You people are sick and really don't have much to do. To the person who left the comment about we should have a nice President, as of today, we don't even have a smart President! Let's not forget about the President who had sexual relations with an intern! What's the character in that compared to Barack? For all of Hillary's supporters, do you really think she cares about the " may have been a snub". Speaking of growing up, how immature is it to leave comments based on a picture that says nothing.

Funny how this photo makes news but no one notes when Barack pulls out Clinton's chair prior to the debate. America, America.

I am a 53 year old Hispanic woman and a Clinton supporter, but I had been thinking that I really needed to tune into what Obama had to say and make my judgement fairly. But on Tuesday when I saw Obama turn away when Hillary came over to shake hands which I took as a show of unity for the Democrates. This made me realize that he is splitting the Democrates. To me this was important to show that they are united as a political party but he showed that he is willing to show disunity.
HIS ADVISORS ADVISED HIM WRONG. He knew what he was doing.
Because of his show of disunity I will not be taking another look at him as president.

It doesn't matter that a possible future president can't look adversaries in the face!! IObama would be a disaster as president. Imagine Obama snubbing leaders from around the world? Yes!!

This is the most ridiculous thing yet. Grow up people. This isn't a reality show. This isn't President IDOL. The media is playing you like a fiddle. Anyone who has EVER used a camera can tell you that a moment frozen in time can be interpreted in a plethora of ways depending on the angle of the shot. Come on you guys. Get serious and stop injecting gossip and things that have nothing to do with the ISSUES into the campaign. We're talking about presidential campaigns not the next Britney Spears breakdown. Separate your tabloid fix from electing our next president please. Don't take something idiotic and use that as your excuse for voting for or against someone because you're too lazy to really give your time and energy to studying the issues. You're acting like high schoolers who really want to not like the new girl but don't have a reason so they use something insignificant. "Did you see what she was wearing today!?!? I knew there was a reason why I didn't like her!!" You're just using this to exercise your personal prejudices whatever the true nature of that is. There are people paid to inject this type of stupidity into the process because basically they think that public is one step above retarded. There are people on this site right now leaving comments that they don't even believe because they're trying to use this as a way of swaying your opinion one way or another. If you allow THIS to influence your vote you are pathetically gullible and displaying the same intelligence as a dog being tossed a bone in order to keep him from barking at you.

J. McKinney SW MO writes:
LL says: "As was stated previously, Hillary was leaning forward to say something to Sen Kennedy. She wasn't speaking to Barack. Regardless, does this really matter in the scheme of things? Let's look at their individual records or what they believe in. That's what is important to make sure we make the best choice for the next president."

Yes, it DOES matter in the scheme of things — let's do look at their records. And when we do, we already know that Clinton has more experience, and that she actually has posted her plan to pay for everything She has suggested. Obama just talks the talk–he doesn't walk the walk. He can't tell you how he will accomplish any of his "hopes and dreams and choices". Add to that the fact that he is ON VIDEO where it is obvious he is snubbing Clinton, and we see that in addition to being too inexperienced, he is also sullen and pouty. Something we sure don't need in a president. He needs to be capable of handling himself in awkward situations with other world leaders whom he also may not like. We need Clinton!

JW: You weren't there. You were watching a video. You do not know specifically what happened moment by moment. You do not know what happened before or after the speech. Also, have you read every single article written by or about Obama? Believe what you want because I really don't care. The point of what I wrote earlier is that there is this much interest over a handshake when there are many more important world issues going on in the world. Vote for whatever candidate you feel would best represent the country. Do you personally know Obama? How do you know how he handles himself in any situation except this one random moment? Were you this hard on Hillary when she cried over losing a primary election? People are people. We are all human beings. Again, vote for whoever you believe would be the best candidate. I personally like them both and think they would be an amazing powerhouse if they could work together. However, I think there is too much negativity coming out in this campaign that can divide people over minute and inconsequential things rather than focusing on the bigger and much more important issues. I have no intention of getting into an argument with some stranger on the internet and someone whose opinion is not going to affect mine. I am merely trying to get people to focus on more important issues. Thank you for allowing me to express my opinion and have a wonderful day!

Who cares how people perceived a situation. I do not have the time to acknowledge every single people everyday. That others do, is simply surprising to me.

People get so crazy when someone does not speak to them. what is that all about?

If one feels that bad about someone not acknowledging them, then stay home, never leave the house. Then your feeling will not be hurt.

Grow up-grown-ups!

Let's take a realistic view here… this isn't even news-worthy. Obama said it wasn't a snub, Hillary says she doesn't consider it one. Regardless of what it was, we should have the same decency the candidates have to put it behind them, and discuss things that actually matter.

It's a sad commentary on the state of society when people choose their vote over something like this, rather than stances on real issues, ability to lead, willingness to work with both parties to get things done.

Shame on the news agencies for making an issue out of something that shouldn't be, and shame on all the citizens of this country that care about something so unimportant relative to actual issues.

So we're going to decide who the president is over what might happen on an episode of "The Real World"? My party should be ashamed of ourselves over how we've fawned over these two cowards while John Edwards tried to talk about ISSUES and was ignored.

We must rally around Obama. He is the only one who can sit with our Muslim brothers and make peace. We need to learn from Barak, he did not snub Mrs Clinton, but it is against his religion to touch her. This does not mean she is un-pure, but she is a woman. We must support him now and allow him to educate us.

Speaking of crybaby. I read on CNN and not seen any response, that James Carvelle and Beldela, whom support Hillary were taken off CNN until after the primary's are over because they both support Hilary Clinton. The Obama campaign complained to CNN about it and got them taken off. Ever wonder why now only anti Hillary panels are set up on the newscasts who continue to bash and re hash their gripes against the Clintons. And now the threat of Oprah coming to Crybaby's aide in California once more. God help us. What kind of favors is this man going to owe everybody if he gets the nomination. Big daddy Teddy and Kerry giving their fatherly advise will be worse than Karl Rove and Dick Cheney running the White House. Obama already said he won't be the CEO and will leave it to others.

Barack Obama is giving to charity more than $70,000 in contributions linked to an indicted Chicago businessman whose past connections to the Democratic presidential candidate have created a distraction and raised questions about his judgment.

kinda funny he waits until the man goes to jail to give it back when he knew of his wrongdoing before.

Obama's relationship with Rezko came under greater scrutiny this week after prosecutors disclosed Rezko received $3.5 million from an Iraqi billionaire while claiming to be broke. He was jailed on Monday and a federal judge on Tuesday refused to reinstate his b

I am NOT voting for a dishonest man that has A LOT of growing up to do!

GO HILLARY!

What does this have to do with the state of politics for this nation? Seriously. Who cares if he snubbed her — what matters is what he's going to do in the office not what he does at social functions with his peers.

If another presidential canidate did this — no one would have paid attention. It's because Obama and Clinton are the front runners in this current election that people are turning every little thing in to front page news. It's really really sad.

It's getting to the point that it looks like I'm watching a poorly written reality TV show.

…this is really a laugh….the democrats and their preaching about any of their candidates is the choice of change for our country….!!!…man….these guys can't even unite their own party, much less try to unite our country….is there anybody else the democrats have that can try a run for the presidency, because what they have to offer now in Billary and Blah Blah and the pretty guy…..c'mon…there is somebody else…right….!!???

I just love how the repulbicans are posting comments on here pretending to be democrats who will now vote Republican due to the issues Hillary and Obama have. Do you honestly think that people are stupid? Oh wait… Most republicans do. Look at our current President. I think our Country has had enough of the Republicans and more then enough of the Bush Administration. I'm sure most of us can agree on that.

Hillary all the way…
Johnathan, AR

OK the Clintons can lie about Obama and not apologize, but Obama cant snub the clintons, which by the way they deserve. Not fair.

If you will look back at the debates its Hillary that looks Obama right in the face when she responds to negitivity. She even looks Obama in the face when he talks smack about her. Obama just glances over to her when she speaks. Obama
just plan dosnt know how to handle Hillary . If he cant handle Hillary how in world is he going to get any thing done as a president. Obama if your such a great uniter your not showing it. Ted kennedy the women of the nation have back you for a long time and you just slaped them in the face. Hillary you have the gut to face negitivity in the face. Thats the kind of president i want.

did anyone see last night when they interviewed Hillary after Florida win and asked her if he did in fact snub her? Being the lady she is she just said "I extended my hand and it will still be extended at the Debate Thursday", "it's etiquette, but in the end this is not the issue that people want to hear". This leads me to say he did snub her because if he didn't, then why wouldn't Hillary just say No, he didn't; his back was turned when I got there, absolutely not!! I extend my hand to Hillary, she quite a lady and a statesman or stateswoman. Oh did anyone just see, Edwards is dropping out and he says he's not endorsing anyone that this time; what a traitor, they all said they would support the nominee but he is too cowardly to make a choice right now and wants to see who makes it through Super Tuesday; Hillary fans, lets show em;

Is this really news worthy? I bet this wasn't the first time she's been snubed and by God, it won't be the last.

I'd hate to think we could have a President who would behave this way. Imagine the damage if he'd treated the leader of another nation in the same manner, say at a G8 meeting.

He can talk about being an outsider and changing Washington all he wants — good points, yes. But this behavior smacks of immaturity, and we DON'T need that. We need someone who can work with people whose opinions differ from his/hers and the first step toward that kind of relationship is common courtesy.

Its all politics my dear. Obama acted shamefully i agree but why vilify him that way. Up Republicans.

Who cares? We are all human. I like Bill and Hillary, but Hillary deserved the snub. It's like fighting with your sister or brother, you always make up afterwards. Hillary and Bill made a mistake when they unjustly attacked Barack and if Barack snubbed Hillary, then he made a mistake. Keep our eyes on the big picture and make your decision about these two people on something bigger than a questionable snub.

Don't make the same mistake we've made before. Don't vote for someone because you like their Father or Husband and don't use a questionable, insignificant, human moment to hate.

CNN: For the love of the nation, will you please focus on the issues in this presidential race instead of this mindless fodder!!!! If we must talk about this foolishness, lets focus on all aspects. For example, over the past few weeks, Hillary Clinton, her husband, and her "famous" supporters have told lies about Sen. Obama's stance on the issues and have slung mud his way. No one in your news room is racing to get voter reactions on that. Well, here is a quote for you on that, "Hillary Clinton, through her actions, has proven herself to be the same untrustworthy, deplorable, and venomous politician that needs to be removed from the leadership of this nation."

Give us REAL news, please. Stop with this divisive crap.

Voters: I challenge you to look past the garbage that you see on this website, on your televisions, and in your newspapers that is nothing more than gossip in the guise of political reporting. We all need to be focused on doing what is best for our nation, and that does NOT include a stupid debate over who snubbed whom!

……… 'out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh'.

how do you expect obama to react after all those NEGATIVE propaganda during the campaign (after all he is human). to be fair to him how many of us would not react the same way.

finally i wish to reiterate that cnn should stick to issues because america and for that matter the whole world is bigger than clinton, obama and a 'SNUB'

You are all ridiculous. This bickering over 3 minutes of social interaction is excellent evidence of how easily manipulated the public is; are you really judging a presidential candidate based an issue created by a news producer who couldn't find anything else interesting happening in the room at the time? GROW UP, stop feeding into this trivial garbage and letting news stations guide your judgment.

Well, when it's all said and done and whether it was done consciously or not, there is no question that as a presidential candidate involved in a very heated race you are very cognizant of where you are and where the candidate you are running against is at any given moment.

Many have questioned in previous posts why this would be so significant if it were true that Sen. Obama actually turned his back as she approached, thus turning away from his opponent.

Someone even previously posted. without giving the statement much forethought:

[ You want to shake hands with someone that has been talking about you for the past month and a half.]

Well, YES you do want to shake hands with your adversary!

If you can not be a person having character and demonstrate that you are a statesman, then how are you ever going to expect to lead the most powerful country in the world and face the leaders of other countries where we do not agree with their policies or position?

That very not-so-subtle "snub" as people are referring to it as, speaks volumes on the true character of Sen. Obama and has really surprised me.

The media sadly will spin this for both camps and maybe it's become blown out of proportion to a small degree, however it does paint a not so perfect picture of the other candidate representing all of the democratic party,

I support Sen. Clinton based on her platform and as a person that I know will actually lead this country, not backing down or turning from any issue or any person that she has to face.

Oops…I meant interpret that.

Oops…I meant interpret that.

Voters please take mental note and stay aware that the media support those candidates who are able to speak through their hands and buy their words. Consequently, the media’s words and visual representation are full of biasness and manipulation. Don’t be fooled America. Can we try to (at the very least) be independent thinkers who are not subjected to the nonsensical maneuvers of the media? Such is my hope for the 2008 elections.

Senator Obama is attempting ,with the help of conciencious people, to change for the better the world we live in.
The arrogance that the media is implling would certainly come from the Clintons before anyone else. They will manipulate ANYTHING and, I stress ANYTHING to regain power.

There has never been a situation when Senator Obama has shown to be anything less than a polite, well manared gentlemen.

Defendinf himself from untruths said about him by the Clinton campaign does not constitute in my view a negative or undignified campaign. What should any normal person do when they are deliberately misquoted, specially during a seriously important US presidential bid? It seems to me that if he had not been attacked by the Clintons , Senator Obama would have never been put in that position. So stop manipulating facts to start honoring senator Obama as the well manared statesman that he has proven to be.

Another thing, who is the real presidential candidate? Mr. or Mrs. Clinton?
It is a very sad state of affairs when the FIRST WOMAN presidential candidate in this US of A has to stoop down AND DO POLITICS LIKE ALL THE MAN BEFORE HER. As a woman this is very undignifying and defeats the whole purpose and pride I could feel if I was properly being represented by Mrs. Clinton.
Their tactics are old and tired. They do prove to me now that they represent the way of the past. The American people deserve better than the way these people are conducting themselves. SHAME ON YOU CLINTONS. It is time for you faze into the past and let a new America florish.
TOGETHER WE CAN, TOGETHER WE WILL.

Unfortunately, I am not able to vote in this country. The Clintons should simply ignore this issue and have an opportunity to show their superiority in the matter.
As for Obama, he's posture and behaviour was quite obvious; and this would not have really mattered much, had this been a simple gathering. However, it was the State of the Union's speech, under watchful eye from millions of people, and at the very least, as a candidate for the American Presidency – you are obliged to give an example of politeness and etiquette.
But clearly, Obama either did not mean to be impolite, which leaves us to think that he is not formed enough to understand this and thus hold a post of such importance and influence worldwide – or simply that he really is arrogant, and thinks that he is above any mannerism –

So, just think for a minute……….

Is this the President you want to represent you ?

Is this even an issue, there are alot of sheep reading this article.

All of you who think this an issue is reason # 12315262 that this country is falling apart…

Deciding votes on body language? There are a lot of incredibly stupid people that live in this country.

Ok. So if someone's husband came out and started attacking you because you were a threat to their "Kingdom" and you decided not to be the 1st person to shake their hand when they come by…I DON'T blame him. Hillary can play the nice role on this if she wants. Truth is the Clintons got upset because they see that they are ACTUALLY going to have to work to obtain this nomination and that it will not just be given to them(like they think it should), so Bill took some shots at Obama and THEN when they were getting a negative feedback from it all is when they decide to call it "truths" So please spare the world with how Obama reacted…Because most of us would have done the same.

Holy unnecessary drama Bat-man! I think the democrats are going to blow their entire opportunity for the presidency.

Edwards drop out and we're left with these two attention seeking pop-culture nominees. The presidency will soon become a reality TV show.

Guess I'm voting republican this time around.

I personally don't care what people think about this moment, I saw the replay of the SOTU, and caught this moment. The more I look at it, I don't think it matters as much as everyone thinks it does. Here's the real deal, I flat out refuse to vote for Clinton on the grounds that her tactics seem unfriendly. Anything she does seems to reflect on her foreign policy.

Either way you read this, I'm still not voting for her, I would rather not vote, or cast for a republican, than to vote for her.

WHO CARES!?!? Obviously Ride-or-die Hillary supporters are going to act as if this is a tell-tale sign of God-knows-what, but really, this is a non-issue.

All of you are worried about having a polite president, how about we have a president who doesn't CRY because campaigning is difficult? IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE EASY! I think our president should be a little more resolved and stronger than that.

I know this is hard for people who look for any little excuse like a third-grade essay to discredit a truly honest man, but maybe, JUST MAYBE, A POTENTIAL SNUB DOES NOT MATTER IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS!!!

GROW UP.

And I am very disheartened at CNN for this story, but what should I expect from a media outlet that had "Britney Spears Files for Divorce" as a breaking news headline on an election day.

OBAMA '08!

Wow it's no mystery what demographic you people are that hate Obama. Comments posted on this forum make me realize there is a fine line between stereotypes and facts. I am not a democrat, but I support anyone who has a real chance of putting an end to the dreams (or nightmares) of a Hillary Clinton presidency. I think he did snub her on purpose, but for good reason. I think he was worried that if he looked at her and she opened her mouth, he might smack her in the face. Nothing wrong with having a little self control. I have to do it myself every time I see her on TV. But seriously this is not an issue that should have an impact on either campaign. What is an issue is the constant hypocrisy displayed by so many voters. Bush and Hillary have the same goals as president, so you can't hate one and like the other. Hillary, like Bush and so many presidents before him, would get into office and do whatever she could to make as much money as possible in four or eight years. The highest office in the land has become nothing but an instant lotto jackpot for those elected. Isn't that one of the main things people want to CHANGE? Can you imagine if we had a president that actually worked for the American people instead of himself? I don't know why, but for some reason I think Obama could be that person. And this is coming from a republican who is a strong supporter of John McCain!

You'd think with everything else going on there wouldn't be any "slow news day" tabloid stories like this.

Another example of money grabbing, stuff the facts journalism. The press would love nothing more than a split in the number of delegates at the democratic convention so that the conventions then become a BIG story too. So what they decide to do is play up a complete non -story when Obama does something remotely wrong and then in two days time there will be a completely different story about Hiliary or Bill and about another complete non issue which makes them sound bad. This constant see-sawing of the press means that nobody ever gets full momentum and the race keeps going back and forth. Therefore people are more interested in the primiaries for longer = more money for network news.

Is it any wonder that a lot of americans don't know what many of the issues at stake are, when the press cares to concentrate on playground disputes such as Obama doesn't shake Hilary's hand or Hilary says something about Obama. Its ridiculous! When was the last time as policy based article was written?

Personally I like Obama and i also like Hilary but if you look at the policy platform of the three leading dems in this race Edwards anti-lobbyist anti corporate interest stance is the exact thing that America needs. However the press couldn't make a story out of him so he got no press coverage.

grow up people. i cant believe people are losing sleep over this. i fear for america if this 1 little incident decides who you vote for. this is politics not american idol

its sad to see that most of the hateful comments are from women, manners didnt matter 3 weeks ago when they were lying about this mans records. no morals or anything else mattered then….. no matter what this man does you still wont give me a fair shot. alot of women seem to have there own agenda,

would hillary even be a senator if she wasnt married to bill? would she even be running for president if her husband wasnt president? people need to wakeup and look in the mirror and be honest with themselves first. if you cant be honest with yourself… then who are u fooling? the lack of inteligence in this country is really showing, its a sad day.

Is this the type of politics of "change" that Obama represents???

Please don't vote for a candidate because they are nice, please, please look at their position on key issues. There is nothing to be nice about in politics, it is a dirty game and we all ,well…. some of us, know that at this point. Thank you TJ for that intelligent comment above. What is "nice" anyway?

Is the the type of politics of "change" that we want?????

The way I see it Barbara Bush has about 12 years experience. Should we nominate her also? I'm sure no one is taking this decision lightly, but I can't understand how Hilary has so much more experience that Obama. I think history has proven that even those with the most experience can still be worthless.

CNN grow up and take humanity with you–interrupt that! Unless you have substantial evidence to report, don't waste the public's time with nonsense such as a photograph depicting nothing. I'm ashamed at your biasness towards the Democratic Party. Stay FAR to the right where you belong! And as for all of you democratic (humanitarian) supporters, STOP being so GD gullible for CS! Can you see what the media is trying to do?! Debate over the real issues!

*** We need to vote for hillary even if we don't really care for her.. ***

Dumbest comment from anyone, ever. And quite telling I might add.

Obama, Obama….face the truth now your just not ready to be the President of the United States! It's not a game, it's not a hobby and it takes someone who has resolve in the face of fear, dialog in the face of discord and calm in the face of uncertainity. You may have fooled the country with your intellect and strong speech. You are no Jack Kennedy in any comparison! Senator Clinton has all of the atttributes and more important she has my vote!

Who cares if Obama "snubbed" Clinton? This is a presidential election. There are much more significant issues that CNN could be reporting on. Does shaking your opponents hand somehow make you more "suitable" to be president? I don't think so.

If you read CNN's text, it is obvious Obama was nervous about the issue (untruthfull?).

Then later in the day he puts foot in mouth with sexist comment about Clinton's Florida win being just a beauty contest. No doubt if he got the 50% it would have been a mandate in Obama-speak.

Now his camp has made him a victim in SC, and will use race & sexism going fwd.

Jani K…..I agree with you 100%, because I've felt the same way for a while now. It does appear to the average eye that the media is intentionally pumping up Obama like he's some type of phenomenal pop star. I find this entire race so one-sided when it comes to the reporting. If Senator Clinton says one little thing about anything then it's twisted and blown all out of proportion. Obama can do no wrong. He says what he wants and gets away with it. I also noticed that during the debates he's never challenged by the moderators on tough questions. I'm a 41 year old African-American man and I'm not voting for Obama, because I don't feel he is ready or capable to handle the office of the Presidency. He's appears immature at times. His remark during that debate where he told senator Clinton "Hillary you're likeable enough" was barely mentioned in the media. I found that to be down right insulting. I need more than sermon speeches. I need a president who can begin to straighten out this mess the current administration has created. Not one who's going to give me a speech. I'm supporting the best and most experienced candidate running…………..GO HILLARY! …..HILLARY 08!!!

Get a life, so now the media and americans are fortune tellers? What was Obama to do? I would have turned my back to her too (intentional or not). Who is Clinton. Queen Bee? Get real people Americans are facing some real issues, let's stay focused. Anything to bring this wonderful person down. Barack Obama VA, and Philly in the house, we love you and the message you bring. Caroline sumed it up. Keep doing what you do best. America is ready and tired of waiting. Media bring it on, your doing just what we expect!

It's absolutely RIDICULOUS to believe that this is an issue.

Anyone who is pushing this, be them Hiliary supporters or Obama supporters are absolute morons if they think that this is anywhere close to relevent.

This whole episode is completely typical of Obama…..He snubbed Hillary completely and openly and yet is trying to spin it as if no one in the world has eyes….Its exactly like his campaign….He thinks that he is going to have people vote for him not because of any particular policy – as he has never put forward any complete policy on any issue – but because he thinks he has everyone hoodwinked into believing that he is the "new vision"… which in truth is mainly composed of bashing Hillary's years of experience, jealousy that a very charismatic past President is her husband, and piggybacking on Oprah Winfrey who has never once made a political stand in her life and in reality is using HIM for her OWN PUBLICITY…..As a non-American paying particular attention to what is going on in the election I sincerely hope that people really begin to look at what this man is, what he stands for and what he has accomplished so far in his career, and what his clear agenda for the country is because as an outsider and shockingly none of these questions is self-evident for a Presidentail candidate and that is why Hillary should and will be the next President of the United States.

