 minutes before scheduled closing time! Obama will win because he's genuine, has new ideas, and appeals to independents like myself. It's time for a new last name to be added to the pages of the history books!
I agree with "sam on the move." CNN has practically endorsed Barack Obama. All they do is make him look like a hero, and make Hillary look bad. CNN is only interested in stories about Hillary that are negative. CNN needs to stop now!
Oh puhlease! Now that the Clinton "strategy" did not work (backfired)...and the press is starting to point out how dishonest, manipulative and distortion filled the Clinton campaign has been against Obama....the Clintons and their supporters have a sudden injection of conscience???
As you sow, so shall you reap. . Bill Clinton...take responsibility for your actions...just this ONCE.
Lay in the bed you made.
Ted Kennedy's endorsement may very well open a flood gate of support and endorsements for Obama. Too bad Edwards never got the coverage he deserved...and now it's too late for him.
Go Bill! Show us Obama's "true colour"!
THESE TWO NEED TO SIT DONW AND HUSH UP.......FOR GOOD...WHAT ARE HER VIEWS ON ATOMIC WAR AND WHAT WILL SHE DO TO PREVENT IT?
Bill and Hillary walked into a minefield. They thought the could have a nasty conversation about race with a black person and win. They have seen the backlash and its costing Hillary big time. People are going to protect and stand by their own, and now she has lost the black vote. Nice job Bill.
I believed that Hilary would win the nomination hands down until the last week. I now believe Obama has a chance. This is primarily thanks to her poor performance in the debates and the dirty tactics in South Carolina.
Bill is not helping Hillary but rather serving as a distraction and this has energized
the Obama campain. This primary is a long way from being over but it is now a real open contest.
I now believe the Clintons will have to change direction in thier campain or lose.
Dave
STOP THIS PRO-OBAMA BIAS! CNN YOU ARENT FOOLING ANYONE AND ARE LOSING crediblity!
Gayron: No one but Clinton is running in Florida. What a way to show how low one can get!!! Win when no one else is running?
Daniel: Don't know where you're getting your numbers, but Hillary DOES NOT have more delegates.
Earlier the SC polls seemed to indicate that Hillary would get at least 60% of the black vote and that African American women would vote in droves for her. If you don't believe Bill is hurting her, check the poll result details for yourself.
I've always thought Hillary was a faux-feminist–now I know it.
Bill gives her concession speech after Saturday's loss. But he's out there fighting her battles.
No more Billary!
Bill and Hill: Sit down and shut up.... and listen to the American people. We're looking for a leader, someone who can work at fixing the mess that Bush has left, someone who can change the (currently corrupt) way things are done. If you think that you 'deserve' to be back in the White House... that your 'dynasty' needs to continue, then you're already lost. As of this point, I'm voting for Obama. If you think you can actually change the wicked ways of Washington, then do so with actions instead of hate and nepotism. Remember: The Republicans are the ones America is at war with, not the Democrats.
He may be protecting himself as king of the Clinton household and subtly back stabbing Hilary. Jealousy seems strong in Clinton-land.
I agree with Caroline Kennedy and Sen. Kennedy. The time for true change with a new set of thinkers is here. Honesty, team-building and pragmatic decision-making are not Sen. Clinton's strong points. Further, her husband not only needs to stop, he needs to exit the political arena quietly as his time has past. I think Hillary needs to do the same.
The clear choice for President at this point in American history is Sen. Obama.
impeach hillary before election !!!!!!
PLEASE EVERYONE....
BILL IS NOT OUR CANDIDATE – HILLARY IS!
DO NOT BE BLINDED BY THE FLUFFY SPEECHES AND THE MEDIA.
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CALIFORNIA IS WAITING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just what we need, another 8 years of Bill disguised as Hillary! Ain't gonna happen! We need new leadership, not retreads!
Independent (in name only) –
If you are going to post inflammatory and mis-characterized vitriol, at least have the decency not to plagiarize it from right-wing message boards?
Anyone interested in the truth (and not the Clinton version of the "truth") can do even a marginal amount of research and find out that a "present" vote in the Illinois Senate is a commonly accepted political strategy that is used TO THE ADVANTAGE of an issue - not to avoid taking a stand.
Do your homework, America, or else dolts like this one will be allowed to think for you.
I beleive Developer Rekzo will hurt Obama real bad pretty soon. That would be a bad impact on Obama. I suspect Obama would possibly be under investigation and he would be suspect to link to Rekzo!! Obama is not honest !!!!!!!
OBAMA 08
DOWN WITH DIVISIVENESS AND DECEIT! MEGLOMANIACS LIKE BILL CLINTON SHOULD NOT BE ELECTED FOR A 3RD TERM.
I cannot live with another 4 years of the drama, lies, deceit, scheming, and division that the Clintons generate. I simply can't, and 45% of the public agree with me.
if clinton is nominated, the voter turnout will be unbelievable! Blacks will be voting for Republicans!
I hate to be the one to say this, however AMERICA WILL NOT VOTE IN A BLACK MAN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008. Our Nation remains way too racially divided. I like Obama however voting him as the primary Democratic candidate is equivilent to voting for a Republican this fall.
to Isabella at 3:11PM
Mrs. Beazley has been in The White House for years too but that doesn't make her experienced enough to be the president!
Why won't the Clinton library release the documents concerning Mrs. Clinton's involvement in the failed plan for health care coverage in their first term? Mrs. Clinton said that's up to her husband and the library to decide. If there's nothing to hide, one would think she would get it out there for all to see. But, again – she can't control him...
No to a third Clinton term!
Bill Clinton devoted TO HIS WIFE? Talk about campaign spin!
This is about Bill Clinton and his wife being devoted to their achieving POWER. There is a big difference between that and his being devoted to his wife...
...or did I miss something during the 8 years of the Clinton presidency? I could have sworn that he got impeached and disbarred for lying about about whether he was devoted to his wife.
I already voted for Hillary.... (absentee balot)
But to be honest I'm kind wondering what the bloodbath would look like if Obama got the nomination.
After all, who are we kidding, no one can fix how jacked up things are now. So I would like to see Obama put to shame and the presidency go to some republican who will take the blame for how bad things are.
Lord knows it's not the Clintons' fault even though they are appearantly taking the blame for it in the media. And we all know Obama can't take the heat in a REAL debate setting.
Lets nominate Obama so he can lose and then keep blaming the republicans for everything!!!
I now officially endorse Mickey Mouse for president!
Then we can blame him for the lack of scotch tape for sale in the Johanusburg Wall-Mart!
MICKY MOUSE! MICKY MOUSE! MICKY MOUSE!
I don't support the Clintons, they made big mistake and It's time to move on. Let's focus on what's most important, that being BARACK OBAMA.
Actually, considering the media bias against the Clintons’, I think President Clinton has been pretty restraint. Thank God the American people are not that stupid and will make up their own minds. Fox and CNN can spin the truth only for so long. They are clearly trying to divide the Democrats so that when November rolls along, half of us will stay away from the Polls, or vote Republican, because “our” candidate did not win the democratic nomination. People wake up. Hillary, John or Obama. Any one of them is better than a Republican.
Look, Hiliary's "experience" resume is over inflated!
You Clinton clones need to snap back to reality!
Fine, go ahead nominate her, but she's even MORE polarizing than G W Bush!
Who care about the Clintons anyway! The republicans are voting in FL tomorrow and that is what the issue needs to be now, they had there time in the sun and Hitlery got her big butt Burned but good!
CNN just has to keep the little soap opera going with the Clown Clintons.
Cover the FL primaries CNN.
Obama!
Yes, Mr Clinton, as Mrs Clinton, need to address the issues. if i were to vote for her. after Mr Clinton stated Jessie Jackons won, what a awful statement from a former President, or anyone. I know as a Prof he is so comssumed with him winning, he could care less about his wife. The man cannot let go........I have seen his true colors. He has lost me forever.
Jeanie W.
I am very tired of reading "he voted present" in the Illinois Senate argument. That's another Hillary Clinton smeer.
Please get educated about how the ILLINOIS STATE LEGISLATURE works. Voting "present" is part of the process. The only thing Obama has done wrong here is not explain the process.
Obama '08!
Everyone talks about how Clinton's attacking Obama threw him off track. Maybe it did just a little. But Obama truly outfoxed Bill. Obama said the way Reagan transformed this nation was more significant than either Nixon or Clinton. That hurt Bill Clinton's ego so much that he went absolutely ballistic and started spreading all these obvious lies and thats what sank Hillary in SC, and probably has damaged the Clinton campaign beyond repair. Go Obama! Yes We Can!
I pray Bill Clinton did no harm to the Democratic party i have always been proud
to vote Democrat i live in a red state and here all the big talk of the proud Red Necks when i tell people that i am for O bama i here all the lies that the Clintons smile about so sad
I am a lifelong democrat, and i think the 3 major candidates for the democratic nomination would each be a fine President. But if Hillary's campaign continues a path of negative campaigning based on race, I will not vote for her. I think it is fair game to challenge Obama on other issues, but if Hillary feels that the only way to win is to feed into our nation's racial divides, then she lacks the principles and vision to be President.
Obama wont be president.
Mitt Romney will be.
Obama has been agaisnt the Iraq war from the very start. If the election was 7 months ago, yes his anti war record would be a winner.
But now the war is starting to go well . America and Americans who have lost their lives dont want us just to abandon the place to Al Queda. This would be a huge mistake at this point. Its not as simple as just picking up and going home. We then have to deal with Al Quada being even stronger if we do this. Obama's anti war stance is going to cost him in the general election.
Democrats want to put Obama in power. We have no problem running against his (non ) record.
Bill is not doing anything that other spouses aren't doing, he's just reported more than the other spouses. The truth of the matter is, Hillary can stand on her own two feet. She's extremely smart and has a clear understanding of what she wants to accomplish. I believe she will be able to start on day one. She has a very well oiled machine ready to go with the flip of a switch. Obama has no machine and will need to start from scratch and learn as he goes along. I don't think we can afford that. and, a vote for Edwards just muddies the water because he is a wasted vote. He can't win! Maybe he's still hanging around to try to get asked to be V.P. on the winning ticket.
The Clinton campaign might be successful in changing their tactics which should look like a more calmer Bill but the damage has been done! The Clinton's as a whole represents the old style of politics and have put themselves on that road. It was striking to see Bill Clinton be the first one to speak the night they lost South Carolina! If she had her own glow its certainly gone now. Perception is everything and with Ted Kennedy's and family endorsement which seems to be saying Obama is the pure expression of John and Robert Kennedy’s spirit of leadership is very significant.
WELL
what will she think of next
go away Hillary
dont go away mad just go away '
Obama 08
The media's bias against the Clintons is sickening. The Clinton's racist? Now i have heard it all. Obama's playing of the race card with his memo and his campaign's Katrina comments will come back to bite him in the general election.
Let's see him try to win the White House without the Clinton machine and all its voters backing him. That's going to be funny...almost as funny as watching someone with no foreign policy credentials who is more liberal than Hillary try to mount a winning campaign against John McCain.
The GOP swift boaters are going to have a field day with Obama.
Anyone who thinks that electing "Hillary" isn't going to put Bill back in the president's seat is fooling themsleves. This should be illegal, its just a means of skirting the term limit laws. Such a disgrace.
To all women voters everywhere in America, I appeal humbly to vote for the most qualified person in the race, Hillary R Clinton " If not you, who? If not now, when?"
Hey, Independent,
That sounds exactly like Carol over on another article's comment board. In fact, I only detected on word change. Yep, you've been BUSTED you HRC campaign worker. Your bringing up the same red herring that has been put to rest already. Give it up or at least try to be original from board to board. We're not stupid, you know . . . oh, wait, maybe the HRC campaign DOES think we're stupid . . .
Who is in doubt that South Caroline vote was racially motivated???
Obama nice speach, but wait 8 more years. This is Hillary's time. Wait for more experience.
Jihad Jaara of the Al Aqusa Martyrs Brigades, in part responsible for every suicide bombing in Israel for the psat 3 years, said, "All Americans must vote Democrat".
Now, why would that be?
Why would anyone vote for Hilary? She's never run a city, county or state. As to her 8 years experience in the White House, when this was mentioned to Dick Morris, his response was 'so has the pastry chef'.
I have always been an admirer of the Clintons, but since their machinations in Hillary's (or is it Bill's try for a 3d term?) compaign, and in view of Sen Obama's younger outlook for the country, he will be the one I shall vote for. Hillary needs to put a muzzle on Bill, he has lost her votes and will lose more. I admire him for wanting to help her, but he's taken the wrong tack. Sen Obama is the hope and vision of the future.
I have no more illusions about media. They are difinately biased. Just too many negative coverages as to Clinton's compared to Obama's. I am extremely disappointed with CNN. I used to come here, CNN, as my news source. But from now on I am going to another source. Even Fox is more fairer than CNN when it comes to election coverage this year. If you don't want to report anything negative about Obama, then report something positive about Clintons, or reduce nonsense negative Clinton coverages. Please!
HIllary will do well at changing policies but Barack has already proven he can do well at inspriing a nation to change.
This is getting a little ridiculous. All indications are Hillary is doing just fine in the vast majority of states voting next Tuesday. She has my support along with plenty of other people I know. Have people forgotten what this election is about? It is not about electing someone who makes us feel good...it is about electing someone who can actually rbing about the change we are looking for. As far as I see it, that change is beginning to undo the damage from the last eight years. Let me get it straight thought; Barack can actually call Hillary "Bush-Cheney lite", vote EXACTLY the same as her from the time he enters the Senate", Michelle can make comments slandering Hillary "If you can't take care of your own house..." yet it is Hillary and Bill who are out fo control. Give me a break! Bill's reference about Jesse Jackson was to take some of the thunder away from a majority plus victory. Jesse got more than 50% of the vote in SC in '84 and '88 but didn't go own to win the nomination. Barack's strategy was to point to his 50%+ as an indication he couldn't be stopped. Bill was merely pointing out we have seen 50%+ before and it didn't end in the nomination. Look, what's important as Democrats is that we don't allow this fight to get our eyes off the prize! I pledge to support Barack if he wins, I hope all the Obama '08 folks feel the same way about Hillary; who has the exact same rating as him by all progressive interest groups!
CNN is extremely slow in posting pro-Hillary comments – I am starting to think that the majority don't get posted at all.
Bill Clinton has been a detriment to women's liberation since he married Hillary. How could he cheat on her so much? and with a child at home? This man is sick and does need to be stopped.
People who want hillary are stuck in time and don't want change, they want things to be what they have always been....unproductive, old time politics, and a stagnet economy. It does'nt matter if bill stops or not because this thing will be over before it begans and barack obama will be our next president. The simple truth, america is tired of old people running the country or anything for that matter and it is time for youth to be served and i have no doubt that it will in the form of President Elect: Barack Obama! Has a nice ring to it don't you think?
How can all these Obama supporters be so easily "bamboozled/hoodwinked" by nothing more than a motivational speaker/car salesman? I constantly hear this from everyone, from Europe to Asia to Canada. Obama is short on details and continues to play to crowds strategically shown to be diverse as planned by his advisors.I hope fellow Americans don't fall for his promise of change or "yes we can" rant. There is no civil rights movement or inequality problem like when JFK was around. So what is he referring to anyways, since he always lacks specifics. I don't blame him for wanting to leave out details since he doesn't want anything to come back to be used against him-just like his 120 Present votes in Illinois-typical politician.Remember the last time we voted for the sake of change and we got G W. Bush. CNN and the rest of the far left liberal media want a story, that's why you can see the bias and partialness in most of the reporters and analysts they have on. They have not dug deep or exposed Obama for the fraud that he is, that's why we learned about the slum-lord from the debates, and not CNN. Don't get MESMERIZED again, OBAMA is not a Black JFK, although he is a really good preacher.
We want to hear Hillary. Bill you are not the one running for office this time. Bow out.
"No need to whine about MI and FL regular delegates not being "counted" when you capture the super delegates!"
Actually, half of the Superdelegates are the members of the DNC. Who is Hillary spiting the most by appealing to seat the delegates from MI and FL? The DNC...
"PLEASE EVERYONE….
BILL IS NOT OUR CANDIDATE – HILLARY IS!
DO NOT BE BLINDED BY THE FLUFFY SPEECHES AND THE MEDIA"
Maybe she should get out there and make that clear, and stop hiding behind her Husband when things get tough.
I wish they'd both "stop" - campaigning that is!
THE FBI ARRESTED, "ANTOIN TONY REZKO TODAY." The same man OBAMA said he only worked five hours for with his law firm. REZKO gave $60,000 in campaign money to OBAMA who claims that he gave the money to charties. He told Hillary and America his only connection to Rezko was for five hours and amounted to nothing, RIGHT? Also REZKO save OBAMA $300,000 on the purchase of his new home. Did he give that to charties? I DON"T THINK SO. Vote for Hillary. We don't want this liar as President. HE WILL NOT WIN IN TEXAS.
It's time for a REALITY check for the Media:CNN,MSNBC,Fox all 3 have played the race and gender card.You had a HATE FEST the night of SC primary.You have people on who HATE the Clinton's and they sit and tell Lies over and over.
Cnn released Carvile and Begala because they are supporters of Hillary.Donna Brazile,Bernstein,Borger and Bennett have all written horrible things thru the years about both Clinton's. Brazile started the whole race situation over reacted (I saw her)Obviously she made points for Obama.(disgusting)
It is time that the consumers especially WOMEN stand up when your ratings go to O and your advertisers pull their ads maybe you can treat Senator Clinton with the respect she deserves.
OBAMA is a whinner,immature not qualified for the job.When President Clinton tried to point out his lack of experience it was being Racist.That is wrong and SICK.THe media has taken to BHO like a rock star he is so lacking.(in spite of the Kennedy endorsement)That was a rude slap in the face to the Clinton's because of the LIES being told on CNN,MSNBC and Fox .
You are promoting SEXISM,and RACISM.espeically the attacks by Cafferty almost everyday on Senator Clinton and now Chelsea.This election is for the voters to decide not the MEDIA STOP the one sided reporting Wolf.You are better than this Please forward to Sam Feist if he makes the decisions then you owe the Clinton's an apology and bring back Begala and Carvile for balance.
The "Head" of the Clin ton campaign needs to tell Senator Clinton and President Clinton to stop his campaigning for her. He is hurting her much more than helping and it will cost her big-time in the end. It already has taken its toll in South Carolina. We love President Clinton and for all hehas done for our wonderful country. I, for one want to remember him that way....
Can any of you Hillary supporters explain how she has much more experience than Obama? I guess the fact that she was married to a President gives her experience.
VOTE suzy
NO more Clintons!!!!!
I believe President Clinton is right on target. His critics are the same ones who convinced Al Gore to sideline him and we saw what happened to Al Gore. All President Clinton is doing is putting the issues in their true perspective. Anything less is an insult to the intelligence of the american public. The so-called pundits are out of touch with the real feelings of the majority of the american people and trying to blame President Clinton for bringing reality to the campagne process is ludicrous. Interjecting that the racially charged South Carolina Primary which has always selected a black contestant over whites ,when one was availabe, would be different this time is blatantly corrupt and intentionally misleading. Infact Senator Clinton received more black votes than any of the other white candidates -Democrats or Republicans. I am a black man and while my heart favors Obama, my head is for Clinton. Our society has not reached the level to transend racism and to put a black candidate up against a white candidate, even the motley crew the Rebublican are putting up would be self -destructive to the Democratic Party. We need to get our country away fom the Republican Cabal and no matter how qualified Obama might be, Racism trumps qualification. We have to go with BILLARY- sounds very good to me -TWO EXCEPTIONALLY BRILLIANT PEOPLE leading our country.
Wake up and smell the coffee there is a rat in the house and it is not a(Clinton democrat that is for sure. ) When is everyone going to realize that is not a cake walk where every one is civil. It is necessary to be challenging and that is what Bill Clinton is doing. He has offended no one, it is only the media that are spinning this. Even Jesse Jackson is not offended!, Lets see reporting from the media with issues that are of concern. Not this nick picking......
Hillary and Bill are only in this for them selves. They don’t care about us, the Democrat Party or respect the office of the Presidency. They will do anything to regain the office, even circumventing the laws of our land which limits a Presidency to two terms. Think about it, they will be back in the White House for four or eight more years.. Do we really want that? Also, Bill disrespected the office while president and is doing so now by his personal attacks on Obama. His comments on Obama has been child like and unbecoming a former President. Hillary nor the Democratic Party has any control over him. So, what makes everyone think he will respect the office once back in the White House again. Basically, he will try to regain the White House from Hillary unless she can control him which she has been unable or unwilling to do thus far.
Obama needs to get out of the mud fight with them and return to the issues and his vision of the future for our great nation.
I am very tired of seeing media only cover Obama's side, and negative for Clinton, we could see the JFK's family member have endorsement to both party, but media report Obama immediate in the public, but for Hillary, Not mention the endorsement, No news and articles report for it. IT IS NOT FAIR...
'You are afraid for people to hear the truth about Obama….'
A completely specious statement. Truth can be twisted which it appears that CNN and its panelists are doing. I am not afraid of people hearing the truth. In reality, I, as much as every American, want to hear the truth about Obama. The good, the bad and neutral. What we, Americans, don't want to hear is CNN's biased polemic about how 'good and great' Obama while curtailing any negative dimension to his candidacy. What about his flaws, his failings and his real political weaknesses. Let's be honest, we do not know much about Obama except what CNN and other biased media has been blowing in our faces which has been extremely positive of late. As much as I do not like the Clintons, I find it unjust the way CNN and other media groups have been demonizing them. Let's be fair and honest in the coverage. Your ignorant and blatantly politically motivated remark just shows how obtuse you are to the diversity of American political thoughts. Americans do want to hear the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the raw and balance truth.
I am sick of everyone annointing Obama. No one can critize him or you are race baiting. He has done nothing to distinguish himself in the senate, voted present many times in the state legislature and purchased his home with the help of a person in jail. He does deliver very powerful speeches but I think Hillary is a much more proven leader.
The days of old politics are over. People are tired of it, and everyone is taking notice. Scream for HiIllary all you want, the american people are tired of the Clintons. Even if they steal this election, this nonsense will not go on for more than a decade. Their time has gone, just like the Bush dynasty.
Just say "No" to a Clinton co-candidacy. It is not right and this is not a monarchy. The Clintons are not entitled to the White House. They are indeed experienced in dirty politics. But we are tired of that. The Clintons are the past and the Clintons are too polarizing and could never win the general election. We are moving on to the best man for the job right now!
Barack Obama in '08.
Bill Clinton's behavior is especially unbecoming after he has projected such a positive model of an ex-president above the fray of politics. Leading up to Senator Clinton's candidacy, I never thought that Bill Clinton seemed to support her very enthusiastically. My guess is that his irritability and negativity result from his lack of genuine belief that she is the best candidate.
Yes, Bill Clinton has hurt his wife's chances, but aside from that I don't believe Hillary can win if she gets the nomination. She is despised by the other side and I believe she would bring out the anti-Clintons in droves. Also I believe you need to appeal to more than your base to win nationally. She does not have the broad appeal Obama does, who is being hailed as the current generation's JFK. Why is Hillary even running? Knowing how she is hated on the other side, what makes her think she bring the country together and bring about change? Her likabilty is lower than Bush's approval rating that does bode well for her and her ability to get things done.
Yep, the damage has been done. And it is unforgivable. It has also helped me remember the Republican fights of the Clintons. I now support Obama.
I just saw a picture of Hillary with the slum lord that she accused she did not know on msnbc.
Too late. The Billary ship is sinking, if not sunk
SHAME ON CNN FOR PRINTING THESE NEGATIVE REPORTS ON THE CLINTONS,
HAS HILARY NOT DONE ANYTHING WORTHY OF PUBLISHING ON YOUR MEDIA?
I am disgusted by the marginalization and stereotyping of Hispanics....Hillary takes a whole demographic for granted.....just last night I saw troopers with their expanded rights pulling over and interrogating Hispanic-looking people here in New York, Hillary's home state, and I see we have gone way too far....when I watched McCain on "Meet the Press" discussing with Russert that maybe everybody needs to go back to their own countries, at least for a little while, and that for a long time in the future, security is the number one concern, not the economy, it made me realize how out of touch he is.......the Clintons will not release donors to the Clinton Library because most are from Saudi Arabia....so what kind of change could we expect from Hillary if she is just as beholden to special interest, i.e. Big Oil, as Bush?????
A "present" vote is a lot better than voting "FOR" the Iraq war that has killed our men and women and other innocent civilians.
Obama '08
Electing Obama will cause a tear in the fabric of America. It will not bring us together, it will further push us apart along racial lines. I happen to be white (sorry) and I was listening to a station whos programing is geared towards African-Americans. What I was hearing was upsetting beyone belief. They were saying that the White Man had nothing to do with gaining equal rights and the the White House should be renamed to the Presidential Mansion, since the "whites" will finally lose control of it...
Some of my best friends are black and they agree with my viewpoint. I am worried beyond belief...the country needs unity, Obama is a good person and his heart is in the right place. I just question if there will be backlash if he wins, and if he doesn't, what will happen.
CNN is out of control.
It must be the President of the Network.
How do they get away with this.
There is NEVER any meat to the anti Bill stories. Just a lot of twisting of words.
It may be time to organzie a boycott. Lou Dobbs going insane on TV was sort of fun, but to watch them destroy the character of Bill Clinton while kissing Bush's butt is too much for American to take.
SUZY: The campaign has shown you can't get one without the other...that is the Clintons' problem. Hillary is running on Bill's record and with Bill's bad cop role.
Hillary has little to stand on and their constant changes in "sides" and "involvement" and changing message is sickening.
Hopefully, voters are getting the message of these Clinton spinners. America needs ONE president and with the Clintons they will get one too many.
This article has about as much merit as something published in the National Enquirer . "insiders say" "anonymous sources". Give me a break. This is yet ANOTHER pro Obama smear Hillary tactic by CNN, who obviousely picked their favorire a LONG time ago. Just look at all the crap by Roland Martin they put out there as "news".
How about that Hun guy that was arrested that raised money for Hillary. Didn't he jump bail, then try to kill himself on a train? To the "delightful" person complaining about Resko. Why don't you see if Hills can invest $10,000 in cattle for you and get $100,000. Or better yet; get y ou a job a Wal-Mart the cess-pool of American Retail. ABC. Anybody But Clinton.
to be the president of the united states, you cannot have your own spouse doing most of the work for you. the endorsements of the kennedy's is huge for obama because it symbolizes the dream and vision that kennedy had befoe his death and the kennedy's believe that obama can continue his dream.
bill if you don't back off obama you will lose votes.
CNN has long been Obama-biased. Just take the last debate, I don't understand why it was a Obama's victory.
Leave John and Bobby Kennedy out of this. They are dead-they are not reflected in Ted or Caroline. They are reflected by the argument Bill had with Teddy. Get real-don't disrespect the dead Kennedy's. No one will ever know who they would have supported. Afterall, they were not drunks or drug adicts.
Bill Clinton should be taking the role of a Statesman as a former President. His personal conduct as president damaged the image of the president and his current Attach Dog approach to this campaign has further damaged the image of the president and may be giving people who were pleased with his presidency insight into the "Real Political Bill Clinton."
His is not helping whatever legacy he has left.
I live in New York and support anyone but Hillary. She has been useless to us as a US Senator. Go Barack!
Not enough is being said about superdelegates. This whole concept sounds very undemocratic to me. Poli – can you explain why in a democracy the votes of party officials with their favors and agendas can swing a nomination, against perhaps the votes of citizens who participated in the primaries and caucuses?
Do we as a country need to have another Clinton in the White House? We as a country can do better!
i'm liking this momentum for Obama, and i'm tired of the Clintons bashing everyone. i thought Barack played fair. i'll vote for him.
TED KINNEDY YOUR PAST ISNT THE GREATEST . YOUR MORALS HAVE NOT ALWAY BEEN ON THE RIGHT TRACK . NOT SO SURE YOUR BACKING IS ANY BIG DEAL FROM WHERE I STAND.
Hillary and Bill are both incredible Americans and I would love to see Hillary become president. She has worked extremely hard throughout her life as an advocate for those in need. If Bill said anything that was negative or construed as negative, it still does not erase all of the good that they have done in the past. The media sets people up for punishment with their flavor of the day sentiments.
Go Hillary '08!
Why do people love the Clintons? Bill had very little to do with the economy. It was the dot com buisness that did that. Check it out. Its true. Also why is it that people support the Clintons when they used the same tactics that Bush did? I don't get it. Come over to the Obama camp. There is a real movement and a real hope for American. We are not just interested in cleaning up Bush's mess, which he will do, but also creating a stronger, more unified country.
I would like to see a woman win the white house one day. A woman, not a couple which is heavily leaning on an ex president who had one of the most partisan effects in years.
Come on in, the water is fine!!!
i really think the clintons are out for more then they put on and thats what is troubling a wolf in sheeps clothing i think bill was a great prez but both of them have a lot i issues between them and thats what put bush in office in the first place ?
Please take a look at the report on Obama by the Black Agenda, and at the links off of Bill Moyers' Journal. We all think we know what is going on, but we most of us are really in the dark.
The old guard is supporting Obama. Why? Does that sound like change to you? The Republican pundits are tremendously complimentary of Obama. Why? Does it sound like them to promote someone they believe they can't beat? Obama has nearly $100 million in contributions– his largest contributor is not individuals "sending in $25.00" it is the Wall Street banking industry. Does that sound like change to you? He's promised the Foreign Relations Committee to send 100,000 more troops overseas. Does that sound like peace to you? Get beyond the rhetoric and the soaring speeches. Investigate!!
Of course he got some Southern White gentlemen's votes. They believe they can dominate him. Why? Look at those contributions!
"It would be a very big mistake if Obama became President. He is very inexperienced and has a poor record. I don't think he has the strenth or power to stand up to the enemy, let alone Hillary. Hillary is a powerful, experienced woman. And if someone questions her experience again, I am going to scream!"
What an endorsement???????? Huh??????
bed room boy never impressed me while he was the head honcho. his true colors came out in sc let him keep up the good work, you see what it did to the woman of many faces in the election returns.
go bill go bill go bill
I am not sure I agree, but I am glad he brought out some of the questions I had about Obama. NOw they should get to the point and push there Ideas. All Hillary backers should continue to spread the word.
This just in....Hillary Force 1 was lost today somewhere over South Carolina, and is feared to have crash landed. Full details at 11....
Anybody remember when Bill spoke up in support for Bush's War in Iraq? Not like that hurt the country either....
It is really time to break the bush clinton bush clinton grip on this country that has exsisted for 20 years. Another Billary presidency will complete the collapse of our once great nation.
I am supporting Obama and have been a faithful republican for years, this country is in desperate need for a change which means change of the way we do politics and Billary can not offer this as seen in South Carolina.
GO OBAMA. see you at the rally on wednesday in Denver
I believe JFK's daughter Caroline's endorsement of Obama means more than that of Ted Kennedy because she was speaking from her heart about a man that inspired this country in much the same way as JFK did do long ago if we a Americans can pick ourselves up out of this gutter that we've wallowing in for so long and believe America the Beautiful can be Beautiful again. We have become one big melting pot of steaming crap with the negativity and pessimism that is so prevasive in our society so go ahead tear down people who have the courage to put themselves up there for you tear down, And let's not even feel the least bit guilty for it, this is the American way take something good mutilate it and throw it out with the garbage that is why we are a debtor nation that is why we don't make anything anymore that is why foreign countries own even your little piece America
I think Bill has spent too much time believing his own press. He thinks he is invincible and beyond compare. We are seeing that he is just another guy walking the planet and most of us don't care what he thinks. He is yesterday's news. If Hillary wants to be prez.......let her speak for herself. I wouldn't consider voting for her if I thought Bill was going to be the president again. Can't she handle the job? Does she need him to do the heavy lifting? Bill makes Hillary SEEM weak. Go away, Bill!
"Ready For 4 More Years?" is a paid representative of Hillary Clinton's PR firm, who has come here to bring up the race card in order to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
"But Obama is BLACK, so he has no chance of winning!"
I just reported your post to the Democratic National Committee, as well as Senator Obama's presidential campaign. Congratulations.
WOULD CNN CARE TO PRINT SOME OF THE MRS OBAMA OUTINGS??????????????????????????????????????????????
OOPS,,,,,,,,SORRY, CAN'T DO THAT............TOO PRETTY...........................
SHAMEFUL
SHAME ON THE "BEST POLITICAL TEAM ON TV"
Looks like the people most against Hillary are men. This includes most of the mainstream news casters on all networks. They are continually bashihg Hillary. Could this be chauvenistic?
Bill deliberatly injected race to create white backlash for super Tuesday. This is how low a Clinton will go to win.
Well, this white guy was not fooled. Hopefully all well informed voters of all races and genders are not either.
As someone who welcomes both Mrs Clinton and Mr. Obama as strong candidates for the Democratic party nomination, who is a long-time supporter of Bill Clinton, and is a donor to the Clinton Presidential Library, I am aghast at the nature and contents of President Clinton's recent attacks on Mr. Obama. His words are destroying Mrs. Clinton's chances of winning the nomination and hurting the ultimate chances of who ever wins the nomination from winning the election this fall.
Hey Jeff :
Here's what that website you quoted had to say :
The 1990s? Good times
With heightened fears of a recession, Bill Clinton wants you to remember the good old days, the days of Spice Girls and Starbucks and economic prosperity ... the 1990s. The days when, you know, he was president. In a radio ad that is running in South Carolina, Bill Clinton suggests things could be like that again, if you elect his wife.
“The 1990s were a time of prosperity,” Clinton says in the ad. “We created more than 22-million new jobs, moved 8-million people out of poverty, and turned our economy around.
“It’s time for another comeback, time to make America great again. I know Hillary’s the one who can do it.”
There are two main statistics in this advertisement (which Hillary Clinton has also thrown out from time to time), and we find that Bill Clinton is on target on both.
The first is about new jobs. According to Bureau of Labor statistics, the number of employees on nonagricultural payrolls went from 109.7-million in January 1993 (when Clinton took office) to 132.5-million in January 2001 (when Clinton checked out). Net gain: 22.8-million new jobs.
