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Ted Kennedy, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, arent they Old Politics as well? I am very impressed as to how the Obama campaign can attack HRC and then when she responds (or when Bill responds) they completely turn it around like they werent the instigator. That is, again, old school politics. Rovian tactic I should say. So to the HRC campaign, when Obama attacks, embrace it. Dont give him something to talk about the next day.

Jon,

You sound just as ignorant as Obama "I like his arguments."

I urge everyone; Latinos, Asians, African-Americans, Caucasians, and anyone else I left out to please speak loud and clear on "Super Tuesday" and vote for Hillary. She is by far the most qualified candidate to fix Bush's mess. Forget Obama, he is all cheap talk.

Helleo my fellow democrats !
HIllary is the most quafify and smartest candidate that repuplican did not want to see winning the democratic party nomination for president. She will beat any candidate in the republican party. If you want to see a big loser like Kerry and Kennedy in the primary and general election , you should vote for Obama.
Vote for Hillary is vote for the best future for all Americans and other nations.

We need someone with experience to help us get out out of this economic mess. I think Hillary is capable of doing just that. I also agree on what Susan Maloff says on Barack Obama: "It is easy for him to say I am the canidate of change. What would make us believe that he can do this. Certainly not his record." I'm a Democrat but I'll vote for McCain if ever Obama gets nominated.

Personally, I think Obama is a very unstable individual, both personally and politically. He attends a Church in Chicago ("Trinity United Church of Christ") that is self-described as "Afrocentric," and openly honors the bigot Louis Farrakhan. It takes its "Liberation" philosophy from a book called “Black Power and Black Theology.” How on earth can a man who is committed to Afrocentrism and who honors Black Nationalism lead the American people, and not just his "chosen" people?

On top of this, he may speak of withdrawing troops from Iraq "immediately," but it has hardly been reported what he plans to do with them. If you research his positions, he has plans to invade the tribal region of Pakistan in search of Bin Laden, even without Pakistan's support. For those here who aren't aware of the situation in the region, this would weaken the already faltering Musharraf government, if not cause it to topple entirely. Tell me, is the idea of Bin Laden living in a cave away from civilization worse than the idea of him at the helm of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal? I think not.

He is also extremely unexperienced at politics, making his administration a likely repeat of Bush's failures and dependence on his Vice President. We need a president who can lead the people and restore America, not requiring to be led himself on topics of which he hasn't the slightest understanding.

Finally, I have heard increasing rumors of Obama supporting the draft; and this is likely given his pre-emptive positions on Pakistan and possibly Iran. He did publicly say that he wanted to strengthen and build up the military, which lends credence to the idea of a draft.

Seriously, is this the man we want leading America? He and his campaign talks incessantly about "change." This country has been changing for decades; what we need is not more change, but a return to the principles of the Founding Fathers and the original Constitution with its separation of powers and checks and balances.

Clintons. Do us all a big favor and just go away. THis is not your time. Your time to get things right, fix health care, fix public schools..that time was in the 90s. The country and the world wants and needs Obama. It would be a sad day if Hillary is the nominee. The world would be so disappointed. Just leave.

i can't stand the clintons. Although I am a conservative, I would seriously consider voting for Barack Obama. I like his arguments.

Simply put....
Welcome the President of the United States >
Hillary Clinton!

HILLARY 08

That's not true, Clinton and Obama practically split the white vote in SC.

WHY CNN NOT PROJECTING ALL THE E-MAILS THAT WE ARE SENDING TO SUPPORT HILLARY CLINTON, I HOPE SOMEONE FIND OUT WHY AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT....

Hillary has always focused on the issues, in her campaign speeches, in the debates. Clinton and Obama are going to raise taxes whomever gets elected. For the money that the government is going to take from me, I want planning, hard work, judgement based on experience, ability to work with the system to get results. If all I get are speeches, no matter how inspirational, I am going to feel cheated. I want value.

I hope Sen. Clinton dosen't foreget to exhail her deep breath as she sits down! We as Americans deserve so much better than this political ring around the Oval Office game the Clintons are preforming.

All of you may be to young to remember what it was like when the Bill Clinton was in office. I remember.. We had it good. Low gas prices. 5.00 almost filled up the gas tank. There were hardly any unemployment. People had jobs. It was easy living even for a single mother rising a child. I was working full-time and going to school.. Just trying to build a future for my kids as a single mother. I did it back then. I wouldn't be able to do that now. No way in Hell. Everyone is knocking out Hillary because of what her husband did when he was in office. What man hasn't cheated some point on his wife. YOU tell me. The difference is he got cought. Men or men. There is not one man out that haven't cheated on a girlfriend or a wife at lest once in his life. She got picked on because she stood by him. Everyone told her she needs to leave. Now people are picking on her because she his standing by him once again. Lets be truthfull. You hate Hillary because she is a woman. She could turn the country around But all people see is the fact she is female and not what she has done. Before judging her judge yourself.

Lets see, we have Obama the so-called agent of change being endorsed by a washed-up Washington insider. Is that the sign of political change or just someone who will sell his soul for political gain. Teddy is no JFK, and for that matter neither is Obama.

Hillary is the one best able to initiate change from within the system, not Obama who wishes to pander to anyone to get elected. He has to remember that once he starts to negotiate his ideals with the powers that be, it is they who will change him not the other way around.

I am a Obama fan but both need to talk about the issues. I know that Obama voted to fund the war because we can not leave the troops over there with no funds. Obama is black and White so let chill on the race thing. I will vote for a Democrate no matter what.

stan pitts pa January 28, 2008 3:06 am ET

TO axel california: For the record thats what they said about jfk….obama 08.
For the record? What record? I don't remember anyone ever saying JFK could play the race card, much less than he actually did so every chance he got. Perhaps you should study history a little bit? Because I don't know where you got that idea from, but it sure isn't in any history book I ever read.

HILLARY WILL WIN FEB 5 AN EVERY ONE WILL HAVE EGG ON THERE FACE.

The problem between Hillary and Obama is twofold yes, my dear little idealist, RACE is a problem .The Clinton's can not say one word about Obama that it is not twisted through the race machine . as a matter of fact now your hearing that if you don't vote for Barrack then you must be a white racist. South Carolina proved that black will vote black no matter what . I would love to see a black man in office if it was the right man at the right time . The truth is if barrack was a white male with the exact amount of inexperience , and the exact amount of "present votes" and with the up coming scandal in Chicago he would have been wiped out of this race a long time ago . just read his plans . his health care proposal is simply lowering the rates and hoping people will buy. the insurance companies must love him for that ! he has all these other great ideas but does not have a idea in hell as to how he is going to pay for them. now do the reverse ; if Hillary Clinton was a white male with the same exact experience and degree of knowledge and expertise (again , read her plans all are well thought out ,paid for , and readily implemented ) she would have already won the nomination! and one more thing I am so sick of hearing about "the Clinton machine" To paraphrase Eminem "how gullible are you dog?" That was a carefully propagated rumor all you have to do is see how the Clinton are having to fight the republicans AND the left wing democrats to see there is no Clinton Machine!

oh for goodness sakes..how many times do we need to hear about her husbands record? oh please hillary..go away and do your party a favor for once!

Hillary has had so many opportunities to kick Bill to the curb...now seems the most appropriate time! They are both losers, however.

As a political junkie, and neutral Canadian admirer of your political process, it is surprising to see how much spite and vitriol is being displayed against Hilary Clinton. I understand criticism but such personal and mean comments....WOW! Different Kennedy's are backing different Democratic candidates so why are Ted and Caroline labelled "traitors"?

I have carefully gone over Bill Clinton's remarks about Senator Obama's win in S. Carolina and don't find them racist. He was merely pointing out that the winners in SC have not always gone on to the presidency. The fact that the last Democratic candidate to win there was Jesse Jackson is incidental. It could have been any other candidate...white, Hispanic, Indo-American...whatever.

CNN seems to lead the way in some of these controversies with their slant on the subject at hand and that is really too bad. It tarnishes the process and leaves a bad impression in the viewer's mind. I love free and unbiased news reporting. The greatest gift of democracy is allowing citizens to make their own minds up. Let them! They don't need to be pushed in one direction by CNN or any other network..

I admire both these candidates and hope they can use their stands on isssues pertaining to the betterment of America ,for the people of America, to win the candidacy of their party.

Why do so many men feel so threatened by Hillary?
Look at the comments.
Get a grip guys, it's time for a women President!

Ready for REAL Change, I completely agree. it's disturbing that someone (aka Bill Clinton) managed to spin this into a race issue. while he was correct in saying jesse jackson won SC, he failed to mention that jackson only garnered at best 5-10% of the white vote, while obama got more than double that. his appeal is universal. and don't forget iowa. the sheer turnout in SC was unexpected and unprecedented – when you have a candidate garnering the same amount of votes as the TOP TWO candidates from the opposing party, that is definitely not shabby. especially when his percentage points are an impressive 40% turnaround from a month ago when HRC was leading by 20 points. she simply lost the votes of many people over that period, and it doesn't take an expert to tell you how she lost it. in fact, she's been losing support steadily, from NH (where she was leading by double digits a month earlier) and Nevada. this should have been easy for her. if it's so difficult for her in the primary, it does not bode well when she goes against the republicans who will eagerly fight her.

Frankly, I feel this whole Obama obsession is ludacris; I have vowed to vote democrat, but I will have no problem voting republican if this so called master of "change" gets the nomination. Obama should never be compared to JFK. Where is Gore when you need him?

I BELIVE BILL IS ONE OF THE INTELIGENT MAN AND HILERY TOO
WHY OTERS BRKING AT THEM.WHAT THEY DID PULL OUT THIS CONTRY FROM THE PROBELEMS.THEY ARE THE ONE GONE THROUGH ALL FILTERING ABOUT 8 YERS.ANY ONE CAN GO THROUGH THAT CHALENGE
I BELIVE SE IS THE BEST IN ALL OF THEM

It appears to me that Hillary wont need to pick a running mate for the VP spot...Billary will just step in and then it will be a true family affair......Hillary the President and Billary the VP.....Lets keep it simple and pick the best for the job..... Barack Obama....

Sorry but Barack hasn't stirred me with his speeches. In fact, I don't think he's the best speaker out of the three Democratic candidates. He's supposed to be the candidate of change, but what's he going to change? Well honestly he's as bad as the rest, whether you admit it or not. His platform is pretty much the same as Clinton's and Edwards. He hasn't been around long, so does that make him a better candidate? The thing about him is that you don't know what he's going to do, because he hasn't done anything yet. In fact, he's barely been in office as senator before deciding to run for President. His track record of voting is poor, and the fact of the matter is that he's just as bad as the rest.

The entire political election process is not very good, and it's moved pretty far away from our origins when this country began. Now it's who can give the best speeches, who can raise the most money, who has the more powerful friends and allies. People who voted for Bush act like it's not that bad. Well it is, and you did it by re-electing him. The state of our Nation after 8 years of that guy is ridiculous.

We need someone to lift up the nation here at home, to bring our troops home, to reign in an economy that was left to greed and excess, and we need to restore foreign relations. Health care, social security, immigration, taxes, etc, all need a solution and we haven't seen a SINGLE candidate in probably over 40 years do much about any of that. Why should we expect Congress to do something now when the best they can do is subpoena baseball players about steroids.

Until we, the people, demand change and force those who "represent' us, into changing the system, it will continue. Clinton or Obama or Edwards or even McCain surely would be better than what we have now, which is a mess, But the truth is that all of these candidates are politicians, and the truth is, you can't trust a politician.

I sure hope I am wrong, and of course the next President has many issues to fix. Good luck to them, and I hope to goodness it's a candidate who's able to right the wrongs.

You have cleared things up quite nicely. A sure fire way to put another Republican in the White House. Disgusting!!

Heap the shame onto the Clinton legacy. No one expected to see the ugly side of you emerge so quickly.

Shame on you! No one expected the ugly side of you to emerge so quickly. Your greed and desperation to be in the White House again has placed in a very precarious place. Anyone who was waiting it out and perhaps willing to give you a second chance can now see it for what it is, and it is clearly Bill's campaign. It is almost pitiful. Furthermore, this is not racial. And surely someone in your campaign should have seen the crash course you had you eye on and advised you of a more subtle way to take the stance in taking the position that you did. How about fair and square, instead of mudslinging. Is this how you want to be remembered. I think it is disgusting and I cannot believe that you thought that you could stoop so low and I certainly pray that you do not get away\ with it. what were you thinking?

iit is obvious that your greed and desperation to be back in the White House and like a crack addict, you could not control yourself.

Barack carried 44 of SC's 46 counties. Some of the ones he carried don't even have black people in them. Barack's vote = crossection of America

Hillary & Bill,

I still love you. I've just tuned you out for a bit, while I vote for Barack..

Here's my advice: Talk about your vision for our country. Talk about how you will lift us up. Talk about how you will make us a great people again. Talk about anything want .. except what you think is wrong with Barack. He gets it, and we are with him.

President Hillary Clinton '08.

well all i have to say is that Bill is doing the right thing.....obamas wife would and has done the same thing so My vote is going to u Hillary ur the right person for the job and clearly have the dedication and experiance unlike obama ahhahaha he calls himself a man ahhahah..dont worry hillary u got this in the bag...

Hey CNN – why is it that every single picture you post of Hillary is ackward with some odd expression? Are there no nice pictures of Hillary? In the meantime every Picture of Obama is favorable. I'm pretty good with Cameras and your tricks are horrible. I used to look at CNN for News. Straight direct NEWs. Now you guys have turned into Fox. Disgusting. Why are you giving one candidate a harder time than the other? DISGUSTING. Women see through those tricks. We have all been victim to it at work, on the Street etc. Why don't you Portray eveyone as they are. Find favorable pictures of all candidates and talk about their records. Le and let the American people decide instead of force feeding your ideas down everyone's throat. Did I mention you guys are disgusting? You and Fox will have a long happy one sided marriage together.

Wow. Has anyone else noticed that the Obama supporters are the nastiest people on these blogs? Nothing but personal attacks against Hillary. Isn't that exactly the opposite of what your wonderful candidate stands for??? Clinton supporters on the other hand, typically state facts, advocate Clinton as their choice (versus make personal attacks on Obama), discuss positions and experiences, talk about the bias of the media (also a fact), and ask people to make up their own minds. Hmmm.....which candidate is it again that can unite the country???? Clearly Obama's supporters are not doing anything to help unite, they are only trying to attack and divide.

you all are a bunch of idiots because all i here is you all repeating and buying into all the crap the media feeds you.....if you all would shut up and listen to what each candidate stands for and listen to the issues maybe you all would actually chose the right guy or gal for the job!!
im going for hillary because for one i agree on a majority of what she stands for on the issues ...and 2 why don;t you all face it ...she 's gonna win....women out number the men and the latinos out number the african american vote ...and yes no matter how you wanna spin it ...race & gender are playing a factor.....we are all saying one thing but voting another......hello.....south carolina .. is a great example of that.......anfd for the young generation out there ...your dumber than i think if the only reason you wana vote Obama is cuz he's young and cool..and wait ...thats right he gives good speaches.......yea thats the guy i want...wake up people .....change is not a speech ...change is action...i believe my gal Hillary can take the action we need to make change happen....and yes i want experience in my president ......we all know when we lost our virginity .....it was always better with experience
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This is a joke. Turn off your tv's and do your own research. You are all going to feel foolish when you find out there is really on ONE PERSON worth voting for in this presidential election. Then you are going to feel shocked that the rest of America doesn't have a clue. I won't tell you who it is, but once you start thinking for yourselves and stop voting for the person CNN or FOX news tells you to vote for you are going to be very surprised at who you are going to vote for....No hints. But you will feel like you have just woken up from a nap. A nap you have been taking your whole life. Wake up.

I love how CNN will allow 676 comments on a democratic candidate but limit the comments on Republican candidates. This media outlet (notice I didn't say "news") is as bad as FOX. I remember learning about journalism and ethics when I was in elementary school. I doubt that subject is even taught in our schools anymore. A word of advice to the rest of you. TURN OFF YOUR TV! Do your own research and for crying out loud THINK FOR YOURSELF! Quit letting the Main Stream Media tell you who is "ahead of the polls". This is just a way to control your vote. But if you watch news on tv then you are probably to proud/lazy to admit that you do what the man on television tells you too.
Americans are so ignorant to what is really going on I am ashamed to call myself one. We have the chance to be the most informed, well educated people on the planet; and what do we do, change the channel when the news channel starts talking about the economy, but then we record Larry King's special on Britney Spears!!?? Don't laugh becuase you do it too! We should all be ashamed. I bet most of you in this room don't even know how the federal reserve works! I bet most of you have no idea what NAFTA is really doing to our country.
I bet everyone here knows the latest dirt in hollywood though. You must know, you watch CNN..................................

Ready for REAL change – I think Obama made his made and now he has to lay in it. Doesn't matter who endorses man. He has made it clear that he is the president of one versus Clinton who will be the president of all. I am a far cry from a racist. But I won't be played a fool on what is really going on here. This country does not consist of only white and black. And, this country shouldnt be picking a person for race or gender. I feel what happened in SC was to bring out the african americans to vote for Obama. Hello MLK posters at the polls. I am not voting for Clinton cuz she is white nor because she is a woman. But because she represents all. I will say it again. If God endorsed Obama – I would say lord I give you my life and my soul, but I will not give this man my vote.

Obama can preach a good sermon about unity; today's division tells me otherwise. Go Hiliary, we are behind you 1000%+

Everyone needs to stop forming their opinions and choice of candidate based on how the media portrays them. I am sick & tired of the media constantly painting Obama as the next JFK – they never utter a critical word about Obama or challenge anything he says. On the flip side, Clinton gets nothing but bad media exposure – mostly because of knucklehead Bill. But please everyone remember – Bill is not running – Hillary is. Please listen to Hillary & look at her as her own person. She is smarter than Bill and if given a chance could be a great president (in my opinion). Not to say Obama can't be great as well. I will get behind the democratic candidate, no matter who that is. But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE – stop letting the biased media influence your decision. Do your own homework, go hear the candidates speak if you are lucky enough to have them in your area, and then make a decision – on your own, using your own brain and judgement. Thank you.

To Esther (and everyone else who thinks this way)...I am just wondering, are you saying that because 80% of African American's voted for Obama in SC, you are going to vote for HRC because she's white and you're Latino? That type of thinking gets us NO where!!!!!!!

To date, Obama has more of the popular vote than HRC, those numbers speak for themselves.

please people , let me predict the future , hillary will beat obama because even if obama has win a few stated big time , she still have more delegates , she just new york ,california ,new jersey ,florida ,and a few moe stated to win it . in the big stated people are no stupid one someone like abama talks about change ,what he is going to change the furnire from the white house . because up to now he has not said what he is going to do for this country ........

I really do keep trying to take a breath around Bill and Hillary, but every time I only smell Bill's cigar smoke on the stained blue dress, or the hellfire of Hillary's cursing at state troopers and decorated military officers at the White House. There just isn't a big enough air purifier to drag around the Clintons. Everything they think, say, and feel is putrid and malignant.

Hillary will be the next president! Ted Kennedy, John Kerry.. blablablabla.. supporting Obama..blablabla. They are too old and too liberal! I am an african American and a supporter of Hillary Clinton. I am proud to be it and to say it! Because I know that Obama will not do anything to change the conditions of African Americans, because coallition may make you win, but not necessary the power to change. He will be a prisonner in the white House, and you can not always say I will consult everybody befor I take a decision. It does not work! Hillary will defend what she believe, and what she is.Not what the old wing of politicians want. We need someone to stand up against Republicans to tell them, no ,no when it should be said. Bush has promised to bring people together. And we know, and we see all now what it is. I don´t believe Obama talking about all Americans but choosing to campain where only more black people are! I like the guy but he can not be a president here right now, may be in Kenya!! Wait and see.

this is one white democrate that will never vote for another Clinton i voted for Bill
Clinton twice and think he was a good presdent but i have seen how winning no matter what lies you have to tell i pray we give someone new the votes he needs to go forward

Both senators Kerry and Ted are politicians of the past , waiting to enjoy their retirement ! . Obama has no chance to be the president of the United States of America .Opportunitism will never work in the presidential election . Only a candidate with a program and a vision well defined and well tailored to the needs of the american people will be elected as our president . As a faithful democrat , I see senator Hillary Clinton as the best candidate for the presidency ; I support her and I ' ll vote for her .

Hillary should just say that her husband is being consistent with the way he was as President - he lied under oath to keep his job then, and he is is lying to win an election now.

Eight years of damage, in my view, created by Addington-Cheney-Bush et al, and other's use of 'Unitary Executive' fairy tale, alongside the compromised status of the USA both domestically and Internationally and the 'media mules' (not the term I wanted to use here, but I will be polite) want to redirect and create percpetion and/or attempting to generate focus on the some of the Mainstream commentary/entertainment/garbage being published about any of the national campaigns?

Eight years of futher enabled financial expropriation by kelptoparasitic financial structures and the media is engaged in what? dragging whomever's attention into again I question, what?

Might be time to 'take a breath' and redress what Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe reporter Charlie Savage brought to this Nation's attention in his book called "Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy"

Dear Hillary,

KEEP UP A GOOD JOB. SHAME ON YOU MR BARACK OBAMA WHO KEEP SAYING WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF OLD SAME POLITIC AND NOW WHAT IS ALL THOSE OLD KENNEDYS ENDORSEMENT TODAY? TED KENNEDY IS OLD TIME POLITIC IDEALISM WHO IS MAKING ONE TO CHILL OUT WHILE TRYING SECRET SUPPORT TO OTHER LIKE MR OBAMA HIMSELF. ACCORDING TO CNN, THIS OLD SHAME TED KENNEDY MAKE HIS MIND TO SUPPORT AND CAMPAIGN FOR AGGRESSIVELY SINCE YOU FIRST WON IOWA. NOW HE CAME OUT PUPIL TELL THAT HE WAS MAD AT BILL CLINTON THAT'S WHY HE KENNEDY ENDORSE YOU TODAY. LET ME TELL MR OBAMA TED KENNEDY IS INDIVIDUAL PERSON AND ONLY GOD MAKE SOMEONE TO BE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BUT NOT MR TED KENNEDY. WHO IS DOUBLE STANDARD. IF DEMS DON'T CAREFUL, THIS NOVEMBER ELECTION YOU WILL ALL LOSE AND REPUBLICAN PARTY WILL CONTINUE BE IN WHITE HOUSE. BECAUSE DEMS PARTY ARE FULL OF HYPORITES LIKE OLD TIME POLITICIAN LIKE THOSE SO CALLED NEUTRAL PEOPLE WHO LATER END UP ENDORSING.

Isn't it amazing that the media hypes on emails that Obama has been called a religious name – Muslim.

But, they have no problem with Senator Clinton being called a racist – with no evidence – Hillbilly, old, etc.

I demand she be respected! Stop the mysogenistic rhetoric!

Its not about being in a dynasty or being black, or being white, Im a black woman and im independent. It seems hilary gets alot of slack because shes a woman. They are alot harder on her than Barack Obama. We are in politics and people are going to debate and talk about different issues and bring up your record, nothing is wrong with that. What happens when the little white men from the trailors and rural areas come out and vote. I feel like im stuck in a john kerry Edwads campain. It will be a woman president before a black man, and its sad to say.

Sure people of S. Carolina voted black because 55 percent are black. Get over it.

I truly believe that the Clintons are not racists, but the race card is a strategy they use fro the competitive advantage in predominanatly "white" states. The strategy is to get white voters to reprise the strong "black" vote that came out of SC.. Its a divide and conquer strategy.

Any thoughts....

Ty

It is time to take a breath. Ted Kennedy is endorsing Obama so the Dems will go back to the far left. . If this happens and Obama gets the nomination this Democrat is done. Keep going Dems youre sure to lose this election also! Take a Breath John Kerry your responsible for the mess were in. You left President Clinton on the shelf and couldnt manage to respond to the right wing swift boating in the last election.

For those of you wishing the issues would come out, you should ask Hillary to start talking about the issues. She started using Rove's handbook so she deserves to answer for it. You start lying (as several independant newsorces have confirmed – Washington Post and FactCheck.org), and you deserve to have it thrown back at you.

Obama lost New Hampshire because he wasn't quick enough to counter Hillary's lies – such as she lied about his stance for Women's rights, when in fact he has 100% approval from Planned Parenthood. He didn't make that same mistake in South Carolina.

She played the gender card in NH, therefore she deserves to suffer the consequences. Playing the gender card, or Bill playing the race card is not Presidential. Period.

We support Hillary! -Austin

What are you running about? Female oppression??? Really. I don't know any supporters on either side that are about female oppression. Grow up.

Anyone who is determined to win at all cost has little regard for morality and honesty. That isn't too difficult to understand.

I am Hillary support latina and proud to do it, after SC primary this campaign where 81% african-american decide, I am not dude that this election in Democrat party has issue on gender and RACE!
Please just WAIT February 5th, 2008 and seeya!

Listen girl it's going according to plan!

Though I am one of your top 10 supporters and will vote Hillary should I even be the last one standing, I know this is all being played according to plan!

Howard Dean may not of run a good election but his plan to get a democratic in ofice is being executed as planned.

Maybe the entire world is being convinced this is not planned, bt I for one know the plan is being excecuted as defined.

Get the dirt our

It's obvious that this article is clearly about Hillary, so why do Obama supporters come here to spew their negative attacks against her just as Obama does?

Taking cheap shots to make yourself feel more confident or to cover up the truth is not a fair method of campaigning, Hillary always has to defend herself, which she deserves to do. Obama and most of his supporters are mean and always distort the smallest of words that slip from the side of the Clintons, and Hillary isn't supposed to defend herself? Who wouldn't?
It is clear why Republicans may support Obama in any fashion it is due to the fact that he would not be a challenge to beat in the election. However, Hillary would.

Stop FEMALE OPPRESSION!! Let your wives speak for themselves, or perhaps they aren't allowed.

It's time for Hillary's supporters 'to take a deep breath' and honestly consider the possibility they may be betting on the WRONG horse. What if she was a viable candidate a month ago and the truth about her qualifications just caught up with her. What if she is just an ordinary politician mostly promoted by her husband. I think yes, and I support 100% Obama, and I feel good about it. Go OBAMA!

Last week hillary and obama were debating ,he made a racist comment on white people not being able to dance. Why is he allowed to get by with making racial comments?This offended me who is he to say this this does not show me for the people as one ,this is a step of seperation made by obama .THANK YOU OBAMA! SHOWS A REAL LEADER but i guess his remark are ignored or just okay.

SHE WILL BE TAKING A HUGE BREATH WHEN SHE BEATS HIM TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO HILLARY******************************************************************************

The media jumps on every comment and chews it and analyses it to death. They counted Hilary out already after Iowa, they were amazed when she won in New Hampshire. Now they want to crown Obama. The race is not over. Let the issues come out, focus on the issues not every little side comment. I was so dissapointed when the CNN moderator at the last debate, baited Obama with a question that started "Hilary said .... and Obama lashed out at Hilary instead of stating his positions. She should have started her question wit, What is your position on ....

The news media gets too much fun out of stirring the pot.

I agree Josh, she can't just admit the fact that Bill made a mistake. And she is quickly becoming quite bland. Being exciting (young, an electric public speaker,and a message of change) is not a presidential requirement, but it is certainly helping Barack.

kerry and kennedy= the sweet wing of CHANGE-Obama?
wake up America! HILLARY is simply the best

If you think the Clintons are sticking it to Obamba, just wait to November when the Republicans get into the mix. Let's face it there's a lot at stake and politics get dirty. Don't think for one moment that Obamba is above the fray, he has his skeletons in the closet. If he is the nominee, as skimpy as his record is, it will be ripped to shreds as will all sorts of dirt be flung out there so much so that he will think he was hit by a brickwall. Reading some of the messages, it just amazing to me how people are so naive, idealistic to a fault so that any old "Pied Piper" can come along and scam them.

Does anyone think past the election?
Who will GET THE JOB DONE?

I have read probably 80% or more of the articles on this political showdown, in mainstream, as well as non-mainstream media.

OBAMA's CAMPAIGN has slyly interjected the race issue, and its tragically horrific that ANYONE could fall for it.

I am saddened by that. . and even more saddened and actually offended as an American, that anyone, of any race, creed, etc. could aver that either Hillary or Bill Clinton were anything but major proponents of human rights.

To all of the nasty comments on Hillary and Bill, please keep them rolling because you will see AGAIN how it will work against Obama, the not qualified candidate. HE IS NOT READY YET. Do you actually think that he applied to Harvard saying, "But, I have a vision for Harvard; you do not need to see my grades or scores from high school." Please people, wake up, we need a Hillary to bring this country back to normal. We need a woman has already been fighting the fight. It is ACTION FOR 25+ YEARS. WAKE UP.
GO HILLARY.

No, I do not believe that Bill Clinton's support, although
zealous, for his wife's candidacy 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!!!

Now is time to stop thinking about the political plays of the Clinton's and move on, sorry, she did an incredible job as senator, but this country need more then the shame Bill is giving to the press, and then the old 'experience" she is bringing on.
Listen to her after loosing SC, she is beginning to use almost the same words of Obama. how cool would be to have Obama as president, and the amazing John Edwards as Vice President? Go America, this country is young again!!

Mitt Romney will increase the age of Retirement so do people get to work a lifetime. Is Obama a big time smoker, and is he for tabaco?