We have troops dying in the Middle East. We have children starving in THIS country overflowing in foster homes in desperate need of someone to love them. We have dis-ease and distress beyond measure in our world. And we have a planet SCREAMING for help. All this and more, and CNN has the audacity to report such garbage. Are you a worthy news organization or a bunch of school yard idots? Shame on you for this tabloid-like junk food reporting. You are shameless and those who have made negative comments about Obama are even bigger idiots. May they get a life, too.

I'm not a supporter of either candidate. I just know tabloid journalism when i read it. Do us all a favor… fire the Editor and report on things in our world that REALLY matter.

This isn't MSN. It's CNN. The videotape can't lie. It shows a snub. But I don't care about the snub. I do care about our future president lying about it.

Let's get real: Hillary NEVER lies! Who cares about a handshake? He has shaken her hand numerous times, isn't that enough?

I left the democratic party before the last midterm elections because I was so sick of the party's inability to get anything done or to STAND UP for the American people. I had been registered Democrat for 17 years, since I could first vote, but I will NOT be voting for Hillary if she gets the nomination. I'm so sick of the bipartisanship from both sides and even if Obama can't get both sides to work together at least he'll try and with a positive message along the way. I'm sick of the pessimism and separatist attitudes from everyone out of Washington. Finally we have someone inspiring us and we have to deal with this crap about a handshake. If that's the worst dirt on Obama, I'm fine with it.

Obama in 08!

I think this shows a lot about the ethics and personality of a man who wants to be the leader of our country. If you can't put aside your differences and work together, how can we trust this man to work with other country leaders? Politics is about representing your people and what the American people need, not about your own personal feelings.

I really am tired about how the media sensationalizes EVERYTHING and tries to stir up controversy when there isn't any. Maybe Hillary had bad breath. Maybe someone goosed Obama. Maybe the Sentor he turned to called his name before tapping his shoulder. We were not there. The media was not close enough to know the truth so they make up some BS to stir up controversy. Whatever happened to the media reporting the news instead of creating it.

This is nothing! Stop wasting your time with non-reporting!

Doesn't anybody proof-read these articles? Whoever wrote these should be repremanded for all the numerous grammatical errors.

Obama, are you politician? i don't think so, you even don't know how to lie. You need to learn from common people. Picture clearly shows you are turned your face away from Mrs. Clinton, you are absolutely stupid negative person. Do you think people stupid enough that they can't judge this?

CNN and the American people should be more concerned about the issues at hand than the apparent "snubbing" of Hilliary by Obama. Obama does not have any experience and this is just another way of showing it. Real "men" would not behave this way. Hillary is a strong woman, this bothers a lot of men. We need a strong president. Mr Obama talks about changes all the time. He does not give any answers as to how he himself will go about makeing changes. Talk is cheap. He cannot deliver. I would not want senator Kennedy as a president and think it is a slam to the JFK name for the family to be endorsing and or comparing
Obama to JFK.

Someone has too much time of his/her hands. Drop it. Who cares?

This is typical CNN ………..find something that is not news and turn it into an issue.

It seems obvious that a number of bloggers can decide the intent of a single individual in the midst of a sea of activity. What gives me pain, is the tone of many of the bloggers responding to the question of "snub" or "not a snub." There is a sense of animous that is easily detected in many of the blogs. Whether you are for Clinton or Obama, it is important to remember that both candidates are leaders wanting to move our GREAT NATION forward, and they both deserve our utmost respect, regardless of which side of the fence we lean towards. Having said that, GO OBAMA!!!!

Y'know, there are more important things going on in the U.S. and around the world…

You Clinton supporter really need to get a life. And stop making an issue out of a non-issue

Is this R-e-a-l-l-y a serious issue?
I care that there is a presidential candidate that has an IMPEACHED president for a husband giving her pointers on HOW to run the country?
"Obama in 2008″

This story is filled with grammatical errors. I can't belive that someone there can't proof-read these articles. It almost gives the reader a headache. I believe that there was no snub by Obama or Clinton.

This actually may be a fluffy story but it does give insight to his integrity and if nothing else continued observation of his body language.

He begins his sentences with a stutter and dawns a smirk when he is uncomfortable or lying.

Similar to GW but not quite as smug.

I can't believe the comments that have been made on something that is not news worthy. This is not a an issue. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Please stop responding to this ridiculus mess. CNN REPORT THE NEWS & FOCUS ON THE ISSUES….

So…. I don't think I've ever been more annoyed reading comments on an article than I am now. Who cares! Get over it. I can't beleive something as small as this has become this big all because of the stupid people who beleive everything they hear in the media. Obama would not have gotten this far if he is too immature. I like both Obama and Hillary. As long as Bush leaves, our country is going to benefit, trust me. Those of you who call Obama immature…. take a look at yourself. You are the ones looking at a snap shot and judging a persons character because his back happens to be turned at that second the picure was taken!!

Why does this matter?

All this pic shows is Hillary shaking hands with Teddy. And Obama talking to the people behind him. Big deal.

WHO CARES!!!!

Will this matter take the Nation forward?
Let us face important issues and more on. Pray for them and don' t destroy them with your mouth. They are doing their best..

What a complete waste of time to put so much energy into such a non-issue. Way to go everyone who reports on this.

hipocrite….new word: very large person that is hypocritical.

Where is the big surprise? Have none of you men or women ever worked with a man who simple doesn't SEE a woman unless it's necessary? They are usually raised that way and have no realization it happens. I think men who aren't that way are much more surprised by the act. The women waving the Obama signs are visible to him…when you put down the sign you'll be invisible again.

SNUBGATE 2008 !!!!!!!

STAY TUNED AMERICA

I agree with the comment about what Edwards is trying to do. It would be a shame to circumvent the democratic prpocess in that manner. I saw a news clipping where an insider in the Edwards camp said that he and Obama met regularly behind the scenes after the debates. I wonder what they talk about?

Is this seriously an issue? I'm shocked that this is on the front page, but can't say I'm surprised…

What a pathetic excuse for an attack!!!! I seem to remember people not having any good political reason to attack President Clinton, so they went after him for adultery!!!!!! Apparently, the Clinton people believe in these kinds of ridiculous attacks…..not to say that adultery is not a very serious matter. Give me a break! The media gets paid to deliver this crap…..

Hillary will say any thing to get elected. She is a modern day Nixion with her bag of dirty tricks.

Who cares!

Umm, okay. Slow news day? Why is there even a discussion about something so trivial? If Obama did or did not snub Hillary, big deal. It isn't like she exactly went out of her way to shake his hand either. Those who would switch their votes over something like this, probably shouldn't have the right to vote at all, but alas we still have SOME rights left. (curse you, Patriot act…) Now play nice and stick to the issues…. in particular the ones that REALLY matter.

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I doubt it was an intended snub, just an awkward moment. Kennedy had endorsed Obama that morning and directly addressed many of Hillary's accusations, so I imagine Obama didn't feel right participating in their conversation. Besides, did she make an effort to greet him? Why does it fall to him to make the first move? In the end, I don't think this matters much.

He's human. I probably would have felt awkward, too, and would have looked to a nearby friend for conversation. Any suggestion that this was some kind of high school silent treatment is just silly.

WHO CARES!!! Hillary reached out to talk to Senator Kennedy, and Obama respected their privacy/relationship and turned away to give them a moment to speak among themselves. What is wrong with that. I would have been less impressed if he would have jumped in and interrupted them in a fleeting moment of jealousy. At least this proves he is a mature individual.

CNN AND THE PRESS ARE THE PROBLEM HERE. COVER THE ISSUES NOT THE GOSSIP. SO WHAT IF HE DID SNUB HER? BIG DEAL!! SHOULD OBAMA BE FORCED TO BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO MAKE A LIAR, CHEAT AND SNEAK FEEL GOOD SO THE PRESS WILL LEAVE HIM ALONE. ENOUGH OF HILLARY AND ALL THE CLINTONS. SEND THEM BACK TO ARKANSAS BECAUSE WESTCHESTER DOES NOT WANT THEM EITHER. THEY ARE BOTH LOW LIFE HILLBILLIES WHO JUST ARE GOT LUCKY. AMERICA REALLY LISTEN TO WHAT THEY SAY…ITS NOT MUCH.

OK, first off it is ridiculous to have a thread this long about a topic so trivial…but then, I guess that makes me a hipocrite for contributing to it; oh well.

This is a non issue, who cares if he snubed her- I probably would have too. This is the type of minutia that isn't really an issue until media outlets like CNN play the clip a dozen times each hour MAKING it an issue, then discuss the blogs like this and responses saying it isn't an issue….laugh a little, then play the segment another dozen times. This is the type of thing and media driven issue that killed the Howard Dean campaign. They played that clip over and over, making him look like an idiot.

I believe this discussion should have been over yesterday when Vince from Arizona stated:

"THIS….. IS….. NOT….. AN….. ISSUE……."

Whether or not it's true, and honestly, who really cares…

He keeps coming off as a whiney candidate with ego issues. He needs to ACTUALLY LAY OUT HIS POLICY and shut up about everything else.

Also LOOK AT THE ANGLE OF HER APPROACH, SHE WAS HEADED FOR OBAMA AND KENNEDY INTERCEPTED HER.

HOW WEIRD????????

SO WHAT IF HE DID SNUB HER?!!! Who among us have not snubbed someone you either don't like or had any kind of confrontation with? Just think about the crap both camps having been saying about each other…are you serious! If your neighbor was saying nasty things about you that were not true or even if they were true and they were spreading it around, YOU WOULD SNUB THEM, TOO!!! How foolish to think that because someone is running for president that they are no longer entitled to express human emotion. I'm only interested in who can do the best job for this country! THAT'S IT…NOT WHO SNUBBED WHO!!! I'm so tired of this teenager in high school crap from the media and the stupid Americans who are playing RIGHT INTO IT!

Looks like Obama is still pouting about getting roughed up in the last debate. We need someone more mature as our president. If Hillary had done this we would never hear the end of it. As usual, Obama will deny and deny and deny, and then tell us again, when other candidates propose exit strategies, how he was against the war in Iraq from the beginning.

If the only thing the media has to report on is one human being turning there back on another out of pure accident then this presidential race is becoming more and more pointless or maybe its because the blood sucking media is just looking for some way to get us to pay more attention, either way this whole situation is irrelevant and if we must get caught up in this race we might as well worry about who's plans and promises appeal to us, not who we think is to rude to be president, maybe we need a president that knows how to turn there back on certain things. But I know one thing if I had a chance to turn my back on Mrs. Clinton I would do it in a heart beat right after extending my middle index finger in her general direction.

Obama did snub Ms.Clinton and is NO DOUBT about it. He is not polite and he thinks he is huge, but look at how many states he won and how many Ms.Clinton won. With this he will be more down in the GOP race then ever before. I do not like to see someone in the White House that does not know how to respect his coleges. Plus Ms.Clinton has many years of experience in the Senate, and this guy with a short time there thinks he has touched the sky. NO…Ah..Almost forgot…HE DOES NOT HAVE MY VOTE.

So what's wrong with snubbing Billary? Get over it.

Look at all these biased opinions, it is hilarious. You can tell from each post what axe each person has to grind. Keep it going, stuff like this really matters!

Why oh why is this a big story? Were these reporters inside Obama's head or Clinton's head?

It's ridiculous that this is even being given the amount of attention it's gotten.

Joseph said it best.

THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE!!!!!!!!!! Who cares if didnt want to speak to her or if was truly a misunderstanding. What's the big deal. The media is extremely petty for making this an issue and its ashame that stupid people are entertaining this. This was our current president's last State of the Union address and all we care about is whether Obama intentionally snubbed Hillary. Who cares!!!!

Im neither here or there for either Obama or Hillary. I havent made up my mind who i am going to vote for. And Im certainly not going to base my opinion on whether he intentionally snubbed her or not.

Its stories like this that made me change my homepage from CNN to The BBC. American news is going down the toilet. Its sad, really. This is not an issue. Write about more important stuff than this!

Hey, I haven't been able to read all of the posts but I wonder, why was Clinton trying to shake the hands of someone close to Obama? Maybe she was trying some funny stuff herself. Obama is just not very smart ladies and gentlemen, he should KNOW THAT THE CAMERAS ARE GOING TO BE ON BOTH OF THEM ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE IN THE SAME VICINITY. I'm sure Bill will have a comment about the whole fiasco! You know what would be funny? "First Man" Bill Clinton"! I understand that the spouse of the president gets to redecorate the White House. If Hillary wins, how will Bill change the house? I think it will look like a Frat house! That's why, I like the fact that the two Democratic front runners are being crappy to eachother, it just makes the Republicans look that much better! Keep it up Obama and Clinton because you are turning voters off all over the country!

This is pathetic!! Why does OBAMA constantly have to defend is actions!! If he was a WHITE MALE, this would not be a problem.

BUT because she is a WHITE female, HOW DARE HE snub her!!

One question….WHO REALLY CARES????? Is this really what our political world has come to????

With all that is going on in America and around the world today, I find it interesting that all we do have the time for is to discuss this issues. GROW UP

Wow…. this is news? Did I click on CNN for Kids by mistake?

Next there will be an article about John Edwards cutting in line at the water fountain.

does this matter at all? so what if he did "snub" her? what are they, best friends? no, they're competing. pretty sure athletes snub each other in the middle of a game, race, competition etc. and then afterwords return to congratulate, shake hands blah blah blah. this is ridiculous!

It is a look into the future if Obama is elected. More snubs to the people who fought for him, more lies and more cover ups. Obama is still the same. He will not change

People, focus on important issues!

YOU ALL HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING! Anyone who is dedicating time to reading news and making comments should be above wasting time on this ridiculous non-event. There are serious issues in this campaign. That is what we need to talk about. The campaigns do enough to pollute the air with irrelevant attacks on one another, we do not need to fuel the fire. Economy, Iraq, health care, education, human rights… those are the issues!

Waste. Of. Time. I want the minute of my life back it took to read this. All of you in here who actually takes this story seriously need to really consider what has true meaning in your lives.

Snub or nor snub, there was no film showing Obama ever extending his hand to Clinton.

Hey Folks,
Please go back to the picture and tell me who said that Sen Clinton was the center of attention to have all people attending the session keep their eyes wide open at her. Take a close look at the front faces, they were not looking at Sen Clinton, were they snubing her too? take an other look at the back, were those people in the same room NOT looking at Sen Clinton were they snubing her too???wait a min, Are all the people walking down the street snubing you when they are not looking at you? it is a huge room, some have their eyes on a screen, some others do not even care what is going on!!! really some are talking about business while they should be focused on the real issues and matters…wake up people and stay focused on the real issued, Hillary wake up from a rumor Dream. Bu the way this whole thing is meant to shake the front runners, well, well, well, the guy is so confident this would mean NOTHING to he, He is already focused on the next step, it smells like we have a looser who has no strategy but to watch the past videos for a dyme. Let's focus on the real issues, What is the future of america the economy and the real stuff, not the fluff!!! thanks!

Slow news day, huh? I'm surprised we didn't see it shown in slow motion. CNN and all of the other news stations need to move on. Focus on what counts, please!

I think that the media, as well as the American public, need to start focusing on the issues rather than insignificant moments like this one. This story has no bearing on how either Obama or Clinton will perform as the next president of the US. We all need to start looking past the petty playground moments and all the BS rhetoric that we are force fed by the candidates and the media during election season (or any season for that matter). Read the tabloids if you want news that doesn't matter.

I am really sick and tired of this type of reporting that adds no value whatsoever. Why can't CNN just stick to reporting the facts and reports those news items and minimize this sensationalistic crap we've been getting. The BBC provides a better source NEWS!!!

I agree with Jani. In fact, I often wonder if CNN is a right-wing rag, and the reason they are boosting Obama (and ignoring his sexist "beauty contest" remark and his relationship with Rezcoe) is because they know he simply cannot win a national election. He does not have the experience or the substance to win a presidential race and we will be forced into another four years with a republican president, who will cause us to lose even more lives in the meaningless Iraqi war.

Wake up, CNN. If you really want to do a service to the country, you will highlight stories on the Iraq war – every day reminding people of what we would be getting into with a president who is not adamant about us drawing our troops out.

And please, enough with the "Obama's so dreamy, he never does anything wrong" stories. Stick to the issues and let the American people make up our own minds.

please report on real issues instead of making something out of nothing. is this cnn or entertainment tonight?

i'm going to have to agree with vince on this one, who cares?

This really isn't an issue…

Why is everyone making such a big deal out of this
Please…do us all a favor and stop blowing this stuff out of proportion and pay attention to the real issues kiddos

are we still talking about this………..I am so worried about our country when this kind of thing is considered "news". I'm not voting for either one of them…they are a couple of brats. Grow up. Seriously…this is news? CNN takes quick votes and polls, etc., but they don't pay any attention to them. If they did, we would not see this kind of story. If they actually listened to what the voters want they would talk about the issues. The economy,,Iraq,,,society, health care, poverty, education, the future of America….a five second bite titled "the moment"? Give me a break.
CNN you are just as bad as the rest of the cable news knuckleheads.

Wow…. this is news?

I like how we live in a country where is news.
What a box to be kept in…. honestly, what is happening elsewhere?
Think about it…

Simply Awful….

This "junk" campaigning and reporting keeps happening because we allow the political process of running for any office go on way too long. How about a dollar cap and time limit, like six months to campaign and vote for the nominees? Then they would have to concentrate on the issues to get elected. Anyone running for office is grossly neglecting the position they are in now to campaign. 2 years of this nonsense is way too much. More people would vote because they wouldn't be so tired of this stuff

My god, are we all still in high school? "Oh, he didn't shake hands with her! He must be a jerk!"

That the Media has this much time on its hands is ridiculous. That the Media thinks most of America really gives a care if two candidates shook hands in a crowded room or not suggests they think very little of our intelligence.

And for Pete's sake, people… they're opponents! Respecting each other is one thing, but they shouldn't be expected to "make nice" and act like old buddies. After all, their very JOB is to defeat the other.

The issue here is not this incident …
it is not whether we are concerned for one candidate or the other – or disconcerned for the whole thing.

LOOK AT THIS BLOG!!!!

Intentional or not CNN has brought out an avenue where people can vent their feelings for everyone to see.

What is important here is
not Obama,
not Clinton
and not CNN

It is US, the people
who are in desparate need of a LEADER

It is evident that Obama did Snob Hillary.
The fact that he denies such a small thing, I wonder how would he handle other serious issues.. And to have another Senator lie for him, he is like everyone. He just is not known like the rest

If all the press have to do is sit around and watch Senator Obama to see if he grins at Hillary or Bill they really need to get a life and report on something newsworthy.

It seems that the issues have been swept to side and now it is all about who said and who did what.
The press can not take away the fact that the man is brilliant, honest and black and well qualified to do the job of President.
Therein lies the problem, people do not want to admit that a black man can be PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES. Put all of the bull aside and let's work for the good of the people. We need new leadership and Senator Obama have proved and is still proving that he is the man for the job.

Hey Folks,
Please go back to the picture and tell me who the said that Sen Clinton was the center of attention to have all people attending the session keep their eyes wide open at her. Take a close look at the front faces, they were not looking at Sen Clinton, were they snubing her too? take an other look at the back, were those people in the same room NOT looking at Sen Clinton were they snubing her too???wait a min, Are all the people walking down the street snubing you when they are not looking at you? it is a huge room, some have their eyes on a screen, some others do not even care what is going on!!! really some are talking about business while they should be focused on the real issues and matters…wake up people and stay focused on the real issued, Hillary wake up from a rumor Dream. Bu the way this whole thing is meant to shake the front runners, well, well, well, the guy is so confident this would mean NOTHING to he, He is already focused on the next step, it smells like we have a looser who has no strategy but to watch the past videos for a dyme. Let's focus on the real issues, What is the future of america the economy and the real stuff, not the fluff!!! thanks!

SO WHAT? Respect is a two-way Street. The media is trying to pick a fight between the candidates. People are more concerned about what he or she can do as a President.

Grow Up!

Really people.

WHO CARES??? REALLY? WHY IS THIS EVEN SOMETHING WE NEED TO DISCUSS?

Personally, I am for Obama.

If Hillary didn't start all this in the first place maybe Obama wouldn't have to defend himself.

Who cares if he snubbed her or not? I think this is a non issue! Why does this really matter to anyone? Slow news day much?

I was hoping he did snub her because if I had seen a clip of them smiling at each other's faces I would have thought, "Barack Obama is a fake". Fake, fake and more fake. I was glad that he sort of found some other things to do. Hillary is a back stabbing, insecure, narcissist and if she did get snubbed she deserved it. I was so glad to see that Ted Kennedy saw through the Clintons and hats off to the New York Times for the pictures of the Clintons and Kennedy's on vacation together back in 1997. I never thought much of Ted Kennedy but I will always remember him for seeing through the Clintons.

Obama lost the chance to rise above politics. But he chose instead to snub Hillary. He says he turned to hear a question from Senator McCaskill. This is easy enough to figure out: what was the question that Obama was asked? No question? Then Obama shows himself to be a liar, and this is very unfortunate. As I said he lost the chance……

Joseph said it best.

This is not an issue!!!!!!!!!! Who cares if didnt want to speak to her or if was truly a misunderstanding. What's the big deal. The media is extremely petty for making this an issue and its ashame that stupid people are entertaining this. This was our current president's last State of the Union address and all we care about is whether Obama intentionally snubbed Hillary. Who cares!!!!

Im neither or there for Obama or Hillary. I havent made up my mind who i am going to vote for. And Im certainly not going to base my opinion on whether he intentionally snubbed her or not.

All these two are doing is providing fodder for the GOP smear machine come general election time.

Think Rove is out of it? Think again; he'll come back in, at a price, but he'll be back in, because the only chance the GOP have is to thoroughly smear a Democrat and take the attention off 8 years of abject failure by Bush! And Rove is a proven master of the misdirection while doing dissection.

And the Democrats are doing the leggwork for the GOP – right now!!!

Hillary is going to get the nomination, Super Tuesday will bear that out, but at what price?!

And…… Obama may be kissing off the VP position in the process!!!

If Obama is turning his……….BACK…………on Women before he gets to the White House………..What's going to happen when …IF.. he gets in??????????

Wolf Blitzer and it CNN are biased…don’t you see??? Just look the BIG hilarious comedy organized by this guy and it channel yesterday about a supposedly Clinton win in Florida…it’s very disgusting!!!!

Democratic candidates had agreed months ago to boycott the contest after the Democratic National Committee stripped Florida of its delegates to punish the state for moving up its primary date!!!

Patti Solis Doyle, campaign manager for Hillary Clinton, committed Clinton to signing the Florida boycott pledge, saying, "We believe Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina play a unique and special role in the nominating process, and we believe the DNC's rules and its calendar provide the necessary structure to respect and honor that role."

Listen to what Patti Solis Doyle is saying today….."There are more voters in Florida alone than there are in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina combined,"…..disgusting!!!!

Hillary Clinton will do ANYTHING to be the democratic nominee….but can she deliver on November??? Absolutely NOT!!!!

Another 4more year for the Republican!!!

This is your news?! How about something regarding an issue? Yeesh!

This has no relevance whatsoever.