The other claim is fewer people living in poverty. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people living in poverty went from 38-million in 1992 to 31-million in 2000; not quite 8-million as Bill Clinton said, but pretty close.
“The hard numbers are correct, but how much of that can you attribute to Clinton’s policies?” said James Sherk, a labor policy analyst for the conservative Heritage Foundation.
Keep in mind, Sherk said, the country was beginning to come out of a recession before Clinton took office. And much of the dramatic change came after 1995 when Republicans had secured control of Congress. Sherk noted that Clinton initially opposed the Welfare Reform Act, which Sherk believes may have been the biggest catalyst in reducing poverty numbers.
Sherk says Clinton was also a little lucky.
“He had the good fortune to be in office at the height of the tech bubble,” he said. “It makes his time in office look good in ways he can’t take credit for.”
Gary Burtless, an economist with the Brookings Institute, says there’s no getting around the numbers.
Sure, Burtless said, the dot.com craze may have helped the economic numbers, and some may argue that the U.S. economy was due for an up-cycle during the 1990s, “but the fact is, there was significant economic growth during that period. It’s tough to get around that.”
“To the degree that a president can effect economic progress,” Burtless said, “most would say Bill Clinton did well above average.”
Let the partisan folks argue about whether Bill Clinton deserves credit for the numbers, or whether Hillary Clinton can recreate them. The numbers are right. We rate Bill Clinton’s statement TRUE.
TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE as in telling the TRUTH
Bill Clinton has done nothing wrong. Anyone who actually pays attention can see that the media turns everything into a sensationalistic story. "Bill lashes out", or really???Did he. Regardless of what anyone says about Obama, the media and Obama supporters are going to scream racism. This is unfair and the media is as much to blame as the Clinton's. This same media is overlooking Obama's record in favor of talking about Bill Clinton and ignoring Hillary. Hillary Clinton has actually ran a positive campaign, but know one knows this because its not reported. We are supposed these "experts" after they told us who would win NH and then got it wrong. As a matter of fact, it was cable news that first brought up the race issue, followed by Oprah here in SC. So get over the Clinton bashing. Its unfair and does no one any good. We have a group of americans bashing one historical canidate in favor of the other, when there is no real story. Its disgusting and everyone involved should be ashamed. Hillary Clinton is a smart,experianced and all around wonderful person, who should be treated with the same respect as all canidates, but she is not. Hillary will prevail, because she is the best canidate on either side to bring this country back to her greatness. I am not naive, I do not hate Obama, I don't even hate republicans, I just did what most here do not, I actually look at the canidates and make my choice. I do not let CNN, or TV personalities and vindictive politicians( kennedy,kerry) to tell me who I should vote for. You would all be wise to actually know Hillary Clinton before you tear her apart.
Hillary will be the next President of the United States of America. That I have no doubt about, and I am from the strange state of SC.
Ted..can you explain the Present votes and 5 mistake votes Obama did?
The anti-Clinton rhetoric is getting so old. You all seem to feed off of each other's posts and just keep saying the same thing over and over again. Why don't you spend less time breaking apart the Democratic party and our electorate and instead start hyping your own candidate? Or do you spend so much time knocking the opposition that you don't even know enough about your own candidate to stick to the issues? You negative nellies just sound ignorant.
I believe President Clinton will go down as one of our brightest presidents, but I've got to be honest, seeing him campaign for Hillary has caused me great concern. I know this is a very unique situation in time time with his wife running, but I'm troubled by a former President campaigning so strongly for one candidate. I think he should be involved behind the scenes offering advice and support leaving him available to the other democratic candidates should Hilary not win.
As a Clinton backer, I say let Bill sit on the sidelines, Hill knows how to play the game..its almost half time and the score is neck and neck..we don't need the player with the bad leg to come in and screw things up.
Hillary 08'!
Believe in America Again!
When you look at the exit polls for South Carolina the following questions are asked "Is the U.S. ready to elect a black President?" 47% of those who choose to respond "probably not ready," are Clinton supporters, and 55% of those who choose to respond "definately not ready" are also Clinton supporters. When asked the question 'Is U.S. ready for a black President 48% of those ressponding no are Clinton supporters. This is in mark contrast to the 50% responding to the question "Is U.S. ready to elect a woman" being Obama supporters. It seems to me that we can conclude from the South Carolina exit polls that South Carolina supporters of Hillary Clinton are racist and don't want to see a black Prsident while Obama supporters in South Carolina are not sexist and would vote for a woman President.
I have found this to be the real issue, time and again, we must avoid race baiting and other statements which would lead to division yet because of Bill Clinton's recent comments about how even Jesse Jackson won South Carolina and the implication that Obama would only win South Carolina because he is black we need to be very careful and point out that Bill Clinton made a racist comments and that Hillary supporters tend to be racist. Whether Bill Clinton is really racist or was playing to the sentiment of Hillary Clinton's supporters in South Carolina is some thing we need to focus on and condemn. He is either feeding on their racism or he himself is a racist. Either way this isn't the type of person we want as the First Gentleman.
Putting Bill Clinton aside, since he isn't running, Hillary Clinton's recent behavior isn't much better. She has repeatedly gone after Obama's and Edward's wives and accused them of going to far in their campaigning for their husbands in an effort to mitigate her husbands actions. The difference is that Obama and Edwards spouses haven't gone to far while Clinton's has and she needs to stop with the attacks on these two women. I understand that she wants to mitigate her husband's actions but at what cost? It is wrong to say and do anything to get elected and Hillary and Bill Clinton demonstrate a clear desire to control the White House for 8 more years. When you look at it that accounts for 16 years for one family and something is wrong with that. In conclusion, Hillary Clinton's supporters seem to te be more racists than either Edwards or Obama's supporters. Because of this and her husbands recent comments I think that people should be aware of what kind of person they would be voting for if they voted for Hillary Clinton. I'm not saying Hillary is racist instead I am saying that she is the kind of person that racists support in this election and not Edwards or Obama.
I think Bill Clinton has hurt his wifes run president. And she should put him in the backing not speaking.If she keeps him out there then I see her loosing everything.
I voted for Bill Clinton twice! Somehow he has lost his footing. He has abondoned the ideal of informing and persuading the electorate and instead felt compelled to mislead and deceive the electorate. The difference between the two approaches is explained by integrity. I forgave Bill for his character flaw once. I will not do it again. I am voting for Obama.
I WONDER HOW ROLAND MARTIN MADE CNN,
WAS IT ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRO CNN OBAMA RUN?
TALK ABOUT CENSORSHIP ???????????
WHERE ARE THE PRODUCERS FOR GOOD JOURNALISM THESE DAYS......................OOPS, SORRY...........THEY ARE TOOOOOOOOOOOO BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
ON THE ROAD.
I just don't understand why someone as "accomplished" as Hillary needs to ride on former president Clinton's coat-tails. Is she that inconsequential?
Hillary's experience = Bill's time in the White House....maybe she wants to redact that statement.....or qualify exactly what does her experience consist of??? helping biill understand the definition of "is"???
Maybe she is getting senile...she takes pictures with people she accuses others of knowing...and then forgets knowing the person, even after being shown pictures with her and Bill and the other person....She was busted by Matt Lauer on Jan. 25......look it up.....then she said, well I didn't know him for 17 years...sounds a lot like Bush and WMDs.......
If Hill and McCain were to debate, I agree with other political commentators it would be the most depressing, lowest point ever in our national history of politics.....everybody would be too depressed to vote.....
Hillary to date has been rejected by over 70% of Democratic primary/caucus voters. She is behind in the delegate count as well. She has gotten less than 30% of Dems to vote for her to date.
Obama, with over 70% of primary/caucus voters to date and more delegates, is clearly speaking for the majority of Dem voters, as well as pulling GOP and Indie voters into his tent.
The Clintons will use the same 30% base political strategy as the GOP under Bush 41 and 43 to try to salvage her nomination - at the expense of the Dem party and the country. The Clintons see themselves as our choice, but clearly, that is not what America sees.
We do not need or want more divide and conquer selfishness from our parties or politicians. We are rejecting it. Be strong America. Keep going forward, not backward if you want change.
Independent you probably shouldn't use the words "unusual practice" when it's been made clear that it is a very common in Chicago. Do you even live here. Don't just feed into the Clinton's dripple.
The problem is that Bill would have to stop being himself. I think his show in SC was the true Bill.
Can't you just see the Clinton/Clinton 08 Pres and VP campaign, where Bill lets Hillary be first because of "some stupid rule" but where everyone knows that they are only there because of Bill
I disagree with this analysis. I think Bill helps Hillary.
Please. Stop. Talkin' about tomorrow!
Ho many of us are qualified to judge what is in another person's heart? Judgeing Hillary because she cried. Saying Bill does not love his wife. How many of us know exacly how one feels inside?
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Actually, considering the media bias against the Clintons’, I think President Clinton has been pretty restraint. Thank God the American people are not that stupid and will make up their own minds. Fox and CNN can spin the truth only for so long. They are clearly trying to divide the Democrats so that when November rolls along, half of us will stay away from the Polls, or vote Republican, because “our” candidate did not win the democratic nomination. People wake up. Hillary, John or Obama. Any one of them is better than a Republican.
I think this is amazing. We conservatives are always accused of being biggots. But it is the liberal party that is always dividing and keeping the poor, poor. Because poor people and minorities think the dems will help them. What have they helped? Now Slick Willie injects race. Whose the biggot?
Finally, someone has printed what I have thought all along. It's as if Bill is out to sabotage Hillary's run for President. Jealous perhaps?
Ted –
Sure!!! Politics and "Experience" in politics is all about favors. That's why so much attention is paid to the campaign contributors.
The thing is any politician will get exactly nothing done in washington unless they have a little weight to throw around.
Now. Barack – "We need to get this done for the good of the country!!!"
All the other politicans – "Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha"
Hillary – "Well, lets see.... Either we do this or I call (insert long list of people who owe favors)"
All the other politicans – " Uh...... God NO!!!! Fine you win."
Thats how politics work and Obama cant do squat about it.
If he were to actually get elected. He would bve the most ineffective president ever.
You lucky people, you get 2 for 1 in this post. Yes, I've posted both of these on other comment boards but I think they are worth repeating (no, I am not a campaign worker for ayone . . . oh, and CNN you've already 'moderated' them on the previous boards so just go ahead and let them through):
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Is there any possibility that there could be some civility on these comment boards? Also, please check your grammar and spelling, and stop using all capitals. Some of these post's grammar and spelling are so bad that it's hard to understand what is being said and yelling your point (using all capitals) doesn't make it true. One or two misspellings and minor grammar mistakes are expected (after all, everyone has fat finger syndrome and there is no spell check on here) but some of these posts are absolutely unreadable.
Civility . . . what a concept. Just because someone doesn't support your preferred candidate doesn't make them stupid, naive or asleep. Everyone has a perfectly valid, if a bit misconceived reason for supporting their candidate, that's the beauty of America. If you have a difference of opinion, calling the other person stupid does not make you right and them wrong. State your position in support of your candidate, go ahead and say why it is better than the other candidates but please refrain from vicious, misogynistic(sp?) and hateful attacks. That is exactly what is wrong with our politics today and only helps to divide the anti-Republican voters – which only serves to help the Republicans.
Like I said before: ABAR – Anybody But Another Republican.
#2
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards are all very capable and intelligent people. Any one of them would be much better than any of the Republican candidates (although McCain comes close). It really makes it hard for any intelligent person to choose who they will support. The comments on here that say that people who back one or the other are stupid, asleep, naive, blind, etc. are just more of what needs to change in the political process.
All three candidates have public records of their accomplishments and web pages where you can see what their ideas and plans are so to say that any one of them do not have a record or have not put out concrete policy statements just shows how lazy the person saying it is. They all have as much experience and relative experience as any person running for President except an incumbent.
Why am I supporting Barack first and John second? This last month has shown the reason very well. All political candidates will stretch their accomplishments and fudge their records (think back to your own resume, you did it too) as well as try to paint their opponents in an unfavorable light, it's expected. However, the outright lies and misrepresentation that the Clinton campaign has put out about Barack go beyond what should be acceptable to the voting public. They represent the worst of politics and should stop now. And for all of you Hillary supporters, Barack did not start it, the Clinton campaign did.
When a candidate defends their record and points out where another candidate has lied or misrepresented them, it is not whining or attacking. The Clinton campaign has done this deliberately to get the Obama campaign off message – a message of change from the old politics, a message of hope – because it was resonating so well that it was attracting not only Democrats but independents (like myself) and Republicans. It was a message that was taking support away from Hillary when she thought she deserved to be coronated at the convention.
If Barack gets the nomination (and I hope either he or John Edwards does), the Republicans will have a very tough time against him for the very reason someone has previously pointed out: he has no skeletons in his closet. If it's John McCain who is the Republican candidate, the election may actually be a very civil affair that focuses on issues rather than petty little non-issues like those being brought up by the Clinton campaign.
As has been pointed out many times (and you can see on every comment board here), Hillary has a problem with about 45% of her own party that will not vote for her. While that is just plain stupid (she really isn't Satan on earth), it is a fact that can greatly affect the general election and possibly lose the White House to the Republicans. No, Republican support for Barack is not because they think they can beat him, it's because his message truly crosses party, generational, racial and economic lines.
Think, people. Do your homework and find out what the candidates positions, records and beliefs are on your own. If you only listen to the media and other people supporting a particular candidate, you are doing yourself and the system a huge disservice. It's pretty obvious from some of the comments that too many of you are relying on others to do your thinking and only listening to what your preferred candidate is saying about their opponent.
Here's a new mantra we can say whether you're a Clinton, Edwards or Obama supporter: ABAR – Anybody But Another Republican
Obama never said he would withdraw troops immeditaely, and I am curious want to you mean by the war is going well. US soldiers are the police force in Iraq. Does that mean the war is going well?
I did enjoying seeing the picture of Bill and Hillary with Rezko, at least Obama admits knowing him.
"bill clinton knows exactly what he is doing. Nothing that leaves his lips has not been calculated by he and hillary."
^ even when he made that little child cry. Thats pretty destructive thinking...
For those still talking about Hillary's vote on the war, please educate yourself. Yes, she voted yes. But their were conditions to that vote and Bush is the one who lied to our country. There is more than " she voted yes" and its time people realize this. I can also rememeber that the majority of this country was supportive of this war at that time. So we can be mistaken, but no one else can. You can change your mind now that you know we were mislead, but you want to hold someone else to a differant standard. This is old. She has admitted that vote was a mistake and if she knew( like any of us could) she would have acted differant. She has excepted responsibilty and she has more than supported our troops and the efforts to end this war. When was the last time you guys marched in the street to end the war. Its easy to talk about, not so easy to do.
FYI: Obama stole his campaign slogan from Duval Patrick,
Patrick: Together We Can
Obama: Yes We Can
If Obama ends up like Patrick, we are all screwed.
The media is the one that played the racial card on behalf of Clinton and Obama campaigns. Blaming the Clinton's for that have successfully polarized the voters. This has benefited Obama in SC, but it may hurt him later on. The Clintons are attacking Obama because he is the front runner not because he is black. Obama supporters and the media are hurting him more than Bill may hurt Hillary.
I think Bill went over the line and I am now backing Obama. I was an Edwards supporter but I think he should drop out of th race, back Obama and campaign for him
Don't look at Bill as a former president. He is her husband, she is his best friend.
Don't you see this !!!!!!! Wouldn't you do this for your spouse if you knew she would be the best fit for it? He believes in her and knows she could be a great president.
Hillary for President!!!!!!!!!!! GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!
First Bill Clinton was in the background of the Hillary campaign. Hillary lost Iowa.
Then he moves up, becomes more vocal and she wins New Hampshire and Nevada, but not by that much over Obama. Maybe he got too comfortable and moved way up (even overstepping his bounds) and Hillary lost South Carolina by an incredibly wide margin. Who ever thought that the Democrats favorite son would become a political liability? The damage may be done, but President Clinton is a perfect politician and can probably meander his way out of this one.
The only real change can happen with Obama, Hillary just wants to be known as the first Mrs. President in the history books, with her breaking down and letting Billy do the fighting, just shows she's not ready for the hardest job in the world. You can tell Obama isn't worried about prestiege, but in helping America change for the better especially at home but also overseas where America is hated for it's policies. He does share the same characteristics of JFK. All you're starting to hear about is Obama, who's endorsing him next, It's starting to get real exciting!
Just an invitation to all HILLARY Clinton supporters, please consider joining this movement. It's not too late and we won't hold any grudges. Hillary, you're welcome too.
He needs to shut up. Period. He is history and so is his wife.
I, for one have been mighty offended by Bill's remarks after Obama's win. We, but especially the African American should remove our blinkers and see the Clintons for what they really are. When they needed our help, we embraced him as one of our own, without seeing any color. But when a man or color, yes, a bi-racial at that, was seemingly able to challenge them at their own level, the attitude was like "how dare you?" I am multi-racial myself, and see Bill's comments as saying that they only are the ones who can lead, and the rest of us can support and be second best, but can never win. How insulting and partronizing. I hope that all who are supporting HRC can also see that while she is also talented and capable, she will never be able to be her own leader and will always need Bill. We do not need another Bill Clinton presidency. Let us be brave enough to challenge the status quo and look for hope and a better future this century.
she need to shut up and make and sandwich
I was a little unsure like you Mary until after South Carolina, which hit why we have always heard Hilary will polarize everything. At the debate when she said, she is best equipped to take on the Republicans that sealed it for me: she sees it as war, like Republicans are not possible candidates for legislative incorporation but as default agents of war; thus accepting the status quo as unchangeable. With this approach, we all know what will happen with every bill at the senate/congress floor....nothing. A gridlock for four years.
Obama by virtue of his DNA:
Unites whites and blacks..
Unites Christians and Muslims...
Unites young and old..
Has an international heritage and understanding
Unites democrats, independents and republicans...and I also admire the commonsense strategy of inviting the participation of the real people who would be affected by a legislature.
I see him as one America...these may all just be perceptions, but I am now convinced taking a risk on him is almost necessary. This is an opportunity to tell the world we walk and not just talk these ideals...one love, one mission, one America.
I love Hillary but her change would not be as drastic. I use to think with her, you get two for the price of one, but it seems like it would be two rams trying to drink at the same time from the same bucket and knocking horns. I love Bill though, and I love Hilary as a stand alone. Her capacity to articulate issues is quite superior and I think she is a seasoned politician with good intentions. I just worry about the gridlock and the Republican comfort knowing Bill has some old scores to settle…from ‘Day One’, all republicans and the Clintons would have their guard up. That’s not change but a stale mate.
Whoever gets the nomination would do 10 times better than Bush...and I hope we can see and choose clearly.
If occasionally She would be elected, who will rule? And WHO will be in charge.
The case looks like Baby talking.
Does this country deserve this crap?
These family should retire quietly. Start.
Why can you not question Hillary's experience? Is it more important as a president to surround yourself with experienced, seasoned people? Must the President have to have that experience? What does being Governor of Arkansas have anything to do with handling a foreign policy crisis? Somehow Bill Clinton was able to do it when he was President. Experience is an overblown criteria. Obama can defeat that experience argument very quickly by naming a Biden or Dodd his VP if he were to win the nomination. Think about all that great experience Bush had around him–Powell, Cheney, Rumsfield. Where did all those years of experience get this country???
Bill Clinton is trying to "back-door" his way into the Whitehouse for a 3rd and 4th term. He is a real butt-head, and we don't need his pointy finger and lies again.
It's time for him to take his lucrative retirement and health benefits and just drift off into the sunset.
We're fed up with Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton ad nauseum!!!
Since 1998, there is exactly ONE thing that I agree with the right-wing Republicans – Bill and Hillary need to be sent back to the Arkansas trash heap they sprung out of . Maybe Obama is the man to do it...
Bill really does need to stop. He is hurting Hillary. Hillary has to stand on her own two feet and show that she can be the US president w/o the constant aide of her husband, who happens to be a former president. While I guess Bill believes in his own mind that he is helping Hillary, I believe he is experiencing a severe flashback. The power of the white house is in reach, he can taste the power he once had and he is drawn to the power of the press attention. He is not being honest - it's really all about him. His ego is so huge that he can't even see that he is damaging his wife's chances in this historic election. Hillary you need to take the control back and Bill needs to take lessons from the spouses of the other candidates - in the background, going to teas with local groups, not SEEKING the limelight for themselves.
TO ALL who read, If you want change, please get out and vote on FEB 5 and let me you something a VOTE for HILLARY is a direct is just telling all the independents to some on the Republican band wagon. So fellow democrats let us unite and vote for change and unity across party lines to bring real change. YES WE CAN OBAMA 08.
No one has moved me more than Hillary and I've given all top 3 democrats an opportunity. I've listened to all the debates, I've researched each of their resumes, and I've listened to their speeches. The media's spin on the events only validates why I am choosing Hillary. I think Republican supporters are pushing for O because they will spin the dirt on his inexperience, name and weaknesses if he is the Dem Candidate. They know they can not win against Hillary. Thank goodness Americans aren't buying it.
My question is this – if Richardson was giving Clinton a run for her money, would she turn on him and Latino voters if she started to lose? I think we all know the answer to that question and should judge her campaign accordingly.
New revelations about Clinton's questionable financial dealings.
Hillary invested $1000 and 10 months later got $100,000.
Whenever Bill wags his finger and gets red he is not telling the truth.
I liked both Hillary and Obama. I'am supporting Hillary, we need someone with experince and proven track recorded. She has worked with and won the respect of the republican's who have sponsured bills with her. She is a brilliant and talented leader. We have just gone through 8 years with someone with not enough experienced, just because someone can inspire with speech, a president this does not make. The race card has been played on both sides, the remark Hillary made about Martin Luther King and President Johnson was not racsis, it was accurate, you both as a team to make the changes that our needed, to thing one has more inportance than the other is just foolishness. Obama lost me when he praised Regean, you have got to be kidding, he was a great talker, but nothing else rember Iran-Contra????? He was not the great healer that the republican party has been selling, Democrats went along on some of his bills to prevent worse ones making it through. Regean please, He should have refer to President Ike, who warned us about the War Machine and all its evile, that would have been inspring not a grade B actor!!!!! Obama with exprince can run and win in 8 years when he will have the experince under his belt, not now.
I am sick and tired of the media playing to two different standards. One standard is the constant negative coverage of and attacks on Sen. Clinton and Fmr. President Clinton while the other standard gives no scrutiny to Sen. Obama and does not give any negative coverage to him whatsoever. This is nothing more than the media catering/pandering to the black community because the media does not want to anger them. Furthermore, I find it as no big deal the Sen. Kennedy, his son and neice have endorsed Sen. Obama. Why don't you state the real reason they did so? That is because he is angry at Fmr. President Clinton for speaking the truth about what is really going on here. Also, in my opinion the endorsement is no big deal given the history of the Kennedy's. They need to face it...they have lost their lustre and people are not going to do soething because the Kennedy's say so.
Regardless of what Obama has said or done............Mrs. Clinton has got to learn to keep "big Dog" on the porch.........or she will lose this election. Perception is that she has lost control over her campaign and desperately needs her scandal-ridden husband to fight the big fights for her. ( My perception is that he is out there not for her, but for himself and his wounded ego from having left the WH in disarray and his Presidency in disgrace. ) He envisions a dual presidency Isn't that what we have now?
Mrs, Clinton's biggest problem may not be Obama.....but Bill and his uncontrollable ambition.
NO WAY will the Republicans (or independents) ever, ever, ever let Bill Clinton back into the WH.
Mrs. Clinton may win the battle (nomination), but will absolutely lose the war (November election). She can be a very effective Senator even with Bill around, but will never, ever be the President......nor should she be if Bill plays a major role in her Presidency.
THIS IS JUST ANOTHER DOUBLE STANDARD THAT BUSINESS WOMEN FACE AND NOT BILL'S FAULT.
WHEN MY HUSBAND CAME TO WORK FOR ME IN MY INSURANCE BUSINESS I WAS SHOCKED WHEN ANOTHER MALE AGENT IN TOWN SAID "HE CAN'T
DO THAT!" INSINUATING THAT I WAS NOT CAPABLE I GUESS. WRONG!!! BUT TOGETHER WE ARE A FORMIDABLE TEAM.
I THINK IT WILL BE ALL THE BETTER FOR OUR COUNTRY TO HAVE TWO STRONG INDIVIDUALS IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH SUCH A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE BETWEEN THEM.
OBAMA CAN USE THE "RACE" CARD BUT GOD FORBID HILLARY EVEN MENTION THAT SHE IS A WOMAN. WHEN SHE WAS HECKLED DURING THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY AND SOMEONE SAID "DO MY SHIRTS!" SHE SHOULD HAVE SAID "I CAN DO THAT TOO AND BABY I CAN COOK!"
The important thing is for Bill to just keep talking. Every time he opens his trap he damages his wife's campaign and reminds us why we don't want him back.
surrogacy2, so what your suggesting is in order to maintain peace between races...we need to keep a black man out of office? Whether it's 2008 or 2028 there will always be the racial issue until a black person actually makes it into the white house. The sooner it happens the earlier we As a people can move on to the next step to achieving true unity. Whats the worst thing that could happen? The last president got us wrapped into a war with no clear finish line. How much worst could Obama do.
Endorsements mean nothing, particularly when the Kennedy family is so split in their loyalties (Robert Kennedy's children are endorsing Hillary). The governor of Iowa endorsed Hillary, and where did that get her in Iowa? The Boston Globe endorsed Obama in New Hampshire, and where did that get him in New Hampshire? Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean, and what happened there? Fortunately, the voters are smart enough to make up their own minds. Bring on Super Tuesday!
Has it occurred to anyone that maybe the last thing Bill wants is for Hillary to win?
Seems to me it was Obama's people who started the "racially divisive" campaigning anyway.
Regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination, it makes for an interesting social experiment. Given how close the last 2 elections have been, and how savvy the parties have become at trying to take positions allowing them to capture the maximum number of moderate, middle ground 'swing' voters without sacrificing the parties' basic tenets, the gender/race issue could tip the general election one way or the other. Let's be realistic – at some level people tend to identify more easily with others who look and act like themselves, and that could be a factor.
Save Bill for the general election, where his skills will come in handy.
Hillary will get the nomination, make book on it; then the fireworks will start when Bill lets loose!
So many of these postings sound like they were written by republicans. Hillary and Barack are both great. Why are you people being so brutal in your attacks. Save that venom for the real enemies...the republicans. If you are a democrat, you will have to line up behind the eventual nominee. Let the republicans eat their own and support the good guys. Another point is the media are really the ones whipping up this frenzy. They are saying Hillary and Barack and Bill hate each other and are racists. We know better than that.
Umm, CNN, I've got two comments needing moderating. Based on your track record for me, I'm letting you know early so that it doesn't take hours, days or never to get them moderated.
At this rate it will. Keep it up.
Edwards supporters, my God. Waste of a vote!. Now Switching to Obama?. Wait and see Obama against McCain. Do you want to get in an airplane with a pilot with experience or without?
I Support Hillary but please don't let Bill Clinton be on her way, because i think that she doesn't need her husband, she is smart and he is talking to much...
The Clintons admitted they were using the good cop/bad cop strategy. I think part of this calculation was aimed at women voters, so they could maintain the "softer side" image she got by crying. The thing is, the Clintons only know one style: fight, fight fight. It will be interesting to see if the bloom comes off the rose.
HRC supporters, if you are going to keep bringing up the "present" votes, please do your research. Google "obama present planned parenthood" You will find out that Obama was voting present pursuant to a Planned Parenthood strategy to rebuke the Republican leadership's efforts to forward an anti-abortion agenda. Knowledge people, can be very enlightening.
Hello President Clinton: Pls do not poil the chance for Hillary to become the democratic presidential nominee by you being the spoiler.
A friend and admirer
Bill Clinton needs to stop barraging the press with accusations and try to get them to be on his side.
Poor Hillary, I don't think it's ever dawned on her that her man needs to be numero uno and if that means running her campaign in the ground, oh well. Standing by her man is making her look more like a insecure housewife than a presidential candidate. Please, don't call her a feminist–she's Bill's enabler.
Why isn't Obama being asked why he was a NV on the abortion issues that arose? Given the religious injection into his campaign, this does not bode well. Why isn't the question being asked as to who supplied an innocent picture of Hillary and Rezco to Tim Russert? Why isn't Obama being questioned in depth on his relationship with Rezco and why is the information on Rezco he has given to the media taken on face value without any investigative reporting? It appears to me that Obama has been given a free ride while Hillary has been raped by the media. I think the media should also be giving out the information that JFKs children are all Hillary supporters and why isn't a huge press conference covered by all the cable shows being held on this account? To compare Obama with his NV voting record to JFK who had the guts to record his votes and take the consequences, serve his country in wartime and give his life in service of his country is to compare bush to JFK. I am sickened and saddened by the Kennedy's actions. Like Obama, If he is nominated, I will be a NV. jozey
Keep going Bill , someone needs to have a little back bone here.
Why is it OK for barak to use Malcom X quotes to say his speach and Bill can't say that jesse jackson won SC in the 80's. The media is soooo biased!
Bill did not do all the attacks without Hillary's approval.
They are just playing good and bad cops efficiently, but it backfired.
I believe Obama will be the nominee after Kennedy's endorsement.
He first had difficulty pronouncing Obama's name.
Kennedy's endorsement is badly needed to unite the Democratic Party after Bill ripped it apart big time.
Go ahead and vote for him on the basis that he's a new Jack Kennedy. Go ahead and believe, out of the blue -together with most republicans- that Hillary is a witch who deserves to be stopped. And, yes, go ahead and buy the argument that many independents and conservatives will vote for Obama instead for a Republican. Obama can be a great guy and potential president, but none of the prior statements is true. Obama has fantastic potential, but so far has proved to be more a media-based phenomenon than a politician with a strong, reliable record.
As a woman, I want a woman in the White House that is independent and can stand on her own. It is clear that Hillary Clinton is extremely dependent on Bill Clinton to get her the job. This is Hillary's weakness. A dependence on her husband for professional gain. It is pathetic. We need a woman in the White House who is strong on her own.
I think Hillary is doing a fine job. I will vote for her in the election,. The country was in great shape when the Clinton's were in the white house!!! Look where we are now.!!!!! You go figure. My life and income was much better off with the clin ton's.. The world in a whole was much better off. We are in shambles now with every country hating us. Be afraid be very afraid!!! Vote very wisely!
The divisiveness within the Democratic party caused by the Clintons demonstrates why Hillary (if nominated) will lose in November. No matter how much Democrats are motivated to replace Bush, she'll unite this country behind Republicans. If you're a Republican, you should vote for Hillary in the primaries.
The Clintons have been infamous for dirty politics and surely it was no coincidence that senator Obama was vindicated because of his racial origin.If Clintons were such sympathetic of the African American community ,the race factor would not have surfaced in the first place.The Clintons only appeal to a certain elite section of democrats unlike Obama who has had a strong influence over all americans irrespective of their race,age and sex.Besides, Bill Clintons fued with senator Obama is only going to isloate the Clinton campaign from democratic voters and project a negative image of the democratic party as a whole. Maybe Bill should just get a Big Mac and some fries(which he so dearly loves) and sit in his couch ,watching Hillary do all the work on tv.
Bill Clinton is quickly destroying Hillary's campaign by A: Being too involved, and B: Simply being Bill Clinton. He really needs to move over and let his perfectly capable wife execute her own campaign and regain the ground that he's dug out from under her.
I am so disappointed in him for acting like this. It makes me wonder about Hillary being any better than Bush.
Stop it now or you will lose all your credibilty.
Why do we care what Ted Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy have to say...they are voices of the past. I thought we were looking ahead.
Bill Clinotn is a micro-managing control-freak and I actually mean that as a compliment although it certainly didn't serve this last 2 weeks.
If Hillary gets elected, the smartest thing to do right off the bat is to actually appoint him to an important cabinet post. This would serve multiple purposes in so far as he would be adept at whatever his prescribed funtion was AND it would mute the "Co-Preident" criticism because he would clearly be engaged with his own responsibilities.
The Clinton campaign, in a manner of damage control, might even decide on Bill's "mission" now and make it the core of how he helps the campaign as well as governs. As much as I don't wish to amplify Bill Maher's joke (appropriated by Mitt Romeny) about the scary thought of Bill Clinton in the White House with nothing to do....it would help to give him some structure inwhich to channel his considerable enthusiasm.
A truly poetic turn would be to show that the Clintons can learn positive lessons from others (like Al Gore) and have Bill take over the environmental wing of her campaign and governence.
Back in his day Bill was a master of appropriating republican themes, which of course drove republicans crazy. It would be intersting to see if Hillary can pull this off with Obama since it's pretty clear at this point that positivity and vision are what's selling this election cycle. At least with the democrats.
You democrats are hillarious.
This 80% black vote for Obama is going to tear your party apart. We republicans are going to be there to clean up the mess. This was your election to lose, and the powers that be who desperately want Obama to be the candidate are sadly mistaken about his ability to beat us in the Election.
Its the war actually. By time the election comes around, Obama is going to look like an idiot for opposing it. He will look un american.
You Obama supporters: Stop using those biased and hateful words when you speak of Hillary. If Hillary doesn't win the nomination, guess where her supporters will go? McCain and Huckabee don't seem like a bad second choice after all. Each can run on experience and record. Obama has neither.
"I respect Caroline and Teddy's decision, but I have made a different choice," she said. "While I admire Sen. Obama greatly, I have known Hillary Clinton for over 25 years and have seen firsthand how she gets results. As a woman, leader and person of deep convictions, I believe Hillary Clinton would make the best possible choice for president."
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Hillary will win, we support her, Bill supports her.. THE MEDIA DOES NOT... Even CNN, wow.. is there an unbiased source for news?????
HILLARY WAS RIGHT!!! The Chicago Tribune made the ultimate endorsement today by its addendum message to Barack Obama that goes like this: "Come clean on your involvement with Tony Rezko, the felon jailed today after 2-million dollar bond forfeiture."