Susan Maloff got it right when she said "I think that most blacks voted on the basis of race, this is very sad for our country" He got 80% of the vote when a few months ago it was polled as less than half that. Obamba has a one page resume and does not have the experience that we need as a nation. In his rhetoric he states that he is the canidate of change and a uniter! What would make us believe that he can change things, because he aspires to, has hope, certainly it not his record. He's like an old time "snake-oil salesman", good on the pitch but won't be able to deliver. If he is the Democratic candidate, when the Republicans get a hold of him in November he'll be wishing for the good old days of the primary. They'll make this look like a stroll down easy street.

Go Hillary! Go Bill! Go Clintons – on to the White House!!!!

Most of the Obama's supporters have said that if Hillary is elected as the nominee they will vote Republican???? What????? "Mr. Unifier" a.k.a Obama's message must not apply to them. Shouldn't he begin with his supporters???

Any real democrat will support the nominee in their own democratic party. No matter who wins!!!

Obama a strong candidate?? Have you watched the debates.... He has no substance, just a bunch of nice "inspiring" words put together that remind me of Sunday school. He screams S.O.S. when he doesn't have a written response on paper.

Get real people...... this isn't American Idol!!! This is a country that is in bad shape that desperately needs someone with a real plan and some "cojones" not some crybaby that can't take criticism!

Hillary all the way!!!

SEXISM, ANYONE?
Is this the ONN (Obama News Network) now?

I come from a very culturally diverse family, so I have a connection to and support HUMANS from all races.

This is just getting ridiculous. .

The coverage of Obama, whether he is speaking to a crowd in S.C., changing his cadence to one of a southern preacher, or speaking to whitey up north..
is NEVER negative.

Sen. Hillary Clinton, however, is dissected in every way possible. And VERY rarely looked at in a positive light in the media. How is that giving a fair shake?

What in the WORLD has Obama done that shows he can make actual change in this country?

People, this isn't a vote for Miss America or nominations for the Golden Globes. This is a vote for a strong leader who can put us back on the path to promise.

Please don't be fooled by the glitz. We have ALOT of work to do.

I think quoting the "you know"s is a way of undermining Sen. Clinton's appearance of being 'presidential' by making her seem too casual, unprofessional, and "Valley Girl". It helps to cement traditional stereotypes of women as being tentative and unintellectual. Look at the Obama quote – was every 'umm' and 'uh' he may have uttered transferred into print? If this is a traditional news story and not editorial, there's no reason to transcribe an interview this way – it appears to convey subtle bias.

Hillary is so dependent on her husband. What a weak woman?

Experience is a powerful word. Just the thought of having that word place next to a person’s personality automatically gives them power. But let’s take it a little farther.

There are a lot of experienced politicians that are "experience" but are as crooked as a snake. They know how to manipulate the system, shake hands with lobbyist, make deals under the table, trick the American people to believe lies and avoid telling the truth. Be careful what you claim to be experienced in.

To clean the government of crooks and selfish people only serving their own interest instead of the people they are supposed to represent.

A president is only as great as the people they put around them for support and advice. And to have people who will challenge you on descions not agree with you all the time. And I think Obama will do that. He understands that in order to achieve change WE AS A COUNTRY, AS AMERICANS, AS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, must be ready and willing to allow it.

But the funny thing is, is that we keep looking at his statement of change as a man and woman, black and white thing. But what he means in my opinion is an AMERICAN THING. No more dirty politics, glad handing and the people gaining trust in there elected officials. Trying to make it possible that every person will have an HONEST chance of achieving the American dream. And hold our government accountable. Now I am not saying that Hillary is a bad candidate but I feel that she already has it out for Republicans. I really don’t think she could and would unite the country as a whole. United we stand Divided we fall.

Lets call a spade a spade.I think its just apparent to every observer that the Clintons are only out for what they can get–Power.If you listen tentatively to almost all of the speeches she makes,its mostly been about,help me make history,it has never been about the people but they are always so smart to shroud the whole thing like they care about us.We need a fresh man in washington..someone who can bring out the best in us and take us up hill.Cant they just see the bold writing on the wall that we're tired of establishment candidates which her candidacy represents? Give me a break..Im just sick and tired of it all ...

there is strong mud throwing on Clinton, her husband.
I posted few comments -no bad words etc, never posted.

Oprah is entertainment person, what she has to do with elections?
are the elections a sopa opera or some other tv show?

....and she is a woman too. So why is there problem with Hilary being a woman?
for Hillary!

It is not because they like Obama, they want Power and see way to cease it...

The DNC wants someone that they can CONTROL and this is OBAMA. That is why you have Sen. Kennedy and others that support him. The Clintons have controlled the Democratic Party and now the other democratic senators see a way for themselves to control the White House.

The Bush years of power are coming to a close and thus, the DNC sees a way to also close out the power of the Clintons by supporting Obama.

What the DNC is not counting on is a very bitter divide and split-up of their party. The Clintons will not forgive those who have turned their backs on them and nor should they....that is no loyalty.

All the Repubicans have to do is sit back and watch the DNC self desctruct.

The Clintons are a powerful force to reckon with and they understand how you win at polics. Hillary Clinton stands a great chance of winning in November should become the nominee. That is something that the DNC does not want to happen because then they loose their power if she become President.

So, it will be very fitting for DNC to sit back and watch what happens if Mr. Obama should receive the nomination because when the Republicans finish with him, he won't even be able to keep his job in the Senate.

Like I said before, the DNC is so incredibly stupid.

I think that many of the issues that caused people to dislike, if not hate, both of the Clintons years ago may have been momentarily forgotten but are loudly resurfacing in the midst of their most current behavior. While I am a COMPLETE OBAMA supporter, my biggest fear is another Rebuplican in the Oval Office. And, as a child of conservative Republicans, I KNOW that if Hillary is the candidate, Republicans will definitely NOT cross the isle and the record Democratic turn-out that we are seeing now, will not occur. In effect, a Republican will win the house once again. Shoot, I might even vote for McCain before I'd vote for Hillary!

Talk about people who should give it up, it's the Kennedys. They are old news!
I voted for JFK in 1960 (my first time voting) and I remember the issues very well and how they were defined during the campaign and I don't see any of the candidates in either party doing that in 2008. Frankly, I am thoroughly disgusted with every one of them in both parties and I don't know how I will vote but I resent Caroline Kennedy and "Uncle Ted" trying to cram their candidate down our throats.

Obama turned me off when he told the reporters that "When I win, I will get Hillary's supporters. If Hillary wins, she will not get my supporters's support." What kind of leader for Democrats is that?? Arrogant at best!! Evern more strange, I only saw it once in the media. If it were Hillary making this statement, it will be played on TV over and over. CNN is playing the race card, trying to be "politically correct". Obama is not a saint. Be truthful, CNN.

How did the Clintons go from rabid dogs to "Let's all take a deep breath"? How mature of them both after their degenerate campaign of race, gender, distortions, and in many instances: bold face lies. Good luck with winning your 3rd term but America is wise to the Karl Rove approach to politics.

I'm not sure what you're asking us to do Hill? Why do we need to take a deep breath. My wife and I were once your ardent fans. My wife worked on your fund rasier in Florida a year or so back. We didn't know what to make of Obama when he came on the scene. We listened and did a little research. This man could bring this nation together is what we found. He works bi-partisanly with ease. He is the only one out there, Repub. or Dem. that can do this. America is sick to death of the race card, partisan politics, lies, Lee Atwater and Karl Rove. We are sick to death of red states and blue states, we want to be the United States! We can't get that from you Hill. If you're elected, the Republicans go on the attack again, then Dem's fight back and we have the same old scubbling we have seen for years.

Whit a bi-partisan Obama, we can change all that. He's getting Republican endorsment from those who have worked with him! You aren't even getting Dem. endorsments. That tells the whole story.

Some of the posts on this form reflect the same short sighted, mean sprited campaign you are wageing. If elected, many of us won't be standing behind you! You won't get anything done while you're in office and in 4 years we will be in the same place we are now!

The time for change has come. Not a slogan, not a buzz word, not a sound bite! Responsible people are rejecting the idea that to win an election you have to lie, distort and pull out race. No more win at all costs and deal with the damage later!

I'm proud to say my wife and I as well as our daughters, 4 of them are voteing Obama.

And yes I do remember J.F. Kennedy's speechs. Obama is much better. He will take charge of a misserable situation and by working with everyone, Dem's, Repub's and Indep's, he will solve these problems – for only he can attract the brightest and best from all parties to concentrate on issues that really matter to us.

Our choice is clear, we're voteing for Obama and the hope we have for America!

Whether you like or not, Hillary still got more than a fighting chance, despite what CNN and other media sectors want us to believe. BTW, when is CNN finally coming to endorse OFFICIALLY one of the candidates?

Inhale, Bill...

Barack Obama, hope to see you in Minnesota soon. I was one of the first few people to support you in Minnesota and I am continuing to do so.

I was for you from the day I heard your speech at the Democratic convention as the keynote speeker.

We have beaten the Clintons down, but please STILL beware of them. We WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOU GO AND YOU GO AND BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. GOD BLESS YOU.

Since the mid 80's, a Bush or Clinton has lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Bush 41 was vice president from 1981-88, then president from 1988-92, then Clinton, then Clinton, then Bush 43, and now Bush 43 again.

It is a dynasty. A long and worn out one.

she tried to make it all seem like they are all the same in what they are doing. Michell Obama is not making the same kind of back handed, word twisting, excerpt cutting statements about Hillary as Bill is about Barack. Its not just "energetic spouses" getting carried away. Its a former President and a current Political bigwig, making political moves against an opponent so that the figure-head candidate doesnt have to and can brush off things when necessary. It really is 2 on 1.

I think some of the endorsements Obama has received is due to the fact that they just don't want to see the clintons in the white house again. it's all hard feelings.

I am pleased that the Kennedys (Ted, Patrick and Caroline) came out for Barack Obama and made favorable comparisons with JFK. What Obama is saying is that it is up to the people to make the changes we so sorely need from the direction George Bush has been leading us in. I only see Obama as being the candidate to do that - in either party. Hillary already has half the country not liking her, and if she got elected, within a short period, the other half would be disliking her too. While she is always talking about "fighting" for this or that, while Obama is talking about "uniting" all Americans around the hope for a better future. Obama will raise the level of discourse up to find common ground to solve this nation's most pressing issues. Hillary will tell us what she wants to do for us. A leopard doesn't change its spots - that has been her MO for years.

That Obama is black has nothing to do with it, and should not have anything to do with it. I think just talking about it helps to perpetuate it. We are beyond that kind of thinking. We need to elect the best person regardless of race or gender that can lead us, inspire us to seek a new America. It will not be easy. JFK had his struggles, but he was always going in the right direction. Hillary wants to go in the right direction, but it just won't happen with her in the presidency. We need fresh, new leadership, and I am pleased the Kennedys came out for that.

It's OK for race and gender to be an issue. Both distinctions are part of our social fabric. We need to discuss it now as a nation, not after the election. We can not change what we do not acknowledge. The civil rights act is four decades young, women waited 60 years after ALL males to get the right to vote. And people are going to say the Clinton's brought up race. we know better than that. We need to discuss black homophobia, white guilt, gender double standards, serial fatherhood. Prejudice is alive and should not be overlooked. Stop rooting or hating and start realizing. Besides, Katrina finally brought up race after decades of the left and right patting themselves on the back.

I believe Hillary and Bill planned his bad behavior and here is why.

They knew South Carolina would be a loss, so what to do about it……

Ask any american Why HIllary Lost South Carolina, and they will say the reason is Bill. See how this imparts in no way that Hillary lost the state on her own merit's or Obama won the state on his. Obama won because of race and Bill's bad behavior.

Success: Damage control. Bill's behavior controlled the message for the loss. Now, Bill will be docile and it will become clear that Hillary is able and willing to control her badly behaved husband. They won't do this again, this was their one shot. Don't tell me this was not planned. You mean Bill fell asleep on camera, in front of a church because he was so tired????

Now, Obama is up but it's not because of him, it's because of "Bill's mistakes". This paints Obama as lucky, not worthy. These are both fierce competetors and Obama is on the top of the wave- only place from here is down. HIllary is on the bottom of the wave and once again in the position of the comeback kid, only place from here is up.

HILLARY IS A GENIUS.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE A BRILLIANT, HARD WORKING, SURVIVED POLITICAL HELL, PRAGMATIST. THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING, THE MEDIA IS BUYING IT!!!

Not only is Hillary far more hands on and detailed, she's clearly more politically capable. Obama is a wave, a social movement, Hillary is the next president.

HILLARY 2008

you wrote " January 27, 2008 6:46 pm ET
Why do young and intelligent support Obama?

Why do old and senile support Hillary?"

Are you sure about your statements?

I am young and my IQ =145,and I will vote for Hillary.

In all honesty, as I read the comments attached to this article I am forced to wonder; "I wonder how many of these posts have been intentionally PLANTED". It is difficult to truly trust any one or any comment in any venue. It's this terrible, feral, partisan environment holding the whole machine down, no matter your side of the aisle. I am a republican... and I truly believe he represents TRUE & Genuine change. Go Obama!

My fellow Americans:

Please lets remove our emotions and look at the basic truth. I am an independant, so listen up. BILLARY messed up collectively. William has no integreity or regard for his wife and we all know why I said that.

Hillary has no experience as far as I am concerned, WHAT ELECTED OFFICE has she had before turning her back on Arkansas? Hillary is not THATCHER. The BILLARY is a power hungry animal that needs to be slayed once and for all.

Ted Kennedy and Coroline Thank you for waking up this country. GET OUT OF THE RUT. Obama's praise for Reagan along with the most powerful endorsement of this campaign implies that we can actually have real leadership that can lead the US through all the vissisitudes that come from living in a trully global society.

Obama is not only in notion a unifier but he has proven throughout his campaign that he is able to bring those from every side of the political spectrum to his corner. Neither Clinton nor her supporters will ever be able to say, and I do mean ever.

Latinos for Obama!

Women for Obama!

Whites for Obama!

Blacks for Obama!

Asians for Obama!

Gays for Obama!

Lesbians for Obama!

USA, USA, USA!!!

No more division. I vote UNITY!! I vote OBAMA!!

Obama is a wonderful and motivating speaker, but I have yet to hear him specifically outline anything he's going to do. All I hear is "change" . We need more than just a motivational speaker leading our country. Hillary Clinton has the experience and the fortitude to straighten out George Bush's mess! Obama will get eaten alive by the Republicans in the general election.

Reelect BUSh!!! Oh wait we can't THANK GOD!!!!

It is incomprehensible to me that Americans could be stupid enough to even think about putting another INexperienced person in office (Obama). We've had one in office for the past 7 years and look what he's done! Whether or not you like Hillary Clinton, it is a fact, she is CLEARLY the most qualified on the Dem. side. She is (and I'm dead serious) our ONLY hope, people! WAKE UP!!!! This is NOT a personality contest, folks.

The far left is trying to take over the Dems like the Far right did to the Reps Neither a liberal nor a conservative will unite this country, only a centrist can. McCain and Clinton, although their parties don't let them say it, are centrists who use partisan rhetoric with centrist policies. A conservative doesn't work niether does a liberal. They and there supporters are angry or is it excited?

"HILLARY is the only one who can fight the Republicans, she is strong and intelligent! "

My dear, that is the problem. American's are tired of the divisiveness. We need a Commander in Chief who is dedicated to bringing the country together so we can effectively fight the real enemies!

Chang is a word. we need to define a good change or bad change, or it is talk or action. Change needs experience and action.

It is just funny to see how the media and some people who cannot see past their front portray Hillary. We have a competent candidate that can face the republicans because of her experience and the good work of her hand, everyone is complaining. The media too is playing race card blaming it on Bill Clinton and all they do is saying positive stuff about Obama. was is not Obama that started the whole fight during the south carolina debate? but i guess some people and the media are blind to see that. What makes me mad is the framing of every statement Bill Clinton makes. Anyway shame on you. Hmmm

Boy the discussions are really hot and debatable. For me it's Hillary all the way. I think that if Obama had been a senator for a few more years before dropping into the frying pan, I may have thought to vote for him. I really do not understand why there is so much hatred for the Clintons. Is it because he fooled around? I am sorry but that was an issue that should have been kept between him and his family. Not the nation. Do you know how many Congressmen and Senators that have affairs all the time? Give me a break. Face up people, our economy was at it's best when Clinton was in office. We had a surplus that Bush depleted within the first 6 months in office. He had us in a deficit within the first nine months of office. Oh yes, he was the "great one" for being the president at the time when our country was most vulnerable. He was fore warned about the terrorists. I am sorry folks but I have to go with a candidate that will do the best for this great nation. Obama may be in for the "change", but I am sorry, I do not believe that he is strong enough to lead right now. He has no experience. Hillary may not have that much more of experience but she does know how Washington operates and how to get things accomplished. Oh yeah, I am really tired of people talking about her voting for the war. She was misguided just like the rest of the nation. I believe deep down that she did not want this ugly war but she was lied to like everyone else. So, lets move past the PAST and lets move onto the FUTURE! Think about it folks. Wasn't it nice in the nineties. Wouldn't you like to have that same sense of security back again and to know that our country is not running in the RED again?

I am for Hillary 100%!!!!!!

People, time to calm down about race. 80% of the blacks voted for Obama, 75% of whites voted for a white candidate (Hillary/Edwars). It's a double standard to say that blacks only voted for Obama b/c he's black. Does this mean that white people did the same thing? I'm sorry to say, but religion, gender, race, age, all affect the way a person votes. Face it, these things affect a person's cultural upbringing and views on the world, so yah, they will be factors when it comes to voting. Being relatable goes hand in hand with the issues. Let's face it, Obama and Clinton are very similar on the issues. SO what are people going to look at next... how much they can relate to the candidate, and if that candidate will represent their ideals and upbringing when elected president.

Honestly, I have a lot of respect for Hillary, Obama, and Romney. Not because I agree with all their platforms, but they are brave enough to challenge the status quo. Not only do they have to deal with the same criticisms as "traditional" (ie W.A.S.P. male), but they have to deal with people's ignorance. This whole thing about questioning Obama's race is stupid (is he too black? not black enough? is he muslim? radical separatist Christain? etc); the gossip about Clinton crying to get female votes is stupid; and Romney having to defend his faith is stupid.

Give these candidates some credit for having to put up with this mess.

See.... I am BLACK person!!!! If Obama wins then I will vote for REPUBLICANS !
I love Hillary! no matter what people think of her.... Good luck Hillary!

LADYMARY-WHAT A SHAMEFUL INDIVIDUAL YOU ARE! YOU WOULD RATHER VOTE BUSH THE THIRD TIME RATHER THAN VOTING HILLARY? IT'S THE SLEASIEST CONTENTION I HAVE EVER SEEN! NOT EVEN DIEHARD REPUBLICANS, WHOEVER STILL HAVE AN OUNCE OF CONSCIENCE, DARE SAY ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS . HOW DESPICABLE YOU ARE TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE LAST 7 YEARS UNDER BUSH!!

I am so proud of Hillary and Bill. The media and senior democrats are turning against them and they are continuing to show through leadership and toughness. Once they win the nomination and ultimately the presidency, they can look back and see how easily so many desereted them just for the pop culture candidate. And I hope they work to get this nation back on track.

American media and commentators are doing great harm to race relations by framign everythign Bill Clinton says as racist. I never thought I would see such immaturity in the media.

Is it so wrong for a husband to want to campaign in the ghtettos and streets for his wife even if that husband was a former President?

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.

The WSJ editorial today said what no else is willing to say "are the Clintons closet racists?" The point was made that if a Republican candidate made any of Bill's comments, everyone would be screaming racist at the top of their lungs. Why doesn't Bill get the same treatment? Is it possible that he is really a good ole boy from the south? As a self-proclaimed Bubba, is it possible that he pulled the wool over the eyes of a critical segement of our society (African Americans) in order to get elected. We all know that he is one of the greatest political manipulators we've ever seen. As a former President, he should be held to a higher standard than other politicians. Instead, the bar has been lowered for him. Is he a racist? I guess it depends on how you define 'is'.

take a deep breath and kick you two out of AMERICA !!! No Monarchy's HERE,

GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Hillary!!!!

LET ME TELL YOU WHAT IS CHANGE--
–REPLACE ALL THE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS,
–REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH THROUGH PROGRESSIVE TAXATION,
–GET EVERYONE OUT OF WELFARE,
–DECENT AND WELL-PAYING JOBS FOR EVERY AMERICAN,
–REPRESENTATION PROPORTIONATELY FOR EACH ETHNIC GROUP,
–ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE,
–MAKE OUR ELECTION ONE-MAN-ONE-VOTE,
–EQUAL WORK/PAY FOR MEN AND WOMEN,
–EXPEL ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, PUNISH ALL EMPLOYERS WHO EMPLOY ILLEGALS AND SEAL OUR BORDERS FROM NORTH TO SOUTH,

MORE AND MORE-–WILL OBAMA BE AUDACIOUS ENOUGH TO ADVANCE THESE CAUSES IN HIS FIELD OF DREAMS?

DON'T GIVE ME MORE CRAP IF YOU JUST TALKS THE TALKS! STOP WEAVING MORE PIPE DREAMS INTO THE HEADS OF POOR AMERICANS WHO HAVE BEEN FOOLED FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS. THE WHOLE COUNTRY WILL REVOLT AGAINST YOU IF YOU FAIL TO DELIVER YOUR CAMPAIGN PROMISES!

Hillary would make a good member of a Presidential cabinet, say Attorney General, but not president. Hillary has no experience of being in a position of accountability. The only time Hillary was accountable for policy was the HillaryCare failure of 1993. And even then, she blamed Bill Clinton. All the Hillary supporters who keep touting Hillary's experience are speaking the truth of one thing, THAT HILLARY IS EXPERIENCED... AT BEING ATTACKED BY AND OF ATTACKING REPUBLICANS. America is tired of the poltics of fear and personal destruction. This is what Hillary and Bill represent, similiar to GW Bush.

Barack Hussein Obama will be walking toward the "LOSER'S EXIT" at the end of the day on Feb 5th.

In the meantime...I think it's great to see all of these losers (Kerry, Kennedy, etc) end their political careers by trying to stop a Clinton in the Oval Office in '08.

Kwaty,

Maybe you have not seen the picture with the Clintons and that land lord'. Ask where some of their money came from then repost

What turned me against the Clintons is when Bill Clinton said on national TV in Nevada that the spanish workers were not allowed to vote for Hilary. I believe that this was a tactic by Bill Clinton to make Obama look bad. If it was true, Bill, prove it, don't just make a statement. They will say anything to make someone look bad. Shame on you Bill Clinton and shame on you Hilary Clinton to allow this to happen. You are as much responsible as Bill is since you are letting him speek for you. SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kennedy....WOW....a way to step into the spotlight. It would have been "no big deal" had Kennedy endorses Hillary Clinton....but by throwing his support to Obama...Kennedy makes the news!

Kennedy = Loser

I think what Bill is doing is motivated by a deep commitment to land himself back in power. The Clinton's 'commitment' to each other is a farce. It extends only as far as necessary to win political office.

If we stand back and view the larger picture we will once again see a woman who"stands by her man". Only this time the prize is the Presidency. If it weren't so important it would be funny.

Just tired of the Clinton/Bush families and dynasties. There really is no difference between either.

Simply put....if Barack Obama were white....he would have finished 3rd behind Clinton and Edwards in South Carolina.

Black Carolina...eerrr...I mean...South Carolina voted for a "brother".

Funny....but with Bill and Hillary fighting for minorities for over two decades....the nicely friendly BLACK FOLKS would rather cast their vote for someone who is involved with corrupt politics in Illinois and has no real record of change despite all his rhetoric. Oh...that's right...HE'S BLACK.

If the nice BLAC K FOLKS would have looked at the records of each candidate instead of the COLOR OF THEIR SKIN...and if Edwards, who has not chance whatsoever, had dropped out...Hillary Clinton would have EASILY won South Carolina.

As it stands...Hillary is NOT BLACK and therefore Black Carolina was NEVER going to be a win.

What do you expect from a state where Jesse Jackson won....?

GO AWAY OBAMA-YOU HAVE IMSPIRED TOO MANY DREAMERS WHO WILL SINK OUR COUNTRY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ATLANTIC! PUTTING OBAMA AT THE HELM IS LIKE MAKING HIM THE CAPTAIN OF THE TITANIC.

GO AWAY OBAMA 08!!

I am absolutely appalled at CNN!!! Your bias is disgusting!! You are unworthy of being called newscasters. I refuse to tune in for the duration of the election. Your criticisms of the Clintons never stops. Your praise of Obama is overwhelming. Is that what you call unbiased reporting?

Bill Clinton wants back in office to move his own agenda....we've had enough. As an educated black woman I am clearly offended that anyone would refer to Bill Clinton as the First Black anything. He has been racially insentive through his campaign for president. You know since....its really him not Hillary running for the White House. Let's have some real change, someone who can bring fundamental change....not this washed up lady. I don't trust her!

Is that all she can come up with about her husband's bad behavior: "everyone needs to just take a deep breath?" There she goes again, not taking responsibility and insinuating that those who are calling for Bill to back off are just whining. That comment is quite belittling to those that speak out and/or disagree with her or her husband. If she gets elected, this is what she'll continue to do...be out of touch with what other people really think and only listen to herself, chastising and rolling over people in her way.

Do you really want this kind of leadership in the White house?

"A cow does not know the worth of his tail ontil it's cut off" Believe this or not a year from now the same people that is crying crucify the Clintons now, will also cry if we have known we would voted her. I write this comment after taking periscopix view of all the candidate within democratic party.I am a black man from Nigeria and i tell you the truth about all the candidate, amongst the whole of them, Hillary clinton is undisputable the best, having the experience, the forthsight and highly spirited and louable program which will undoubtably create the changes America desire .These tell it all that she is ready to make a change and not the speech which Barack Obama is talking about,without evidences to backup up. Being the first woman presidentical aspirant that is so motiviated and fired up and ready to do wonders, is a testimony to the fact that she is an icon to make a better president compare to others.Obama should wait for his time. "There is no captain on earth that can stop an ideal whose time has come.

I believe being a successful president only requires two skills:

1. Promote 100% sound policy. This involves having a team of really, really smart people to help you really dive into the issues and emerge with sound directions to deal with them.

2. Inspire. This is how you get #1 done. You persuade/negotiate by inspiring colleagues in Washington, constituents throughout the U.S., and the world beyond.

It's actually pretty easy to do #1 right - just hire well. (except for George W. Bush, who managed to botch this with Rumsfeld and countless others)

As for #2, you have to be born with it; you have to have the power of the word, and of eloquence. And, you have to have it deep inside your heart; your motivations have to be clean and pure, and you have to want to be president because you want to help this country, and not because you think it'd be cool to be president.

Now ask yourselves, which nominees (republican or democratic) have these qualities? Then go out and vote!

-HC

Everyone should vote and vote your consicious. I want a change in this system and I can't see it with Bush. The only Republican I think this country can take in these bad times could be McCain. But if we all came together we would not have to settle for the lesser of two evils but the best and that very well could be a Obama/Edwards or Edwards/Obama ticket. Why can't we try something new? I would like to see all Americans with health insurance and a fair tax for everyone. To make this happen we all have to come together and unite as one to achieve this common goal. Let's do it!

Here it is: Obama's new slogan ...PAST vs DEEP PAST!!!....
Good Luck America, we are really mowing forward with the Kennedy's Dynasty help.

It's hard to believe how people are so easily swayed by style over substance. In 2000, America picked 'nice-guy' George Bush over 'boring' Al Gore. That worked great, didn't it? And now, Obama with his sermonizing about 'hope' and 'unity' has gotten everyone weak in the knees. Wake up America! We don't need an entertainer in the White House, we need a serious person with an ability to get things done. Bill Clinton may have his faults, but he was an effective President. Talking about unity, don't forget the work he has done with George H. W. Bush. I don't want a President who's a saint – look what happened to poor Jimmy Carter. We need someone who's tough and canny and manipulative – yeah, that's the way things get done in politics.

Its a human thing protecting your loveone no matter what , no body is perfect but im sure that hillary clinton will fight and stand for the american people... go go hillary..................

Nita...Madeline Albright....Condaliza Rice....all women in HIGH positions dealing with the middle east. Hillary will be fine

Anyone who thinks "it's over" for Hilliary underestimate her political prowess and that of her organization. It takes 2094 delegates for the nomination-this thing is far from over, and no one should count her out at this point, especially the rabid,right-wing talk show hosts(e.g. Hannity) who cower at the prospect of facing her in November.

Just like some of that Crap that comes to you in your email that is totally false or taken out of context, people still forward it without bothering to verify if it is true or false.
People keep saying 'Mean Spirited, Racist and other similar comments about Hillary and Bill without bothering to check on what they actually said.
You just forward it or repeat it without having heard for your self what was actually said. Give me a break.
If you say ANYTHING about Obama it's racist or mean spirited, but if you say anything negative about Hillary or Bill it's GO Man Go.
Gender bashing is alright I guess. I have seen the pictures and articles that depect Hillary is an unfavorable light. Well you make a doll nut cracker out of Obama's likeness and see where that lands you. Or publish a distorted picture of him in some compromising way and you will wind up in court or worse.
I know it's election time and folks get emotional about it, but lets be fair and not go beyond into the hate world. OK. Stick to the FACTS.