Hiliary did not rush to shake Obama hand either!! Hiliary have a mouth just like Obama and she did not open her mouth either!! People get a life because more issues like the economy for one is way more important then this!!

I made a posting but I did not already say this!!

I'm not going to go into details about why this mess is even being reported, but i repeat what someone else so eloquently stated…something that is very true:

THIS……IS………NOT……..AN………ISSUE!!!!

He'll NEVER survive a race against the Republicans if he can't handle the pressure of a race with fellow Democrats. He acts like a spoiled child because he can't get things his way.

Hiliary did not rush to shake Obama hand either!! Hiliary have a mouth just like Obama and she did not open her mouth either!! People get a life because more issues like the economy for one is way more important then this!!

Obama ,you are not smarter than a fifth grader.We dare you to try out.

AN JOHN Q PUBLIC IS STARTING TO SEE YOUR BEHAVIOR. BAD BOY , NO MANNERS .

KENNEDY , KERRY, DR. WRIGHT, CHARVEZ AN FIDEL AN LAST YOUR PROP, MC CASKI .

This is ridiculous. This "story" isnt' news in the slightest. Even if Obama really did intentionally and rudely turn away from Clinton, it doesn't matter. Given that his motivations are pure speculation, and there's no agreement even on exactly what happened, reporting this is suspect– and getting excited about it is downright laughable.

I agree with BM. A president should never shake hands or be courteous with his political adversaries. Obama showed strength and leadership by snubbing Hillary. He's too important to shake hands with her.

Go Hill … Go Clintons …

Okay, and the problem is? He's human. Give the man a break. Is this really newsworthy? I mean look at President Bush. He's done ALOT worse than a measly snub don't you think? Please people, put things in perspective.

I thought this was a competition……be cordial and polite after the game, like all other competitions

Snub? Sounds like politics as usual to me~

One thing though: Do note that it was Mrs. Clinton that reached out, that approached the other – whether anyone was willing to receive it seemed apparent. To not even recognize the other on the floor with all the press coverage there, makes me a bit uneasy.

We "so" need genuine leadership, and so far, I'm still looking for it.

Dear CNN,

Please stop covering political stories like its pro wrestling. No one's falling for it anymore. This election is dramatic enough without you adding your own adolescent storyline over the top of it.

Thanks in advance,

The American Public

I agree that there are more important things to talk about, viz. the state of the country, healthcare, etc. The fact of the matter, however, is that Obama exhibited very poor manners. Common courtesy dictated that he should have extended his hand to Senator Clinton. Far from that, he turned his back, and for McCaskill and the like to defend him! Anyway you look at it, it was downright uncouth!

This is funny how it's being spun as Obama's critical flaw, this is laughable and all these cackling hens are screaming like they've finally got Obama now. This is such a non-issue its ridiculous. Grow up, and if you want to see some weird photos of hillary just google her and tell me the first 10 you see. LOL

Obama tells us he can reach across the isle and talk to our enemies abroad, but he cant be cordial with someone in his same party he is running against??

if the election were a month ago he would have gotten my vote, but im glad i have this extra week to decide

Hillary 08 i guess

All of this "stuff" is out of control. Honestly, who cares?! All of these candidates should take advice from my 3 year old grandson. He at least tells the truth and smiles at everyone.

This is such a non-issue. This is the worst kind of celebrity gossip, and the fact that it's even being so widely reported is disgraceful.

I bet there's a lot of journalists right now who need a nice long shower after writing/reporting this dirty, stupid muck.

With all of the serious issues facing U.S. and the world, the news media continues to report items that are meaningless.

How come Obama showed up for this fiasco but does not have the time to show up for voting in the Senate ae part of his job. The same as he did when he was senator in Illinois. I think that is more important then is snub of Clinton if that what is was.

This is crazy, the media( with a little help from the candidates) are turning this into an episode of saved by the bell. Are we in High School or what?

The reason this is news is because we don't know much about BO except for the speeches he reads. The NYT called him "undefined" . Others have called his candidacy "vague." These behaviors speak volumes about what type of person he is. BO is preaching (and I do mean preaching) that he can "reach across the aisles and get things done to CHANGE Washington." But he can't even reach to extend his hand to someone standing right next to him. Those of us who saw it saw that Kennedy had to reach over BO to shake HC's hand while BO turned away. This along with other remarks like "you're likable enough" show this person's arrogance. If HC had done the same to BO, he would be calling them racist yet again. I see a double standard here.

For a while I was on the fence between BO and HC but several things have made me realize why HC is the best person for the job. I for one wanted to know more about BO and what he has done. Unfortunately, every time BO is challenged or asked about his lack of accomplishment and experience, or to explain how he is going to accomplish something, somehow his camp convinces the media that the Clinton's are being racist. Anyone who has been awake in the last 20 years simply knows that that is complete fiction. And why is it that when McCain and Romney debate and challenge each other it's called "politics", but when HC does the same, it is called "racist".

There was another candidate who ran on a slogan to change Washington…GWB. Remember when he promised to be a "uniter" not a "divider". Did he say how he was going to do that? Did he deliver on that slogan? The answer to both is no. We can't rely on slogans this time around. We need a leader who will deliver solutions to the huge mess that awaits when the current administration leaves. HC is the one most prepared to do it. We can't afford to have someone in there again who will be in training for 4 years.

Just another media attempt to "create" controversy.

If I were in his place and I saw Mrs. C approaching and holding out her hand to Mr. Kennedy, it woul be fairly obvious to me that they wre going to greet each other and talk. What am I supposed to do then? Stand there and stare while they talked?!!! And the possibility of them ignoring me is real considering that they are two old timers who have a lot in common historically and socially, even though he endorsed him (Obama). Human nature at work, so, involuntarily, (human nature again working)his body turns away to talk to someone else to engage his time and to leave them to it. SO HUMAN NATURE AT WORK AGAIN, the media jumps on it to make the headlines. Thinking the worse. But you know it is not important really.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I t's only contributing to more divisiveness in America.

This IS an issue – can the US afford to have someone who pouts and takes things personally clean up our foreign relations around the world? What's Obama going to do if the president of France makes a comment about him – turn his back to him and stamp his foot? It boils down to etiquette, professionalism, and polish. Obama clearly isn't polished enough to keep his personal bias from interfering with his work.

This is such a non-issue. This is the worst kind of celebrity gossip, and the fact that it's even being so widely reported is disgraceful.

I bet there's a lot of journalists right now who need a nice long shower after writing/reporting this dirty, stupid muck.

For all of you who think Mc Cain is the right choice, might as well give Bush 4 more years. There will be no difference. More power to giant corporations who currently control our government. It's no longer government for the people. We need any kind of change to hopefully bring back jobs to this country and make us the country to look up to. We are the country every other country hates. We outsource everything and import because Bush says American’s want cheap products. BS! We want a strong producing America. Look at the mess this country is in and it's only getting worse. Soon you will hear the government is going to bail out the banks. And who is going to flip that bill? Do you think Mc Cain is going to change things? Ha! I doubt it.

Stop arguing over a stupid photo with no verbal facts. Either canidate or even Edwards is a chance for change.

my only problem is that they never show the candidates going to the bathroom. i mean come on! they dont show when sit com actors go to the bathroom, but they aren't real, so i can excuse that. BUT SERIOUSLY PEOPLE! if we are supposed to be looking at the issues, then we need to see that these people are REAL PEOPLE who use the REAL BATHROOOM!
when are we going to see them excuse themselves to relieve themselves?
when are we going to see an uncomfortable president?
when are we going to hear one….small…toot?

What a pathetic state of affairs that we are reporting this…

Obama is very much rude. I can not believe the media never picked up on this. At the IOWA debate the first Edwards was announced, then Todd. Both guys shook hands, patted back. Next Obama comes in, same here. It was like a welcome wagon.

Then Hillary gets announced. Obama did not extend his hand that time either. The welcome party ended.

It was so blatent he does not like her and that was way before this new battle of the sex/race started.

He is rude and can not control his emotions. I am sure Ted will show him how to spit in your eye and tell you it raining, as he does in the picture above.

What a pair!!

It doesn't matter one bit that Ted Kennedy has endorsed Obamba. The winds of change are about action, not just words. Hillary has my vote. yalvarez

Here is another one of Hilary Clinton's crying games. Has she ever considered what she and her husband have done to Obama? People don't often think about how they've treat others until the table is turned on them. She can only blame herself and her husband.

Obama hates Hillary – that was clear in the NH debates when he had his body turned away from her and snidely said she was "likeable enough." He's proven himself to be a sore loser, then tries to tell everyone that what he says or does isn't what he said or did. And he accuses the Clintons of this? Obama, grow up…

Last time I checked HE WON! SHE SHOULD HAVE WAITED TO CONGRATULATE HIM!!!! If of course she is that kind of person.

DRAGON LADY finally reaps what she has sown!!

Does this sound like someone that would intentionally snub someone?

Richardson said he likes Obama, telling a story about how Obama saved him during one of last year's Democratic debates:

"I had just been asked a question — I don't remember which one — and Obama was sitting right next to me. Then the moderator went across the room, I think to Chris Dodd, so I thought I was home free for a while. I wasn't going to listen to the next question. I was about to say something to Obama when the moderator turned to me and said, 'So, Gov. Richardson, what do you think of that?' But I wasn't paying any attention! I was about to say, 'Could you repeat the question? I wasn't listening.' But I wasn't about to say I wasn't listening. I looked at Obama. I was just horrified. And Obama whispered, 'Katrina. Katrina.' The question was on Katrina! So I said, 'On Katrina, my policy . . .' Obama could have just thrown me under the bus. So I said, 'Obama, that was good of you to do that.'"

i wrote a comment on this subject prior to this one where i said maybe Mr Obama may have been hurt from previous misinformation reported about his past, but i now hear what Mr Obama is saying about that incident and I am happy to know that it wasn't as it was reported to be. That's fine to know. They are just humans and we all are misrepresented alot of the times. The Republican Party is not misrepresented as being the party of racial divide and no affection for those other than old style in charge confederate caucasians. They are the saddest group i know and i do my part to incourage people to become either democratic or independent members because most people say Republicans are "REPULSIVE'

I can't wait until they call Obama out on this at the debate tomorrow night.

The press is always out to create a sensation in order to sell their newspaper or in this case to gain some sort of popularity in the media. Mature readers or viewers will always take what they see or hear with a pinch of salt. They will also know what to believe. Hence I consider the "snub" as a load of crab from the originator of this piece of reporting;

People have too much time on their hands….

Who cares? A moutain out of a molehill. You want to talk about people ignoring people? How about Huckabee totally ignoring a question from a concerned student at a Q and A at Madrid High School in Madrid, Iowa and when she called him on it, he yells at her? No local news organizations even wanted to pick up this story a week before the Iowa caucuses. Much more telling than the lack of a handshake here, and yet this crud makes the news?? Sad…get over yourselves people. Intentional or not, who cares? Every single one of you who has been offended at this has probably done much worse, so get off the high horse…sheesh.

WHO CARES!!!!!!!! Since when is this news? Hillary didn't even bother to stick around to thank her supporters in SC. THATS A SNUB FOLKS!!!! No speculation is needed on that one. OBAMA 08!!!!!!

I've heard that Kennedy said that Clinton was too moderate….so what's the problem with being a moderate Democrat? That's who we need in The White House now.

Why is this even an issue? People seriously have their priorities ALL TYPES OF WRONG. Stop nitpicking and LOOKING for things to bash him about goodness.

There's nothing else to talk about !

It's this type of focus on trivial matters that has us in the trouble we're in now. In the past two presidential elections, the media was more focused on personality issues of the candidates than their substance as capable leaders.

I watched the whole thing and OBAMA definetly did turn away. Braek it down step by step and you will see. He abrubtly turned when Ms. Clinton approached and put out her hand and he did not even make a move toward Hskel . He is not a nic e person as you have seen. He is definetly playing the race card. I listened to him make a speec and he tries to emulate Martin Luther King especially when he is around the great Black community.

This goes to show the character issue for Obama. This was an outright snub. If Hillary would have done this, the news media would have been all over her and clawing for blood. It is ok to disagree about politics, but to treat a fellow Senator from the same party with disdain is disgusting. This will go along way to helping Clinton in showing what kind of person Obama is. Obama would be wise to issue an apology instead of a cover up. If not, he will lose more than he has gained to date.

Oh, for the love of all that is good and holy! Grow up people! This isn't news, it's playground gossip. "He didn't talk to my friend." "She didn't talk to my friend." "I hate him." etc. Not only did Barack not talk to Hillary when she came to talk to Ted Kennedy, but let's point out that she stretched across him to talk to Ted without talking to Barack. Both Barack and Hillary have reason to tread gingerly around each other, and I wouldn't make anything of it. Go find some real news! And find real issues to debate instead of who didn't say hi to whom!

Does this even matter? Is this worth news coverage? I expect more from you, CNN.

WHO CARES? The press needs to get a life!

CNN – are you a reputable news org?

What is your company coming to?

why would you put this on your front page and call it news.

I frequent this site in the hope of following the real issues.

I cannot fathom your motives.

Please be more responsible

Obama, beware of the ides of March! the ides of March! people who hate you for what you stand for, are going to find someway to bring you down. often times they cant make a direct frontal attack because it will be publicly unacceptable & unpopular. but sure they will are gonna look for other means to do it..such as this..

Grow up. Is this the sort of thing Americans will be voting on?? And shame on CNN for acting like a talboid rag and even bothering to report on this.

I will happily support whichever of the two candidates win the nomination. Obama is not the enemy. Hillary is not the enemy. They've made other, more significant snipes at each other, why do you care about this!? We'll need to set all this silly pettiness aside soon enough. They are both very good candidates. Please join me in supporting the Democratic nominee, whoever he or she may be, in the general election so we can get this country back on the right track!

Is this all we have to talk about? Does it really matter if they speak are not? I don't think so. They are both trying to win the Democratic nomination, not be friends……who cares.

WHO CARES?!?!! I love Obama, but I will support either one in the end. This is yet another example of media blurring the lines between Candidate and Celebrity.

When did CNN become such a JOKE? I mean, first it started when you made CNN headline news a 24 hour celebrity news channel. But now, all I see is ridiculous stories like this being reported on the network and website. I know you are a for-profit business, but you make it very difficult to respect you as anything different than faux news when you promote ridiculous stories like this.

Stop playing the race card, stop playing the gender card, and stop demeaning this election into a high school popularity contest. Who cares if he snubbed her. Seriously, who cares?

I will snub any Clintonians or Bushes (male/female) a like

what's worng with that?!!

Snub is the least I can do being a camel and we all know what a Camel mouth can do.

I will use my end to snub Gulian, the bloombergs, the chennys and the Ramsfeild too.

Who Cares?

With the economy failing, and the human race destroying itself with global warming and warring, who cares! What makes the news needs to get a life or wake up to what's really important.

All you people talking about how Obama is "fluff" and "where's the beef?", why don't you spend 30 seconds to go to his website and read the whole list of where he stands on the issues? Or better yet, why don't you look at the 4,000+ votes he cast in the state senate? But that would be too hard right? It's much easier to just regurgitate Clinton machine talking points…

Folks, if Hillary can forgive her husband for his error in judgement, can't we all just forgive Obama and and move on?

Quit embarrasing America by focusing on this garbage. It's a race for the most powerful position in the world. Posturing will take place. Judge the candidates by the real issues and cast a vote!

If you want the middle school drama being discussed here, move to a professional wrestling or soap opera blog.

MSN,

Will you please limit the responses to adult mature responses from your bloggers. I am reading these comments and I feel that these bloggers are from young elementary kids instead of adults that will soon have to vote for our next president. You should all be ashame of yourselves. Remember not only is our country reading these blogs but so are bloggers from other countries. Let's keep this real. The media is playing a dirty media campaign ever!!!! Now that Edwards has chosen to drop out of the campaign and most likely Clinton will pick up his endorsement and voters it is better for the Obama followers to keep it low and not response to these ridiculous accusations. Is obvious from the exit polls that Obama followers are mostly young adults educated people who have a mind of their own and doesn't need the media to change their minds.

you know why CNN reports this….so the hillary camp can get all their panties in a bundle. makes for good tv..and good comments on the Ticker page.

so what if he snubbed her, so would i..im not an obama cheerleader but c'mon.

gimme some real articles about REAL issues.
thanks, that'd be great.

The media thinks they have the power to make or break the election. i think everyone will see they want the next president to be Obama. I sure hope there are enough people like me to vote for Hillary.. Obama is a joke>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Let's see. This guy is going to bring change to Washington, and two key words I hear are comity and civility. Right. Let's see his sheep spin this. How about Edwards as an alternative.

What a waste of time. This is not an issue. Keep your eye on the ball, people!!!

If the report turns out to be true the incident shows Senator Obama is far from being ready to be our next President, he does need to grow up!

Has anyone considered that perhaps he was, in fact, being polite? By turning away, he let Ted and Hillary have an exchange (after Ted's endorsement of Obama) without him staring at them – something bound to make everyone uncomfortable.

A snub is when someone tries to initiate contact and you retreat. Hillary did not try to initiate contact.

Use your head first, your hatred second.

Obama's conduct is mean and disgraceful.Hillary has shown grace and strength on every occasion.I agree the hopelessly biased media would have it posted all over and somehow continuously with a delirious happiness maligned Hillary if she had done this.The commentators on CNN need to get their act together and be more balanced if they do not wish to loose viewers.Hillary had a convincing nearly 20 point win in Florida and it was labeled a beauty contest and we were reminded a trillion times there were no delegates.You cannot ignore 1.3 million votes! Stick to reporting and not inject your biased opinions.

Is this for real? Others have put this nicely with the comments before me, but let's pay attention to something important. This would include Brittany's custody battle with K-Fed or Lisa Lohan's battle with substances. Oh wait, that's what the media thinks is important. How about we focus on immigration, social security, education, presidential campaign reform, healthcare, our ECONOMY, the international community, and many more issues relevant to state and local politics. The news media in this country is a spit in the face to American viewers. Write a story about something that matters.

I guess if this happened between MCAIN & ROMNEY it wont make any news..This again show how weak & nice Democrat candidates always have to be projected..
This is no issue for opponents in the republicans. being tough and at times slightly snubbing is permitted over there..

This is not an issue haters. Everyone has to remember that it is politics. What that will cost Hillary Clinton if she reach Obama when he has turned the back to her?

The way these two candidates are going at each other only makes it a certainty that we will have at least four more dreadful years of Bush's policies. What a shame! I also think the media is fanning the flames to make sure the Republicans stay in power.

Wake up Democrats, the real targets of criticism should be the GOP's candidates. Just look at what this country has become in the past seven years.

Al as in Alabama

Its amazing to me how prejudgemental people are on this thread. An instant of one's life is captured, and we decide the fate of this person on this one moment?

People (including Obama) have been so gracious to look beyond Clinton's crying spell here in NH, and yet you people jump all over Obama for possibly "snubbing" Hillary? These people see eachother every other day – and believe you me…in the end one of them could end up being the other's running mate! Are you democrats just going to forget about these little petty issues when Obama becomes the nominee, or if he becomes the vice presidential nominee? Are you going to run to the Republican party because Obama didn't shake Clinton's hand? If so, than it is a truly sad testiment to the people who are voting for those running for presidency.

Many of you have criticized Obama for what he did or did not do in a brief moment of time. I could come up with a running list of all the antics Hillary has done besides her crying fit (which we could all spin as a sign of weakness). But, I'm trying to keep an open mind about one of these two people, because in the end…as a true Democrat, I will need to wrap my mind and heart around one of these people and vote for them in the next election.

Oh, BOO HOO, Obama won't shake my hand…I'm such a victim!

Of course, Hillary is actually approaching Teddy and NOT Barack!

Billary is so SHAMELESS as to try and spin any whisp of a straw to her advantage. Why not, SHE'S TOAST anyway!

He certainly knew she was there. Why didn't he seek her out?

I'm wondering how many of these postings are from people of the Clinton campaign. After all they've been push calling voters and sending e-mails out saying that Obama is Muslim when he is not. It would be all that surprising that campaign volunteers would pose negative comments on a story that would support Clinton. Remember, this is the "anonymous" internet with no way to evaluate the motivations of each respondent . . . including my own.

Just another case of Obama being contradictory – I hope you supporters realize that he is just like any other politician. He will say and do anything to get elected. The man just ridiculed Clinton for winning Florida saying it didn't mean anything. Why would we want a president that would say that people's votes don't mean anything, just because a power happy democratic national committee decided that they couldn't decide how to select their nominee?

People need to wake up and realize that this man is all air. The republicans will tear him apart come November, and all he will do is cry that he has been misunderstood. We need a real man or woman in the white house – not a cry baby who refuses to take personal responsibility for things. Hillary hs been woman enough to say that she is responsible for her campaign, that if things were said and people were offended, she's sorry – why can't Obama ever say something similar?

He reminds me a lot of Bush – unable to admit a mistake and take it like a man…..

The Dems need to be careful about obama… He is not the best choice for the democratic nomination… The media is setting him up as the frontrunner and when the rhetoric changes from change to experience obama will loose against John MCcain….. Edwards wants to pick the presidential nominee for us by collecting delegates… (that is not democratic) We need to vote for hillary even if we don't really care for her.. I am changing my vote from edward to hillary!

Gonna cry again Hillary???

You can tell by the look on Obama's face that he does not like Clinton. It is extremely unprofessional Clinton was not hapy with Ted Kennedy's endoresement of Obama but she still remains cordial. Obama has no real experience and will only be a puppet in the White House just like George W. Bush was.

Can you imagine Edwards, or any other Presidential contender, complaining the other "contender" didn't shake his hand…….leave it to Hil to talk to the press about being bothered by the so-called " snub", making something out of nothing….After South Carolina, I thought you might have gotten a clue how Hil and Bill will use ANYTHING, and I mean ANYTHING, to further their snarly, angry way to the White House…..Wake up, Obama…..this is is how Bill and Hill play the game…….
And do stop responding to what they say….South Carolina proved that most Americans have an innate sense of decency…..and drew the line in the southern sand of that beautiful state..

Admist all of the issues the Democratic Party needs to confront, we have to have our (the people) time wasted on media coverage of "Who snubbed whom?" and "He said, she said?" — STOP! We can all agree that how we view an event depends on our position with a particular candidate. Enough said.

Here is an idea Hillary and Barack — Explain to me how you plan on stabalizing the economy, our healthcare system, education, and our protection as a country (internal and foreign). If you cannot provide real answers to HOW?, WHEN?, WHERE?, and to WHAT EXTENT? (no blanket gross generalizations required either) Maybe you should not be running for president. Whether it is a good or bad idea at least it is a formal thought on fixing our country's issues that are affecting us right now.

So, whether you have 35 yrs of political-based experience or you were the unsung hero for the lower economic status level (which I probably belong to and don't realize it) – Please let's FOCUS. Stop acting like 3rd graders at recess.

Obama is flat out lying. Pictures don't lie. His true colors are coming out. Barack
is not capable of leading this great nation. VOTE HILLLARY!!!

Seriously, who cares. Does this change either of their political positions? NO. Will it sway the mind of voters looking to vote for Obama? NO. If you are going criticize a canidate, on either side, for this or any other SMALL incidents, you shouldn't be ready to vote anyway! Vote on the politics, not whether somebody may or may not have shook somebody elses hand…get over it.