Looks like Bill's gone now, so we should give Hillary credit for her own-her-own disclosure of Obama's past political and personal dealings with a person not so sterling in the eyes of the Chicago's lawmakers.
For the love of god CNN, when you "report" (again for the 1000th time) another tid bit about Rezko, how about playing the sound bite of what Barack actually said about this guy. You (CNN) and other biased news channels keep tagging this Rezko guy with Obama and the truth is there is literally no viable connection at all. Obama purchased a strip of land from Rezko who happened to own the lot next to the Obama's house. Even if the guy was a hack, why are you continuing to connect the two as if they had some deep dark deal together. It was small real estate deal, who cares?!
Do you really think any of these candidates want money from some sleaze bag like this guy? No, which is why the Obama camp has given any/all money from Rezko or even anyone that might know him to charity. It would be nice if the mainstream media would concentrate on reporting news, not stirring up issues that don't really exist. No wonder we've had dirty politics for so many years, it's be perpetuated by the media. How about doing something to unite our country instead of more of the same crap.
no, please let bill continue making hillary look bad-- we dont want her as president--
Oh please. I don't get the big fuss over Bill Clinton. He hasn't said much of anything shocking, this is typical political mudslinging that even the Obama camp is guilty of. Get over it.
As for Obama, I voted him into the Senate. And what exactly has he DONE? Not much of anything, that this Illinois resident knows of. I just don't get the appeal.
Look who's calling the kettle black. Everyone one keeps saying that Hillary can't stand on her and needs Bill to help her. How interesting. I saw a segment on MSNBC or CNN this morning that Obama had been going to Grandpa Teddy and asking him questions about on what it takes to run the oval office since 2006. And low and behold.....Grandpa Teddy endorses him today!!!!!! If Obama were to win the DEM nomination and Presidency is he going to be running to Grandpa Teddy for help! I mean he keeps saying he's ready to run the greatest country on this planet so why would he need advice from Grandpa Teddy. Give me a break! Obama talks about change and the future, well he went backwards with this endorsement if you ask me. People we are in 2008....Obama's speeches sound like if we were back in time where only white people had any rights! We have overcome that issue, we need to focus on the issues that are hurting this country today. Like the economy, healthcare, soaring gas prices, rising food prices, national security, etc. People will always have different views so let's hear which candidate has the best solution without all those church sermons!!!!!!!!
Lynn: You are so wrong. maybe your husband can work for you, but that's not the point. it looks to everyone that Hilary cannot control her husband even though she is supposed to be qualified to run for president. if she can't control her hubby how can she be capable of running the country.
Bill Clinton is the one being racist............NOT Obama. if what Bill Clinton said about Jesse Jackson after Obama won S.C. primary is not racist then I don't know what is.
If you support Hilary, that's OK. But please write what is true and not what you wish was true. (Then again, after listening to Hil and Bill, it's difficult to fathom what is the truth).
I wonder if Bill really does want Hillary to win - perhaps he really wants her to lose - given his ego it is possible don't ya think?
I think it's funny that anyone can make a comment about gender affecting a primary, but the minute people bring up race, they're called "insensitive."
up until recently i have been a big supporter of Sen Clinton and i have always admired, yes admired the former president. However to reduce this campaign to meaningless comments about race is pushing me in Obama's direction..i also like that he wants to bring back jobs to American soil!
As much as it pains me to watch our SuperStar turn into a white dwarf...Clinton is so 1990's...BHO is so 1960's!
As far as this FL thing...We had an election stolen from us before...We will not let it happen again! I have faith that the DNC will do the right thing this time and NOT allow Hillary to destroy the party by continuing with this absolutley transparent, Bush/Rove -esque, do anything to win tactic that we despise! McCain or Romney will crush her with that!
It doesn't matter what ole BillyBoy does from now own. He has shown his true colors (or is it Primary Colors) to all of America.
Don't look now Clintons but while you were spreading your hatred and divisiveness American was "moving on up"...that's right getting back to the thing that makes America the strongest nation in the world. That is the UNITED States of America.
Fired Up White Texan...Fired Up and ready to back Barack Obama all the way to DC!
Sen. Obama aired television advertisements in Florida. The pledge he signed not to campaign in states that do not adhere to the Democratic National Committee calendar includes an explicit prohibition of electronic advertising.
it looks like in this country anything can be called as racial remark -if black person complains. But if the same happens to white person – it cannot be taken as racial. How is that?
I think that white people are being too much watched... this racial thing grew out of proportions now. It is nasty.
Clintons are fine, they just fight for the presidency as Barack Hussein Obama, and others. Only the most yelling is directed to Clintons.
Hmmm........ wonder how is this possible in "free country". Double standard?
Listen everyone, If Barrac can't deal with the little noise the the media keeps spinning on what the Clintons are saying, how in the hell will he deal with what the republicans are going to throw at him. We all know what they did with John Kerry spin spin, spin. Lets b careful not to put the republicans back in office. You need to believe that no one will be able to shut them up. Barrac has no experience, the Republicans know this, that's why they want him to win.
Obama should be the press secretary for the Clinton white house. He's a good talker, for sure. At the same time, he could get a little more experience under his belt. Come back and run in 2016.
We've already had 7+ years of someone with no clue how to run the country in office. Look how that turned out - distastrous! Why would we want to risk another 4 years?
Wake up, Democrats!! Resist the media's fanatical worship of Barack, like it's the reincarnation of Jesus. The facts are that there is no substance there, only lofty comments. Hillary is our best chance of getting back on track, improving our economy and our standing in the world, regardless of her husband's antics. Besides, I want to see Bill host the tea parties....
Don't know where Obama was prior to his political activities. Not sure what he stands for yet. Know he doesn't have any experience or the track record to solve some of the biggest probems in this country, ie federal deficit, Iraq war,
Afganistan, Pakistan, oil problem, or the economy.
Senator Clinton does have the experience and is married to the man who wiped out the federal deficit before his term ended, look what the present president has done-borrowed and sold our grand and great grand childrens birthright to pour money into Iraq.
Back to Obama-he is coming out of Illinois-where H Clintons father was a major player in the Democratic party-whats wrong with that picture-where is his support coming from? As for the Kennedys supporting him-I'm so tired of the "boys club" I can't stand it. The male species doesn't have a perfect record as presidents, its time for a female-it sure couldn't get any worse then it is now.
I will not vote for Obama, and will cross party lines to vote for a better candidate.
Bill Clinton is like a bad penny that just won't go away.
The Clintons are all about hate and dividing the nation, and they ARE NOT IN TOUCH with what Americans want. It's not just the Obama issue, it's the continued Republican bashing as well. Obama and McCain are so popular among ALL voters because they will unite the parties and end the 8 years of political polarization the Clintons savor so much. Every time Hillary bashes the Republicans, and every time Bill bashes Obama... they get farther and farther away from a victory.
If Hillary is incapable of reining in her own husband, how can she expect anyone to have confidence in her ability to lead in the White House???? If she thinks Bill is helping her, she'd better think again. I voted for him twice and spent too many hours trying to defend him in his second term. They keep talking about how great his presidency was. Really???? I remember it as being an extremely divisive time. If Hillary is the candidate, this lifelong Democrat will be voting for a Republican. They had their eight years, now they need to step aside.
The only endorsement that counts is that of the american electorate not the Kennedys' or the Kerrys' however symbolic it may be. The only reason Bill Clinton's administration was so successful is because he didn't let the ultra-liberal wing of his party coerce him. I think the President we need now is one who has experience and understands the inner working of the Washington establishment and that person is Hillary.
These people just need to shut up please! Bill helped in New hampshire and Nevada and will help again on Super Tuesday. Obama won in South Carolina because he got a huge percentage of the black vote. That will be useless on super Tuesday. Whoever is saying this has no clue, period!!!!
Hillary all the way.. Mr. O needs to stop whining all the time and figure out his position on policies.. all fluff and no substance.. And who cares about his hundred endorsements.. the NV culinary union couldnt help him.. teddy's sure wont..
So many Obama supporters seem to think the Republicans will treat him differently that Clinton. Really? I don't think so. Why do you think there are so many negative stories about the Clintons out there? Because Republicans could NOT win on the issues against Bill and they resorted to very personal attacks. They said anything and everything they could think of that might make them look bad to some voters. And, it worked to a degree. Just read how many so-called Democrats are saying these things about Bill and Hillary – they are coming right out of the Republican play book.
Don't be so stupid Democrats. Obama may be a good candidate, I'm not taking anything away from him. But, please don't insult my intelligence by saying that politics will suddenly be all nicey, nicey with him as President. Don't think for one second that he will be treated any differently. They will try their best to tear him apart, too.
Hi Candy, it's so sad for What Happened to Hillary in south Carolina because of Bill Clinton racial statements. Even I voted for Barack , I' m and still confident, more than anybody, that Hillary will become the next President of the United States of America. Don't ask me why, the game have already been played.
People are threatened by a woman in power. These people will vote for any man before a woman. We need less Ego and Testosterone in the White House.
Side Note: It seems that any comment on Obama's record is a racial attack. Obama is good with the rhetoric, but, lacks the experience. What could be more racial then 80% of all black people voting for a black candidate. That's racist!
This is all too ridiculous. Every time someone compares an elected official of one race to an official of the the same race, someone always jumps out and declares racism, then demands an apology. Bill made a comparison that he felt was valid between two candidates, and the Obama camp cries dirty tricks. Bill Clinton also made a very insightful observation about this retarded media that's been covering this campaign.
If the Obama campaign can't take this heat, then they definitely won't be able to stand up the Republican attack machine this fall.
I wish someone would make a YouTube video about Hillary similiar to the one about Britney Spears. Here's pretense:
Have a guy dressed like Hillary with running mascara, crying and shouting "PLEASE LEAVE HILLARY ALONE! PLEASE LEAVE HILLARY ALONE! "
That would be hysterical!
Julie – you are living in a fairy tail if you think there is "no viable connection" between Obama and Rezko. Just wait and see.
GIVE 'EM HILL!!!!
CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!
A vote for Hillary is a vote for Billary. I hope we do not have to endure another 4 – 8 years of embarrasment and ego's that help to tear our country down.
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.
What has Hillary done as first lady? Not very much.
Anyone who is blind enough to support her and her radical ideas are just pansies who long for the "glory days" of the nineties. I don't think much of the women who vote for Hillary just because allegedly she's the same gender as they are. If you vote for her then you're voting for an evil far worse than Bush.
If she gets the nomination, I'm voting Republican, if she wins I'm leaving America.
I pity Senator and Ex President Clinton and the sheep who follow these two.
Bring BUBBA Back!!!
We love you Clintons!!!
I don't think Bill should be ALLOWED to campaign for Hillary.
As a former President, he has WAY to much insider information on what these "super delegates" may have in their closet, or what makes them tick, or what they'd really like to have given to them by a sitting President. That's WAY to much power for one candidate to have over another.
Further, the idea of having a husband, then a wife as President smacks of a dynastic or monarchical setup... who's next, Chelsea?
No... they've both proven, time and time again, that the only thing they want is power (their marriage and family is one of necessity for American politics, with obviously no love). I do not want that type of person making decisions for my country.
You can't blame the Cintons due to lies, but everyone lies!! Stop judging them period!! I strongly believe Obama is acting hipocrite and lies to American people! That's brainwashing to all American people! Stop thinking before voting!
I don't have a problem with Bill Clinton supporting his wife nor touting her 35 year record. But race has no place in politics. If these type of remarks continue from the former President, then Hillary should be compelled to censor him. Let her control her campaign and Barack control his, so that we the voters, can accurately decide, based on their records and stances on policy, who is best fit to represent the Democratic party. It makes me wonder that if she can't censor Bill now, what can we expect from her should she occupy the Oval Office?
Lynn, Obama goes out of his way to stay race neutral even when all the questions try to insinuate that, so I do not think this is an accurate representation. Race, gender...I thought the direction was towards rising beyond all that...
surrogacy2, sometimes change is difficult but when backed by a serious dose of morality, it is almost necessary. Is it your opinion (masked) or do you think you have the collective voice of all whites...? I certainly disagree with you.
hilldog
For each hour Bill sticks around as Co-President the Republicans get closer to the most fantastic upset in national election night history. Keep talking, Bill !!!
Bill Clinton is free to campaign on his wife's behalf, but he needs to restrain his tendencies toward negative tactics. This is a primary race, not a general election, and as a senior figure in the Democratic Party, he needs to focus on a positive message. His failure to do so has divided the party faithful. Call it what you will, his behavior has been grossly irresponsible and politically maladroit.
ty, Illinois , I am latino and you are so right they seem to think right away that we will follow the lead of the the democratic party for Obama but this may not be true! Most latino I speak to feel that if Hillary dose not get the nomination then McCain will be the one they will lean to because he has voiced even in the republican party what he would do to help reform immigration! As far as I can see there is alot of bad blood going on and its maybe to late to fix within the democratic party already! In the Latino community the wisper has begun of moving to the republican base if Hillary lose like they did with Bush!
Who wants a ride????
Folks it isn't 'Billary' it is HillBilly btw
Obama doesn't have enough experience to back him to be president...I can't understand why folks aren't getting that. Now if he waits a term or two and then run again, I just might actually vote for him, but he has to have something more under his belt prior to my vote. Clinton is somewhat suspicious if not mysterious. She doesn't have too much hands on experience either. Yes her husband was president...but that is NOT her.
Sadly I do not believe there is a Democratic delegate that is worthy enough for voting for... I'm having to lean toward the Republican side which is even more sad.
The other thing is that she is ruining chances for future women to run for any political positions. Maybe our country is ready for a woman or a black president, but unfortunately these two are NOT the ones.
I just hope she straightens up and her campaigners (and spouse) quit the jabs at Obama. They're beginning to be no better than his campaigners. How discomforting that it seems to always be the campaigners to ruin it for most of the delegates.
Who are they kidding. Most of the people, including myself, who are seriously considering voting to Hilary are doing so because of our desire for Bill to play a meaningful role in the next administration. Without Bill, Hillary wouldn't get the time of day from most voters.
Obama made"mistake" buying property from Rezko. Rezko was his many many years friend – and Obama did not know about him this? Please! We know our friends! Obama is just washing his hands, backing out because another truth came up.
How it might be in presidency? The same? Oh, I did not know abut this and that? How safe we will be? He will make deals with other shady people in world...?
He took money from Rezko, will he sell America ..............? How can we trust him?
Would you MORONS quit saying Bill gave 'the' concession speech. Just because CNN states something doesn't make it true. Just because CNN doesn't cover it doesn't mean it didn't happen.
HILLARY CLINTON GAVE A CONCESSION SPEECH LIVE IN TENNESSE ON C-SPAN. Get your heads out of your backsides and watch the real news once in awhile.
Bill was polite and gave a speech TOO not in lieu of.
The O-generation has arrived to send the Clintons back to Arkansas for retirement.
America must go forward not backwards.
Past vs. Future – Yes we can America!
At the end of the day we all run back to our tribes. That is what is happening with the Clinton's and especially former president Bill Clinton who is branded the first "black president". Yeah right. When push comes to shove we all show our true colors.
Bill Clinton has said or done nothing wrong. His Jesse Jackson comment was not racist, but fact. You need to see the entire thing before you let CNN tell you otherwise. Bill has every right to campaign for his wife, but what people should focus on is what Hillary Clinton is saying. Hillary is a great canidate. CNN tells you the Kennedy's are supporting Obama, well not all of them....
Hillaryhaters and Clinton haters can not give you valid reasons other than hearsay and past history and media bias to tear Hillary down. Hillary is the best canidate to take this country forward. Ted Kennedy is only endorsing Obama because he and Bill Clinton have a shaky relationship and John Kerry(who couldn't even fight for himself) is mad because Bill( had a heart attack) didn't help him in 2004 like he is now helping Hillary. Obama's is rolling in politics as usual and there is no change in sight. Obama needs to answer some serious questions, will CNN ask??
Everybody's soo anti-cnn? sure as hell doesent stop them from putting thier two cents on their blog pages.And speaking as an African American male who's enroaching into his early 30's when i was growing up in ARKANSAS!!! I had the previlege to have president Clinton as our Governer he did a fine job and was truly beloved by the people of that state (him and Hillary both) i even had the oppurtunity to meet him and shake his hand. When he ran for President i fully supported him as well , and you know why? Because Bill made us all believe that no matter where we came from or who we are ,we're all UNITED under the same cause. I have not been that inspired in a long time not until i heard a man speak about not only what it means to be an American but also what it means to be united in America. Anyone who scoffs at people who are HOPEFUL,IDEALISTIC,or DREAMERS, weelllll i only have one thing to ask you what do say to your children when they tell you what their dreams are. I look forward to your response. Thank you Michael LONG LIVE LIBERTY LONG LIVE LOVE LONG LIVE HOPE AND LONG LIVE BARACK OBAMA !!!!!!!
I still think President Bill Clinton is an excellent speaker and feel the media has really done its best to spin him in a negative light. I agree with the other Hillary supporters when I say that there seams to be a Clinton smear campaign at times. The only reason Bill has been in the news so often is because the NEWS ORGANIZATIONS chose to put him there. They could have just as easily followed around any other candidate's spouse, or spun anyone elses words for some cheap ratings.
So glad to see people commenting on the biased coverage of all the cable channels against the CLintons. They take every comment made by them and make it racist. They need to lay off Bill CLinton.
They are totally for Obama. WHere's the talk about experience??????
Everytime they report on Hilliary – it's negative – never a positive report
The little side remarks and facial expressions are disgusting.
Too bad the Kennedy endorsement came before SUper Tuesday. Politics are nasty at times. Anyway – who looks up to the Ted Kennedy. He is from the old school – doesn't say much for his history in the senate.
COme on Hilliary supporters – let's show them in the voting booth.
I challenge all voters to take responsibility for your votes, no matter who you voter for take responsibility for your votes, take the time to research and learn about the candidates before you vote, the same way you would research information on a daycare provider that would be taking care of your children, or a nursing home that would be taking care of your elderly parent if you could not afford to take care of them, the same way you would take time to research the surgeon that would operate on you, your spouse our your children, it is the same way you should take care in researching who you are going to vote for, these individuals will make decisions that will affect your lives, and the lives of your loved ones, they will make decisions as to whether or not your loved ones will go to war, whether or not they will attend quality schools, whether you will be able to feed your family and heat your homes, put gas in your car without going broke, these are things that are important to our everyday lives, we need to focus on the importance of this election, this new president will inherit a mess and it will weigh them down before they even have a chance to get their own ideas going, take the time to examin the facts, the backgrounds, hold them accountable for their statements, make them tell you what the plan is and how it will be executed, how it will be paid for, it is so easy for everyone to say what they are going to do, but I am about the show me!! not the promise, take the time to examine how your vote will affect you directly, when it's all said and done and you go home at nights from work, how will the choices that this individual will make affect you, all you have to do is sit and think about how the current administration's decisions affected and continue's to affect you, this is not a popularity contest, a race war, a gender war it is an election where common sense and intelligence should come into play on all of our parts, lets be honest with ourselves and make sound decisions, and be accountable for them, yes it is your vote to give, but in the end your vote affects me and mine will affect you, so be ready to be held accountable for your votes, be ready to stand up and say I voted for this individual because I did the research, I did the math, I did the background, the same way you would do with the Daycare Provider that would take care of your kids, the Nursing home that would care for your elderly parents, the Surgeon and hospital that will perform the operation on you, your spouse or your children, in the end you will ultimately have to take respopnsibility for all of these decisions and you will have to take responsiblity for your votes, if you just vote based on a one track way of thinking or due to gender or race then you do us all a disservice including your family members. Pay attention to what's being said by all of the candidates and then make an EDUCATED, INTELLIGENT DECISION, as to who will be the best person to realistically bring forth the initiatives that are important to you and your country. I CHALLENGE YOU TO STEP BACK AND TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT EACH CANDIDATE AS IF THEY WERE COMING INTO YOUR HOUSEHOLD TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LIVES OF YOUR FAMILIES, because in the end they are.
we can not let this be another Bush,Clinton,Bush,Clinton. go OBAMA !!!!
Let him keep doing what he has been doing. It has been working....
for Obama.
Go Obama '08!
I was voting for Hillary until Bill made it clear he was running for co-president in the manner of Karl Rove. Now I'm Obama all the way. I'm sick of Bill. Hillary... you should have dumped him after you left the White House.
Bill is a great attribute and America needs to hear his opinion.
He was right to tell the CNN reporters the other day what he thought and what many of us think about some of their questions.
We live in a democracy and as a citizen Bill Clinton has every right to speak up when he feels like it!
He's the real heavyweight in the press these days and not Obama and Ted Kennedy! That's why we're hearing so much noise about him. He was twice President, and a good one!
Maybe that's why Barak Obama and many others still call him President Clinton!
I was Pro- Clinton until I heard Obama speak. I am an Obama supporter, but with Billery's behavior, if they win the nomination, consider me GOP in the General Election.
I think we have all been bamboozled by obama
You Clinton supporters who whine about a Obama-bias by CNN .... gimme a break! For those of us who lived through the soap opera of the Clinton '90s know why it was called the Clinton News Network. Not one negative thing. Ever.
It also wasn't Obama who said, "Hey! Look at me, a black man won in SC. Just like Jesse Jackson did." No, Slick made the comment as a veiled reminder to white voters that, "Ya know, a black man won here. Ya know, just like Jesse did in '84 and '88. You remember him, right?" He's trying to link Obama/Jackson (absolutely NO comparison there!) knowing full well that most people think Jackson is a race-baiting, media loving fool. Now that I think about it though, that pretty much sums up Slick now too.
How you Clintonistas could want these despicable people back in the WH is just unreal!
Obama '08!
I'm concerned about Bill's influence if Hillary wins the White House.
I'm concerned about Obama's inexperience and apparent lack of conviction in voting "present" as a State senator.
How about an Edwards/Obama ticket?
Its not the lying, everyone lies, it is the tactics being used that upset me.
Mention something false, then appologize a day later. Everyone hears the false accusation, nobody hears the appology.
Then two weeks later, a lie becomes muddy in the back of our brains, then we all mention it unsure where we heard it.
Then the lie becomes a "fact" used on somebody's blog and its spread even more.
Some of these statements are really off the wall! The Obama supporters are on cloud nine saying things like he's nice, he's honest, he's a joiner not a divider...these are all statements that haven't been proven. I especially love the statement by someone here that said they would vote for Obama and if he didn't get the Democratic nomination they would vote for McCain – someone tell me how that could be possible – the two have totally different positions on almost everything! – Like I said, some crazy comments here!
The one who said America is not ready for a Black President. Please...........
this country been ready long ago.....you just jealous it might happen. And you
are scared Obama will do better than the current George Bush in the White
house now............................
I don't think so! I think that at this point Hillary lost the Dmeocratic majority support anyway but she is still leading at the polls! Clintons are more stronger than the Democrats!
Hillary People's President!
Go Hillary !
I am confused as to who is running under the Clinton campaign. Is it Hillary or Bill? Maybe the ballot should have Billary Clinton on it!!! I see more of Bill with a microphone in his hand than Hillary, on the News stations. The man is enjoying himself so much that I think he forgets who is running. Why can't Hillary run her own campaign and prove to us on her own merits? Well, I know why.... ever hear of a "smoke screen".. we are getting it full blown.
There are many of us who do not want to see any more drama from that family, democrats and republicans agree!!!!!! I want to take that supposed "household name of Clinton" out of my house and bury it in the backyard.
Time for the Clinton's to go on a long vacation away from the press and out of our lives.
I want someone who has experience. Who's husband has already been there and done that. There is no question that Hillary is good for the country. My ticket is for experience and who can get the job done
Once a Clinton ALWAYS A CLINTON, LIARS till DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jim G, Obama also won 52% of All voters 18-64. Hillary only wins in states with >35% over 65.
And in Nevada he won more delegates, despite losing the general vote by 3%.
Leanne, you are right about him needing to state his positions more clearly. He has them, but he rarely states them.
I just wish backers (of Obama & Hillary) would state the facts why they are for or against.
Childish attacks just marginalize what you have to say, even if you are right.
I can't believe that we are still letting the media control how we think. If you acually listen to what Bill said and not to what the media spin is saying it will make you wonder who is it that really playing the race card. It's not Bill; It's not Barrac; It"s the media people.
We need a competent, experienced President and Hillary is the best suited.
As far as Obama goes, exactly what is his record? I grant you that he gives very inspiring speeches, but what are his actions. What has he done???
He talks of being a uniter but then his campaign sends out e-mails right after the New Hamphire primary stating that the Clintons are bringing up racial issues. Interpreting her comments as being racist. This was confirmed by him during one of the debates. He is a politican whether you like it or not.
So now that they are on the same level – WHO IS THE MOST EXPERIENCED?
HILLARY – 08
CNN is pro Obama, every headlines with pictures is Obama even on TV. CNN is so impartial and we are deeply disappointed.
Anyway, I am not even worried about Hillary losing SC. She is the leader in national polls and she has a big lead in big states. Anyway, even CNN does not like her, she will be our candidate! She is the only candidate with exprience and will stand against the Republican.
Regarding the Kennedy's endorsement to Obama, I thought Obama is pro-change, the Kennedy's are old family politician & belongs to old politics & Obama accepted them for his own welfare. He will do everything to win in as well but we request them not to be a hypocrite!
We will fight for HILLARY and she will win it, she has the machinery and she will win the WHITE HOUSE! GO HILLARY!
And why should he not help his wife,? I think what is happening here is that Obama is sending this message out through his sources to the media, the Clintons cannot respond to some of the negative things said about them or they will look like they are racist – I think the media has a lot to do with it all and from what I have listened to CNN is more for Obama than Clinton – it is getting so bad I feel like shutting the TV off and saying to heck with CNN. All it takes is for some announcer to keep preaching on & on about Bill Clinton to get things going. I for one wonder what people would say if he Clinton just sat home and did nothing to help her, he is in a position where he can help and why not as he is her husband. I have taken a look at Mrs Obama and she says what she feels like.
Gregg's really off base in his comments – lifetime democrat and then vote republican? – that's one crazy notion!
Bubba has clearly demonstrated what half of the American electorate already knew....this guy is not has smart as he thinks, nor as he has been portrayed by his groupies.
Has a sitting US Senator endorsed Hillary?
Howdy Republicans! Having a good time posting all these anti-Hillary messages? You don't fool the real Democrats; we recognize your rhetoric.
I, as a Republican, but even more importantly as an American, am upset by the Clintons' campaign strategy. Their divide and conquer strategy is Rovian, which I always detested. If I were interested only in a GOP victory in November, I would keep quiet, and watch the Clintons steer their party to defeat. But I'm more interested in the welfare of our country. Even if the Clintons lose in November, they will surely increase the bitter partisanship and dysfunctional polarization that paralyze our federal government and body politic today. Even though I am concerned about his overall readiness, I really like and admire Obama. He seems to be a good and decent man, very smart, and genuinely committed to a common positive vision for our country.
Funny how everyone keeps trying to quiet down Bill, yet Michelle Obama injected the race card into the race last November with the "they will get it" statement followed by claiming Clinton's "fairy tale" comment was racial, and who told her to shut up!
Sen Obama tried to attack Hillary with the Wal-Mart statement, yet won't talk about Michelle's sitting on the Board of Treehouse collecting $52 grand a year from a company with deep roots in Wal-Mart and same working practices, and she was let go after Obama made a feel good speech in New Jersey against Wal-Mart!
Plus it openned the door that exposed his slumlord connection, which is rearing its head to prove Obama as a liar!
Seems the Obama past is proving he is as dirty a politician as the rest, in fact his kind of politics is far worse!
Just how much garbage are we suppose to endure from Hill-Bill?
We can only hope that at some point they understand the need
to gracefully step aside and let the inevitable happen.
Besides, don't they realize that they will be required to return all
the furniture and silver they stole from the White House the first
time they were there?
I can not figue out were is all this hate coming from..... People are feeding into this B.S about race. Bill Clinton, calls O bama's story , "A fairy tale." and for days CNN and all the other news stations call it racist. Yet, Huckabee told a group of supporters that he didn't see anything wrong with flying the confed. flag and that if some one came to his state telling him other wise, they could stick the pole up there you know what........ Can some one please help me understand the Logic in this?
Leanne,
Obama won the majority of delegates in Nevada despite losing the popular vote so in essence he won Nevada.
I think sometimes the media just create a monster out of nothing, and we loose our good justments. Whatever on the TV or newspapers are the opinions of the reporters/writers. Just like in New Hampshire, the media all cried out loud that the polls show this and that, but the result had absolutely nothing to do with polls or no polls. I'll vote for Hillary because of her own experiences, the lessons she's learned, etc..I won't vote for Obama even though I think he's a likable candidate because after 8 years with Bush, we can't afford to have a president in training. Black or white, male or female, Bill or no Bill has absolutely nothing to do with it.
Think before voting......for sure! Are you or your family member one of the 15 million people that will be excluded under Obama's propoe health care???????
His campaign slogan is for change. His so called change policies however are so far in the future the majority of them will not come about for 2-3 years. Can you wait? I don't want to. And he hasn't gotten anything of substance through Congress – how does he expect to get anything done as President? Clinton's change ideas can be started and done within 6 months – and no one is left out of health care. Obama is offering nothing more than what we have now – wait ,hope and pray.
I was disappointed to see the Kennedy's support Obama...but that is what the far end of either side would do. Clinton is for middle America! I will vote more than 'present' for her.
Strength, fair analysis and interpretation of statements, and certainly she did not start the mud sling at the last debate...that was Senator Obama.
Mike, She needed him to win the US senate seat, and be president, that is why she did not dump he. May be she will do that if she does not win the nomination, then she will not need him anymore.
CNN = I though the media was supposed to be impartial in the coverage of facts. So far all I've seen has been distortions of what really happened. So things were said by BOTH sides. But it is obvious that the CNN crew is ANTI CLINTON and pro Obama.
For your information, all you ignorants out there, any republic now a days does not have 3 branches of power but 4. We have the executive, legislative, judiciary, and...the media. Yes, the media is the 4th branch of government power. As the agents of communication they and they alone have the power to distort the truth or blow things out of proportion in order to favor whatever position they want. It is obvious that CNN does not like the CLINTONS.
Message to the african american community: Bunch of ingrates! Yes, you heard me, as an african american I am ashame of "my people". Just the other day I received an email with the slogan "Bros before Hoes" stating that all African americans should support OBAMA because of his RACE. YES! "Bros before hoes." We used to praise the Clintons saying he was the first Black President and now african americans are voting for a candidate solely because of race. Yes you will hear many say that they like what Obama is bringing to the table but when you ask them to tell you what Obama's views on different issues are they are BLANK. Like my grandmother said: "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." Hillary is the BEST candidate to lead this country!
I'm sorry but i'm not willing to take a chance on some young buck who is clearly playing all of you into thinking that he can lead this country. Go AHEAD elect OBAMA...but don't come crawling to the CLINTONS when he blows it!
I wholeheartedly disagree with her cowardly supporters (unwilling to give their names). I never voted for Bill Clinton, but it seems to me that he is right on target with most of his commentary. The more he speaks, the more likely I am to vote for Hillary. My opinion may not matter, but that's what it is.
As for what his job should be if Hillary is elected, she shouldn't be afraid to tout his experience and the fact that there will be nobody in her cabinet, or in the government for that matter, who has the ability to speak and deal as well as Bill Clinton.
I have an economics background and appreciate the fact that we haven't had a surplus in the government since Clinton was president. No matter how you cut it, there will be more experience in the White House if Hillary is elected. I'd love to see Obama in 4 or 8 years when he gets some more experience.
I should also add that I am from NY and wasn't real excited to have a carpet bagger set up shop in our state. However, she has worked hard and proven herself as a solid Senator who gets things done.
Look on the bright side....either is better than what we now have!
Hillary's extremely disingenuous remark saying "we all have spouses who support us" is beyond the pale. It is so obvious that Billary cooked up this good cop, bad cop routine weeks ago. She is demonstrating how manipulative and crafty she really is. We do not need her ilk in the White House.
THE SAME CLINTON BEHAVIOR AS WE WISNESSED FOR 8 YEARS IN THE WHITE HOUSE DO WE STILL WANT MORE? AS HILLARY IS AND WAS JUST AS BAD AS HER HUSBAND IS ANS WAS.
Obama doesn't answer the questions...........and he is seldom challenged in the media. I think it is clear that the media would like to see Obama win and the Republicans could then just take over and get another 4 years. That is what is at stake....open your eyes....the media and Republican WANT Obama...they will chew him up and spit him out.
Bye, Hillary.
You already had 8 years.
That's the limit.
GO AWAY.
Obama '08
I wonder if she don't feel no ways tah-red, she done comes to far to be's tah-red
The only ones that are tired are those of us continually listening to your Clinton style BS.
The Surrealist had it correct above, there's been enough of the sideshow, do we really want more?
I still finding it very telling that at the last democratic debate in SC, when all candiates were standing at their podiums, when issues were brought up, obama stuttered, fumfered and fell all over the place. Clinton and Edwards and clear concise answers regarding issues. Halfway through the debate, they were shown in seated positions, with obama in the middle, flanked by edwards and clinton. I forgot exactly what was said, but obama went straight into the "preaching" mode, which quite frankly, kinda scared the beejesus out of me. Clinton and Edwards had answers, and obama had speeches that, to me, went no where. He is not prepared to answer, in his own voice, questions on issues. That's the "green" part of him showing....he is just too inexperienced. If elected he would be a democratic puppet president, with god knows who as vice president, and god knows who is advisers will be. I think Clinton is our best bet (Hillary, not Bill)
I do think Bill should back off a bit. Not because what he is doing is wrong in some way but because the media seems to be really looking for something to pounce on with the Clintons. Anything he says is twisted in an attempt to get some sensationalistic story.
Bill will hopefully realize this and that he really cannot win in this situation no matter what he says. For some reason Obama is handled with kit gloves by the media and its very curious to me. Even more disturbing is its very obvious from the postings that most poeple just take what CNN says at face value. You really need to get beyond the snipits provided in these stories. In most cases you will really see how much what Bill is saying is distorted. The whole fairytale thing is a perfect example of it. Beyond that we now know from Obama memos that he is really looking for the opportunity to point out anything he can as well.