This is ridiculous. Everybody is ridiculing Hillary, and although she is a bit of a sleezeball, she's nowhere near as bad a Romney or Rudy. And I see many of you referring to Bill Clinton scandals as if the Bush scandals do not COMPLETELY dwarf the Clinton ones in numbers and in magnitude.

Bill didn't even inhale, now Hillary's telling us to take a deep breath?

This is a very exciting election, because it is early and people are already so involved! It's amazing to see so many people dedicated to making our country better.

However, it is confusing to me to see people claiming Barack Obama does not have enough "experience" to be president. First, do we really want someone with a lot of "Washington" experience in the White House? I'm not so sure the same old way of doing things is working for us right now!

Also, executive experience and legislative experience are two different things. Our founding fathers created three different branches of government to be just that- different. The only way any candidate would have the proper "experience" would be if they had already been elected president and were up for re-election.

Obama is a great speaker no denying that but I have not really heard anyhing that he says he will do he is just a great speaker and inspires people but what will he do? I have only heard on the debates a little he talks after the other candidates and basically says the same thing as they do but on the campaign trail I personally have not heard anything except saying we need a change. NO DO WE REALLY?

Can't wait to see SUPER TUESDAY
I think Hillary will win on that day
GO HILLARY

Yes, take a big breath and think!

If you think Bill Clinton was over the top, watch Ted Kennedy. This endorsement is no surprise. Obama began listening to Big Ted a year ago.

The male establishment in Washington will do anything to keep a woman out!

Barack isn't ready to be president at this time, but he would be easy to manipulate. A vote Obama is a vote for the same old games in Washington. Don't worry about it though because if Barack is the nominee, the Republicans will be back in the White House.
What will the campaign killers do now?

well i guess you do have to try to defend him even if he is wrong. do you feel the nomination sliiping away? a few more wins like south carolina and both clintons will be history and that will be good for the country. james

I believe Hillary should direct Bill to tone it down immediately or risk losing long time supporters.

Dave

Hillary can take all the deep breaths she wants, but CHANGE is in the wind and it's spelled O B A M A! She had her 8 years with Bill. It's time for the old-style divisive politics AND politicians like the Clintons to exit the stage.

It's over Hillary. Face it.

I think it is shameful the way the media is able to manipulate our election. They just spin and spin until it sounds the way they want it too. Obama is a big mistake!!! Hillary is tried and the candidate for the general election. Obama's pep rally will not go very far against the republicans in November.

IF HILLERY IS SO STRONG AND INDEPENDENT, WHY DOES SHE NEED HER HUSBAND TO FIGHT HER BATTLES?

CLINTON HAS DONE NOTHING FOR NY AND WILL DO NOTHING FOR THIS COUNTRY OTHER THAN NIRE SCADALS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND I'M SURE HER HUSBAND WON'T BE ABLE TO KEEP HIS FLY ZIPPED AND MORE THAN HIS MOUTH.

I WOULD VOTE FOR BUSH'S THIRD TERM, BEFORE HILLERY'S FIRST AND BILL'S THIRD. OH DEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I MUST BE PART OF THE "VAST RIGHT WING CONSPIRACY"

ACTUALLY i AM A WHITE WOMAN REGISTERED INDEPENDENT.

I SEE HILLERY SUPPORTERS HAVING THE PHILOSOPHY OF "BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW'.

media is biased against Hillary. Younger eople like change. But, I like to take the country in the right direction based on analogy, previous performance, , and not based on hopes and promises that later cannot be accomplished.

GO HILLARY!!! I don't care what the media says about you, I don't care what the bloggers write about you, You got my vote!

I hope that with all the media and internet coverage – mostly partial and looking for the negatives, that we will have more than 50% participation of qualified voters participate. Nothing in this campaign so far is any different from campaigns of the past – despite all the rhetoric for change. On "day one" none of the lobbyists, the big interests, the pundits or politicians on either side are going to step aside and let the new president immediately install all the promises made during candidacy – no matter who wins the election. It will take knowledge of the process and unpopular compromises to get it done.

I'm an african-american woman that has voted republican for several years. Out of the deepest concerns of our country I will be voting democrat this year and yes, I'm concerned about taxes (being in the upper income percentile). Several people have told me to support HRC as she would be the first female president or vote Obama as the first african-american president. Based on my strong family beliefs and the desire to see a new era in american history, I will proudly vote for Obama. There is some uneasiness within me to support HRC as it feels that my vote will also be going towards the support of her husband Bill. When one is a leader there is a huge responsibility to be a role model. I feel that Obama has the leadership qualities that other countries would admire. Many people have complained about the Bush family dynasty and yet we are considering letting another family take control of the White House? When will we the people take control of this country? The old way of doing things are clearly night working. One of the biggest resistance to change is breaking out of the norm of doing things differently. Bill was a very charming president which made him likeable across all races. I resent the fact that many african americans call him the "the first black president". My vote for Obama is not about race – it is about the right person, having the right plan with fresh ideas!

ahhh. Your right. A deep breath. Feels good. Your still not getting my vote!

Obama is the future; The Clinton's are the past!

Obama 08

I wish Bob Schieffer would have retorted back to Hillary..."I'm not asking you about the other two candidates spouses, I'm only asking you about yours so kindly respond to that please. I am getting a clearer pic of Hillary who I was adamantly supporting. It's not one I care for.

The majority of posts on this tread are so entertaining to read.

Democratics tearing each other a part. Meanwhile, the Republican's just keep plugging along and will probably end-up winning another election because they are united and always support each other.

Everyone (Republicans included) understood that 2008 was Hillary's Year to Run for President. Then, Obama decides to run and instead of the DNC saying, wait your time is not now, they support his run. What happens, you have bitterly divided Democrats.

Honestly, the DNC is so stupid.... look at what they have created.

I'm a Republican and there is no way that Mr. Obama can beat a Republican candidate in November. That is just not going to happen.

Hillary I'm sorry sweetie, but I think I'm abandoning your ship. You have really begun to make us (women) look weak.

Obama (or Edwards) in '08

Why is the media not mentioning that Hillary is the only one on the ballot in Florida??? Of COURSE she'll win... it's almost laughable of her to try to squeeze any real momentum out of michigan and florida, where she is running against only "undecided" and yet still feels the need to campaign hard to win lol...

Hillary never ceases to amaze me. She's strong and getting stronger each day. Apart from whatever label attached to the presidential candidates, Hillary is the best qualified for US prez 2008. White House, here she comes!

I'm so sick of the name "Obama" I can't stand it!!!!!
Stay in there Hillary, keep fighting. We could figure that SC would go the way it did anyway, so now it's up to the other states to get you in there.
I wish all these "foul" mouthed people would shut up. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything. The news media twist so much of the truth around half the people don't know what is factual. But I tell you one thing, if Obama is the one that gets the nomination, I will not vote for him.

I have a question that no one has seemed to bring up. Given the roles that women play in the middle east how will Hillary Clinton have any influence in dealing with them. I really doubt they will be willing to negoiate with a woman, which seems to me to be vital during the times we are living.

nita

It should be evident by now that Obama is getting the "anyone but Clinton" vote and McCain is getting the "anyone but Romney vote".

So Hillary Clinton now tells us we need to take a deep breath...well I've got news for her..her breath is bad.

We should elect Hillary as a president, she would be a great canidate that all the people could push around and she would take it, just like when she sat around when her husband cheated on her in the highest office in the land. Wow, what backbone, that's who i want running the country.

No matter what, endorsements will not work for us. We believe in what candidate can bring to the table. Experience will definitely count and Hillary has it. If Obama wins, I'm pretty sure he will just be eaten alive by the Republicans, Romney or Mc Cain, then, a Republican president will be there for another 8 yrs. If this happens, we will be in misery. HILLARY is the only one who can fight the Republicans, she is strong and intelligent! She is the only candidate for this race!

I need a change – a change from the same old contentless rhetoric that Obama keeps pumping out.

It is mindless pap for those who are easily swayed and influenced.

The same mindless pap about unity that Bush used in 2000.

The same mindless pap that Tony Blair used in Britain in 1997 – Americans don't fall into the trap taht we Bristich did and elect someone who had more style than substance. At least check what all the candidates have to say than be fooled by honeyed words.

Wake up people! Can’t you see that the conservative backed press is out to destroy the chances of the Democrats in November? The press is creating the controversy exhibited by all your comments? It’s the press creating the race/gender etc issues and you all are falling into the trap. It’s the press stupid!!!!

If the Democrats loose the general election they have only themselves to blame.

Wow! Major campaign fundraiser of Obama and friend of 20 years was ARRESTED by the FBI.........that is HUGE!!!!!!!

Yes, I sick of you Obama supporters who resort to name calling. The Obama campaign is not so inocent by far. Experience does count and the issues does matters. Making statements that you want change is different than delivering change.

I am a black person as stated many times on this BLOG. I reviewed the results of the South Carolina Primary and sorry to say 81% of the people voted for Senator Obama was African-American. It does appear that African-Americans voted for Obama on the bases of being black and that is a fact. Obama can not win the presidency, even if he win the presidential nomination for the simple fact that he only recieved 24% of the white vote. Look at it in terms if South Carolina was all white; he would have lost because 24% of the white vote is not enough.

The media which is corporate America wants Obama to win. They know, he will not win against any Republican for the Presidential campaign. This is the sole reason they are bashing Senator Hillary Clinton; they know if she wins the primary campaign, they do not have a prayer in hail to win. The truth is the truth, the people in South Carolina voted for Obama because he is a black man; look at the statistics.

Hillary 08

I agree with Carol, it was the media calling the New Hampshire voters racists because the Senator Clinton won the primary. The media are the ones that has injected race into the campaigns and not the Clinton's. Yes, Obama does wants it both ways; and he cannot have is Ice cream and cake too.

I have followed this US primaries like never before. it is the most exicting primaries in the history of America. Honestly i never gave Barack Obama a chance at the primaries.My tthinking was that his skin color was is worst enemy. but after the IOWA Caucaus i realised that truely American's wants change. they eagerly want something new and fresh. new direction and new way of governance. they are not interested in skin color anymore. I listen to Obama in one of CNN interveviews. Truely i now understand why Americans want him at the Oval office in 2009. My prediction is that if Hilary wins the democrat primaries..the republican will win the 2008 Election...

Lawrence

Obama can not win a general election as a left wing liberal aligned with Kennedy and Kerry.

Hillary is a peace maker and can win

Carol,

Do you take offense to Hillary continually invoking gender or is that double standard ok with you?

The Kennedys just officially endorsed Obama! WOW! This is HUGE! Ted Kennedy in some many words called Bill Clinton a liar. Oh boy! It's on now!

I'm so pumped up! I think it's time to make another Obama donation.

OBAMA in 08!

Jones,

CNN was covering the S.C. primary. Obama spoke about that. Edwards spoke about that. Hillary, in Tennesse, congratulated Obama and then did not address S.C. That is why her entire speech was not covered.

It is amazing how you delete those responses you disagree with

Obama/Edwards against McCain/Romney in November with the Dems winning in a landslide. This country is ready for a new direction and those two can deliver. If Hillary doesn't destroy the entire party before May.

Joe, SoCal – no Joe I am not truly stupid nor mentally challenged. I listened as all the pundits tried to explain her win in the NH primary when all they did for a week is bash Senator Clinton. Then, they decided that the NH voters were closet racists and they all flew with that afterwards – that is a fact. Like one blogger said earlier – Obama wants it both ways – he goes out with a different dialect when he is trying to stir the crowd sounding like MLK. No Clinton is a racist. It just isn't so. But we are quite clear that there are a lot of mysogenists in the crowd.

Hillary '08 and '12.

Barack Obama is the candidate of change and America needs him. Hillary is riding the coatails of her husband and his interferring is not helping her. We need a decisive pressident who will take care of Americans first while still being a diecsive President that can stand on his own two feel. Hillary is weak and needs Bill or anybody near buy to 'shore her up". The next president will have to be very strong and Independent in his decision making. This is not Hillary.

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.

Rezko, whom hillary brought up in debate, was a major contributor to the democratic national party and to Bill in 2000, and hill/bill took photos with the man.....and yet Hillary denies knowing him, at least not for " 17 years "........when matt lauer interviewed her on Jan 25....it is like twenty questions with her...what about 16 1/2 yrs??? getting warmer......

The Clintons are also on the Walmart board denying millions health care coverage while promoting universal health care coverage...very hypocritical.....

If Obama wins i will vote for a republician..........

Vote for Hillary cos you know what you get.

Obama is a wonderful orator, but I'm voting for the person with the background and experience to actually accomplish change: Hillary. She is best able to address the economy, health care, and foreign policy. We cannot afford to have another amateur running the most powerful nation on the planet.

get truth guy

January 28, 2008 12:46 pm ET

enough, Hussion Obama's supporters, you won't succeed by bad mouthing Clintons, we won't sway by your hatred words. we will stand to support American next president (first wemen prsident) till she is elected in Nov.

Above was posted by one of Hillary's supporters, is anyone surprised. Didn't someone earlier make the comment about Hillary supporters being old, senile and dumb. This poster, like his candidate for President has no common sense.

Can't spell doesn't use spell check, doesn't consult a dictionary, just doing what works best for you, definitely a Clinton supporter.

Why isn't anybody crediting GEORGE BUSH for inspiring change? I think he is the REAL reason everyone wants change. It's not like, Obama needs to tell us that we need CHANGE...it's so obvious!!

The older BIG WIGS of the Democratic Party are scrambling to STOP the return of Bill Clinton as the STAR of the party again...tee hee!!!!!!!!!!!

SO MUCH FOR CHANGE!!!!! LAUGHABLE!!!!

I heard Obama had been seeking the endorsement of Teddy since '06, when he had only been a year or so in the senate......Now, tell me if that is not being so ambitious.

GREAT WHITE NORTH! We don't care WHAT you think about our presidential race. It is NONE of YOUR business! Bill Clinton may have had a "moral" issues with his WIFE, but THAT is between HE and his WIFE. It is NOT for the public to judge nor cast the first stone!!! He was the best president the United States has had in OUR life time. He had our country on the right track within OUR borders as well as the world! We were at peace, even with CANADA, although THAT is even questionable now that we have had BUSH for 8 years!!!

Hillary is her OWN woman, she will write her OWN history, and she will make another GREAT president!!

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA!!!

It is so sad how the media is twisting statements by former President , Bill Clinton. News men like Blitzer, Dobbs. Cafferty use their position to trash people they don't like, and it is very evident the do not like the Clinton's Its not just these three men , listen to the Fox and MSNBC news They are all the same. They more than any candidate have promoted racial divide in this campaign. And another thing, Barrack Obama and Ophra started it all with their big Martin Luther King march in South Carolina and Iowa. Don't blame the Clinton's. I think the results of how the vote was divided in South Carolina is proof enough of how racially divided our country is. Again, stop blaming the Clinton's and accept the fact that one candidate is black and the other two white. We can't change their color, but everyone including the news media can look and facts and stop these slanderous and racial remarks toward anyone. It's amazing that the republicans can bash each other and news media thinks it alright, but if the democratic candidates says anything about their opponets then they are attacking the other person or being racial. WAKE UP VOTERS!!!!!!!!

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 prefered candidate doesn't make them stupid, naive or asleep. Everyone has a perfectly valid, if a bit misconcieved 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.

Jones-well said. I fully agree. the problem of this country that after 7 years of Bush, people did not learn to love each other and abandon their bigotry against the Clintons. I support Hillary wholeheartedly despite all the negative attacks. I wholeheartedly believe Hillary is driven by her love of this country. Obama might be inspiring but this country needs a pragmatist not a visionary. Hope and Change is all but hollow slogan if there is no substance to sustain it. the bottomline is, of the 3 candidates, who has the in-depth knowledge of running the government, the political savviness, wit and leadership to lead this country in the next 8 years? I don't see how Obama or Edwards has what it takes to be the next president. 8 years of Bush is bad enough, entrusting our country to an untried, untested candidate is unwise, untimely and unwarranted. period.

STUPID COMMENTS OBAMA PLAYING THE RACE CARD

HIS MOTHER WAS WHITE, HE WAS RASIED BY HIS WHITE GRANDPARENTS IN HAWAII. ALL YOU RACIST WHO ARE MAKING THE COMMENTS WE’RE ON TO YOU, WE’RE SMATER THEN YOU. WE KNOW HOW TO RESEARCH AND LOOK UP FACTS WE’RE IN THE AGE OF INTERNET YOU CANT LIE TO US OR INFLUENCE OUR MINDS. LIKE ONE OF MY OLD TIME FAVORITES “THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.”

Let us try to remember that there are 3 Democratics running for President of the United States, not just Senator Clinton & Senator Obama. I strongly suggest that you all not under estimate John Edwards; for this simple reason regardless of his record there are some who will not vote for a female nor a person of color. I have listened to the media interview people and one man flat out said "I will not vote for a black man." Which, none of us should vote for a person due to the color of their skin, but what that individual stands for. ALL will say what they will do, if elected..but when they get there...trust me they will not be able to keep all their campain promises to the American people. Yes, Obama is getting ALL the attention, honestly more than others. Most African Americans don't get out to vote until a person of color runs for office. Shreveport, LA has it's FIRST African American as Mayor and that was an election of color. There were people voting for a first time and admitted it on national TV, which says alot about how people can be narrow-minded. All candidates talk about change...well, if something were to happen to our President & Vice President the next person in line to be the President of the US is a woman (Speaker of the House). And wasn't it Bill that put the first woman on the Supreme Court? (if my memory serves me correctly). Obama said experience isn't important; well I beg a difference because IF he is elected..he will not put anyone in or on his Administrative team that does not have an education (Degree) and some strong work experience to back them up. ALL have sinned and fallen short....you know the rest. So stop putting a person down because of their past and realize that people can change. Every politician goes into office CLEAN, but once they are there; they start to get DIRTY! There is no perfect person running. It does not matter what party you stand for. The ballot will have one person from each party. So, what will you narrow minded people do IF your candidate does not make the ballot? Will you just not vote? No, silly if you want your party to win...you vote for the party regardless. NO VOTE MEANS NO VOICE! Now, I made a comment and it was not negative towards anyone nor positive. Electoral votes gets the president elected not popular votes. We are just on the 4th State and the pathway is still long. So, just watch the news and let things be as they may. The media does pick....we all know that...and sometimes they are not fair to all parties involved. So, to all who reads this message...stop being so negative towards the candidate that you don't support, just say nice things about who you support and why. This is why we as Americans can not get alone.....

Anything the Clintons say or do is viewed in a negative light. On Saturday during the coverage of the SC Primary, one commentator noted that Hillary just keeps going as she traveled to Tennessee to campaign there. And then the same commentator noted that Hillary's strength made her seem less human. If Hillary cries, she doesn't have the "balls" to be president. If she's resilient, then she's not human enough. I'm not surprised to read the comments by the Hillary Haters. They hate her for many reasons but mainly because she's smart and gutsy. She could have stayed home to bake cookies, instead she took on universal heathcare. Smart, gutsy people should be rewarded for their work. Hillary will be our next President.

At the end, Hillary will win the domination, because I don't think our country is ready to have a FIRST BLACK FAMILY. And that is life!!

HIllary is a socialist...check out the people she hangs out with...

It's time that people vote to do what is right for america, not what is right for the group they belong to.

i think obama has a lot of charm...but,...he too is a socialist...

the guy with the hair...you know edwards...he's one too!!

so, no matter who you vote for, they are going to give the country away...good going...it's a win-win situation that loses for the country.

cnn, I know you are going to read this post atleast. so stop censoring my posts carrying the truth. and please stop backing Obama for no reason. I thought only Foxnews is crazy now you just joined the Foxnews.. I know you are not going to post this..but atleast you are going to read it.

the media, instead of playing the role of the watchdogs, is mired in partisan politics. this will have tragic consequences. President Clinton's lashing of the conspiratory press is justified just as gossip reporters are entrenched to become conveyors of gossips among celebrities and more often than not create the news that don't already exist. this is what is happening to the media in this election. politics of piling on is so flagrant that I thought I was watching the Obama campaign headquarters on CNN on the night of the S. Carolina's primary. the media has shamelessly evolved into a circus for the sake of rating, vying to sacrifice neutrality and balanced views in a time so essential to our democracy. a reminder of how the media was played into the deceptive intelligence drummed up by the Bush Administration leading up to the Iraq invasion. They have become accomplice after forgoing their given responsibility to independently and critically question the obvious flaws and propaganda. what I am seeing is just another round of media frenzy in the politics of piling on. it's another tragedy in the making.

My understanding is that people should take care of people, not because they have different color or religious belief, but because they are people, humans. This is why my stomach turns when I keep hearing "the first black president" .... No one from the previous president would even use a phrase: "the first white president", when someone keeps repeating this phrase " the first black president" it is something very disturbing in it, he eliminates all other races right away just by saying this. It is not right. He is just repeating mistakes done long time ago.

Christianity calls for forgiveness, where is the forgiveness when old things keep being brought up again and again? Slavery is over, 2nd world war is over, we are going forward, not backward. Going forward means to change this racism, so far to me it is very racistic to speak mainly about the race which is in few words : first black president" - and this is done on base of skin color.

I cannot hear anymore keeping talking about black . How often we hear about latinos, indian, asian, whites? It is always black, african-american. Whenever I hear this my stomach turns. Germans screamed about purity of their race, they also killed millions of people because of this . Any racism causes pain, unright.
Any fanatism, any racism is scary. People are humans, it does not matter what color is the skin, or nationality, as long as they behave as real humans.

I just fear that if Obama will be a president, we will have reversed racism because he talks way too much about only one part in this country – which is blacks, not about the others. What he says about white women, about latinos, about asians? I think that in 21st century should not be place for racism – whichever way.
On top of everything Obama is not pure black, he is half and half. Never talks about his mother. Why? He is deviding people instead of pulling them together by constant saying the "black" part. It is not only blacks who live in this country. Slavery ended ages ago, people who came here after do not have anything to do with this dark era, so why they have to pay for it?

I had to vent it out. People need to be educated, need strong EXPERIENCED leader, not the one who brings this race thing here.

Black people think that they will have some fairy tale going on for them....well, everything people have is due to hard work, not whining. It was not given to them.

Life is about balance, fairness, caring, living in harmony - this is the ideal, but it is only on every individual to reach it, or at least to help to have the life like this. This planet is in big mess, and people will go forever with me-me-me , my race, my religion, and they lose the big insight ; "our only home we have is this planet, our only life is what we make ". They lose the touch with what is right and what is not.

If I offended someone, I am sorry. But this is how things seem to be.

Hillary Clinton is still the most qualified Democrat for the job..She has extensive experience from over the years, where Obama has limited experience and hasn't even completed one term as Senator, and most of that is campaigning..Don't vote for him just for change sake. Hillary is not Bill and will make a very positive difference in this country going forward. All Obama ever says is he's for change and never gives you realistic goals. I fear he'll get the black vote only because he's black, not because he'll be the better candidate for them. I'm not being racist, I'm being a realist.

JONES........Hillary did not have a concession speech in South Carolina. Before the SC polls close, Hillary was on a jet to Tennessee. After Obama was projected the winner in SC, the first person in the Clinton campaign to make a campaign speech/concession speech was BILL CLINTON in Missouri. I found that disturbing and insulting to the Democratic Party of SC. Hillary Clinton was making a campaign stump speech in Tennessee, not a concession speech, so i was glad CNN cut her off. If you want her campaign speeches go watch C-SPAN.

Hillary is being overshadowed by Bill Clinton and subsequently looks weaker and weaker as a stand-alone presidential candidate.

Obama in 08!

"get truth guy"

The words you are trying to spell are "WOMAN" and "PRESIDENT."

Good grief.

Obama.... the media candidate. Kind of like the cabbage patch doll, beanie babies, Big Macs, and Coke. (pun intended)

Hillary is doing a fine job self destructing all by herself but Bill is just making it worse. If she indeed wants this job she should earn it on her own merit.
The good guy/bad guy routine only hurt them. Hill & Bill need to speak to the issues and stop the personal and racial attacks. The voters don't like it at all.
The Kennedy endorsements are great news for Barack.

Hillary cannot win, even if she gets the nomination. Significant numbers of Independents and Dems are insisting that they will vote against her for McCain if he's the nominee, and her polarizing qualities will drive Reps out of the woodwork to vote against her for anyone.

Hillary supporters, it's time to jump ship if you want a Dem back in the White House in '08!!!

After CNN's election coverage of S Carolina it appears to me that the "Best Political Team on Television" have an agenda slanted in support of Barack Obama. Why else did CNN show Obama's full speech live and Edwards' full speech live - but decided to cut off Hillary Clinton's and go to commercial only a minute or two into it? Why else is Hillary Clinton's campaign discussed as if it's a joke and focused on the negatives - while Obama's and Edwards' campaigns are not treated with that same tone of disrespect? Do key people at CNN have a grudge against the Clintons? And regarding Clinton vs Obama: Make no mistake, THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE. When I was in my 20s, I did not truly get this (how could I have?). Now after a career, raising a family, and running 2 successful businesses at 41 years of age, I KNOW that I know this to be true. And SUCCESSFUL experience in leading the United States, this trumps all other qualities.... including raw intellect, including inspiring speeches. We don't need someone for whom it's their first rodeo. We need a proven commodity. We don't need someone who unfortunately doesn't know what he doesn't know. We need a team who can get the job done. I know couples who work together, as I do myself, as part of an extremely effective, cohesive husband-and-wife team. I personally have no problem with the concept and the daily realities of the benefits of TWO smart, influential, experienced, effective people with great leadership and communications skills who are aligned to the same purpose and goals– two high-performance people truly ARE better than one! As Americans, isn't it our duty to elect the Leaders who are proven through experience to be THE BEST EQUIPPED to restore America, to restore the economy, and to restore the American people's lifestyles to AT LEAST the level we were at back in 2000? (After 8 years of the Clintons' effective policies and leadership.) Is there any other candidate in the race who has been there, did that? Who has run the country – successfully? And I have no problem with someone as smart, effective, connected and experienced as the former President Clinton being a close advisor and counselor to the new President. I think it would be ideal, and that together they make a great leadership team - this time, with Hillary at the forefront, leading the changes most needed now, post-Bush era. It will take profound leadership skills and a decisive leader to effect the profound changes necessary to restore this country to where it SHOULD be. The stakes are tremendously high. Why not go with a proven high-performance success team? America should be a country that is respected and admired throughout the world. We should be a country that is an example of how a good democracy works, where the economy and living standard are such that people aspire to have the opportunities that we are blessed to have here....... Please, CNN - go back to providing the fair, balanced coverage and unbiased commentary we have come to rely on from you as you cover these presidential candidates at this important time in history.

It's too bad that the Clinton's are only interested in the well being of three Americans in their bid for a return to power.

Anyone but Billary '08!

Obama's tactics have made me so sick that if he wins the Democratic nomination, I will either stay home (if the Republican candidate is Romney) or vote for McCain if he's the Republican candidate, even though I am a life-long Democrat.

enough, Hussion Obama's supporters, you won't succeed by bad mouthing Clintons, we won't sway by your hatred words. we will stand to support American next president (first wemen prsident) till she is elected in Nov.

Hillary Clinton is WAY out there. First why does she need a man to speak for her? Bill Clinton has taken supportive spouse to a whole new level. He is not being supportive..he is running for president. Many Democratic leaders and leaders in society have come out and supported Obama. The Clintons represent the slash and burn politics of the past. I also believe many realize that a co-presidency would be dangerous. Who would be accountable? Bill makes a mistake because he is co-president and who is held accountable..given the Clinton history of deny..deny...deny... Hillary would be ultimately..but she would have plausible deniability. I didn't know....think about the dilemma with that. Our founding fathers considered co-presidents but rejected it because of the accountablity issue.

An interesting choice of words Hillary uses in describing Bill's conduct..."because of his deep commitment to me..." Not love, honor, respect...but commitment. The first three don't apply in that relationship given Bill's history. Hillary is proud of her husband the philandering ex-impeached president who has been permanently disbarred.

Don't doubt for one minute the Clintons are playing the race card...Bill compares Obama to Jessie Jackson..what he is saying is that Jessie Jackson lost the Democratic nomination although he won in SC. Why not compare Obama to Edwards..the same thing happened..no he uses Jackson. Also he is hoping to scare the white voters. When is the African American community going to get it..the Clintons are closet racists. Bill's remarks are disgusting. Obama is right...this is about the past and the future. The Clintons are the corruptible past.
Obama is like a breath of fresh air on the other hand the Clintons are like old sweat.

OBAMA...A DECENT MAN FOR A GREAT COUNTRY!

Nice Blue Dress Hillary, you borrow that from Bills Girlfriend

Hilary Clinton and Mitt Romney are simply too partisan for this country. McCain and Obama have both exemplified their willingness to work with a bipartisan approach, which I think of all reasons is the one most responsible for their arrest as favorites for their respective parties.

Obama is the real deal and an agent of change. Hillary's speeches bore me to death. It's like singing lullaby. Who wants another Bush-Clinto dynasty?

