January 28, 2008
Posted: 08:44 AM ET
Sen. Clinton campaigned in Memphis, Tennessee a day after the South Carolina Democratic primary.
Sen. Clinton campaigned in Memphis, Tennessee a day after the South Carolina Democratic primary.

(CNN) — After days of growing debate about his prominent role in her campaign efforts, Sen. Hillary Clinton said Sunday she knows how her husband feels.

"You know, I think that what he is doing for me is obviously out of a sense of deep commitment to me personally, but also based on his experience as president as to who he thinks would best lead our country," Clinton told CBS' "Face the Nation."

"And I know that in my own support of him going back some years, I sometimes got a little bit carried away. I confess to that."

Asked by host Bob Schieffer whether the former president has gotten "carried away," Hillary Clinton laughed and responded, "I think it's human nature, Bob. I think that the spouses of all three of us have, you know, been passionate and vigorous defenders of each of us and, you know, maybe got a little carried away. But, you know, that comes with a hard-fought election.

"It also comes with sleep deprivation which, you know, I think is marking all of us, our families, our supporters."

Critics have complained about some of Bill Clinton's remarks on the trail for his wife in South Carolina, including his reference to Jesse Jackson having won primaries in the state in the 1980s.

The remark was widely seen as a suggestion that Obama's success would be largely based on his race. In the end, Obama won with a large majority of African-American voters, while most whites voted for Clinton or Sen. John Edwards.

Obama, speaking Sunday on ABC's "This Week," sidestepped a question about whether the former president's remark was a matter of "racial politics."

"I think that that's his frame of reference, was the Jesse Jackson races," Obama said.

Hillary Clinton told CBS, "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.

"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."

–CNN's Josh Levs

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton • South Carolina


josh 7911   January 27th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

blah blah blah. hillary face it, your husband messed up and you're doing damge control for him. you are becoming such a boring and predictable candadate!!

Travis, Spokane, WA   January 27th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

you know, you know, Can she say a complete sentence without saying "you know"… you know what I mean? No, please tell me

Jake   January 27th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

I'm done with the Clintons. We really don't need four more years of their antics and constant battling with the Republicans. The Clintions are so polarizing, I fear that if Clinton becomes President, we will end up, four years from now, in the same position that we are in today…a divided country that can't get anything done because of the constant battle between left and right.

Hillary MANIPULATION   January 27th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

The Clinton's are slippery fish.

Check the transcript Bill never said people voted for Obama because he is black.

Bill campaign of smears of inference that stop short of right out saying anthing is manipulation and Bill is the master of manipulation.

The Clintons haqve put there quest for power a head of America.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 27th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Yes Hillary WE DO KNOW what he has stood for , thats exactly why the American people won't put you and him in the White House again !

You and Bill tell each other your lies , we don't want to hear it anymore.

NO MORE CLINTON SCANDAL'S.

Mike, Conway, AR   January 27th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

What we're seeing here is a major collapse by the Clintons. Obama has all the momentum on his side now. The best Hillary can do is to claim victory in states where she and the other candidates agreed not to campaign in.

What we've seen is that the Obama campaigns, the more those voters gravitate to his side. That's a positive sign for all Democrats as we look to take back the White House.

No Clinton Dynasty!!   January 27th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Take a deep breath and relize what? That the Clinton's will say and do anytihng to get elected!! I think we are relizing that more and more everyday.

The Clinton's are dividers and represent the past.

Obama is a uniter and represents the future.

We need a uniter to move the Democratic agenda forward and get some things changed in this country!!!

Henry   January 27th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

The actions of Bill Clinton while running our country discraced the White house, the American people, and his wife. He should have been impeaced. His campain
tactics are giving us more examples of what he and Hilary stand for. How can Hillary honestly say she is proud of what Bill Clinton did while in the White House. Give me a break………

fred   January 27th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Keep talking Bill you will lose the vote to Obama.

Samual Adams   January 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Why dosnt Kennedy endorse McCain after all they both wrote the open borders amnesty bill that big business so desperately wanted.

Luther Powell   January 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I thought Ted Kennedy was supposed to be taking a neutral position as one of the senior leaders of the democratic party. I guess now that he thinks Obama might be regaining his momentum he's going to bravely step out and endorse him.

That's true "bravery" Ted. Your endorsement counts for nothing with me. When HRC wins you will be relegated to a position of insignificance in the democratic party.

Ryan sc   January 27th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Im proud Hillary defended her husband I would be doing same thing if my wife was running also.Big deal Obama won here in SC in other states where race is not factor he will not win .Big pic Hillary is still smoking him with delegates and will continue to do so.Just as Romney will continue to beat MCcain no matter what the polls say. Hillary and Romney will be nominations with Romney being our next president.

Anon   January 27th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

It's sad that many including the media are bringing up the R card.

Some say Howard Dean won Iowa but didn't get the nomination. — No big deal and nothing has been played with this.

Bill Clinton said Rev. Jackson won South Carolina but didn't get the nomination. —now this is a being played as a big R card issue. why?

I don't find anything wrong. Just states that whoever won Iowa and South Carolina doesn't automatically get the nomination.

Susan Maloff   January 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I think that most blacks voted on the basis of race, this is very sad for our country. I am an independent who is voting for Hillary. If Obama get the nomination I will vote republican for the 1st time in my life.(I am 61) He just does not have the experience that we need as a nation. 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

Curious   January 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Now why do we keep seeing Hill-Bill-A-Ry's picture…Uhhhhhh I thought see just lost South Carolina?

Claire   January 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain…

Manuel   January 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Yes, everyone needs to take a break. Even the media. It wouldn't hurt for the media and this includes CNN to be impartial. I mean all this time you criticize Hillary Clinton or her husband, but mostly her husband. It seems that whenever you bring up Hillary Clinton it's for something negative. Every time you bring up Obama it's as if you only point out his positives. I've heard about the media being against the Clinton's, but I didn't expect CNN to be a part of it. CNN you need to take a deep breath just like Hillary mentioned. Look at everyones record, and be impartial. I mean after last nights election coverage of South Carolina I knew that all of the "Best Political Team on Television" is a supporter of Barack Obama. I don't care if you are, but on the air try and be impartial. I mean all last night Hillary Clinton's Campaign was a joke. You only focused on the negatives. Never on Barack Obama's or John Edwards. Obviously it seems CNN and the "Best Political Team on Television of a grudge against the Clinton's and you can't be professional or impartial.

Don   January 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Hillary is so right. Take a deep breathe and lets focus on whats important in American lives. Hillary knows and knows how to help us.

Go Hillary 08

Barbara (Kansas City, MO)   January 27th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I am an enthusiastic supporter of Senator Obama and therefore, … glad for his win in South Carolina yesterday, … and especially pleased to see Caroline Kennedy endorse him!

I truly believe he is not only the best Democrat, but the best of all candidates, based on his Leadership skills and Spirit of Hope (and it gets me excited!!!)

And most importantly, …Up until about a week ago, I was always telling people if Obama didn't get the nomination, I would support Clinton. But after I witnessed her mean-spirited and disingenuous campaign lately, I am so upset with her (and former President Bill Clinton), … that not only will I not support her, but I will actively campaign against her!
I think Obama said it best last night, … "let's not return to the past, let's march on toward the future"

Let's get excited about America again, …
Let's give Hope and True Change a Chance!
Go Obama Go!