Statesmanship Statesmanship Statesmanship !!
As potential leader of the free world, Obama has shown none of it.
While people may dislike/disagree with the President, they'd still stand for the national anthem.
But Obama, as you know so well, it is always easier to kick, scream and act up when facing your adversaries and when things don't go your way because Mama Oprah has your back. Oh wait… and the Kennedy's support.. now I am impressed but only if it is truly relevant.

I trust him. But if he is tierd of her and her husbands lies i understand it. You dont have to shake hands too everyone and hug everyone all the time just too show that personal false attacks dosent hurt.

why not take the guy at his word? as usual, the media is trying to make a mountain out of a molehill.

SO WHAT IF HE SNUBBED HER! It doesn't change my opinion of him one bit !
~GO OBAMA '08!~

From the back view of Hillary how do we know she isn't flipping Obama off? That is as lame of a statement as someone thinking Obama snubbed her.

I really can't believe that this is being talked about. Where is the real news?

WELL…IT'S JUST ANOTHER LIE FROM A MAN WHO WE'LL THOUGHT HAD SOME GUTS TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY, IF HE CAN'T FACE HIS OWN ACTS AND LIE ABOUT THEM WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THIS MAN WHO ALWYAS TALKS ABOUT CHANGE….ATLEAST HILLARY IS POLITE AND COMMITTED. THIS MAN OBAMA IS PLAYING THE RACISAL GAME AND HE'S UP TO DIVE THE COUNTRY RATHER THAN UNITE. MAKE YOUR DECISIONS WISELY…..

Even if he did snub her, who cares? This has the smell of a set up…

Breaking news
24/7 News channel hypes up what they can to get more ratings even if there was no news story.

Come on CNN stop being lazy, there is plenty of real news to report on.

Obama…unifier? LOL

Obama can win the debates with McCain by simply turning his back on him. See how much support he gets from that? Of course Obama snubbed Hillary, but why falsely deny it? Snubbing foreign leaders is not going to win over hearts and minds.

Oh…Please.! Uncordial, rude….so what! What about the issues people??? How rude was it when your president sent us to war without a justified cause.? Please get over it and lets concentrate on what really matters!

The issue here is not this incident …it is the amount of people who are concerned for on or the other or disconcerned for the whole thing.

LOOK AT THIS BLOG!!!!

Intentional or not CNN has brought out an avenue where people can vent their feelings for everyone to see.

What is important here is not Obama, not Clinton and not CNN

It is US, the people who are in desparate need of a LEADER .

Obama…unifier? LOL

Wow, maybe next we can argue over which candidate has the best iPod play-list or sends text messages the fastest. Who ever has the most Devo would be the best president, clearly.

For Grown People ( I'm talking about everyone that has posted here) to even care or base their decision off of this story is to me, childish!

Come on, Who really cares? I don't care if it's Hillary or Obama, this just shows how the American people love Drama and why tabloids and other ridiculous publications makes sooo much money off of us.

Worry about how the candidate is going to impact your life and your family's life instead of being all up in theirs and nick picking at every little comment and gesture.

Get Real

This is just another example of a whole lot of politics as usual and the media covering things that are not issues.

We can't even have an honest debate about the issues that are most important because we are worried about if Hillary and Obama will have tea and crumpets on Thursday afternoon.

The only person I ever hear talking real issues that anyone can understand is John Edwards.

Has anyone thought about the fact that Hillary can talk trash about Obama for weeks and then see him and smile and act like best friends. We had a name for that in high school, I think it was two faced.

two-faced – marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another.

So is it a fault that Obama is not able to be two faced? He seems like someone that may be unwilling to be dishonestly gay in this type of situation. That seems like his composition has some substance that other candidates lack. It wasn't like Hillary and Obama crossed paths, she went out of her way to initiate contact. I probably would have done the same thing. You make me more and more proud to be an American everyday Obama. Keep up the good work!

The only thing more stupid than this article is the comments on it.

Liar..liar..pants on fire!!!
To all of you out there in the great ol' U.S of A. Haven't you, America, had enough of George Bush? I mean, I know, they are all politicians and you can expect lies here and there. But true politicians are excellent liars…. THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO GET CAUGHT! Obama did…Bush did(remember WMDs in Iraq?) So as we all know of George Bush, not a very good politician and Obama? HE's PURELY A BABY IN THIS…EXPERIENCE.

Hillary got out of her seat, walked across the aisle and into the area that Obama was standing to speak to everyone else…BUT HIM. It doesn't seem that Obama SNUBBED Hillary. If Hillary went over there to greet Obama and he turned away…THATS SNUBBING! The Clinton's antics of trying to make Obama look like the bad guy are becoming more and more noticeable…if its not Hillary being obnoxious by this gesture and her previous comments, then its Bill with his comments. And he's the last person to speak about anyone's actions. Initially, I was going to vote for Hillary, but the more and more that I see her and Bill with their evil tantics, I'm going to vote for Obama.

Wow, really? Is it really that serious? Imagine you were the new kid in school and a popular kid and her brother were constantly spreading rumors about you and throwing dirt on you, everyday. Then one morning you past them in the lunch line, would you greet them and be all friendly or would you snub them and ignore them. Some of yall need to get a clue, maybe a hobby, and stop letting the media dictate what you should think or feel. Then better yet, get some common sense and a sense or reality. This is not been a friendly race since early on. Its been ugly on both sides, especially the Clintons. Deal with it. Reach down between ya legs, grab a pair, and if u dont have any grab someone elses(i am sure they will let you borrow one for the time being), and get on with it. It aint that serious.

WHO CARES!!!! They way she and her husband have acted in this campaign I hope he did snub her. Is she goign to cry again??? Maybe that will get her some votes.

Some of you people need a life!…….If you like Obama fine, if you like Hillary fine…..but come on people is this really that serious? Get back to the issues! A handshake or not is not going to fix what is broken here. CNN you should have better things to do than this tabloid reporting….The best political team on the air? If this is the best political news on the air then we are all in trouble!…..

Will we make the mistake again? The same mistake that we made in 2000 and again in 2004, voting for the liar Bush, the divider Bush, the war-monger Bush? Will we make the same mistake yet again by voting for Hillary, the For-the-War Hillary, the divider Hillary, the do-anything-to-get-elected Hillary? Yet again??

Will we miss this historic moment to turn America to the creative energy, to the youthful energy, to the remaking-our-path historic opportunity??

Miss it again, and we are further doomed and we will bite our collective toungs for loss of word in just a few years.

Folks, lets not repeat mistakes. For if we do, there will be no one but us to blame.

Like it or not, it is clear that Clinton supporters are so threatened by Obama's truly outstanding and inspiring character, something that Hillary clearly does not have. No wonder they are such an unhappy bunch of people. They are not inspired by the person they are trying to vote for. Unlike the Clinton suppoters Obama supporters are very positive and really motivated. Read all you can into this incident, Hillary will never rise to Obama's level and cannot inspire like he does.

We shall support Obama all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, did anyone hear that the economy didn't do so well? Or that Kenya's violence has re-surged?? Why is this the only thing people care to pay attention to?? If our votes are based on who is snubbing who, then, we might as well keep Bush in office!

What a ridiculous story. True or not true its not an issue. Do some real journalism CNN and drop the gossip column.

What difference does it make?

I don't care if he snubbed Hillary, I would have done the same thing after all the personal attacks her and her camp have thrown at him.

GO OBAMA!!!

Are you people kidding me?? Big friggin' deal if he did snub her. She's just as rude as he is IF he did snub her.

The main thing here is that

THIS IS BEING BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION

Shut up and get to the polls. Do your complaining there.

Why would Obama owe Hillary a handshake, or even the time of day? After the lies and distortions the Clintons have been spreading about him, I'm surprised he is willing to be seen in the same room with her.

It seems Obama can do no wrong even when it's caught on tape. Heaven help us.

It is now clear to me why our government is so broken. If a fake tear or an alleged snub can get people to vote for team Billary, well then I think we desire what we get. Lets face it, Hillary is part of the problem.

No one knows if it was a snub or not, but I personally would not hesitate to snub someone who, combined with her husband, had lied about me, and had done thier best to turn this into a race race. Shame on the Clintons.

Who cares?

Please CNN…will you stop offering stories like this? It's one thing to casually report on the speculation of some, but to have it as a headline story on your web page for more than 24 hours is a waste of headline space. Isn't CNN supposed to be the leader in "breaking news"?

I believe you Obama…..but really, why is this such a big deal??

here's what should be news:

New hampshire recount shows diebold electronic voting machines counted the exact opposite of pre-polls and exit polls, AND hand counted ballots, flip flopping the results in clintons favor rather than obama.

Also, why is nobody calling Hillary out on her 'get the florida delegates seated' bull. They all knew going in to this that MI and FL were not going to seat delegates at the DNC this summer, so why now? when she (slimly) 'won' unopposed in MI to 'anyone but hillary' and now has 'won' another state where nobody was supposed to campaign, if Obama, or Edwards had won Florida would she be making that case? that those voters voices need to be heard? hell no.

She's no better than George Bush trying to steal herself an election.

In prior ages, it would have been called the "cut direct" but there is no question it was an intentional snub. Frankly, I don't care about that so much as the fact that this man who wants to lead our country is so sleezy that he would try to invent a cover story instead of owning up to his behavior like any honest person. He could simply say he felt uncomfortable exchanging pleasantries after all she and her husband had been trashing him publicly and it would have covered the situation honestly and understandably. Shame on you for bad behavior all around Mr. Obama.

Who cares? Seriously, is this high school?

good for him if he did…she deserves it….Go Obama…

You want to shake hands with someone that has been talking about you for the past month and a half.

If he did not shake her hand WHO CARES!!! Issues people..Issues!!

I'm tired of the Clinton CRAP!!! Experience, the only experience she has is being a first lady.. NOT PRESIDENT!!! And her dang husband didnt have experience when he ran, and people seem to think he is god.. SO PLEASE!!!

"Time for Change"
Obama in 08

Clearly we are in trouble when people focus to this extent on trivial interpretations, of a micro-moment, expressed by people who completely ignore the real issues facing this country. It is a painful realization that the elections are in the hands of narrow minded people who would rather gossip about non issues.
Shame on you.

BOOOOO HOOOOO!! Is Clinton going to cry now? I could care less if he did snub her. I dont believe he did but I also dont beleive that he was rushing to get a handshake from her either. We are all human beings in the end and honestly it would show me that he was a fake person if he was rushing to shake her hand. After all the lies, distortions, and misrepresentations this women has pulled of on Obama!!?? Would you want to shake her hand?? I mean really??

Who cares!!!!!! This is a political competition. It is dirty and mean. The campaign ads are dirty and mean. It's not a pretty competition. Things happen. Get over it. I bet if you look at every single video of Clinton she does the same thing to Edwards or to Obama. This is just propaganda used to try to bring the front runner down a notch.

who gives a rats…. How stupid ! Hillarysa fruad and a race hate card playing clown who should be making cokies where Mather Stwert was !

Mr. Obama,

Come-on dude, If you are lying for such a small incident as this one, how can we trust you to put our country in your hands? We already have a pathological liar in the white house and we can’t afford another one again.

Who cares?

Let's forget the Presidential race for a second. What would you think of a person that did something this immature and then lied about it? Maybe someone in your office, the PTA, or in your study group? I don't think that person would be called upon to take any position of importance in any of those groups and could very well end up as an outcast.
Now, can an adult that is worried about their kid's college tuition, their mortgage, their job and all of the other things on their mind really depend on a person like this. Someone who takes something this small and covers it up. I would much rather have heard something honest come out of his mouth. Even if it was, "I don't respect the way her campaign is being run and I don't believe in being a hypocrite." All this talk about change and yet here's a perfect example of the hypocrisy that has run rampant in our nation's capitol for a very long time. It is a shame.

Who cares?!!! They're rivals for goodness sakes! :rolleyes:
The media needs to stop bringing up unecessary nonsense!

People get a life – we have more important issues here affecting our lives than the crap about Obama turning away from Clinton, so what if he did? Have you ever not avoided anyone before that you did not want or feel like talking to?

I really don't think this is an issue either. Let's see here… does snubbing a person (or not) mean that would make you any less of a leader? This article is rediculous, and I am upset at myself that I am even waisting time posting this message for CNN to approve.

I just think this is such a non-issue. Find some real news. OMG.

From the Washington Post's political discussion:

Shailagh Murray: Actually, I watched Sen. Clinton with my own eyes turn her back on Sen. Obama in the Senate chamber. It happened at least twice over the past year — he turned to greet her and she seemed to very deliberately turn away. We reported at least one of these episodes on the front page of our newspaper.

I watched the State of the Union Address AND the media are the ones who actually gave pause and pointed out the SNUB in a series of still photos and commentary. Hillary went over to speak with another Senator who was sitting near Ted Kennedy and Obama. Kennedy made a point of reaching ACROSS Obama to shake hands with Hillary – which at that point Obama turned away and stared at the back wall!! Two Senators on his OTHER side also shook hands and chatted.

AND those who don't get it are the ones who were never taught any manners to begin with.

THE BIGGER PICTURE IS THAT BARACK HOLDS PERSONAL GRUDGES JUST LIKE BUSH!! This is exactly the kind of behavior which Dubya displays and results in having to have everything his way AND BEING STUBBORN!!

The snub was not merely a display of rudeness, it was far more indicitive of the kind of self-centered person he TRULY is. Would he treat world leaders the same way, if he didn't like them? Is this how he would sit down and discuss problems with them, if he doesn't even have the common courtesy to rise above his own personal issues?! He acts like a petulant bully, who can't even look his rival in the eye, and be polite. Is this he idea of UNITY? Obviously he doesn't practice what he preaches.

To those who comment, why shouldn't Obama be rude to Hillary? – BECAUSE HE SUPPOSEDLY HOLDS HIMSELF UP AS BEING THE MOST CIVIL AND SELF-RIGHTEOUS CANDIDATE (kind of like the GOPs who claim to be the party of strong moral and family values NO) He professes to cussing when he gets mad and now everyone has seen him for the mean-spirited bully and boorish person he really is. HE IS WORSE THAN A CLOD. HE IS A GEORGE BUSH WAITING TO HAPPEN…..

He needs to leave the Democratic party and take his clueless followers with him.

Come ON, Guys!! Much ado about NOTHING!!!

Obama,

Come-on dude, If you are lying for such a small incident as this one, how can we trust you to put our country in your hands? We already have a pathological liar in the white house and we can’t afford another one again.

The real issue is the fact Obama would not admit he turned his back on Hillary so he would not have to shake her hand. LIAR.
Its sort of like voting 'present' on tough issues. Something he has often done in the past. Come on Obama take some personal responsibility once in awhile.

"Stories" like this are frankly a waste of our time…

Interesting comments here. Cannot everyone see that ALL of the candidates are filling their campaign speeches with "change, hope and glory for all"? What a bunch of hooey. It doesn't matter who the President is, it is all the elected body that resides on Capitol Hill that are the problem. Our reps and senators today spend more time working to insure their return to the hill than doing an honest day's work. Real change comes when we elect reps. and senators that WILL make decisions based on the constituents' wants and needs. Sure, the President will have some influence BUT the decisions are made in Congress, right? Isn't that how our system is designed? Personally, I don't care who the President is….I want a Congress that earns their money, shows up for session and voting and is truly concerned about all of us, rather than themselves sitting on the hill.

GET REAL PEOPLE! This article sounds like the kid on the school yard trying to pit two rivals to fight. There are no hidden agendas in everything that happens. Let's stick to the issues, PLEASE.

How can it be? Mr. perfect? No, he is never wrong. Florida is only one example of what is coming.

Great, this guy could be our president? Immature.

Who cares?

The media need's to cool it.
I'm a Clinton supporter and don't believe Obama snubbed her at all.
It's just one of those picture's that doesn't show what really happened.

I am sorry people…I am not American I am Canadian, and when I watch CNN and the issues that make the headlines. Its frightening. Who cares if he snubbed her or she snubbed him. The issue at hand is what is best for the nation and what is best for the world.

Here in Canada, our politicians make several personal and political criticisms. But at issue is the policy and the future of our Country.

I love America. Eventhough I am Canadian, I have a deep affection for America. And I want the best for your country.

Between the two candidates. Clinton has the experience and the dedication to keep America a float. But just imagine for an instance that you can have more.

Obama has the ability to bring America to another level on the international scale and the domestic scale. He has the potential to bring America back to a place where everyone wants to go.

I beg Americans to think about the consequence of their choice and focus on the future of your country.

Wow can't believe all the comment. personally, i can't see myself voting for either one. Dem's don't have a canidate in my observation. all of Europe are fasinated with Huessin. I can't imagine this immature, inexperienced bringing anyone to the table, except those with a extreme liberal view of this country. I have had enough already of the clinton's and bush's. I don't if i'll find a canidate in this election.

You Hilliary supports are being absolutely ridiculous; making all these dumb comments. This article is a waste of space on CNN.com and is not important at all. He said he didnt snub her and so did the Senator he was talking to even if he did so the heck what? Does it really warrant all these stupid pointless comments. Side not…………Hilliary is a lying con artist and so is her no good husband!

Wow We have to make an issue of THIS now??? It only shows that he is not a hypocrite! It was an awkward moment and really what do you do? I've been in those situations…haven't you all?

Why is it so important if the presidential candidate is polite or not? isn't the content of his policies more important, or that he's a candid person who perhaps has trouble repressing his true emotions (say, if he despises her) and presenting a fake smiley mask as American politics and culture demand? don't whine if you get lying politicians if you expect them to fake their way to the top with 'common manners'. Once a culture endorses falseness to some level, its difficult to know when to stop.

Of course Obama was snubbing Hillary. He gets away with so much. The media is all over Obama. If Hillary or Bill question anything about Obama, they are demonized. I am so sick of hearing about how inspiring and JFK like Obama is. He may well be a very nice and intelligent man, but he lacks experience. Does this snub show what a " uniter" he is suppose to be?

So what if he did ignore her! People have the right to speak if they want and if they don't feel like being cordial at that moment, it's not a crime! I'm sure if you've been at odds with someone that you had a disagreement with u would definitely understand. Obama is human and has feelings so maybe this was a moment that he decided to agree to disagree and keep to himself! SO WHAT! Americans need to be true to yourself and stop acting as if you have never SNUBBED anyone! People are People and things happen get over it. Hillary is NICE NASTY before this political process is over I'm sure she'll have the opportunity to snub him as well, and she's going to do it. She's a control freak and wants what she wants when she wants it! Who knows she probably has already snubbed him before and the media missed it! African Americans are always watched with Hawk eyes in everything they do! Don't portray her as the victim she's vindictive!

This is not an issue. For the first time in politic, we have a guy who is honest and whom we can at least trust. Let just stay positive about this and embrace the man who brings about change because moment like this comes around once in a life time. I support Obama and his Hillary, but I think Obama will be honest to the american people. He is a strong candidate that I think if he gets elected he will do a lot for this country.

The Kennedy’s endorsed Obama because the Kennedy’s are rich, have no problem to pay mortgage and gas bills. They need someone who is of different ethnicity to decorate their own political career, “Hi, look, how open my mind is, and how new my thoughts are. I endorsed a Black.” If they were ordinary people like us who need to pay bills and fulfill our gas tanks everyday they would have endorsed the one who has more experience to lead the country back in track and to recover the worst damage that Bush made to our nation. Please remember, the nation’s deficit is records high and way beyond the limit line. Can someone who lacks experience like Obama overturn the country’s direction and pay such a huge deficit? The answer is obviously not Obama, but Hillary is the one can.

I believe that was probably an awkward moment for both candidates. I think it was good of Obama to back away and give senators Kennedy and Clinton a chance to speak to each other. I would have turned away if I was in the same situation. He was being respectful of their relationship.

Everyone needs to grow up, you cannot tell from the video what happened, I have it taped and have reviewed it several times. Is it to much of a stretch that this reporter that claims she saw it that way is trying to get her name in print? And guess what, it worked!!

I can't believe that this post has so many entries. This is ridiculous. I guess we're supposed to base our votes on whether or not Obama snubbed Clinton. What a joke!! Hopefully, Obama's movement can change the focus on the media as well because they know how to influence the discussion in America. Now they have democrats discussing whether or not Obama snubbed Clinton when we have far more serious issues to consider. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!! The more I hear Clinton/Obama supporters go at it over petty issues, the more I'm leaning towards EDWARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally I think this story and all of you who to choose to analyze this story one way or another need to get a life. WHO CARES!?

What's disrespect ? Not shaking someone's hand, or constant mudslinging? We've all seen Hillary and her camp constantly bash Obama. No telling what's going on behind the scenes. I'm sure it's much worse.

For the record, I don't see a decent Dem or Rep candidate. I don't even see a decent third party candidate either.

This is not an issue. For the first time in politic, we have a guy who is honest and whom we can at least trust. Let just stay positive about this and embrace the man who brings about change because moment like this comes around once in a life time. I support Obama and his Hillary, but I think Obama will be honest to the american people and tell us what we want to hear.

Hey Dems:

It seems that the republicans are succeeding at dividing you. I hope Obama and Clinton campaign advisors are realizing the damage. Divided you will never win. All dems, please stop this childish fight. Let's prepare to embrace whomever wins the dem bid and focus on issues to heal the country. I beg you all!

I couldn't agree with you more (LL). Let's focus on the more important things here!! We all are human and I don't believe that anyone can say that they never snub someone. We need to focus on someone who can clean up this big mess. Our enconomy is about to go into recession as we speak and all we can find to talk about is something so imature. This is High School Stuff. GET A GRIP!!!!!. MOVE ON!!!!!

Yes, he snubbed her – because she is not likable!

I could care less if he would have flipped her off! Where does the man stand on the ISSUES?! I've heard more about their personal squabbles than I've heard about the differences in their ideologies.

The US voting process is just comical… From the idiotic focus on Clinton shedding a tear to this primary process to the stupid use of state electoral votes (versus using the popular vote where EVERY vote would count) we've just lost all sensibility.

What's really disheartening is that this insanity will continue until NOVEMBER!!! Let's just flip a coin to pick the next President and be done with it already! (By the way, for some of you folks I probably need to point out that that last comment was meant as a joke).

Amazing! Is this something you guys should be wasting your time on? Why not discuss the real issues that will make your Country better. Why do you let the media do this to you? This is unbelievable.

CNN? This is what you've become? Give me a break.

He absolutely did snub Hillary Clinton. Although I have yet to make up my mind as to which candidate I will vote for, this chilish act certainly has some weight at the momenet.

THIS IS NOT A STORY!!

Why is CNN promoting this non-issue?

My goodness everybody who thinks this is an issue get a life!!!! There are more important issues going on………….like Bill and his temper for one, so to move the light away from that is what the Clinton's do best. They probably seen all the reports about how Bill and his anger were hurting Hilary and then when Senator Obama turns to shake somebody else's hand or speak with them the Clinton's probably jumped all over it…………..oooohhhhh Barack snubbed Hillary…..SO WHAT!!!!! Her campaign is dirty and disgusting!!!!!!