BILL CLINTONS COMMENTS ARE NOT RACIST !THE MEDIA TWISTS THEM AROUND TO MAKE THEM SO! WHEN I SEE THAT REPUBLICANS ARE ON THIS BOARD I KNOW FOR SURE THAT THEY ARE HERE PUSHING THEIR DIRTY CAMP TO GET OBAMA ON THE TICKET! FACT IS HILLARY IS STILL AHEAD IN ALL POLLS OF WHICH CNN DOES NOT POST!!!! HILLARY ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE: NY TIMES,FARMERS UNION CALIFORNIA,GOVERNOR ED RENDELL OF P.A., MAYA ANGELOU AND MANY MORE NOT EVER MENTIONED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE PEOPLE ARE NOT STUPID THEY SEE THIS MEDIA COVERAGE FOR WHAT IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HILLARY HAS EXPERIENCE AND GUTS AND IS A VERY INTELLIGENT WOMAN!!!!! SHE CAN TAKE ON REPUBLICANS AND HAS THE ABILITY TO CHANGE OUR ECONOMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VOTE HILLARY 2008

If Hillary was a "co-president" in the 90s as we are asked to give her credit for in her experience, shouldn't she not be allowed to run because of term limits? Or was that experience actually just exposure...

If you think this is bad wait until the Repubicans start swiftboating! Those of us who are older remember how John Kennedy got the nomination. MMmmmmm, a few extra votes in Illinois and a lot of maneuvering on the floor of the convention. TV is great because you can watch all of that.

The "simple math" Anna spoke of doesn't "add up". Time for CHANGE! And I STILL want to know where the 35 years of experience are! Obama 08!

I would wager that if Obama would win Florida, Billary would not want the decision to not count the democratic vote to be rescinded, what do ya think ?

What in World:

"Think big picture people, before you start commentating on the game learn the game."

I have thought about the really big picture, including what other nations worldwide are thinking and they do not support Mr. Obama.

Can nations like Isreal and others that face daily terrorist threats really afford for someone like Mr. Obama (who is not sympathic to their countries) become President of the US??

You see there is a lot more than just delegate totals to consider.

and....you stated:

"What does Ted’s endorsement do it make some of those pledge delegated question who they going cast their vote for."

No, it does not because no one takes Ted Kennedy's opinion seriously???

Need to get on the Edwards ticket to win President.

CNN – The number of comments since mine has increased greatly. Why can't I see them on my screen. Waiting to see my comment on. This is getting to be a problem for you.

Anon:

Howard Dean did not win Iowa. John Kerry did. Please inform yourself before you start making arguments.

As for the Jackson comments, how these could read as anything but a declaration that, like Jackson, Obama is just another marginal black candidate is beyond me – especially when paired with Clinton's statement that Hillary "couldn't win" South Carolina because both she and Obama were getting gender and race based votes. (SC's electorate was more than 60% female.)

But keep deluding yourself, I guess.

It will kill me if I have to vote for a Republican. I may sit this one out!

Hillary has the guts to run this country. Mega-church rhetoric is not good enough!

It is a shame that no one really called Obama on his attacks on Hillary (Walmart at the debate; his campaign smearing her in South Carolina) but the media attacked her relentlessly for her going after him on truthful things. If the media actually looked at his attacks on her as well then perhaps she would not have to be the one trying to get things calmed down.

Obama said we need a break from the "same old folks doing the same old things." Isn't Ted Kennedy one of those same old folks?

Stop drinking the Kool-Aid people. Obama is a politician just like Hillary and everyone else. They will all say anything and do nothing. They all say whatever it takes to win.

Obama's campaign is very reminiscent of Clinton's in '92. Bill Clinton energized young people and this nation 16 years ago. The country has turned on him now, but people loved him back then. Obama is no different.

I really have no problem with a woman president, as long as it isnt billary Clinton. They are truely a piece of work and the worst thing America could do would be to elect the CLINTON'S in office again.

Amen to that

It was quite obvious from the beginning who was going to win South Carolina. But I hope that the nation as a whole has more sense. Obama is not a bad guy but he will not be a good fit for the presidency. We NEED to comes to terms with this and make the right decision. Eventhough, Ted and Caroline Kennedy endorsed Obama, they are only two people who do not lives the lives that regular people live. In other words, SO WHAT!

I am not a democrat but notice that the CNN coverage is slanted toward Hillary. Even when Obama gets key endorsements and won SC, there were pictures of Hillary accompanying articles about it.

We are seeing a takeover of the Democratic party by the far left the same way the far right took the Republican party over in the early nineties. And once again the radicals are using the centrists as their springboard. Its funny how Obama is attacked yet Clinton is criticized. We are witnessing a clever use of words and basic psychology that Bush used against Gore and Kerry. People vote for the cool guy. And I emphasize guy. Look at the elections of the past fifty years. Its the packaging not the product.

In his victory speech Obama said that IOWA was a FLUKE.

Nobody had used that word before. ( It wasn't a big deal at that time. )

He knows it was a FLUKE !!! and that SC had to do with RACE !!!

Bill Clinton was right when he said that race would be a factor in SC polls. The breakdown of the result proves that. The blacks showed unity and the white vote was divided between Hillary and Edwards.

I'll vote for Obama on 2016 not 2008 we need " this country is in trouble and we need someone who has much "EXPERIENCE"
GO HILLARY !!

As long-time defenders/supporters of the Clintons, I just made an online contribution to Obama. I'm white, 39 yo female and hubby is Dem County Chair in our county in Texas. We have both had enough of the Clinton's overbearing ways for one simple reason: we dread the prospect of bracing for at least four more years of HARSH division in our schools, neighborhood cafes, and churches, that has become a "real life" reality during the Bush years (and admittedly the Clinton years). Simply put, we're just praying for a leader in our party who can work with the other side and help bring this country together. Yep, it's idealistic, but the divisiveness has been devastating to our rural Texas communities. We're looking forward to the days when folks no longer refuse to eat at a certain restaurant because "Republicans go there." It's our opinion that we need to pull together to work on the problems facing this nation and we've decided that Obama has a better chance of doing that.

I agree with Hiliary and think that everyone involved needs to take a deep breath. Mainly the media, the media has been twisting and omitting a lot of what President Clinton has said. I don't think Barack is the right man for the job at this point in his career. Right now our country is fighting a war and facing a recession, and many people want to risk electing a man that s greatest argument is he wants change. Pardon my french but hell we all want change how do you plan to change our country Mr. Obama? I think all candiates need to focus on explaining the issues and focus on letting the voters know where they stand.

As far as dirty politics that Sen Clinton is often accused of. Since the beginning of time politics has never played nice. Lets all just face facts about that. This dates back to Thomas Jefferson and his opponents running around telling people he was an devil worshipper and voting for him would mean death. The point of that is to say that in politics the object is to win nothing more nothing less. So lets all stop acting like dirty politics in not the norm because it is. Does anyone not remember Michelle saying that how can you run the white house if you can't run your own house. I think we should all be fair in our attacks and stop hating on the Clintons personal matters aside Bill Clinton was a good president.

"You know"... that phrase was found six times in seven quotes! Seems like it's her not-so-subtle way of trying to get you to agree with what she's saying. Even though you may not...you know? Don't fall for it.

Hillary is destined for doom and gloom once for all. Mr. Clinton made things worst for her. With the wave of support for Mr. Obama with hopes of hope and change. God knows what kind of change he is going to bring. Hope he is not like Mr. Bush as even Bush also did change alot.:)+

Anna, I don't want to vote for the "experience" that authorized this war in Iraq. I don't want to vote for the "experience" that leads to divisiveness and "win at all costs" politics.

It's time we move on and select a leader with good JUDGEMENT.

To everybody who supports Billary: Can somebody tell me what she stands for? or what has she done in 30 years of "experience"?
The only reason this race is close, is because she's married to Bill.
We don't want a third term for Bill Clinton.

OBAMA 08!!!!

Hillary should consider Obama as her running mate to avoid divisinon in the democratic party. He will have no opportunity to vote in the house or the senate. He will always consider him present as done 130 times during crucial voting in Chicago state senate. He consider himself as UNITER. but during crucial IRAN vote he was absent. He blame the party whip for keeping him in dark.

Go Hillary 2008

Kennedy's backing Obama? What a joke! Ted Kennedy gets away with murdering his mistress, the rest of the family , Ted included, are drunks and druggies. Talk about a deceptive and corrupt family! Goes to show you what an idiot Obama is. This combined with Obama's buddy Rezko makes for a slide down the political ladder.

This is great news for the Clinton campaign.... YIPPY!!

Unbelievable CNN!

You deleted all of my comments pro-Hillary. It is evident that you are biased, and only favoring Obama.

Shame on CNN!

Go HIllary! You are the candidate that will bring change to the present situation our country is at. Obama, all talk, is surrounding himself with the old status quo political figures in Washington. Let them just keep endorsing him – where is the change – old figures – old ways of doing business. Talk about hypocritical!!!

Keep the faith Clinton supporters.

We need someone to stand up and not be political correct and worry about hurting feelings. I want the border sealed up, stop all of the handouts, make people be more responsible for their actions, stop blamming others. STAND UP AND SUPPORT THIS COUNTRY , I WILL VOTE FOR YOU. Make this country self sufficient. Please stop recommending Hillary and Obama. They WILL NOT do these things for the country. Right now everyone wants someone other than Bush. Take a minute and see what they have to say and check out who they are. Stop the whole left wing, right wing. It is everone right now. This country is being sold out so fast and we will let it. Just watch. For instance, LOOK AT THE BORDER. It is very sad.

As a Canadian watching this campaign from an outside perspective, I must say that I am surprised that Hillary is getting as much support as she is. I did not think that many people would want another 4-8 years of the Clintons in power because, as many have already stated here, a vote for Hillary is a vote for Bill. Seems to be kind of a "back door" to the presidency for Bill that allows him to get around the term limits. If Americans want a women to be president, I would suggest they wait for someone better to come along. It will happen.

As for Obama, it is interesting to see the comments on YouTube about him. It seems that Obama has a lot of support from Europeans, Canadians and other countries who see him as best being able to raise the moral integrity of the US internationally. I must admit that I too am impressed with Obama's desire to remain above the mud slinging and try to inspire people to come together. I think Americans have a real opportunity here to make a difference in the direction thier country takes. If I could vote in your elections I would vote for Obama. The US and the world do not need anything the Clintons have to offer.

YOU GO GIRL WE ARE ALL WITH YOU.
BLACKS, WHITES, LATINAS, JEWISH, KOREANS, CHINESE, INDIANS, JAPANESE, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT RACE WE ARE WE ALL BEHIND YOU MRS. CLINTON
LADIES LETS MAKE HISTORY. VOTE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON. LETS PUT A STOP TO THIS WITCH HUNT AND THE DOUBLE STANDARD THAT IS PUT UPON WOMEN AND EQUALIZE THE PLAYING FIELD ONCE AND FOR ALL.
LETS CHANGE THE WORLD BY ELECTING THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF THE FREE WORLD.
LIKE DR. MAYA ANGELOU SAYS LETS RISE. LETS MAKE HISTORY

I really like, you know, listening to Sen Clinton speak. She is, you know, comfortable with and, you know, confident in her self and in her, you know, positions. I look forward, you know, to her becoming, you know, president and giving great, you know, confident state of the union, you know, addresses.

And Anna, great job of repeating the Clinton "experience" mantra. How about some specific examples of these experiences?

One criticism, if you are wanting people to vote for Clinton the last thing you want them to do is to use their heads. Brains are the one thing she is counting on the electorate not having if she is to win the nomination.

My fellow Americans....
Before you offer your opinions about Barack Obama's inexperience, it would be wise if you do your research and not allow spoon fed information from the media and pundits to frame your opinions. Read about his seven year record in in the Illinois Senate, read about the changes he made early in his career in Illinois, and read about his strategies to fix America in his book , "The Audacity of Hope" before you erroneously state that only he is inexperienced and uses HOPE RHETORIC. You'll be surprised that he has a plan for foreign policy, the economy, healthcare and a host of problems that plague this nation.

Too many people offer erroneous and uninformed opinions. Review the statistics about the number of white people that voted for Barack in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada before you post your blogs about what happened in South Carolina. Read the statistics about African Americans' opinions about Barack prior to the Iowa caucuses before you say that black people in South Carolina voted for Barack because he is black (he had to win over the black votes). Before you say that Hillary has more delegates, understand what a PLEDGED DELEGATE is before you make these erroneous references.

Bottom line, do your research before you offer your opinions.

OBAMA '08

First of all, it's true that Obama is NOT the first African-American to win a primary. Jesse won Michigan and South Carolina. So all this nonsense about the history of the moment is 20 years too late! And why do the Obama-Sympathizers/media think that it is racist to point out that Jesse won SC and didn't win the nomination? The smae can be said for everywhite candidate who wins a state primary and failed to win the nomination. Obama is treated with kid gloves by everyone. If anyone mentions another black person or even uses the word, they are attacked as racist. Which is it...does Obama transcend race or is he asmired in the racial politics of this country as everyone else who was raised here...oh that's right he was raised in Indonesia! If Obama can't take the battles of the primary what's he going to do if he gets the nomination and is up against the Republicans down and dirty opposition research machine?

Obama has been in elected office longer than Hillary has. What kind of experience are you talking about that Hillary has? Do you mean being married to the president? Listen, I get to sit and chat with my husband about his job...I sometimes even give him advice that he takes on professional matters. Does that mean that I can say I am more experienced to be a lawyer...because my husband is a lawyer? I don't think so. So let's just stick to the resumes...and I don't think anyone in their right mind lists "spouse of..." on their resume/CVs.

And for the person who says it's all about the delegates and that ordinary Americans don't matter, perhaps you should do some research on the democratic nomination system. The number of pledged delegates a candidate receives depends on the proportion of votes he/she wins in that particular state. Only a minority of delegates are not dependent on the popular vote (these are super delegates that are usually prominent political figures in the democratic party)

Of course all this back and forth and Obama supporters chanting "race doesn't matter" ignores the honest and hard facts. Over 55% of the turnout in SC was African American (more than it will be anywhere else) and 80% of these folks voted for Obama. To act as if race played no role at all is simply short sighted.

I think Bill Clinton is overplaying his enthusiasm. I bet he is somehow narrow minded to realize, how important the present turnout for Democratic primary is.
If his wife eventual win the nomination you will need the votes you are now tagging black votes.
Ever think about it?

Experience doesn't necessarily make you a good leader either. Having the guts to do what you know is right is a quality I regard much higher than experience. Also, knowing the difference between right and wrong is a good one, but that may be asking too much

Senator Clinton is right on the mark as to President Clinton and his efforits to help her win the top office in the land.Please continue as you are Mrs..Clinton,and don't forget to bring Gov Richordson.on as Vice President.Go-Go-Go.
Alfred Bills

I am a real Democrat. I will back the nominee of the party, no matter who that may be

I will not abandon this country again to the Republicans: our worst is better than their best!

Shame on all those "Democrat" posters who say otherwise! You are really Republicans in disquise!

I support Hillary, but if not her, then Obama or Edwards or Gore or Kerry or Kennedy or.....anyone but a Republican.

We do not fear Obama.

We just don't know how he is going to "change" the country for the better.
If some of you Obama supporters could please tell us what his plans are to change for the better please come forward and let the rest of us know about his plans.
It's just too immature to scream "we want change" without telling people what it's all about.

This is not the right time for experiments.

P. Welland wrote:
Dear Women haters. Imagine somebody male with Hilary Clinton's resume. Mr. H. Clinton would be a slam-dunk for the prez. job. The level of your hatred of her says a lot about you, and very little about her. Where is all the 'evil' she has done? There is none – and she is certainly no slicker than your average boy-candidate. So check yourself – look inside and wonder.

P. Welland: I'm not likely to change your mind on this but you're sadly mistaken. First of all, about 60 Senators have a better resume than Senator Clinton (Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein from my great state as starters). Second, about 10 women governors have a better resume than Senator Clinton (let's start first with Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas). The facts are these: Senator Clinton would not be in this race were it not for President Clinton. I don't doubt that had she chosen a different path (away from Bill) while in Law School that she would have carved out an extraordinary career for herself.

You, and other Clinton supporters, don't like it but here's the truth: people who stand on their own two feet and think with their own brain do not respect those who don't respect them. And to anyone watching the past 3 weeks, what the Clinton campaign has done is so cynical and disrespectful. Not disrespectful of Barack but disrespectful of the intelligence of voters. They think we can't see through the fancy campaign machinations. We can and we are disgusted by them. They've acted like Karl Rove.

Anna:

What experience ?? Being first lady is not experience.

My head says what I am hearing from Hillary is not as good as what I am hearing from Obama. Hillary does not have a great record of experience going for her. What great thing has she done politically ???

So, I am voting for Obama.

The Clintons in the last weeks have proved many times over what they really stand for, and that whatever they do or say cannot be trusted. And the manipulation is so overt! How stupid do they think the population is? Now Bill will be portrayed as sweet; what next. That they were obviously comfortable with allowing racial undercurrents to serve their own ends (at the expense of this nation and those who strive to bring us together) is one of their sleaziest moves. These are the last kind of people who should be trying to gain control of the Presidency.

@ Steve -
Obama cannot do what you said he can. He's the same as any of them you just don't know it cause he has no record.

I releat and this should tell you all ,something. He has NO record.

Bill has pushed Hillary in a hole. I can not see how they can stop Obama momentum after SC victory and now a big endorsement from the Kennedy. If they will try again negative attacks, people are now aware of them. They can not afford keeping quiet and watch Obama walking on skies either. The card was not played well by Bill. He better let Hillary stay on her own feet, may be and only may be it will help!

Please forgive me CNN, I heard this on American Morning. With the exception of several shows (Countdown and Abrams), MSNBC is one of the worst in misrepresenting facts and taking things out of context.

I sincerely apologize.

Go Hillary – I sure don't need to see a baby taking command of this country – we need a true leader. Bill had an excellent presidency, I made more money, health care costs were down, etc., etc.
Obama will separate this country if elected... I guess I'll turn republican if I have too.

Simple math: Obama-Just Speechs: Hillary--Experiences. How we all should vote-Experience. So Go Hillary! Our country in time of great need for experience. If we vote otherwise, our future will be many days of uncertainty and chaos. Please vote responsibly with your head and not with your heart and your ear listening to the sound of just an orator! God Bless you all!!!

Obama is a creation by the corporate media who are all paid to protect the profits of the corporations. They took a well-spoken smart, young senator with less than one term and turned him into a legend in his own time. Now the arrogant, puffed up Obama himself actually believes his own press. When Joe Scarborough and other hard nose conservative's gush over him, you know something is up. Also they are not reporting the GOP votes in the primary elections. There was a low voter turnout for GOP in Iowa and SC. What do you bet they either voted for Edwards or Obama to stop Hillary? The minute he is the Democratic nominee, the same press who is fawning over him will tear him into shreds. The GOP doesn't care if they come off as racists, so we will see what racism really looks like. This is all about the media's hatred for the Clintons. If the corporate press thought Obama could win the general election, he would have been gone a long time ago. The press has taken down the Dem front runner for the last three elctions. Think about it. The Ted Kennedy endorsement will hurt him with moderates and independents in the general election. He will be pulled to the far left which is where a lot Dems do not want to go. Some women and moderates and independents will go to McCain if he is the nominee. Women do not like how our candidate has been treated. Many are no longer excited about the race and will stay home on election day.

Lets all step back for a moment and imagine B O and HRC as president of the US confronting heads of state like Putin. You would see real experience versus a deer in headlights. You should know that there is no changing washington, whashington changes you. BO was not there long enough to realize that. So now we will vote him in as commander in training. Face it washington does not want a woman so make her a racist and run her off the ticket.

South Carolina was as much of a racially biased vote as Iowa was. All of the intelligent, educated people that can recognize honesty and courage over color or sex, stepped up and made their voices heard. END OF STORY!

Did anyone see the news on NBC this morning? President Clinton's remarks re. Jesse Jackson were in answer to a question from a spectator. This happened after President Clinton's BREAKFAST as he was leaving the restaurant on the MORNING of the 26th (BEFORE the election results). Why is the media again misrepresenting the remarks of President Clinton. It is done repeatedly and is so sad!!

Best Presiodent ever. Give em hell Bill Clinton.

How can anyone trust a republican after the last 8 years.? I know what President Clinton has done for our country and I also know how the investigations the Clintons went through proved nothing. Can we stick to the facts people. I am tired of the republician party handing away our jobs, our wealth, our childrens future and most importantly our children lives in this non-ending war! WAKE UP AND STOP POLARIZING YOURSELFS.

Are there any big pictures visionaries posting, this campaign just isn't about 08 are all of you that stupid. Hillary Clinton isn't the future of the Democratic Party, if she wins the election and becomes president she will have 4 or 8 years left of public office.

Obama is 46 yrs old, why is a black man competing for the high office and gaining endorsement and winning delegates because it's the delegates who will select the democratic nomination not bias or prejudice people. There are lots of people voting for or against someone base on gender and color; NEW FLASH it doesn’t matter its base on delegates not the popular vote. Hillary takes N.H and Nevada but Obama splits delegates in N.H and win the majority of delegates in Nevada.

Let's say Hilary gets the democratic nod but lose and that's a strong possibility especially if McCain get the Republican ticket, and if the Clinton's keep pissing of black voters who majority vote democrat unlike whites who split there votes between Reps and Dems. Then the Dem will need to run someone in 2012 it won't be Hillary let's all say it together even the dumb and ignorant it will be Obama.

American can never argue the point of popular vote versus delegates we have proven we are not responsible enough to vote on issues and not our biases.

The delegate vote is blind it’s about who can win the ticket, those who say American will never elect a black man stop the same for a women it’s not the millions of Americans making the call 2025 delegates then the electoral college will have the final word A Gore won the popular vote GWB Jr. won the office.

That why the old guard is getting behind Obama that's why Obama is winning delegates even after losing the popular vote, the fix could already be in for Hillary to take Super Tuesday but know this it won't be by a land slide when they start awarding delegates and super delegates votes it going to be tight regardless of how you voted. Even in California and New York where Hillary should rack up. Democrats need to ensure Obama, if this doesn't go well for him; he still has a shot in the future and they (Dems) want/need him to stick around. Think big picture people, before you start commentating on the game learn the game.

Hillary has 230 delegate most are pledged delegates in states that hasn’t even voted yet Obama 152 why are the people in those states going to the polls, the delegate has already, chosen for here’s but here’s the caveat. What does Ted’s endorsement do it make some of those pledge delegated question who they going cast their vote for.

Rep and Dem have short term and long term objectives Obama is definitely a long term objective of the Democratic Party.

I like her anyway.......If people don't like her why she won as senator? think about it? Woman can do everything just like her she is wonderful woman and please don't compare her to him? Because She can stood by this nation.RIght?

For someone who claims to be brilliant in vying to be President of the United States, Hillary laces every sentance in her speech with the "high school" filler "you know". Is this the best Dems can come up with?

What kind of journalism is this: "In the end, Obama won with a large majority of African-American voters, while most whites voted for Clinton or Sen. John Edwards." ??? Why bother even mentioning this if you're not going to give a full picture?

How about also mentioning the fact that Obama received a substantial amount of "white" votes (and received the most "white" votes in certain age groups). This fact suggests that even with the importance of race that the media has insinuated and encouraged (by constantly breaking down the polls along those two cultural lines) there did not seem to be the effect of turning off people of predominantly european descent from voting for Obama because he is of african descent.

I'm struck by the negligence of the US media in terms of cultural/civil issues– why is it so pertinent to break down votes into "white" and "black"?! I find it extrememly condescending in several ways. Not only does it suggest to me that you think "black" vs. "white" matters to me and the rest of America, but it also ignores the existence of so many other Americans.

You're not doing anyone a service– or justice– by providing that extra information"...believe me, I am sure the candidates know whether they are breaking through cultural barriers or not...and as for Americans, we know which way people in our own circles lean.

stop and think.

It's scary that some of you could even vote!...did any of you even graduate to Middle School? your third grade spelling is very scary....I guess, that's why we're stuck with George Bush in the White House....way to go Americans!

If there is a race component to this campaign it is surely not black America versus white America. In fact, many black Americans are so proud that this campaign has allowed us to see so many cool and colorblind white American brothers and sisters. We don't talk much about the doubts we sometimes harbor between one another and the Clintons aim to benefit from this.

However, the campaign has highlighted our collective greatness. The campaign has allowed us to see the we are only getting better. I am so proud of you. What blacks are doing is simply what we have always done. We support the party, in terms of votes better than any other group, but we want change.

What we are doing now is rejecting NOT America, NOT rejecting the party and certainly NOT rejecting whites. We are proud of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. We ARE rejecting the Washington-As-Usual Clintons. Therefore, we stood up and joined Iowa and New Hampshire and we expect the rest of you to join us as brothers, as sisters as Americans.

We love you all. We thank you. We are prepared to walk into battle with you for the America that we all want. The America of the future rather than the America of the past. Shame on the Clintons. When the Clintons turn on the most loyal democrats they are turning on you too, as we are one party. They cannot corrupt our dream and the support for OUR party. We will together move on into the future America.

YES, WE CAN!!!!

Do your homework true-blue:
First, it is called a ballot, not a bill.
Second, ALL THE CANDIDATES NAMES ARE ON THE BALLOT in Florida.
Third, Obama has broken his pledge by running ads in Florida (which is campaigning no matter how you look at it) while Clinton and Edwards have honored the agreement.
Fourth, Obama has dismissed the state of Florida and its voters in saying "Florida is just a beauty contest".
Fifth, now that he's running ads there, it appears he'd like to be a runner up in that "beauty contest".
Sixth, Obama has proven in actions and words that, if there is anyone in the race who will try to win by any means possible, it's him.

Do you, CNN, have something against my comments? Why is mine from 10:12am still waiting for moderation when later posts from others aren't. In fact, this has happened more than once to me and several never did get moderated. Did I say something wrong? Personally, I think my comment was intelligent and very non-controversial. Compared to some of the comments here, mine should take about 2 seconds to moderate and post. What's up with that? I'm very curious.

Please refer to the CNN posting policy if you have questions. Bear in mind that we receive thousands of comments and each moderator uses his/ her own judgment. Today we had over 10,000. Thank You for your patience.

I'll take 4 years or more of "CLINTON SCANDALS" over 8 years of 3,900 and counting AMERICAN LIVES BEING WASTED IN A WAR OUR president KNEW WAS BASED ON A LIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To both camp of pundits:

You come across like a twelve year old myspacer when you use all caps. I cannot believe CNN would approve such comments.

I think it's interesting that Hillary tried to claim Michigan as a victory. She won 55% of the vote in an UNCONTESTED race! Obama went up against both Clintons and John Edwards in South Carolina and he won 55% of that vote. America is speaking, Obama is the right man at the right time!

Some of you on this post are simply incredible and border line lunatics. It is perfectly fine to have opposing views and to support the candidate that you feel is better suited to be elected President of the United States. Some of you are so vile and mean-spirited and frankly sound like silly children debating over who gets to play with the ball. The personal attacks against Hillary or Barack are mind boggling since NONE OF YOU know them personally. Many of you talk about their records and don't have a clue as to what you are talking about. You couldn't site their records if your life depended on it. Why not simply discuss and debate issues and positions instead of needless personal attacks. This is an exciting time and history will be made either way, so become a part of the process to heal and to restore this nation. Stop playing into the media's drive-by attacks by innuendos and sound bites. Read and research information for yourselves before you quote sound bites and misinformation that keep flaming the fuel of division. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama & John Edwards have been extraordinary Public Servants to this nation, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE LATELY?

A lot of people have won elections by stating that they are for helping the American people and what is right for the America people... well I think its time that Politicians issues are viewed on 'The Moment of Truth'!

Then we will see who really care about the issues of the PEOPLE!

PEACE/LOVE '08

Now, ok so Hillary isn´t liked by a lot of people, fine and I think Barack Obama is great too. But think about this for a while, the country is in a mess because it has already had one inexperienced president, not that Obama is anything like Bush, but he does lack experience no matter how you look at it. Now this must be the first ever election where experience is actually a dirty word! Like Hillary or not, she does know what she wants to do and she has the experience to do it too. How about voting with your head and not your heart. Also, in the eight years Bill Clinton was president, America was well respected in the world, the economy was in good shape and there was a budget surplus....and some of you wanted to impeach him for a private matter that has nothing to do with his capabilities and is only betweeen him and his wife...just as the republicans would wanted you to react because they couldn´t find anyting valid to get rid of him. Clinton Scandals, don´t make me laugh...Bush on the other hand has done nothing than lie to the american people, invade innocent countries not in any way tied to 9/11 and whenever it suits him has curtailed and trampled upon civil rights and freedoms, funny that sounds like reasons for impeachment to me. Now there´s a scandal for you.

I planned to vote for Hillary Clinton until Bill started to take advantage of his status and make the playing field so unfair. Not only that, but look at the context and intent of his senseless and divisive words which will have a huge effect on the Democratic party in November. I'm not totally convinced that Obama is so great, but now he seems to be a better choice than Billary Clinton.

ALERT: 'Tony' Rezko Arrested at Suburban Chicago Home

are you going to post this on your homepage???...FOX and ABC have!!!!

The Clintons are conniving and manipulative. Support them if you want, but please do not be naive enough to contend that they are genuine in their sentiments. They have been and always will be driven by power and will do anything to gain more and more of it.

Bill supported his wife, so what, any loving spouse would. I am just amaze at the media and all of this Clinton-bashing. CNN has especially lost my respect for what it is doing to the Clintons. I find it very troubling that out of the so called "best political team" on the planet, every single member of this team never has anything good to say about Hillary. As an African American male, college graduate in my mid 20s, I am very fascinated with Barack, however, what the media has done and continues to do to the Clintons is very unfair by all measures. I wonder if CNN ever watches its own coverage of this campaign, because if they did, they would see how biased their coverage is against Clinton. The media is in the tank for Barack and will say any and everything to ensure a win for him.