Wayne / Wentzville Mo   January 27th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Oh yes! It's definitely time to take a deep breath alright. After that fierce spanking that she got in South Carolina, anyone would be looking to take a deep breath! Her rear end is still smarting from Senator Obama, and his supporters. But that just goes to show that dirty politics will not get you anywhere. I thank God for the intelligent voters of South Carolina. They could see past the Clinton smoke screen.

Quentin   January 27th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Thats right take a deep breath and realize that Barack is gonna call you and Bill out when you lie and distort his record, when you use your coded racial language, and when you put Bill in South Carolina like he is running for President. All democrats should be excited that we have someone in our party who could put states in play that others never even considered, who can outraise all republicans together. someone who is not afraid to call a liar a liar even if its Bill Clinton.

Jay, KY   January 27th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

You keep going, Hillary, we are behind you 100%. One state means nothing, wait until the rest of the primaries, you will be victorious!!

Joyce   January 27th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

That's right Hillary!!! Take a deep breathe and walk into your victory on Super Tuesday and beyond!!!
Hillary '08

John   January 27th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Time to take a deep breath, I bet Hillary already did when she saw the South Carolina numbers. A SHARP INTAKE.

deroy   January 27th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

she's always using that term 'take a deep breath'.

well she should take one and tell us the truth sthat she's just a puppet for bill and his stand-in for a thord term

he's not going to allow her to run anything.

bill is her boss. it's very simple look at a photo of them together.

Gail   January 27th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

The aggressor and then the victim role. The politics of the Clinton's are so predictable.

Al, Los Angeles, CA   January 27th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Bill Clinton is trying to stir trouble. A Clinton staffer admitted to an AP reporter that they are trying to paint him as the 'Black' candidate.

As Obama is trying to take the high ground, we will see what path America wants to take.

Side note for all those who said Obama can't handle Clintons, how can he take on the Republicans:

Obama won 52% of all voters 18-64 REGARDLESS OF RACE. It was only retirees who didn't vote for him.

I've noticed that (unlike Hillary who is in FL while Edwards & Obama agreed with the party) he is being loyal to the party. But if he faces the republicans he won't be holding back.

And c'mon, everyone saw in that sc debate, he's got some fight in him.

mishte   January 27th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

this article, like many others, says that Obama swept up the African American vote and his win was largely as a result of the fact that there is a much higher percentage of African Americans in SC.

I'm confused. According to CNN's exit polls, the vote percentages by race (and age) are not startlingly imbalanced at all. Although CNN broke down the race vote by age, if you tally up the totals of Black and non-Black, the percentages are:

All Black voters: 54%
All non-Black voters 45%

Am I missing something or is this race issue really being inordinately distorted? Seems like SC is nearly perfectly balanced between black and white voters. Can anyone enlighten me as to why the "black" vote is being underscored? Is it because SC's total population is predominately African American? How does that compute as far as votes won? It doesn't. I'm confused.

The 2000 Census lists the following percentages:
SC - white: 69.0%, white alone 67.2%
US - white: 80.3%, white alone 75.1%
SC - black: 29.8%, black alone 29.5%
US - black: 12.1%, black alone 12.3%

…so… SC population (2000) was predominately white.
SC voters (2008) 54% black, or slightly more than half.

Steven Furtado, Kunkletown PA   January 27th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I think it would be for the best if Slick Willy takes a backseat for a while and lets Senator Clinton have more attention in this race. I know he means well and he's just supporting his wife, but as of right now, he's not doing her any favors.

Take a break and let her handle it, buddy. Hillary's a big girl. She can take care of herself.

Joan, New York, NY   January 27th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

As a woman I have taken great pride in the things that I have accomplished on my own. I deeply resent Hillary Clinton for depending on her husband to drag her across the finish line. She is weaker than I thought…

A.H   January 27th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Take a breath Hillary and tell your husband to shut it!!! FIGHT YOUR OWN FIGHT!!

Anonymous   January 27th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

"It also comes with sleep deprivation which, you know, I think is marking all of us, our families, our supporters"

What about the other candidates spouses? Why are they not talking anyhow as well? For example, they could have mentioned your husband lack of control in the oval office.

The reason I won't vote for you is because you are full of it, and we've had enough of the Clintons in this country.

Willy   January 27th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I need a fix cause I'm going down, down to the bits that I lleft up town.

Ron, TX   January 27th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

There's not a soul in the world that truly believes Bill Clinton is backing his wife with one ounce of objective criticism… he's just paying her back for the multitude of times he cheated on her.

We do need to be focusing on what's important. Bill Clinton's problem is more than a lack of sleep. He has a lack of respect for fellow democrats. A lack of sleep doesn't cause you to deceive and lie, and race bait and claim that blacks are just voting for Obama because he's black…

Every time the Clintons race-bait, I would LOVE for the media to remind them of Iowa, 98% white, and in favor of Obama over Clinton by 8%.

Maybe they just started to realize he's got the ideas and he's got the power to make change, while the Clintons are stuck in the era of Jesse Jackson?

mhanna   January 27th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

just leave before you split american more then they are its enough divided between red and blue states and the last thing we need is black and white and latino i think you need another 30 years of real experience before you run for president

vote america vote obama or any body else even ron paul will be better then billary

united we stand

E. Goldman   January 27th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I don't understand why the media is so intent on embracing Obama as our first black president. Yes, some people think he is inspirational, but what experience does he have in our nation or foreign affairs. He is an upstart and we cannot live our live on inspiration. Inspriation will not put food on the table of the poor, inspiration will not put gas in our cars, inspiration will not give us health care, inspiration will not take care of social security and I could go on and on. Furthermore Obama is nothing like JFK!! Obama never served in our armed forces, has not spent the time in the House of Representatives or Senate that JFK did and one other important issue to remember is that JFK lowered our taxes while Obama will raise our taxes.

You the media put George Bush in the White House. He was your fair haired man while you lambasted Al Gore for being boring when he spoke and joked about how he dressed. You did the same to John Kerry calling him a "flip flopper" while Romney does the same. You talk negative about Senator Clinton and President Clinton while "priasing" Obama. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 27th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Everybody is to blame for Hillary's loss in S.C. so it's time for everybody to just take a deep breath and everybody needs to focus on what's important in our lives. Hillary, take it out on Bill and not "everybody".

Dan Campbell   January 27th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I am outraged by this story that is ALL OVER THE PLACE TODAY. I saw the ORIGINAL clip of the reporters question. He FIRST asked Bill whether Obama could win as a black candidate…then added the second part of the question. The media CUT the first part, then accused Bill of injecting ‘race’ (with Jesse Jackson) into this response. These tactics are increasingly alarming to me and show that the media is not only deliberately trying to “spin” again Bill Clinton, they are stealing the election from the American people. People need to stand up to this — it is WRONG!

Are there any honest, decent people left in the media that (regardless of how they feel against the Clintons) will stand up to this spin?

Lisa   January 27th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Hillary dear. The only person that needs to "take a deep breath" is your husband. Then maybe he'll gag on the air long enough for you to fight your own battle for the Presidency. He talks too much and apparently sleeps too little.

Go take your naps Bill!