For all these reasons I do think it is good for Bill to downsize his role.
No doubt about it, if Hillary wins in November this will be a co-presidency. That isn't what the Constitution supports and the un-elected co-president would be beyond the checks and balances of the Legislature. This would be a dangerous step for our democracy.
It's clear to me that Bill Clinton's zeal is to protect his legacy (?) and his ego. His said after leaving office, that being the President was the best time of his life, and if he could have run again, he would. Well, there you go. Anyone who thinks he's doing all this for Hillary forgets who Bill Clinton really is. Or, maybe it depends on what the meaning of "is" is.
This is getting a little ridiculous. All indications are Hillary is doing just fine in the vast majority of states voting next Tuesday. She has my support along with plenty of other people I know. Have people forgotten what this election is about? It is not about electing someone who makes us feel good…it is about electing someone who can actually rbing about the change we are looking for. As far as I see it, that change is beginning to undo the damage from the last eight years. Let me get it straight thought; Barack can actually call Hillary "Bush-Cheney lite", vote EXACTLY the same as her from the time he enters the Senate", Michelle can make comments slandering Hillary "If you can't take care of your own house…" yet it is Hillary and Bill who are out fo control. Give me a break! Bill's reference about Jesse Jackson was to take some of the thunder away from a majority plus victory. Jesse got more than 50% of the vote in SC in '84 and '88 but didn't go own to win the nomination. Barack's strategy was to point to his 50%+ as an indication he couldn't be stopped. Bill was merely pointing out we have seen 50%+ before and it didn't end in the nomination. Look, what's important as Democrats is that we don't allow this fight to get our eyes off the prize! I pledge to support Barack if he wins, I hope all the Obama '08 folks feel the same way about Hillary; who has the exact same rating as him by all progressive interest groups!
Is everyone forgetting that it was CNN who started the whole "Race or Gender" discussion when they aired their "special coverage" on this issue?
How anyone can call the Clintons racists is beyond me.
No, this election should not be about race or gender.
It should be about who can best deal with repairing our country.
I know where Hillary stands on the issues, but Obama has yet to show me what he intends to do, other than perhaps vote "present" on the issues that face us.
Is this what you want? We ALL want change from what we've had for the past 7 years! So that message is lost on me. I want facts and words from the candidates that actually EXPLAIN what their stance is. I have yet to see Obama do that.
i cold care less if he's black or white. And I somehow doubt that many others care either. This discussion of race and cheating and "electing" Bill as president is shameful to me.
Hillary is her own person with her own beliefs and she has stated what they are.
Mr. Obama....? can you hear me? "present"
THE CLINTONS ARE DIRTY POLITICIANS AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED HAS ANY ONE NOTICED SHE HAS ALL THESE GREAT IDEAS TO CONTROL THE U.S. CITIZEN BUT HASEN'T MADE MENTION ON HOW YOU THE TAX PAYOR WILL PAY FOR THESE PLANS AND THE FACT WE WILL HAVE A SOCIALIST NATION THERE ARE PLENTY OF PLAYERS ON THE BOARD SO THINK TWICE TO BE SO EAGER TO VOTE YOU WAY TO TAX AND SPEND CLINTON
I was undecided between Hillary and Obama until the stunt "Billary" played with Obama's Regan comment. Obama was right, Regan and the conservatives did have the ideas in the 80s even though they were often bad ideas. Obama was doing a bit of historical analysis, and his point was that the Democrats in the 80s lost the "idea war" in American politics and had to win it back now. The Clintons aren't stupid. They knew what he was doing and they knew he was correct. However, their hubris and pathological desire to score political points got the best of them, and they way overstepped. It's obvious in the debates that Hillary is better informed than Obama on a host of issues. However, we're electing a President, not an wonk, and I'd rather have someone sitting in the Oval Office with at least a modicum of personal integrity, and Hillary has now shown me she doesn't have it. Obama's got a big brain too, and I'm confident he'll surround himself with enough wonks to make the best calls possible.
Put simply, if Hillary gets the nod, I will vote McCain. Go Obama!
CNN IS COMPLETELY BIASED...I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT. I TUNE INTO FOX NOW TO GET A MORE UNBIASED VIEW OF THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.
PATHETIC.
The involvement of Bill Clinton (be it positive or nagative) gives this nomination an added spice. The drama it has created so far is good for T.V. I think hillary should continue to use him.
No kidding. I was a staunch Hillary supporter. But if Bill can't trust her to hold her own, there is no reason that I should. Good bye Hill and Bill; hello Obama.
I'm really getting tired of the Obama campaign, whining about attacks from Bill Clinton.If Mr Obama can't handle Bill Clinton, questioning his political record or his future plans if he were to win the nomination. Then what is he going to do when the Republicans get a hold of him? If he can't stand the heat of the elections, How can he possibly expect to handle the pressure of the Office of the President of the United States? If it weren't for the fact that African Americans are voting for him at an average rate of 80% , for the sole reason that he is black, he would not even be considered a viable candidate. This will start becoming apparent in Florida tomorrow and even more so on Super Tuesday!!!
I said it a couple of weeks ago and I'll say it again. I was resigned to loosing the White House to a Demoncrat in 2008, but with Bill 'being Bill' I'm hopeful for another four years under a Republican president. People's memories are short, but thanks to Bill's shenanigans every reasonable person in this country is reminded how the Clintons do business. Keep wagging that finger, Bill. We all know what that means!!
BTW – Do you want a strong woman for president? News Flash – It's not Hillary!!
How shameful that CNN would print a source of "Anonymity". Hell you could make just about anything up and say "our anonymous sources" say this or that. For all we know this source could work for Obama or Karl Rove. We have to educate ourselves and stop being force fed this crap like robots.
I'm disappointed in anyone who stoops to attacking the other on a personal level. It takes them down a notch every time they do it. OBAMA INCLUDED.
Nobody's hands are clean here. I also believe this was more the media than anyone else pushing the 'race' button.
And this quote?
"If you can't control your own house how are you suppose to run the country"-Michelle Obama
What does that say about her? She's just as nasty in saying that as anyone else.
Stick to the political issues people, not their personal ones.
Enough of the Bushes, and enough of the Clintons. If Hillary is the nominee... Well, the Democrats are in for a rough and nasty general election, far worse than the primaries so far.
At least Obama is bringing new people into the process, and he values everyone's support. The Clintons spit on Iowa and South Carolina, and they have purposefully tried to downplay the importance of African American voters just because they've lost their confidence. Another Clinton nomination will leave a bitterly divided Democratic Party, and if elected, will continue the administration of a bitterly divided Washington.
Enough is enough. Say no to the dirty Clinton politics, and vote for someone who's ready to move forward.
Personally, I don't want vague promises of hope and change when our country is headed for a deep depression. Many still remain unaware of how bad it's going ot get, so they cling to the movie of the week. Inspiration? Camelot type charisma? How about action, decisive plans, answers and experience instead. Someone upthread said the office of President must be "a firm and powerful individual." Uh yeah, because the utter moron in office for the last eight years has proved to be so powerful and firm? Powerfully inept and incapable is more like it.
I don't want to wait another lifetime for a viable female candidate to come along who must "stand on her own" according to the many misognysists who apparently post here. Hillary IS powerful, knows exactly what she is doing and doesn't need to "control her hubby" OR run to him for every decision, like some idiotic soap opera. When you look at things so superficially, it's no wonder why so many Americans are upside down on their mortgage and about to get laid off.
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Bill and Hillary (sick and twisted) BOTH need to stop.
I do not truly understand the U S political system and exactly how the primaries work towards choicing the representative of one of the political parties. However, I can clearly see that Bill Clinton is actively campaigning on his wife's behalf. It appears that if Hilary wins and eventually ends up as President, it will be the former President trying to impose his influence and still be involved in the running of the Presidency and U S politics. If Hilary and her campaign wants to get her ideas heard, they are going to have to muzzle or restrict what Mr Clinton says.
CNN YOU SHOULD be ASHAMED of yourselves!!!...your the true spin doctors NOT Karl Rove. Let's see if you print my comments now. You haven't in the past.
lol!!!
Do you want four years of Bill running around shooting his mouth off? After the election, he would be even less restrained.
Will this help all the Hillary Bashing?
Just what do we think is going to happen if/when Obama gets the nomination.
Are we going to tell Mitt Romney/Huckabee/BUSH/Cheney and/or the EVIL KARL ROVE to simmer down and not be so tough on Obama?
GET A CLUE!
And by the way CNN reason why you have not posted my comments is....
GO HILLARY!!!!....and I'm a Black American Woman!!
President: Term: Total:
George Bush Sr 4 yrs
Bill Clinton 8 yrs
George Bush 8 yrs
20 yrs
Hilary (?) 8 years (?)
(28 yrs ?)
After 20 years of just two families, 8 more seems like a dynasty. I need real change from this familiarity.
You cannot fault Obama or JFK for being young. You can only applaud them for keeping their eyes on the bouncing ball and attaining superior early recognition. How this dude got into Harvard, became first black president of harvard law review, finishing top and choosing civil rights as an avenue to practice law; I don't know. What I know however is that his poor dad from Africa or his sick mother had no elitist hand in it and that to me speaks more about the content of a man.
I change mind to support republic this year.
what does ted kennedy add to obamas campaign a lot of baggage has the american people forgot what kennedy has done in the past isnt a pretty picture let us all remember whats at stake here the people that are struggling to feed their familes and to take care of their elderly parents, let them visit a nursing home or some of the places here in this country that are really struggling to make a decent living. come to ky where you cant buy a job lets get away from the big dogs and come down to earth and vote for someone who has a heart and wants to try and help the poor people of this country listen to what john edwards , or hillary clinton has to say and forget all this stage act of who is supporting who go out on election day and vote your heart, not what you are wearing on your sleeve
Obama will lose the general election.
Democrates are delusional thinking Obama will carry the country.
We better wake up and not put 'another' president in training in office Again!. Obama's just a pretty cafe au lait picture that only knows to vote 'present' in the Senate to avoid any 'mistakes' as he's primed himself for this election and minorities are alowing themselves to be hyped and color blind as if this is a popularity contest....
Hillary right out of the post was know to be a devisive candidate and look what's happened as soon as Bill stood up and said what needed to be said...
The Democratic party has allowed the media to bring this race down to two unwinable candidates while overlooking and discarding the bright talent we started with...
...doesn't look good for an '08 win!!
Republicans are salivating!!
Experience is being touted as some prediction of who is better suited to run this country and in my opinion is overated in this instance there has to be a coalition of individuals working together to run this country not one person. What about Nafta and these free trade agreements that got US into this mess to begin with all this started on the Clinton watch. I am a democrat I like Bill Clinton but I want a different kind of government not more the same ole you wash my back I'll wash yours and the little guy gets shafted in the backwash. Yes to some it may seem that everything was great during the Clinton years but Nafta is THE result who can deny that debacle. The Clintons don't appeal to me because they don't have a vision for America they Just SAY let us Back In we Will get IT right this time. well no way you had your chance now let some else get a go at it. When I was growing up my parents used to tell me I could be anything I wanted to be in my life even president of the United States. I now believe that was just a line that all parents tell their children because now we have A chance to really show the world we are truly the greatest country on this earth and what do we become petty,vicious and divisive
GO OBAMA/HUCKABEE
For the last 20 years, I've always voted Republican.
Not this time.
Our country has been held hostage by the partisan politics played by the Bush and Clinton families. How can you Hillary supporters think that another four years of has-been Clinton-style politics is a good thing for this country? What we need is NEW ideas and NEW blood. Personally, I find it frightening to think that our country has been run by the same two families for decades now. This is a democracy, and it's time that we booted out the Bush and Clinton "royal families" that have kept a stranglehold on our country. I'm voting for Obama. I may not agree with all of his policies, but I agree with the fact that he is a unifying force, and he has shown his ability to rise above the political antics and be reasonable.
If Hillary gets the Democratic nomination, Democrats will lose–she is too divisive. I know SOOOO many die-hard democrats that can't stand her. Obama is unifying...and the fact that this life-long Republican is ready to vote for him is proof of that!
Doesn't matter what Bill does...Hillary is the wrong choice for this country.
I am a white Republican from Texas. I will vote for Barack Obama. But if for some reason the Democrats make Hillary their candidate, I will vote for whatever schmuck the Republicans come up with. I, along with millions of other Republicans, will do whatever it takes to keep another Clinton out of the White House.
LD Fan.....I don't have to say a thing, because you echoed everything I wanted to say! I'm not supporting the most likeable and charismatic candidate. I'm supporting the most experienced candidate. Barack has said several things about Hillary that the media refuses to cover. He and John Edwards have been riding her for months and now that we are down to the elections Obama wants to come across as the victimized angel. I'm a 41 year old African-American and I'm throwing all my support behind HILLARY! GO HILLARY. HILLARY O8!!!!!!!!!!!!
He grosses me out these days. The Clinton's aggressive distortions and outright lies have lost them the support of my family and social circle. I don't know how much that is replicated elsewhere, but I haven't met anyone who has turned towards them here in CT or at home in TX because of their slander.
"Democrats, wake up to the real selection process going on!"-Poli
That's right Poli–we should wake up to the conspiracy to shut out America's true choice and replace it with the "Super delegates" choice...Oops but you guys aren't God so there just may be a chance the country will experience true growth, hope, and change rather than old politics. What you can't see is that you guys really aren't in control at all.
Obama '08
Bill Clinton is salivating at the chance to be back in the White House. Anyone who can't remember the Clinton years, needs to do some research. It will be a co-presidency if she wins and that is too much for me!
Why is there no outrage at Obama's statements??? Why is it ok for Obama to mis-characterize, lie and attempt to minimize the positive impact of work done by President Clinton, but it is not ok for President Clinton to defend himself? Obama and the Obama camp started the negative campaigning after he claimed he would not. They can dish it out, but they can't take it! Obama's statements has shown he is really a closet Republican and has not done much advocacy for poor Americans, only for those who make $75,000+.
I say, we want the Clinton years back and let the good times roll again!
I think the coolest thing ever would be for either McCain or Obama to get their party's nomination, and then one choose the other for their vice-presidential candidate. Either McCain/Obama or Obama/McCain. I'd vote for either one in a heartbeat.
There are those who like to be ruled and those who like to rule. As citizens of the United States, it is up to us to rule and the government to act. Those voting for Clinton, are those who like to be ruled. We might as well declare the United States a monarchy where Hillary and BIll are our queen and kingm if we choose to put them back in the White House. I still don't see any valid arguments on why the Clinton years were so great and why Hillary should be President. We seem to be giving credit to all the wrong people during that decade.
"OBAMA 14 YEAR FRIEND REZKO ARRESTED"
You might want to do some research on Norman Hsu before you start yelling there Sparky.
Does anyone else think Bill is deliberately sabotaging Hillary's campaign? He seems to have come unhinged, and he has always been such a calculating politician.
I can't help but wonder whether he wants her to lose so there won't be anyone investigating Bill's post-presidential financial deals, or the contributions to his presidential library.
Yeah, it's probably just a ridiculous conspiracy theory but I can't help but think it.
If Hillary can't speak for herself on the campaign trail, how does she expect to execute the office of Commander-in-Chief? Is she going to call Bill everytime a problem comes up? Hillary needs to campaign on her own merits not Bill's. I am very disappointed that the media has picked up on this problem. Wake up CNN.
OBAMA HAS DONE NOTHING FOR ILLINOIS. It's simple, and it's the truth. There is a much better candidate out there, and his name is John Edwards. I am angry that Edwards doesn't get alot of media coverage. He's the only candidate with good ideas, and if PEOPLE ACTUALLY STARTED LISTENING TO HIM, THEN THEY WOULD SEE IT TO. Illinois is terrible with Obama as senator, think if he controlled all of the U.S.A. Obama lacks experience, and will crack under pressure if he gets elected. EDWARDS IS ALL FOR THE PEOPLE OF THESE 50 STATES.
61 & Never voted Republican for president.
Clinton v McCain – I go McCain
Clinton v any other R – I stay home
Obama v McCain (or any other Republican) – I go Obama
Ok Let’s look at the numbers, with only 4 caucus and primaries complete I see something alarming;
Clinton Results
Iowa 29% For 71% Against
New Hampshire 39% For 61% Against
Nevada 51% For 49% Against
South Carolina 27% For 63% Against
AVERAGE 36.5% For 63.5% Against
OBAMA Results
Iowa 38% For 62% Against
New Hampshire 37% For 63% Against
Nevada 45% For 55% Against
South Carolina 55% For 45% Against
AVERAGE 43.75% For 56.25% Against
There is definitely an ANTI-HILARY VOTE EVEN IN STATES SHE WINS.
lol wow people are saying the media is biased for obama thats because there are no real negatives about this guy. I dont understand why many of you are so eager to critique him.
When the South Carolina "hype" is over, and Super Tuesday comes, Hillary will be unequivocally positioned to receive the democratic nomination.
GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the campaign would be remiss to take Bill completely off the trail. I saw him in Georgia last week and he is really inspiring and did a good job of answering questions of the people who came to see him. He does know how to put his wife's best side forward and he can speak eloquently for hours without even any notes to prompt him. I think he understands that Obama will be tough to beat, and he's out there trying to move Hillary forward in the way that he thinks will be most advantageous.
Ted in Ilinois, My family live in Ilinois and they love Obama! Obama will receive about 32 votes from my family members compared to you 1 for Hillary. I can't wait to caucus in Minnesota on super-tuesday! Go Obama!
What is all the fuss about. A lot of people and news commentators got all bent out of shape when Hilliary mentioned Obama's relationship (business & personal) to the now indicted contributor. Obama buys a house from him at 1/2 the normal price and later buys additional land from him. Wake up America, did you read the comment from the Illinois person? he did nothing for them and would probably do nothing for the public of the country.
Don't listen to slogans! what can we expect in real terms from an inexperienced senator. You all think Bill Clinton is being sharp with his comments, what do you think the Republican machine will do to expose every weakness of Obama.
If the black people listen to Bill Clintons words rather that the mindless retorts around the media you'd know what Bill Clinton says has been true. To twist the words to make it seem otherwise is like the ostrich with a head in the ground. Wake up America, We need strong leaders as our future is very definetely being threatened . What if any stand has Obama stated other than change. What does he propose on trade relations, monetary isssues , port security, education, medicare, NO COMMENTS .Check it out he never answers questions and his stand on all the above mentioned critical areas have never been uttered.
wHY IS MY COMMENT BELOW STILL IN MODERATION ?
Actually, considering the media bias against the Clintons’, I think President Clinton has been pretty restraint. Thank God the American people are not that stupid and will make up their own minds. Fox and CNN can spin the truth only for so long. They are clearly trying to divide the Democrats so that when November rolls along, half of us will stay away from the Polls, or vote Republican, because “our” candidate did not win the democratic nomination. People wake up. Hillary, John or Obama. Any one of them is better than a Republican.
My two cents:
Bill Clinton needs to keep his cool. Media needs to be little biased. I find only Wolf and Cooper are the only two fair anchors at CNN. Unfortunately I can't that about the rest that includes their political team. They are just bunch of spoiled brats who could bark all they want and are not responsible for their comments.
Hillary is strong candidate on its own and she has shown her strenght in last debate.
Obama seems ok however his stutters and pauses makes me wonder if this guy has anything in his head other than well rehearsed speech. Lot of talk not much too show for. I wonder if any of his supporters would buy a car without test drive. Obama is a show car with no miles on it. May breakdown at 100 clicks.
If Obama wins the Democratic nomination you will see moderate Democrats vote Republican for the first time in their lives. I am one of those moderate Democrats. Ted Kennedy can back whomever he chooses. He has one vote.
And if everyone believes that California is such a Democratic/Kennedy friendly state, then why is a Republican the Governor.
It's not wise to count your chickens before they hatch. I don't care whose sitting on them!
When will America admit that the recent comments former President Clinton made about Jesse Jackson winning the primaries in S.C. in 84' and 88' were racially charged. Why else would he have mentioned Jesse Jackson. Look, I'm a/or was a real supporter of the Clintons until the racially insensitive mockering started. Now, THEY have put themselves in a group along with the huge population of whites whouse/or try to use race as an underlining premises.... That cut me off the Clintons, even if Barack doesn't win....
Dr. Ed, you got to be kidding! His name is Barack Obama and don't forget it. I have a feeling you will be hearing President Barack Obama for the nexy 8 years, so try to get use to it! Good day!
You go Jeannie in Atlanta, GA!
Hillary has the right stuff, right now.
What a pathetic year it's going to be. Who cares who gets elected? Nothing will change. I'll still be a money-grubber who won't pay taxes.
Whoever gets the WH will become corrupted, or in the Clintons case, corrupted more.
Time for a good, loud revolution, don't you think? Where have all the patriots gone?
I am a middle aged white male in the midwest. Until last week, I was torn between support for Hillary and support for Obama. I will vote in the Kansas Democratic caucus. I felt really good to have two such great choices. Bill made an earlier than necessary choice much easier for me last week. I will vote unreservedly for Obama because of the Bill factor.
SIMPLE. Each one have the right to select and vote. I understand better why Kennedy family move ahead in politics. I want to have peace in my mind after the SUPER TUESDAY and for me and my family and friends Sen. Hillary Clinton is the person with the capacity and experience to confront all difficulties USA has as a challenge. We are bad in economic, healt care, education, international trade, etc... a person without minimun experience is a big RISK. I am confident in my decision. GO HILLARY!
The big fish is on the line. Pull him out of the water !!!!!!
I agree with you 100% Zeda. Republicans would love to see an Obama win. It guarantees them a win for sure. And the CNN spin doctors are definitely helping the Republican cause. So sad.
And the media continues its campaign for Obama...
LD Fan – And what truly leads you to believe that Hillary is capable of bringing about change whereas Barack is not. What facts are there out there that say Hillary is a doer and Barack is just a talker (besides silly, empty, speculative comments and media that say Barack ONLY has oratory skills)? Hillary is a polarizing figure that is near-impossible to work with. That is why the Clintons' relationship with Gore is next-to-non-existent... from first-hand accounts, she basically told him to go stand in the closet while he was VP and did his job for him. She pioneered a ridiculously impossible health care bill to provide (force) health care on everyone and ignored every expert that didn't agree with her beliefs... the bill failed miserably. She tries to do what she wants and believes to be right and doesn't care what anyone else has to say about it. That's not what any democracy needs for a president... that's who Putin needs to take over after he "steps down". I'm sure she has a fine list of accomplishments, big and small, but stop the empty finger-pointing.
I'm not going to type out Barack's long list of accomplishments... go to his website and read them for yourself. He is VERY far from being ALL talk as so many love to try and pin him on.
And that was NOT all Bill was insinuating about Barack's win in SC. He won 80% of the black vote AND ALSO 25% of the white vote... Jesse Jackson only won about 10% of the white vote and only 50% of the black vote... he was NEVER as popular with whites and no where near as unifying across all bounds. Clinton's use of this comparison was certainly to tone down Barack's huge win, but it is yet another racist statement that is way below-the-belt and simply not true in comparison!
Does anybody but me remember how Bill Clinton wanted to change the Constitution, as he neared the end of his second term, allowing him to run for a third term? I think the reason he's so het up about Hillary's campaign, is that
he sees this as HIS chance to get - not just a third, but a FOURTH TERM as
President. It's funny. I'm in SC, and I was beginning to respect Hillary
(when she teared up over Iowa). But once they got down here, and Billy Boy began his domineering, bullying talk, that was IT. I'd had it! Once I actually went to hear Obama in person, I knew 100% that I was backing the right candidate. So keep it up, Billy Boy! There are a LOT of us out here who can't stand the thought of watching you twist the truth, and schmooze everyone, for another 4 (or 8) years, in the White House.
This California Gal was undecided which of the three Democratic candidates would win her vote but based on the behavior of the former president (I am generally a big fan of his!) in the last few weeks I just mailed off my absentee ballot with my vote cast for John Edwards. Hillary lost my vote because of the negative antics of Bill Clinton. It would be very sad if this behavior continues and we end up with another four years of right-winged insanity destroying our country.
I watched the coverage of the Kennedys endorsing Obama. Ted Kennedy specifically said that all 3 candidates are excellent and will support whoever wins the nomination. He mentioned Edward's work for the poor and Hillary's work for universal health care. It was an uplifting, moving moment and Obama does speak well. Then CNN turned to coverage of Hillary speaking to voters about specific proposals for reducing energy consumption, carbon footprints, and stricter standards for vehicle fuel efficiency. I think that Obama is eloquent and seems confident promoting his visions, but Hillary really does give more specifics and looks comfortable describing her detailed proposals. When it comes down to it, I want universal health care and mandatory health care reform- not just the HOPE for health care and reform...Obama needs to move from pretty words to practical proposals...
I think Bill Clinton is trying to send a message to the people he once governed. He knows how to run a successful economy. He believes his friend "bestfriend" aka Hillary is trained to do the same and who better to advise than her own husband aka "bestfriend." I don't think US can handle taking a risk with this type of dive in the stock market and recession. We don't need new plans and new policies. We need a familiar person who has the formula to fix this problem instantaneously before its too late. I say let the Clintons fix the economy.
There are 2 running that we do not need OBAma & Hillary,they are both wrong for this Country.
Wake up people & think. OBAma will not pledge allegience to the flag & Hillary is anti-military..
Re: Independent's' comments on Obama;s 'present' votes on abortion, here's a quote from Newsweek online today:
"in New Hampshire, the Clintons circulated thousands of fliers accusing Obama of going soft on abortion rights because, as an Illinois state legislator, he voted "present" instead of "no" on an anti-abortion bill. As recently reported, the flier failed to note that Obama had done so at the request of an abortion-rights group, which asked its supporters to sidestep for tactical reasons."
Do the Clintons want to win by spreading misleading information? If so, I pray it doesn't work.
It's funny most of you people see no wrong in Senator Obama, even though there is plenty to see.
Julie,
I don't know where you get your info but the Obama/Rezko ties go back 15-plus years. He was a major contributor to Obama in his Illinios Political Days, his run for Senate and now the White House. Obama did donate $14,000 of Rezko money back to charity after Rezko came under indictment and has returned money from several other Rezko surragates. There is more to this story and it needs to be brought out.
Bama and mama never cleaned a house in their lives. theirs or anyone elses. As for bloated old Teddy Jack must be rolling over in his grave
Hillary or I vote REpublican for the first time in 40 years
this is crazy bill needs to trn it up a notch. the media is fuel behind disinformation. I have watched the news try to control Hillary momentum, have watched as people with republican ties try to build up Obama. Whay do you think this is? I will tel you, the republicans are so scared of Hillary they are beside themselves. they know that she will bring about radical cange because she has the experience to do so. they must think that if they have to run against Obama, they can win, but if they have to run against Hillary they will surely lose. Be watchful and recognize the media tricks.
Anyone seen the pic of Obama and Kennedy on MSNBC? Obama holing on to Teddy. They sure look chummy. Typical of men. I don't believe Kennedy's endorsement was a surprise. I think his speaking out about BC was just a cover up. Make it seem he was so put off that he voted for Obama. Anyone honestly believe Ted Kennedy wants a woman to lead the country.
OBAMA 14 YEAR FRIEND REZKO ARRESTED
OBAMA 14 YEAR FRIEND…REZKO ARRESTED
HEY WHERE IS CNN??? LOL
Instead of making blanket statements, America, why not give some examples. I'm sure people would rather read 'examples' of all the lies, and betrayals instead of just listening to most of you go on and on about how deceptive people are. If you know what you're talking about, give concrete examples. Nobody with half a brain is going to take 'He lies, she lies, they lie, it's a BIG LIE' without knowing /exactly/ what's being referenced.
Is it possible that Bill Clinton is purposely sabotaging his wife's campaign?
Naivete! Hard to believe but the media have been capable of fooling so many voters! Most of the Media is not informing the news, it has become a machine dedicated to create the news. There is more truth on The Simpsons that in some news programs. They are consume with race and gender because that is infotainment. Do they care to discuss the ideas that each one of the cadidates have? NO! That will take minds and a complex thinking process. Do they see the great responsability that they have to our democracy. Consume by the flavor of the week , persuing melodrama and the frenzy of a never ending soap opera that they have written it has become their only goal to go after an image without any regard for depth and substance.
I see any chance of our party getting the whitehouse slipping away. Get ready for another 8 years of a Republican administration. Kennedy's move to back Obama is a death nail for the Democratic party this time around. Obama's electibility is Nil, Zilcho, nada....I know many long time democrats that are going to vote republican because the guy cannot be trusted. Y iz our party Imploding??? There will be headlines about Rezko and Obama prior to the elections guaranteed. The only Democratic ticket that can beat McCain, is Clinton-Edwards....Any Obama ticket will be a Landslide victory for McCain .....
Longtime Democrat
Voting Republican
Oh yeah Obama for '08!!!! Totally because Hilary isn't running that campaign Bill is. Let us remember that he wasn't a very good president and he isn't a very good husband, so most likely Hilary isn't going to be a good President!!!!
Obama '08!!!
While Bill and Hillary simply disgust me, I do not want Obama, either. He is beyond a lightweight and will need at least four years to figure out what the hell he is doing. As a nation, we just can't afford that with what is on our plate right now! We cannot be fooled by lofty, but empty, rhetoric, despite the pre-Cambrian endorsements from the Kennedys.
Keep talkin' Bill....You're only scaring voters away from another term of Clintons.
Why did Obama supporters keep bringing up the issue of repeating another Clinton Dynasty? What is the problem if we know the Dynasty is going to be good for American people? America is super strong in economy and well respected around the world during 90's. I would love to have a repeat of that.
Given the accelerating declining power and status of US in the world, are you willing to take another four-year risk for an unproven candidate? Time is not on our side.
God Bless America & keep her safe from the likes of Obama & Hillary...
ted kennedy endorsement is not something much. Hillary will win. Beat Obama. Bill Clinton just got carried away as an advocatee. do you think the obama campaign have not been throwing dirt to the hillary campaign. wake up america. NO TO OBAMA
Ted Kennedy once rejected for Nomination (by Carter)
John Kerry once lost the general election.
Obama, be aware of the past!! You are going the way Kennedy goes.
Who is Caroline Kennedy? That rich woman who has not worked even one day in her life and earned a penny!!!
Here's the difference:
Hillary says "I found my voice" (it's all about her.)
Barack says: "Yes We Can." (it's about all of us.)
The Clintons represent the worst of power-mad machine politics.
They want to divide and conquer.
Barack represents youth, hope, fresh judgment. He wants to bring us together. He has exactly the same experience (8 years state legislator, two years US Senate) as Abraham Lincoln. You can look it up.
Bill, you couldn't keep your zipper shut and now you can't keep your mouth shut.
It absolutely amazes me after 8 years of Bush's corruption that ANY American could even THINK about putting the Clintons back in the White House. If we elect the Clintons we'll deserve EXACTLY what we get.
Just ask yourselves............all the Obama supporters who write here.........are you one of the 15 million who will be excluded from Senator Obama's proposed healthcare program? Oh, I'm sorry you don't know the answer to that – but it is because Senator Obama give NO answers that are direct and answering the question. If anyone knows the answer, please enlighten all of us. Thanks.
At least with Clinton and Edwards everyone knows where they stand....all we know about Obama is that he is 'present'.
There is no way I will ever vote for Obama for president if he wins the nomination. I can only hope that I'm able to do a write in and put down Hillary. Otherwise I might as well vote for a republican we're going to get one in one way or another. Obama is no democrat he's a fake, praising Regan like he is. I think it's stupid that many black voters are voting for Obama just because he's black. Look I'm Italian and there is no way I'm ever going to vote for Guliani. I'm done with America after another failed election I'm getting out of here and going to Canada if I ever figure out how to get citizenship up there. This has all been conjured up by media bias. We don't pick the primaries the media does forcing our hands to do it. Stop believing the Obama hype and read into things more. Check out blogs not CNN and FOX. Do you ever wonder why the republicans and FOX are praising Obama? All you Obama supporters getting fooled. America is a dictatorship ran by corporate media.
Gayron Taylor:
You must be naive. Don't you know that Florida is penalized by the DNC resulting in no delegates? Your girl Hillary is running scared and scrambling for votes and willing to say or do anything to get elected.
I don't like the news of Obama saying that is is friend that was just arrested by the FBI. That I would think shuld cause people to think alittle harder on who they will vote for. We had enough lies and deset from President Busch. I just don't think I could trust someone who claims friendship to a man charged with conspiracy. Not to mention kickbacks from companies. I believe our country has had enough of the self interest politians.
Obama is great. Will you post that/
I honestly think that if Bill Clinton wants to help his wife, he should stay out of her freaking way! His time is over and done with and he can help Hill all he wants, as long as he stays out of the big picture. What he really needs is to get over himself....
It is All About Bill!
Ego can be a terrible thing and, in this case, Bill's ego is seriously hurting his wife's campaign. His actions do not appear to be sponstaneous, but rather well planned for maximum impact.I have no doubt that it was decided to go with the good cop, bad cop routine. The only problem is that both are the bad cops in this case.
As Bush split the country appart Obama will split the democrat party appart.
I have an idea. Why don't we just inauguarate Obama now and forget the election? No one can express any negative opinions on his policies or his experience iwthout being presumed to be racist. The press is afraid, the rest of the media is google-eyed, and when anybody dares to make a comment about why change he's proposing, they'd better duck first!
So since everyone is climbing on the Obama bandwagon, and it's running down the rails toward the "change" everybody seems to want, why bother with democratic pricniples or rules or an election.? Just declare him the victor,naugarate him,and put him in the White House, and book Bush out. No Constitution or advise or consent.
The Clinton duet proves several things: Hillary can't make it on her own so she clings to his coat tails. He acts like an aggressive power monger who wants his old job back and collectively, they are a major turn off!!!!
Keep up the good work Clintons and it will be fun to watch a real candidate who can stand on his own get the nomination.
The media brain washers are working hard today to cover the Rezko story. They have not mentioned it much. Go to google they have lots of info!!