Wonder why daughter and brother of John F. Kennedy have endorsed Obama while the son and daughter of Robert F. Kennedy have endorsed Hillary. This could be the major topic to consider in studying the racial vs. gender bias situation.

As a Republican who has never voted for a democrat in a presidential election, I will support Obama. After seeing what the "Old School" Republicans and "Old School" Democrats have failed to do over the past decade, my college age daughter and her generation deserve better.

The Clinton's are fundamentally narrcists, untruthful and a pathway to 8 more years of destructive politics. With the rest of the world ready to kick our butts, we need a unifier who will demand that all citizens(not a word you hear often enough) become educated, self supporting AND provide the infrastructure to help them accomplish this objective.

Dont fear Obama, fear the Chinese who can bury us with their work ethic and possession of your treasury bonds.

Jack January 28, 2008 10:24 am ET

Folks, dont get to excited. Obama, have not made it clear on what type of changes. The Media, is blasting the Clintons, while Obama gets all of the free ride. During Obama, speech in SC Saturday Night he took a cheap shot at the Clintons. The Media did not say one word. If Obama, luck out and win, and select Oprah, as his VP. After a few months this country would be at it worse in history.

what the hell does Oprah have to do with this...why is this always a race issue with some of you???...just cause she endorsed a guy who happens to be black for president she's takning all this flack....so if she would have endorsed Hilary everything would have been ok cause now instead of going with her heart and head she's voting based on Gender...I swear some of people have no common sense what so ever...I find it funny how your letting the Clintons hoodwink you into making this into a race issue...they would make excellent republicians..

Jeff.....your question was how do blacks continue to defend the Clintons?
I thought the Obama supporters don't play on race...Or DO they?

Only when it suets them right !!

If you were to take his color away what would you have? You would have a very green inexperienced senator standing next to you. The media has taken this race issue to a whole new level. Get a grip people, If Obama wins the nomination, Anyone of the republicans are going to have a field day. Why do you think fox news never says anything bad about him and morning Joe always ridicules the Clintons. They know Hillary would be there worst candidate to go up against. WAKE UP!

From a 'older' female Democrat! Which is worse – Having the media decide my peer group is gung-he for shrill Hill and lying Bill, or actually supporting the Clinton tag team. With her (and his) history, noone who cares about ethics and morals could ever support them again. Matter of fact, her shennigans have been far worse than his. So I will do all in my power to work for both of the other candidates. I would love to see them be the two nominees. As much as I like Edwards, he does not seem to be able to develp support. However, Obama has qualities that are not often seen. Lincolnesque! Why would anyone support half a crooked Clinton when there are two outstanding others available. And, might I add, that if she is the nominee of my party, I will vote for the Republican.

"does he have some magic wand to get past the republicans in washington?" Yes, he does. It's called the will of the people. Obama can bring the petty, bickering, baggage toting sides together more than Hillary can. Only he can achieve the mandate necessary to force change in washington. Hillary's 51%, if she gets it, would not be enough to break the gridlock. We need someone who can establish a clear majority. That is the power needed to affect change... and Obama has it.

As an American, I am ashamed of Bill Clinton's racial comments. An for those who will rather die to see someone else besides the Clintons in the White House, GET READY for Great Depression just as the republicans are now feeling because of George Bush. Don't blame no one for the results and consequences of your actions.

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 a 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.

Deny, deny, deny this stand by my ever lovin husband routine is getting really old. Hillary needs to quit telling everyone what Bill really meant by what he said. She has lost the respect and the backing of many high ranking Democrats and a lot of women like me her were willing to give her a chance to stand on her own two feet.

This is for all of you who are saying that it is wrong for Black people to support Obama, and for those of you who are being fooled by the Clinton's:

1992 Presidential Election

Source: CINDI ROSS SCOPPE, Staff Writer
President Bush got three out of every five votes cast by white people in South Carolina Tuesday. That's why he carried the state, even as Democrat Bill Clinton took nine out of 10 black votes. And that's why Democrats continue to have trouble in South Carolina. "It shows that once again the problem for the Democrats is that they cannot get a large enough minority of whites to combine with overwhelming black support," said University of

Published on November 6, 1992, Page 1A, State, The (Columbia, SC)

Folks, dont get to excited. Obama, have not made it clear on what type of changes. The Media, is blasting the Clintons, while Obama gets all of the free ride. During Obama, speech in SC Saturday Night he took a cheap shot at the Clintons. The Media did not say one word. If Obama, luck out and win, and select Oprah, as his VP. After a few months this country would be at it worse in history.

Well, in complete opposite to the media mantra and most of the commenters who hate Hillary because her name is Clinton or for some other just as irrational idea, for me Hillary is the one to take over exactly because of her experience. Bush and Cheney will be leaving such a mess in that WH and every government office that it is going to take exactly her experience to even begin the gargantuan task of fixing what hopefully has not been irreperably damaged. I have nothing against Obama, but his dream of bipartisanship and hope is not what is needed next year. It is the knowledge gained through experience of government workings etc. that is what is totally essential right now. I am sorry but someone who accelerates his political career to the highest office after just being elected to the Senate and whose wife says it is now or never again, doesn't inspire confidence in me that he is up to the job that will be demanded of him. I am not interested in the rhetoric of comparing him to MLK or JFK. Right now inspiration to me is trumped by someone who can get in there immediately and starting fixing the mess anyway she can.

I think Bill's comment's were a back handed complement, after seeing how bad his wife lost in SC. Obama campaign should in no way be compared to that of Jesse Jackson, Obama is ahead on votes and delegates, has a very large appeal and reaching people that Jesse Jackson could never reach. Look at the increase voters at every primary and caucus, Obama has create a buzz every where he been, whether he wins or loses. And he is the candidate left that was against the war.

HIllary is the strongest candidate, but unfortunately she's run a campaign based on facts and figures, not emotion. Her strategists need to find a way to tap into emotion, but I'm afraid it may be too late. Obama has excited people and when you excite people you can sell them anything, including a bag with a hole in it.

I will still vote for Hillary. She's the most qualified, has the most detailed plan and will do the most for working people. Obama will get the nomiation because people are stupid and easily duped. However, he cannot get enough white votes to win the Presidency. I don't care how many people on this board say "I'm white and I'm voting for Obama." Johnny Reb will not vote for Obama. Get ready for 4 more years of Republicans.

The sheer arrogance of Her Imperial Majesty is truly astounding. For weeks, Bill goes around shooting off his mouth in the most divisive manner, bringing up race over and over– as though it mattered– in order to mitigate their impending loss in South Carolina and now that the damage is done everyone just needs to take a "deep breath?"

Would that be the same deep breath she used to vote aye to the invasion of Iraq? The same deep breath she recently used to try and palm off the story that by doing so she was really voting for more inspections?

The lies and wrongheadedness are, in fact, breathtaking.

After eight long years, does this country really need ANOTHER haughty, lying horse's posterior (and apparently now, her loudmouthed spouse) to be it's President?

I can't believe all the people who are still for Hillary ! It's scary. Have all you
Hillary backers totally forgotten the messy 8 years of Bill's tenure ? Lies, cheating, scandals, impeachment , etc etc. She was right there with him. They are power hungry and will say and do anything to get elected. They are liars ! It will be a benefit to the rest of us if Bill continues to campaign for her. The more he says, the more people will see through them and dislike them. Now he says Obama's win in SC was similiar to Jesse Jackson's win in the 1980's. Isn't that a racist comment ?

And to the people who said SC showed that blacks voted just cause of our skin tone...go back to school place cause your education is lacking...try black people got behind him cause his message is better then a Feminst like Hilary Clinton...how dare you Clinton Supports talk about how blacks support based on race when whties been doing it since George Washingston was president...I laugh in the face of you people whoe down talk black people for doing something you idiots been doing since before we even had the right to vote in his country...when whites do it its considered just picking the better candiate when blacks do it were racist...thats why you are leaning on the Latino vote cause for some odd reason Latino's tend to side with white people..

OBAMA WILL BE THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE AND HOPEFULLY BY THE PEOPLE.AND,OPRAH DIDN,T USE MARTIN LUTHER KINGTO DIVIDE US HILLARY DID. ALSO DON,T FORGET BILL DOESN,T KNOW WHAT THE MEANING OF IS,IS.DO WE REALLY WANT TO GO THROUGH ALL OF THAT AGAIN. VOTE OBAMA.

Hillbilly folks need to get their chirping done before the February primaries. It will be over and there will be NO need ofr either of the Clintons at the convention. Go get into your hole and pull it in behind you, we have seen enough heard enough and now its time to toss in the towel. 60 years a democrat and I will vote Republican before I would vote for Hillary.

It seems most Hillary contributors are as myopic and fit the ignoramus-American stereotype perfectly. Most make comments based on spin and self-censoring journalism and none on facts or factoids.

Clinton has as much senate experience as Barack. Being somebody's spouse doesn't give you experience in their role. I suppose we can blame Skilling's wife for the Enron fiasco. Or Hillary for not capturing Bin Laden? After all, she's been making decisions with Bill?

Iowa and now SC. Obama played the White and Black card. He's the coming together of black and white people better than Bill can be.

It's fundamental.ABC.ABC.ABC.

Your right Hillary!

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

Hillary, I would take a deep breath too and rethink your divisive tactics. They have been repudiated. It is not fun and it is not politics as usual. We want and deserve something better after the Bush/Clinton wars.

No 50+ woman is going to goad me or guilt me into voting for Hillary, nor are Bill's greasy little lies and referencs to Barack's skin color. If you want my vote, get Bubba out of the picture and stand up on your own two feet. We've had enough sleaze from Karl Rove. I'm not voting for sleaze - show me something positive to vote for. Obama sure has.

I agree with Susan completely…Obama’s promise would be great if this journey was for a change to the constitution, to bring us together around a cause but his great speeches are not enough to me to qualify him for the most challenging job he is trying to get. Without looking at the color of their skins, you listen to Clinton and Obama, Clinton sounds more ready for the job…she has better intuition and that’s what experience and preparation teaches you. A president can always surround him/herself with a great cabinet who can do all the dirty work, give him/her all the details about any issue and s/he just needs to give a speech about it (current president is example) but so much more is needed—and all of it is wrapped up in intuition mostly –I believe that Obama will have these qualifications after more years serving in the senate doing more grind work with more committees in the senate. You just can’t sidestep the dirty work that precedes applying for this job. I am a black woman by the way who takes great offense to Cheryl’s comments that ” Obama’s BACKERS CONSIST OF CROOKS AND BLACK WOMEN WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT POLITICS”…I would hate to hear more of what that little brain of yours can muster. Unbelievable! I think that it is a shame how race is being used in this campaign. I don’t think the Clintons are racist, I think Bill Clinton said things that were mistakes in frustrated days of campaigning. The bigger picture still awaits all of us to embrace…please choose someone to support based on something other than this race baiting, pick another criteria and judge them both…we are all officially part of the problem as this goes on…I’d say stop already!!!!!

One more thing, Iowa is 95% white. Let's see how Clinton supporters can sweep that win under the rug with RACE!

Never mention the words 'time to take a deep breath'" and "Bill Clinton" in the same sentencs !

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 thier 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 candidate: ABAR – Anybody But Another Republican

Jesse Jackson won in South Carolina also, which just goes to show you where South Carolinians' heads are.

And then Jesse went on to lose – what a surprise!

How soon after she loses the primary will Hillary divorce Bubba?

Slow down, Bill....you're going to do more harm than good at this point...Let the Lady speak for herself...I now worry if you'll interfer with her judgements...nice to give advice, but not take charge...Easy does it, boy!

For those of you "shocked" that Ted and Caroline Kennedy didn't support Hillary, I encourage you to remember how intelligent both of them are.

Every politician has dirty tricks up their sleeve, so just picking on the Clinton's isn't right

Will the media just step aside and leave the Clintons alone? The ,media is not running for President, Hiliary is. Back off media with your talk, talk, talk. Arf, Arf, Arf, and bow wow, bow wow...

I still don't see Barack as Prez because I don't think folks take him seriously,he gives this delusional illusion that all he has to do is snap his fingers and Bingo, He is Jesus Christ, making water into wine, and snap, snap or his fingers and the world will change because he is the President, oh please, what a narcissistic attitude he has.

Yeah, everyone wants change, but it takes a lot of people to make change happen. It does not happen overnight. Enough of the soapbox, Obama.

Hiliary for Prez in 2008!!!

Read Paul Krugman's column today in the NYTimes about what awaits Obama if he is the nominee. The Republican attacks will make the Clintons criticism appear like mere pabulum! Instead of re-hashing all of this ad nauseum, actually compare Hillary's and Obama's positions on issues: she is much more progressive on health care, the economy, the environment than he is. Plus she actually talks about women's issues and concerns, which Obama barely mentions. I want a president who takes women's problems in the world seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, don't forget George W. promised to be a "uniter not a divider" (like Obama promises) and look what happened! Go Hillary and save us from ourselves!

Wow!! there is more hatred and racist people on this blog than in the news. Shame on all of you. Voting in this country, America (do you know where you live?) is a privillage. Why so much hatred. Did you live with any of these candidates? NO! Do you know them as well as you claim. NO! you've heard 99% of this from the media. Vote for who you want and stop being so harsh. They all want to win. Unfortunately, only one can win. Think of what you saying. Think of how you play with others lives and comments. This is not being mature is it. My vote is for Hillary, and nothing you say will ever change my mind. I too have done my homework. We all have freedom of choice in this country. My husband is for Obama. So what, it's his choice just like it's my choice to vote for Hillary. We don't fight over it, we discuss pros & cons. So do the same. Leave the race card out and vote on facts, THAT YOU KNOW AND UNDERSTAND. Americans are becoming so self-righteous and hateful. Shame on all of you.

If you want Bill running the country, then vote for Hillary. I work for a living and do not recieve handouts and I have morals. You guessed it, I am a Republican. Can you say that for the Clintons???? If you know anything about these people you will say no.

Cannot vote for Hillary now, Bill is too present and always will be. I am an independent and can't see anyone worth voting for in either party. May just have to go Republican unless McCain gets the nomination.

As a woman, I really would like to vote for a woman, but it's not Hillary's time.

We trust Formal president what he has done to our country, and what he concern all American citizen and our future. if we deeply considering our really hope, the only person can lead us for the best should be Hillary Clinton.

The districts in SC Bill campaigned in voted against her. What does that tell you?
Maybe he finally got the message since Kennedy, Kerry and Dashchle told him to knock it off. And who knows, maybe they have a staff member reading all these comments. I'm sure they will change their "strategy". You'll be hearing we're all united now.
Bill was younger than O when he first ran.
I bet soon we'll be hearing the DNC caved to Hill and will give her the Mich. FL delegates. They made the rules, she signed the rules and now will break the rules. After all, rules are for others not the Clintons.

To Wake Up Democrats – Don't let the Republicans and the Media control his one!

I am a conservative and would have to disagree with you. Beating Hillary would be a walk in the park the Clintons are by far the most crooked couple to ever occupy the White House. The Republicans would tear her and the Ex Philandeder apart.
Travel Gate, Secrets to China, Lying under Oath, NAFTA etc..... the list goes on. I am with you on wanting HillBilly as the nomination.

What ever happened to Hilliary "Rodham" Clinton? The woman who wanted to stand on her own two feet? Can it be the coattail syndrom?

God this woman is the last person I want leading our Country. The hate and lies that come out of this womans mouth is almost astounding. Also how do Blacks continue to defend the clintons, can they not see how they use them for simply there votes and how Bill is more racist in his remarks than Byrd. People wake up, these people are EVIL.

Hey folks before we get carried away , all the whites in iowa also voted heavily against the clintons, african-Americans just folowed suit! on feb 5th the rest of the country will get to do the same thing, vote obama its the past versus the future! All you hrc supporters trying to make it about race which its not, iowa with 95% white population were they being racist when they voted against the clintons too! get real folks!

Truth.

The first lady President of my wonderful country.
this is not about races or color this is about facts, the need of the whole country.
Hillary you are the best. GOD IS WITH YOU.

Patty posted: I really think that the Kenndeys are wrong to not endorse a friend as you have been to them. That is called backstabbing and it's wrong. Morally wrong.

Patty, just because your someone's friend doesn't mean you have to support everything they do. Sleeping with a friends spouse is "backstabbing" not endorsing them because you don't think they're the right person is real. Doesn't make them any less of a friend. Thats childish.

I just want to let Hillary know that she is getting the support of my family of 6 votes regardless of what a Kerry or a Kennedy thinks. We are not wavering. We have deep respect for John Kerry & Caroline and Ted Kennedy. In fact, we had the opportunity to vote for John Kerry but really I think that right now they only care for their party and their families. They don't really know the issues and real hardship of a minority in this country. Hillary and Bill Clinton are our only hope and that is why we are supporting Hillary. HILLARY, ALL THE WAY!!!

My family is Caucasian. We all voted for Obama in South Carolina. He took all but 2 counties. Go find the facts people. He didn't just win on the black vote. He stomped Clinton in this state. Not only did he get my vote but I am a registered Republican and this is the first time I have ever crossed party lines to vote for someone I believe in.

Am I the only one, or is Hillary running, not Bill? Does anybody think she would be where she is now if it wasnt for Bill? What does this say about her leadership? or lack of it for that matter. I think it is unfair that each of Obama and Edwards are running against the ClintonS, with a big S. As W. Bennett said once: 'I hope the Clintons would just go away'.

It's too late for HIllary because of Bill. He has campaigned using the phrases "our" campaign and electing "us". She has refused to distance herself from his remarks, or muzzle him in any way. Both of them must think that American want to return to the Clinton administration. Their successes, yes, but their administration, no. Lights out for Hillary.

Enough already!!! CNN needs to stop rerunning the same ol' stories. Seems CNN is trying to determine who should run for office. Sad thing is they are tearing the democratic party apart, moreso than the opponents. And many are falling for it. I've lost respect for CNN.
CNN: Time to report the REAL news and the REAL issues. Enough of the hype. Please let the people decide!

Time to hang it up Hill. Why drag out the pain an suffering your causing the country.

Stand by your man and tell the world you love him. Give him all the love you can, stand by your man!

Tammy did not sing it any better!

Why is the comment I made over 8 hours ago awaiting moderation?

Wake Up Democrats – Don't let the Republicans and the Media control his one!

You make me laugh!!!

If anyone is getting biased support to shape the general election race it would be McCain.

The Clintons are making their own bed and as a voice for turning the page I say keep spouting off Bill!

I am waiting for my many posts to come out of moderation. CNN, you used to be better at this. It seems The Clinton News Network is staying true to its name.

P Welland:

If a man with Hillary's credentials, and her win at all costs mentality came along, his name would be Karl Rove.

If a white person doesn't vote for Barack does that make them racist. Please explain to me P. how this works. I certainly don't want to be called a woman hater by you.

Hillary dear,
will you return the white house china and stuff if you get back to the white house again, I'd really like to know-

HELLO HELLO

Does it surprise anyone that Bill Clinton can't control himself ?? He never could.
His previous behavior left an indelible stain on the American people !!!!!!!!!!! and as Ronald Reagan said-paraphrased- Here he goes again!!!

I remember a young man running in 1992.

Bleh. Its all the same with you people.

Billary's politics have been nothing short of disgusting...from the false conversations to the race baiting.

I am not the biggest Barack Fan, but I am slowly going to his side by the way he is running his campaign. I love Hilary supporters claiming those Decisive Senate Term's she has had...hilarious.

They are out and howling. The ranting and raving by the anti Clinton people almost make you think that they are insane. Its alright to disagree, but do it on the issues. Talk about the their intelligences, their experience,the issues where you disagree and stop being led around by the media. They started this race thing, but time for us to move on and discuss the real issues. I am a liberal democrat, who remembers the JFK times, as I worked on his campaign, when I lived in Houston, Texas [now close to 82 years of age and a world war two veteran]. I respect Senator Kennedy's right to endorse anyone he sees fit, but I think he is dead wrong about this one. Hillary Clinton will make a great President, she loves America, she loves chrildren and people and she is a worker and she will get things done that will make all our kives better. She will end this terrible war and she will bring our troops home. Don't let this anti Clinton media tout you out of our opportunity to elect really great person to be President.

I am conflicted about Hillary Clinton. As a member of her party, I desperately WANT to like her and I want to want to vote for her. After John Kerry lost the 2004 election, I was heartbroken and watched the dedication of her husband's presidential library with nostalgic tears welling in my eyes. I longed for the days of the Clinton presidency.

But after the facts are laid on the table, I find myself despising this woman. The 'queen' of the Democratic Party–the party of equality in race, gender, religion, sexual orientation–has made a great many missteps on her way to the nomination. Obviously, she can't control her husband's mouth, but when the top female in my party of equality stoops as low as using Obama's race and his grandmother's religion as a disqualifier for president, it's opened my eyes to what the Clinton family is interested in: POWER.

Nothing more, nothing less. We've seen what dynasties can do to this country after the Bush years, and it's time to move on.

And it breaks my heart. Hillary, I really wanted to love you. I just can't.

So, if she wins the nomination, I will have to really consider (for the first time ever) whether the Republican candidate might be a better choice. The thought of it makes me shudder...not to mention what the Republicans will do to her in November. It'll be like 2004 all over again.

I'll take my chances on Obama's vision for our country. At least it won't be 'business as usual'. And the guy will probably win the presidency if Clinton doesn't succeed in destroying him.

Michael I glad you know the truth your right!!!!!!!

All you Billary lovers, you are SORRY!!

Here is a former President, a former PRESident, a FORMER PRESIDENT who is creating racial divide in this country!! HE IS A FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE USA!!

Now black people know that when a white person can't handle competition from a black man they start appealing the the white racist in this country. IT IS VERY SAD!!!

It's about time for real change, and the voters realize Hillary is NOT that. Enough with the political Bush-Clinton dynasty merry-go-round, with it's PAC & lobby money from whereever they can find it. Our entire political system is sick, and only an outsider can fix that. I'm not sure Obama can, but electing Hillary is about as radical as re-electing Bush. OBAMA '08!

Faced with the hatred of an entire generation, the Clintons are backing off a bit. It won't last. They know they cannot beat Obama on policy and vision alone. They have to go negative to win.

hillary, the battle is not over yet. i think you will be the best president of the united states. if you don't , we don't have a fighting chance.

Posts like CHERYL's should make sick and disgusted even Hillary's supporters.

let's make that throw instead of through. thanks

Hillary just let go and let Obama win he would be probably one of the best presidents we have had. You will promise the county things that will never happen. I think what Obama is saying will happen and he will move this country for the better. You are not the kind of president that i would like to see run the most powerful country in the world. You cried during the primary election, i don't think you are strong enough to control this country. I don't believe you can win. GO OBAMA!

FINALLY BILLARY! – you said something I AGREE with. You and Bill get carried away and history has shown it has happened way way way too many times! This behavior is NOT something we need in the White House. We need mature individuals able to handle their emotions and not be so weak-minded.

Obviously, the Kennedys (who know you more than any of us) understand this too – that's why they are NOT supporting you.

Wow Cheryl... WOW.

people like you are the reason the world sees us as the terrorist threat.

grow up please.

Eric in Calif.
For a black man to receive 24% of the white vote in South Carolina is more than significant.

Jim in Paris
Kinda dissing Iowans by saying they might as well be in Illinois. I'm actually from Wisconsin, is that just like being in Illinois, or folks from Missouri, or Indiana. Are they just misplaced Illinoisans. What an absolutely ridiculous statement.

It is becoming increasingly obvious that Hillary (and Bill) are turning the people off with their tactics and their feeling of entitlement to return to the White House. And people here still talk of Hillary's experience and her resume. Where's the beef? Sorry but she doesn't have it.

As for the folks accusing Obama of playing the race card, well that's revicionist history. Race barely became a topic until the Clinton's started using it, Bill's statement re Jesse Jackson was race-baiting to the nth degree. If nothing else sinks Hillary's campaign, Bill will if he doesn't shutup.

To The Co-Presidential Candidates:
All of a sudden Florida is important to you ? How transparent can a co-candidate be ?

Go Hilliary. Don't let the endorsement of Ted Kennedy through your game off. I will support you until the end. Keep your eye on the prize!

Hillary is right when she says people know what her husband has stood for. The problem is that is not a good thing. He has stood for cheating, lying, scandals, impeachment, etc. She would be better off if he stayed home and out of the public spotlight.

Some of the people on this are CRAZY!! I am in Virginia, a moderate republican state...aka a "purple" state. I talk to my moderate friends everyday and they are ready to vote for a democrat as long as that person is NOT Hillary Clinton. We just sent a democrat majority to our state legislature. I am telling you if we nominate Clinton we will LOSE!!

CNN: We've seen enough of this woman and her husband. This article has been on this site too, too long.........almost 24 HOURS! WHY? Obama WON!

You have to look at the role that the media is playing in this game of politics. The media got trashed for the sexist remarks against Hillary; although, they are still disrespecting her as a female with their sexist remarks. The media started the racist run with Obama, and are now trying to blame it on the President Bill Clinton. Therefore, instead of talking about Hillary and Obama, they trash President Bill Clinton to feel safe.

And most of your are following just as the media programmed you.

Patty January 27, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I love you Hillary. I really think that the Kenndeys are wrong to not endorse a friend as you have been to them. That is called backstabbing and it's wrong. Morally wrong.

I agree with you 100% Patty.

Go Hillary

"So, I'm really glad that he's there with me, and I think everybody just needs to take a deep breath. We need to be focusing on what's important in the lives of Americans."

Its interesting how after all what is happening around us and the world we still see people who think for the benefits of their country only knowing what their country does has an effect on the whole world...despite the good work being done by all there should be consideration giving to the whole world since we all one people...hopefuly we'll there will be a leader who will make manifest the dreams of all great activists we remember..."love and unity"...

I have tried to post comments on what actually took place in Nevada at the caucus sites and my post was removed from Politrco.com, Aol won't post it, CNN which always posts my comments will not post it as of yet. It is about the Clinton supporters behavior at caucus sites. It contains letters from people working at the sites. If you would like to read these letters just ask, myspace page is Karen
I live in Chandler AZ, have 6 granchildren, am fighting breast cancer and winning! You can find me on UTube and Facebook if you want the Letters.

I'm really disappointed in the way the media has curtailed itself to the Obama campaign's version of the facts. Kudos to CNN's even handed reporting this morning when Michelle Obama's comments were brought up. "If you can't run your own house you can't run the white house," she said. Really? And I wonder how much of the cooking and cleaning Barack does at home. Maybe Michelle should be running since she's apparently and expert home maker, and that's all you need to run the country. Unfortunatly this perspective was still marginalized by CNN and I haven't seen any other coverage that reflects it. I don't think Bill ever meant to marginalize Barack as the black candidate, but I think its fair to question the "unity" Barack brings to this contest.

You got to remember who was stumping for Obama ....Oprah! Don't blame it on the Clintons.

This was a race card played... and it worked for Obama in SC. It cracks me to see some media shots of Obama, with white people standing behind him.

Kathy,

It is a show, don't you get it that is organizer job? We have to face the reality, there is problems between white and black people. I do not think that Obama will help for that. On the other hand, beside experience and talent, Hillary is the best one for the us.
It is also too sad to see cnn best political team too close to obama, because of the minority problem.
I will not tell you go for Hillary but just think and you will see

We love you Hillary, me, my wife and my 12 months old girl

Endorsed by Senator Ted Kennedy is the kiss of death!...The most liberal man in the Senate!

It's not the Clintons who are trying to race bait, it's Obama who is quietly nodding to those who do (remember Al Sharpton was the one who told everyone that Clinton made a racial slur?) Anyone who can't see this is naive. And for someone who is trying to "unite" us – the voting is now along racial lines. Why is he trying to unite us anyway? We haven't been disunited, nor have we been hopeless. Instead we have real economic and political problems that Obama can't or won't address in any depth. Yes we can...what? He never says...

Obama No!!!!!

He reads dishonesty, inexperience, and racism (he is dividing the country again with the "race card").

HILLARY YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL THE WAY TO 2016.

Hillary is honest, experience, unbiased, and humanitarian.

I am not a fan of George W. Bush, but even he understands that the person who wants in is always the agent of change in some fashion...how else could it be?

"Vote for me!"

"I'll give you more of the same! "

However, I suppose that if the economy was in pretty good shape and most of the world was at peace and our country was still regarded as a military, industrial, economic, intellectual and moral leader in the world; we might want to have a bit more of the same.

Hillary is not Bill...but they come from a shared philosophy of government!

We need to forget, if we can (in the heat of the campaign season), the rancor that develops in contests of strong personalities, and instead, focus on the underlying truth in the competing positions.

I hear a lot about the role of race and gender in this contest, but as a person who came of age in the late 60's and early 70's, this is as much a contest of generations as it is about the issues..."out with the old...in with the new"...

My experience with the time was that we talked a pretty good game, some of us went pretty crazy in the streets and not many of us voted.

It was the anti-Nixon (anti-Ford) mania of the just experienced Watergate convulsion. I confess, I voted whole heartedly for Jimmy Carter...and 4 years later Reagan crushed him.