Dave, Atlanta, GA   January 27th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I think it's pretty hypocritical of Clinton, to say "I won't campaign in Florida or give Florida relevance" when she was leading, and then turn around and say "Floridans must make their voice heard" when the race tightens up. That's a campaign statement. Regardless of how you feel about whether Florida's delegates should count, Hillary made a promise which she now seems content to break. The extent to which the Clintons are willing to go to win disturbs me. I remember someone else who was determined to win at all cost. His name is Karl Rove.

Douglas Dukeman   January 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Josh Levs,

You write "The remark was widely seen as a suggestion that Obama's success would be largely based on his race. In the end, Obama won with a large majority of African-American voters, while most whites voted for Clinton or Sen. John Edwards."

Yet, you could just have easily said:

"…yet a majority of white voters (64%) rejected Clinton."

or

"…yet a majority of white voters (60%) rejected Edwards."

Interesting that you chose the turn of phrase you did though….

The white vote was split closely among ALL THREE candidates (40%/36%/24%), so let's not overdo it on the "white voters overwhelmingly rejected Obama" story that the media seems to be creating. It's just not the full picture.

-D. Dukeman

Aaron   January 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I admire the Clinton's entirely.
live to fight another day!
Hillary 08

Patty   January 27th, 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.

A.Macaulay   January 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I am not sure what Hillary is so proud of with regards to Bill Clinton these past several weeks.

Neither Michelle Obama, nor Elizabeth Edwards have ever acted the way Bill Clinton has during this campaign. Bill’s attempt to marginalize Obama as just another African American candidate—went beyond all decency or fairness. Now Hillary’s camp is pressing Democratic leaders to recognize the delegates from the Florida primary. A Florida primary the party elders had already ruled as invalid. Oh, I forgot, the rules have never apply to the Clintons and I can only imagine what other dirty tricks they are cooking up as they take “a breather” before Super Tuesday.

All I know so far about Hillary is she flip flopped on her “experience” theme when that didn’t work only to adopt Barrack Obama’s real position of change. But the Clintons continue to demonstrate that politics of personal destruction and manipulating the system are still part of their bag of tricks. Personally as a Democrat, I am already as tired and disgusted with the Clinton gang as I am of the Bush Clan.

Naturally, with so many party leaders already in their pocket—I am sure the Clintons and their bags of cash will get what they want in Florida. But I am also sure many voters—the young ones that Obama and Edwards have brought into the process, African American voters and just plan old party loyalist like me–may just sit this one out in disgust if Hillary is nominated or look may look for an alternative.

It time for some real change, because if you liked the way Bush and Cheney tandem operated you are going to love the Billary Team. At least Cheney was accountable under the law.

hillary on 2/5   January 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Go get 'em 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.

Obama For Change   January 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

So…Hillary…what do you think of Ted Kennedy's endorsement…something you coveted….your tactics to win even at the risk of tearing the party apart are going to come back to haunt you.

How are you and your supporters going to frame this as a "race Card" on Obama's part??

B M Bolg   January 27th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

You asked if Race effects my vote? Which makes it sound like I am against a black person for President and a racist. I am not. I just want to vote for the person most likely to win, and I don't think that middle America voters are ready yet to stop being racist or that they will vote for a women yet.

Transparent   January 27th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Pretty transparent eh? Brushing off an intentional strategy to subtly insert race into the dialouge as mere spousal over-excitement. Please! Do you take us for idiots?

Will be interesting to see how she and her pit bull husband respond now. I give 'em two days before they go on the attack again, followed by an empty call for truce and focus on the issues two days before super-tuesday.

ES   January 27th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

We agree with you totally what you said about your husband. Looks like your critics just get overboard questioning and critizising yours and Bill Clinton's every move, words, and actions. Number one, he is your spouse and he's campaigning hard for you just like what the other spouses are doing. #2) The media seems biased toward the other candidate so they would rather focus on you and your husband and ostrasized you more. Somehow the media fails to cover racial comments thrown at you and it's a wonder why this is so. Maybe that their coverage might backlash on them? Just keep charging onward. You are still the most qualified to lead this nation. Many of us support you because we believe in your strength and wisdom.

Rod   January 27th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Those voices in the media that are pushing the Obama bandwagon, without subjecting him to the tough questions, are the same ones that pushed the Iraq War without asking the tough questions, and pushed George W. Bush's bandwagon without ever asking him the tough questions.

Don't be fooled by the media again. The media pundits, analysts, commentators and reporters, have agendas…. it's to keep you watching, keep you, tuned in…. controversy.. no matter how manufactured still sells.

Obama and the media combined to attack Clinton(s) and the African American population bought it in part, while the other parts showed that our loyalty (african american) is just skin deep.

Remember who our friends are and have always been before you attack them because all you can see is someone who looks like us. We're deeper than that.

Edd of LA   January 27th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

The Clintons will do everything to win this ELECTION, all the way to the White House. They are committed to democracy and the American people.

I really do not mind having Bill on the campaign trail, everybody needs help. I am excited about the Feb 5th, HILLARY is still leading the national polls, she has to keep that momentum and she will definitely fight to the FINISH. That is my girl, HILLARY!

Perry, Los, CA   January 27th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

“Everybody” do not need to take a deep breath. We are all fine. It is Hillary that needs to take a deep breath. Just because Bill threw crumbs to AA in the 90’s, does NOT mean Bill did not just play the Race card against Obama for the last Month. Hillary and Bill are simply OUT OF TOUCH and like most older folks in that circumstance. They do not want to admit it. I am looking for Bill to come out on the trail in MC Hammer pants and a hair cut like Vanilla ice. Bill and Hillary are like Grand Parents showing up at the Prom. Only one thing for them to do, LEAVE!!

Hillary CANNOT lead the country. She can’t even lead her own Candidacy. Billary is doing that now and a bad job at that. Why anyone is still considering voting for her is beyond me. But is she gets a thumping like the one she got in SC on Super Tuesday. Then it is OVER as it should be. A clear decisive victory for Obama is needed.

maynard   January 27th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

HILLARY YOU CAN TAKE A DEEP BREATH BUT IT WONT DO YOU ANY GOOD. YOU SEE YOUR PAST IS CATCHING UP TO YOU AND BED ROOM BOY.

YOU ARE NOT PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL YOU ARE OF THE OLD AGES . MOVE OVER AND MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW ERA OF POLITICS.

IF YOU CAN,T SAY ANYTHING NICE THEN KEEP YOUR YAP SHUT PEOPLE ARE SICK OF YOU AND BILL

FROM WI

Paul, Atlanta   January 27th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Race does not matter in this election. It is the media who is spawning the race issue. When Tiger Woods wins at Golf, do we look at his Race…we know he is the King at Golf. When Barry Bonds makes home runs do we look at Race. No! Do we look at the race of Ladanian Tomlinson, TO, Randy Moss, Emmit Smith, Micheal Irwin, Jerry Rice. No. Do we look at the race of all the Micheal Jordans , Scotty Pippen, Charles, Barley, Kobe, Shaq et al. No! This is America and in the new American Race is not an issue.

We don't look at the race we vote for Barrack or Hillary. We look at the best who is going to put America in the right track! And Hillary talks about solutions when Obama just says change but what change?

It is the media who is the culprit!