GOT HOPE!!!! OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Obama, who was between Hillary and Kennedy – Kennedy had to reach over and around him – just happened to turn his back on her for five minutes. As you see in the photo, he and Clair McCaskill are obviously deeply engaged in conversation (check the photo). McCaskill providing cover for him – she's on the very short list for veep, obviously. Obama should have apologized and said it was an awkward moment and he momentarily forgot his manners. His problem – and a problem if he's elected (and I certainly will vote for him should he be the nominee) – is he believes his own myth. This leads to arrogance. That will have to be rubbed off, and better in my opinion by losing the nomination and becoming a better president eight years from now than by some disaster in his first months in office. His resume is very scant and he should not have run now. More of this garbage and he'll damage himself in the future. By rushing it, he's already gone from inevitable president to creating problems by incidents like this.

Not acknowledging Hillary's win in Florida – or his own voters there – was also a snub. The media has largely followed suit. Clinton got more votes – 140,000 more – than McCain but it's a non-event? MSNBC was particularly Orwellian on this. Those delegates will end up being seated – Michigan is more problematical. So last night there was a Florida primary and it will prove to be crucial. Snubs notwithstanding.

People, don't we have something better to do than react to such situations. Are we all still in the 1st grade. How many of you have spoken to a co-worker earlier in the day and see them later on with someone whom you have not seen and only spoke to that person. If Obama had already acknowledge Hiliary, you don't need react every time you see her during the day. I forgot…all of you acknowledge the same person 100 times during the day. Get a life.

So much about Obama being nice person and bringing everybody together, when he can't even have gentle handshake with his fellow Democrats. This just prove that Obama is nothing but talker and like every time he has nice explanation about the situation with someone backing him. He can’t even take responsibility himself.

with this, it is clear that Obama can't be President. If he needs to meet with other political leader in the world that he doesn't support, he will leave without shaking hands. what a shame. We need polite President with experience and intelligence. dont LIE obama, everyone saw you…. just go to youtube… this is not how Presidents acts.

And so what if he did snub her? Her and her husband have tried (and have been failing I might add) to slam Obama and anyone who supports him. I as a private citizen would look the other way if Mrs. Clinton trying to shake my hand.

She is a witch and Obama isn't going to play nice just to "look good".

Could it be that this was one of those moments we've all experienced at some point in our life…being accused of something you had no clue you did? The camera "just happened" to be on the two presidential hopefuls when Obama turned away. Furthermore, what would Obama gain from exerting such an act, especially following the State of the Union address (surrounded by thousands)? Absolutely nothing, except individuals making something out of nothing.

It's scary reading some of the comments that have been posted. Please spend your time researching and supporting your candidate of choice, instead of "Making Something Out of Nothing."

My god, doesn't CNN have anything better to do?

I basically like Obama, and I think he is a great future prospect. But not yet. He's still a puppy "player" who needs to find out how the real world works. And that takes more than riding into the arena like a white knight out of nowhere, "talking" about change. He doesn't yet have "grace under fire," which Hillary Clinton has in abundance because of years of EXPERIENCE. And, yes, t's unfortunate, but one slip can tell a whole, big story. His just did. This time around, though, it's Hillary time, and I believe that when voters face that ballot on Super Tuesday all over the country, they'll realize that!

Oh come on people. Let it go. As Vince so aptly put it, "This is not an issue". People are trying to make something of nothing in this media driven election. Keep your eye on the real issues and vote for who you feel is the best person to lead our nation out of the mess it's in.

I think Hillary is looking for a fight…..

WHO CARES. ALL POLITICIANS ARE LIARS…IT'S ALL ABOUT GAME, SAVING FACE AND THEN LYING SOME MORE. SO WHAT IF OBAMA DIDN'T SPEAK TO HILARY, WHO'S TO SAY HE DIDN'T SPEAK TO HER EARLIER ON BEFORE THE STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH. BASED ON THE COMMENTS ABOVE WE ARE ALL HUMAN AND IF OBAMA DIDN'T SPEAK TO HER, WELL HE'S HUMAN AND IF HE'S HOLDING A GRUDGE OR ACTUALLY DID TURN TO TALK TO CLAIRE. MAYBE AT THAT MOMENTS HILARY WAS SPEAKING TO SOMEONE ELSE AND/OR GAVE OBAMA A LOOK THAT SHE DIDN'T WANT TO SPEAK TO HIM. MAYBE HE DIDN'T WANT TO INTERUPT HER WELL-WISHERS, SINCE HE'S SEEN HER MORESO THAN OTHERS WHO HAVE NOT AND DIDN'T WANT TO INTERUPT.

I MEAN WE CAN SIT AROUND ALL DAY LONG AND ANALYZE THE BEHAVIOR, THE ATTITUDES AND DRAW CONCLUSIONS, CHANGE OUR MINDS, DEBATE ABOUT OBAMA'S ATTITUDE OR HILARY AND BILLS ATTITUDE, BUT THE FACT STILL REMAINS AS AMERICAN VOTERS WE ARE SUBJECTED TO THE MEDIA'S SCRUTINY OF WHAT THEY PUT OUT ABOUT THE POLITICIANS, WHETHER IT BE TRUTH OR NOT, INSTEAD OF STANDING OUR GROUND ON THE ISSUES.

OBAMA IS HUMAN, HILARY IS HUMAN, THEY ARE IN THE PUBLIC EYE, AND THEY ARE JUDGED BY WHAT THEY DO, BUT TO HOLD IN ACCOUNT THAT SOMEONE MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SNUBBED SOMEONE IS BEYOND ME. NOT THAT IT IS PRINTED UP IN THE PAPER, BUT BECAUSE PEOPLE OVERWHELMINGLY FALL FOR ANYTHING AND THE SMALLEST THINGS THAT THEY READ.

SO BECAUSE OBAMA MAY HAVE SNUBBED HILARY DOES THAT MAKE HIM A BAD CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY – NO. IF WE LOOK AT ALL THE THINGS THAT GEORGE BUSH HAS DONE WRONG IN HIS BEFORE AND AFTER HIS PRESIDENCY, THE LIES, THE DECEIT, THE ARROGANCE, THE WAR, THOSE ARE THINGS THAT ARE UP FOR DEBATE. THOSE ARE THINGS WE NEED TO LOOK AT IN TERMS OF WHO IS GOOD FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.

THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FOCUS MORE ON PETTY THINGS THAT ARE GOING ON IN THE WORLD MORESO THAT THE BIGGER ISSUES. AMERICANS KNOW AND FOCUS MORE ABOUT PARIS HILTON AND BRAD AND ANGELINA THAN THEY DO WHAT HILARY OR BARACK CAN DO AS PRESIDENT, UNLESS IT'S PETTINESS LIKE THIS. WAKE UP AMERICA, AND GET A LIFE!

So, that is the change Obama is saying he will bring to the White House? I don't believe in Obama. The least he can do is shake hands with Senator Clinton, as both are in the floor of the House. Obama is NO change.

Why is this still the lead "news" item on the Ticker after two days? Didn't anything exciting happen yesterday? Perhaps in Florida? Nah…

This is really ridiculous. Obviously, there are a lot of Hillary Clinton supporters on this blog. Please!!!! Why is this so important? It seems to me that people are just looking for something to complain about. Are you all adults or children? I feel like I am in third grade. Grow up. If this is what you are going to base your vote on, you are really immature and clueless. Do any of you have anything better to do than complain about this stupid story? Give me a break. I, for one, will rise above this pettiness and vote on the issues. I hope most of you will do the same.

Why are the Clintons and the Media making a big deal out of this. It has no relevance to the campaign. But if you need an explanation for what this awkard situation was like let me explain for the "educated" voters.
It would be like me (Obama) standing there with my new girlfriend (Kennedy) and then Kennedy's ex who he just broke up with (Hillary) came up to say hello.

I have to laugh at the "Intelligent Voter" who defends Obama but cannot spell Blame!! I want experience running my country and sorry sir are you not only rude, you do not have the experience to run this country. I will give you your due on giving great speeches though. You should go into a position of all talk and no substance.

I did not snub that woman…….. Ms. Clinton. I never asked anyone to lie…. not a single time!

This is just a sample of what we would see if Obama were President. Arrogance. This country cannot handle that all over again.

Big deal.

I distinctly recall the State of the Union from a few years ago when the camera zoomed in on Hillary, clapping in a very sarcastic, obnoxious way and basically rolling her eyes at the president. Very unflattering. At that point in time, I didn't have a strong opinion of Hillary either way, but that moment is forever etched in my mind.

While I dislike George Bush immensely, attending the State of the Union and then behaving in such an unflattering manner was very indicative of Hillary's demeanor.

It was unpatriotic, disrespectful, and appeared extremely petty. As I said, I can't stand George Bush, but her body language was awful and certainly unbecoming to a senator (and eventual presidential hopeful).

Shame on you CNN, allowing the Jennie Lee comment about
Hillary. You allowed a reader to attack at a personal level.
In the end it won't matter, Obama is gathering more and more
steam … and it's all negative. It seems that the more he is out
in public, the more negative the comments get..

I believe for Obama it is already over…the American public from
the beginning was not thrilled to see Oprah jump onboard, she
comes into our living rooms each day and we needed to believe
she was neutral territory… we were wrong.

Senator Kennedy's endorsement is actually working for Hillary,
not against…he is old school Democrat and that is what Americans
don't want.

This is just a Republican watching the race with interest.

He probably did snub her; so it's unbecoming. I cant belive the post ing I read saying Clinton staged this, people are over analyzing this way to much, if only we gave the real issues this same microscopic analysis. Hillary is clearly the more qualified candidate. Remember she has been to over 80 countries reperesenting the United States. SHe is one of the most intelligent and accomplished women our country has ever produced. 36 months ago Obama was in the state senate. 36 months!! I cant believe it's evven a race. A US senator for 2 years and most of the time promoting his book and running for President. At least Hillary gave us a few years as a senator. VOTE HILLARY SAVE OUR COUNTRY!!!

I'm sorry, but what does Obama possibly snubbing or not snubbing Hillary have to do with whether or not I'm going to have social security? Or when we're getting out of Iraq? Or improving healthcare?…

Poor Hillary! How dare Obama snub her like that! You hurt her feelings Mr Obama!
You need to apologize to her! She is kind of sensitive you know, and a lot of people are feeling sorry for her, and so they're changing their minds to vote for her instead of you, to hold the most important office in the world!

Well folks, it's because of great decision making like this that we ended up with W. Keep it up America!

So what? What do you expect in the middle of a heated, and increasingly personal, campaign? Could the press coverage be any more trivial and irrelevant to the decisions facing voters regarding these candidates' positions on the issues? I for one could not care less who snubbed who. I want to know which candidate is most likely to restore the rule of law, reinstate habeas corpus, unequivovcally ban all torture and so called "enhanced interrogation" techniques, require search warrants for wiretapping, and so forth.

Oh man. This just in. Obama snubbed Clinton again!! It turns out when Senator Obama needed to go to the bathroom, he purposely didn't use the same bathroom as Senator Clinton.

When asked to comment, Obama said, "Come on everyone. She's a woman and I don't do my business in the ladies room!!"

CNN made this their headline story the next day.

LOL!!!!!!!! Talk about snubbing someone. Look at the tape again and tell me what president George Bush did to senator Obama wasn't a snub! (after the state of the union address as the president left the room shaking hands he snubs Obama!)

All of them are liars, crooks, and thieves.

This is just something else to distract TRUE VOTERS from the issue. Barack hold strong and continue your campaign in the manner you alway has.

Style, grace, intelligence. you have the WHOLE PACKAGE and that is why the attacks keeps coming your way.

Obama 08′

who cares

Seriously, are we really making this an issue?!!!! This is soooooooo dumb…it makes me feel like the press thinks we are all idiots. Can you please just report on the more pressing issues like the state of the economy or the cost of health care and quit looking for issues where there are none???!!!

Honestly people, is this really that important? The media and each and every one of you are buying into the hype and drama that is going to derail the Democratic Party in this election. If Hilary supporters want to cast stones, let's talk about South Carolina – she was headed out of town before the polls closed and refused to give a concession speech despite the fact that she lost by a huge margin. Both Obama and Edwards have at least had the respect for their supporters to stick around and thank them win or lose.
And then there's Michigan and Florida. Despite the fact that the party stripped both of these states of their delegates… Hilary (wih a wink) kept her name on the ballot and has pledged to get these delegates seated at the convention. Living in your own small world, you can try to convince yourself that she's doing it for the residents of the state that "she believes should have a chance to voice their opinions." Truth be told – she simply sees an opportunity for an advantage and will once more attempt to manipulate the system to work for her instead of against her. Recommended reading for those of you who thinks she can run this country …"Whitewash, what the media won't tell you about Hilary Clinton but the conservatives will." by L. Brent Bozell III and Tim Graham.

nearly 1500 comments on something the media blew up to distract us from what is important…great, no wonder the country is sliding into the 7th circle of hell.

This is ridiculous. I cannot grasp why in the world they are reporting on something so trivial and meaningless. Same goes for all this stuff about Bill vs. Obama, Hillary vs. Obama, McCain vs. Romney etc. that they(News Agencies) perpetuate. You're reporting the news not giving you're two cents about it and making up grandeur accusations and stories about how someone's body language may or may not have meant something. Save this stuff for a political commentary or discussion group. Although I guess it is the "Political Ticker" , and it is filled with a great amount of useless information so we all better get used to it.

Give me a freakin break, seriously.

So what if he did ignore her! People have the right to speak if they want and if they don't feel like being cordial at that moment, it's not a crime! I'm sure if you've been at odds with someone that you had a disagreement with u would definitely understand. Obama is human and has feelings so maybe this was a moment that he decided to agree to disagree and keep to himself!

Barak Obama would make a great President. So would Hilliary. This forum must have been a call in by Republican voters who fear Obama and want Hilliary to run against one of their "backed by swiftboater's" candidates. I do agree though that concentration on this nonevent should be relegated to Fox News junkies.

Give me a freakin break, seriously.

This is not High School Hillary, grow up!

OH, I just took another look at the above picture, and NOW I get it

McCaskill is a ventriloquist! Of course! She can ask the crybaby liar a question without even moving her lips!!!!

Wow – !

This is exactly what happen with the race issue and the religion issue with Obama. He is lying that they are not the ones starting the race issue to help the in Carolina primary and through it to Hillary and Bill. You think we do not know how the advisors behind you and and Hillary. But Obamas advisors think that we are all stupid and we will not read thru the lines. And as of the "high end endorsements that Obama is very proud of " are all 65 year old and up (John Kerry, Kennedy, etc, 0 non of them represent the new world a world of change. No new faces, young new ideas, only old same ideas. So do not represent Clinton as past. You are embrasing the past.

Really… this is what American politics has turned into, an awkward moment caught on camera that no one writing in actually saw in person!!?? People please there are far more important issues then who shook hands with who. Move on!

Who cares about who snubbed who. The media and Hiliary folks are so petty and will report anything for news!! Obama could say the same thing. Hiliary got a mouth just like Obama but she did not open her mouth and nobody is saying anything about that!!

Oh look look, the guys in front of Clinton are snubbing her! Maybe Kennedy snubbed McCaskill.

Please, what a pathetic story.

It certainly looks as if Obama snubbed Hillary, which makes him look childish and petty. Two very unpresidential qualities.

you sort of wander if obama was in the senate at the time of the iraq war vote,woiuld he had voted present. franklyhe has no backbone,if he did snub and he knows if he did or not,then it shows again how little backbone he has.

Bodies strewn throughout dead end streets in Iraq and this is top billing on CNN.com??

It's time the mainstream media had greater respect for the maturity of the American voter and stopped focusing on petty nothings.

You can certainly tell by the comments, who is on the for either candidate.

The economy in general, the hype and media attention surrounding the housing market, the War(s) in the Middle East should all be the focus for all of us.

Since when is a snub an issue for "real" voters?

Obama, IF you ARE what you SAY you ARE, stand up like a man and admit you were rude!!

You're all morons, and who cares? The media? Both candidates said it wasn't what the media made it out to be. It's all made up folks, to sell papers, TV commercials, and web clicks.

You're all being played.

"How dare Mr. Kennedy shake hands with Mrs. Clinton after he spent all day on TV yesterday hugging up to Obama". Mr. Obama's feelings must be soooo hurt. Kind of like, "Johnny has a best friend and then his best friend goes and makes another friend, so that pisses him off". Mr. Obama, you are playing in big playing fields now. Since you fell out of bed and decided to run for the highest office in the United States, you need to wake up now and realize you can no longer play only in your neighborhood, your way. A LEADER'S mentality HAS to be for all the people, not throw a tantrum, and TURN YOUR BACK on those who do not necessarily agree with you! DEMOCRATS, INDEPENDENTS, CONSERVATIVES AND SO ON………….WATCH OUT FOR THIS GUY! DO YOU REALLY WANT ANOTHER BUSH UP THERE WITH CLOSED EARS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DOING WHATEVER THE HECK HE PLEASES?

Oh, geeze, am I going to have to explain AGAIN what the word "snub" means???

Don't any of you Obamalamas own a dictionary????

WHO CARES! A NON ISSUE! Perhaps he had had enough of SHRILLARY for one day. Sheesh can we not concentrate on more important things ! Good grief. SHRILLARY is only nice if she wants something. OBAMA 08 !!

Well after reading all the comments, I wonder why we wind up with having leaders like what we have.
We are a nation of ignorant that that ruled by ignorant. All we care about is who did what and who behaved how. We never look at the capability, skills, competence, and intelligence of the individual.
After all only the rich gets the job at the White House. So it is the money and not the qualifications. Talk about Democracy in this country which only applies to the rich.
Those wealthy individuals stand in front of us and talk about the plight of the people and the workers and that they understand what we are going through!!!!!
Man I feel like vomiting.
They talk about foreign relations and the closest they got to foreign things is the map in their books. America is ruled by the big giant corporation which puts a person in the White House every 4 years.
So you can all beech moan and groan about this and that, but when the time comes we will all line up in front of the imaginative ballot box make believe that we are Democratically electing a President.
But guess what? The President has already been elected a long time before the election day.
We will never learn, and therefore we deserve these idiots to rule us because we ourselves are idiots. We are no different than any other dictatorship, however we live a little better lifestyle.
Gone the old King, long live the new King.
Lord have mercy on us.

This is a stupid story – REPORT SOME REAL NEWS!

Hillary supporters keep posting, keep blogging, keep emailing the networks. Let's make them start to be remotely fair to Hillary!! There are obviously many of us out there that have not been heard enough because all the pundits want to crown Obama the Democratic leader. How do we know this, to describe 1.5 million Florida Democratic votes as meaningless is crazy and everyone knows it! Keep posting, blogging, emailing, phoning, whatever we have to do to get our message out! I for one would like to have a Democrat in the Whitehouse in 2009 and there is no way Obama is going to be able to do it. All the polls that show him up are hype!! If everyone thinks the "Clinton Machine" is tough, you haven't seen nothing yet, until the Republicans get going. They have done it for years against the Clintons; and yes, they have the scars to show it, but they have managed to keep winning!! Hillary 08

It's the small things like this that add up to make people disappointed in both dem candidates. If it's not one thing, it's another. People( Dem's and Rep's) are getting sick of this child-like drama and will eventually start looking to a Rep candidate with more maturity(McCain?). If they keep it up, they will throw the race away.

I’m going to join the countless Americans CNN ignores. NO ONE CARES ABOUT THIS! IT IS NOT AN ISSUE!

I am not sure what Obama was thinking. He is not in grade school. For him to show this "unintentional" motion shows lack of leadership. Frankly, it scares the hell out of me to see a potential President to behave in this manner. What happens if he does this behavior around the world leaders.

I give Hillary lots of character and leadership to be in front of of his face. Obama cowardly flinches.

He is NOT a leader. He is a preacher who reads from a book.

I do not want another Bush in the WH.

I am changing my vote to Hillary.

Too cowardly to face her, now too cowardly to confess to his cowardice. NOT what we need in a Commander in Chief.

You all act as if you never purposely turned your head when two people are having a conversation in front of you and you were not included. I know we all have our right to choose which candidate we want but lets not be childish and say "since he didn't speak to Hillary then i'm not gonna vote for him." Sounds kind of elementary schoolish to me.

I can't believe you posters are adults. If I were to guess an age range, I would say 17-22. Really, this is not important!!!!!

Does it really matter if he snubbed her or not? We don't vote for a president because he or she is polite or not. Besides there are more pressing issues to deal with in this country.

Even though this isn't a big issue at all…. Go Hillary!!

I don't know what's more ridiculous here- this total NON-STORY about a NON-EVENT, or you hundreds of MORONS on both sides of this bulletin board who are getting so upset about whether this was a snub, about whether Obama is denying it, about whether the CLintons are using it, etc. etc. etc.

GET A LIFE, PEOPLE! AND GET A BRAIN WHILE YOU'RE AT IT!!!!

We have two Democrats running, either of whom are far more different than the Republicans than they are from each other. Anyone of you who thinks you can support Hillary on the issues should be willing to support Obama if he's the nominee, and vice versa too. I like Obama, but I'll vote for Hillary over anyone on the Repub side, and it's an easy choice. FOCUS, PEOPLE!!!

I'm sorry there is a lack of comprehension on this board. Why don't people just google all they can about Hillary and Obama. I promise you see why so people are against Hillary!!!!! Scandals, lies and more lies. I will vote Republican if she wins the nomination. Isn't it strange some of her political friends and ex Clinton people are in Obama camp. That says alot. They know better than us all about her!!!!

Honestly, I was prepared to support either Hilary or Obama, However this feuding war of words has completely turned me and my wife off from either of them.

This is exactly what McCain needs as it’s pulling our independent votes away from Democrats and towards him…

Stop with the petty bickering and look at the issues, forget about Bush and throwing each other under the coals. Grow up and show us that you’re looking towards the future and fixing this country!

Another reason to fear the media. They essentially give you the information they want, slant it the way they want, and we end up singing their tune.

Freedom of the Press…….. God help Us!!!!

Man do some of people have frightening opinions! Some of these people are wary of Obama but they don’t even know why. "Honestly, Clinton really doesn’t want to bring up shady real-estate deals because Obama's is nothing compared to White water. That thing haunted the Clintons through two terms in the Whitehouse. I used to Support Hillary but looking at the way people think I think we need a psychiatrist in the Whitehouse.

this isn't high school.

Grow up, media.

After the nasty political games the Clinton's played in South Carolina I'm not surprised Obama would turn her back on Hilary, I would to. As a politically aspiring black man I don't even want to look at her. They have tarnished the once sparkling view I had of Clinton's presidency.

The real story is how cozy Obama and Kennedy have become. The were so close they could have shared the same chair.

Now, while there are many who will be impressed by Kennedy's endorsement, he does not exactly come with out baggage of his own and will only serve to paint Obama as being much more liberal.

LOOK AT THE PICTURE AGAIN.

HILLLARY WAS HEADED FOR BARACK AND KENNEDY INTERCEPTED HER.

wow…who cares?

It amazes me to see adults fighting with one another via comments posted on CNN. If CNN would stop reporting on such ridiculous crap and stick with issues that people truly want to hear about, maybe then the US could stand strong and united. I agree that CNN is biased in their reporting of the campaigns. It seems as though they really don't like Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama can do no wrong, even when he does wrong. It will be interesting to watch how CNN kisses her bottom when she becomes President. I wonder what they'll be saying about Obama then???

It does not shock me that Obama is lying about turning away from Clinton. What shocks me is anyone expects the truth to come out of his mouth.

Clinton was also described as "checking what Obama did" before she stood to applaud at one point in the speech. This stuff is nonsense. Nobody is telepathic. Forget it.