I see an interesting equivalence to the Bush fatigue of today. (The anti-Iraq convulsion)

I find it interesting that out of all the words attributed to Ms. Clinton, in your story above, you chose to lift the headline...

"January 27, 2008

Sen. Clinton: Time 'to take a deep breath'

Posted: 08:20 PM ET"

I think that is exactly on point..."be careful what you wish for...because you just might get it!"

If you listened to Obamas s.c. speech He says ( they are trying to boil you in oil! ).Now that IS a sick race statement.

j larry,
You gave the anti "Billary" (how cute) vote. Now take a look at the anti obama vote:
Iowa = 62% of dems voted against obama
NH = 62% of dems voted against obama
SC = 45% of dems voted against obama
Nevada = 55% of dems voted against obama

There's no reason this woman should even be running for political office. Why do people not deserve to know the truth about the Clintons? Too many people are either too lazy or not knowledgeable enough to dig up their own information about their hordes of scandals.

Start asking questions! Ask Hillary/Bill to explain the missing 120 pages of the Barret Report or why the Saudis are their number one foreign (and possibly even overall) contributor... the only other candidates that have received so much from them are the Bushes! Those are just the first two questions. If you don't ask them NOW, the Republicans will ask in November and tear the Clintons to shreds. That is if they don't self-destruct with their horribly dirty campaigning first. I hope Barack can keep it clean and overcome.

PLEASE, WAKE UP PEOPLE. The Clintons are the polar OPPOSITE to what they show on stage. She stands absolutely no chance of defeating the Republicans. They have a vault of not only election-run-ruining evidence but information that could easily (AND SHOULD) land them both in jail. Bill is playing such a close part in this election that all of his skeletons will be called into play as well...

Hillary Clinton is not stupid, and is not a liar. She would make a good president.
Unfortunate for her, a man came along, who will be unbeatable. This nation to this day is grieving JFK, and Barack will win with a landslide in the general elections..he has that special personal quality, that's so hard to pinpoint, but it's a quality that is unresistable. Great men don't come along very often..and Barack Obama is a great man..Thank you

Can we please stop focusing on race and gender and spouses and get back to what actually matters? The candidate has to be ready and able to lead. By this most important measure, Clinton whallops Obama. This is NOT the civil rights movement. The real issues facing our country are energy independence and war! Obama is the feel good, harken-back-to-Kennedy (note endorsements from the past) candidate. However, he is not the strongest leader. At the end of the day, you're not feelin' much change if you're being bombed by Iran.

Clinton '08

To "Jim,. American in Paris" I couldn't agree with you more. I hope you'll get a chance to vote. You are sensible. We need more peopple like you over here who hvae the ability to discern for themselves instead of just swallowing what they are told. I am shocked that the people who are charges with electing the president of the free world would be so naive and nonchalant!

Look what Eric said again...

"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

"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

… now, I wonder why he got only a fraction of the white vote in SC…

PLAYING THE RACE CARD OBAMA????

Hillary 08!!!

Obama is playing this race card and the Media is going right along with it. You Obama cult members are sad. Why do you believe someone with no results? He voted present over 130 times and had 5 votes that he voted for the wrong thing? WTH? Come on.

HILLARY 08!!!

I think Senator Clinton needs to "take a breath" and disappear from the political scene for a while. Yes, we all know what Clinton stood for in light of national white house scandal some eight years ago. And honestly, do you see the spouses of other candidates rocketing forward to slander other candidates? Clinton [Bill] should learn to shut up and let his wife fight her own battles.. surely she has enough experience from fighting all of his.

To "Jim, American in Paris"

You stated, "It was sad to see Americans vote on color only. Everyone knows that this is exactly what happened!"

Well, you are truly are ignorant my friend. Myself and many other white folks here in South Carolina voted for Barack too. It's not about race. There are simply too many narrow minded people out there who are intent on making it out to be a vote on race in South Carolina. If you look at the analyses, he won here across demographics.

If you believe that America is still a racist country as apparently Jim (American in Paris) and the Clinton's do, then Obama cannot win.

If you're ready for America to move beyond race, then it's time for Obama. In fact I'd say we're overdue!

It the Republicans are really afraid of running against Obama, why are so many conservative journalists spending so much time attacking Clinton? How come we don't see them attacking Obama? Even as Clinton's poll numbers have been falling, why do we see the continual attacks from the right? Why aren't the Republicans focusing their attacks on the candidate they fear the most in a general election? Or, are they?

You can tell Hill's scripted answers vs. unscripted. Scripted sounds normal, unscripted. You know, ......you know,......you know......... and a few um's for good measure.

Mae: I think he's a little busy to read your love letter posted on a CNN blog.

Just say no to dynasty rule!!!.......It's time for real change.

"I just want to vote for the person most likely to win" – Pathetic.

As an American who's right to vote has been protected by people who have died for it, that's a pitifu, pathetic thing to vote for. You should vote for the BEST PERSON, not the one most likely to win.

Pathetic.

Dear South Carolina:
You showed the whole country that regardless of the experience that Clinton has and the inexperience that Obama has that race is the only thing that matters to you. What a shame that in this day and time that you would spout about social justice for all and then turn around and vote for race only. 81 % = race is the only thing that matters to you.

If you really cared about this country and what is happening the total should have reflected that, but as it is the only thing that you accomplished was showing everyone that you really don't care about the problems, you only care about the color.
Shame on you

Joe, SoCal – no Joe I am not truly stupid nor mentally challenged. I listened as all the pundits tried to explain her win in the NH primary when all they did for a week is bash Senator Clinton. Then, they decided that the NH voters were closet racists and they all flew with that afterwards – that is a fact. Like one blogger said earlier – Obama wants it both ways – he goes out with a different dialect when he is trying to stir the crowd sounding like MLK. No Clinton is a racist. It just isn't so. But we are quite clear that there are a lot of mysogenists in the crowd.

Hillary '08 and '12.

Everyone in this primary contention is playing politics even the Obama camp. They are all politicians and each will do anything or say anything to win your vote. As for the racial positioning of each of the candidates both are playing games and its a shame that most voters out here are fall and even defend it for whomever their candidate is. Bill has a right to campaign for his wife... what if Oprah and other mega stars do... wouldn't it be odd if he didn't. Both are being negative to each other... voters should stop supporting candidates for likeability and more for whom do they think will at the very least be able to beat a republican in the election and if you are really idealistic who will do the best job.

sounds like an excuse. attack a good man and if it doesn't work, blame the situation rather than saying "we were wrong". is this the "change" we're going to see in washington? i hope not. the clinton's are in it for themselves. they will do anything to win this election. most candidates are in it for the USA, the clinton's are in it for US. it's fortunate that americans can see through it. i tip my hat to SC for seeing through it. i'm looking forward for the rest of our country to see through in on super tuesday.

"Wonam Haters"? Yeah, Sure, I guess that's why Nancy Pelosi is in charge of the senate – because the Dems hate women so much, right? It's not woman hating – It's Hillary Clinton hating. Look at her past, her record, and all the Clinton scandals. "Those who don't learn history are doomed to repeat it."

I was actually a Clinton supporter and I was fudgy on the whole race baiting thing...Until the Jesse Jackson comment. I have been thinking about the fact that 2 political families have ran this country for 20 yrs. Maybe even 28 yrs if Hillary wins and its nauseating. There is no one else that has a chance only Bush, Clinton, Bush then Clinton? I am so turned of that I would now hold my nose and vote for even Romney to vote against the Clinton's. If the democratic party nominates the Clinton's I will do everything in power to make sure she is Not president. Is this the democratic party that I have voted for in the past, one that has to us racism hopes to win...Its true everyone is talking about hope this campaign...the Clintons Hope is theres a lot of racist white and latino's that will racially get Clinton into the white house...Sickening

"So, I'm really glad that he's there with me, and I think everybody just needs to take a deep breath. We need to be focusing on what's important in the lives of American."

Pot, meet Kettle

I'm tired of the CNN contolling the comments in their blogs ..
That's why I always go to youtube .

BY THE WAY CCN SHOULD ANNOUNCE THEIR ENDORSMENT FOR OBAMA .. IT'S VERY CLEAR THAT THEY ARE ONE-SIDELY COVERING THESE PRIMARY

Amy January 28, 2008 1:41 am ET

I am a woman and I don't appreciate the comment by P. Welland calling women who do not support Hillary women-haters...

I guess the TRUTH hurts doesn't it?

No more "Your comment is awaiting moderation" please!
If Hillary has 35 years of experience, why wasn't she successful in her Healthcare effort 15 years ago? I thought she should have been ready from Day 0ne. What a spin!

We have 8,000 Comments to be moderated. Thank you for your patience and appreciation.

Obama speaks to the clouds in paragraphs and books; Hillary speaks both to and for the PEOPLE!

If you look at 80% of the black vote in SC going to Obama, and that doesn't raise any questions for you, may I suggest that you just might be in need of a funeral?

We want a president who will get things done, not a teenage bible-thumper, wishin', hopin', dreamin' and schemin'...

HILLARY!

When are we going to see another "new and improved" Hillary? Watch later today about the same time as the Kennedy's endorse Obama. Just doesn't get it!

I see cnn is still playing the obama camp..I think Obama needs to quit playing head games with our young people.As a mother of 5 ,I find it sneaky and a little Hitler style..I dare CNN to post this.We all know they not us want to pick the winner.I wonder if he will look so good when people learn about his abortion vote.

Do people remember the last time when there was a federal budget surplus ? It was by the end of the Clinton presidency (and Al Gore vice-presidency) !!!
The bottom line is, let's give that team another chance to improve the economy again (a lot of work which may prove to be futile due to the large federal budget deficits and ever widening national debt and loss of confidence in the financial institutions).
It's not often that we have the opportunity to elect smart, competent people in public service. Experience does count for something.
Hilary Clinton for President !
Senator Obama, if you believe you have something to contribute, if you believe you are qualified, please run again for president in 2016.

Obama 08 ! We shall over come obama 08! The civil right dream of MLK will come to reality.

Hope this comment goes further than "awaiting moderation".

As far as the comments about him being all talk. . . there are quite a few Republicans up for re-election in Congress this year. With the number of people Obama is driving to the polls to vote for him. . . it could be a turning point. We could actually get a real working majority in the congress come November.

I support Hillary because I know she would be the best for America. Just look at what her husband did in the 90"s...My God, the country was prosperous, everyone had jobs, we even had a surplus because the debt was wiped out!! ( we also had someone in there that would talk to other countries, and try to keep peace in this country.
I say Go Hillary, and I pray you go straight to the white house in 08!!! What would really be wrong with having Bill nearby????? Seems it would also be a plus according to the records if the 90's!!!!
Seems the media is intent on creating trouble between blacks and whites ( not the Clintons) also has anyone stopped to think that after all, Obama is part black and part white????? Seems it makes him an American not an african american!!!!
Whats with this african american stuff anyway??? Seems it just ask for discrimination! I don't go around saying I am an Irish American!!!!

Guess I'm being censored by CNN. I have several posts "waiting on moderation" in several threads, all of which were posted yesterday. Maybe rather than a submit comment button, it should read submit comment if it is what CNN wants to post.

Gotta give this another big " Oh Brother!".

Why do we need to "take a deep breath"? Do you remember how divisive Bill Clinton's presidency was? Do you see how divisive this campaign already is? Do we really want more of this?

Did I read a Obama to rule the world? What was the commenters name? Scarey

Its sad to see Obama supporters being so hateful about the Clinton's. Name calling( Billary) calling supporters senile, and distorting evrything that Senator Clinton says and forgetting the great things Bill Clinton did as President. I for one, do not see Bill running, but supporting his wife in the same manner that Michelle and Elizabeth are doing, he just happens to be a former President, thus garners more scruity and attention. Hillary is the change this country needs. This crap about names is stupid and no reason not to elect her. She has the ideas and the know how to get things done. As for Obama, I don't know what his judgement would be because he refuses to answer questions and explain his positions on many things...the media is afraid to ask him tough questions.

It's really clear to see when you look at what demographics are voting for each candidate.

Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee.
John McCain will be the Republican nominee.

John Edwards will still be a nice guy, but not presidential material.

Obama will run again another day.

January 27, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Why does Hillary have to keep apologizing for the race baitors in the media and in Obama's camp that started all of this?

Go Hillary – we know the truth!

________________________________

If you believe this, then you are truly stupid. It has become obvious to even the most mentally challenged of people that the Clintons are intentionally trying to race bait.

To Kathy.

Obama is not black but white and black. So people stop beeing racist.
Obama bring people close together but hillary does'nt, you can see that the Obama surporters are really really happy. You just watch it when Obama is speaking to his surporters, they always look happy.

OBAMA 2008

I think Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton would make the United States look like some banana republic.

No third term for the Clintons.

I use to think the Clintons are the unifier thank you for showing your true colors, its ok as long as you ride on the back of the blacks vote now i Know the Clintons' arrogance knows no limits. I promise you, I was a staunch Clinton supporter, and a solid Bill Clinton fan once upon a time, but the behavior of these two these past several months has shown me that they are no more than a couple of power-drunk elitists that would do anything for a do-over.

What ever you guys say.
Hillary will be the BEST CHOICE.
She will win and win all the way to White House
OPEN YOUR EYES and SEE THE TRUTH!!!
OSAMA, HE IS GOOD BUT TALK ONLY.......

Wow, I am amazed at some of the biases I am reading on here. "Iowa is right next to Illinois! That's why!" "It was b/c of the racial pop. in S.C. that he won and nothing else!" can none of you people SEE that he is the best for the job?? You can't vote for a man that is ready to bring change, bring America INTO THE 21ST CENTURY?? Na, I guess not, maybe you'd rather vote Bush in(again) for a magical 3rd term? Haha. America amazes me.

OBAMA 08

America by bad luck or bad choice chose George W. Bush against Gore – and to show it wasn't thinking, reelected him. In the last 9 years, all we have seen is more strife.

Now comes a lady who is willing to rectify issues, and has good policies and strong determination to see those policies through and instead, Democrats would rather send an inexperienced person to fight the major battle. Obama is good and if knowing Hillary, she will offer him a role in her government and this could provide beneficial for all concerned. But if America and Democrats specifically decide to send Obama to race for the highest office, well you have not learnt much from the last 9 years!

Hillary – all the best in Florida and I know you will govern efficiently and sincerely if given the chance!

- Ravi

Kathy, how dare you say that minorities owe the Clintons an apology? And "rude and obnoxious people" – you must have lost it. I am 21 years old. When Bill Clinton ran in 1992, I was 6 years old. I am sure he was a great president, but I am getting my first chance to vote, and my decision is between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. I am not taking into consideration what Bill did in the past... because it is just that: THE PAST.

I do not appreciate the dirty tactics the Clinton camp has employed recently, and I WILL NOT under any circumstances support it.

I am sick and tired of people using race as a scapegoat for Clinton's shortcomings. She poured more money into the state of South Carolina than any of the other candidates. Stan's comment about Iowa was correct. In a state that was essentially white, Obama still won convincingly (38% to 29%).

I have no idea why CNN puts all my comments on moderation and then does not publish them. I don't use the name calling and bad language I read on other posts they allow through. I guess it must be because I like Hillary and clearly they have already decided to limit opinions that are not pro obama like they do on their television coverage.

Here is the bottom line. Many in the media are trying to get Obama elected. Those who are for him within the Democratic party say he is ELECTABLE. Its all about getting him elected first, see what happens later routine.

None of them ever mention HOW it is he is going to RUN THE COUNTRY once he is elected. He is the ultimate Manchurian Candidate, being propped up and promoted , giving the spiritual speeches, surrounded by a TEFLON coating from the media.

I dont think I have ever seen such a lopsided attempt to fool the voters in a very long time. The media is not being fair to the Clintons in the slightest.

If you have been living without making any changes, then I might say it has been a misserable life for you.

Life is never complete, tastey, challenging, compatible if there is no CHANGE. Thats why most of people are crying for CHANGE! And remember we always look forward and not backwards.

Hillary, we vote for you.

It is all a "vast right-wing conspiracy", right Hillary?

This week in SC what a mess. The press hyped up race because the election happened practically in the middle of MLK celebrations and there was no way to avoid those questions from every side with all that history everywhere. With all the extreme sensitivies of the African American population of the south on these issues and this history, that was a trap just waiting to snap for all the candidates but especially the white ones. There was no way to reference any black history with all that preditory press around and one candidate's camp just starving for a chance to claim unfair attacks. If you were not a person of color, there was just no way to comment on anything there without sounding like something was being insinuated. It is unfortunate that Bill's comfort level there led to letting his guard down. I am surprised the Clintons made it out of SC with as little damage as they did. Obama promised very rough Chicago style politics and wow did he deliver. It seems many of the Clinton's so called " longtime friends" were willing to believe anything they heard about them from press pundits and repeat it without examination. Very slick and dirty work on Obama's part. Not a scratch on him but I heard his managers calling the Clinton's liars and racists at every turn and I only got part of it through tv and print press coverage. How sad. Worst of all for the loss to the African American community who were so willing to listen to all that spinning garbage and believe it.

j larry January 27, 2008 8:11 pm ET

"Iowa = 68% of Dems voted against Billary
NH = 54% of Dems voted against Billary
SC = 73% of Dems voted against Billary"

Based on how you are spinning the numbers above, let's look at Obama:

Iowa = 62% of Dems voted against Obama
NH = 63% of Dems voted against Obama
NV = 55% of Dems voted against Obama
SC = 45% of Dems voted against Obama

Oh, and in Michigan, at least 60% left their homes to vote against Obama, when they knew the vote was unlikely to be counted.

It's still early in the primary. The number who "voted against", in your words, doesn't prove anything.

South Carolina is over and that's good news!

It was sad to see Americans vote on color only. Everyone knows that this is exactly what happened!

It will probably happen again in other southern states with similar situations.

But the nomination isn't about race. It's about programs, new ideas, experience, knowledge of government, and being ready to face the world abroad and not just your community at home.

Barak Obama faced his community in South Carolina and they responded positively because this was the first time they have ever seen a black candidate as an option. But this is not representative of the whole United States by any means!

Iowa is Obama's neighbor. It's like being in Illinois!!!

Chicago Illinois is just a hop, skip and a jump from Iowa. Even though Iowa is a white population, they feel very close to people from Illinois. There was no surprise in the voting result there when you consider that factor.

But I still believe that Iowa was an exception overall and that most other midwestern states will not follow suit.

And then there is the rest of the country which has nothing to do with race or regional feelings to favor Obama. The West, New England, the majority of the North.

So all of this considered, how can Obama win in November against perhaps McCain? Or Romney, or Guiliani? He won't get the support necessary in regions which are not heavily black like Chicago and the deep South.

Hillary Clinton not only has the program with new ideas that America has never known such as a new Health Care system, she also has the fighting qualities necessary to make her programs reality for all Americans as well as representing the US on the world scene.

This not to say that being black is wrong or right but that Barak Obama is not the right man to represent the whole nation. At least not for this election.

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU STAN!!!

I've voted Democrat every four years since Bill Clinton. If Obama wins the '08 nomination, I will be looking at the Republican ticket. Obama needs to work a few more years in the US Senate or as a governor before I will consider voting for him.

"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

"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

... now, I wonder why he got only a fraction of the white vote in SC...

Funny that the Clintons are using the "Experience" card. When Bill ran against Bush senior in 1992, Bush used the "experience" card and Bill Clinton's speeches had a similar theme to Obama. That is, "Change".

Bill Clinton was the 3rd youngest ever president. Another young president was John F Kennedy.

Also, Hillary said that she will not give up until she gets Universal Health Care. Well, why did she give up when Bill Clinton gave her the job to do just that in the 90s!!!

If she is the right person since she has all the experience then why is that she voted for the Iraq war but it was the inexperienced Obama who knew it was not a good thing!!!

I agree with Bill from CT. Experience means "getting it right from day 1" Hillary is just a figure head who experiments with crucial decision, like voting for the war and then blaming bush. If experience is what makes her think the wrong way she does, then please we don't need someone with "experience" because from experience we see that your record is full of errors and apologies!

to v.ananthan~~Clintons treated wrong on a racial issue? What is that even supposed to mean? That is a joke. They keep trying to make this a racial issue to hurt Barack. If they would shut up about race, I am sure he would be glad not to talk about it and talk more about the real issues. Sorry, no tears for the Clintons here, just cheers for OBAMA!!!!!!

Oh my God. I am so sick of the HOT AIR that comes from the Billary camp. Hopefully the rest of the country will wake up and we will see BARACK OBAMA AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT. I think it's beautiful that both Caroline and Ted Kennedy have endorsed Barack. Barack for President!! Send Billary packing!

I think Bill Clinton's obvious over-involvement in Hillary's campaign is an example of what would be seen in the unfortunate event she was successful in her bid for president. They must think Americans have forgotten the antics that played out when Bill Clinton was President & they occupied the White House. Such tolerance of his behavior by the Democratic Party is politics at its worst & compels me not to CONSIDER voting for her.

TO axel california: For the record thats what they said about jfk....obama 08.

First of all Obama was raised by his white relatives, so first he would not know how to play the race card and second its Bill Clinton that is constantly making statements like the one about Jesse Jackson won the south also, why didn't he just say Edwards had won the south. I only hope that we can unite as a country, we have been divided too long. My grandmother also was raised to be prejudice but now she is excited and will be also voting for Obama at 80 years old.

I'm tired of Obama playing the race card.

I am not a minority and I voted for Obama in Sc, we are looking for change in this country, stop making this a racial issue. Im a country white girl from the good ole south.

obama 08

Hillary, you are the best!

well said stan

who cares

Barack Obama may be a good President someday. But not until he gains more political experience. A lot more. Until he learns that doing things the same way as any other politician does not equal real change, he will never make a good President.

So far the only real difference between him and any other Presidential Candidate is the fact that he can play the race card, which he seems to do every chance he gets. So where's all this real change he keeps talking about? I don't see it, and I personally think that anyone who does is seeing things that are not there.

Hey folks before we get carried away , all the whites in iowa also voted heavily against the clintons, african-Americans just folowed suit! on feb 5th the rest of the country will get to do the same thing, vote obama its the past versus the future! All you hrc supporters trying to make it about race which its not, iowa with 95% white population were they being racist when they voted against the clintons too! get real folks!

I don't want to hear again what "is" is. No third term for the Clintons.

I think the minorities and other democrats owe the Clintons an apology for how they have treated them. I sincerely hope that it isn't democrats saying these horrible things about them, and that it is probably republicans trying to stir it up on these blogs.
President Clinton had the highest rating of all past presidents I believe until this week.
SHAME on these rude and obnoxious people.

The Repugnicans are just loving this, you should read some of their blogs! Divide and conquer, how obvious can you get? And like silly little sheeples some of you toddle right on off the cliff...WAKE UP!

IT WAS REALLY SAD TO SEE THE CLINTONS WHO LOVE AND RESPECT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PEOPLE AND OTHER MINORITIES BEING TREATED IN THIS WAY IN THE RACIAL ISSUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ITS UNFAIR *********

Right time to dust-off the dictionary and lookup for the meaning of the word – "Proxy".
Didn't get the relevance of the word in this articles context. Well, think..again.

What will be the easiest way to get back into the great white color house after 2 terms. Now ..think again Proxy-......

Reminds me of a movie The Manhattan Candidate or was it The Manchurian Candidate, forgive my memory.

Guys: less talk, more read and think, ok?

WE saw it in S.C. its about race.Mostly all blacks voted for Obama,and the whites for John and Hillary.Obama is a bla,bla,bla about change,what change ?.Its a disaster if America put another unexperience guy at the top.

Dear cathy: the republicans brought out the knives to stop hrc health reform in 93" and worked feverishly to impeach her husband! do you love this country? do you want this country to make any progress? because if you do, you wont waste your vote on hrc! if you wanna get rid of the gridlock in washington, and end the politics of fear, vote obama to actually get things done for you and your family! i will vote for obama because he has a proven track record of working on a bi-partisan level, tackling tough issues i.e immigration, ethics reform, homeless vets e.t.c to get things done, its the past versus the future folks, vote wisely!

Bill Clinton's invovlement in the campaign and the idea that we are really looking at a third term has raised the question of whether electing the first woman President will mean as much if she is elected only with the help of a man who is a former President and happens to be the most popular Democrat alive?

What if Barack Obama had a white spouse who was a former President looking for a co-presidency? Would it mean as much for him to be elected the first African American President? But that analogy is hard to picture since all our Presidents have been heterosexual men. So suppose that Barack Obama was the adopted son of a former President, even Bill Clinton (or Jimmy Carter). And imagine that dad was on the campaign trail battling for his son, a black man, to be elected President. And that they kept talking about all the wonderful things they would do together when son was President. Maybe the son had been in the White House and actively involved when Dad was president, trailblazing a new role for first son becuase he was in his early thirties at the time.
How would America respond to the first black Presidnet only being elected on the coat-tails of his white father, the former President and soon to be co-President? Shoudl we feel differently about Hillary? I'm asking – I don't know the answer to either.

"She will be the commander in chief, the ceo and the coo of the united states of america."

Hmm. I think that is what has a lot of folks worried.

America doesn't have a CEO or a COO position open.

Your enthusiasm is admirable, but we didn't actually lose that much of the Constitution with the last megalomaniac. Maybe you are looking for something more like Bolivia or Zimbabwe - something more winner take all?

For me I am less concerned with political party even, this year, to say nothing of idiotic things like race and sex, than I am with respect for human life, and the rule of law.

And personal characteristics like honesty and integrity on which the rule of law is founded.

Caroline Kennedy is a traitor? What a deeply disgusting thing to say. What a disgusting person you are - look, America, look who it is who comes out for Hillary! John F. Kennedy's daughter is called a traitor for endorsing a candidate for election.

Time for everyone to take a breath indeed.

James D. Newman

I am a woman and I don't appreciate the comment by P. Welland calling women who do not support Hillary women-haters.

I do not support Hillary because she is not what this country needs right now. It has nothing to do with Hillary's gender. However, if I were to be so biased as to vote for a candidate based on gender alone, I would want that woman candidate to have a strong resume of her own. Yet I don't think that gender should be the deciding factor in choosing a president. And any women who plan to vote for Hillary based on gender alone are doing a great disservice to the idea of equality for all and the principle of choosing the best candidate based on judgement and leadership.

Hillary Clinton has less political years experience than Barack Obama. Hillary had poor judgement when she voted for the Iraq war to put our troops in harms way without even reading the report. Hillary is also clearly dependent on Bill Clinton in this election. Which I find very sad. I don't want a co-presidency or a presidency that is actually a front for a third term for Bill Clinton. I want a president that is strong enough to stand on his/her own two feet.

There is a difference between supporting a spouses campaign than actually taking the campaign over, which is what Bill Clinton has done. He is out of control and that is how her presidency would be; out of control. God forbid what the role of the vice-president would be with Bill running havoc.

I am sorry if this makes you think because I do not support Hillary that I am a woman-hater. I am an educated independent woman who thinks Hillary is not a qualified candidate that happens to be a woman. Hillary represents status quo, special interests, and negative politics of the past.

There will be better women candidates who will run in the future I hope. And I am sure that the next female candidates will be women who can speak for themselves, have a strong personal resume, can run a positive campaign based on issues, and should they be married have husbands who supports from the sidelines. Not a husband like Bill Clinton that hogs the spotlight, race baits, and runs a very negative campaign.

So that is why Hillary, a candidate that happens to be a woman, is not getting a vote from this woman. It is not about hate. It is about Hillarynot being the better candidate. I am a woman and my vote will go to Obama.

Well maybe, just maybe if the majority of the media would stop being so bias against Senator Hillary Clinton and stop injecting race and gender to divide people maybe Hillary would have a fair chance. In my opinion I've been seeing discrimination against Hillary. Even Oprah has divided people which is wrong, I respect her choice to support Senator Obama but she has wrongly used Dr. King's name to divide people in my opinion which makes her nothing but a big fake. When a person goes out to vote it should be about the issues not race or gender. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left us with a good example to follow which is to bring everyone together regardless of race or gender.

Hillary seems to use the little phrase "you know" a lot here...three times in one sentense even. What a gift for rhetoric. The current administration proves that that is something we value in our president.

P. Welland...WHAT leads you to believe there are 'women haters' on this blog?! Clinton hasn't REALLY SOLD the American people on what she stands for politically! The only thing she keeps running her mouth about is "change is having a woman president". Sure, that would be a change – having our first female president in this country. (which is a long-shot by the way. She'd have a better chance of being elected president of Antarctica...think about that one for a second) The change that matters is what are you going to try to accomplish for this country economically, politically, etc.

No one wants to hear Hillary Clinton talk about how her being the first-elected woman president in this country would mean "legitimate" change. Just because she's a woman doesn't mean she'd do a better or worse job than any male-president in the history of this country.

Bottom line: her whole underlying tone is this feminist-women-empowerment and it stinks!!!

The more campaigning Hillary does, the more I dislike her. When I heard Hillary was running officially, I thought, "No way. I will never vote for her." Why? I don't respect someone who will "stand by her man" even after he had an affair in the Oval Office and then proceeded to lie about it. She seemed almost indifferent about the matter. After watching the first Dem. debate, I thought, "You know. Hillary is not as bad as I thought. She's actually very intelligent and sharp." But she seems to rely entirely too much on her husband to get the nomination. I don't want to vote two people into the presidency, I want one. Who will really be running the White House? It seems he's running her campaign. My impression of Hillary is that she is power hungry and will do anything to get what she wants. As a female voter, I want a person I can trust leading my country, regardless of race or gender.