Hillary 08

Gerty11226   January 27th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Unless Jesse Jackson won 24% of the white vote, I don't see why it was relevant to have brought up this point. Could Mr. Clinton and the press be aiming to connect Sen. Obama with a black person that many white people do not like?

mike houston, tx   January 27th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

dear hillary:

we are fighting to keep you from taking over our country. many people think you are an honest person, but the smarter and more aware ones realize how many skeletons you have in your closet… no thanks.

the only true, intelligent, honest, straight-forward candidate who doesn't avoid questions and doesn't seem like all of his answers are scripted is…. Ron Paul.

charlotte   January 27th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

That's right , take a deep breath and while your at, say a quick prayer. Thank him for Ted Kennedys' endorsement of Obama, and not you. The Hillary haters would have had a field day with him. Now Obama will have a tougher time preaching the future, the old guard, the scandals of Ted Kennedy you certainly don't need.

Sam Rob   January 27th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Per law I heard a president can be in office for 8 years (2 terms)….. but again who would not want to have another sway at it, even if it turns out be a proxy-term :-)

The Manhattan Candidate..

Cliff Baker   January 27th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

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.

Cliff Baker
Arlington

Heath, Bronx, NY   January 27th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Bill Clinton race baiting again? I'm concerned that the mask is being ripped off and we see that the Clintons are no different from Bush. They will say and do anything to get elected, even if it means tearing this country apart. Even if Hillary wins the election I could no longer support her and would withhold my vote.

This begs the question, "is she electable in the general election?"

Jermaine   January 27th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Here we go again. Senator Clinton voted for the war, then stated she didn't intend for the President to Launch one, and she can't bring herself to say she was wrong. Senator Clinton, along with Bill and Howard Dean, and Terry Mccauliffe all who is running her campaign help the DNC to bar Florida and Michigan delegates, then after strong arming all the contenders to not campaign in the States and to take their name off the ballots, she keep her name on both States ballots? Now she is cercumventing party rules to in effect campaign in the state although the candidates are barred from doing so. Every vote doesn't really count because the party set the rules and of course Florida and Michigan break the rules, now she wants to forget about it. This is the reason Senator Clinton will not win the General if she wins the nomination,…OOPS she won't win the nomination. The people of FLORIDA should vote against CLINTON on principles, if the rule is base on state party officials and the courts agreeing that a violation occur, the delegates won't be seated and thus the election is moot. Senator Clinton realized she will not win and is trying to change the rule,…her INTEGRITY is not beyond Reproach! Do we really want 4 0r 8 more years of Hillary and Bill with all the baggage of the 90′. AMERICA, FLORIDA it is time to wake up!

OBAMA-GORE 08′.

Joshua   January 27th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

In other words she's not gonna rein him in. She's just gonna stand back and play good cop to his bad cop. Now we get to see if this can truly be about the subtlties of racism in this country or if we can actually, for once, make a single, constant, united choice.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   January 27th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Senator Clinton, you are rigvht. President is doing good and right thing for you, I don't trust media anymore, they twist what President said and made situation turned the direction. But we are behind of you, just keep it up and many States people are much smarter than the other. You will win and Obama will divide Americans racially. You are the next President, go Hillary 2008.

I call for the good people of America to call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 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!

CHERYL   January 27th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

YES WE NEED TO FOCUS ON THE ISSUES AND WHO HAS DONE WHAT! AND WHO HAS NOT! WHO HAS EXPERIENCE AND A PROVEN TRACK RECORD!,ALSO WHO CAN STAND UP TO THE REPUBLICAN ATTACK MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WELL SAID HILLARY, YOU ARE A LEADER AND A UNITER! THAT IS WHY YOU GET MY VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom Whitcum   January 27th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Try to look past all the political baggage Hillary and Obama carries. It's time to take the gloves off and really look at what’s going on here.
In the words of John F. Kennedy, he said, "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future".

I truly believe that most of the American people will come to realize that Hillary is a very powerful leader rarely seen in politics. Hillary’s natural talent of Inspirational Leadership, that lifts all kinds of people into the future of fulfilling their dreams, not just at home but worldwide. She's capable of producing tremendous progress. And when that progress is made within herself AND the American people, then real change occurs.

Hillary Clinton has just begun to fight, and I do mean FIGHT!

Ginny CA   January 27th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Leave it to Hillary's critics to twist Bill's comment about Jesse Jackson winning primaries in the state in the 1980's to appear to be a racist comment. How is it racist? I truly don't understand. I also don't understand Obama's response to whether Bill's remark was a matter of "racial politics". He said, "I think that that's his frame of reference, was the Jesse Jackson races." Is that a "Yes, (No, Maybe) it was racist"? It seems that every phrase that comes out of Bill Clinton's mouth is somehow distorted and reported as racist. Get a grip! The last thing on earth the Clinton's are, is racist.

Ed,Ellenville,New York   January 27th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Every state has a different split on the race and gender factors. I think the jury is in that blacks voted for a black guy over the issues. Bill Clinton was right. If the women were all to vote the same ,as well as the men, wouldn't Edwards come out a lot higher? I hope all the blacks don't scream racism when a white woman beats a black man in the end. I know some men will scream sexism. It appears as though many white liberal democrats are endorsing Obama for cover against a perceived backlash. Are there any women doing the same? A "don't blame me,I voted for a man" group?

Amy   January 27th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

The Clintons calculating moves simply backfired. Like Obama said, it about the past versus the future.

The Clintons are the status quo of the past. Their slash and burn tactics are of the past. And their attempts to divide this country is a move straight from the past.

Obama is going to move this country forward to the future. He will work across party lines. He believe in listening to and working with people. And he is working to unite this country.

His leadership shows that he will get things done because people will work with him. No more gridlock of the past like the Clintons. No more dirty politics. Our time is now. And like Obama said YES WE CAN!

v.ananthan   January 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

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OBAMA BADLY NEEDED A WIN AND PLAYED THE RACIAL CARD IN SOUTH CAROLINA….

MRS CLINTON IS MORE HONEST AND CLEARLY BETTER QUALIFIED FOR THE JOBB…

HILLARY 08.

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Erica   January 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

B M Bolg:

THERE'S A WOMAN RUNNING?

Amy   January 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The 90's are oh so the past. Obama is the future!!!

Obama '08

Frank - Boca   January 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

The other two spouses are not “EX Presidents”. Whatever Bill Clinton says holds more weight. So Hillary please quit comparing him with “other spouses”.
The Jesse Jackson comment was uncalled for. Bill Clinton clearly implied that Barack Obama's victory in SC is due to the color of his skin. As a white voter I am appalled and disappointed by this notion. First, it was his inexperience now it’s the color of his skin- I wonder what would be next. They have polarized their own party; just imagine what they would do to the country if they are elected.

Shame on Bill Clinton!

Nowhere Man   January 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

The Clintonistas didn't care about SC, cuz they knew they were going to lose because of the African-American vote. In most of the states coming up on Super Tuesday, African-Americans are in the minority so the impact will not be as great. Hence, Slick's parting comment about Jesse Jackson (just a veiled reminder to the white voter that Obama is a black candidate, which was truly reprehensible.) After the Clintonistas continue to play the race card to destroy Obama and HRC gets the nomination, and she will, the Clintonistas will make nice again with the African-American community. They will then vote their historical 90% for the Duhmocratic candidate, and the Clintons know this, so they don't care what is said now. They are despicable people, truly despicable, and should never be allowed back in the WH.