Cnn is the racist. Count how many times the host says black, black, black. They don't have the guts to take the blame either. They talk about Bill Clinton so they can keep race is this election. The Clinton's have spent many many years standing up for African Americans. Bill has no fear in confronting a black man and pointing out his faults or asking him about them because he treats all equal. Cnn on the other hand is so scared they are going to be called racist they can't say the word black without saying Bill first. It's absolutely disgusting the unfair and gutless reporting Cnn is doing
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Wow. This is so old news – And they keep repeating it over and oover again as if it is NEWS!!!
Actually it is all media hype. If you go back and actually read what was said he never actually said what everyone is saying he said. The Media keeps taking a few words out of context and maing a big deal.
I wonder why??? Mainly White males??? I wonder why??? CNN NBC Fox they are all sounding so alike. ??I wonder why??
Ted Kennedy will not win latino votes over Bill Clinton?? When was he President? His Brother we all love...But that does not make him the same. We remember his history which is not pretty – just as Bill's. His is worst!!
We are supposed to be taking advice from President, "I didn't have sex with that woman", Clinton?
His work is done, the Clinton Machine is working full trottle....the people will do the rest....Good work Mr President
Looks like Cable news is trying to shove Obama down our throats. Go ahead and crown him king Obama. How many winners has Kennedy endorsed? Give the Obama-Rezko connection the same attention you gave White Water.
McCain 08......Sorry to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Kennedys just killed our chance!!!!!!!!!!!!! They know Obama cannot win!!!!! The American majority will vote McCain in....Watch the Stealth republican Vote landslide McCain into office on an Obama ticket....Obama-Rezko will lose our chances in 08!!!!!!
Calls it as I see it
Bill is just trying to help Hillary, it's the news that is making things songs negative on the field. I think the news reporters should make sure they report the news correctly as it must be done and not artificially creating seens. Also Obama has been attacking the Clintons from the begining, I think he should check himself out and really see if he is capable to run as president, because listening to his comments just look as someone without experience for the job and we can't afford that as a nation. We need some with experience and I say Hillary fits this suite the best.
Oh yeah...cuz Hillary is sooooooooooooo ready to run the country. Puhleez.
I'll cross the Republican line and vote for Obama any day. But if we Republicans have to choose between any whitebread american male and another Clinton, we will come out in droves to vote Republican.
So Democrats, ya have two choices: Obama...or Republican.
With Obama on the ticket, you have a great shot at owning the White House for the next 8 years.
Bill Clinton wants to be president again so badly that he is inadvertently sabotaging his wifes campaign.
Personally I'm not a Clinton Inc. Supporter, but let Bill continue to run his mouth...really, it's ok!
Back the Clintons or don't; but everyone should avoid getting played and sucked into this highly effective [high dollar] divide and separate stategy to villianize and alienate Bill. If it wasn't this issue than it would be something else. This is the politics of trying to take down the Clintons.
The only thing that needs to stop is biased reporting from the media. Just about every single thing the Clintons have said has been taken out of context and spun by the media to make a story. It's absolutely ridiculous now. This story is no different.
And unfortunately, no matter how many comments CNN receives like this, it continues to spin these stories to their fitting, because it equals more bucks for them.
I've lost all respect for CNN through this election. They rank right up there with FOX News at this point as far as I'm concerned.
By the way, I'm not even a Clinton supporter.
A woman in the White House... America is ready!! But not Hillary/Billary !! Someone on the order and strength of Margaret Thatcher or Madeline Albright. NOT Hillary/Billary/Bubba.... Power and Greed are the crux of their campaign! Clintons Go Home! Enough of presidential dynasties already!
I feel that Bill is trying to undermine Hillary with the way he's acting, maybe he doesn't want to be "First Lady". I think the only reason Hillary stayed with Bill during his fling with that tramp, was to get revenge by running for President and bringing shame to Bill. I never liked Hillary, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. We don't need another Bush in office, or another Clinton.
Interesting that her "Friend" Mr. Kennedy , isn't even endorsing her. We need someone like Obama in office to turn things around and give the US back some respect it deserves.
He should not stop. He is her hasband and she has the right to be supported by her husband and the majority of American people. What's wrong with that
HILARY CLINTON SUCKS!!!
i'd rather choose obama then her...
obama would be a better president then clinton...
clinton... yuck
shut up bill...
you should know when to stop talking...
Both are good candidates. Barack Obama is black and Hillary is a woman. Both of these topics cannot be treated as "touchy." Rather, each candidate needs to approach their campaign highlighting these traits, (and living in reality) rather than waiting to slam the next person to bring it up. Do you think either of these people entered the race oblivious to the fact that black vs. woman will be at the forefront of their campaigns? And Bill, supporting your wife is much different than bashing the equally deserving opponent.
I'm a Black New Yorker and Republican, and I can tell you: THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE AGAINST OBAMA!
The kid is a nice kid and he means well, but he doesn't quite understand what he is up against in Hillary Clinton!
This woman is the one who made Bill Clinton's presidency possible. This is no ordinary woman.
This is a woman is a communist who is driven by a demonic force aiming to help bring America in line with the New World Order and One World Government!
Only prayers and principled people can stop this woman from taking America down.
Since when has Bill been accused of having self-control?
Bill is right and he has the right to call Obama on Obama's mis-steps. Obama lied about what his complimentary views about Reagon during the debate, Obama lied about his "strong" anti-war position, Obama has not come clean about his relationship with the corrupt Rezco (who was arrested today). Bill is pointing out the Obama lies – and when he does he is called racist. It is perfectly legitimate to criticize African-Americans. That's not racist. It's just the media tyring to hype race to make their TV shows interesting and to support Obama. Most of us are very sick of the media. They are the same group that brought us George Bush.
When I was 18 years old in 1992, Bill Clinton was the first president I voted for. I admired him so much and thought he did an awesome job, I voted for him again in 1996. I loved Bill Clinton and the idea of him in the White House again, in whatever capacity, was fine with me. However, I started to listen to Obama and became inspired by him. While my mind was made up, if Hillary were the nominee and not Obama there wasn't a question whether or not I planned to vote for her – of course I would. Well, that was until the past few weeks.
The actions by Billary these past two weeks really turned me off to the point I will not support Hillary even if she's the nominee. I have no idea who I'll vote for, I won't vote for a Republican, I'm not going that far to actually cast a vote for them; however, I cannot support Hillary by any means, and I know many others are in the same boat as me. Unfortunately, it will be disasterous for the Democratic Party and only Billary is to blame because they're looking out for themselves and NOT the party in general.
Why don't they just go away. Hey Sam. Bush didn't split the country. That started with the Clintons in the 90s and was magnified with the Bush administration. I think 90% of Americans are ready to put this divide behind us and vote for someone other than the surname Bush or Clinton. I sure am.
2 hours and you still haven't posted my comment....
Every time I see Obama give a speach, I feel like I’m at the football or baseball stadium. Great. Lots of cheering and optimistic “hopes”. if he’s going to just cross his fingers and “hope” that things will work out for the best. He sort of reminds me of those religious guys on the t.v. where eveyone is captivated by this great speach about believing and “yes we can, yes we can…” I think that I need a little more than just smoke to “believe” in. I’m going to vote for Hillary Clinton !!!!!!!!
Dont blame Bill.
The Clintons were just playing their brand of politics of slash and burn, slice and dice.
Its unfortunate it didnt work this time round coz Obama has not been enthuisiatically keen on mudslinging.
Poor Bill gets the flack to cover up his wife's failures!
Back Bill Clinton off????? Are you kidding? Obama made it a race thing when he brought Oprah on. I was with Obama until then.
I'm soooooooo sick of the media being in love with obama. Obamas biggest contributer was arrested this morning, and not one word from cnn, not a word...get over it. obama is just as dirty as the rest of them, but the media don't want to report on that....go Hillary....i was leaning to obama until all the media hype started...then i did some digging and seen the mess rezko, and the press does nothing...lets see, if it was bill or hillary, it would make front page for days, this station is pro obama....they will do or say anyting to try and swing the vote to obama....
Stop Billary
Where is the women pride? where is the women dignity? I don’t see Hillary reflects that if am not mistaken “Billary”. She can’t claim the White House for cheap price by burring her dignity. Now you know what I am talking about. She is not the Ideal woman that I want to tell my daughters about. She can’t fix it is too late. It is absolutely not acceptable to speak on our behalf as women. Because, there is no women on the earth accept her husband humiliation over and over again, unless she is playing the dirty game too! Let me be fair and give her a credit’ so far! There is good pathway and bad pathway to achieve goals. And it is not always Ends that justify the Means! Should would have my support if she had stood for her dignity as a woman in other words if she is only Hillay Radham. That why I strongly reject her as a vague woman. She didn’t respect the dignity of women in the past and will not represent the women of today and the women of the future.
Sharon,
As a service-connected disabled veteran who has 2 sons who served in the Bushs dispute with Iraq, I totally disagree with you position that Clinton is anti-military. They (both Clintons) get blamed for the reduction in the military but that is just not factual. The Base Closure Commissions were enacted as a result of Regan ending the Cold-War and the Commissions began taking action as required by laws enacted by the Republican lead Senate and Congress at the end of Bush Sr's term as President. This reduction was underway when Clinton took office and could not be changed due to the fact that the House and Senate were controlled by the GOP.
Their campaign is not only troubled from within by a megalomaniac power hungry
former president and four time philanderer. But they are losing support from their own
political party.
And Caroline really got to me I only wish John, John was here to support Barack
as well.
People vote for the leader with a heart for the people and a track record that proves it !
Obama 08 and 2012 !
The world is watching !
It's too late. I used to be a democrat supporter, either Hillary or Obama would have been fine with me. Today, however I support only Obama. I watched Bill and Hillary Clinton surreptitously play the race card. I was so offended and no amount of backpeddling will change my mind. I think only those who watched the candidates nightly as they made their way thru the earlier states saw the race card unfold. There was no one defining moment, but when you put 2+2 together you saw what they were doing.
FedUpin Texas,
"And if everyone believes that California is such a Democratic/Kennedy friendly state, then why is a Republican the Governor."
First off, moderate Dems have been voting for Republicans for years; I don't know where you have been. Have you heard of the Reagan Democrat? What do you think these people are? Secondly, I live in California and Arnold didn't win because he was a Republican. When he "tried" to turn the state into a Republican state, he got beat badly and he made a complete 180. You do not know anything about California politics, so stick to what you know, which is Texas. I'm certainly not going to listen to a Democrat from Texas, someone who should be on the indangered species list because you vote against your own best interest instead of actually making your decision based on issues.
I agree...Bill needs to take a few steps back. I was watching part of a speech he was giving the other day, and he tells the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, we're back!" We? I thought it was Hillary running, not Hillary and Bill. He needs to be careful that he does not make it appear that he is running for another term under his wife's name. That will hurt her more than anything.
Makes me wonder who is the real senator from NY. He's probably been calling all the shots these last 8 years during her tenure...
It's funny to read the comments of so many whom have done so little with arguments that are as weak as puppy poop (or Hillary's record of experience compared to uhm, uhm Condi Rice?)
Perception is 95% of success. Our entire stock market based economy is based on perception. We have a 72% based service industry economy that fluctuates based on the feel good factor and nothing more. How else can you explain why Google shares are worth 400+ dollars while General Motors is 20+ there's very little tangible logic there!
It's time for change, it's time we re-brand America to reflect the beacon of hope that once were shinning brightly into the future!
What are you so afraid of? Break your shackles of fear!
Go Barack '08
I find Hillary's whole campaign offensive. I remember when she moved to New York to establish herself as a Senator, she was asked, point blank, was the move designed to position herself better for a run at the presidency and the lyin heifer said NO. She was setting the wheels in motion for the Clinton 'Dynasty' even back the.
How funny, Bill Clinton hasn't mentioned any black people in the news lately…Hmmm.. I wonder why, I wonder why.
No shuck and Jive comments, no black celebrities, no off-the-wall comments about Jessie Jackson.
Why so quiet now Bill? Why so quiet?
Ok, why aren't my comments showing up AT ALL?
Go Bill go ... keep on talking ... the more you talk the more America sees that the Billary co-presidency is NOT the right choice for America!
Obama is just another Bush waiting to happen, a candidate with no plan or know-how of how to run a country.
When wife got an unfair treatment, it is normal for a husband to come out and do as much as he could for his girl. He may have gone overboard, or he might have been less tactful but Bill was not wrong in helping his best for Hillary. Guys!! Be fair!! You would do the same if your wife is under attack by some jerks!!!
Thanks for your insightful article. Seven years later, I still recall seeing George Bush's face twitching a mile a minute, just before his inaugural address. A news channel, possibly CNN, had used a good zoom lens. I turned to my wife and said "[bleep]! What have we done?" Now we know, for better and worse; but at least Bush seems more at ease. PS you missed an excellent bottle of wine. I used to drink Peter Michael's Clos du Ciel at $40 a pop. It's good to be the king, except when it isn't.
Teh media needs to stop making statements an issue. We all know that Obama is black (we don't care), we all know Hillary is a woman (so what).
Bush has lead our country into a an absoulute disaster. This country can't afford to wait until Obama gets his feet wet....we need HIllary and her experience to bring our troops home and stabalize our economy.
Go HRC... Obama is all talk no substance. If Obama complains about Bill, wait till he gets swiftboated by the republicans.
I can see the republican ads now... Obama and Ted Kennedy cloned, Obama and Sharpton cloned, Obama and Jesse Jacson cloned,. Then the question will be- " are these the people you want running the country?". They will tax and spend all your money that you have not even earned yet.
We need a centrist and not another LIBERAL in the whitehouse.
Obama.......... is trying to unite a country that has been divided since its' inception.
He is also asking us(the voters) to be copartners to help implement new ideas.
To accomplish this gold you must have the ability to unite......The Clintons have demonstrated what they have in store for this country based on the politics they are using to win the nomination. The new voters have innovative ideas (ex.Google, facebook, etc) we are in the technological age, I'm excited and patiently waiting to see Sen. Obama take the oath of office of presidency. When he does, we will see an America that is inclusive for the first time in history. Together we will stand stronger........and regain our respect in the world.
FLORIDA FOR HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I was even wavering on Hillary- Bill cinched it for me. I don't want him in the White House, on the White House lawn, or even picking up after the White House dog! If Hillary can't control her husband's outbursts, what is she going to do with the International things...run and cry "Bill"??
As Bush split the country apart HillBillary will split the democratic party apart.
Thanks for your astute comment Sam....I improved it and reused it. Check your dictionary for the meaning of "appart", you'll probably find it under "apart". I know, it's a tough word but you handled it as well as you mangled "democrat party".
If Hillary doesn't get the nomination- it will be the first time dedicated democratic party individual votes republican
Keep up the good work Bill!
I don't see anything so wrong in Bill clinton saying that Obama won S.Carolina because of the black vote. It's the truth. As a black woman and Obama supporter, I don't think such a statement is racist.
However, that the black vote gave Obama the victory does not make it any less of a victory. a few months ago, Hillary HAD the black vote. remember all the headlines a few months ago on wehther Obama was "black enough" and whether blacks would support him? Hillary had the black vote but lost it.
Notwithstanding the effect of racial pride, something happened between 3 or 4 months ago and saturday to cause South Carolina blacks to turn away from her and turn to Obama. Maybe they gave themselves a reality check and saw the following: (1) Bill's voice is drowning Hillary's and it is Hillary's we need to hear not Bill's; (2)Obama and Clinton are not so different in terms of policies– so why not go with Obama and spare ourselves the Clinton baggage and allow America a fresh face, fresh surname, and fresh personality with a true promise of uniting this country?
Mrs. Clinton should do the right thing and support Mr. Obama, now before Mr. Clinton screws it for the democrats again. I supported and voted for Mr. Clinton twice. However, if it were not for him, Mr. Bush would not be in the White House today. Bill, go write another two thousand page book about yourself, but please leave Mr. Obama alone. And, Bill please, please, please, don't campaign for Mr. Obama in the general elections ( Al Gore had that figured out eight years ago).
[quote]What has Bill done that is so bad? The media continues to portray him as this out spoken, lash out at everyone, kind of guy. But when you watch clips of his so called "Lashing out" at the media, he is doing anything but lashing out.[/quote]
And what distant planet have you been living on, friend?
There is a double standard playing out in this election, as the media early on decided to anoint Obama. They have done everything they possibly can to put Obama on a pedestal and Hillary in the mud. There is NO way that Obama can ever beat her on the issues, so the media is doing the dirty work for him with incredibly vicious personal attacks.
When they jumped on Hillary after Iowa, just digging her grave in the meanest possible way, the voters in New Hampshire said "NO" to the media, and voted for Hillary anyway, as they did in Nevada. So now the media has gone after her husband, thinking that might work better, taking every word he says and twisting it to make it racially divisive. In fact, it was Barack Obama, himself, who sparked the racial tension with his attack on Hillary's innocent remark about Lyndon Johnson pushing through legislation and signing the civil rights act. Talk about dirty tricks!
Give me a break! If Obama can't get the nomination without the destructive dirty tricks of the media, especially NBC/MSNBC, and whining about the Clintons, he definitely doesn't deserve to be the nominee. While he is a great orator, he's really unable to hold his own on the issues in any debate I've seen. He's never been declared as a "winner" in any debate. He's lacks spontaneity, speaking haltingly and stumbling his way through answers, often leaving the audience confused about what he actually said.
This campaign isn't over, despite the Kennedys' endorsement or the win in SC. If we are concerned about the critical issues that face us as a nation, as I believe most people are, we will vote for Hillary Clinton, the most experienced and capable person for the job, whether you like her or not!
Ok, enough with the racist crap. Obama himslef that he did not believe Bill Clinton was making a racist comment when talking about Jesse Jackson in SC. If Obama doesn't think its racist, maybe its not. Clinton was just saying that winning big in SC is not the end of the story. Its a well known fact that the Clinton Campaign did not expect to win in SC. In all the speeches in SC, Hillary focused on her strengths and her plans. Its the media that is focused on Bill, when they should focus on Hillary. This is not the campaigns fault, it the media who knows that Bill Clinton can stir up emotions in the American people. I still can not find any evidence that anyone in the Clinton campaign played the race card. I have found where Obama attacked Hillary before Iowa, before she answered back. I also have recieved negative calls about Clinton, and recieved 5 attacks mailings from the Obama campaign. So while we are quick to jump on the Clinton's, do not think Obama you know what does not stink also.
Hillary sure looks like Tammy Wynette these days.
Hilary cannot win the elections. Even if she wins as Presisent it will be very difficut for her to bring change in the econmy, the war and she will be a dead duck of the Gop. She should afde away and let Obama and edwards lead
I know a whole bunch of staunch Dems.
NONE of them like Obama.
Who really does?
It seems to me that a few people who work for Obama are probably in here trashing Hillary 24/7 as an easy campaign tactic. That's the only thing I can come up with because most of what ends up on here sounds like a cult of religious fanatics raising the man up to be our savior!!!! Every dem I know takes one look at the guy and sees that same bull in a different skin.
He promises what he cannot possibly deliver and everyone knows it!!!
Absolutely amazing.
Experience? What experience does she have being President? As far as I know, she has NEVER been President. And, obviously, "experience" has taught Bill Clinton nothing. The experience argument is somewhat exaggerated.
I've flown over 100,000+ miles. Does that make me a pilot?
Former-Clinton Supporter
Come one people....
look at the actual text of how this all started ...on Fox news.... Obama's staff's was trolling for a place to play the race card and Hillary stepped right into their plans with her comments about experience of a President vs. an idealist.
Enough already.... stop being used by the media ...including this one we are on right now.... do your own research then vote with your intelligence... not your ego.
No wonder Republicans keep winning Presidential elections, while Republicans understand that winning isn't everything it's the only thing, Democrats would rather lose than get their hands dirty.
I think Bill Clinton is just expressing frustration with the media and the opponents. The Media gushes over Barack Obama as though he were a God, especially Suzanne M. the reporter that covers his campaign, and the networks have decided they would rather he won than her. They seem to spin everything in favor of Barack Obama. This nation has already had one President that would do anything to get his way. Barack Obama throws as much as he gets if not more but no one seems to care. Every time someone says something back to him he acts as though he has been seriously mistreated. He should have to answer questions, and to be honest if Oprah hadn't decided to back him most of us would not even be talking about him. He wants everything, he is the most liberal and is willing to change this nation alright he wants to give it all to the thousands of illegal immigrants. Hillary Clinton is a very smart woman. Every time I hear her speak she understands what is happening in this nation completely. By the way, to even compare Barack Obama to President Kennedy sickens my heart. He is not John F. Kennedy and never will be. The only reason the Kennedy's supported him was because of the immigration bill. Unfortunate for the rest of us that have to pay for everything we get.
When is the public going to be reminded of what Bill Clinton did to this country's security back in 1993 when he sold our super computer technology to China who in turn has used this information over time to leave this country defenseless on income live deadly warfare that can target up to four cities within our shores from their own country. Their latest warfare along with Japan can not be detected by our defense systems leaving this country defense less.
Plus our federal reserve backing of China and Japan are pulling the plug on their U S money reseves to bring this country to it's knees along weaking the world economc picture. Devaluing of our money along with affects of the economy with the high energy costs will affect us greatly in 2008 plus into the future.
Why do we sell ortselves out to other coutries who claim to be our friends, but now stabbing us in the back. 2008 will be a rough year
MEXICAN FOR OBAMA, its not about race, and culture, its about the future, and when he wins the office, the wave will continue internationally, CHANGE can spread all across the globe.
We should not forget that Hillary is linked to Rezco as well...Literally. I am disappointed that CNN ran the arrest story without her name on it as well. The picture of the Clintons with Rezco is worth...Oh, we don't know how much that photo is worth.
CNN- how we believe you any more with your anti Clinto pro Obama reporting...
big media coporate wins
american public loose
once again
what a pity. what happened to journalistic integrity...
you are angering more people to vote for clinton and Obama will loose in the end and it is not fair to him either
I agree that Bill Clinton needs to tone it down a bit. Just because the Obamabots use those tactics, the Clintons should take the high road like John Edwards. It is clear that the Clintons can't get away with mud-slinging like Obama can. Bill should take the opportunity now that Obama's dirty laundry is coming out to re-establish his dignity. He should stay out of Hillary's limelight now. Once she announces Bill as her running mate he can he can put himself out there.
In my opinion Ted Kennedy endorsement to Obama does not mean anything to me the voter, the Clintons by challenging Obama's capability and credentials are doing a favor to all the voters, because we do not want to vote for another useless and incapable candidate. It does nothing to do with Race or Gender, some one has to challenge the candidates. Just because Obama is hald black does not mean we the voters do not have the right to know about him and his past. Period.
Be careful of the media.........they want Obama so the Republicans can win!
Yes we need somebody with an excellent experiences. I do not see any problem with Bill and Hillary back to the white house. What we care about it, good economy, job, health care and security. They are very rich and they do not need money for them self or their family. I am sure they will work hard to make this country the best again. Obama is nice but we have to face the reallity.
Bill-Hillary you did a good job and I am sure you will run the us again,
I like best what Bill Bennet said: "I wish that the Clintons would just go away"
CNN used to be my only source of news but not anymore.
This network's hard earned image has been shattered by unbalanced reports and bias against every other presidential candidate except Barack Obama.
The so called analysts/experts (except Donna, Blizter,Tobi and a few others who still maintain neutrality) are so forceful in campaning for their candidates that they do not even notice that they have crossed the line a long way off.
John King, the most partisan of all should only be reporting events and not analysing as he is only carry out negative ad on others. What an irony.
In my opinion Ted Kennedy endorsement to Obama does not mean anything to me the voter, the Clintons by challenging Obama's capability and credentials are doing a favor to all the voters, because we do not want to vote for another useless and incapable candidate. It does nothing to do with Race or Gender, some one has to challenge the candidates. Just because Obama is hald black does not mean we the voters do not have the right to know about him and his past. Period
I am a stander-by. I am not a citizen. I think media has lost their minds. they say they have best politics team and most trusted news, but their views and reports are obviously towards one side and give critical word to another candidate.
I thought media should be fair to the facts and not put their own opinions. I am a bit dissappointed at the medias. I think if they keep doing this, they will lose their credibility.
Why does this post stay on top of the ticker? Thank goodness, there is no bias here...
In Kenya the Human Rights campaign has listed on thier website that the Orange Democratic Movement is engaged in genocide, and Mr. Odinga's has an affiliation with the Orange Democratic Movement.
Did Barak Obama tilt the weight of a US Senator's Office into a Kenyan mini Rwanda? Do the Kennedy's support this Kenyan Strongman?
Come on CNN what's the scoop?
CNN is so biased in this election reporting!
Bill Clinton needs to let Hillary go ahead. However, what kind of endorsement of the Kennedys? Just kills the chance to elect a democrat to be the president. Obama be the president? No way! The Kennedys just handed McCain the presidency. Just imagin: How Obama would talk with Putin of Russia, or Wu Jingtao of China. Can Obama be a leader of the world? Then, those behind him will be powerful figures– a more or less shadow cabinet. Do we like that to happen? No. NO. NO.
Either vote for Hillary, Or hand the presidency to Republican again. At least Hillary is much more experienced and smart in politics. I can see she talks to leaders of the world. She is tough and billiant. in talking of issues. Too bad democrats like to despise each other too much.
ok ok. You people are taking this way too personal. Let's get back to the issues, please. Hillary and Obama share the same views on most of the issues. Some of you have said that if Obama wins you will vote Republican. What if Hillary wins and chooses Obama as her running mate? Will you still vote Republican? What about Obama as pres and Hillary as VP. Would you vote Republican? Remember that this is a presidential election of Dems vs. Reps and whether it's Obama or Clinton, we can't have another 4 years of conservatism...And I'm sorry, McCain is still a Rep. Is Bill ruining Hillary's campaign? That's for Hill, Bill and the voters to decide.
Who needs a Swiftboat crew when you got Bill Clinton sinking the wifes ship!
Well Billary sank themselves.Even if she beats Obama, they will never be back in the whitehouse.He has shown his true colours and possibly why the man had an affair. Between his ego and hers, they are a sorry pair
GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome to the party, Democrats. You're 15 years late.
- Republicans
Just looking at some of the comments I realize just how truly divided this country is. And most of these comments are coming from Democrat's. The Republican's are sitting back loving this because they came from no chance to making it a tight race again. Obama has a great message and would be a great President, but he is up against a juggernaut of power in the Clinton machine and all her influence. Hillary, I am afraid to admit, will get the nomination after all the media soaks up the ratings and both parties praise how the american people are involved again in their country. But once again we will have to choose the lesser of two evils. I swore never to vote Republican but I like many others will vote Republican If Hillary gets the nomination.
This whole Clinton/Obama affair should finally make it clear to everyone that Bill Clinton's "First Black President" status was always a stretch,....yo!, maybe even a "fairytale"!
When Obama suddenly became a real threat to Team Clinton's personal ambition and desires,...their true nature jumped out!,...but, these two just can't help themselves!
Could the insulting and demeaning distortions concerning Obama, ever really be the actions of Americas "First Black President"? Maybe it's really a case of someone running around the country in "blackface" trying to fool us once again,....pointing his finger at us one more time .......
Ed in California
I use to be a strong supporter of the Clintons but not anymore. At this point, I am not surprised by anything that is said and done by the Clintons. The manner in which they (Bill & Hillary) are running "their" compaign is disgusting and only furthers division within the Democratic Party and the People of the USA. If Bill is willing to stoop to such low and negative comments about African Americans what are they saying about Latinos. They are already trying to inject division between Lations and African Americans, which in my opinion is nonsense. Yes, it is time a change and we as a Nation must support a leader that embraces and inspires change for all Americans. Obama embodies and represents the change needed for our country.
Bill Cliton. Is hurting his wife's bid for the White House by going after Obama in a way that put the race factor at the for front off everyone's mind.
The best thing for him to do is support here not destory her in a bid for the White House.
P.s Hilary Cliton Is a Good Women And good at job so she does not need Bill helping here out .
Either Way Hilary Or Obama . If Either one of these great people get into the White House they will make history that is what is the big thing for every should be looking towards not the race card that is Putting a bad feeling on the race for the White House.
Thats all move on. Thats all make history.
Obama has done nothing for Illinois, his home state. He only gives good speeches, which a sixth grader could do. Obama is just pandering to the old establishment politicians who have placed the American Dream for most Americans in jeopardy, because of their tax and spend philosophy. Unfortunatelyy,Obama is not about change. He just wants to join the likes of Ted Kennedy and Jim Kerry, who feel they're entitled to special treatment just because they attended a so-called ivy league school. Give me a break!
Nothing has convinced me that Obama has a plan for this country's future. If there are, somebody tell me, what is his plan for the economy? What is his plan for stabilizing Iraq? What is he plan for strengthening Social Security? What is his plan for the environment and energy? Cheers and smiles will not change anything. JFK had plans and he unfolded those plans early on in the primary run. Things are not over yet. There's a long way to go. In my view Hillary is still the stronger candidate.
I hope the democrats understand that if Hillary continues a slash and burn campaign, it will unhinge major segments of the dem party. the fasting growing voting block in CA are decline to states – people who lack loyalty to either party. Playing the race card and enlisting surrogates to launch personal attacks will turn voters off. The trouble is, if the Hillary campaign doesn't go negative or rely on the race card, I bet they're pretty clueless on a principled winning strategy.
Bill should humble himself and leave the national stage. If it weren't for his personal indiscretions and lack of judgement during that last years of his tenure, dems would have had a lock on the white house with Gore. So as a democrat, he's not the darling of the party that his spin makes him out to be.
The Clintons are so 90s. Obama is right...this election is about the past and future.
I think Bill's tactics have helped Hillary get the nomination. I feel if Obama is swept in the big Super Tuesday states- New York, New Jersey, California- which he probably will, he will be completely marginalized as just a "black candidate". It is really sad, I'm a big Obama supporter but I fear the damage is done, the Clintons are too smart and too sneaky to let something good happen in mainstream politics.
However, I think Bill's behavior of the last few weeks has hurt Hillary's already fragile chances in November. Two weeks ago I didn't think it possible for there to be even more people that won't vote Hillary under any circumstances, but Bill has made it so- she's pretty much lost my vote in a general election. If it ends up McCain v Hillary, I will vote for a third party candidate from the Green or Peace and Freedom Party. If it is Hillary v Romney or Huckabee I will vote for Hillary only if the polls in California show the race is close.
When Hillary wins the nomination are they still going to give it to obama. He won one state. I don't consider Iowa to be won. Oprah bussed in those students and I think it was illegal. But even so.....Hillary has won three out of five and they act like obama is walking on water....
Bill is subconsciously undermining her campaign. Either he wants to remain as the only president in the Clinton family, or he has deep reservations about her ability to be president.
The former president is one that I supported and continue to admire. But, he needs to let Hilliary drive the messages that he needs to deliver.
Also, Hilliary needs to stop playing dirty politics against other democrats. Both of their behaviors these past two weeks cemented Ed Kennedy's endorsement of Obama.
Save the unseemly political ruckus for the republicans. They are certainly going to do it to the democrats.
In 1951 the states ratified the 22nd amendment to the Constitution which restricted a US president's time of service to two four year terms. The people of the United States were concerned about a too powerful president creating an imbalance in the separation of powers guaranteed by the Constitution. I have had conversations with friends who have expressed concern about the abuse of power in the current administration. I believe that abuse is a result of President Bush's ascendency to his father's throne. He has even called on the resources of his father's administration to continue in the leadership of our country. If this is a concern to you, or even frightening to you as it is to me, then PLEASE consider what a nightmare it would be to put Bill and Hillary Clinton back in the White House.
This whole Clinton/Obama affair should finally make it clear to everyone that Bill Clinton's "First Black President" status was always a stretch,....yo!, maybe even a "fairytale"!
When Obama suddenly became a real threat to Team Clinton's personal ambition and desires,...their true nature jumped out!,...but, these two just CAN'T help themselves!
Could the insulting distortions concerning Obama, ever really be the actions of Americas "First Black President"? Maybe it's more a case of "blackface", than "black prez",.....just pointing his finger at us one more time.........
Ed in California
He really is hurting her and it may be too late. (It is for me and now I am looking at the others running.) Too much of the same ol' thing. We DO need fresh ideas.
cxx
I've always liked Bill, and have always felt sorry for how Hillary had to suffer from both Bill's escapades and a vindictive right wing. But the presidency shouldn't be a consolation prize. Being first lady surely won her the senate, but it doesn't remotely qualify her to lead the country – and her record in the senate so far has been lackluster at best. Participation in the US Senate should be a high honor, not a stepping stone. Her candidacy appears to have been born from a combination of her own ambitions and Bill's guilt at his past treatment of her, but that shouldn't be a price that the country should have to pay if there are better, self-made leaders as alternatives.
Bill Clinton has been a blessing rather than a curse to Barak Obama. Mr. Clinton has proved how two-faced racism works. Who needs him to run the country with his wife as his frontman...oops frontwoman?
Bill Clinton's apparent racial insensitivity makes him in my opionion a less than fit breakfast mate for a President of the United States. As a result, he would not get my vote as "Mrs. President."
America is the joke over now?
Send her back to the place where she belongs, and that isn't the white house.
It's about time someone noticed. Bill needs to go into hiding and shut up!!
Bill Cinton turned me off with his comments leading to the SC primary. I was set to vote for Hillary until I got to the poll, and when I got in the booth, it did not seem right to vote for her. She had lost control of her campaign, and it caused me to think about how she would handle tough situations as president.
I voted for Bill Clinton twice, but this time he usurped Hillary's responsibilities and "took over" for her. It made her look weak, and that was disturbing.
I personally like Bills new edge. It's raw and real.
He's stating it like it is.
Being that I was in Nevada during the caucuses there, it didn't take rocket science to realize that the racial divide existed long before the squabbling between the two campaigns.
Whites and Latinos on one side. African Americans on the other side of the room.
I don't believe this was Bill's fault.
Hillary won Nevada because of the overwhelming support she had from Latinos. Barack won SC because of the overwhelming support in the African American community. PERIOD.
Even with the Union endorsement (which is 75% latino), Barack lost because he never tried to court latinos. They had already made up their mind and were pissed that they weren't consulted by the union for the endorsement.