Bah Bah. This is the uniter?. How immature can you be.
Obama's character is finally showing. I hate people who lie so blatantly. There is a picture Obama. Are you saying we are blind?.
Take responsiblility for a change. CHANGE??. The picture with Teddy does not look like change is on its way, does it?.

Isn't Obama's slogan "yes, we can'???? He can't even look Hillary Clinton in the face and is now trying to explain away his immature behavior. Get real! A picture is worth a thousand of his empty words! Pictures don't lie like he does. He has shown himself to be a whiner, always with an excuse for his choices( like voting "present"), doing business with and accepting money from an indicted slumlord…oh, excuse me, he explained that one away as a bone-headed mistake. He acts like a teeneager dressed in a suit whining his way through this campaign. The people of Florida and the rest of the country will not forget his insult by calling Florida's vote last night as a "Beauty Contest"….how demeaning not only to the people of Florida but to Ms. Clinton. He dares to speak of wanting to hear what the people have to say. Well, delegates or not, the people of Florida sopke VERY clearly last night, and Obama is not their choice. He may ride the wave of the Ted and Caroline Kennedy endoresement for a while, but he will not get the nomination of the Democratic Party because he is not the kind of leader the people want as President. He will never have my vote!

He definately snubbed her……OBAMA you are the biggest LIAR…we dont want a president like this

Who cares? Shouldn't there be a story about how Hillary in claiming victory and momentum from winning in a state where she was the only one competing? If that is how she demonstrates her strength in the South, that should make Democrats a little bit worried.

A bigger snub was "Dubya" snubbing Barack Obama during his pompous entry. How come no one mentions that? George should have a sore neck from turning his head so fast when he saw Sen. Obama. Apparently he didn't want to make any eye contact or acknowledge the Senator… Fastest I ever saw Bush move except when helping out a political contributor, corporation, or starting a war…

I think alot of people on this board are plain dumb !!!! How many times have many of you unintentionally overlooked someone near you don't lie to yourselfs!!! Maybe you noticed the article about someone in her campaign stated how they she is to towards them and campaign ideas. She is one snubbing the American people by not releasing her records.

I think this is one of the more recent wastes of media attention I have seen regarding this campaign…

The next thing we'll see is someone reporting, "I spoke and they didn't speak back".

How childish and immature is this? Handle this Medicare-D crisis. That's what needs to be reported on…

Snub Hillary or not….intentional or not…Barack Hussein Obama would never accept that. Its not surprising really! What he needs to explain to all of us is his involvedment with the Rezco Scandal….that concerns me more than anyting else thats going on. We need the media to tell us more about him!

Obama, Presidency is earned, not endorsed by the Kennedys or any one else! You have to earn it through elections; likewise Hillary also have to earn it. The observations at the State of the Union speech confirms that you snubed Hillary, an act unbecoming of candidate for presidency. You would have stood tall had you extended your hand to Hillary; after all, aren't you a gentlemen? Or were you hiding under the cloaks of Kennedys?

Hillary's a cry baby. So what if he did turn from her, maybe it's her demeanor he doesn't like and the lies Bill and Hillary are coming up with in order for her to win. She lost in Iowa and started crying so everyone felt sorry for poor Hillary and she won in New Hampshire. Obama still have more delegates than her. I supported the Clintons until they started bad mouthing Obama. You people have a problem with a black man running for president and can't stand that fact that he might win. Get off your high horses and your prejudices and let the man run. Politics is a bad thing because everyone has done something in their lives one time or another. Some people are just good at covering it up.

Wolf Blitzer and it CNN are biased…don’t you see??? Just look the BIG hilarious comedy organized by this guy and it channel yesterday about a supposedly Clinton win in Florida yesterday…it’s very disgusting!!!!

Democratic candidates had agreed months ago to boycott the contest after the Democratic National Committee stripped Florida of its delegates to punish the state for moving up its primary date!!!

Patti Solis Doyle, campaign manager for Hillary Clinton, committed Clinton to signing the Florida boycott pledge, saying, "We believe Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina play a unique and special role in the nominating process, and we believe the DNC's rules and its calendar provide the necessary structure to respect and honor that role."

Listen to what Patti Solis Doyle is saying today….."There are more voters in Florida alone than there are in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina combined,"…..disgusting!!!!

Hillary Clinton will do ANYTHING to be the democratic nominee….but can she deliver on November??? Absolutely NOT!!!!

Another 4more year for the Republican!!!

Let's just make this short & sweet. I thought we were in the election process for the President of the United States. Instead it appears we're campaigning for president of the junior high school. Grow up and get on with it!

Wow, this really is pretty crazy. How could such an immediate thing evoke such outraged reaction from so many people. Unless those people were already against Obama to begin with. It is this kind of 'manufactured outrage' that turns me off to the Clinton camp to begin with. I was on the fence before, but this comment board (among other recent developements) is such an obvious attempt by supporters of Clinton to turn almost nothing into a major issue that I can't see voting for her.

No more drama, please.

Can you all get over this? This is like high school crap. I thought most of the people commenting were supposed to be adults and not act like high school kids. It is time for us and CNN to get over this and report on the real issues and news.

We need to stop giving this so much credence just like all the mudslinging. You either like a candidate or you don't. Get over it and vote for you candidate.

This is a very important issue. Obama sticks his nose to the air while yelling and screaming, "Change, change, it's time to change!" Change what? Change the color of the next president?

The focus of people's commants are: Does he listen? Does he respect to others? Is he really willing and able to put his hands on to resolve the ecnomic issues? The answer is no. The body language of him in the picture showed his negative answer. That's why so many people got on-line to express the opinion about the photo.

Why he ignored MIchigan and Florida? Because it would not bring him delecates or cash. However, so many people in these two states are crying for attention, crying their voice to be heard.

Do not ignore the body langauge shown in the picture. Today he ignores her, tomorrow he will snub you. Do you want to be listened or to be igranored? Do you want to be respected or snubbed? Be careful and think about.

What chu' talkin bout willis?

Hey Matt, I have been saying Obama is a wolf in sheep's clothing, glad to know someone else can see it.

This is beyond stupid. With all of the attacks that have been flying at Obama from the Clinton camp, he SHOULD have turned away from her. Why would it be a story that he did?

Here we go again! Who cares if Obama snubed Hillary Clinton ( 1 time Senator for Ill) Where is Jessie and Sharpton in this mess????. Everybody knows she is running off the coat tail of Bill. Americans need to see through this crap the Democrats are preaching as smell the coffie. The Democratic party want's an American that reallys on the Goverment for everything (WelFare State) Let the Democrats eat there own and Vote for a Republican if you enjoy being free!!! God Bless America

Yada, yada, yada!

you're right, this isn't an issue. the real issue is how the press would have reported it if the roles were reversed

WOW – I can't believe how Hateful Clinton supporters are. No wonder I like Obama.

A M G – with all of the problems facing the US today (and there are a ton of them), this is what you waste time on reporting about?

I thought news was about real issues!

Why even be concerned. Neither one of them can beat McCain.

I can understand how Obama might feel uncomfortable in this situation, and why his instinct was to turn away from Hillary given the rancor in the campaign. But why must he insult our intelligence by lying about his actions? I'd respect him more if he were honest about what he did and why he did it. He didn't snub her, he just reacted normally to an uncomfortable situation, the likes of which we have all experienced. If he needs to lie about this, what issues of greater importance has he been lying to voters about? That's why this incident is not just a media blowup, but an indication of character.

CNN posts really lame stories in their headlines. The world is full of news more important than this.

Dear CNN,

Please start reporting news.

Thanks,
Antonio

Wow… This is the most pathetic thing I've ever seen make news. These candidates are tearing each other apart, politically, and people are shocked that one snubbed the other?

WHAT DOES IT MATTER?!

No one frigging cares! I sure as hell hope that our country is not so petty as to elect someone based on how POLITE they are.

He absolutely snubbed her!

And, Senator McCaskill should be ashamed for trying to give him an out after it occurred. This is not the first time he has been guilty of boorish behavior.

As is so obvious to anyone that will pay attention, if it isn't about him he isn't interested.

He doesn't care about America or Americans, he cares about himself!

I plan to snub Hillary at the Ballot box, Go Obama

Aren't there better things to worry about?

Go McCain in '08!!

Hillary makes a living out of being nasty, and THIS is somehow an issue? What a joke.

How is this possibly even an issue? Those of you who care about this clearly have your priorities screwed up. You are what's wrong with America.

This is a very silly topic. However, its ok for someone running to be the leader of the free world, to crack up pressure and cry before a nation audience. I was on the fence between the two until this, I don't won't my president cracking under pressure in front of other leaders, during a war, or a national disaster.

Who cares? I mean, seriously, is it so bad even if he DID?

"We dont want an impolite president"-That was one of the dumbest things Ive ever read.
Let's say you were a boxer, and you have a rivalry with them, would you shake their hand? Probably not.

Like said above this is in no way important and should have no impact on the democratic, or even presidential race.

A non exsisting handshake is not the end of the world.

If he did or didn't. I don't care. Obama has a plan to use corn for fuel. Let's get off over seas oil.

He's an immature politician and he's already learning to be a jerk! No thank you.

I wouldn't acknowledge hillary clinton either. shes a virus, who would want to touch her?

LL says: "As was stated previously, Hillary was leaning forward to say something to Sen Kennedy. She wasn't speaking to Barack. Regardless, does this really matter in the scheme of things? Let's look at their individual records or what they believe in. That's what is important to make sure we make the best choice for the next president."

Yes, it DOES matter in the scheme of things — let's do look at their records. And when we do, we already know that Clinton has more experience, and that she actually has posted her plan to pay for everything She has suggested. Obama just talks the talk–he doesn't walk the walk. He can't tell you how he will accomplish any of his "hopes and dreams and choices". Add to that the fact that he is ON VIDEO where it is obvious he is snubbing Clinton, and we see that in addition to being too inexperienced, he is also sullen and pouty. Something we sure don't need in a president. He needs to be capable of handling himself in awkward situations with other world leaders whom he also may not like. We need Clinton!

YOU GO OBAMA!
Thats the way to go against the "MACHINE"
Send the Braud home to go clean and cook!

Enough with this nonsense, already. I'd rather read another "what has Brittany done today" story than this meaningless crap. Did he, didn't he, what does it mean, what does it say about him? The better question is what does it say about us? Imagine being on camera every time you step into public. How many of us would hold up under that kind of scrutiny? This is a non-issue.

OBAM'S BEHAVIOUR TOWWARDS MRS CLINTON GOES WAY BACK TO HIS ROOT IT ALSO SHOWS HOW DISRESPECTFUL HE IS TO WOMEN IN GENERAL

HIS BEHAVIOR WAS INMATURE AND HARDLY A QUALIFICATION FOR SOMEONE RUNNUNG FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Hypocrite Hillary! No way was her hanshake gesture to Ted sincere. Ted and Caroline snubbed her this past week by endorsing Obama. Great snub Obama – it was sincere!

As Obama says, was "it" a snub – well it all depends on how you define "it". This was such a silly immature thing to do, and Obama's denial is pathetic. Does he really think we are all blind AND stupid. Talk about inexperience. The American people cannot afford to have this man-child handling our foreign policy or economy – he will be visiting and shaking hands with Chavez, Castro, Iran, and North Korea, while snubbing allies like Great Britain, Canada and the European Union. This guy is downright "dangerous" and is hoping to skate to the nomination on insider endorsements and flowery speeches that have no substance, definitive views, experience, or any clue whatsoever how to process change. If you thought Bush was divisive and polarizing to our nation, Obama will be known as the "Deep Freeze Man" and will throw this country and our economy back another 4 years.

So what!!! Hillary aint no body special. Get OVER IT!

i have never seen anyone win 4 STATES AND still is not in the lead with delegates. Edwards is going to catch up to her. Latinos are not everywhere and looking at the results over 6 states, it appears Hillary is in big trouble with the American people.

lThe polls are wrong. LOOK AT THE RESULTS PEOPLE

This is HILLARY"S time finally. Pictures show the facts of this snub christal clear. Obama can wait, learn more to be polite and speak the truth. Eight years from now, when he learned enough, he can "try" again. Hillary for '08, Hillary forever and Hill, give em HELL

Obama is very, very SLICK! He waited until South Carolina to pretend that the Clintons are racists. Race was not an issue in Iowa and NH. Why would the Clintons bring up race in SC. Obama wants blacks to think that after all these years of getting support from the Clintons they wouold turn against blacks in SC. Black voters are not stupid, we would like to support Obama, but I don't think the country will buy into his SLICK ways. We need a president that has more than HOPE for us black folks. Jesse and Al have been preaching HOPE to black folks while stuffing their pockets. We need more than HOPE, we need jobs, displine in our schools and affordable college cost for our children. Obama can keep his HOPE, I have had enough of HOPE, we need HELP!! GO HILLARY

We have better things to discuss, What's more important? The snub or who we want for our next President? Next Question!

Too much love for Obama from the News corps…Hillary wins "beauty contest..?" that is an insult to the million and a half Floridians that went to vote on Tuesday's primary..Hope Hillary wins the nomination…Sick of the media telling me who is the right candidate for me…

P.S. Hannity was so quiet last night..His boy just quit the race and Thompson left the race not too long a go…HA! HA!

I hate CNN… people rightly say it Clinton News nerowrk….Two of the main news are against Obama/Ted today… I spit on you, CNN

Wow… I read these comments and the venom is unbelievable. I mean, WHO CARES? Its scary to see (presumably) Democrats such such hate and pettiness towards someone ON THEIR SIDE. Obama a 'baby' take a look at yourselves.

Instead of focusing on how Hillary may or may not be using the female card in response to Obama's snub, why not focus on the fact that his camp reported that it was "an awkward moment" for him and his decision was to turn away. Is Obama going to face awkward moments as president in a similar way? In the International Arena? During a crisis? It's easy to be poised and rehearsed when giving speeches doing imitations of MLK and JFK but when the cameras on and you think no one is watching your actions speak a lot louder. A picture tells a thousand words and in this case, it shows Hillary has the maturity and grace to be president of the United States of America while Obama looks like a snickering kindergartner choosing his playmates on the playground and snubbing the ones that might give him competition.

GO HILARY!

They talked earlier! Who cares?

You know something, some of you need to get a life. Why are you making so much out of things that are not important? Aren't you more concerned about who will be the next President and what their views are on the problems we are having in America today? To be honest, one of the reasons we are in such a bad state today is because of people like you making such a big deal out of something so trivial.

You know, I look at it this way. Who really cares? This is truelly one of those stupid stories the media brings up just to cause controversy. The press needs to stop reading into everything. This really is very stupid on the media's part.

Does it really matter? I wouldn't blame him if he snubbed her… and she was reaching out to Kennedy – not him. Ah who cares – it's just another example of the media trying to TMZ politics.

I think you people who are making a BIG DEAL out of something so DUMB are ALL ignorant!!! Quit being CRYBABIES because he didn't shake her hand. It's his right…not your judgment that counts.

Most of you will be on the paddywagon when he does win…forgetting all that you said….

oh c'mon people.

Let's see….what's more important……… whether Obama "snubbed" Clinton or the war? hmmmmm…….. snubbing Clinton or the war………………… this is a hard one………………. dont know……………

I'LL GO WITH THE WAR, ALEX!

Media are big variables in the base political culture that Mr. Obama and others discuss. Why is this an issue? Should he have french kissed her? Given her a slap on the backside and say, "Way to go kiddo!" Enough with this crap. This is not news but instigation. Discuss the issues!

Who cares if he did snub her and who cares if he meant that she isn't that likeable. She isn't likeable and he does dislike her like most of the rest of us.

BC

PLEASE……………………. We don't need another Clinton in the Whitehouse, We NEVER need another Clinton with Politics as Usual !

obama snubs hillary ,clearly just a few meter away he cannot see her from top to down and even not to say hellooo i won in SC. thats rude obby (obama)

Who cares whether he did or did not snub her? Looks like the Clinton News Network has joined Hillary in kindergarten.

…ahhhhhhh….infighting within the media and the lib demowacos….gotta love it…gotta love it……!!!!

This is all just silly. We're ignoring the issues at the expense of this media frenzy. Media: Get back to the issues and people: start paying attention to this issues!
Clinton has never spoken to an issue. She has continually pandered to whatever audience she's in front of that day. Why don't people understand that she can't win the general election? She's as devisive as Bush, just on the opposite side. She can't win the November election, and if she's the nominee we'll surely be stuck with another Republican. It's time to start thinking about who will motivate the independents and the young people to vote; it's not her.

Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. But I would have.

Who really cares if Hillary and Obama get along? There are more important issues like the economy, mortgage rates, welfare, health care, OIF, OAF, international relations, Chinese trade deficits….

This is the dumbest thing I've heard during the entire campaign. I am only responding to this thing because I really like both Hillary and Barack and I feel both sides have culpability in this perceived tit for tat BECAUSE THEY ARE COMPETING FOR THE NOMINATION. They're not doing anything that unusual. You know who is out of line? FOX news, CNN, etc. (Sorry, CNN, I still love you)
It's the media that's blown this whole thing out of proportion. Why? Because there are people on this very message board pouring over images of a couple of seconds of the contenders in a crowded room at a rather hectic event and making a mountain out of a molehill. That's right, it's you, the people who are fighting about this issue that are thus pouring gasoline on the media flame that loves to inflate controversy and keep chucking the same garbage our way.
I have an alternative: as voters, let's focus on the issues, and the media AND the candidates might fall into line. I already know which candidate I'm voting for, and if my pick loses the nomination, well guess what: if either win or lose you get John Edwards, Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama, I say it's win-win-win. The Republicans only wish they had our enthusiasm or an equivalent candidate selection. Let's not squander the moment by letting this great moment we've been fighting and waiting for (almost eight years!) turn into a Lindsay Lohan "Mean Girls" parody of who snubbed who in the lunchroom. Let's not lose sight of the big picture and get baited by the people who want to play minutiae murder. We're not going to select the best candidate in that manner.

Folks…get a life!! For anyone to call this incident something of importance is really grasping for straws. We need to listen to the issues and how the candidates are going to address those issues. I'm sure that you Hillary-lovers would have loved to see Obama pay homage to "her majesty". He didn't snub her, nor does he have to run over and kiss her ring. Admit it, he is the real deal and we should judge the candidates on how they respond to our questions concerning the war in Iraq, health care, the economy, education, and other issues really important to Americans. The Clintons believe that this election is theirs and they fail to realize that there is an energizing force sweeping the country.

OLD and UNIMPORTANT NEWS.

Is anyone reading what Senator McCaskill herself said:

McCaskill also commented on the incident Tuesday, calling it "one of those accidents that just happened and got caught on film."

"There was a wave and there was a friendly moment," she said at an Obama campaign press availability. "And I think that, as somebody who watched the whole thing, I was amazed when I woke up this morning and I was part of it, I didn’t even realize. I mean, it was one of those things that all of a sudden it's being blown into something that it frankly just wasn’t."

Is SHE also lying when she claims that Senator Obama wasn't snubbing Hillary???

People are reading waaay too much into this. This happens all the time in real life and in politics. As somebody walks towards you, you simply don't see them. You turn around to talk to someone else. Its pretty straightforward, in my opinon. Yes, they have had some hostile debates, but they are essentially from the same party. I agree with Obama…

"I think that there's just a lot more tea leaf reading going on here than I think people are suggesting."

OBAMA '08

As much as this year's elections have been written about and described as "different," this is the same old nonsense. Smear campaigns over analyzing political pundits, who need to take a break and focus on something else. Also lets not try and create a double standard b/t Obama and Clinton, please.

Trang… I agree This is silly and if people are going to base the election on whether or not someone gets snubbed, says that they did not and still gets crucified, then we are in a world of trouble come election time.

It's all media Hype…

We all have personal issues. We let minor issues decide our future. We do at times misplace our judgements when we don't know the true facts. We have all done it and have been on the other side of the fence from other accusers.

We will not find the perfect candidate and we don't need excuses not to vote for them either. If you don't like the candidate, don't vote for the candidate!

I can see why some of our children are wayward. We aren't exactly great examples to emulate.

Dear major media,

We get hundreds of news stories thrown at us every day. PLEASE stop polluting the internet with this garbage. I can't believe newspapers would actually pay writers to produce drivel like this. The reporters should be ashamed for wasting the candidates' time with these questions when they could be asking about things that actually matter. Unbelievable.

Obama YOU DID snub Hillary. You say you will work with both sides of the aisle. Those who agree with you and those that do not. Practice what you preach!
I was impressed by you but the more I see, hear and read about you, I find you to be like our current President. Cocky and arrogant and not everything you say is the truth. You tell the American people what they want to hear NOT the truth.

Somebody tells me why CNN & MSNBC twist everything that Clintons do. I use to respect Christ on MSNBC but now I am not he is so bias. You are news man –always be neutral and say the truth. When you report somethings that two people did,. Report both sides not one side to cover the other.

People care? Why on earth would people care? She's a crackpot, who could blame him if he did snub her. Where does it say they have to be buddies?

It's kind of childish and stupid if the Clinton administration actually made an issue of this and even more so for the people that would base their election on such a trivial non issue.

The Democratic party is becoming more and more like the Jerry Springer show of the political world.

This is great are we serious that a Handshake is a symbol of someone's political platform. And I love how the media gets back to the issues. He didnt shake hands w. a political rival. Thats pretty serious. I'm sure thats going to go down in the history books. The handshake that didnt happen. LOL COME ON I WISH THE MEDIA WOULDN'T FEED INTO THIS. I mean if he was caught on tape giving her the finger behind her back.. ya i would still giggle.. but a handshake not that serious.

You have got to be kidding me. There are much more important things to talk about. This is not the Grammy's. This is the Presidential Race. Let's refocus here poeple.

Unbelieveable. The very people that are mesmerized by the Clintons and blind to their rather obvious character flaws, lambast those who support Obama for being blind and mesmerized by their candidate. I don't know what it is about the American electorate, but what can you say about a population that reelects someone like Marion Berry after a felony conviction? Is the intent to poke your opponents in the eye for spite's sake? Whatever skeleton Obama has in his closet, if any, pales to what we know of the Clintons.

Obama acts like a school boy he needs to grow up. I don't want a cry baby in the white house, his whining poor poor me their picking on me. give me a break

i made me sick of obama he is not truth he did snubbed to her i rather i vote clinton i know she will win on feb 5 th

Obama is a big baby! He wears his feelings (hurt ones) on his forehead. He has got to grow up and should have done so before deciding to run for President. Public Office is not an easy job and you cannot think you will be elected based on likeability. He snubbed her and then lied about it.

Who cares?!? Aren't there other things to worry about right now?

Seriously?

I'd snub her.

Cmon, lets go on to the next subject. I wish the media would not seek out negative things all the time. Lets move on to the issue at hand. The media needs to Stop trying to invoke a reft between Obama and Hillary. CNN and other news station, please stop it. I want to hear about the issues, not the petty stuff your cameras look to find between the candidates.

For a candidate that has been annointed to take the place of JFK and who in one of the debates said that he would meet his enemies and would not stick to protocol, he sure showed his true colours. Least he can do is 'man up' and say that he planned to do it this way. Please don't try to be like the current president — take responsibility for your actions.

I really could not understand this guy Obama is saying Change, what change? I think he is making fool to us. I think he is making fool to young people who are not going depth of meaning of Change, what change???????????????