Bruce Taylor,Berkeley/Sacramento   January 27th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

The next big endorsement for Senator Clinton will come when President Bush endorses her and thanks her for her vote on the Iraq War.
Shortly thereafter will come the first Karl Rove Award given to the candidate best embodying the spirit of its namesake, to be given to the Clintons as a couple for that is how they plan to inhabit the Oval Office.

Amy in Iowa   January 27th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

The Clintons really need to get over their sense of entitlement. This is not a monarchy. Bill had his two terms. Hillary is just a front for a third term for Bill.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   January 27th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Patty,

Your statement is ridiculous. Just because he didn't endorse Hillary, a friend, he is then a backstabber? Listen, this is OUR government. These people aren't supposed to just support other politicians because they are their friends. They are supposed to do what is right for this country, OUR COUNTRY. Obviously, the Kennedy's feel that Obama is the right person and the right time. Quit taking things so personally. Your "love" of Hillary blinds you.

Ted   January 27th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hillary will win the Democratic nomination, no doubt. Good grief, she is still leading the national polls by wide margin! I really do not mind if Bill supports her. Michelle Obama also supports Barrack so it is just fair!

HILLARY needs all our support this coming election, I will support her all the way to the White House!

Ann   January 27th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

This woman in incredible, I never admired someone that much. Intelligent, focused, determined, pragmatic, hard working.

SC result was expectable .. although I never thought that black people really care about race so much.. I expected to see a more balanced black vote their, as the white vote was more equally distributed among the 3 candidates. 80% by black voters for the black candidate tells a bad story. But Hillary is unstopable and will finally win.

Hillary'08!

robert   January 27th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Hill is straight foward and honest…also we know her record in the Senate, I couldn't tell where Obama stands on many issues, his plate may be clean but thats cause nothing has ever been on it.

Bill from CT   January 27th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

At the end of the day, many of the anti-barack sentiments are not based on the facts. For one, Obama has been in elected office longer. He has the right instincts-like opposing the War in Iraq- not unimportant when you consider the drag the war has had on our economy… Experience means getting it RIGHT on DAY 1..
OBAMA in 08

Nando   January 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08,12

true_blue   January 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I'll never vote for Hillary. The Clinton's are dirty race baiting liars. I'll vote for McCain or an independent in the general, if she wins the nomination. She'll never be my president.

The Clinton's are just despicable scandal mongers.

Mike Parker   January 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I think we should face the facts, Bill Clinton is not only a little carried away as Hillary suggests, but he may be a racist at heart. I can't believe what this former president has thus said. I may not like Obama for other reasons, but let's face the truth squarely, WHAT IS BILL CLINTON IMPLYING when talking about FAIRY TALES or that Jesse Jackson won SC?

Patricia Wilson-Smith   January 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Everybody needs to take a deep breath?!?! So the madness that has ensued over the last few weeks is somehow something that a deep breath from US will alleviate?

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.

kumar   January 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I think Hilary would be a good President and I would like to have Obama as a VP
He would have then gained the experience to become a President.

true_blue   January 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

And another thing, how sad and telling is it that the Clinton's tout their win in Michigan, and they're likely win in Florida as a sign of their campaign success.

SHE IS THE ONLY DEMOCRATS ON THE BILL IN THOSE STATES, AND FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN DON'T COUNT AND THEY HAVE NO DELEGATES THIS YEAR IN THE DEMOCRATIC ELECTION.

Hahha, the Clinton's are losers.

George from Minneapolis   January 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Hillary Clinton would lose in the general election while Obama would probally win in the biggest landslide in history.

Senator Kennedy is a smart man, he has not been a prominent politician this long by being dumb. He sees that Obama is the best candidate. The rest of the democratic party will get onboard and tell Hillary and Bill to go sit down.

Winning the general election is the goal, and to that end the democratic party will endorse Obama or live to regret it.

Barack Obama WILL be the president of the United States. Its up to the democrats if they want to be in the white house in 2008 or 2012.

The ONLY reason Hillary is even in the race and people listen to her is because she married Bill. When she tries to measure up to Obama, she pales in comparison. IT IS SOOOO OBVIOUS WHO THE BETTER CANDIDATE IS. Obama is on his way to being a great man in American history while Hillary is just plain, nothing special.

M Johnson   January 27th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I'm a 62 y.o. white man and Bill Clinton did nothing for me. He undercut the traditional family I believe in, he trivialized the morality I was raised with and catered to every group bent on degrading what I have lived for. You will not return to the white house I have anything to say about it.

LaLainKCMO   January 27th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The Clinton camp just seems like they are in scramble - mode … their confidence is eroding.

Scott   January 27th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Sheesh - Let's hope there's no issues involving sleepless nights during the next presidential term… because it seems like she get's 'carried away' when faced with a little sleep deprivation. Win at all costs…I don't see any of the other candidates republican or democrat using sleep deprivation as an excuse for racial baiting, dirty politics and the like…

Millie   January 27th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Hello. Reality check. How can anyone "love" Hillary Clinton? What exactly does she stand for? All I see are two politicians (Hill and Bill) campaigning in their own world…not ours.

Cliff Baker   January 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

To Obama For Change,

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.

Cliff Baker,
Arlington, TX

Ray   January 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I'm happy that my vote has made an impact here in the great state of South Carolina. As a white voter I feel like I should make it a point to tell you I am a republican who voted for Obama this past Saturday.

A lot of my friends who also happen to be white and other ethnic combinations did as well. You know its really sad that we live in a nation where old people are still so wound up about race. It honestly doesn't matter what skin color Obama has. Obama sounds intelligent and makes good sense. George Bush and his administration have been horrible. It is the time for Change. I see Obama as the instrument that will accomplish what we need.

Amy in Iowa   January 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

The Clintons calculated moves backfired. Like Obama said, it about the past versus the future.

The Clintons are the status quo of the past. Their slash and burn tactics are of the past. And their attempts to divide this country are moves straight from the past.

Obama is going to move this country forward to the future. He will work across party lines. He believe in listening to and working with people. And he is working to unite this country towards positive change.

Obama's leadership shows that he will get things done because people will work with him. No more gridlock of the past like the Clintons. No more dirty politics. Our time is now. And like Obama said YES WE CAN!

Casey   January 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

When it comes down to it, I don't believe there is anyone who really believes Hillary or Bill are a racist. I don't believe there is anyone who really believes she can not do the job. In fact, when she becomes President, I think she will show how she can unite, and get the job done. Go Hillary!

Cathy   January 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

HILLARY is the ONLY Candidate that will actually make the necessary changes. Obama is just a sweet talking suit. Racism is SC controlled this election. When 80% of blacks voted for Obama that sends a clear loud message. Racism is alive and well in good old USA!

Kathy   January 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I am with Hillary and Bill all the way. I am not a traitor like Ted and Caroline. I am truly disappointed in them. I am over 50, white and a long time democrat always. But, Barack is too liberal for me and he is inciting the blacks to boo Hillary and vote for him because he is black. I will vote for Hillary. She will be the commander in chief, the ceo and the coo of the united states of america.
She will win.

Mark   January 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

America's finally waking up.