I loved Bill Clinton as President. I believe that a woman would make as good a President as a man as long as it was the right woman. I don't hate women. I have a "grip on reality". I have been a loyal Democrat for 30 years. I SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA for President!

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

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

SCANDAL ' S Lots of them.

Obama would have won even with a voter turnout that was only 18% black. It's crucial that people realize this.

Link

If you're the sort of person, like me, who can't bear to look at anything mathematical without some proof, I've done the work for you and the graph is sound. I recognize that this isn't headline-grabbing stuff, so if you don't like numbers, stop now!

Remember your simultaneous inequalities from school?

1. Obama got 78% of African American voters, Clinton got 19% and Edwards got 2%.

2. Obama got 24% of white or other votes, Clinton got 36%, and Edwards got 40%.

So, let's call Obama's share of the vote Vo, Clinton's share Vc, and Edwards' share Ve. The body of African American voters is a, and the remaining voters are b. Thus:

Vo = 0.78*a + 0.24*b.
Vc = 0.19*a + 0.36*b.
Ve = 0.02*a + 0.40*b.

An Obama victory means Vo > Vc and Vo > Ve. First, let's look at what it means for Obama to beat Clinton (Vo > Vc).

0.78*a + 0.24*b > 0.19*a + 0.36*b.

Subtract 0.19*a + 0.24*b from both sides:
0.59*a > 0.12*b

Divide by 0.59, and add b to both sides:
a + b > 1.20*b

Divide by 1.20*(a + b):
1/1.20 > b/(a + b)
-> 0.83 > b/(a + b).

Since a + b represents the entire voter turnout, b/(a + b) represents the fraction of non-black voters that could have maintained an Obama victory over Clinton if they voted in the same patterns - in other words, 83% of the voters could have been non-black, and Obama still would have beaten Clinton. Now, if you do the same thing with Obama v Edwards, you'll find that if the African American turnout is within a tiny window between 17% and 18%, Edwards actually wins, but as long as more than 18% are African American, Obama wins.

Dear Hillary,
I just want to let you know that South Carolina was the last stand for Barack. It will be over by super tuesday. Did you see all the losers endorsed Barack? I think It is very good news for you. You will be in the white (woman) house sooner than you think. Most Americans love you.

Hillary will win. Obama do not have clear vision how to lead our country at present time. If Obama tear apart the dem party to make not Hillary win, dems are loosers and will loose general election. CA for Hillary!

I am very glad that Ted Kennedy did not endorse Hillary!
I am very glad that John Kerry did not endorse Hillary!
They are BOTH the kiss of death to voters across the country–(maybe not to the liberals who vote in primaries, but to the moderates who are the majority in this country)!
Can't wait til Obama is retired on Feb. 5th.
He is not good for this country.

Mark said Why do young and intelligent support Obama? Why do old and senile support Hillary? Oh, yes, it is what Obama called. PAST VS FUTURE
I have a question for you. Is John Kerry and Ted Kennedy among the young and intelligent? Sentiment driven man.

Dear Hillary, don't let these negative remarks get to you..remember you offered substance and Berack offered cotton candy. They belittled you cuz you dared to question his votes and remarks..shame on you. Well I got news for him, wait until he gets to California and Arizona when the real test begins. I will never vote for him nor will anybody I know. He whines like a baby and the talking heads on cnn and msmbc have tried desperately to further his campaign. Please name me one tough question or negative remarks have they made against hin.. while they have belittled Hillary on the way she looks, her laugh, everything. If she said it was a nice day, they would say she would do or say anything to get elected. In every debate, she cleaned his clock. She knows the issues. the solutions, and would tackle them, unlike Obama, who would whine that nobody is listening to him. Reminds me alot of our president we have in their now...the uniter

no women usually hate women, they just dont like HRC! she doesnt represent strong women of America, she represents herself, no strong woman would go hide behind her husband on a campaign trail! she sets the feminism movement many years back, real women know what i mean!

It's amazing you people are being "lulled" to sleep by Hillary Clinton. Every debate I've watched of the Demo' Party, all I've seen is a bunch of ungodly "mudd-slinging" by Clinton. And EVERY TIME I've seen Obama BACK IT UP!!! The mere fact that Bill Clinton keeps running his mouth for his wife, lets me further know this WOMAN can't stand up for herself.

And folks, think about this for a moment: Why would you listen to Bill Clinton, or believe anything he says; when he lied to the American people about cheating on his wife when he was president years ago??!! Why would you pay this IMMORAL, DECEITFUL, DISHONEST man any attention???!!! Bll isn't credible.

As for Hillary, GET LOST PLEASE!!! The last thing this country needs is an incompetent woman in the white house.

I can't believe that there are so many people out there that don't believe Hillary is capable of leading our country. What makes Obama anymore qualified to lead our country. I hope people are not pinning their hopes on the old way vs. the new way, if you are we are going to be hating ourselves in 09. No matter what anybody says, politics will always be politics. So, we better have the right person in the White House that can deal with the issues that face all of us. Go Hillary!

obama is delusional – his message of change and hope is simplistic. does he have some magic wand to get past the republicans in washington? is he suddently going to get them to work with him. dream on folks.............if he is the dem nominee the republicans will make mincemeat of him – for breakfast they will chew up his purchase of land from tony rezko. if they can turn kerry's heroic actions into the swiftboat debacle they can do anything. one can only wait and see what they dish up for lunch......and dinner.

GO Hiliary....

I know that the press is enamored with Clintons & obama. But I really think you should mention there are still 3 candidates running for president..and one of them is John Edwards NOT BILL Clinton. There were 8 democratic candidates running for office but none could seem to impress the media as much as Obama & Clinton..That's why there are now just 3 candidates..Free press is a good campaigning strategy ( if one can get it ). I'm a 67 year old white female and I was a feminist before it was fashionable, but I would vote for a Republican before I would vote for Hillery Clinton..I saw Dr Martin Luther King, Heard his speeches, admired him greatly, so I can say "Mr. Obama, you are NO Martin Luther King". I won't vote for Obama simply to prove I'm not a racist.

HILLARY HOPE WHEN YOU WIN OBAMA IS YOUR VICE...OBAMA WE DON'T NEED ON THE JOB TRAINING.

Endorsements don't mean a thing. The voices of the voters do. Go Hillary/Edwards

I love how all these clinton supporters are saying Obama should be her vice president. That's because they know deep down she has no chance to win without him on her ticket.
This country is sick and tired of their act. So bring on the tears, and the race baiting, and the accusations of ties to shady real estate developers (where have we heard that before?), and whatever else they've got. We have all come to know what to expect from the clintons.
Which is why they are incapable of inspiring any new voters, and they are losing the people who used to support them in droves.

TO RICK: why do people think all blacks vote only because of race??? fyi blacks vote on the issues, and quite frankly the country is tired of the clintons, proof? the iowa vote!!! she came in 3rd! so for the record its whites and blacks saying not to the clintons!!! Quite frankly the country has had enough of their divisive politics and on super tuesday mark my words the country will say a big no to the past and yes to the future, America will vote for obama!

Yes, why not ! We want change !
Men, Fathers and husbands have always had their chances so how about a Mom, Woman and a wife ?
In the lifetime of many, this will be the most difficult change to achieve, a women as President.
Hillary, do not despair. The dedication and care given to the people who openly acknowledged the support from your team over the difficult years appears to be in vain as these very people went against you but gratitude will resurface in other ways.
The preachers of Change often do not understand the difficulties of changes. Wait till they have that seat and fight the establishment !
You have watched your husband and have a good measure of his mistakes and successes. This is a value most do not yet appreciate.
Be humble, better to defend strongly then attack weakly. When I saw you hug a few ladies at a rally, that connection speak volumes and resonate real sincerity.
Go change history!

If Ted Kennedy's endorsement was not important, like so many of Hillary's uneducated supporters beleive, then why did the Clinton's try so hard to persuade him not to support Obama, and basically beg them to support Clinton.

Read about it on the internet at Politico (just Google politico).

There is no black America, there is no white America, there is no liberal America, there is no conservative America but............ There is the United States of America. America is the land of peace, the land of freedom, the blessed land. Obama is there to lead this beautiful country. God bless America...................Amen............Let the love and peace of Jesus be on America.....................Amen

Hillary, you lost 2:1. What an embarrasment? We do not need the Clintons back to the White House. It appears like you will say and do anything to get back and enjoy the luxury into the White house, sometimes I wonder is it you or your husband who is running? OBAMA will win the nomination, I know people don't believe this but IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN because we need change, who want the same family in the white house with same old boring politics over and over?

Oh Beckster....little Becky......Beck o rama....don't you wish Hillary wasn't related to Bill?

Is it just me, or does Hillary's attempt to change the effects of a punishment she elected to enforce on Michigan, and Florida mean anything?

Is there anything the Clinton's are not willing to do to win?

I can say that I have witnessed a flip flop before I cast my vote, so there is no excuses left for me to use when I go to the poll

HILLARY 08!

OBAMA 16!

GO DEMS!

It's ironic how supporters from both sides blamed CNN for the biased coverage of Obama and HIllary. It must be hard to be in CNN's shoes.

But we still need to get the best qualified inspiring nominee from each party.

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

I don't see how anyone who has taken the time to listen to this man speak can not be inspired by him. That is what we need as a nation. Inspiration. I want to be proud of my country again. Too many people, including a lot of democrats will never vote for Hillary Clinton. She has the highest negatives of any of democrats, yet some of you think the Republicans WANT her to loose. Beating either of them in the general will be difficult because the country wants a change from Republican gridlock. However, Obama has a much better chance of getting a landslide victory. Are you forgetting the huge numbers he is driving to the polls? If Hillary gets the nomination, those new voters might not be as inspired to go to the polls in November.

And for those of you who didn't go to school, is either Obama or a recession.

Oh yes we can!!!!

JP ... don't INHALE ... you have already lost your mind!
if you really believe what you say ... get some help!!
Vote OBAMA 2008 and see a CHANGE you can BELIEVE in..
not the same ol lies ..tell me lies ... tell me sweet littles lies ...
TELL ME LIES!!

People are pretty venomous in support of Clinton X 2. Clearly they didn't listen to Obama's South Carolina speech. Yeah, he sure sounded like a lapdog there. That was a phenomenal speech. So inspiring. So fresh. I don't believe in the Clintons anymore. They broke my trust when they used race as a trump card, and it backfired so far. I know that much of the nation is furious with them. How dare you Clinton supporters call Obama a lap dog? Really, how dare you?

My parents remember when JFK ran and they said, before the recent Kennedy endorsements, that this felt like when JFK was running. They are so excited. I am too.

Obama 08

Obama and his campaign are the race baiters in this whole affair. And then if anyone falls into his little trap he whines. Go back and count how many times he introduced race into his SC victory speech. And no one else did. Oh, wait...no one else could 'cause he would whine if they did. Good grief!

Hillary Clinton 2008

"Becky"...you got it!
I don't want to be loved by my president. I will vote her in to do her job, that is all.
Hillary in '08

Hillary, don't be discouraged by all of these negative personal attacks on you! A lot of us believe in your intelligence, integrity and ability to lead the country!

The past vs. the future!

Obama '08

in response to Patty ...
you obviously dont know the facts ...
about Ted Kennedy and the history of their campaigns ...
The Clinton(s) are Fair-Weather friends ... only when they can gain
Go read up and then speak up with some knowledge ...
SORRY you are very misspoken

Proud? of the disgrace to office, to the direct lies to the American public
Proud? of the scandal(s) in Arkansas, and Washington
Proud? of the deception and racial overtones toward Barack Obama
Proud? of his heart ... My God the American public can not see your points ....
Vote Obama 2008 and be REALLY PROUD of an HONEST American!!!

Until Obama came, I have never felt such insuppressible love for the United States.
I hope that Obama can instill change into our country.

I love those that claim that Barack is being "praised" by the right wing. What was said when Karl Rove praised Clinton over Obama? I think it was the exact same argument in reverse.

Stop believing this is a fight to the death with Republicans, that is exactly what is wrong with this country.

ANYONE BUT "HILLARY CLINTON"

Did anbody else notice that Hillary says "you know" everytime she's telling lies?

Becky, here's a little tip for any delightful future comments you may have. When you want to make a nasty comment, make sure it's at least remotely plausible or else it won't have an effect on even ignorant people who don't bother to look things up.

for example, your claim that only "stupid old men" back obama is laughable. as mark commented (and if i remember correctly you had an equally illogical retort to his comment) the young and the highly educated vote for obama. if you don't believe me, just look at pretty much all the exit polls including the ones from yesterday. therefore saying that stupid and old men vote for obama is glaringly incorrect. and your comment that obama will be more easily controlled than clinton is downright hilarious. thanks for the entertainment.

No deep breath. No way we are being tricked again. No Clinton Dynasty.

Obama is the one to UNITE us all!!!!!

To Hillary and Billy (Hill-Billy): You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time. We need the change that Barack Obama can bring!!!

Clinton 08!! Thanks for keeping the campaign postive Senator Clinton!

Billary are hungry for power.

Obama is hungry for change.

Obama 08: YES WE CAN!!!

I am voting Hillary all the way to the Whitehouse to. Obama is not qualified or ready to be President. Beside he said he voted wrong by pushing the wrong button. Can he not make up his mind? He is jut not ready.
Hillary for 2008

Fully agree with JP's opinion. Democrats are really concerned about all Americans in the best future! Please stop negative the great former President-Clinton because many people in the whole earth know that the Clintons have strong experiences around the world and USA for many years.
Go Hillary!!

TO: hillary on 2/5
And some of us remember what you and President Clinton did for people in the 90s. Those who choose to forget out of self interest should be ashamed.

Each candidate has their merits and weaknesses, but no one is owed the title of President. The only obligation we have is to the other people of this country, and that obligation is to pick who we think will be the best leader for the next four/eight years. It's not self-interest – it's what we owe the country.

To Hillary and Billy (Hill-Billy): You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time.

That explains why Bill was caught sleeping during the MLK celebration.

I respect Clintons. Bill Clinton did what JFK did. We lived in good 90's and I miss $1.50 per gallon gas.

We love you Clintons! Hillary will win @Super Tuesday.

What South Carolina has proven is that the forces of status quo are fighting back and that they will stop at nothing in their attempt to maintain business as usual in Washington! But then they didn't reckon with Obama's message of hope and change and how this is turning into a tide they will not stop. Yes We Can!

As Hilary attracted more female votes in NH, Obama received more votes from african american community in NC. Whatz wrong with that? Its all in the game. Its very unethical to be derogatory about Obama's success. Obama, we love you. Wish you success! Fight for us...

I was listening to Bill the other night talking about how Hillary would create all these "green collar" jobs. It sounded good until I remembered that Bill was president with Al Gore as VP. Where were the green collar jobs then? Bill started out with a Democratic Congress and couldn't keep it. He and the Republicans were constantly battling. Imagine where we'd be today if Bill had been able to inspire us to develop clean energy in 1996. What would that have done for energy independence today?

I don't want a president who'll be great at giving excuses for why things aren't getting done. I don't want a president who blames inaction on "a vast right wing conspiracy," I want a president who can lead all of us to new things.

Obama 08.

Didn't all the Democratic candidates sign an agreement regarding Florida (and Michigan)?
Hilary was onboard until she became desparate...now she announces she'll be in Florida tuesday night for her victory. This is so typical of "do anything to get elected" tactics.
If she can't be trusted with this agreement she made why should we trust her with anthing bigger???

You make me proud to be a woman.

You go girl!!! xox

clinton was in office gas was a $1.05 a gallon.

go hillary.

How about a Clinton/Obama ticket for a truce?

All you Hillary Clinton supporters had better do your home work. There is nobody the Republicans would rather run against. Just type in the google search bar "Hillary Clinton Scandals" .

Obama/Edwards 08/12 Edwards 16/20

Sorry, no room for the Clintons in the inn.

The media blames the Clintons for infilitrating race into the 08 campaign. It will do us and the election process so much good if the the MEDIA stop taking sides or blowing every action/statements of the Clinton out of proportion.

The fact is: Jesse Jackson won caucuses in South Carolina, not primaries, in '84 and '88 and only 50,000 people participated in '88. Bill's frame of reference is dead wrong... GO BARACK GO

Hillary doesn't give a concession speech !

Hillary was too tired or something !

This is presidential material – are you kidding !

America, it is time to move away from the dividers
for WE are the UNITED States remember ?

Awaken from the deep sleep of the political decievers
and vote for authenticity – Barack Obama

They always have excuses for what they do (sleep deprivation now???) and yet this is the person who claims she's ready to lead on Day 1.

You can't have it both ways. Or, in their case, they think they can because people like Becky keep buying their rotten produce. Man, I'd think at a certain point self-respect would kick in. It's like a guy who keeps going back to a girlfriend who has lied to him and slept around.

I'm getting ready to vote Hillary. She truly is the most qualified candidate. In case Obama is Democrats nominee, I will vote any Republic nominee in November. The friends around me will do the same. God Bless Hillary wins!

Hillary Supporters,

What experience does Hillary have? She has the experience of a Senator of NY who voted for the war in Iraq and has voted to fund the war. Other than that, she has the experience of being the wife of the President while Bill was in office. Wife to the president does not a president make.

I see now the reason to not vote for Obama is because the Republicans want him to win so they can defeat him in November. People who say or write this should be ashamed of themselves. You are literally telling Democrats not to vote for who they Support but instead they should vote for who they think can win. NEWS FLASH!! This is in direct conflict on what voting is suppose to be all about!! Also this is another scare tactic to prevent a real change in the landscape of politics in America. If Hillary loses it will be because the Democrats and Independents were not convinced by her ( or Bill) she is the best choice. The same will apply for Obama. EVERYONE needs to vote for who they FEEL conveys what THEY are looking for in a President- PERIOD!! Those of you who believe the Republicans WANT Obama to win because he would be EASIER to beat than Hillary are REALLY mistakened. Obama presents a rather UNIQUE challenge in that his speeches are about hope, inclusion, and being positive. The same old dirty politics will not work because the people are really very tired of it.

OMG! YOU DIDN'T REALLY SAY THAT DID YOU???? Abdul Jabbar January 27, 2008 8:26 pm ET

One day, Barack Obama will rule the world..! That is the destiny.

You probably will not hear this on the news. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Robert Kennedy, Jr., and Kerry Kennedy have endorsed Hillary Clinton. All are children of Robert and Ethel Kennedy. The media fanfare will be the Ted Kennedy endorsement because it is more "exciting."

Just wanted to keep the conversation balanced.

What exactly did the Clintons do for you in the 90's? NAFTA, welfare "reform" that left a hodge podge of bad plans up to each state, and taking away the Fairness Doctrine. Yes, Bill was the best Republican that Democrats could have hoped for.

And you might want to know that the CTA rank and file just mutinied on the leadership for attempting to endorse Hillary Clinton. It's Obama all the way from here on out!

The Clinton's are awesome..

Hillary 2008 & 2012....

Thank you JP. The Republicans know who the could never bring down, the Clintons. I agree will people wake up and realize that the Clintons did great things and some not so good things, we all do. Hillary has said she would basically update NFTA. She doesn't agree with everything her husband did, ie: Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Standing up for what you believe is right for the American people, thank you Hillary. BYW I would ask people, what did the Clinton's do that made you hate them so much?? Oh, I bet it was because they brought about real change and challenged the Reagan legacy.

Hillary!!!! Hillary!!!!

Just say no to the Clinton's race-baiting politics ala Nixon and Rove.

Say "G'night" Hillary...

You're done!

Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton... NO THANKS.

GO BARACK! A breath of fresh air.

Obama '08

Whether you like them or not...They have more humanity skills than anyone that has ever been in the White House.

JP, When the old republican guards stand up, except for Romney, they are all talking the same old politics of the days of Bush, nothing has changed, Mitt is bringing his business experience, which I think will reign in the conservative base, for the GE.

Clinton, has less democrats voting for her, and is running a closer race with Edwards, spending nearly 5-1 dollars for her campaign, it doesn't take rocket science to get the big picture.

Republicans may be banking on Obama winning, because they know they will be fighting Billary for the highest office in the land, but the one thing they can bank on should Obama get the nomination, the old Bush days of politics will not stand up when the nation is looking for change, which only comes from a Obama/Edwards ticket.

That is why I think there will be a Mitt/Mike ticket that may be a formidable challenge for a new direction in America.

I'm really offended that the work I did on behalf of Jesse Jackson and the fact that he won a dozen states is being so easily dismissed as a "black" thing, yet he won a couple of states with similar demographics to Iowa. I'm also offended by the way the media has whipped the Democrats into such a frenzy over absolutely nothing, it's beginning to look like we won't have a chance to prevail in November, no matter the nominee.

Rev. Jackson – If you can find it in your heart to forgive those who belittle your accomplishments for their own short-sighted political gain, I'm sure the country would appreciate it.

As a long-time supporter of the Clintons, I'm astounded at how tone-deaf they've become. Bill should disappear for the next week, at least...and emerge only occasionally and with the intention to raise the level of discourse, not lower it as he has been doing. Hillary needs to convince us that she really is her own person AND has a vision as commanding as Obama's. Otherwise, the Clinton's are going to be suffering from more than sleep dep. They're going to be suffering from Prez-dep.

If the candidates are reading these CNN blogs, they will see their researched understanding (that the voters are mostly, must I say, stupid) clearly confirmed.
And therefore more atempt to sugarcoat, lie, manipulate, pander, spin, snow, and lure. I can't blame them.

To Mark about young vs old. i am not there yet I'm middle age but this is what I want you to remember you'll be there too. Don't stereotype that olds are not intelligent. Most of them have bachelors degree and masters degree even doctorate degrees how about you?

Just by reading comments by Obama supports one can create image that these people are. I don’t’ see many intelligent comments from them.
I am young and well educated. I support Hillary all the way. She does represent future for me. She had dignity, experience and understanding of complicated issues. I truly believe in my heart that she is the best candidate to lead our country out of this mess.
Hillary 2008!

well i see that cnn isnt going to post my comment because i didnt say anything nice about Obama....oh well politics as usual!!

Message for Hillary: Hillary, you are a 'results-oriented' person. It's time to stop bickering with your opponents. Ask the PEOPLE what they want in a President and tell them you are the right person because YOU can get done what needs to be done.

Unless Barack can win the other states with 23% of the white vote, I don't see how Bill's comments aren't legitimate. The concept of comparison doesn't exist to only be applied on identical subjects.

The Jesse Jackson statement is fair game. He also won 50%+ of the state (beating Al Gore, who was approx. 40 points behind), buoyed largely by African American support.

Those are the stats. People are saying similar things about Edwards (e.g., that he wins the majority of the white male vote).

Every state is a different situation. FL and MA belong to Clinton, for example, based on population makeup that favors her cadidacy.

It would be nice for the Clintons to take a deep breath, I think Hillary is a very strong, informed candidate and will do much better without the subtle race injections. The majority of Americans could clearly see through these tactics. Bill didn't help much at all!

Yeah talk about the past vs. the future. He will be your best friend, he will bring the parties together, and he is running on hope. I can't wait until George W. Bush wins, o wait that's Obama's campaign, can't see the difference.

Look at his record!!! It’s empty!!! So what is he talking about when he says CHANGE? Nothing! Obama will run away from everything so he won't ruin his campaign for 2012. Americans can't afford a president who will not fight for them, just to save his record. He has proven that with his “present” votes in Illinois, and the Iraq war votes in the U.S. Senate.

Clinton/Edwards.

I think its very funny that Obamas camp is spinning the Florida loss that shes uncontested. I just voted yesterday and all thier names are on the ballot and noone campained here. Except Obamas tv ads.......maybe there will be no delegates but it will show who florida wants....

I agree with Lisa.

Bill needs to take a breath and let Hillary fight for herself.
I think he is trying to become President all over again so he can really screw this country up. He couldn't do it enough the first time. Shame on him for leading Hillary back to what hurt her so much in the first place. How can a woman want to go back to a place where she endured so much pain, in the White House, to possibly face it all over again. terrorist must be laughing real hard!

As golden as you want to be Hillary my vote and goes to a "Change" and not politics as usual.

Obama '08

how could anyone honestly believe that Republicans consider Obama an easier competitor than Hillary? In a general election that's going to be heavily dependent on independent and moderate voters, Obama is clearly the better choice to have the Democrat nomination. It's time for a change in the oval office. I don't think this country really needs a 20+ year long Bush/Clinton "dynasty." This country deserves better.

Regarding the Bill Clinton comment......

"Bill was asked by a reporter whether he thought Obama could "win as an African American candidate. It was to this question that he referenced Jackson and complimented them both Jackson and Obama for running good campaigns. The reporters question was edited out..."

Another news station is resposible for editing the video to misrepresent the actual conversation.

The media spin during this campaign has been terrible for all of the Demecrates.

Who but all the viewers can demand that they be resposible in reporting the facts and that means the entire facts... not edited videos.

What's so funny about Hillary and...particularly BILL...is that, when these two are out there blabbing about whoever and whatever and pointing fingers about records and this and that...

this is the same guy (Bill) that said, "Well that depends on what you mean by the word 'is' is"

unbelievable!

Take a deep breath? More like you have achieved phase one of using Bill the negative attacks, now your going to use him in phase two the nice respectable role. Unfortunatly most of the county is not smart enough to realize they are being snowballed. HIllary tries to say she has all this experience and all these plans but what has she really done over the past 35 years? She left the White House and moved to NY for the sole purpose of being in the state with the largest city and the largest media market for this moment in time to make her move. Just look at her website her big push is "Let's make history" basically saying c'mon girls lets get together and show those guys who's boss and vote for a woman. What kind of a campaign is that? This Bush-Clinton-Bush cycle has to end, it's not a DEMOCRACY!!!

Someone asked: "Why do young and intelligent support Obama?"

Because he is naive just like them? Because he is inexperienced just like them? Because young people also attracted to Bush for the same emotional impulse in 1996?

If Obama pulled 25% of the white vote and Edwards pulled 40% in SC doesn't that mean that 65% of the white voters (in SC) did not want Hillary for President. I am a white woman, over 50, a Democrat, belonging to a Union and I hope I don't have to make the decision to stay home if Hillary is the candidate or vote Republican. Unfortunately, I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana (yes there are a few Democrats living here) where our primary is not held until May. Hey Florida and Michigan, my vote in a primary never matters.

Whether it be Obama or Hillary we all have to ask the question will he or she be able to beat the Republican?

The Democratic primary battle is so utterly disturbing. It lets me know time and again why I left that train wreck of a party.

Kucinish, Clinton and Obama all in their turn claiming illegitimacy in the voting process. Do these characters have any clue as to the damage they do to the democratic institution when they claim voter intimidation and rigging of the vote?...and yet they will yell 'Recount!' at the drop of a hat.

Then, Clinton and Obama bending over backwards to claim the mantle of most marginalized, woman or black. They will play any card they can find, leaving Edwards to lament that he can't make himself black or female...how pathetic. Why does he run for office for a party that decries discrimination until, of course, the discrimination provides leverage to the candidate?

But Clinton takes the cake with her recent change of heart with regard to Michigan and Florida delegates. My God, what audacity.

I can only imagine the explosion of irrational anger and conspiracy-fueled paranoia to be found at the Democratic nominating convention if Clinton manages to overcome Obama with the superdelegates already in her pocket. It is both amusing and depressing, considering how much power is in the hands of people so psychologically disturbed.

And these folks look like legitimate leaders ONLY when compared to a guy like Bush.

Both Bill & Hillary Clinton's heads are way too puffed up. Do they think America can't do without them? If she's so concerned about the country, she should not even mention the other candidates, but just speak to the American people. Don't respond to critics, don't defend herself, but just tell America what she plans to do, and how she plans to accomplish it, and then let us decide if we want her to be our president. The only problem is that she isn't going to be president anyway, and neither is any other democrat. All their headlines are about blasting each other, calling each other names, and daily Clinton and Obama are making the majority of Americans sick. The republicans on the other hand never get those kinds of headlines because they're treating each other much more civilized. And lets not forget what all the democrats infighting is saying to the rest of the world.

JP, you are the one that needs to wake up. The Republicans have so much fire power to battle Hillary, they are chomping the bit for her to win. They are not as confident going up against Obama.
Republicans are much more likely to switch to "the other side" and vote for Obama.
Very VERY few Republicans would ever vote for Hillary Clinton.
You are the one that needs to wake up here.

Obama won in South Carolina on the poor me, picked upon by the Clintons, sympathy vote. At least Hillary called and congratulated him on his win. He didn't have the decency to congratulate her on her Nevada win. The Obamas gave as good as they got. They distorted facts about the Clintons as well. Why is it he doesnt speak more about his voting record, his experiences and about his platform.? Is because his voting record is full of "present" or absenteeism , experiences are lacking and his platform is a copy of other candidates playbook. He so good at preaching he should have become a minister instead of a politician. George Bush lacked experience, filled the White House with people to help him make choice's . Americans are paying for those decisions.

CNN is so biased. I cannot watch it anymore. I am not a republican but I think FoxNews is more balanced than CNN these days.