All the establishment politicians are endorsing Obama as they believe he is one of them. The media continues to blow out of proportion things coming out of the Clinton campaign and ignores when it is from Obama's side. The Obama campaign manager continues to belittle Florida win of Senator Clinton. I bet if it had been the other way around CNN and others would be playing it over and over. The American people don't want the media to decide which candidate is to become the next president. Give the people news about the candidate's posiitons on substantive issues, not who is turning away from whom.

Is this really the only negative CNN can report on Obama?
I have been an avid CNN watcher for 10+ years and I am shocked by
the dog and pony show they have put on for Obama.
I know his story is much more romantic but does that make him the better canidate for right now?
Come on CNN you aren't reading the pulse of the people, get with it!
Nothing against Obama in 8 years he will be a GREAT president!
But today we need a President to clean up the mess from the last 7 +years.
We need a experienced, hard nosed, get it done now President.
Hillary Clinton is the only canidate that has what it takes NOW!

It's amazing to see that this is one of the most commented stories that I've read in CNN's election coverage. The sentiment that Obama is a terrible candidate because he snubbed Hillary reveals the flawed logic of the American people when it comes to electing a leader for this country. We're voting for President, not homecoming queen. Clinton and Obama look nearly identical on paper, but I'm an independent voting for Obama, because despite the snub, I think he has more integrity. I really believe he's a uniter and not a divider. His "lack" of experience is also a draw for me, because I don't think the Washington machine has its hooks as deeply into him yet. He's idealistic; he's hopeful; he's not going to give America the same old rhetoric we've gotten from our president for the last 2+ decades. For the sake of the country, people, please pick your candidate based on a reason other than who's less rude.

THIS is the kind of thing thats important to you people? "WAHHHH HE DIDN'T SHAKE HER HAND!! BURN HIM!!!!!!" no wonder britney spears is headline news over the war in iraq and america manages to put in more votes for "americal idol" than they do for the individual who'll be running this country.

How can a man lie about what a video shows clearly. The person hew claimed he was saying something to him have her both palms locked together, so what kind of greeting was he greeting.
I beleive in good sportsmanship in any game. Obama sholud stop playing victim. Experienc cannot be replaced with pedigree. All Hail President Hilary Clinton

Nigeria

Hillary, didn't steal the spotlight in Florida ; she WON it. She came to Florida after the election to thank supportors. I call that a gracious LADY. What we need in the WHITE HOUSE is someone who can handle any situation and not turn away ..

When Mitt Romney repeatedly call Osama bid Laden "Barack Obama" , Obama made light of it. When Joe Biden referred to Obama as clean and articulate, Obama said that he is sure Biden didn't mean anything negative. Obama has repeatedly given other candidates the benefit of the doubt. The uncropped photo shows clearly that Obama was not snubbing Hillary. Yet the cropped photo is the one being used again and again.

Why does the media what to protray Obama as being "rude". When Rudy was mentioning the other candidates, and initially forgotten Ron Paul (until someone in the audience reminded him); or when McCain mentioned everyone but Ron Paul as the other candidates – where's the headlines on every station, in every paper about McCain snubs Ron Paul?

The Obama- Clinton drama seems to be more important because America expects Blacks to treat women with a different standard that White men treat White men.

Where was the headlines about the Hillary snub on Meet the Press and after the State of the Union when she wasn't prepared to speak "candidly" until she had a chance to get her people to tell her how to respond?

It really looked like he snubbed her!
I have a question about the electoral votes not being counted in Michigan and Florida primary/caucas for the Democrats–Will there be any consideration (if it is close between the top two candidates) that the majority of Democrats in these two states voted for Clinton?
Also, how many more states do not count for Demorat electoral votes? How many more people do not get their voice heard????

This is a non-issue BUT if there was a snub it was on Senator Clinton's part.

If she even intended to shake Senator Obama's hand, why didn't Senator Clinton extend her hand to him first since Obama was closer to the aisle? Instead she reaches past him to Senator Kennedy. Did anybody think about that?

Is there someone out there that thinks this is a REAL issue, and actually CARES that this even made the news?

I also heard that a Republican candidate decided to east some bad tacos before the State of the Union address. I'm not voting for someone who has bad gas during official speeches. Ugh.

Please people. This is not news. This is not anything to make judgements on. We DO NOT know what really happened here, photos or videos or 3D holograms or whatever.

Make your decisions on the real issues, and who will have the respect in the world (yes, there is a large world west of Los Angeles/east of New York) in order for our great nation to become a leader of peace and stability.

THIS IS NOT NEWS!!!

I could care less who snubs who. I care that whoever gets the Democratic nod can lead the county and get us out of this mess were in.

We need to back Hillary Clinton for president – she supports all the people for the people. We need her to change the direction of healthcare and improve our infrastructure in the USA. Obama keeps saying he will pull out of Iraq asap – this is totally impossible for a very long time. Why does Obama say things that seem very questionable.

Give me some real news, CNN. This is nothing but tabloid fodder.

I waited for Obama's statement on what really took place and I got to say it is OBAMA YOU ARE LYING it was a complete snub on your part.
As a woman I was disgusted and I think it was rude of you. She is older and much wiser and it’s about time you show some respect not only to Hillary but too any of your opponents.

Obama you can't spin this one with your fancy and sweet words. Hillary has said repeatedly your actions don’t match your words and most times your words don’t match your actions.
You definitely turned your back at her and it says a lot about your personality and leadership style.

If you can't reach to your opponents whether you like them or not to get the job done you wont be an effective leader.

THIS JUST SHOWS THE KIND OF EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN DEALING WITH DIFFICULT ISSUES AND BEING A PRESIDENT YOU MUST REACH OUT TO PEOPLE YOU DONT EVEN LIKE SUCH AS THE REPUBLICANS.

OK, listen I am a democrat and I support Hillary. Both sides need to take a step back and stop this back and forth because we are loosing the focus on the important issue at hand. We all can spin this 500 ways he snubbed he didn't snub, honestly I don't care. What I do care about is that we are a stronger party then we were 8 years ago and are we going to do what we are best at and throw another election away because of stupid things like this. I happen to like Obama but my reason for Hillary is on part with the experience. I would love to see a Hillary/Obama 08 ticket because with experience and optimism we could restore Hope.

Good Morning,
I do believe that Senator Obama turned his head,he feels now that the Kennedy's are backing him that he can do this. I sense a under cover attitude,the Senator is not as sweet as he is trying to come off as. I do also believe that wisdom and experience is needed in the white house.Many people can give good speeches they have the ability to talk,but talk is cheap,talk is not enough. Clinton has the experience needed,she has been in the trenches for a long time.We can go back and view her record as a young woman and see her fighting for causes that would benefit others. I am a african american woman who feels that women all over should stand up and vote for Senator Clinton,women have been looked over in society long enough. The white house is not just a house for men, Senator Clinton is capable she has proven this time and time again that she can stand up under tremendous pressure.

so what if he snubbed her or if she snubs him? do they have to pretend to like each other? are we going to elect a president on his politeness index? me? i like hillary and i also like obama. what to do…what to do…?

I can truly say that everyone in here is really ignorant. As a military man for over 20 years we had enough of the Clinton's. She didn't respect us when she was First Lady and she won't now. What experience other than treat us like crap? I don't want to see the same thing again. I want something fresh in the White House. If everyone here is judging Obama because of what happen last night then each and every one of you need to go back in training. The Clinton did a lot of damage and people don't see it. Yes, I'm a minority and I can truly say she have taken advantage of us. Look at Puerto Rico right now. Sen Clinton was at the Puerto Rican Parade promoting the exiting of Military out of Vieques and now they are hurting. She just did it to get votes to win the senate and I must say we are ignorant to believe in her. She will never get my vote. I want some one new in DC and "Obama" will be the man. So, in closing STOP BEING SO IGNORANT. Let CNN report what ever they want to report…

Hillary was taking the high road last night…while all the Papparazzo Pundit were trying to bait her she stayed positive…..but the first words out of the Obama camp were negative saying the Floridians votes did not matter…that she won a beauty contest…Gog forbid if Hillary had made that same statement….the press would have pummeled her….well I hope that the 800,000 plus Florida voters remember what Obama said when the general election takes place…..but I am sure Obama wil say thats not what I meant…well, when is this fast talker going to tell us what he does mean???

Facts: The Clintons are desperate, hence their sleazy attempt to claim victory in Florida where she previously promised not to campaign…Democrats now know that when the Clinton's are cornered they will do anything, say anything. Quite simply, the Clintons can't win in November because Americans are turned off by them. The Clintons do not have the youth vote, Barack does. My 22 year old niece's sweatshirt says it all: Clinton=Yesterday, Obama=Tomorrow!"
Gobama!

First of all, I happen to believe that both Obama and Clinton are acting like children. This election is so important, why can't they keep to the issues that involve ALL of us and not spend the time squabbling like kids? How can we expect the population of the world to get along when minutiae can get in the way of our own people??? And we wonder why people are going to war!
Second of all, once again our media spends their time on total nonsense instead of concentrating on what is important. In a time when the media can concentrate day after day about the childish behavior of certain (and you should excuse the expression) celebrities, can we expect them to have our best interests at heart either? Anything to sell newspapers and TV time. It's no wonder that other countries look at us like a country of buffoons – how could they take us seriously?Thanks for letting me express my opinion!

CNN, please give me some real news. This is tabloid fodder and nothing more.

This feud is getting old. Either choice of candidate is going to be alot better than what the Rep's have to offer, as far as policy. They are both damaging themselves in the general election with this bitter feuding and it needs to stop. McCain is looking like the nice rational one, and he is going to scate in even though his policies will do nothing but keep the rich getting richer and keep us in war forever!

Let's say Obama "snubbed" Clinton. Who really cares? After all, they're rivals. Would you prefer a candidate that is direct and straightforward, or one that is overly polished to the point of being fake? Personally, I'd prefer the former.

IS Americans are fool?! If one candidate is not given sake hand to other, what you Americans will become poor. Common people look at your base issues, how many of you can say that I am rich enough to eat three times a day and live a normal life….. Majority of you will say no. Your leaders are cheating you for some times…. What you Americans achieve in last eight years in Bush’s rule, and what you people achieve in Clinton’s rule….both of them cheated you man,

Common fellow Americans, please cast your votes based on the real issues you are facing and who support and promise to resolve all this. You will get only one chance, that the day you vote. So cast your vote, not based on silly issues like this. Don’t regrets later

So what if he did…what say he must "like" her? There are more important issues than if he says, they say…..

are we REALLY this upset that someone may or may not have talked to someone else? or that someone may or may not have NOT talked to someone else? since when did this cease to become a nomination process and all of a sudden become the junior high school cafeteria?

Are we all in high school? Psst, Barack doesn't like Hillary, cause I SWEAR I saw him turn his back and you know my best friend's brother's worst enemy says it's cause they don't like each other…WHY is this even important? Big deal. Big freakin' deal. It's far more important that Senator Clinton is attempting to gain an unfair edge by seating FL and MI delegates than who talked to whom at the State of the Union address. Or who didn't talk to whom. Please recall that Senator Clinton is the one who has rolled her eyes, refused to applaud, and generally acted like a complete child at previous State of the Union addresses–and no one cared until someone seemed to not speak to her the other night. Jeesh, get a life, people.

It is very clear Obama has a chip on his shoulder and yes he did snub Hillary. Thank you CNN for bringing fair reporting to light! Obama has clearley shown hismself as better than anyone.

Politicians use a lot of languages to communicate with the public. And this one body language from Obama tell it all. Snub he did Hillary!

Are you kidding me? Who thinks this is an issue? If you think it is an issue, you probably don't have anything better to say about the future of our country.

Obama looked straight down the entire time at the New Hampshire debate when John Edwards and he had obviously prearranged an attack by Edwards on Hillary Clnton. Once again he cannot look Hillary in the eyes. That tells me alot about Obama.

It is really a shame.. wouldn't it be great if regardless of who got the nomination, the other would be the VP candidate? How great would that be? Can't they make this less personal and just focus on their strengths instead of their opponent's weaknesses?

Both of you.. get with the program.. and work together.

You people actually being naive enought to take this seriously sound like a bunch of gossipy little girls reading Us! Magazine. "Did Britney snub Justin??" This is a NON-STORY created by the media. Just like Howard Dean's yell four years ago.

Get a clue people… Obama is one of the most genuine souls I've ever had the pleasure of seeing in politics. It is a breath of fresh air to have someone like him as a viable Presidential candidate. And for our party? How fortunate we are! I'm sick and tired of the hateful and vitriolic attacks being thrown at him from Clinton supporters. Frankly, you guys sound like a bunch of nasty Republicans who are supporting a candidate who has never seen bill increasing war spending or a check from a drug company that she didn't like. Michael Moore is 100% right about her.

I never thought Bill and Hillary, two people I've always admired, would look so unattractive to me. I have always voted straight-ticket Democrat in every election, but unless Obama is our candidate I'll be voting Green for the first time. I just don't see much difference between Hillary and McCain to be honest.

Billary supporters…you need to stop acting like petulant children, latching on to whatever you can to gain an advantage. But I suppose we can't expect more from the supporters when you're taking your lead from Billary themselves.

Rather than admit she and Obama had waved and acknowledged each other as they were coming into the chamber, she reveled in the negative press of the perceived snub by Obama and added fuel to the fire.

What you Billary suppporters should be concerned about his Hillary's obvious snub of her supporters in South Carolina. She didn't even have the courtesy or decency to stay around to thank those who supported her yet she schedules a rally to thank voters in Florida whose votes don't even matter.

I would snub her, especially if she was running a disgustingly slick, dishonest, and dirty campaign… taking advantage of an uninformed electorate. Claiming she 'won' Florida when no one campaigned there… when Edwards and Obama didn't have a chance to make their name and voices known like she already has.

Please.

If McCain is nominated and has an attractive VP, I may have to vote for him. Hillary is not change. Might as well stick to the same thing. At least McCain is more honest.

The man needs to admit he snubbed her and move on . Can you imagine what this man could do to the leaders of other nations.

In case you missed Vince's posting:

THIS…IS…NOT…AN…ISSUE!!!

Please stop wasting time and perfectly good mental energy on this subject.

I Repeat.

Claire McCaskill was not asking a question at the time Sen Clinton and Sen Kennedy were shaking hands.

Claire was clapping her hands.

Obama's explanation sucks !!!

WHO CARES???!??!? Clinton was going for Kennedy ANYWAY, not Obama!! What was he supposed to do, completely interject himself in their conversation just because cameras were there?? Last time I checked, that would have been rude by etiquette standards! What is WRONG with you people??

The least a candidate who wants our vote can do is to be HONEST with us. We are so hungry for HONESTY in our president. Don't tell us that what we saw in that video was just an illusion. Be honest and tell us that at that moment you were in no mood to talk to Hillary: We would appreciate this much more than a blatant lie. Mr. Obama, we need a president who is straight with us and who we can TRUST to represent us and work for us. If you are not honest on a small thing like this, how can we expect honesty in important things that really concern us!!!!!

If Obama really stands for change, you would think he would be more cognizant of the things going on around him. What an immature action from one some people think is mature enough to be the leader of our country. I don't think so.

Hillary 08

Why is Gloria so hateful towards Clinton it is disgraceful,give the women her dues he snub her badly.

Hail the great uniter … we see your true colors (and don't like 'em)

Don't worry, Hilary will win this nomination.

Does it actually matter? He probably didn't want to get into a picture w/ Kennedy shaking Clinton's hand, good grief, Obama had just made a coup in getting the Kennedy endorsement – but who knows whether Sen. McKaskill said anything to him or not – THIS IS NOT NEWS- it was a picture that was used to stir up trouble – the pundits on CNN and MSNBC are still saying "HIllary will win" well, she's not got the delegate lead now, and just because she went to FL to "declare" victory (for what? it wasn't a Dem. primary w/ delegates) doesn't me SHE"s the only viable candidate. I'm so tired of the newspeople making up stories, and the American public just going along – THINK of the BIG issues – not who shook who's hand. Obama has already PROVEN he has grace under pressure…he doesn't have to shake Hillary's hand to prove it- and it looks like it would have been awkward to get inbetween Kennedy and Clinton – so I think he SHOWED grace…leave him alone! (Edwards '08!!)

Is this really the most important story CNN could find to post online? How about we talk about the current economic crisis the country is facing? If we're writing about the presidential primary, how about we talk about something that is actually important? As was stated previously, Hillary was leaning forward to say something to Sen Kennedy. She wasn't speaking to Barack. Regardless, does this really matter in the scheme of things? Let's look at their individual records or what they believe in. That's what is important to make sure we make the best choice for the next president. We're probably going to need the next 4 years to clean up the mess that the current administration has made of this country so let's make sure the next administration will be able to do that! Also, whether he did or did not "snub" her intentionally, is everyone forgetting that we are all human beings? I agree with several other folks who have commented that it is time for CNN to actually report on important issues because this isn't one of them.

Obama not only snubbed Hillary but also snubbed Michigan and Florida Democrats because they were stripped off delegates. Hillary's campaign in Michigan and Florida proved that she listens to people and respects people even though they are in disadvantaged situation.

If Obama wins Democrats' nomination, he will for sure snub everyone including you, just like what shown in the picture and just like he snubbed those who stripped off delegates in Michigan and in Florida unless you donating him money.

Please wake up, do not make mistake again in your voting. If people had not voted Bush in 2000 and 2004, the eight years of worst disaster to the nation would not have happened.

new George W. Bush in the making!

Once again the media shows its patent contempt for the intelligence of the American voter, and once again a handful of voters dash in to validate this contempt. The media just wants a "she said/he said" campaign; politics must be reduced to high-school gossip so that simple-minded "journalists" and the simple-minded among their audience, can feel some cheap voyueristic thrill – "oh look, they dis each other – com'on fight fight!"

Oh, please.

Ignore it and move on. And Clintonians and Bushies, if this is what you think it's all about, go back to watching Jerry Springer, and let adults run the country again.

Wow, another media created story to cause divisiveness in the country.

Obama said he didn't 'snubbed' her, whatever that means.

Hillary said she didn't feel snubbed.

But the media perpetuate this.

And for those who get all upset over this, take a deep breath. You are getting angry over nothing. And anger can cloud your judgement and adversely affect your health. Take care.

seriously folks, who cares? What does it matter if the two aren't fans of one another? They're in competition right now, and any interaction they have will be awkward and uncomfortable, and it will thus be scrutinized to the milliionth degree. This kind of coverage is on par with following some "celebrity" around and snapping pics. Garbage.

Give us a break the media and stop stirring up trouble!

If your brother do not want to talk with you when you are talking with someone else, he just leaves the room. Later when he is asked about it. He says I need to use both room. Will you call your bother diplomatic or liar?

For the journalist, please stop these nonsense report. If you reported the truth related to matters that affect our life, we would have this iraqi war. Do something meaningful for your country.

Both candidates snubbed each other, and it all started with Hillary first. If you read the first report on the incident, she spoke to everyone around Obama and not him. If he waved at her when he came in, there must have not been a good return. I don't blame him, don't kiss anyones butt.

who cares
is this really the issue of the day?
wow

Don't forget CNN's old nickname, the Clinton News Network.

This sort of pettiness by Obama shows the nature of his character. Or maybe it shows proof of a guilty conscience.

Maybe he couldn't stand to face her so soon after lying to paint her and her husband as some sort of closet racists.

Petty or guilty….

Don't be fooled again folks.

what is this … the fifth grade?? He said, she said … next we know, someone's going to threated to tell their dad … oh, wait … maybe that already happened!

Seriously, though. Even if Sen. Obama did "snub" Sen. Clinton, I'm not so sure why it's making all this news. The campaigning that all the candidates are doing must be exhausting. Being under the constant public microscope certain can't help matters, either. They ARE still human, remember.

Does this mean that Clinton will make a better President than Obama (or vice versa)? Don't we have any other lenses we can look thru? I think this one is a bit cracked.

How is this going to get healthcare to the children or our economy back up and running? How is this discussion going to help the Iraqis put their nation back together again?

I'm sorry CNN but I need discussions based on the reality of our nation's problems, not this useless fodder.

My goodness, some of you people are hostile — must be Clinton supports (same personalities and ugliness).

I like the comment from the fellow in Illinois "The last time he beleived Obama was when Obamas said he was running for State Senator".

Like Rudy, the truth will eventually rise to the top.

The last thing this country needs is another POTUS in training.

Hey Sheeple, yes I called you sheep because you are followers of these people.

Both Candidates ave attended a SECRET BUILDERBERG MEETING IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE LOGA ACT.
They have sworn an oath of Secrecy, not to tell you or the public what is discussed or planned.

GOOGLE THE BUILDERBERG, it will frighten you………………………………………….

The Clinton Campaign.. turning mountains into molehills since '92.

Get a life Eric, what a dumb comment. This really isn't even an issue.

Get a life Eric, I can't believe you actually spent time to write that out. What kind of man are you?

I belive that he snubbed her, come on, he was right next to her and didn't even awknowledge her. He knows that she is going to whip his butt in the primary, and be the winner. What experience does he have to be president, Hillary was already in the White House and a big part of her husband's presidency. Obama traveled to a few countries when he was in third grade, living in one for a couple of years. That really makes him qualified to be president, NOT. While I like Obama, his comments about Reagan turned my stomach. Reagan did almost as much damage to the working person as GW Bush, the worst president EVER. Borak's time is not now, it is Hillary's time. Go Hillary! We need you, you are the best qualified and our country was in much better shape and was well respected abroad, with you and Bill.

Obviously, there was a distinct, clear, and cold snub of the first order. Then, he tries to cloud the fact with some weird comment about reading tea leaves. What kind of tea leaves? Orange pekoe? Jasmine?

Obama is an arrogant, childish person. Hillary made the gesture nd he was plain rude, he obviously has norespect for anyone.

Well Iit dosn't matter she got more votes (over 850,000) in florida more than all the votes in South Carolina, New Hampshire, Iowa and Nevada combined…….funny how the media is treating the voters of Flordia like they are worthless they still are voters…..

I would be careful CNN, you obviously have a lot of woman-haters on your staff….your coverage is all one sided…

You know one can find anything to comment on if one is looking for it. Obama snubbing Hilary Clinton? Give us a break. If he chose to ignore her, then she had it comming for the rubbish she & former president Clinton tried spreading about him. Om

Who cares??? Why don't we talk about a real issue for God's sake!

who cares

Who does Obama think he's fooling!! It's as plain as can be, just look at the film, at one point he was glaring at her!! Obama is lying as he always does, he has been caught in quite a few LIES!
Sore Loser Obama, should be his NAME!

"Anna January 29, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Obama, you're really as a talker. It's just all the talk that you can deliver. You're misleadind people that you can deliver change, but in reality, you have only the DNC keynote speech in 2004. You will not get the nomination, because the American people are intelligent to not choose you. You can go home and live the house that you bought from your indicted friend!"

OK, so here in a nutshell is why this country is in such bad shape and headed for worse. If this is a sample of the intelligent people who will not choose Obama….then i'm thinking becoming a citizen of Canada might be the best course of action. Please someone tell me they understood one sentence of Anna's intelligent comment. Perhaps people should have to take an IQ test in order to be eligible to vote…then maybe they will pull the lever or push the button based on an opinion they intelligently formulated vis a vis picking a candidate because they heard someone they like endorse that person.