The fact that Bill gets pissed is showing realness, not some BS Politically Correct way of being, is awesome. People were all over the Clintons for being tactical and fake, because they wouldn't response to the attacks Obama and Edwards were hurling at Hillary. Now they are pissed at them?
Well, be careful what you wish for.
It's also clear that Barack is not the saint he'd like people to think he is. He slammed Hillary for being with a lawfirm, which represented Walmart.
Who cares??? He had said his wife still shops at Target. What's the difference. Both companies have ethical issues.
Obama is slinging mud, but people don't see past his charisma to see the tactical and methodical politician which lies beneath.
Vote for who can get the job done, not who makes you feel good. Because voting for who makes you feel good is the reason why we are in the mess we are in now to begin with. Orating skills and charisma is no substitute for experience.
Why is it that no one comments when Michelle Obama or Elizabeth Edwards speak on behalf of their spouses, yet President Clinton gets vilified by the press for speaking about Hillary. Also, why doesn't Barack Obama ever take questions from the audience like Hillary does? Is he afraid he might say the wrong thing or worse yet he doesn't have an answer?
Does anybody else find the timing of the arrest of Tony Rezco extremly fishy? I smell Clinton!!! Trying to take away from his win in SC with false praise of her Michigan and future Florida wins out of pure desperation to get a win before super Tuesday. Shouldn't the DNC punish her for disobeying the rules they ALL agreed to? She seems to think she can change the rules as she goes. Trying to trump the Kennedy endorsment with her own from Bobby's daughter, a so called Kennedy family split theory? Undermining Obama's win by comparing it to Jesse Jackson? They are toning it down but it is still there just open your eyes.
I have avoided the news lately and I was an serious addict. I have been watching anything but, ie cooking, shopping, travel.... I am so sick of how the media has gone after Ms. Clinton. The media does not want her. I don't think the media wants a woman. If we had a woman president and she did well it just might change the way the rest of society treats women. I think that scares many people.
I like hearing from Jeffery Tooben. He is a voice of reason. A lawyer who is reasonable. Who would have thought?
i for one used to beleive that Bill was not only one of the best american presidents but one of the best world leaders, but ive lately seen a side of him that i dont like, its not just disappointing, its saddening and unfortunate. Whats with his temper? My message to Bill and Hillary is to not drop any lower, because honestly it doesnt fit well with a former president, former FIRST LADY or future president( LEADER/EXAMPLE) of the USA. My advice for Obama is to keep rising above it, keeping reaching out to ALL and not to lose focus, His message of hope, change, and UNITY is enough to take him to the white house!
It may be too late for Bill to step back and stop the comments. Based on the ever increasing number of Democrats endorsing Obama, he will unfortunately end up with the nomination. If Obama is on the ballot, the Republicans will be in power for another four years.
Stop being unfair to Hillary Clinton with your reporting, It's not fair. I have started watching FOX News channel becuase of your overt affection for Obama as the nominee, I dont want to watch your station because it is upsetting for a news organization to all but slander nice intellectual people who have an outstanding civil rights record. Shame on you.
I hope she refuses you interviews after she wins the nominee.
Signed,
Upset with CNN
If Hillary were to win the election in November, I feel that Bill will really be running the country. He seems to be unable to take a back seat to his wife. He's going to scuttle his wife's attempt to become president and maybe that's exactly what he has in mind.
Dear Earthmuffins,
This is a disgrace. You are a disgrace. Smash-mouthing each other to win a position to lead my people in recovery from an accident from Crawford, Texas?
I'm warning you,,,, play nice ,, or I'll stick you with ANOTHER Republican.
Aw....come on Bill! What was this about "just getting started", "we are just warming up". Hey, that "fighting for someone you LOVE" was a real good one. Thought that response to the kid about your "best friend" thing sounded real good on CNN too. Now just which woman were you talking about anyway...you've had so many of them.
Well, hate to see you be a quitter in this campaign stuff. I mean all that ugly, dirty campaigning has been helping Barack so much. Keep it up Bill...it is just down right enraging America!
Is ex Pres.'s Clinton" " Leo" so dashed that he has to snag some spot light at Hilarry's expense? C'mon , it's your wife's turn .
President Wm. Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton's unofficial supporters should have never allowed our former president to get started. Sure it hurts her campaign especially when she tried to frame Obama with Rezzo (the slum landlord) when she and Bill Clinton were seen in a picture politicing with him.
What comes around goes around. A non-positive campaign to win votes does not work in the long run or short run.
We want and need a strong leader who will talk about the issues and not disguise her personal issues through her husband. Senator Clinton thought she had a cakewalk to the presidency and she has found out, she doesn't. Her credentials are no better or worse than Senator Obama. She's a lawyer. Obama is a lawyer. She was firts lady and now U.S. Senator. Obama was a state legislator and now U.S. Senator.
She's smart and he's smart. I just hope that this does not cause the Democrats to lose the election.......A message for Bill Clinton.......Let your wife run her own race. When you ran, she did not run your race.......A message for the people.......Let's end the dynasties-this is not England, in fact, look at your history, Men and Women died for our country to be a democracy not an autocracy.
Let's get a new direction and vote for a man who even the Kennedys have said is an inspiration to anyone who he talks to.
It's almost like Bill Clinton is working for Obama by screwing up Hillary's campaign. Hillary probably isn't really electable as president so a vote for Hillary is really a vote for the republicans.
I don't think that those that are speaking about the Clinton's are being fair with comments. The media has made their campaign a mess. I can't imagine comments said from Obama and his wife.
Let's bash them once in a while and see how the election might go.
It's unfair. Poor coverage by CNN.
This should be news reporting.
more proof that the bush clinton dynasty is finnaly recognized
Bill Clinton has been a disaster. Too bad for Hillary. As usual, it seems that she can't control her man. The things that come out of Bill's mouth gets more silly and ridiculous each day. The Clintons must think Americans are ignorant. It's time for the Clintons to pack their bags and take a hike- like disappear– forever.
We need to turn the page. Obama for President. Sen. Obama, you have my respect and vote.
Ditto Jenna.
Bill's stupid comments and red faced tirades leave me with a sour feeling; one that I've had before. Namely that the Clinton's think they're entitled to the Oval Office and are upset that this no longer appears to be a Democratic coronation, but a real campaign. It has certainly hurt Mrs. Clintons chances of getting MY vote in the primary.
The White House belongs to the American People, not the Clintons. When Obama won Iowa, Hillary brought on her Big Gun, her husband Bill. Then both of them started to do dirty politics. Because of that I've switched from Hillary to Obama. It's time for real change,–not the same crap of lies and misrepresentations.
Face Bill and Hill are just one more of the millions of veiled racists in the US. Hill has been saying all along, "You must vote for someone who can win."
All that is is code speak for saying a black man can't be president. If Hill couldn't control her man when he was president and she can't control him now that she's running herself (because glory be, he's doing things that she isn't asking him to do...lawdy!) How is she going to run a country?
Face it Hill, you can't have it both ways, you can't let your dog off the porch and then say you didn't know what he was doing out in the road chasing cars. That same duplicitous is at the core of your your campaign and how you will be if you were elected president.
Gayron,
Being a Senator is having no experience?
i like hillary and bill does have to get out of he way. we all are very aware of who hillary's husband is. she is the candidate and he takes the focus off of her. i want to vote for hillary, not bill. i don't even want to see or hear of him, now or in the future. he should keep his presence to a minimum. actually, i think hillary should dump him.
it would be a lot easier to vote for hillary if the clinton's would just stop their sleazy, dishonest tactics. i like their policies and i feel like hillary could do a lot for this country, but it's getting harder and harder to overlook their disingenuous, power-hungry seeming b.s.
as an independent, i may be voting for mccain though i don't totally agree with his policies.
It may be time for Bill Clinton to back off a little. Is it fair? NO! Not unless Obama and Edwards wives back off the campaign, too. But Bill, both because he is a former President and the media BIAS has the media "Spinning" his comments. This has been the case since Obama lost in New Hampshire.
I did and still do proudly support Hillary Clinton!
I always thought Bill was quite charismatic in a special way not matter how much he lied and cheated, but NOW I DON"T THINK HE HAS IT ANYMORE.
BILL HAS REALLY LOST IT!
This country needs barack's leadership more than ever...Can you imagine if he actually wins...wow, that would be completely and uttterly awesome.
After it all sank in, even hillary supporters would realize this...
obama 08
What's wrong with you people? I ask any of you to tell me that you are better off financially today than you were under President Clinton. The Clinton years provided the USA with the best economy in decades, not just a balanced budget, but a surplus, loans and programs for College students ( which Bush did away with ) lower taxes, respect in the world, and a safe country. So who would not want to return to this......
Kennedy, for those of you not old enough to know, blocked civil rights legislation, and brought our country to the brink of war. Please read some history before you pontificate on this board and STUDY the candidates issues. Hope Floats but does not solve our country's problems.
Why isn't anyone covering Resko in Chicago? Is Barok Hussein connected?
That's not news about our future candidate:?
Let us know what's going on.
Thanks.
KENNEDY TRIED AND FAILED, SO CLEARLY AMERICA DID NOT THINK OF HIM HIGHLY, THEY DID NOT THINK THEN AND DOES NOT THINK SO NOW.
TED KENNEDY IS JUST TRYING HIS LAST TO MAKE THE HEADLINES.
HAS ANYONE LOOKED AT HIM LATELY IN THE SENATE, LOOKS LIKE HE TALKS TO THE SENATE WALLS,
Keep it up Bill. Don't listen to all the haters. We need you to stand up for your wife!
The devil himself can come and vote for Hillary, He may even bring all his armies. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Bill Clinton may yell at reporters, he may even bark. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Hillary and Bill Clinton may say all kind of lies and use all kind of dirty tactics to destroy their opponents. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Marketers and political strategists may repackage Hillary Clinton and sell her to us. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
All Clinton supporters can vote for her as long as they want. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
The Clintons may change the rules in the middle of the game; they may want to count shamelessly the Michigan and Florida delegates or use a so-called "win" in Florida to gather a dishonorable momentum. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Why?
Americans in the vast majority are people with a good judgment. They know and see what the Clintons are.
I love Obama,particularly his speech which he delivered on his landslide victory night in SC.He looked perfectly fit and fixed for the Oval office.There is no doubt that Obama can,t get the job done.But something in me seems to say to Americans,watch-out,the job is more tougher than you might think.This is what has eluded George Bush who thought he could just get in there and use his spin-Doctors to run affairs of America,both at home and on foreign issues.Hence,at this juncture which needs to be critically examined,Hilary Clinton seems to be tougher on the ground beyond rhetorics to move the American dream beyond internal and external storms.
Obama: Whatever happened to your "No Status Quo" , Enough of this old politics game? The Kennedy's? John Kerry? Really? Disappointing!
GO HILLARY FOR 2008!
Kennedy reprimanded Bill ? Both of them would have made good understudies for the Bucket List ....
Amazing to me that all the bloggers have gotten a chance to observe Hillary so much to form their opinions ......CNN, FOX, and others go out of their way to cut short any talks she has with town folks. Oh lets not forget Obama jumps her first in debates about Wal-Mart – then we spend 2 weeks hashing how the little senator shoe-shin boy is mis-treated on his record........The News media only brings Clinton short blips of words to use against her in some distorted way – only a very poor listener could miss that fact....here's how it is, I have an ADHD grandkid (I'm inspired by his energy) , another who dabbled with drugs it in HS (similar to what Obama has admitted to) and a college grandkid who gets solid A+ grades. in English composition....all 3 are gifted gabbers ( cute, if asked, none can tell me the date we vote here in Indiana ) I am proud of them all, BUT no way am I going to turn the keys to my last days over to any one of them – we need "maturity" in the White House.......HILLARY WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Immediately after the South Carolina primary results you showed a speech
given by the President which I thought was a concession speech.
I was shocked today to learn that the speech was given the morning
of the primary.
You are supposed to be fair and unbiased.
Who is running for president? Hillery or Bill? If Hillery get's elected, does Bill become the first lady or First man? And how on earth will Hillery be able to run the country if her husband is unable to ALLOW her to do her job and not gum up the works like he is doing. We are seeing the Clintons for what they really are. We are seeing Bill Clinton untamed. Why on earth would he make the comments he made? How do these comments HELP his wife? And will Hillery always be Bill's wife EVEN if she's in the white house.
You know... we're ready for a woman president. I honestly think so. But, I don't think we're ready for Hillery and more importantly, her husband creating all sorts of problems for her. Maybe if Bill was never president, I would feel better having Hillery being president.
Bill represents BAGGAGE to Hillery. Yes, baggage. I feel he will cause her more harm than good. You can't have two chiefs sharing the same command and that's what we're going to get.
I am not comfortable with any of this.
The devil himself can come and vote for Hillary, He may even bring all his armies. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Bill Clinton may yell at reporters, he may even bark. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Hillary and Bill Clinton may say all kind of lies and use all kind of dirty tactics to destroy their opponents. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Marketers and political strategists may repackage Hillary Clinton and sell her to us. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
All Clinton supporters can vote for her as long as they want. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
The Clintons may change the rules in the middle of the game; they may want to count shamelessly the Michigan and Florida delegates or use a so-called "win" in Florida to gather a dishonorable momentum. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.
Why?
Americans in the vast majority are people with a good judgment. They know and see what the Clintons re.
Bill is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Hillary did not act this way when he was running for President.
The more he flaps his mouth, the less I like it. The bickering between the candidates is awful, more what you'd find in the final run to the White House than the primaries. It is making the gentlemanliness of John Edwards more and more appealing.
I am frankly glad Ted Kennedy did not endorse Senator Clinton, she may have been labeled as acquiring the support of someone who has a sordid past more so than President Clinton. And why is Ms. Kennedy not using her married last name?
if obama cant handle the clintons he cant handle the country.
Folks! sorry, Hillary will not win if she does win the nomination, then me and my organization will vote for republican-quite simple.
CNN SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF ITSELF OF BIASED REPORTING AGAINST THE CLINTONS.
Those who trash clintons are either obama supporters, or republicans who want the rookie obama to win so that they can trash him easily later.
They are jealous of the good spousal support of Bill Clinton. He is the greatest american president in recent american history. Not Bush 41 or Bush 43 for sure.
Those who think hillary will lose the nomination have not read the most recent state and national polls. Obama is downhill after SC. Hillary will beat him tomorrow in florida, then beat him in nearly all Feb 5 states.
HILLARY 08!
Life long democrat thinks Bill Clinton can campaign, and say whatever her wants in support of his wife. Writers are biased in reporting.
H Arnold.........being an inspiration does not get the job done. It takes hard work. If we all look at what the candidates are proposing they want to do...that for some is a business plan. In business, without a plan – statistically the business will fail. In politics, without a plan – voters don't know where the candidates stand on any issues.
Clinton and Edwards have business plans. The business of moving this country forward. Obama has a wonder speech writer and delivers the speeches wonderfully, but they have no substance. Take the time to listen and if you can hear the plan from Obama...let me know ok?
Whats worng with some of you people. i don't want a perfect president. i want a president that has done wrong, got some skeletons in his closet, got some no good friends and so forth make him look human. I dnt want Hillary she acts like she is too perfect and never did anything wrong make me sick.
Will vote republican if Obama is the nominee for the first time since 1976
We blame the candidates for dividing us and playing off of stereotypes.
Let's take a look at ourselves? Look at the hate being spread here amongst Clinton and Obama supporters. These are two highly qualified individuals who have a history of being strong advocates for the Democratic Party platform. Sure, we all have our preferences, but let's talk about policy differences and realize how important it is to rally behind either Clinton or Obama come November. The differences between the Democratic Platform and the Republican Platform remains significant. Let's save our tough rhetoric for November when we have to chose between the Republican platform for 4 more years, or the change a Democratic President automatically brings.
Bill clinton isn't running for President, he should just keep his mouth shut. He's doing more harm to her campaign than anything. Not that I'm going to vote for her anyway, but he should just shut up NOW!
It's time for President Bill to take a few steps backward and let Senator Clinton be the campaigner for the Office. He's a great person and it obivious that he wants to help his wife reach her goal. But enough is enough.
Don't know why the Kennedys think Obama is like JFK and why Obama would want someone from the sixties, when he relates Hillary to the ninties. He think he is going to change Washington with the Kennedy's backing him !!! That's a laugh. What is Obama going to have to give to Ted Kennedy for throwing his weigh behind Obama.
Wonder just how much is really going to change, seem like we hear this over and over and over when we are in the election mode.
I am a Hillary Clinton supporter, have been since her work on health care for Americans when Bill Clinton was president, but I believe it is time for him to go home. He cannot help now, this is her campaign. Please Mr. President, stop.
And to think the answer is so simple a bookseller could tell you. Look at the Stock Market and the ecomany. Every time we went into a recession mimun wage was never raised. Sited labor cost except for the ceo, cfo and what not. Then when they did finally get the raise ( with much moaning and groaning from Large corporations ) the ecomony and the Stock Market took off. business caused this problem because if you only give a 40 cent to 25 cent raise and gas goes up a 1.00 where do you think the money goes? The gas tank and not the stores, restaurants, housing,tech,and what not. Who needs a stimulus package that is one time and will take months and more government spending? Raise min wage by $2.00 in 2 weeks and watch most of this go away. Except for housing. That will take a little while longer. It changes the Psychology of the market, makes the easing faster more targeted and it takes the straw off the camels back. Will President Bush and the Congress do this? NO...........They are MOSTLY ( not all but most ) for the corporations by the corporations and of the corporations and not the people. You know; you and me the little people. The Dems won't help do this because they want the increase to take effect next year and the year after so they will look good. That way they can take control of congress and the white house. Then they will tell us how much they care about us and will take care of us and make us more dependent on them. All the while laughing to the bank. Great Power Play.The play is very good and right out of the book the Art Of War. If all of our elected people in Washington cut out the middle man and did what is right mimum wage increase then we could take care of ourselves.Oh yea we are the boss (or are we ) or are the Fortune 500 companies. Washington playing games? Never..... they wouldn't play political war games with 300,000 plus million people would they? Make up your own mind. For me I just save what little I can I do need a pair of pants; one of my other 2 pair is so warn out after 4 years that I will have to replace one. That way I will have 2 pair again. Help needed here. Are there any here made totally in the good old US OF A? Well off the Good Will because Wal Mart is still to expensive at sale price of 14.99. Some day I hope I can afford new instead of used. Can we still afford to let 12 to 24 million people stay and become U>S> citizens without making them stand in the back of the line? I am confused about this if all of the jobs are being sent to their country instead of here then why do they want to come here? Good Free MEDICAL MAYBE. NO WONDER I CAN'T AFFORD A NEW PAIR OF PANTS ONLY USED. Rock ON. I still wouldn't look good in a burka and thank god I don't live in a communist country. ALTHOUGH IT IS LOOKING MORE AND MORE LIKE THAT. TAKE CARE AND MAKE SOME MONEY AND SAVE IT TO GET YOU THROUGH THE LEAN TIMES. Lynda.
Go Bill Go, I support the Clinton campaign 100% they need to do what it takes to defeat Mr. Obama. Mrs. Clinton please keep up the fight for us, we appreciate everything your doing and hope and pray for your success.
Why are some of my comments not posted? Today at about 7:30 ET, I sent my opinion about the uneven coverage of Obama and Clinton by the media, plus sent a quoted message by the Chicago Tribune on the internet that asked Senator Obama to come clean about his relationship with Mr. Rezko.
I might think that my comments are too caustic, but compared to the others, I work at making that not so - and find many more controversial stands than any of mine. I try to be respectful to all candidates, while at the same time, inform others of what I pick up from various media. It means a lot to me and my family to be able to post our opinions, and we're grateful to CNN for this opportunity.
I'm a senior citizen (retired) who has been a CNN follower for as long as it's been on. I would appreciate a reply to this - my concern as to why several of my comments have not been posted. Please reply, or I shall close out my communication with you and this forum.
Thank you.
Keep it up Bill. Don't listen to the haters who don't want you to support your wife.
I've lost immense respect for the Clintons over all of this. I don't know what the hell Bill is doing – but enough.
All you've done is enabled the media to focus on the crap spewed and, once again, not focus on the election or the issues. Of course, it might help if we had more than a handful of "real journalists" instead of overpaid stenographers who side with the status quo since that's who butters their bread.
Obama and the first time voters can beat BOTH HILLERY AND
what's his name;
Edwards would make a great V.P.
I crossed party line to vote for a Democrat, Bill Clinton. I felt great watching Hillary and Barack and believed that either would make a great President. I was really disgusted with Bill Clinton and Hillary tactics. Bill insulted my intelligence with his comments about Jesse Jackson as if the winning of South Carolina was due to African American only voting for African Americans.
I believe he forgot that Hillary was leading Barack a month ago and most African Americans were behind Hillary.
Bill Clinton lost my vote for Hillary. Even if Hillary wins, I will vote for an Independent!!!!
No, I do not believe that Bill Clinton's support for his wife's candidacy,although zealous, is anything but appropriate!
He is an icon of the Democratic party, of which Hillary would be
foolish not to take advantage.Anyway, what would be so bad about
having another Clinton in the Oval Office?! I'd have much more
confidence in her abilities, being advised by the best President in
my lifetime since JFK, than that of her opponents.Obama is even less
qualified for the job than some of his GOP counterparts & I'm afraid
that I may "jump ship" over to the "dark side"(GOP) if, heaven
forbid, he gets the Democratic nod. He's all rhetoric,not "reality"
or substantive & is less electable in the General Election than is
Hillary.His poor health care plan does not mandate universal
coverage–even Edwards agrees.The GOP would tear him to shreds.His
run for office was almost an afterthought when Hill has been
preparing all her adult life for the role. She has been an excellent
& effective Senator for us New Yorkers-we ought to know. That's why
she has double-digit leads over Obama in the Marist poll & other
state-based polls. Furthermore, in the last debate Obama came off as
unbecomingly surly/snarky and angry & is an inferior debater to
Hillary, with all his annoying stuttering and finger-pointing.
Americans: our Democratic nominee is most likely going to ascend to
the most powerful & influential position in the world, so don't make
a grave error by nominating the wrong candidate out of being inspired
by baseless & colorful oratories (or by anti-Hillary sentiments) only
to subsequently awaken to a bad dream (be careful what you wish
for).Actions (like more than just voting as "Present" in the Illinois
legislature)speak louder than words.
GO HILLARY!!!
This country has become so messed up in so many ways, and political correctness and "inequality" is just one of them. I'm already sickened when I read the news about everything negative, and who's to blame for all our problems...We are. I'm no hard-core conservative, as I don't believe that to be free, but I also don't condone bleeding-heart liberalism either. It is a sham. I'm all for diversity and have no prejudice against any race, gender, religion, creed, age...etc...etc. I am against the representatives of those categories that call for violence, free handouts, reverse racism, and anything else negative. NOW is just today's example (lately it's been Al Sharpton). They like Hillary because she's a woman...and THAT'S IT. They could care less about her morals, her less than trustworthy and cunning status as a lawyer, or her family values...the lack of which countrywide is responsible for many of our countries problems. The only reason they are so against Kennedy and Obama is because they're men...therefore they're HATED. Give me a break. I'm all for equality but your policies of promoting it through man hatred is as unequal as it gets.
Could we get a straight YES or NO answer from Obama on the queston"
"If elected President, would you take your oath of office on the Holy Bible".
Thank you CNN for pointing out that Hillary is not taking the lead in her own campaign. What is she going to do when she becomes leader of the free world? As her husband to beat up uncooperative foreign dignitaries? Women, take note. This is not who we want as a role model for our daughters.
I am a woman and I am voting for Barack Obama.
Bill has the same 1st Amendment rights as the rest of us – the media has picked and picked at his comments to up their ratings.
Bill represents BAGGAGE ????????? what happened to the sanctity of marriage ? I've got an old suitcase I have hung onto for 32 years, we raised 8 children......and yes we supported each other, spoke out for each other.....as they keep telling us, marriage is a 50/50 = EQUAL
You are being too harsh on Bill.....his opinion counts !! You are supposed to be fair and unbiased. After all, he was President of the UNITED STATES at one time...and they is where we get all fuzzy – never before have we had a candidate (Past President's spouse) running for President – so we do not really know where to set the mark so it's the spin masters who are making the big deal of his opinion........so I return to the same position: Bill has the same 1st Amendment rights as the rest of us !
GO HILLARY !
All, want to take cheap shots at the Clinton's. Obama, was interviewed on TV after he received a endorsement from Sen Kennedy. Obama, further stated that the endorsement had nother to do with any one els which is wrong. During the endorsement Ten, went into full details, attaching the Clintons, is ground on why he endorsed Obama. Also, Bill Clinton, was answering a Q. to a citzen in SC is why he used Jessie Jackson, name. If CNN would post the whole clip all mind would be clear, which is not a race card issue.
I can see theres alot of republicans here bashing Hillary again.....wonder why theyre so afraid she will be nominated...maybe coz they know none on the republican side can beat her in the General election in november....YES WITHOUT A DOUBT ALL THIS NEGITIVITY IS COMING FROM REPUBLICANS coz any real democrats cant forget what a great president bill was in the 90's
Go HILLARY 08
Has anyone seen the photo of Hillary Clinton and others with their hands over their hearts saying the Pledge of Allegiance? Oh ya, Obama was in the picture too, doing nothin, no Pledge of Allegiance, no hand over heart. Hello out there?! Ya, I also know he claims his religion forbids this. And you want him as our Commander in Cheif! How ridiculous!!! All that showed me is his religion comes first and our country comes second.
If Bill screws this one up too much for hillary (I just watched the Clinton Chronicles this weekend, a must see, very interesting!) he can always wait for little Chelsey to run. hahahaha.
I like Obama.
CNN refuses to give the details of the character of the Kennedy family that is making endorsements to Obama.
No Kennedy should make comments regarding anyone's conduct.
This source is obviously James Carville and Paul Begala.
What the heck is going on with the comments here? Not working?
With friends like the Clinton's, who needs enemies? That is why Obama will survive the weaker attacks from republicans in the general election Obama is better then teflon!
N.o.w. has come out and slammed Kennedy for his support of Obama...They describe it as a "betrayal" against women...This will bring out the women vote in droves for Clinton...Kennedy has stood by Obama for all the wrong reasons and he is being viewed as an "anti-woman" advocate with this move. Obama-Rezco will never make it in 08. The only tciket that can beat McCain is Clinton-Edwards.....
Clinton-Edwards in 08, for sure.....
What a bunch of BS.
Bill Clinton is an effective spokesman for Hillary.
Members of the news media, heavily biased in favor of Obama, want him to shut up.
Well, isn't that just toooooooooooo bad.
Bill Clinton has first amendment rights just like the rest of us.
So I say . . . Bill, please speak up.
You know I was indecided a few weeks back but the Clintons have really helped me to make up my mind. NO MORE CLINTONS! Aside from the slander. Is this a country we are trying to run or a soap opera. We just shouldn't keep swaping family members like they swap bed partners on the Young in the Restless. One term the Bushes the next the Clintons and then repeat. Yes it's time for a change , A real change that represents everyone. A change where we American's again are a respected country. Not some joke. As the saying goes" You do the same , you get the same". Vote smart! Vote Obama!
What a surprise that the source has no name. Another chance for
CNN to fabricate the news instead of reporting it.
I believe that if allowed by law to run for the office again that
Bill Clinton would be the front runner over all including his wife.
Gee, I wonder if CNN would have covered Barack Hussein Obama's great friend and neighbor Rezko's arrest more thoroughly if Bill and Hillary had invested in the slumlord's schemes like Oprahma did?
My bet is it would have been a "ticker"
YOU CANNOT WIN AN ELECTION WITH SUCH HIGH NEGATIVE. IT IS THAT SIMPLE
All of you Hillary supporters are entitled for your choice. But for goodness sakes, none of you could look an anti Hillary candidate in the eyes without lying when asked do you really think she can win. Face it, EVERY republican is against her, even the ones that dont usually vote will come out in the general election just to beat her. Also, remember that 40% uncommitted vote in Michigan. When faced of the option of Hillary Clinton or NO ONE, 40% of Democrats chose NO ONE over Hillary. THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL SHE CAN WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION. This is coming from a Democrat who has no problems with her policies, except the fact that she is pushing this party apart. I would rather any of you support John Edwards if you have a real problem with Obama, but Obama has the greatest chance to win on the democratic side, and that is a fact, whether you agree with him or not. If you want a Democrat in the white house, its OBAMA 08!
Anyway, to the issue at hand. Bill has done nothing but ruin Hillary's campaign after he started opening his mouth. Not that that is a bad thing from my point of view as an Obama supporter, but she was winning in S.C. until Bill started to make race a factor. Bill lost the state for his wife, and now with the win in S.C. and the support of Kennedy, Obama will take many of the Super Tuesday states by Storm.
Obama Edwards 08 or Obama Richardson 08
B.C. go home.
Steve in Allentown – what we're not ready for is an African-American President who whines and cries and plays the race card every chance he gets. We ARE ready for a woman (sorry if that threatens you).
Colin Powell would have had my vote, even though I'm a life-long Democrat. Barack Hussein Obama has lost it.
Bill Clinton should not listen to these so-called experts or advisers. If instead of following his gut feelings he had listened to these guys, he would not have been President.
Keep playing the race card, Oprahma – it's the best thing you could do for the future of this country
Thanks!
Kennedy's endorsement was about a man-Bill Clinton, and about his no-holds barred campaign for a third term.
Talking about Obama's good judgement - he bought a house at a deeply discounted price and that house just Happened to be beside the one that Rezko guy's wife bought at the same time, He later bought a piece of land from the "slum lord"– how convinient. He did all these when he KNEW the slum lord is under investigation. Think about this! And, Rezko is accused of using thousands of tax payer money to build bad housing for the people that Obama was trying to help. Those housing were of substandards - and Obama said he was unaware of the plight of those projects (read the Chicago tribune).
Is this a president with good judgement?
The Rezko story is completely ignored by the main stream media: CNN, MSNBC, because all the reporters are so amazed by OBama's speeches.
No media outlets are willing to give us a full account of what Hillary has done:
her free legal service for Children's defence concil, her promotion of women in more managerial position when she worked for Wal-Mart, and more (listen to NPR).. There are so many good causes that we can count Hillary on doing–because she has being working for those things a long long time. What can we count on Obama to do?
The Hillary haters make decisions with "insanity (comes from hatred)".
THey say Hillary lies, Obama lies too (watch his reaction to Meredith in one of the video when he was confronted with his own inconsistency".
IT IS NOT THAT CLINTON IS A WOMAN IT IS THAT CLINTON IS A CLINTON......COME ON WOMEN THINK ON THIS.......LISTEN TO OBAMA...HE ROCKS
FROM A 60 + YEAR OLD WOMAN.........
If Obama wins, as a Hispanic Democrat I will cross party lines for the first time.
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Time to step up NOW and tell your members to vote for who would be the best President for the country...not black, white, man or woman. It seems as you are taking your membership backwards...do you even remember why NOW was formed...does not seem like it.
Cnn i see aloot of bad things said about president Bill Clinton.What about the things McCain and Romney are doing how come nothing bad is said about this.It seems to me CNN want to deside who will be president.Anyone who watches it can see you and the other two media giants are pushing for. McCain and Obama.Start being fair your veiwers are dwindeling.
Hillary Clinton 08
Obama: New and hot.
Clinton: Old and busted.
SORRY BILL NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN........ MAYBE YOU SHOULD START CRYING LIKE YOU WIFE TO GE THE NOMMINEE
Does anyone really believe anything either of the Clintons utter? wake up.
Obama should know and understand this fact that"EXPERIENCE"is the best teacher.Changes that ever occur in life was born out of experience. Come to think of it, which employer will want to employe a man or woman without sufficent experience for the job.I live this question for you all to answer, while you make up your mind for the iron lady(mrs. H. R. Clinton) whose time we are inn to take the mantle of leadership.
CNN and all the news media need to call off the honey moon with Senator Obama. It is time you start talking substance on what exactly he plans to do for the Country if he gets elected. If he receives half the Scrutiny the Clintons have endured over the years from the media and their opponents, Senator Obama will find it very difficult to get out of bed each morning. Senator Obama may be calling for change but he sure is not the candidate to bring about that change this Country is yarning for at this time. I believe Senator Hillary Clinton is the best Democratic candidate to regain the White in November.
I am a Black female and I am proud to say I support Hillary Clinton for President of the United states of America.
JFK, BUSH, OBAMA – none of which had/has a clue!
wonder why it takes so long to moderate a response when u say something about republicans...could it be cnn is anti-democrat?
Why does the Clintons receive the most negative bashing and spinning of the media but Barack Obama's subtle racial jabs toward Hillary don't get coverage or spins? Why? It seems that the media wants the public to believe that bashing of the Clintons is acceptable but bashing a black candidate is not. Why again? Is it because the media's spin or coverage maybe seen as unfair coverage and racially motivated then will create a backlash on them? The media's negativity toward the Clintons are certainly fueling more negativity on the voters toward them. On the other hand the media coverage of Obama seem to always raise him on the pedestal. Media, be fair.
Indicted Obama Fundraiser's Bond Revoked !!!!!
NOW sold their soul to the devil and found out what the devil does when he wins.
What does Clinton have to do with NOW anyway. Her husband destroyed everything that a woman stands for in his presidency. How soon we forget who we are when there is something for us to gain.
There is no possible way to keep Bill from messing this up......or is there.
Quit, bring in an intern STAT!
I would like to urge everyone to write CNN and demand better coverage on this election. John Edwards and Mike Gravel have all but been ignored. Hillary Clinton has been pushed aside in favor of reports on Bill. You only see republicans when they have a debate or primary, and the fighting between Romney and McCain is nastier than Obama and Clinton. Ron Paul? CNN and other media outlets are not doing justice in reporting the news. Its obvious their focus is on Barack Obama and that is not fair to the other canidates running for the most important job in the world. Regardless of who you support, speak up now before its too late. Hope this makes it out....Its also becoming obvious that some remarks are censored.