BYE, BYE, HILLARY!

Independent   January 27th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I can't wait for the Clintons' new supposedly brilliant strategy. They purposefully had the former president Clinton overshadow her, hoping his likeability would win her votes — but instead his lies proved distructive this time around. I can't wait to see what's next: more tears? more "I am hurt?" More attacks? More repeating everything Obama say — then pretend they were her own ideas?

I can't wait.

Cathy, NY   January 27th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

We love you, Hillary! There are SO many of us that are incredibly proud of you, your family, and all of your hard work and tireless efforts on behalf of our country. Do not let all of the hateful and evil naysayers bring you down…you have more support building for you every day, because NO rational person can believe how biased the media coverage against you has been! I can't wait for Super Tuesday!!GO CLINTONS!!!!!!!! HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ABH   January 27th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

yes, it's Say Anything / Change Nothing Hillary again !

Now that your dirty tricks have backfired, you're trying to make nice and pretend that the nastiness was on all sides… but it wasn't — just you and Bill doing the same ole same ole.

No more status quo. The Clintons had their turn. It's time for a new generation and some REAL change.

Does anyone really think that Hillary as prez will promote working together? Ha! Remember the vast right-wing conspiracy, Hillary? This would polarize the country.

And now she wants MI and FL delegates to count. How laughable.

Scott   January 27th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Patty wrote 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.

You have to be kidding me Patty - if this is a genuine post then I am utterly amazed - if someone decides the future of all Americans is with a certain person, and that doesn't happen to be their friend, then you sugesst that that is morally wrong? Look for the greater good in the message and stop being so narrow minded.

MB, Louisiana   January 27th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Ted Kennedy's endorsement means that Obama is surrounding himself with all the old guard, Kennedy, Leahy, Daschle, Kerry. Thought his election was all about change and leaving the past behind. Right!

Jimmy Smith   January 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

President Theodore Roosevelt (1915):
“There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. When I refer to hyphenated Americans, I do not refer to naturalized Americans. Some of the very best Americans I have ever known were naturalized Americans, Americans born abroad. But a hyphenated American is not an American at all. The one absolutely certain way of bringing this nation to ruin, of preventing all possibility of its continuing to be a nation at all, would be to permit it to become a tangle of squabbling nationalities, an intricate knot of German-Americans, Irish-Americans, English-Americans, French-Americans, Scandinavian-Americans or Italian-Americans, each preserving its separate nationality, each at heart feeling more sympathy with Europeans of that nationality, than with the other citizens of the American Republic. There is no such thing as a hyphenated American who is a good American. The only man who is a good American is the man who is an American and nothing else.”

Poor Grammar, you know...   January 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I think that, you know, Hillary, you know, sure says "you know" way too much for, you know, someone who, you know, wants to be leader of the, you know, free world. No I don't know until you tell me.

It's not just her, but it seems ridiculous that highly-educated politicians have to use this phrase to complete a sentence. Don't we deserve better?

Basquale   January 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Go take a deep nap Billary, cause no one wants to hear your falseness anymore! If I were a woman I'd be deeply ashamed that this woman wants to be the President of the United States. I hope the voices of South Carolina will echo through the entire country!

Kim   January 27th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Not all Kennedy's support Obama. There is a family split - Clinton will be president. We just after to wait a little bit longer - likely March.

jacksontod   January 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I think the deep breath that needs to be taken is one that will allow Clinton to refocus her campaign on issues and discussing what she brings to the table rather focusing on tearing down the ideas of her fellow Democrat.

What America has seen the last few weeks is a candidate in Clinton who is negotiating from a position of weakness and desperation, lashing out at her fellow candidates with a frustration that has stemmed from the dual obstacles of the dearth of her own innovative ideas and the increasingly apparent observation that those ideas she does offer up smack of a contrived attempt to create a legacy of Clintonian politics that have been left behind in the 1990's.

Perhaps the breath she is taking will have to be held in hopes that the Democratic party will feel a return to the ideas of the 90's, an ongoing dynastic approach to American politics and the resulting coronation the Clinton's feel is their due will be preferable to a progressive movement that brings all people together for the better of the US.

George Simmons   January 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

After supporting Senator Clinton, I have changed my mind today and will actively work to make Obama the next President. Both the Senator and the former President have disgraced themselves and their party by the campaign they ran in South Carolina! "she will say anything and change nothing" IT IS TIME TO CHANGE THE PAGE!!!

Becky   January 27th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Go Hillary….we don't need any of those old guard men who only are endorsing Obama because they know they can conrol him and they can't control you!!! You go girl….we are behind you 100%……Obama is the one who is going to have to toll the line for his buddies who will expect a lot of favors from him for their support!!!

Mary   January 27th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Rather than take a breath I would suggest it's time to turn the page on the Clinton's. I am disgusted by the way they have conducted this campaign. I think we have a very clear choice to make this year.

ILoveAmerica   January 27th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

With all respect to Jesse Jackson: Jesse Jackson was no Barack Obama. Obama is a more gifted and inspiring orator than anyone America has heard in many years. Hillary would be a fine president, but Obama possesses the greater ability to inspire, excite and energize supporters. And nobody voted for Barack Obama just because Bill Clinton annoyed them. They voted for Barack Obama because Barack Obama excited them.

Doreen Augusta Maine   January 27th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

i haven't hear Michelle Obama getting "carried away" — I suppose it depends on your character

bob   January 27th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

if the media would really report the news instead of backing Obama to make their
programs more controversal the contestants would be able to debate the issues.
go! Hillary! you have a lot of supprters in.

jumpinugly   January 27th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Don't bother Mrs. Clinton. There are plenty of us Democrats out there that don't want the party remade in Clinton image.

Christian   January 27th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Calling the Kennedy's backstabbers for not supporting "a friend" and calling Americans selfish for forgetting the debts they owe the Clintons for things they did a decade ago is exactly why Obama is called the candidate of change in this election. A candidate shouldn't win the presidential nomination because of people owing them a vote or because of who they know. The fact that Hillary has needed a lifetime of politics, a former governor and president as husband, and high up connections all around the country to be trailing Obama, who is completely self-made, should speak volumes about the character in him that the old-time cronyism in you can't see.

Leah   January 27th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

The past vs. the future!

Obama '08

Truth about Hillary   January 27th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Patty this is not about friendship its about who they think can do the best job. They probably know more about Hillary than you.

Stephen   January 27th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

She should let her husband take the driver seat of her campaign, why not? He will drive it down into the ground faster then she will. As it has been reported, Bill came into SC as a mate and left as a running mate. The first Clinton to talk after her numbing loss was ….. you guessed it Bill.

"Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow" is dedicated to all y'all Clinton supporters, who can't wait for the 90's to come back. You remember also there was a Republican controlled Congress, another thing that will happen if Hill is the nominee.

D Dyson   January 27th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Oh Billary, dear old Billary……queen of the setting sun. I glad to see that you're almost done. It's so much FUN FUN FUN FUN. Oh Billary, dear old Billary….king of the scandals past. It's such a blast , your campaign plummets fast, I LAUGH I LAUGH I LAUGH. ABC= Anybody But Clinton

Nikole   January 27th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

It would have been morally wrong for someone to endorse a candidate because they are friends rather than basing it on who is better suited to unite our country and move forward. Please visit barackobama.com and find out why I beleive Ted and Caroline Kennedy's endorsement is correct.