This whole CNN blog page has become trash. George in Minneapolis, if you think Hillary Rodham Clinton is "plain, nothing special" then you must also believe that cows jump over the moon. And all you Obama people with your slogan past v. future, yeah, you sure are the uniters not dividers, you just divided the country into young vs. old, what is your cut-off? I'm 45, am I in our out? Sorry you feel that the past has no relevance or meaning, that's not what you were singing last week in constantly evoking the memory of MLK because it suited Mr. Obama's political interests. Hillary never has and never will frame the campaign in these we-they terms, she is the true uniter who talks about finding common ground and then actually has gone out and done it. As a volunteer for HIllary, the first thing we are taught is that we represent her personally, and I know that she would never tolerate references to the "old and senile" as if they don't matter like Obama's supporter Mark.

HILLARY 08!

You tell them Hill, people always want it both ways. If he is around then he is bad but if he is not around then everyone starts asking, where's bill??

My impression is that Hillary's comments are admirable & appropriate. Radicals will try to turn her comments into something else will hold them in less regard if they do.

the republicans want obama. he will never beat mccain. most intelligent people i know are supporting hillary. the race card was played by obama. unfortunately he never had slaves in america for ancestors. as for those who continally put down the clintons, you show your lack of intelligent. THINGS WERE PRETTY GOOD WHEN BILL CLINTON WAS PRES. so stop degrading them. it shows how stupid you are. GO HILLARY AND BILL GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How ugly this is all getting we have only had a few states vote still many more to go I am not sure who will win I am a Clinton fan myself but I will vote for Obama if he wins because 1more day of the same is 1 to many and I se big problems not to far off so achange is needed

It is time to stop thinging about the RACE issue and think about who would be the best person to lead our country and bring our men and women home and stop the war. My vote is for the experienced one Hillary.
If you look at all of the past presidents which have been men their record is not so great so why not support a woman for president that has had experience.
Vote for Hillary.

Do your homework, people. Hillary is the most intelligent public figure in this country today. She got where she is based on the merits, not riding on anyone's coat tails. As far as the comments from "Poor grammer, you know..." look at the idiot that's been representing our country for the last seven years. We deserved better in 2000 and 2004, but as the British newspapers said after the '04 election: "How can 59 million people be so dumb?"

The people of Michigan and Florida derserve to be counted. Hillary is doing the right thing by including them. If Obama and Edwards want to do the right thing, they're more than welcome to.

The only scandals surround the Clintons were the witchhunts of Ken Starr, et al.

HILLARY '08 and '12!! Obama in '16 and '20.....when he'll actually be ready to lead.

As mentioned, all the rabble rousers need to take a deep breath and get out the room. Obama lost badly in Michigan and will lose badly in Florida, both of which have been conveniently dis-enfranchised.

Super Tuesday will sink him, primarily since there are very little black voters in the upcoming states and too many Whites and Hispanics. He had a dream run in Iowa and had a fair showing in NH but once the race card came out in SC and re-defined Obama as a "black candidate" as opposed to "a candidate who happens to be black", I am sorry, the Genie simply cannot be put back into the bottle.

The win in South Carolina was expected, especially with the near 100% support from the blacks of the state. He will probably "battle on" for a while longer but the quicker we have a strong nominee like Hillary, the quicker the party can start rallying around and gearing up for the General Election.

People, the media and members of the Democratic party need to stop ganging up on the Clintons. Barack Obama would be pursuing both Hillary and Bill Clinton's endorsement had he not been running against the Senator of NY. No one says anything about the the wives of Mr. Obama or Mr. Edwards and their efforts to campaign on behalf of their husbands. President Clinton will always get the most press and attention of all the candidates' spouses and that is the reason for the negativity that they are aiming at the Clintons. Michelle Obama is NO Bill Clinton but really who is? Both of the Clintons have a lot to say and lot of important things to say and I think we should listen and ask Mr. Obama to stop whining about it.

Dipa Patel, SC

Americans are looking for a fresh start. We don't trust the Clintons.
Hillary, please disappear. Take Bill, with you, too.

Anyone that is saying Democrats are traitors for not supporting Hillary need to get out of our party. Plain and simple. It is our party – everyone is part of the same goals to a better America. Calling us "traitors" is belittling to you and those you support. As long as a Democrat wins com November, we all win.

That said, Mr. Clinton had his time as President. America, and many of us Democrats, are sick of the family politics that plague Washington. We had a Bush, then a Clinton, and a Bush again. We aren't a monarchy. We don't need family politicians.

Hillary, you have done very little in your time as a Senator. No more than Obama has, that's for sure. Stop talking down to your professional colleagues - and your supporters, detractors, and constituents like we don't know what experience is. We do, Hillary, and you don't have it.

"I am very, very proud of my husband's record as a leader in our country going back so many years and what he's done. And people know his heart. They know, you know, what he has stood for."

I completely agree with Hilary, and the country fully agrees with you. Now please understand what you and your husband have done is enough, we are grateful, thank you very much.

Its Obama time.

"...We need to be focusing on what's important in the lives of Americans."

Hillary would rather the focus be on anything but her and Bill. They don't come off looking so good under the bright lights. There has always been questions about their integrity and there always will be!

Hillary wants America to "take a deep breath" because her husband is about to lean on the Democratic party leadership prior to the convention.

The Clinton&Clinton campagin is putting severe pressure on the party leadership to allow the stripped delegates from Michigan and Florida to attend the convention and vote. Nothing like running "unopposed" and then turning on your own party bosses to change the rules.

If present trends continue, neither candidate will capture enough regular delegates to win the nomination. That means that the "fat cats" and party bosses known as Super Delegates will decide the Democratic Party nomination. They hold the power to decide and they don't have to answer to anyone. What do you think the odds are that the Clintons are calling in every "favor" to obtain the "fat cat" super delegate vote?

Ever wonder why the Democratic Party is the only major party to permit Super Delegates? Perhaps the "fat cat" party bosses don't trust their lowly members to make the "correct" choice?

I can't wait to see the fireworks at the convention!

TO PATTY and many more like him, one doesn't support someone because they are friends or because she/he has supported them in the past,NO. Things are not done that way and thats not how it is supposed to be. People endorse people who they think are able to lead. Never question "why didn't so and so endorse so and so?', No. That is her/her choice and opinion. Everybody has his/her preference.

If Hillary Clinton is smart enough and skillful enough to be president, then she should be leader enough to put a muzzle on Bill before she loses the nomination.

Americans do want change, and re-voting to re-Clinton the White House is not change.

Hillary yes, quite possibly a very good president. But Bill campaigns for her as "we" and "us" and America will not re-elect him by proxy.

Say goodnight Bill, and let the lady make her own history.

@ Other Ben

If you want to know Obama's stances try doing some research. You can even go to his site if you want to.

I also find it just a bit odd that you think that you know better than the majority of your age group and why they do the things they do.

How insulting to say "everybody needs to take a deep breath" This Kathy is for Obama - he is focusing on what is important in the lives of Americans. And Patty, it would be morally wrong for the Kennedys to endorse someone they don't believe in. Give me a break!

Mrs. Clinton verbally recognized that she was experiencing sleep deprivation and certainly showed it in Nashville last night. Here is my point: All of the Presidential candidates are tired, but the last thing you want to do is admit that. A true leader never admits that he/she is tired. This is the home stretch where you have to show all your energy and might in order to project yourself as a true leader. Obama continues to show this optimistic energy and that is who I want representing the free world.

First of all, I do not believe everyone's spouse is doing it and even if they were that wouldn't excuse it. C'mon Sen. Clinton, you know that's a poor explanation. I wouldn't accept that from my children when they were growing up and I won't accept it now from you or your campaign. While I do not admire your husband's past antics, I will give him credit for being smarter than the average bear. He knows exactly what he's doing and saying and the consequences of it. My hope is that we, the American voters, are wiser and more discerning than we were in the 90's.

I am for Hillary, I may not agree with all that she stands for but she will make the best president. Obama is very hollow in his plan of change it is one thing to clam I am for change and the candidate of change with his pom pom speeches that apeal to the young.. but those of us who have been through the trials of life know who is the best choice HILLARY. She is the only candidate that is qualified for the job.
Why is she having a tough run of it, lets look at the situation honestly. 80% of the blacks are going to go with the black candidate 85% of the whites are going to go with a white candidate just the truth. so we have two white candidate that are splitting the vote of the whites and only one black candidate. And Hillary is still running a great race. I hate the fact that it is a black white thing but it is a fact.
GO HILLARY

The repubs will Obama up in the general, I'm no gig fan of the Clintons but I do admire what Bill did for the country and his continued work for the better good of the people of the World post-white house. I am a live free dem and I want very badly to win in November and Clinton has the best shot at winnig Obama is a great speaker but I see no substance–with HRC I see a tough, disciplined, tested, and smart leader who wont back down from what her gut tells her she is what America will nedd in commander-in chief please DEMS STAND UP FEB 5!

I am tired of Obama's "preaching" on Change! He has been in the Senate how long? Doesn't he realize he is in the Government and what exactly has he pushed for and been apart of?

I support Hillary cause she has MADE change in so much work she has done here in America and across the world.

Everyone open your mind and listen! Vote Smart.

For years I've never understood why so many people disliked the Clintons, but now I understand. Bill Clinton continues to cheapen his wife's campaign and his legacy with comments that not only bring attention to the superficial differences between Hilliary and Obama, but to his weakness of character. He didnt choose to make these comments when he was running...when he was the fresh face on the scene, and when he couldnt figure out what "is is", he turned to anyone he could find for support. I am dissapointed and disgusted by what the Clintons continue to represent - the status quo of American politics. After this race, and especially if Hillary wins the primaries, the country will be super polarized, and I, and independent African-American voter, will not be voting for her in November 2008. She has my word.

A most succinct letter to the editor appeared in my local newspaper today. It said, simply, "Imagine the gall of Hillary Clinton sending her husband to question Barack Obama's integrity."

One small sentence can say so much.

I am really afraid to think of 4 to 8 more years of the former President vigorously "supporting " his wife should she become our next chief executive. I really want him to retire. I was considering voting for Mrs. Clinton but I just don't want any more of their constant conflict. I am a life long Democrat who vote for whomever runs against her, if she is the nominee.

I'm sick of lies, and scandal. We need someone new, not just another person we've known all along in a new office. Campaign tactic or not, she who cannot emotionally handle campaigning should not be in charge of the free world. We need a solid win to gain control.
Last night after S.C., a CNN Republican political analyst said that the Republicans have been gearing up so much for the inevitable Clinton nomination, they wouldn't be able to handle Obama's wisdom and enthusiasm, and his ability to reach across demographics. He got the white vote in Iowa – and almost did the same in New Hampshire, did the Independents not support McCain so strongly. But hey, that's what happens with an open primary. He had a strong showing in Nevada, with some support from hispanics, and he clearly has the black vote. This isn't about race. This is about message. Obama is the future.
Say goodbye to the White House in 2008. Should Obama win the nomination (HE SHOULD, ARE YOU LISTENING HOWARD DEAN??) he will win the White House, and give it a rhetorical paint job. I can't wait.

This all about a woman being the head of this country, not that she is educated, intelligent, and has worked hard to reach where she is, to think that people would perfer to place a person that I had never heard of before this campaign and still don't know what his plan is to turn around all of these torn issues that exist, to defy a woman-- sexism at its highest, sad, sad, sad!

Hillary, I only have one simple question, why did Bill bring Jessie together with Obama into a statement and not add Edwards and Gore into the same statement, sounds like Bill is trying to play a card.............

These comments are pathetic. Clinton didn't start the race card, the media did. Bill Clinton wasn't nasty to the media, that's how the media portrayed it to be.

Face it, the media hates the Clinton's and they don't want the Clinton's in office. Seeing these comments show true colors to how the media is warping this election.

It's also pathetic how people think Hillary is using her husband to get into the White House. Educate yourselves on Clintons role as Senate, and her role in the white house with her Husband.

OPEN YOUR EYES PAST MEDIA PROPAGANDA.

One the this country's voters will get it right but until then America will have a president that is nothing new. Simply the same old type of politican; Bush, Clinton etc. Why? Because American voters don't know anything about a new direction for this country. It's sad when nothing changes except the type of fool who gets elected and does the same things expecting different results. I was never voting for the Clintons, so they're not an option in any form. But who I will vote for will represent my need fo change in this country. Wake up America please.

Based on her command of the english language (see quotes in article) "you know" and public speaking skills "you know", I think "you know" she sent her husband out there "you know" to tell the world Obama is just another Jesse Jackson "you know".

Very sad Billary, very disturbing Bill

VOTE the O !.

Let's redefine the Democratic Party. Barack Obama's vision for the Democratic Party is a whole lot better, and it would be a party I would be proud of to be a member.

The title of this post should be "Clinton hides race-baiting comments behind sleep deprivation and love"

In 1988 Jesse Jackson won South Carolina with 54 percent, beating Al Gore and Michael S. Dukakis, who received 19 and 18 percent respectively.

BTW Mark, young, rich and intelligent do support Hillary.
Only difference is that you do not see their immature responses while you do see
"Empty vessel makes more noise" type of responses from Obama supporters.

The true Hillary is coming out. How can you vote for someone who didn't even have the decency to stay around and thank those in South Carolina that did support her. She was on her way to a plane headed to Tennesee before the doors closed at 7 ending the casting of votes. But she had no problem staying around to gloat in the states she won. Edwards stayed to thank his supporters and he came in third. That's what you call a fair weather friend. All the people of SC were to her was a vote. And the same way she looked at them is how she views everyone. Just another vote. She turned her back on her supporters in SC and she will turn her back on the nation should she win. Can you say George Bush III.

I'm tired of all the he said she said. I just want to know who's running for President.....Hillary or Bill? I admit, I was a Bill fan back in the days of his term, but believe he's running for office again. She's in one place and he's in another of course talking about what he did while he was in office. So what does that have to do with anything now?

To comment to the other "Mark". Buddy, you must be among the young and naive category (and no, I'm in my 30s – far from senile). Hillary will win the nomination here's why: you can't get elected with 80% of the black vote and only 25% of the white. SC has continuously voted along racial lines when a black candidate was available which is what Bill successfully pointed out. At least Hillary appeals to black, white, latino voters (etc). She is the best hope for the dems to get into the White House. Oh, head's up for CNN, you may want to start displaying your Obama '08 banners since it is way too obvious who you favor. Go Hillary!

Hillary, I think that you have lost so please graciously go away and take Bill with you. You have allowed a man that has no respect for people open his mouth and basically disgrace the whole political system with his rants, lies and scandles. Allow the change to happen and take your husband and your status quo back home with you.

Now that South Carolina is over, I think that it is time for the media to look more fairly at the question of race as " injected " into this campaign. The Clintons have been unfairly blamed for "injecting" race into the campaign. I have been following the primaries pretty closely, and I know that the very first mention of race as a factor came from supporters of the Obama camp such as columist Eugene
Robinson and a professor from Harvard, whose name I don't recall, "injecting" into the Obama loss and Hillary win in New Hampshire, the so called Bradley factor. Of course they justified it with the idea that one primary was more open then the other and therefore people had to be more open with their answers to polls. The media did not chastise the Obama campaign for "injecting race", but rather came across as sympathetic and understanding that whte racism might be in play. This was unfair because the Obama campaign was injecting this just before the upcoming primary in South Carolina which they were very aware of. . There was no mention of a Bradeley factor in Iowa. But the media did not spend the same kind of time on that injection of race because the media is slanted against the Clintons. The media seems to want to take Hillary Cinton down but is afraid to be as hard and attacking when it comes to Obama. That in itself is an injection of race. But , be aware, those of us watching can see that.

jp's right you know. If Obama wins enough delegates we will end up with McCain in the White House. Yes, the man is black! We see that,O.K. And Hillary is a woman with a great intelect. O.K.? So, why can't some people get past that? I thought this election was about doing what's best for our country and the world not about race religion or gender. I think we all need to take a deep breath and remember why we are registered voters in what used to be the most respected country in the world during Bill Clintons presidency. I think we can have it again with Sen. Clinton in the White House.

The Clinton campaign should probably step back and take a breath, but I agree with jp. The Republicans seem to believe it will be easier to mount a campaign against Obama rather than Hillary. So, they want to make sure she is not in the picture. Obama will be weak on the issues in a national election. He already is, but no one seems to be paying attention to that. Politics of good feelings is superficial. Change is not just a word. You have to have plans and ideas. The only one with those right now is Hillary.

Exactly, Mark. Also, check out the stats for South Caroline: 37% of Hillary's voters did not even graduate HIGH SCHOOL. America needs to take a good, hard look at this. These people obviously do not read, conduct independent research, lack reason, and they're unable to think critically. America needs to take a good, long look at this!

Obama '08 is the educated vote!!!

If your spouse was running for president wouldn't you fully support them. If your answer is no, then you're obviously a foul and insignificant spouse. Hilary has always been strong on her own. Bill's support is just a demonstration of his commitment to his wife's success. There will always be people trying to find a way to cut an aspiring woman, such as Hilary, down. She will continue to be an inspirational force, with or without her husbands advocacy.

Hilary for President 2008

Obama is a very good speaker and inspirational orator. But Hillary is more experienced and competent. With the condition the country is in today, both economically and in world politics, what we need is competence, not good speaches or good intentions...
Hillary keep your spirits up and stick to the issues rather than attacks. That is the way to victory...

when are you GOING TO WAKE UP PEOPLE, hilary AGAIN pulling off one of her dirty tactics like in nevada. everyone knew the rules about florida, but AFTER LOSING SOUTH CAROLINA hilary decides she wants to change the rules AGAIN AT THE LAST MINUTE by trying to get delegates for florida. IF FLORIDA VOTE IS SO DEAR TO HER, WHY DIDNT SHE SAY SOMETHING BEFORE SOUTH CAROLINA.

read between the lines, you would have to be really naive to vote for a person like hilary.

The candidates' reactions to the latest primary speaks volumes. While John Edwards had the courtesy and respect to publicly address his supporters in South Carolina after he lost, good ole Hillary was already in Tennessee trying to hype up a new crowd.

Nice.

Dear ageist commentators,
You too will be older one day. When that day comes you will hope that people give you some respect, and listen to what you have to say, and do not automatically equate old with 'senile.' Gotta tell you, I have met some pretty addle-brained young folk in my life – but I do not then extrapolate and decide that all the young are stupid, ignorant, and cruel.

Dear Women haters. Imagine somebody male with Hilary Clinton's resume. Mr. H. Clinton would be a slam-dunk for the prez. job. The level of your hatred of her says a lot about you, and very little about her. Ask yourself why you hate and fear women, especially when they have some power or brains. Ask yourself why we is a Hilary-witch-hunt going on out there. Where is all the 'evil' she has done? There is none – and she is certainly no slicker than your average boy-candidate. So check yourself – look inside and wonder.

Senator Clinton and the former President Clinton have done just fine. I don't think that it should be any other way. As for Obama, the Republicans know that they can run the election if he is nominated. I mean, with his ties to Kenya, his middle name, Hussein, they will have more fun, a lot more fun with him and everyone knows that it is a definite shoe in for any of the Republicans if they are running against Obama. I will vote Republican and that is unprecedented in my family or cirlcle of friends. I guess, I am tired of the bickering from one party to the other and I truly think that Hillary has the ability to stop the war in Washington and get on with making positive changes in American Government.

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

Your first sentence is grammatically incorrect:

"After days of growing debate about his prominent role in her campaign efforts, Sen. Hillary Clinton said Sunday she knows how her husband feels."

The clause "after days...his..." needs to be followed by "Bill Clinton," not "Hillary." If it were an SAT question, that's how you would grammatically fix it. Alternatively, you could try something like "after days...her husband's..." and that would also work.

I didn't bother to read the rest after I saw that...

Barack,

If you are reading this, I want to say, I love you! You have shown your great love for us. So, it is only natural that we would want to say that we love you! And, try not to worry too much about the Clintons. Because it is you that the country is falling in love with, and not them. And anyway, people don't believe in this idea of Billary. If Hillary want to continue to run, then I think that she should stand up on her own two feet and ask her husband to step (and stay) in the background.

And again Barack, Thank you for loving us!

It seems that even Hillary's friends and Bill Clinton administration officials won't even support her for President. It's also interesting to note that she has already lost about 1/4 to 1/2 of the Democratic vote even before winning the nomination. This is why it would be wise for people to think about whether she is electable before voting for her in the primaries. Can she win the general election when you can routinely hear hard-core Democrats openly denounce, criticize and say they wouldn't vote for her under any circumstance?

If this is the response she gets from Democrats then how can she expect to get enough votes to win in November? Will Republicans suddenly jump ship and support Hillary Clinton when she has made almost every Republican an enemy or will independents suddenly start supporting her in large enough numbers to make up for the lost she suffers in the Democratic base? These are questions that she should consider. If she has the best interests of this country at heart then she would say "John and Barack are both capable and understand the issues and could lead this country just as well as I could. Our family has had eight years in the White House so now it is time to allow someone else to represent me, my family and the American people."

Instead she is basically saying the opposite and seems to believe that no one else is able to lead this nation. Please tell me why Hillary can't simply get on the phone and call a President Edwards or a President Obama and share her opinion with them about where the country should go? Why does she think she is the only one who can lead this nation? Why must she continue to divide this country and the Democratic party in this manner when both of the other candidates are good people who are able to lead this nation just as ably as Hillary Clinton. I believe the answer is "arrogance."

To Kathy – God you are so dumb it is pitiful. Where does your information come from – certainly not the facts. Obama wasn't even in the room when the Clintons got booed and when they did boo, the Obama campaign told them not to. That is certainly more than I can say for the Clintons.
And just one question – how could Barack incite voters to vote for him. You sure don't give any credit for the people of SC and especially the African Americans
I am also a white female over 50 and I will tell you this – you are a dumb racist
Take a long walk off a short pier
Obama for President

Obama and Edwards have been bad-mouthing Hillary for many months. In fact, so has Michelle Obama who took a swipe at Hillary months ago, then backed off when it was widely reported that she made comments about the Clinton's personal business. And Elizabeth has also been on the attack. Obama and Edwards started the negative campaigning months ago, but now that a Clinton is stepping up the game and talking back, the press is spinning out of control. Maybe this is gender-bias. Two men can beat up on a woman and it's just another news day. When the woman fights back, she must be stoned to death.

HILLARY IS THE ONLY ONE WHO LOOKS PRESIDENTIAL! Edwards will be a good VP. Obama is too arrogant to want to work and learn from the pros. He thinks he's the pied piper.

Hillary Clinton All the Way !
Barrack Obama, No Way Jose !

JP – I changed parties so I could caucus for Obama. The only way my husband and I will vote for a Republican this time around is if Hillary gets the Dem nomination.

I think JP has it right. Obama is indeed smoke and mirrors... He has yet to tell us how he is going to make the NEW politics happen. How he is going to get Republicans to collaborate and support liberal programs!
The doouble standards surrounding Obama are baffling. While it is understandable that black voters would give him a free pas, it is interesting to see the media perfect the science of political correctness and never ask him a single tough question, or call him on his platitudes.
I believe the NY Times has it just right. Hillary is so much more qualified and competent to be president...., while Obam is driven by blind ambition.
If in our wildest dreams, he were to get the nomination, Republicans would make minced meat out of him! They are rooting him on and hope to avoid running against Hillary, a competent and concerned pragmatist leader, as she has shown to be in the Senate.... Go Hillary

Francois

One day, Barack Obama will rule the world..! That is the destiny.

Billary are hungry for power.

Obama is hungry for change.

Obama 08: YES WE CAN!!!

Re the above comment–"young" and "intelligent" don't necessarily go hand in hand. Perhaps more realistically you should say "young and inexperienced" which is what a lot of the young voters for Obama are.
We need Hillary–she is experienced, and I can't believe anyone who listens to her speak can't tell she knows what she is talking about. Very Presidential.
I think (and hope and pray) that things will again turn around Feb. 5. We need Hillary. Obama is young and intelligent, but far from strong enough to run the USA. He needs experience. You can't bring people together just with good intentions.
GO, HILLARY! We are with you.

How transparent! The Clinton's pursue an intentional strategy of subtly inserting race in the contest, it backfires and now its "just spouses supporting their spouses." On the same day, Bubba compares the loss to the time when Jesse Jackson won the SC primary. What about Jesse's run and Obama's was similar. Other than race, absolutly nothing!

If you Clinton supporters want to stop getting beaten up for this race issue, tell your candidate and her husband to stop reminding voters that Obama is black every chance they get. Either that, or we should all start referring to Hillary as "Hillary the white woman", just to make sure voters don't forget what her racial and gender categories are.

Prediciton. In two days, the attack dog will be back at it in full force. Followed by an empty call for calm and focus on the issues just two days before Super Tuesday.

Jp, Hillary can't even get the Democratic vote let alone enough independents and Republicans to win the election in November. So she isn't more electable. Every Republican candidate looks forward to the possibility of running against Hillary Clinton since it would be an easy win compared to an Edwards or Obama campaign. As an Obama supporter I could easily vote for John Edwards but I would never vote for Hillary Clinton simply because she lacks character and this is far more important to me than her stand on the issues since the other Democratic candidates and even Republicans can focus on the issues and work across the aisle. This doesn't mean that I will vote for a Republican because I haven't done so in the past except on rare instances but it does mean that I would choose not to vote whether then vote for someone who lacks character simply because they belong to the same political party.

What you fail to understand is that normal people put the country ahead of their political party. Which means that for a lot of Democrats it won't even matter that Hillary is running as a Democrat since they won't vote for her for numerous reasons. Why do you think that Richardson asked his supporters to support Obama? It all comes down to the fact that race has nothing to do with this and you saying that you are a proud African American proves yet again what level Hillary, Bill and their supporters will scoop too. But I should WAKE UP shouldn't I since his Highness JP thinks I am sleeping or just plain too dumb to vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton. I wouldn't vote for you so why should I vote for someone who you support when all you post is garbage and attacks just like her husband. You are a mean spirited person and hateful and I don't care if that offends you. I'm getting sick and tired of reading the posts of Hillary supporters when all they are is filled with hate thinly disguised as being reasonable.

Now for all those so-called dumb people who are reading this. We can either stop sleeping and wake up and get a brain like Jp or we can do the right thing and vote based on the issues, character and personality of the candidates including their ability to put aside partisanship and to work in a bi-partisan manner or we can elect a President Clinton who will only get things done if the Democratic Party is always in the majority. We could instead support Obama who could and would get many good things accomplished regardless of which party controls Congress. What do you say?

Initially I was very impressed by Barack Obama, but after extensive reading decided to support Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Primary. Clinton has the experience the new President will need, Obama does not.

In disagreeing with Obama's policies, what EXACTLY did Bill Clinton say that was interpreted as a racial slur? Race was introduced into the Democratic Primary by the Obama campaign, not by Clinton.

Obama was a graceless winner in Iowa, a poor loosed in New Hampshire and Nevada and has now resorted to the race card.

I am no longer impressed.

Alice E Coleman

Wake up Democrats you’re playing into exactly what the Republicans want. They are hoping for a Barack Obama win so they don’t have to go up against Hillary. The media, including CNN, MSNBC and FOXNews are all helping them get what they want. The media has created this huge controversy over race – not the campaigns! The male dominated media seems to also be afraid of a Hillary win. The thought of a women in power is bringing out the worse in the media – they are making up the news instead of reporting what is really going on. Women and Men who truly want a change, get out and vote for Hillary – don’t let the media and the republicans control this one!

I am a Obama supporter. As a middle aged white woman, a democrat, I would rather vote for anyone other than Billary. If Billary wins the democratic nomination I will vote Republican. She sickens me and that goes for Bill too.

The Clintons deserved the beating they received in South Carolina. Their behavior in recent weeks has been a disgrace, and as a former Clinton voter I have lost any respect I might have ever had for the former first couple. I have no doubt, however, that we can fully expect to see more dirty politics from the Clintons as we head into Super Tuesday.

To understand the heart and mind of If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.

John F. Kennedy

"Mark"....who has the old guard endorsements??? You got it...Obama...cuz they know they can control their little lap dog.....

How is it not relevant? Obama won 83% of the black vote which was 53% of the voting public. He will lose the entire west because more than 60% of Latinos will vote for Hillary and because the black voting public is extremely small.

Hilary also does much better among women than men. Obama does much better among men.

Obviously, race and gender do matter and fortunately for Hillary this will carry her through most states on 5 Feb. Obviously, Obama is not some grand uniting figure and it would be nice for the media to start looking at the gender gap as well.

Iowa = 68% of Dems voted against Billary
NH = 54% of Dems voted against Billary
SC = 73% of Dems voted against Billary

45% or more of the general public state that they would NEVER vote for Billary!

For god's sake people, if we want to get the Neocons out of the white house, we need to have an appealing candidate!

OBAMA 08! Vote against the divisiveness and hypocrisy. These two already had their 8 years to enact change. We have term limits for a reason.

THERE IS NO THIRD TERM!

To get nominated you have to get the delegates, not the popular vote. To win the presidency, you need to win the electoral college, not the popular vote. If Hillary wants to claim victory in Nevada and New Hampshire, go ahead, but that is the same strategy that did in Al Gore. Play the game to win or go home. Obama took more delegates in all four states thus far.

Oh, SHE is telling US to take a deep breath! That makes sense. Her hubby is out there mouthing off, just barely hiding his racist statements, and WE should take a breath?

The Clintons are missing a very fundamental component of this race: Change. They think the "change" everyone is talking about simply means change of administration. However, what Obama means is changing the way we politic in the USA. That nasty Clinton/Rove way of fighting is beneath us as a nation and is a major reason for the stagnation and division in our society today.

Change MEANS Obama.