A letter to all voters,
Words, like weed seeds ‘fly’ on the wind, ride on river currents, hitch rides on shoes, clothing, vehicles and machinery, and attach themselves to clothes, pet fur, livestock and wildlife. Seeds and plant parts can also hide in soil, water, mulch, animal feed and herbivore faeces. They are either going to turn into a crop you can use or else they will lie fallow, not doing much at all.
Words work.
But even if you repeat the greatest speech 24 hours 7 days a week for the next 4 years, it won't change a thing.
Keep it real America.
You need a president who means business and whom the rest of the world knows won't take BS.
Obama just go home and do your drugs.
Only a naive moron would believe that EVERYTHING that the Clintons have done since Iowa was not coldly calculated. They are trying to define Obama as "The Black" candidate because they believe that it will gain them the advantage on Super Tuesday and eventually the nomination. Hispanic and white voters are the votes that they are trying to win because they can add. Can you?
Did you lose my last post, not like it, or did I just miss it????? Certainly would not be the first time. Can dish it out but can't take it????
No one in Washington is going to RESPECT a one term Senator he is a Rookie!. We ask a doctor to do 8 yrs before we let them make deciosions on our body. Why are we so flippant with our Presidency. Obama is a good man and a good cheer leader but he needs more time on the inside. Bush was a good cheer leader and very popular when he got in, look how that turned out. If Obama gets in, it will be grid lock for spite, for years. Its a fairy tale to expect Obama to get any thing done but talk. He's a ROOKIE. He can further his education from the inside and ascend to the top easily more qualified. I don't want pay for his education while the country suffers through his mistakes. I want change now, I want someone who knows how to fight from the inside, I want a seasoned veteran, I don't want to wait any longer. Go Hillary
Don Glenn Winter Park Fl.
i cant imaging ow iased cnn is. shame on you cnn and the rest of the media for your unabashedly biased coverage. what do all those present votes mean? sitting on the fence barack? how about a president who shouts present and doesnt make the decisions he needs to like leave 15 million not insured. or some one who presses the button or signs something and says oops I made a mistake. i need ot reverse that one. no obama is not ready to lead. and get your facts wrong – he is misquoting history. see an op ed in the NYTimes last week by a professor of history at princeton who said he and is supporters are misquoting history and that many of these figures had way more exprience than the great messenger of hope. i cant believe how naive the american people.
Gene, you are right, I like President stands up and campaign for Hillary. All of candidates put together, still not good enough than Bill Clinton and Hillary. Our Country needs them, Hillary is the only candidate handle this situation, she is the only person do the job on day one without job training.
The only reason they want to stop Bill is because he is a strong supporter of his wife. Let him be himself, let him tell like it is. Hillary Clinton is a super candidate. She will survive.
I don't think that Mr. Clinton should stop. The more people see what ugly tactics the Clinton's are using the more people will be disgusted and vote for Obama.
If you want a democratic President, Obama is your choice as the Clintons will unify the republican base no matter who gets the R nomination. Note that in all states that has voted so far, a great majority close to 75% has voted AGAINST Mrs. Clinton.
A victory for the new JKF (Obama) is a victory for democracy. It is a victory for the true equal rights movement and a victory for justice and fairness. Best of all is that it will be also a victory for the future and the rest of the world.
RESPONDING TO YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING
I Turned CNN and Fox off my television. I just come here to see what kind of mush I will find. CNN is like the NATIONAL ENQUIRIER a bunch of manipulated news.
CNN............Why do you not let so many post go through ??????????????
I am going to OKLAHOMA CITY Wednesday to see President Clinton supportting his wife, Senator Clinton. He has my utmost respect, and his WIFE HAS MY VOTE.
SENATOR CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008
America has decided. Hillary, please explain your 35 years of experience. Did anyone hear that Condaleeza Rice has backed Obama?
The Clintons won't go down without a fight and as a result all the good they have done is going down with it. They will make Obama stronger in the short run but cause damage in the long term. Mr. President, you're legacy is rapidly going down the proverbial drain! Senator Clinton, you have much too offer, whether as President of the United States or as a respected leader in the US Senate, please remember what y
The Clintons won't go down without a fight and as a result all the good they have done is going down with it. They will make Obama stronger in the short run but cause damage in the long term. Mr. President, you're legacy is rapidly going down the proverbial drain! Senator Clinton, you have much too offer, whether as President of the United States or as a respected leader in the US Senate, please remember what you said after winning New Hampshire, "I listened to what you said, and I found my voice." Your voices (Bill's and yours) have been less than stellar.
LADIES EVERYWHERE! PLEASE STAND UP AND BE COUNTED. THE MEN OF OUR NATION DO NOT BELIEVE A WOMAN CAN BE PRESIDENT. TED KENNEDY DOES NOT BELIEVE A WOMAN CAN BE PRESIDENT. ARE YOU LIKE THESE MEN OR DO YOU WANT A WOMAN TO HEAD UP OUR COUNTRY? VOTE FOR HILLARY FOR YOURSELF, YOUR MOTHER, DAUGHTERS, AND GRANDDAIGHTERS. IT IS OUR TIME!
GO HILLARY 08
Michelle Obama made the remark "...the Black electorate will wake up. and come back to Barack..", also prir to the SC primary she says "...Black women should vote for Barack because he's Black..." Sounds a lot like vote for me because I'm Black but, don't call me the Black candidate?? It's reminds me of the scene from the Wizard of Oz where Dorothy opens the curtin looking for Toto and the Wizard screams "Ignore the man behind the curtain"!!!! I guess we should ignore what Barack and Michelle say but closely scrutinize what ever the Clintons do and say.
Barack would have us ignore his ethnicity except when we are Black and he needs our vote. Michelle Obama injected race into the campaign back in Novemeber. The press and the "talking heads" like Chris Matthews, Tim Russert, Wolf Blitzer, et al have an agenda. Just listen to them and you will see for yourself. In case you can't figure it out just think of three small words STIR the POT.
When is she changing her YELLOW jacket?
When is she changing her YELLOW jacket? Hmm?
One thing is to talk another thing is to act.Some people are ordinary talker suck as barack obama, while others like Hillary Clinton is a thinker and doer.
"Keep it up Bill. Don't listen to all the haters. We need you to stand up for your wife!"
LOL
Yes, please do Obama a big favor and KEEP IT UP. Keep up the rants, red-faced tirades, offensive remarks ... you distract and demean your own campaign.
You are ruining Hillary's chances and creating the backlash. So ,yes, I agree, KEEP IT UP!!!
I voted for Bill then; and I voted for Hillary THIS time; but Bill needs to learn how to be the No. 2 – in the background, behind the scenes.
I didn't vote for HER, and HIM running around hoping to be a "co-president". There is no such thing. She needs to sit him down and tell him to back off and learn how to downshift into his role as a spouse.
No one expects him to pick out new china and stemware as First Husband. No one wants him to "redecorate the family quarters of the White House. But there is no such thing as a Co-President. Period, end of story. Bill, I love ya, but wake up and smell the coffee – you are NOT running for the job. She is.
Now the LEFT WING CONSPIRACY is against the Clintons. Who do they have left to blame?
The inherited mess is bigger than Obama's experience,therefore allow the candidate with the right experience to handle the mess created by the baby president G.W. Bush....Vote Hillary Clinton
Karen, one who presents herself as being so wise... Why don't you do yourself a favor and look up what the 'Present' votes are actually used for in Illinois rather than buying into the garbage that Billary tells you. Mind you, this is 130 out of 4000-something votes across 8 years.
Here:
"But Obama's former colleagues who still serve in the Illinois Capitol say that the attacks are off-base and that either Obama's opponents don't understand how things work in Springfield or they are deliberately distorting his record.
"To insinuate the 'present' vote means you're indecisive, that you don't have the courage to hold public office, that's a stretch. But, it's good politics," said state Rep. Bill Black (R), a 22-year veteran of the House and his party's floor leader.
In fact, he said, Illinois legislators get attacked for their "present" votes nearly every campaign season. "It's always been a campaign gimmick, really. If you vote 'present' once in 23 years, somebody will bring it up."
The "present" vote in Illinois is sometimes cast by state lawmakers with a conflict of interest who would rather not weigh in on an issue. Other times, members use the option to object to certain parts of a bill, even though they may agree with its overall purpose.
"The 'present' vote is used, especially by more thoughtful legislators, not as a means of avoiding taking a position on an issue, but as a means of signaling concerns about an issue," said state Rep. John Fritchey (D), an Obama supporter.?" – Rep. John Fritchey (D)
It's sad to see so much devisiveness in these posts. The only thing that's crystal clear to me is that Hillary Clinton is still a very, very polarizing figure. Look at how she's got her supporters "snapping" at folks who are of a different opinion in these posts. It's silly and infantile. Obama's record is clearly laid out and extraordinarily detailed on his website. Take a gander. His economic stimulus plan was praised by macro-economists, Suze Orman, and most recently the Washington Post (1/23/08). Do your own research. By the way - I have relatives in Nevada and the caucuses were a FIASCO due to the Clinton Camp. It was a miserable day for many and there have been more than 1,600 complaints to the DNC from folks that were locked out and kept from voting. The Clintons are a sad duo. I pray their reign is over.
So fun to watch those lying thieving clintons implode!
Ha! Ha! Joe. That was a good one. That Bill Clinton will sink the USS Hillary!!
I don't know if you think that would be a good thing, but I do.
What is Bill Clinton doing anyway? Why does Hillary need a man to back her up. If she is going to run as a woman and prove that a woman can be elected, she sure shouldn't have a man trailing her footsteps everywhere.
I am really, really perplexed at this point. View myself as a moderate and an independent, and most of my votes have tended to go Republican. But I am so disenchanted with the shameful legacy left by George W Bush. What a sqaundered opportunity with the first President, House and Senate from the same party. I look now at the same old white guys in suits wanting to take his place. No thanks.
I look back at what's been offered by the Democrats in recent years ("lets trot out another Northeastern liberal who can't carry the South") and wonder what they're thinking...don't they want to win? Sheesh, I'd even look at Nancy Pelosi as a change of pace.
Still Hillary might've had a shot, but Bill's heavy-handed entry into the picture has backfired badly...sorry Dems, he's a package deal: you gotta take the bad with the good. And most are realizing, he and Hillary just aren't worth any more loyalty. I am watching the mood of the Democratic Party very closely, the Obama movement has real momentum...its going to be interesting.
GO Hillary and BILLL the pundits does not know anying about economy
or how to live good
Hillary will WIN WIN WIN wIN WIN WIN>>>
ob lies way to much for me i have caught him in 30 lies and pressing the wrong button wonder if it would be the nuclear button omg
electing him BHO..will be in the streets living like those people in CHICAGO with rats and bugs those people are comign forward one right after the other..they will tell you how they lived with rezko+OBObama in those APARTMENTS,,that is so sad Obam is a repug...
thats the gosh darn truth..
Those who are still claiming that Obama doesn't answer questions consider this:
1. When the candidates were asked to name one weakness during the last debate, he was the only one who actually answered the question. Both Hillary and to a certain extent Edwards provided an example of the opposite.
2. When Bill Clinton pulled the "jessie Jackson" calculated argument, he was actually asked to make a comment on Obama's statement that he was competing against two Clintons.
Bottom Line: Bill and Hillary never give straight answers. They are always calculating and thinking how to make gains regardless of the question. Dishonest, professional politicians, especially those with 35+ experience in the system, are inherently incapable of providing meaningful change.
That's why Obama provides such a fresh perspective.
Obama 08
Bill Clinton is just trying to save his legacy. It depends on what the definition of is, is.... lol.
YES THERE IS A PICTURE OF HILLARY, BILL WITH REZKO BUT THEY DONT KNOW HIM, WOULDNT RECOGNIZE HIM IF HE WALKED IN A ROOM....IT WAS JUST A PHOTO SHOT....
NOTHING LIKE THE 14 YEARS OBAMA RELATIONSHIP WITH REZKO WHO BOUGHT HIS HOUSE
AND OBAMA SIGNED LETTERS ON REZKO BEHALF WHILE IN STATE LEG...
I AM HISPANIC....IWILL VOTE HILLARY AND IF NOT HER I WILL GO REPUBLICAN AND VOTE MCCAIN
Clinton campaign advisers: Bill Clinton 'needs to stop'
Posted: 07:08 PM ET
YA THINK!! LOL! yeah, anyone with half a brain knows that Bill Clinton is hurting Hillary's campaign.
I think it's too late though for Hillary to push past all the craziness Bill Clinton has stirred up.
It's great that Obama is pushing ahead and most certainly will receive the Dem. nomination. I really could care less though about boring people like the John Kerry, Teddy Kennedy, and Caroline Kennedy–*yawn* They are the worst public speakers ever.
Go Obama!
Please lets face the facts Bill clinton is right and no one wants to admit it. Billy you always have my support I voted for you in 2000 and 2004 got my vote rejected because they said President Clinton is not a valid candidate and Hilly I will vote for you because I know you will do our country a favor and get rid of BUSH
We need someone that can bring the nation together and not maintain the division. Hilary Clinton was voting by her peers as one of the worst people to work with in congress this is why you are seeing the senior members of congress supporting Obama. We need a leader not a manipulator as the president that will lead us into the future.
why on earth will kennedy do a thing like this, well i'm not supprise the he always leap before he looks. shame shame shame on you , you are not J.F.K and you can never take his shoes.Never in life we i look up to you as elder state man, you have lost you worth.Go home and think of yourself. Shame on you
Diana, thank you for making such a thoughtful post. Now if we could only get restless children on ritalin long enough so they really listen.
Carole CA: You bet I'm enjoying it....the enjoyment lies in confirmation of all that the anti-Clinton crowd has been saying for years. There two are divisive, manipulative, self-serving political hacks. As a Republican I would enjoy seeing her going down in flames...looks like that might just happen.
Please lets face the facts Bill clinton is right and no one wants to admit it. Billy you always have my support I voted for you in 1992 1996 2000 and 2004 got my vote rejected because they said President Clinton is not a valid candidate and If your wife was not running I would vote for you again Hilly I will vote for you because I know you will do our country a favor and get rid of BUSH
If Hillary cannot work things out with Bill and get his cooperation in a positive spirit, how can she ever work out differences with Congress?
Lust! it comes in many ways. He craves attention, and this is his way of gaining that attention; furthermore I believe he desires to be the 1st male spouse to the 1st female President. Make no doubt; he's campaigning for his "title" as much if not more than for Hillary. Matter-of-fact he's too anxious and it shows.
Here's something else I'll throw at you since you asked.........
Let's talk about Obama...The Women's organization so the media claims is angry at Kennedy for backing him...I say thank you Teddy baby. Now Rev.??? Sharpton and Rev.??? Jackson, come out of hiding. Get honest Obama and take them out of your closet, so we really know who's backing you....Then Pres. Clinton and Hillary you have a fightin' chance. I won't vote for either, but get those Rev.'s to fess up what their role in Obama' campaign is and I'll bet you'll see a greater shift toward the Clinton pair......Let's face it, Teddy is only still in politics because he's a Kennedy, and the Rev.'s are able to get away with their rhetoric because they cry racist. If I was contemplating on what Democrat I'm going to vote for..it would be real easy about now. Kennedy' going to hold Obama by the hand controlling him in the open, while the Rev.'s have Obama by the nose in the background.. VOTE CLINTON...
If the Clintons actually believed in anything they claim to believe in, they would not be running a win at any costs campaign, which is exactly what they're doing. They would split the party, increase their negatives and run a campaign straight out of the Karl Rove play book just to get power back.
As someone who had a generally favorable opinion of the Clintons going into this race, I will have a terribly negative opinion of them coming out. I've never even considered voting Republican, but if my choice is between Clinton and McCain, I would be physically ill no matter my vote. I'm appalled that any discerning, intelligent American could condone the Clintons behavior. Agree with their policies, fine. So do I, generally, but I want more from a President than some policy ideas. Without genuine leadership and ability to inspire, no President will convince the American people to rally and enact the changes that are needed.
All you delusional Hillary-supporters are too busy looking at Hillary but thinking experience = Bill Clinton. For the very last time Hillary does not have 35 years of experience! I challenge any Hillary-supporter to list her political achievements over the entire 35 years. The problem with Hillary's experience claim is that no other Democrat wanted to challenge her on this because of fear of Bill Clinton. The Republicans would love to pick apart Hillary's claim of experience.
Bill Clinton is a surrogate that comes with pluses and minuses. Bill has his own agenda. Get Hillary to the Democratic nomination at all costs. It doesn't matter how.
If Hillary wins, she and Bill will pretend they have the perfect marriage as they live happily in the WH. If she loses, they will probably get a divorce. In either case, a Hillary loss will mean that both she and Bill will return to their girlfriends.
CNN & other media have unfairly treated Clinton. Treated Barak Obama is like saint like he can do nothing wrong, whatever he says doesn't matter. When Clinton speak the truth they pick a part & call it a racist. No matter what you media say Bill Clinton is the most popular president & admired by millions of people around the world. Stop the clinton is racist talk. You & all of us know Bill & Hillary Clinton is not racist . You CNN & other media have injected race in this election not the clinton. What youI call those 80% black who voted for Barak Obama on South Carolina wasn't that a race motivated? & get to the truth CNN, let's talk about experience. Let's talk about who can get the job done. Let;s talk about first women president, let's talk about who can fight hard for our rights, let's talk about who can win on November. Let's not talk about hope & lie every candidate gives us on every election & some thing they can't full fill.
Karen,
Come join us in January 2008. The "present" vote question has been answered 1,000s of times by, among others, NOW in Illinois (last time I checked they were a reputable organization that supports women). Ditto on the healthcare comment.
We've all seen the debates and we've heard the Clinton attack lines ad naseum. By the way, you forgot the HRC bullet points about MLK and LBJ and also forgot the one about Jesse Jackson. If you're going to copy paste from the Mark Penn memo, at least be complete about it.
Hillary needs to revamp her campaign. "Change" is not always a good thing...we got change with George W. Bush and it hasn't been pretty. Overall, I'm doing worse now than I ever did. I want improvement in my overall quality of life!!
While I respect and like Bill Clinton, he needs to back off and stop saying detrimental things. This presidential race is NOT about race or gender. It needs to be about competence and experience. It needs to be about cohesion and not division. Is he trying to sabotage his wife's campaign? I'd like to see Chelsea stand up and speak louder in support of her Mom.
Overall, I think Hillary is the most competent and experienced person for the job. And being a woman, I totally understand that while men might give 100%, she will give 150% because that is what people expect of women. We need to be tougher and stronger and more competent. America needs someone who can deliver competence and can say the word "nuclear" without mispronouncing it.
I'm not surprised that people are making comments about her wrinkles...I'm sure these are the same "well informed, educated" people who voted for George W. Bush. And we've all seen where that mind set has gotten all of us.
Hillary don't lower yourself to bashing Obama or any other candidate. You're better than that. Instead speak to your strengths, experience, competence and your humanity. When you take the high road, others can't help but follow.
Poli:
you are more enamored by thev possibility of Hillary getting the nomination than that she cant win this nomination on her own strength but through surrogare. Are you not concerned for a person who cant even campaign for herself? What kind of President are we going to elect?I can't understand your naivity when Kennedy have now endorsed Obama. It is more competitive to get the endorsement of the super-delegates now.
yes we can
Obama seems more and more to be coming sort of a puppet. The old guard will swarm around him because they can't stand the prospect of a woman president. A lot of men have a problem with that. Get over it. It's going to happen sooner or later.
Bill take a chill pill!
I beliee Bill Clinton is campaigning with so much hatred, in an undermining attempt to keep his wife from obtaining her goal of being President. After she campaigned so positively for her husband in order to help him become President, I think he wants to"one up her". Bill Clinton's selfish character is a telling sign of his desire to hold her back. He never campaigned with such hatred when he was a candidate for the democratic party. Sorry Hillary, I am a Republican and plan to vote Obama if he gets the nomination. If not, I will vote republican.
Obama + Kerry + Kennedy (Ted).......surely this IS change!
I cannot believe that the Clintons would play on racial tensions for their political gain. Truthfully, our country is ready to move on from its racist past, and Barack's words inspire me that this is possible. But his young white supporters in the deep South inspire me more. This generation is ready to take on the baton and battle the problems of this time. On health care, the Clintons have "experience", experience in FAILURE. It is nice to have good ideas, but when you fail to inspire the majority, when you don't feel the need to engage the people in that kind of critical decision, you FAIL. For her all her "experience," her judgment was so off that could not see the disaster that this war is.
Barack has a new coalition, a broad one that is motivated and positively ITCHING to work with him to make this country better. I hope our parents won't keep us back with their prejudices and false sense of loyalty. You owe your children so much more than you owe the Clintons.
This is unbelievable that these Obama supporters are already coronating that snake oil salesman of CHANGE and HOPE. It is crazy that black and white people are behind him so blindly. What has he done in his public life other than that he is new to Washington? No doubt, he talks very well. But talk is no action. He has no idea what he is talking about when he utters these words CHANGE and HOPE so freely. Even Kennedy, FDR and Carter can't change the current situation that easily. What is this man from Illinois talking about? Even Bush talked exactly like this man in 2000. You all know what we went through in the last 7 years. It would be really bad to nominate this hopeless person to fight against McCain. That would guarantee another 4 years of republican Government. I don't think we want to see that. Get off this Obama bandwagon and seriously think about who brought one of the most prosperous times in our recent history during the 1990s. Don't waste your vote on this man named Barrack Hussein Talker Obama. He is a waste to our Democratic party. He got support from Teddy today. That old man couldn't change anything in the last 40 years in Washington. And he is endorsing by saying this divider can bring change. It is just plain crazy!!!
I believe a vote for "Hill" = a vote for "Bill." The more he dominates her campaign, the more I believe she will be his puppet president. No thanks!
I feel sorry for the lot of you. Obviously ALL of the candidates are tainted. Anyone who has been a part of your political pool is playing the game – ALL OF THEM ARE PLAYING THE SAME GAME. They come in different shapes and sizes and colors but at the end of it, they are all playing the 'I want to get elected' game. None of them have the ability to play the 'I'm a leader with a vision' game due to the corrupt system they ALL pander to and willingly participate in everyday.
A true leader for your country, sadly, does not exist in your current line up. Those that have the ability and sincere desire to truly lead and change are on the outside making things happen. Al Gore would be one example, among many.
As a democrat from the south, I don't think much of Ted Kennedy's endorsment .Most of us think Whiskey Breath represents everything icky about the democratic party. He's in a time warp still whinning about affirmative action, and being the leading advocate of gay rights. I'm not anti-gay but the thought of looking out my window and seeing a couple of men kissing in my neighbors swimming pool is repulsive.
His endorsement spotlights the fact that Barrack is further left than even Dennis Kucinich and that's not a good thing down south.
Democrats would do well to remember that their razor thin majority was built on centrist and blue dog democrat's. The far left fringe did NOTHING to build that majority.
There's a reason that it's been forty years since a yankee won the white house and now we're being asked to swallow a black, far left, yankee all at one time and Barrack should be mindful of that unless he's just running to be the vice president.
This situation represents a complete double-standard. Bill Clinton can say anything, and, as usual, everyone will be all over him, piecing together nice clips to change the meaning of what he said. Think back to the early Democratic debates–Hillary was the clear leader, and the other candidates went on the attack. Yet this was not perceived as negative campaigning. Fast forward a few months, and now when Obama has earned a few delegates, he starts to receive some much-deserved criticism. Give me a break! This is all part of the campaign process-no one likes negative criticism, but everyone deserves it and everyone does it.
If you can't take the heat, don't run for office. Makes you wonder who is really ready for president!
Where are the racist remarks? I don't get it!!! I've tried to find them. I think this is a media creation and they are reading way too much into President Clinton's comments. I don't think we elect a president – I think people like Chris Matthews do.
I don't know if Hillary or Obama can win and I do like Obama's style. However this media campaign to create demons out of the Clintons and bestow sainthood upon Obama insults my intelligence.
The Clintons are using falsely the Rezko story to misrepresent Obama. What they don't say is that Rezko has raised funds for many politicians including Bill Cliton himself. On Friday, January 25, 2008, the Drudge Report posted an unsourced, undated photograph of Rezko posed next to Bill and Hillary Clinton. Asked about the photograph, Hillary Clinton commented "I probably have taken hundreds of thousands of pictures. I wouldn’t know him if he walked in the door. I don’t have a 17-year relationship with him." She doesn't know Rezko!!!! Same tactics of distorting the truth! Liars! Liars! If you are ready to bring to the WH this dynasty of liars, then go for Hillary!! At least Obama is genuine! Not fake!!! Even though he is a freshman, he inspires many!!!!
NObama said – Sure..Im sure this "advisor" was someone from the Obama camp!!
TELL ME... HOW IGNORANT AND NAIVE CAN YOU PEOPLE BE?!
Sometimes, it baffles me to read stuff like this. GROW UP.
I just decided that OBAMA is my next president.
unbelievable Clintons being so that the former president linked Barack Obama's South Carolina victory to Jesse Jackson's wins in 1984 and 1988 in the state
No job training required when the person making the calls has all the power he needs.
I can'y figure out how so many people can see the harm bill is doing to hillarys campaign, thanks for the good job Bill, every one except Hillary. Or maybe Hillary doesn't want to hurt Bills fellings. No I think she has no control over him. She sure didn't when thay were living in the white house. And she stode by her man than as she is now. As so many people are saying if she can't control one person how will she controll the complexities of being president. Lets not move in the wrong direction, Lets not vote Hillary in to this position. If she has souch strong feelings for Bill why dosn't she go by her married name Hillary Clinton. I say if shes ashamed of the name so am I.
Those of you who keep saying Hillary can't win a general election are wrong. The polls have consistently shown her at least 2% over Obama beating the GOP candidates.
I agree that CNN has been terrible – especially since they have posed NO tough questions to Obama. Today, Suzanne Malveux's interview with him couldn't have been more transparant, unless she was sitting in his lap. I like Obama, but I don't like the media deliberately trying to 'elbow out' the Clintons. This election is about the people, not about your distain for Bill and Hillary. The media has been the only party playing the 'race card' in this election, and yet their "best political team" continues to falsely accuse Bill of this. It's disgusting.
AW! CUT THE CRAP! FOR ALL YOU "I WAS A DIE HARD HILLARY SUPPORTER UNTIL ...............blah, blah, blah" RIGHT! SURE YOUR WERE. WE DIE HARD HILLARY SUPPORTERS CAN STOP AN IMPOSTER IN 2 SECONDS AND YOU ARE NO SUPPORTER. AND QUIT HARPING ON "HOW COULD SHE STAND BY HER MAN AFTER WHAT HE DID...........blah, blah, blah" LOOK TO YOUR OWN HOUSE BEFORE YOU CRITICISE ANOTHER WOMAN. YOU MAY HAVE TO MAKE THAT DECISION YOURSELF SOMEDAY! HILLARY CLINTON IS THE ONLY SANE CHOICE TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SHE IS BRILLANT IN HER DOMESTIC POLICIES AND WE WILL ALL BENEFIT FROM HER KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. SHE SERVES ON THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE IN THE SENATE AND HAS A FIRM GRASP OF FOREIGN POLICY AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO GET OUR TROOPS OUR OF IRAQ SAFELY. THIS IS NOT A JOB FOR "ON THE JOB TRAINING"!!!!!! THIS IS THE SAFETY OF EVERY AMERICAN CITIZEN! THIS IS OUR HOMES, OUR FINANCES, OUR EDUCATION, OUR HEALTH CARE, OUR RETIREMENS, OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURES. OBAMA STILL HAS PLENTY TO LEARN AND THAT TAKES TIME. YOU CANNOT TO ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE AND THEN GRADUATE. YOU DON'T GET TO BE CEO YOUR FIRST MONTH ON THE JOB. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO CONSIDER. WE ARE NOT VOTING FOR AMERICAN IDOL HERE PEOPLE. WE ARE VOTING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN KEEP OUR BUTTS OUT OF THE SLING! VOTE HILLARY CLINTON!
P.S. Today, Jesse Jackson said (in the New York Times) that he didn't read Bill Clinton's comment as racial. Where is your coverage or apology on THAT, CNN? Also, I read the entire transcript of Bill's response, and the reporter opened the question (well, the second question) on the issue of the 'race card'). So, again, you fail to report that Bill is continously being 'baited' by you all.
No one talking about Hillary's abrupt cancellation of appearing on Anderson Cooper tonight? Candidates kill for airtime. Something really, really big must've come up!
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ED from California...
Bite your tounge.
How dare you point a RACIST finger at BILL CLINTON...
Obvously you have absolutely no idea about his administration. You need to go back and review history carefully.
BILL CLINTON a RACIST...?
Now that is a GOOD Joke...
Who else will you now call RACIST, TEDDY if he ciriticizes OBAMA?
I really LAUGH HA!
Some points I need to make.
#1. I think that former President Bill Clinton, should take a vacation and leave Hillary to prove that she has the right stuff to lead this country. I hate to see a good campaign or the opportunity to fix eight years of misguided judgement, go to waste.
#2. I am willing to vote for a woman President, if she is willing to make the case herself, without the help of a "First Lady" in the wings. The office of the President is an office of leadership, honesty and character, above and beyond our personal beliefs. I want to know the person I vote for has those qualities.
#3. I fear the direction our country is taking. Our healthcare and economy is a mess, our deficit losing hope of ever being fixed, my property technically owned by China and a government will little respect in the modern world. We have one person to thank for our present condition, (like it were a bad case of ticks or dandruff) George W. Bush, a President with the lowest approval rating since Nixon, though his rating may have been higher after impeachment.
The ask is simple, someone in the Whitehouse that can fix America. I am hoping Hillary can meet the challenge, if not, then I will have to reevaluate the Edwards and Obama campaigns.
Isn't that what we all said when the impeachment hearings were going on, "Shame on you CNN . . . shame on the media". After we saw him turn to the camera and say "I did not have sex with that woman", we all said that they should just leave him alone. Maybe, he should learn just to keep his mouth shut. Maybe, he should just learn to tell the truth. I respect Bill Clinton for how well he balanced the budget and how well he embraced the information age. But, I can do with 4 years of Clintons versus the Republicans. For the record, Bill did race bait. Anytime a former President speaks, the cameras should be rolling.
Why is everyone so excited about Ted Kennedy ? He has a past all his own and so do we all . So stop acting like spoiled children and get on with the real issue and experience is always the best policy !! GO HILLARY
I believe that Hillary's statement about Martin Leuther King Jr and Pres Johnson not only offended King's legacy, but may have opened an old wound of the Kennedy's who always harbored ill will in the fact that Johnson got so much credit for implementing civil rights laws that were initiaed by Pres Kennedy who was so inspired by King. Hillary has all the right stuff but really has to choose her words more carefully, because that may have pushed the Kennedy's over the edge to Obama's court. Notice how tactfully Caroline clarified her father's role in the civil rights movement in her OP Ed in the NY Times.
I notice that when Obama throws the first punch with Hillary's "serving on the Board of Wallmart," and "he doesn't know if he's running against Bill or Hillary," He then later on talk shows says he's above all the "tit for tat," when he does it so well and so often. He really knows how to sping it and the media eats it up.
Obama may have had good judgement on the Iraq war issue, But Hillary really held her own during the debate in SC and pointed out that Obama couldn't make a decision over 100 times, and Edwards pointed out that Obamas lack of a stance on caping credit card interest to 30% becasue Obama said he thought it too high, that lack of a stand on Obama's part actually then allowed for interest charges to have no limit and go through the roof. `1 good vote does't negate the 100 times his lack of a dicisive vote could reack havoc overall. If he doesn't make decisions if elected Pres, then who will make them for him. Perhaps he's more like Regan and the ill advice on the illegal Iran weapons deal Regan was so ill advised to make.
Hillary has all the right stuff, and I support her whole heartedly ,especially, after that SC debate. She's been put threw the ringer and knows how to stand her ground.
Kathleen/Astoria
You "Billary" supporters are delusional!!! IF (and that's a very big stretch) Hilly was to get the nomination...I don't care which Republican she would be up against...all of the Clinton's dirty laundry would be dredged up again, used against her and she'd still lose the election.
I for one (and believe me there are MILLIONS like me) don't care to relive the Clintons antics from the 90's. They've done enough damage to this country and to this particular campaign.
Voting for Hillary would be tantomount to having GW another 4 years!!! NO, THANK YOU!!!
I think that it is terrible that a lot of the people supporting Obama had no problem using the Clinton's to raise money for them when they were running for office. They called on Clinton to campaign for them now they turn away. With friends like that who needs enemies. It sure seems funny that a lot of them waited to see if he could win in South Carolina before giving him an endorsement. If they felt so strong about him why not do it before primary, No guts no glory. No candidate is perfect but the way the media and the Obama camp/supporters has demonized Hillary Clinton is disgusting. She has done a lot of good over her lifetime for women and children. She and President Clinton have done public service all their lives and it has been so distorted from the media. It seems people have short memories for the good that they did. It makes me ashamed the way people attack her like she is not a human being. I wish all of you that like to attack spend one day in her shoes listening to MSNBC, CNN say the cruelist things that they can about you and see if you can get up and go face the american people anyway to get your message out. She has guts. I admire her for that because I would not be able to take it. Bet this doesn't get posted because someone is sticking up for her.
I like Bush- Clinto- Bush-Clinto and will be Bush. no other America's families for president. no one know better than them. Hillaryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
How can we win the election when the Clinton's are turning whites against blacks, blacks against Hispanics, men against women.
Aren't we the Democratic party, and not neo-conservatives? Haven't we always been the party of Unity and forward thinking? How can the Clinton's be so disgusting.
Hillary, do you realize that you are losing white people's votes during this process. Are you listening, Hillary. You aren't just losing the blacks vote, you are losing older White's as well. I'm happily supporting Obama, because through his integrity during this campaign, he has risen above your divisiveness, which you didn't even try to conceal very well, mind you.
True colors are coming out.
I'm Voting For Obama on super Tuesday.
Obama has more experience than Hillary. That may be hard for some of you to beleive, if you only beleive the Hype. How does that song go? "Don't beleive the hype!"