Erick in Fort Lauderdale   January 27th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Go Hillary, you will have my vote! and if Obama wins you better believe I won't be voting that day!

Mark   January 27th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

All the candidates might be suffering from sleep deprivation, but Hillary is the only one who is truly showing it. Last night on CNN, Hillary was struggling to make sense and babbling to the point that CNN cut off her address in Nashville. The last thing we need to hear right now is how tired a candidate is. This is crunch time! Everybody knows the candidates are tired from campaigning, but you're not suppose to say you are. That makes you look weak, old, and incapable of leading the free world. I'm going with a person that has continued to show a positive attitude, confidence, and youthful energy. I'm going with the poltiics of HOPE and inspiration! YES WE CAN!

Truth about Hillary   January 27th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

To Hillary 0n 2/5 what did Clinton do ? I think you have forgotten. Check out N.A.F.T, WTO , signing over ballistic technology to Chinese and lets not forget all the corruption and scandals.

Rex, Toledo, Ohio   January 27th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

you know, you know, you know and you know……….

Yes Hillary, those of us with any intelligence do know, and we know that you are not presidential material……

A.Macaulay   January 27th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I am not sure what Hillary is so proud of with regards to Bill Clinton.

Neither Michelle Obama, nor Elizabeth Edwards have ever acted the way Bill Clinton has during this campaign. Bill’s attempt to marginalize Obama as just another African American candidate—went beyond all decency or fairness. Now Hillary’s camp is pressing Democratic leaders to recognize the delegates from the Florida primary. A Florida primary the party elders had already ruled as invalid. Oh, I forgot, the rules have never apply to the Clintons and I can only imagine what other dirty tricks they are cooking up as they take “a breather” before Super Tuesday.

All I know so far about Hillary is she flip flopped on her “experience” theme when that didn’t work only to adopt Barrack Obama’s real position of change. But the Clintons continue to demonstrate that politics of personal destruction and manipulating the system are still part of their bag of tricks. Personally as a Democrat, I am already as tired and disgusted with the Clinton gang as I am of the Bush Clan.

Naturally, with so many party leaders already in their pocket—I am sure the Clintons and their bags of cash will get what they want in Florida. But I am also sure many voters—the young ones that Obama and Edwards have brought into the process, African American voters and just plan old party loyalist like me–may just sit this one out in disgust if Hillary is nominated or look may look for an alternative.

It time for some real change, because if you liked the way Bush and Cheney tandem operated you are going to love the Billary Team. At least Cheney was accountable under the law.

angela   January 27th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

For all you Hillary haters -The Clintons have been scrutinized to the inth degree and were found to be innocent of all the trumped up charges against them.
why do people keep bringing up all they alleged scandals where there are none.??
If there was anything there the aggressive and rabid Repubs would certainly have found something - but they didn't …so get over it.
Hillary 08!

Susan in Cincinnati   January 27th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hang in there Hillary. We know you have what it takes. The Kennedy family is split on their endorsements… just like many of my friends are.

It's a good place for the Dems to be… for a change! Three very strong candidates.

This is gonna be a long primary season…. and I bet we won't know who our next Prez is til the convention.

Nice   January 27th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Ladies and Gentlement - Introducing the CO-president of the United States of America - Hillary Clinton!!!

How can she declare that she will be the the first woman president of the US when she is hanging on to her husband's coattails! It's a disgrace to the women. Everyday, my impression is proven right - that she cannot manage to win the nomination alone. So how can she govern alone? Obviously, Obama is so powerful that it would take a popular former president and his wife to defeat him.

And don't tell me that there are double standards because Michelle Obama is also campaigning for Barack. But she is a virtual unknown compared to a former president. I thought the Bushes were worse - capitalizing on daddy's former president status. But the elder Bush was in the sidelight while junior was trying to secure nomination and seek a second term. The Bushes look like saints when placed side by side with the Clintons.

Steven   January 27th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO!
I think that nominating Hillary for President is the right thing to do! She has the experience and can start from day one. Though Obama can inspire that is not enough considering the challenges facing the countries in the next few years. The Clintons have experince in economics and foreign affairs. That is what America needs. A vote for Hillary is a vote for a strong America!

jp   January 27th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONT YOU THINK IT IS STRANGE TOHAVE ALL THESE RIGHT WING REPUBLICANS GLOWING OVER OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY ARE USING HIM TO WIN IN NOVEMBER THAY STAND A BETTER CHANCE AGAINST HIM THAN A CLINTON AND THEY ARE USING THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK USE HIM TO GET RID OF HER
FROM O REILLY TO BILL BENNETT THEY SING HIS PRAISE
IF YOU DONT WANT ANOTHER REPUBLICAN DYNASTY
WAKE UP
HILLARY IN 08
YOU LISTEN TO HIM IT IS ALL SMOKE AND MIRRORS
AND I AM A PROUD AFRICAN AMERICAN

Truth about Hillary   January 27th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

To grammer what are your academic creditials ?? I bet they match up you know.

Michael - FL   January 27th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Man… people with higher emotional intelligence have NO problem seeing Hillary's complete LACK of sincerity. All this woman wants at power! Since when does someone supposedly SO concerned with the little person join Wal-Mart (OF ALL PLACES) as a corporate lawyer on their Board. Wonder if she helped fight all the lawsuits against them for sexual discrimination, wages and benefits… We'll never know because Wal-Mart has vowed to never release her records. Nice. Yet another Clinton cover-up.

Take off the blinders… Since Iowa, her and Bill have saying and spinning whatever they need to at the moment to suit their needs. Now after SC Bill says Barack is just another Jesse Jackson… WOW. Another blatantly racist, underhanded attempt to pin him as a black candidate that'll never pull his own weight or stand a chance against a "Clinton" in "White" states! Like I said, ANYTHING. They'll stoop to whatever level they have to.

Why do you REALLY think nearly 50% of the entire population of the US literally HATES her and has already said they will never under any circumstances vote for her? It's not because she's a woman running for president or because they don't like Bills constant philandering. It's not for any reason other than her misrepresenting herself and Bill, being very obviously FAKE and using very dirty politico tactics to win people over. She is NOT what she says she is.

For God's sake… how often does someone as special as Barack come along? Once in a life-time! Someone that ACTUALLY stands a chance at uniting this diverse country… He is bringing out people to vote and bringing people into politics that have made it a point NOT to be involved because of typical political figures like Hillary, McCain, Romney, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc. How is Hillary going to unite ANYTHING when 50% of the population already hates her?

Murry   January 27th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Hillary needs to take a deep breath and hold it. Keep holding it. Stop standing behind your bull dog husband. If you can't keep him in check, what does that say about you as leader of the free world?
We don't want to go back to the Clinton era of impeachment.
I agree with Caroline Kennedy that we should turn a new page.
Vote Obama 08

Mark   January 27th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Why do young and intelligent support Obama?

Why do old and senile support Hillary?

Oh, yes, it is what Obama called

PAST VS FUTURE

Truth about Hillary   January 27th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Becky why is Hillary running. Its Bill running. Shes not smart enough and probably would not be this far without Bill.

Katherine   January 27th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Why did she have to try to compare Bill ro John and Barack's spouses? That's a ridiculous comparison. Does she really think that is a reasonable claim? That's the kind of swtuff that drives me crazy about her. She is in la-la land and really expects the rest of America to lose touch with reality with her. Elizabeth and Michelle have not be acting foolish inf ront of media cameras for the last week or two. Bill has. Period.

snow   January 27th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

THERE WILL NEVER BE A BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE MEDIA HAS CORONATED HIM BUT TRUST ME, THE STORY WILL CHANGE WHEN THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA GO IN THAT VOTING BOOTH. I HAVE NOT SEEN EVEN ONE SINGLE NET WORK THAT HAS CRITISIZED THIS MAN. IS HE PERFECT??????? EVERY TIME YOU OPEN A NEWSPAPER OR WATCH TELEVISION THERE ARE ALL THESE ALLEGATIONS ABOUT THE CLINTONS. WHAT'S NEW??? WE HAVE HEARD, SEEN AND LIVED IT - HAVEN'T WE???

Celeste Stoddard   January 27th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Hillary,
You are getting what you deserved for your unkind and distructive campaign policies. Now you are playing the "florida" thing because you lost big time. You need to CHANGE Hillary and Bill.

Greg   January 27th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

People here are so one why or the other.

The Clinton's were in the white house for 8 years and did wonderful things

To be so negative is not to look at history. The Queen of england is in office for her entire life. -

Also This future past is bull crap.

It comes down to who can work Washington

I have lived in Washington dc my entire life and Washington is not a city were change can happen unless you have experience to fight and use some interesting tactics.

People ditch Clinton as not being trust worthy etc. What you are seeing is there experience of 8 years in Washington.

Washington dc is a very difficult city to get anything done you have to be crafty. I do like Obama but I don't seem him crafty enough to work the system Washington has.

Washington DC people will pounce on him in a second. The Clinton have tact I know the people might not like it but it its the only thing that will work in dc.

Both Clinton and Obama are strong however I think we all need to take a breath and not pounce such negative comments on either. The press in my opinion is a little out of hand. CNN is the most fair I think out of any of them.

G

Boogie   January 27th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Ted Kennedy = Change???
lol…Obama should have told him to support Clinton.
Now he has the support of Kerry and Kennedy…two fresh new idea men…right???
Obama is a politician…and pretends not to be…now we see.

I would have supported him if he didn't pretend to be so holy…it's hype.
I don't fall for hype.

Ida Lula   January 27th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Thank you, Hillary. i'll be voting for you anyway, but the whole S. Carolina scene has only solidified my belief that just about everyone in this country has a knee jerk response to the word "race."

s.positive   January 27th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Face it folks, with such a high negative, no chance…

steve   January 27th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

thank you Senator Clinton for 35 years of fighting and accomplishing change. Words are not actions and hope won't pay the bills. Thank God for the 8 years of the Clinton Administration we experienced, balanced budgets, international admiration, more people lifted out of poverty, family leave, and unprecedented economic growth. Thank you for your hard work to make that happen. I am waiting for the Obama kids to say thank you to you for hard work, sacrifice and pioneering work for women and children. Senator Obama has a long way to go before he can match your record of accomplishment. Senator, I know the media is with Obama, But you can count on my enthusiastic support. I may not be rich or be part of a royal political family, but I am grateful for what you and President Clinton have done for our country

Jason Dolby   January 27th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Thank you Hillary for all the great work you have done over the years. I can't wait to see what changes you will make in the White House when you are president.

We need to stand up to the media and demand fair, un-bias reporting going forward. This is an election for the people, by the people. NOT for the media to decide.

I will be volunteering over the next week and hope to see lots of open-minded, truth seeking Americans campaigning for Hillary for a better tomorrow for al of us.

Shoshana Gross   January 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!

The only things I ever heard from OBAMA is change, he never say how he is going to accomplish the change (there is nothing on his website); and when he does talk he is scares me, because no company will be able to survive under his plan. Companies are sources of employment (if a company will not be abele to make a profit they will move to a place where they can)

It is disgusting to hear Obama using meaningless, rhetoric speech addressed to the un-education crowd,

He is telling the crowd that he grownup poor. OBMA did not grownup poor. His stepfather was not poor.

I am a life-long Democrat. But if OBAMA is the democratic candidate I will vote Republican for the first time of my life.

Would you let an inexperienced surgeon operate on you?

Cathy, NY   January 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Let's see, Obama won 80% of the black vote in SC, but LOST 76% of the white vote! But that wasn't playing for the black vote, huh? Also, when Jesse Jackson won, he won by 64%, beating Obama by 9%! Did Jesse make it to the Oval Office??? You people who are trying to dance on Hillary's political grave AGAIN will be in for a rude awakening on Super Tuesday, and I can't wait! Hillary leads by double digits in almost every Super Tuesday state, with the exception of Illinois and Georgia. Hillary will win the nomination….GO HILLARY!!!!!

lanray   January 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

I don't know where this post really needs to be, but let's start here. I am very disillusioned about all this caucus and early voting for either the Democratic or Repubican candidates. So much mud is being slung that it makes me dislike those doing the slinging. I am basically a Democrat, but must admit that I am very tired of the banter between the potential nominee. I wish that a "knight in shining armor" would surface that would allow me to get out of this crap with these candidates. I am currently convinced that none of them can get my vote in November. Politics is basically disgusting and corrupt. Just give me a candidate that will provide me with security for my beloved America, a stable econony and someone who doesn't owe so many political favor that he can't be effective. No one is of interest to me at this point. Giuliani is the most disgusting of them all.

ams   January 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

I don't understand why it bothers so many people for Bill clintion to campaign for Hillary. The other candidates spouses campaign for them. Obama doesn't have a problem taking advantage of Opra's fame and money~

Tom Wittmann   January 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

KATHY

Out of curiosity:

Why the Kennedys Caroline and Ted are traitors ?? Have they sworn allegiance to
bill and Hillary ??

TOM

ALL: Please excuse the several typos in my comment 6.34 pm

gossipguy   January 27th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

No one seems to talk about this: Hillary shows no sign of knowing
WHO she truly is. Think about that. Isn't that the reason she
seems to be "all over the map" in what she says, how she acts, even
going back to all the hairstyles over the years. Sad. I actually feel
sorry for her. And Bill– smart guy with the judgement of a 16-year old
PLEASE. Isn't it time to turn the page on this pathetic pair?.

Stephen   January 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Have all of you forgotten that Bill Clinton, along with Bono, Bill Gates, etc., was saving millions upon millions of African children with the Clinton Initiative? If you don't know what the Clinton Initiative is, look it up on youtube.com. Also check out the World Economic Forum. If you can prove the Clintons were racist and the first to dish out the race card, I'll find you a PS3 that doesn't have a Blue Ray player. Please, show some intelligence before posting.

Obama is lip service…period.

Ron   January 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

It's a shame, but if Hillary does by chance become the Nominee - myself and nearly half of the Democratic Party will probably join and vote with the Republicans to KICK HER OUT, Thats why the Republicans want her up front because they know half of us won't vote for her no matter what.

I won't write in a candidate either because the write in wouldn't win and my vote would be lost.

Lets see was it Romeo And Juliet or Romeo and Hillary?

Do you see the rotton look on her f