Yeah, that's good advice. Read about Obama's actual political experience and voting record here – Time Magazine – Obama's Varied Record
The reality is that Bill does not want his wife to be president; he fears she might envelope what he has done in the past as president. He has nothing to lose but again, protect his place in HIStory.
To Art H:
You deserve an A+ for your honest, informative, well-written article. Thanks!
Jean:
If you could stand a good laugh, go to the Bucket List and you'll see a very appropriate picture of Ted Kennedy.
Just send the stations an email and let them know what you think of their biased (talk-shows), cause that's all they are. Thanks for your article, enjoyed it.
For the 80% in the party who supports Bill Clinton, why aren't you continuing to support him, and his wife? You love him, don't you? They have been very consistent this way, the bad way. Yet you fell for him. Why? Sorry to say, but it is because you are so naive. That is why you endorsed him and supported him. The Right is not totally wrong about the couple. In fact, they have been mostly right!
I agree that Bill Clinton has become a distraction, but I agree with everything he's said. I think he's been a voice for frustration among Hillary supporters. It seems like you're allowed to compare Barack Obama to everyone from JFK to Abraham Lincoln, but when Jesse Jackson comes up we should all be ashamed. I'm not really getting the media's line of logic on that one.
WHEN MICHELLE OBAMA SPEAKS UP FOR OBUMMER, NOBAODY SEEMS TO CARE?
ONLY BECAUSE I WANT OUR HILLARY TO WIN PLEASE MR. PRESIDENT AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY PRESIDENT LET HER DUKE THIS ONE OUT!!! OBAMA IS A PUNK AND SHE KNOWS IT. SHE CAN TAKE HIM ON WITH EASE. HE IS JUST A BITE COMPARED TO THE REPUBLICAN MEAL AHEAD.
GO HILLARY!!
I feel exhausted from having to witness to the second coming, the birth of the Messiah, the resurrection of JFK, RFK and MLK combined, the chosen one - Obama. Seriously, from Oprah in her suddenly southern church tone "he is the one we have been waiting for" to Ted Kennedy's "We need Barack Obama" like we are all stupid lambs just sitting back waiting for the One to come to rescue us, to Caroline Kennedy waiting for someone that reminds her of her father to lead a new generation (never mind that the first thing Hillary ever says in answer to any question or in beginning every town hall is that what she cares most about is our children and creating a future for them that is as good and hopeful and miraculous as he one she had...and she want to do it the old-fashioned way, getting down to work), I'm starting to feel really freaked that our country is bunch of lame lambs waiting to be miraculously saved somehow from all that ails us if just some chosen one will come along and make it all better with a wave of his hand. We don't need a savior, we need someone competent, capable, inspired, dedicated, determined, and strong to roll up Her sleeves and engage us in common work to piece by piece rebuild the functionality of this country. What the hell is wrong with everyone? The whole point of going to school is to learn to think critically and for yourself and to learn to take responsibility for your life and get it done. You don't need the media or Oprah or the Kennedy's or Barack to tell you what to do when you cast your vote, make up your own mind.
GO HILLARY 08 12.
I've said this before in the last week and I'll say it again. A month ago I never thought I'd say it.
I'm a lifelong Democrat, a longtime defender of Bill Clinton.
After South Carolina and now that the Clinton's are trying to bamboozle delagates in Florida and Michigan that they didn't earn fairly just because the race is close, I will never, ever vote for another Clinton again.
At this moment, that's how I honestly feel. Maybe I'll feel differently tomorrow, but I honestly can't stomach any more of either of them.
Barack Obama has integrity, a new direction and the skills to implement it. He doesn't deserve to be low blowed by a former President while his wife stands by and says nothing.
I'm scared by how out of touch both Clintons seem. They honestly don't get how much they're enraging people.
I guess we have to wait for them to read a poll or five before they change their tactics.
They'd rather tear apart the Democratic party than be good losers.
GO,BILL TALK WE ARE IN A FREE COUNTRY...
WE LATIN AMERICANS LOVE HILLARY CLINTON..
I'LL SUIT THE MODERATOR OF CNN IF HE WILL ERASE MY COMMENTS!
UNITED STATES NEEDS A PRESIDENT WITH EXPERIENCE..
WE DON'T NEED A PRESIDENT TO EXPERIMENT..
HILLARY IS THE #ONE..IN EXPERIENCE...
THE FIRST WOMAN (WONDER WOMAN)
President Clinton don't stop to do campaign for Hillary!!
Now that Obama has the Kennedy Family , they want you stop, don't do it.
Hillary will be the next president !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gloriab
Obama has the energy to rally us – the Americans together to clean up the mess. I urge people who are inspired to vote their conscience. America needs you NOW than ever before.
Thank you...
The only campaign telling it like it is is the Clinton campaign!
Go Bill! Keep talking, and talking and talking... I'm an Independent, leaning toward Hillary, and frankly, I really don't care about the Democratic or Republican Party! They can both go SOUTH or even further: I care about AMERICA!
The Democratic Party power brokers are attempting to shut Bill up, simply because they are afraid of losing their POWER! How noble!
For the women(?) – if in fact you really are women – commenting negatively about Hillary on this blog, just let me say that I am happy that you are so fulfilled in your lives as slaves to a male dominated society; you just lay down, and, well, take it like a slave woman...
People annoy me sometimes. The Clinton's are evil now because Bill spoke his mind about Obama. And why is it Bill pulling the race card when it seems the media just keeps giving it to Obama for excuses? Not saying he uses it as one, but the media does it for him. At the SC debate Obama criticized Hillary for working on the board at Wal-Mart while he was "fighting the people's fight" or something like that. Then when she counters with something, people say she's attacking him too much. I hate hearing people defend him for that debate and Bill because they see it as ganging up on him. Guess what, you got an ongoing war, an economy going down the pipes, Iran, North Korea, China, everyone else who hates us (which is a lot) and you don't think those are gonna hit you at once. I don't want a president who gets flustered and defensive when faced with multiple problems. I need to know that my president will be able to handle growing difficulties and not just know how to preach hope and change.
i think there s the possibility of bill landing the veep job, with hilary in charge Perhaps that s the 2 for 1 they ve always spoken of
Remember that it was Bill Clinton who cleaned up the financial mess left by the first Bush and Regan! I say bring back the Clintons and the prosperity and balanced budget of the 90's. So what if Bill and Hill talk politics between themselves. What professional couple doesn't discuss their work with each other? Besides, Bill's experience is essential to saving our country.
Is it just me, or does Hillary look like the Fairy Godmother from Shrek 2?
If I hear the word "change" once more, I'm going to get sick! I've seen it mentioned a few times here that change is hard to manage when both candidates policies are so alike. In all this coverage about Obama over the last few months, I have only seen mentioned once the one real word to describe his campaign- "HYPE". Shame on CNN for being so biased. Obama's idea of talking to any of America's enemies without preconditions is just laughable. I think he's a good candidate but he just arrived four years too early & he needs to get some serious experience. The possibility of Obama as Hillary's vice-presidential candidate in November will reunite the Hispanic & African-American support bases of the Democratic Party.........truely a nightmare for the Republican nominee!
We already have an imcompetent President. Why on earth would you vote for Barack Hussein Obama, a Senator, who hasn't even finished his first term in Washington?
It's not a personality contest! Wake up America, lets vote for expiernce
over rhetoric.
We don't need a "preacher" as President, we need a strong leader!
GIVE EM HELL BILL!! iF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY IT SHOULD BE SAID DURING AN ELECTION AND DON'T FOREVER HOLD IT BACK, BECAUSE IT WOULD BE TO LATE AFTERWARDS. ANYWAY I AM AN OLDER VOTER AND CAN REMEMBER HOW THE GAME SHOULD BE PLAYED, DOWN AND DIRTY AND IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT YOU NEED TO GET THE HELL OUT OF THE KITCHEN. IF YOU THINK FOR ONE MINUTE IT'S BAD NOW WAIT TILL THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WHEN EVERYTHING COMES OUT. SO I SAY GIVE 'EM HELL BILL, IT'S ONLY THE MEDIA MAKING ALL THIS FUSS ANYWAY AND THEIR ALL FOR OBAMA, WE DON'T EVEN WATCH IT ANYMORE, CNN, MSNBC OR C-SPAN.
DON'T GIVE UP THE FIGHT WITHOUT A BATTLE, AND DON'T LET THEM RULE THE WAY YOU CAMPAIGN, AND HILLARY YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!
Bill Clinton is truely a meglomaniac and im a democrat.
I think it's funny how people always suggest that theirs is a marraige in name only, and then want to split them apart when it's obvious how together they are.
I see nothing wrong with Bill fighting and campaigning for Hillary. He has done nothing wrong. It is the media stupid!! The pundits and the other neo-victoriam conservatives that can not handle a woman being president. Like that Gloria witch who was on with Anderson last night.
KEEP ON YAPPING BILL!!!
You are doing us a favour;you are getting us lots of publicity and turning people to support Obama.
Common´ SHOW UR TRUE COLOUR!!!
i feel the american people should be clearly at this point to see the clintons are to what they really are, a couple seeking power, remember the past of the clintons background, remember the governor in arkansaw....remember all the things that happened while he was governor..................take a closer look at the things that happened while he was president...the lies., most people for hillary now...must realize what took place...and they will go to any lengths to come back into the highest honor for americans...........can we afford to be lead down another memory lane? i would much rather have condelesa rice than hillary any day. a georgian.
clinton may be putting it straight forward, but its still the truth – Clinton has years and years more experience in policy and decision making than Obama.
Bill Clinton needs to get over himself. He's made himself the center of attention instead of Hillary and she's being hurt by a reminder that if Hillary take up the Presidency in the White House – Bubba comes right along with her. That brings memories of the past to the forefront and make people wonder if Hillary will permit female interns to work in her White House.
"Hillary is the only candidate who can handle this situation"???
Ahh, didn't she give Bush the green light on Iraq and then vote to give him the green light in Iran. What are you people smoking?
JUDGEMENT >>>>> EXPERIENCE
E.L.T January 28, 2008 2:42 pm ET
Would you mind quoting some of Mrs. Obama's "overtly racist" remarks?
"Black America will wake up and get it" - Michelle Obama in an interview on msnbc
Michele Obama said, “Ain’t no black people in Iowa"!!
Mrs. Obama and her role in drawing black women to vote for her husband > "She's going to tell them [black women] point blank - look, I'm you. My daughters are you. And so, my husband is going to be thinking about you every single day because he's looking at you every single day."
Oprah, Michelle, Obama fists raised in black unity in SC rally
"If you can't run your own house, you certainly can't run the White House." smirk by Michelle
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People either like Hillary or Obama. No one is concentrating on the issues. No one is reading up on the candidates and making their own informed choices.
Perosnally, I was saddened by the Clintons behavior. The media didn't make me feel that way; I saw how they acted and what they said on my own. I always knew it would be a difficult choice when 2 strong candidates were up for the presidential candidacy. But shooting down your opponent to make yourself look better is a lose-lose strategy. I didn't even like Hillary saying to her camp that she was so happy that was the last state of the union that Bush would give. I mean, hey no one likes him but he IS still the President. How disrespectful! You can disagree with his politics and his methods but show some respect (Even if its undeserved).
If everyone concentrates on the issues at hand, and makes sure that we are not under another one party, pro-business, pro-war, anti- "every other country" leadership, the US will be in a much better place than it is now. We need to rejoin the rest of the world and work together instead of isolating ourselves, which in turn, opens us up to more physical threats of terror.
If anyone thinks Bill Clinton wants his wife to be president again can clearly see by his actions that he does not.
Bill Clinton is an intelligent politician and his strategy is very apparent. Say negative things about the opponent is like giving the opponent another look by prospective voters.
Reverse pyschology at its best...
KEEP TALKING MR. PRESIDENT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
BARACK THE VOTE 2008!!!
Reisch of Kentucky.
If you want to bomb every people in your way to exploiting and brutalizing the world to satisfy your sick obsession for money and power at all cost, by all means keep the Clintons as your cover and advocate.
You are morally bankrupt and mentally ill.
Bill brings to much baggage to her baggage and therefore the democrats cannot
afford to loose this election. Bill needs to let Hillary run on her own merits. If she has thirty five years of experience as she says she shoul be able to use that to help her. However, experience is not all she needs a lot more.
I am a woman. Get a life! Put a "GOOD" female candidate in the race and I will vote for her! I will "NOT" vote for Hillary Clinton, "Just because she is a woman". Women want someone they can trust & respect. Hillary is "NOT" that woman. Being the President of the United States is not about male or female! It is not about black or white! Being the President of the United States is about being: "FOR the people and BY the people". It is about representing what the people of the United States of America want & need. And that is who I will vote for. And again, I do NOT think Hillary Clinton is that person. So even though I am a female, I WILL vote for a male in the 2008 election.
I feel that Bill Clinton did hurt Hillary in SC he should have just given positive speeches or not spoken at all ....Because of the media....I think most white & black americans are ready for a black man to be president but the black leadership & Obama are not....to this day I can not see anything that Bill Clinton said that would be offensive to anyone unless they were looking for something to upset them or the media who wanted to stir the pot...Being a white man living in SC I can tell you that the media kept the racial tension stirred and it did impact the election by swaying the black vote into supporting Obama.... Obama acted like a spoiled bully, if he thinks the Clinton's were tough on him just wait until the GOP gets in his face & by that time the media will have turned on him and will be digging up everthing they can & who is he going to cry to then....
the media needs to STOP THIS WAR ON THE CLINTONS.I noticed that they picked on Sen Edwards' wife and Bill Clinton, funny you never hear of Obama's wife or for that matter he himself ever get put on the carpet.
It is so disheartful to see the media be so unfair.
These stations are who we depend on for non bias news.
I am so sick of Morning Joe and Mikic, it isn't funny. She puts down everyone SHE doesn't like. She needs to work for Obama.
Slick Willy's about to put his foot in Hillary's (his) mouth and say something he'll completely regret and it will be the downfall of her (his) campaign. Obama is a shoe-in.
I hear all these things that Hillary and Bill said they TRIED to achieve when they were in office, but the promises made such as health care never came to be. Thanks for trying---NEXT! In all fairness, you did sign NAFTA and got rid of all our jobs. Do you think that might be the reason people are loosing their homes? I would like to hear more from all you Clinton people about what her trade pollices are and where are all the "service jobs" that Bill promised.
If you have read these comments, you will see everything, but the most striking was the comment was that of Poli. It was in the start of these comments, so you just have to go back towards the top. She talked about super deligates and she is right. They can get enough of these 800 super deligates votes and she is in. So all I can say to you is " We need to change our election laws and make sure all our voices are heard." Wake up Amercia and Take Back This Great Country Of OURS.
I rebuke you!!!!!!!
If he is for us, who can be against us.
Experience:
All this experience and look where we are in America, from CEO to politicans. I keep telling you people that experience has not worked. That's why we are in the situation now because of experience. That simple mean you know how to get away with different issues and not in a good way. So again it shows what has been written, evil prevails on this earth for now and maybe until he comes to end it.
I am a woman and I can say this, Hillary does not belong in the White House.
The devil wore RED last night.
Hasn't anyone figured it out yet. The Clintons are THREATENED by Obama. That is the reason for the tears, half truths and inaccurate statments. You don't hear of them attacking Edwards. Because they don't consider him a threat.
Also, if you think that Bill won't try to be a CO-president, you are sadly mistaken. Can't you see how he is acting with his "supporting" Hillary now. Always interjecting his "two cents", inaccurately. If she intends to win this, she had better reel him in and let the voters see that SHE can be president on her own (and without the "tears").
However, all in all – I think Obama is the better candidate.
OBAMA in '08
ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE CLINTON'S IS. READ KATHLEEN WILLEYS BOOK, AND THEN TELL ME YOU WANT HILLARY IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
Every candidate needs an attack dog. Candidates who don't attack won't win. Bill Clinton is being critized only because he is a former President. I am not sure if inserting race into it was such a wise choice, but its done now and we will see if Dems, all Dems, rally around Hillary who WILL win. I think they will. It's either Hillary or John McCain who didn't support MLK Day when it was first proposed. It dosen't look good today, it might look a little messy, but trust me Bill know exactly what he is doing and Hillary knows it.
Talk about red faced take a close look at Ted Kennedy's face late in the afternoon. Can't wait to hear what comes out of his mouth . Wasn't he the same person who early on referred to Barack as Osama??
Let's call a spade a spade - what Bill Clinton pointed out was simply a fact: that South Carolina is a state where more than half of Democratic primary voters are African-American. The California primaries will reflect the fact that a huge number of Democratic voters are Hispanic. It is what it is, and ALL candidates study the demographics and act accordingly. So what's the big deal!
WE LOVE YOU BILL!!!!!!!!!!1 YOU SPEAK OUT OF FRUSTRATION AT THE MEDIA FOR THEIR PREJUDICE AGAINST HILLARY BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WERE THE BEST PRESIDENT WE EVER HAD!!!! THE ECONOMY WAS GREAT AND THE WORLD DID NOT HATE US LIKE THEY DO NOW!!!!!!!!!! NOW THAT IS A UNITER!!! HILLARY WILL WIN THIS THING!!!! I AM CONFIDENT IF PEOPLE LOOK PAST THE MEDIA SMOKE AND MIRRORS AND TO THE CHARACTER OF THE CANDIDATES THEY WILL SEE THAT HILLARY CAN GET RESULTS!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE ALREADY VOTED FOR HER, AND WILL WORK TIRELESSLY TO GET HER MESSAGE OUT!!!! OUR COUNTRY IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE!!! WE NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN GET OUR ECONOMY BACK ON TRACK ETC. FOR ME THAT IS HILLARY.
Careful....all of this BILLARY BASHING is not good for the republicans. We've been relying on BILLARY winning the democratic nomination FYI....we've consistently mentioned BILLARY in debates and TV...even in the very early goings...NOONE can mobilize the CONSERVATIVES like BILLARY.
So please stop with bashing....let the Clintons say what they please...please...for our sake
BIG TEX
Sorry Karen,
I know you are upset that the Clinton campaign has lost steam...but you know...that "present vote" tactic used by Hillary was pretty weak...you know?
It didn't really resonate....it's pretty standard in the state senate for various reasons. Please check your facts.
I know you are upset...but it's just that BILLARY have been over the top with the cheapshots...misinformed cheapshots...(they don't even have power when you repeat them if you notice?) and the press as well as Americanpeople has been quick to call the Clintons on it...its nothing to be upset about really.
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
When I post a comment there is note saying "your comment is awaiting moderation"
Is this CNN's way of saying we will censor your remarks if we don't like them??
I'd like to have to the ability to moderate Anderson Cooper and Wolf Blitzer. How about it CNN???
Please don't knock Obama for his endorsements...thats foolish. All canidates need the support of the SUPERDELEGATES...gov...senators..ex presidents etc.
It is possible that some of these SUPERDELGATES are actually ready to embrace change themselves through the GREAT INSPIRATOR Obama...
ATTENTION:
CNN= CLINTON NEWS NETWORK .I ALSO NOTICE CNN NEVER SHOWED THAT PICTURE OF BILL AND HILLERY WITH REZKO WHEN FOX NEWS AND MSNBC DID. THEN CNN DID RACE AND POLITICS THE SAME WEEK AS THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARIES WHEN THEY KNEW THAT IT WAS A MAJORITY BLACK STATE. NOW THAT ITS OVER YOU DONT SEE THAT SPECIAL ANYMORE. THEY WANTED TO SWAY BLACKS IN THAT STATE TOWARDS OBAMA BECAUSE PRIOR TO THAT THEY DID NOT SUPPORT HIM. THEY KNEW ONCE THEY DID THAT, IT WOULD CAUSE A RACIAL BACKLASH IN OTHER STATES FROM LATINOS AND WHITES.....CNN YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE DUMB I CAN SMELL YOU PATHETIC LITTLE CALCULATIONS A MILE AWAY AND SO CAN MANY OTHERS
so will Bill get it? will he tone it down? I'm not so sure. he thinks he can play the game with the media better than anyone. glad there is some egg on his face on this.
Let me get this straight...anything Bill or Hillary says about Obama or his campaign is perceived as "injecting race". However, race was "injected" by everyone who plays up the fact that Obama would be this country's first black president. It's even "injected" by Obama himself when he says, he "happens" to be black. That's a load of hypocritial garbage!
Who in kept Hillary's quote about LBJ & MLK story going, and going, and going? I suppose that was the Clinton's "injecting" race to. How bout the Obama campaign & the anti-Clinton crowd.
If CNN & other media outlets would get over their fawning of Obama's speaking skills & fantasy of having another JFK, they would cover these stories OBJECTIVELY!!!
I'm insulted that the media gives any credence to the notion that if you're critical of Obama, then you're "injecting" race or if you compare Obama to Jackson then you're "blackening" him (since when did being black become a bad thing if race DOESN'T matter?).
CNN and other mainstream media outlets should quit acting like a schoolgirl with a crush on this guy and cover him with same intensity and scrutiny that they do Hillary, Edwards, and anybody else, b/c when the right-wing unleashes some 527 organization to bring out some info in September, to undermine Obama in the general, that the media has swept under the rug they will have no one else to blame but themselves.
This Hillary campaign is a cover for a third term for Bill. He tried to change the constitution to allow himself a third term. No more Clintons.
People should not hide that BLACK IS BLACK...WHITE IS WHITE .... RED IS RED
BILL CLINTON CALLS IT HOW IT IS .DON'T THINK IT HAS CHANGED. IF YOU THINKS SO YOU BETTER WAKE UP FROM YOUR SLEEP.
Bill just tells it like it is. Hillary is the best choice. I personally don't care what Bill does or who. I was a lot better off financially under the leadership of Bill Clinton then I have been under any republican. Nixon, even odd gas days, Reagans' trickle down economy, Bush sr. connection to Saudi Arabia, and of course the current moron. I feel so sorry for Barbara Bush, imagine if he were your son? The Kennedys are split on support of the candidates. You can be inspired by a minister style speech or you can see the real issues. Hillary is the best choice for America.
I think the fact that President Clinton has been in the spotlight so often latley speaks to what type of President we can expect from Mrs Clinton. Some one who has to rely on her advisors to answer the simplest questions and someone who will rely on her husband to come to her defense (because she has shown she can't defend herself). I think president Clinton is her biggest weakness. Not becuase he was a bad president but it seems liek this would be term number three for good ol' Bill
I have staunchly defended and admired Bill Clinton. South Carolina was devastating for me. In the movie when the Great Oz came out from his control booth he was a mere mortal instead of the grandiose figure he projected. The Great Oz Clinton came out from being his screen in South Carolina and he was an arrogant and rudderless creep. The Clintons largest opponent is now their history.
Bill is a very smart politician and his comments are far from being racist. It is a fact that Jessie Jackson won SC and comparing jessie to Obama should be an honor rather than being marginalized. Obama is getting a soft free press ride and it is obivious that the anything that Hillary or Bill says is slammed. We all need to get real that campaigns are not always about political correctness; it is a rough and tumble business. Plus, Obama has a nasty tone to his comments and his book wasn't kind to the Clinton. Obama is a politician and he knows the name of the game. Ted's endorsement hangs a liberal tag on Obama, and frankly has no real value in the western states. Most union and demo's see Ted as a old timer and total liberal. The fact is JFK was a centrist and his term had practical value and experience.
Bill Clinton was quoted on 5/29/03 at the JFK Library as saying "... I think since people are living longer.. the 22nd Amendment should probably be modified to say two consecutive terms instead of two terms in a life time..."
".. such a change would benefit future generations.."
Having served two consecutive terms Bill Clinton would not benefit from such a change if it were ever to be made.
My source is BBC news.
I believe the Obama campaign complains bitterly about distortion of his positions and statements. Shouldn't the same hold true for the Clintons??
Thankyou internet lol
Michelle Obama's statement (quoted above) is extremely petty and divisive: "If you can't control your own house how are you suppose to run the country?" Doesn't sound to me like the Obama campaign is any better than the Clinton campaign. Such statements only obscure the issues and lower the campaign to one of personal attacks.
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Bill just tells it like it is. Hillary is the best choice. I personally don't care what Bill does or who. I was a lot better off financially under the leadership of Bill Clinton then I have been under any republican. Nixon, even odd gas days, Reagans' trickle down economy, Bush sr. connection to Saudi Arabia, and of course the current moron. I feel so sorry for Barbara Bush, imagine if he were your son? The Kennedys are split on support of the candidates. You can be inspired by a minister style speech or you can see the real issues. Hillary is the best choice for America".
True,but Bill isn't running..or Is he???? What's Hillary/'s record??? or are you suggesting she should be the nominee based on what Bill did? In your post it's interesting,how you spoke of Bill's accomplishments yet stated Hillary is the best choice.....
Why is Hillary the "best" choice???
To Alecki maybe you want to check the Clintons scandals find out whats going plenty of information to keep you reading just google ,
Why are The Clintons,making a big deal out of the Florida primary?
They tried to minimize the SC race,where there were delegates to be had,yet they "act" excited about Florida where they will recieve zero delegates.
This race is about delegates, it really doesn't matter what her vote count is in Florida.
Just saw coverage of Bill speaking in NJ & he definitely seems to have been 'neutered.' Let's see how long Hil can keep him reined in!
"I think Hillary is doing a fine job. I will vote for her in the election,. The country was in great shape when the Clinton's were in the white house!!! Look where we are now.!!!!! You go figure. My life and income was much better off with the clin ton's.. The world in a whole was much better off. We are in shambles now with every country hating us. Be afraid be very afraid!!! Vote very wisely"!
AGAIN let me say Bill Clinton is NOT running for President!!!!! When the Clintons were in the WH it was Bill NOT Hillary that was the President.
Why would anyone vote for Hillary based on Bill Clintobn's record???? Unless of course,you're trying to give Bill a third term.
The old saying is if you can't stand the heat get out of the Kitchen. If Obama can't take the heat from the Clinton's than he'll never survive as president. If he thinks the Clinton's are tough how is he going to deal with Republicans. These individuals are running for president of the United States not the PROM. This country is in crisis and we are concerned because Bill Clinton is getting agressive. This is exactly what we need. Those democrats that live in la la land vote Obama. You can all walk the road of fantasy together. But some of us live in the real world with real issues. Words aren't going to solve this. Bill Clinton did a good job as president. I am not voting for perfection or superman. I am voting for a real person who I think can do the job. So far Obama's behavoir is that of a victum. He needs to put on his adult pants and get with the program if he wants to lead this country. We don't need another 8 years of La La Land. So far Hillary Clinton has shown me she can do the job and truly can put her words into action.
Great comments and points of views by so many but, most of you have missed the point. The remarks were not aimed at SC voters, The SC vote was a foregone conclusion the real aim was Super Tuesday voters. It was more of a strategic division of race within the democratic party that the Clintons were aiming for, where they would have the advantage. I don't like it, most of us don't like it but, tune in for the results later this evening and watch all the so called experts be bewildered by the outcome.
WILL HILLARY HAVE BILL AS HER VP?????? The law allows for it. Was this the Clinton plan all along for a third term for Bill? Remember Bill wanted to change the constitution to allow for a third term.
Most of America is tired of the names Clinton and Bush. Enough said!
Bottom line. ... In 2008 you can't critize a black man. .. that makes you a racist or insensitive to the minorities. ... That's a bunch of crap. ... The press is simply tap dancing around Obama and are simply afraid to say anything negative. ... The bottom line is this. ... If Obama is truly the crossover candidate we will see that on Super Tuesday. ... if not he will be viewed as just another Jesse Jackson. ... yeah I said it. ... so you can't blame that on Bill. ...
It is sad that the TV and printed presses (including the commemtators and pundits) INJECT RACE to the Democratic's Presidential Race.
The media FOOLISHLY took the baits from Obama surrogates and SC Congressman Clyburn and turns the "fairy tale" comment by former President Clinton, and the "MLK and Johnson" comment by Senator Clinton into the race issue. The fairy tale and MLK and Johnson comments from the Clintons are factual and are NOT racial.
The media took the “race card” spins from Obama surrogates and SC Congressman Clyburn. The truth is the Obama surrogates and SC Congressman Clyburn play the race card and successfully manipulated the press.
Congressman Clyburn is NOT neutral. There is nothing wrong for Congressman Clyburn to perform his civic duty by voting for Senator Obama at the polling place. However, Congressman Clyburn is disingenuous for manipulating the press (particularly Joe Scarborough) to wrongly accuse the Clintons of playing the race card.
I witness Congressman Clyburn used Joe Scarborough of the Morning Joe shown on the S.C. election day. On this particular show Congressman Clyburn implied that the Clintons' "fairy tale" and "MLK/Johnson" comments are "RACIALLY MOTIVATED code words. Joe Scarborough stupidly bought Congressman Clyburn race-bait's trick.
A new record! CNN, you have been 'moderating' my comment since yesterday at 3:53pm even though what I put in it has already been moderated on another comment board. Talk about censorship, I guess my comments just aren't contoversial enough for you.
I don't think that Hillary can 'handle' Bill so she should consider taking him to obedience school. I am going to be able to vote soon and i can't wait until Obama becomes president!
Obama 08
Roger O and his ilk are just angry that Bill's nastiness has not had the desired effect. Rather it has made Bill look like he's gone off his meds and cannot be controlled, even by his would-be president wife. It also reminds us of all those parts of the Clinton years we have tried to forget. I do not believe that most Clinton supporters have taken any joy in Bill's recent belittling not just of Obama but of the black electorate that was previously so important to Bill's success.
Obama's message is that to be successful we must all work together: our country needs us. Bill's message is that no one matters but Bill Clinton. It is a message that is in the process of being discredited.
Obama and his supporters can take whatever comes their way. We do not mistake petty anger for strength. Take the high road and all but a small contingent will follow.
You know the best part of this constant Clinton Bashing? Most of these people were babies when the Clintons last lived in the Whitehouse.
Anyone of voting age back then will recall with a wry smile, that The Republicans hated Hillary back then & were constantly accusing her of being the "other" President. She has always been strong! You guys just can't have it both ways! Go Hillary!
Amy your claim of changing the constitution is erroneous at best and a purposeful distortion at worst. I will quote again from a BBC report in 2003. Bill Clinton states "... I think since people are living longer... the 22nd Amendment should probably be modified to say two consecutive terms instead of two terms in a life time..." He has served two consecutive terms therefore he would be ineligible to serve a third or fourth.
Not sure why my message did not go up yesterday- strange censorship/moderation here.
Basically, in a nut shell, my comment is: Sadly, you don't have a leader in the entire line up candidates. The political system that currently exists is corrupt and ego-driven through and through. The 'real' leaders and visionaries of your country are not lining up for the job of President. They are actually out in the world making change and doing good things for the planet.
One must remember that in the privacy of the voting booth endorsements do not matter.
You go Bill If that fool Obama had talked to my wife the way he has Hillary I would Kick his as_ . Here in Florida we do not take kindly to that kind of talk to our girls!Coy
Anyone that feels Pres Clinton should stop is a hypocrite..if your spouse was an ex-Pres don't even think you have them sit and be silent. GET REAL...the media's subjective and bias spinning will hurt CNN and the others and people will begin(if not already) to boycott these news networks for alternative sources.
I feel saddened for John Edwards and Senator Clinton
I considered Bill Clintons Presidency one of our best however using his surrogate as a means of sliding into a third term is unacceptable He is no longer the man he used to be, he is damaged goods not fit for purpose, his campaigning errors clearly show that he is out of toutch with the mood of people.
The biggest question of all who the Hell would want to be the V.P. with Bill running the show from behind the curtains.
The Clintons are disintegrating. Obama lacks experience (although he is a good guy and a great future candidate) God willing, the Romney Robots will go down today in Florida. So, the choice in the fall has to be John McCain. Courage, character, independent thinking, and the ability to bridge the partisan divide. Go John McCain!! Turn back the Romney Zombies!!
WEll, it undermines women to have the first woman president to be a former first lady, to me it still says, a woman needs a man to be leader , so all you feminist women be careful what you argue about when it comes to Hilary.
A Woman
M.Lewis
Los Angeles, CA
I am a naturalized US citizen and this is what I think:
US presidency is not an entry level position. Show me your work!!!!!!!! It is not the energy itself ( Obama). The whole world is looking up to this country.
Experience- what a wonderful word! The fact of living through a happening or happenings, skill that one gets by training, practice, and work.
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HILLARY 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BILL – DON'T STOP STANDING UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN!!!!!!!!!!
I think the "picture speaks a thousand words" story really has way more substance than this one
However, at least Bill and Hillary can admit their mistakes (even when they haven't really made any)
Seems the crybaby Obama can't do the same – he has to lie even though he was caught this time on videotape
But then again, what can you expect from a crybaby who cries "racist" at every chance he gets?
Seems that's his platform – oh, and of course, "change" – LOLOLOL!
Seems the only change that pathetic crybaby needs is the change of his diaper
Imagine, Bill in the WH with nothing to do.
What is Hillary's plan to protect the help from this predator?
What is Obama's plan to rein in the corruption of Chicago Machine?
Alice you are so true when it comes to spin and distortion. Hillary and Bill are perfect and they below back in the white house. They could never do no wrong. Why they left the white house untarneshed.
Lincoln bedroom night stay.. $5000
Intern Cigar ...$35
Paying watergate scandal fees ...$millions
Almost being impeached, being disbarred, returning illegal contribution, money,. winning at all costssss-with tears................Priceless!!!! LOL
I mean seriously, what would happen if she were voted president anyhow? She wouldn't even be able to run the White House/USA on her own. He'd always be on the trail blazing his own way and suggesting time and time again to Hilary what to do since "he's been there." Not only that, but I'm not even sure what they would call him. The first lady-man?
Normally I vote Republican but since the one I would want in office doesn't seem to have much steam and will probably drop out soon, I'd pick Obama over Romney any day of the week (since it seems that's the way polls are looking now). Better a visionary than a cultist business man who doesn't even know what he believes.
Now all Hillary has to fight are two dead icons – President Kennedy and MLK – and a freshman senator with no foreign policy experience. No wait, he'll get the foreign policy from the Kennedys and we be at war with Cuba, a bit closer to home than Iraq.