Have to agree with vince. Health care, war in Iraq, terrorism ARE issues. This is certainly not one.

Great! Clinton, race card, Obama snubbing the ole girl.

Clinton accused Obama of working for a slumlord. Clinton takes money and picture with same slumlord.

True, Clinton may get the nomination when it’s all said and done with the white and Hispanic votes. But since it appears that she don’t need the black vote. Good luck becoming president without their vote.

CNN=CLINTON NEWS NETWORK
Shame on you!!!!!!!!!

Obama 08

Would the campaign supporters of Obama and Hillary please grow up? Put yourself and a person you don't like in that same photo instead of O & H. Are you snubbing your foe? Are you being misunderstood? Last time I checked, politicians are people as well and subject to the same foibles and follies that the rest of the 6 billion folks on this planet are.

This is a non-issue, caught on film so that the media can start a sideshow watching both sides start a fingerpointing war. It doesn't matter what candidate you support, so long as it's done with dignity and on actual issues. I don't see much of that here.

who…CARES?!

Obama is lying AND acted in an immature and unseasoned manner. Uh oh…got caught.

Hillary will blow him away Feb. 5th and really deflate that pseudoballoon that's been pumping up his chest.

It takes some character and guts to go shake Kennedy's hand! Woohoo Hillary!

It definately was a snub. What baffles me is the fact that this would've been Obama's prime moment to gloat by prentending to be overjoyed to see her…Hillary attended the State of the Union address the definate underdog, and she was still gracious to be cordial with the Senator. Being in politics is all about being politically correct!! From his temper-tantrums @ the SC debates to this, Obama continues to show us his catty side!

Wake up everyone- once again the media is manipulating us!! This is not a story, it is the creation of the news station trying their best to stir up controversy and fill air time. I am not a Obama supporter- and we can discuss "is it a snub or not" until the cows come home- but lets not let the media continue to control our thoughts. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH ON EACH CANDIDATE- DO NOT LET THE MEDIA MAKE UP YOUR MIND FOR YOU. USE YOUR OWN REASONING ABILITES AND PICK THE CANDIDATE THAT HAS PERFORMED AND CLOSELY ALIGNS TO YOUR OWN BELIEFS.

I live in the St. Louis, MO area and Missouri's junior senator, Claire McCaskill, formally endorsed Obama a few weeks ago. It's not a coincidence that she was seated near him during the SOTU. Several times a day a commercial airs on the local tv stations in which she endorses Obama. EVERY time it comes on, I immediately change the channel.

My complaints against Obama include: his "promise" to Oprah on her show that when he decided to announce his run for the presidency that he would do so on her show. He didn't. (He announced in Springfield, IL a few months later.) Right before he announced, he paid $470 in outstanding parking tickets dating back to his college days. As the junior Senator from Illinois he has voted "present" 130 times in two years. (Make a decision, Senator, and be put on the record so we know what you stand for.) His "sudden" southern and ebonic accent when campaigning in SC was the final straw for me. A prayer revival might work for drumming up support, but what we need is a leader who is true to himself. He and his wife purchased a home in Chicago. The adjacent particle of land was included in the contract. He couldn't afford to purchase it and the house, so Mrs. Rezko purchased the adjacent land. It was all legal, but my point is: if you can't afford the property as drawn up in the contract, then don't buy it. I fear he's doing the same thing with the presidency. He wants it, but can he "afford" it?

Charisma, intellect, and the ability to make wonderful speeches are admirable qualities. They are NOT everything a President of the U.S. needs to do the job we're asking of them. We need more than rhetoric. We need someone who can make the tough decisions and take responsibility for them. We need someone who can unite this country. We need someone who has a plan to begin to solve the problems this country faces and who possesses the ability to get people to compromise so that the plans can come to fruition. We need someone who has a strong fiscal and economic background and who has experience with international matters. We need someone who has a strong inner circle upon whom they can call for advice. We need someone who has experience in Washington, D.C. Afterall, that IS where our nation's business is conducted.

Please don't let all this "spin" deter us from finding out the facts, views, and plans of the presidential candidates. Go to their websites and read about them. Get informed. Don't let the pundits and talking heads tell us how to vote. Arm yourselves with the facts and make an informed decision. Mine is Hillary Clinton.

The real problem is not with the candidates but with the media. They are insistant on stirring the pot and trying to create dissention and strife where none exist for the sake of ratings. What we need are a few honorable Journalist who deal in facts and stay on topic. It's a shame that we have to watch a mock news show on the comedy channel to get closer to the truth. Most of the news reporting headliners are little more than malignant pollups on Americas' colon. What does it matter if Obama and/or Clinton chose not to engage in conversation at that moment. Can a case be made for or against their relationship based on that one split second? Talk about the dumbing down of America.

This news is getting to be too much… I just cant get over how these news organization pounces on every single jesture… every wink of an eye… every breath that these candidates take…. this is becoming a bit much to take. I truely wish these news organizations would "Report the news, instead of insisting on "Making" the news. I dont vote… and I directly blame the CNN's and FOXNews's of the world in how the news is portrayed for that….

When people, who have no deep thought process, make an event out of a non-event, then you have to question the sincerity of those people. People will try to find anything wrong with someone of whom they are trying to degrade, if they look hard and long enough.

Accountability is the issue here. People are losing their homes. Gas prices are phenomenal. Schools systems are failing. A huge number of people have no health insurance, while their health is failing. The deficit of this country is laughable. We are wading in the waters of a recession/depression. … and people have the audacity, and nerve to make the turning of a head, at this event, national news. Come on. Are you really that shallow in the brain and soul?

I wonder if people were color blind, would many of the things that we see, be invisible. And, about experience; not one of these candidates has experience being President of the United States of America. Bush has experience, um, do we want him in the oval office longer than we have to have him there? Are we wanting same ol' politics and corrupt chaos? Or do we want a change. Put all candidates aside, what do you want? Who will offer a change? Who can we trust, to strive to make a better change for the country, as a whole?

What strikes me strange is the strong biased CNN politics position!!! There is no unbiased remark coming from the top Journalist to the bottom. I can't stand for this absurd anymore. In all due respect for the CNN unbiased position, it's not Hillary's fault if the Floridians votes for her. She did, as far as I know produce the ballots, right? If there is no delegates is not her problem. However, CNN can accept any Obama shadow, that's the real deal. I'm turning channels and I don't see the same with Fox News!

Its the media folks. Both are good candidates and as I have said from the start don't need to be fighting with each other but instead should be concentrating on Bush and republican administration. Both need to aid more movement in congress to Democratic side so either can get some things done.

If it was a snub shame and learn from it.

Can you please fire CNN's Jessica Yellin for 'reporting' such garbage.

A snub?
What? Are we in high school again?

The only snub that I saw occurred was Saturday when Hillary abandoned South Carolina as soon as she realized she was going to be beaten badly.

She could't even give a concession speech.

Now THAT'S a snub.

I supported Obama initially but after watching and listening to him in the debates and such..I feel like a fool.. In the process of so called "uniting" the country.. he has bit by bit only managed to "Divide" not only the Dems but the country.. and all this in less than just a few short months..

Hillary 08

If its not her – I'm going GOP..

ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO, I'M READING, BELIVEVE HE STUBBED CLINTON, NEED TO ATTEND TO THE ISSUES IN YOUR OWN LIVES INSTEAD OF, LIKE THE MEDIA, MAKING A NON-ISSUE INTO AN ISSUE, THAT SHOULDN'T BE AN ISSUE. GET A LIFE, PEOPLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

much ado about nothing…. besides who gives a rats rearend!!!??? What does this have to do with the direction our country is going in? I am sick of hearing pointless mumble about stupid stuff that doesn't have any impact. How do voters filter out the BS from the reality? So what if he snubed her! So what if he didn't! I could care less.

I suppose that everyone crying foul here are people of clean hands and hearts. This thing of a snapshot is not news. I am not voting for one or the other because they did not speak to each other, but rather I will vote for the person who seems to have the best resolution of the problems we face as a country. All respecting grown-ups would be past this already. I am.

Obama, how could you miss the only elephant in the room?

God help us if Obama becomes President and he gets mad at a Country. Will he "snub" them too?

One wonders who a guy who cannot even take the heat of colleagues from the same party during the primary season can stand up to the heavy ammunition that will be coming from the Republicans once the presidential election campaign gets real. Let alone if the guy would become president and be under constant scrutiny, critique and pressure. Is that the way he would handle America, just turn away when something he dislikes comes along? That much for being a gentleman, it was a disgrace turning away. Hillary gets all the blame for everything bad, just because she’s a strong woman with her own will and her solid conviction. Just as Britain’s greatest Prime Minister ever, the Conservative Mrs Thatcher did when she was in office, being called all the bad names in the book. Years later even the Labour Party Premiers Blair and Brown admit she was right all along. You go Hillary, simply the best one for the job!

Wow, looks like the Hillary supporters are flooding this blog. Glad to see they have something new to whine about. Would this issue matter if Hillary was a man? Who cares…let the issues decide the candidate.

First, Senator Obama is giving her and Senator Kennedy a quiet moment. A few hours later, it was inadvertant.
The president is the head of state. Their character is an election issue. Is this behavior, coupled with the "likeable enough" moment from the New Hampshire debate acceptable?

Obama… who's your mama

Grow up!!! Stop finding reasons to keep the drama going. It is shameful that we give this type of reporting this much energy.
This is our country and the future of our children at stake. Lets stick to what really matters. Why ask someone to explain something if you are not ready to hear their explanation, but rather eager to judge it.
Has attacking this man's integrity come down to this?

They're opponents!!! How many football players in the upcoming Super Bowl would give a friendly greeting to one of their opponents if they were in that close of proximity at a public event this week. Come on! Let's stay focused on the issues!

hes a bigger man than I am, I would have told her off.

The people here who are making an issue out of this help me understand how this country was dumb enough to elect Bush to two terms.

I wonder how many of the above comments were paid for by the Clinton campaign? I put your over/under at 50.

Frankly , It does matter wether he snubbed her or not.
As somebodyelse said .
This is not an issue!!!

From Oregon-
Why not take Obama at his word and not look for hidden meaning or unintended significance? There are real issues defining and separating these two people, and a supposed lack of etiquette, intended or not, doesn't count for much.

From my own personal perspective, there were enough things about the Clintons- their tendency toward secrecy, the way they went after enemies, and the complete disrespect B.Clinton showed for the respect and decorum of the office- to make me dubious of another Clinton era, regardless of the prosperity most of us enjoyed.

It's the United States Congress, not a middle school lunchroom. Who cares?

OK Senator Obama, just admit you don't like her. Don't lie about it. You have been caught wiht your pants down. Just amit it and go on.

You are all insane. This isn't even an issue–remember when policies were important?

WHO CARES??????????

Why should people be concern about these kind of unnecessary press. Let's talk about the real issues facing American people and the rest of the world; such as health care, the economy, jobs, the war in Iraq and all the tensions going on in African. Did he or not, will this help millions of children in need of health care?
Come on AMERICA, LET US SMARTEN-UP. We know better!!

For all thos who say 'it is a non issue' –

How does Obama deal with congress, republicans, countries who oppose USA -

BY JUST TURNING AWAY. I don't think this can bring 'change we can beleive in' or LED to beleive in..

Beind idealistic one thing and actually practicing is another thing..

OBAMA – I am very disappointed….

Frankly, I believe Obama.

However, if he did snub Clinton, so what? If ever there was a person who deserves to be snubbed it is that woman. Hillary is a creature of the establishment who will do absolutely anything to get elected, she manipulate and conniving, and she is the biggest phony I have ever seen in my life. Her entire persona is a fake shell.

Let's stop pretending that these politicians should be polite to each other when we all know they hate one another. They're rivals. OMG he looked away from her, so what? That says nothing negative about him. The dude is a human.

If Clinton wins the Democratic nomination I am going to vote third party. I refuse to vote for this horrible person. Please Obama win this.

A Clinton nomination is a sign of cowardice by the Democratic base to go with the candidate who appears "safe," the standard establishment politician. The problem is the standard establishment politician is a corrupt, says nothing but bull, and is uninspiring. This cowardice led us to John Kerry in 04 and it may lead to Hillary in 08, which means McCain is our next President.

Who cares if a couple of Democratic lefties snub each other or not. I hope their party splinters into pieces and I hope Hillary and Bill make it happen. When will the media really look at OBama's accomplishments? Does he have any? Other than being black and securing the black block vote, which any Democrat automatically gets in a national election, what does he bring to the table other than his manner of speech which sounds a lot like Martin Luther King? When I see him and listen to him all I get is a sense of a puff of air. There is nothing. I don't think either will be president. If Hillary wins, which is the Democratic party's best chance, she will unite the republican party and that would be a good thing.

US Media……….Please grow up !!!

I would snub her too, she has run a sleazy campaign….all you Hillary supporters might as well vote republican, because she will not win the general election. Obama would, strange how all of these prominent senators are endorsing Obama over Clinton, wake up!!!
-We need more 'snub'

CNN you are definitely pro Clinton. I dont know who your writters and editors are but it is amazing to me how your stories on this campaign always have just enough of a twist to give the appearance that Hilary is the candidate worthy of the Presidency. Someone is always seen to be giving her an undeserved hard time or she is in your pictures smiling and waving to help erase that unlikable image America have of her.

I dont know what it is about the Clintons and this Media network CNN but you are surely on their side.

I will continue to say the Clintons are disingeneous with their politics how they used Senator Moynahan and New York as a stepping stone back to the White House carpet bagging and pork barreling her way to the nomination.

Why dont the media ask Mrs. Clinton about that? Senator Pork Barrel or should I be kind and say earmarks.

If they wanted to be back in the white House so bad then they should ask for an amendment to the constitution so Bill can run again.

Youuuu winner Obamaaaaaaaaaaaa. I hope from Indonesia.

Hi! I'm a Democrat.
Please explain what this piece of 'news' has to do with ANYTHING involving Iraq, Health Care, or Job Creation in this Country.
Thanks CNN!

i dont care cause i dont like either of them…

who cares? not an issue

and vote for hillary? well change the flag to a hammer and sickle! If all you over the top liberals even remember what that stand for?

I have always been by nature Republican, Obama is the first Democrat since JFK it sis possible not to detest just because of his political affilitation.

to dynisay:

The issues:
1. Obama voted present for over 100 times.
2. Obama (along with Edwards) supported the energy bill that subsidize big oil companies.
…
And since sen Obama hasn't had much experience anyway, it's hard to pinpoint what he has really done.

I don't buy empty promises like "change" either. If you want to buy a house, you would have to go through a credit score check to get the loan. Track record really mattes. Look at what subprime mortgage loans have cost us, and if we elect someone with NO EXPERIECE we will have to pay a much higher price!

Is this what you people really care about? I thought the issues mattered, not this crap.

AS USUAL OBAMA IS A SCARED, LITTLE BABY!!!

He is such a disappointing divisive candidate….

PROFESSIONALISM REQUIRES CORDIALITY

Obama as usual is putting that halo on his head and that slogan banner in front of him to hide his phoniness….

CONGRATULATIONS SENATOR CLINTON YOU HAVE MY VOTE !!!!!!!!

This is not the first time, Mr. Obama talked like a lawyer. Senator McCaskill listened and smiled…thinking to herself. Oh boy, this guy is good. This one is gonna be in my memoir for sure.
Joe

I really have a hard time with his response.

If don't believe him on this small issue. I will have an awful hard time knowing if he telling the truth in on issues of great concern to our country.

I was Glad I saw this side of him before I vote.

Obama, we know you are human too. We all understand. But what is with all those excuses? The natural quality that makes Obama stand out. But each interview, he sounds more and more like a calculated politicians.

im glad that this is what were concentrating on, great journalism CNN!

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Clintons News Network as usual trying everything it can to push her. They give more coverage to bill and her…they made a big deal about the Florida performance that she won on name and now they are going along with the story that was leaked by the clintons. Give me a break! How petty can we get!

HE LIES WITH A STRAIGHT FACE… AMAZING

To united for truth January 29, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Honorable wife of a cheater. We need morals and values in the white house.

I teach you the truth now. Many people meet problem (like Hillary met) and take action to run a way. This woman standed there and faced her problem. She thinks and she feels and did not run. SHE FIXED THE PROBLEM! She loved the man from day one. Dose not matter he was up or down. She is great woman. mother and wife! This is family volume. She wined my heart as a woman. mother and wife. She is the one we need now!

GO HILLARY!

Obama can beat McCain, but Clinton cannot.

It is not a coincidence that Obama wins big in states with open primaries like Iowa, where Independents can participate in the Democratic event.

Democrats must remember independents- for they are the ones who decide elections.

The Democratic base will vote for either Hillary or Barack come November, but the same cannot be said for the independents.

The fact that Clinton wins in closed-primary states where Independents cannot participate has no bearing on the outcome of the presidential election.

Democrats: Do not put Clinton up against McCain. That would be a dream come true for the Republicans. Do not do it. Please, please, please, do not do this again.

I don't know if anyone would agree but in one of the pictures Obama looks pretty upset (enraged w/b appropiate) with T. K.?? Maybe he did not get the Memo about "only able to unify with those who I approve" Teddy careful.. I would make sure it's okay with Mr. Unifier before shaking someone hands….LOL!!

Thank you Hillary for caring about and listening to what the PEOPLE think in Florida & Michigan! Even though the delegates were taken from them…..

My God. This country will be a disaster if clinton or obama are elected. What a nightmare. These infants couldn't lead their way out of a paper bag.

We need the one is doing things in white house and not trying and learnning in white house.

Vote for Hillary and we get two (Hillary and Bill). It is a great thing for The United Stated!!!!

Go Hillary 2008!
Go Obama! Time for you study more! See you next time!

OH please! Are you kidding me? The only thing "anti-Obama" can think of against him is
1) He speaks well
2) He provides to "much" hope
3) He didn't want to engage with Hillary who "lied about him"
4) Rezcko
If that's all you have you need to really evaluate you level of "hate". I think you need to look deeper than that.
I know Hillary is running for president however, she base her "entire" record on Bill.

Liar, Liar, pants of fire… You knew what you were doing Obama.. This is an example of what you would do as commander and chief. We can't have a president that hold anger in their hearts… Obama is a SOUR GRAPE!!!!!!

Breaking New: Hillary Clinton just won the presidency…..2008

I don't know if Obama deliberately snubbed Hillary or not. However, after the dirty tricks the Clinton's pulled in South Carolina, he is certainly within his rights too. For Bill Clinton to compare him to Jesse Jackson and for both of them to deliberately mischaracterize Obama's remarks about Reagan and the Republicans just shows that the Clintons will stoop to a lower level than any of the other Democrats. Their remarks are worse than any perceived snub.

The press lately does this ALL the time! They try to invent the WOW story even if it is not there! I was also SHOCKED today to read that CNN has dumped Robert Begala and James Carville because they are both big Hillary supporters, SHAME ON YOU, CNN! Yes, I am wagging my finger at you just like President Clinton did to the press recently when they were saying terrible things about Hillary. He is not injecting race into thiseither, YOU, THE PRESS ARE! AGAIN, for your WOW story!!! CNN has stooped to the FOX level, INVENTING NEWS THEIR WAY, NOT REALLY WHAT HAPPENED!

Every time Obummer screws something up, his supporters (and the media) find a way to spin it in his favor.

THE PICTURES AND VIDEO SAY IT ALL!!!

He's an arrogant jerk and NOT the person we need in the white house!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!!!

YES YOU DID!!!!
YES YOU DID!!!
YES YOU DID!!!

Obama do something bad? Just ask him he never does anything wrong. He is such a phony. Have we not just come through 7 years with another person who never claims responsibility for any bad thing. That is why our country is in such a mess. Why would anyone want someone else in office that thinks that way.

Who really want Obama to win the Democratic race? Who is supporting him all the primaries? So called independants and Republicans. why? They want a candidate, whom they can beat in the general election hands down. This is another of Karl-Rove tactic. They know that, there is no substance in Mr. Obama's speech. His hope is hope of Republicans. I am not a firm supporter of Hillary, but she will fight these right-wingers, and they know that. They got a pawn tp play the game, and Mr. Obama is the one that bring the race for his own sake. His supporter Claire, destroyed the democratic party in Missouri. She is another career politician, looking to run for presidency in 4 years. Mr. Obama will not have a chance against the republican candidates, and the Democrats will lose the Congress and Senate as most of the hard-core democrats will stay home, if Obama is the nominee.
It is time for Democrats to wake up, and clean up the act.

wow you hillary people are reallllllly stretching, she is the most fake out of any of the candidates in any party

Grow up Obama, otherwise you won't be ready even in another 8 years.

In all due respect, who does Senator Obama thinks that he is fooling?! The Senator from Missouri ought to be careful because a picture is worth a thousand words. It's fairly obvious that she was looking at Hillary and not looking at Senator Obama. Perhaps, the American people will realize that Senator Obama is in training. And we know all about G. W. Bush in training. It's not the time for Senator Obama. It's time for experience – It's time for President Hillary Clinton!

pj, don't like the thread . . then leave it. it's not that difficult.

This is totally the most unreasonable debate I've seen so far in this election.

Let's grade the candidates on the REAL ISSUES!

People,we are in danger of a recession, there's health care to worry about and we are going to debate about a nonsensical photo..are you kidding me??

This is one of the biggest decisions we have to make in our lives, lets help each other out by highlighting the problems and the right people that can at the very least attempt to solve them.

Obama has my vote. So, please tell me why I shouldn't vote for him in relation to the REAL ISSUES?

Then we can have some dialogue, but this SNUB stuff is not worth any dialogue at all.

Alice in Florida January 29, 2008 10:18 pm ET
YOU are an idiot- please get your facts straight.

CNN – please remove this childish story. a moment in time none of us were there for. i dont know who is the best candidate, but this picture shouldn't help solve anything.

and for the people who think writing in caps only helps draw attention, it doesn't, it only shows your ignorance.

"If Obama did not wave to Hillary earlier, she would have jumped all over the news media by now. But she isn't gracious like Obama is to Joe Biden.

Hillary happily stayed silent and let the voters believe what CNN's Jessica Yellin had spun for her. I think she will come clean tomorrow after she has reaped the FL victory, which still impresses the uninformed voters."

Are you that stupid? Nobody spun anything. My God, it was as obvious as anything to anyone who watched it. And YES, I saw it. Why is it that Obama supporters think everything negative about Hillary is truth but anything negative about Obama is false? In case nobody has noticed, CNN is completely biased against Hillary. They wouldn't make something up to BENEFIT Hillary. Get a grip.

It was clear that Obama didn'T want to say hey to Clinton. He was not smart enough to realize all cameras were on them….

Carol J – it's on video

Your candidate IS really that stupid – grow up

Maybe you also need a diaper change

Obama is a fake. It sickens me when I see him speaking like he is the politics most holy. It is so clear that he snubbed Hillary. This is the person that is preaching unity, changes, etc. "Changes" he did, the first to snub a US senator from the same party on TV. Now he hides behind another senator and does one more of is white lies. If he cannot take the heat without loosing his professionalism and courtesy how can he lead this country?

His mask is melting under pressure and the real Obama is coming out:

1. Naive
2. Inability to take responsibility and stand up for his actions
3. Inability to compromise
4. Lier even when caught on TV.
5. Skin deep

Obama, does not know he is a fake and this is scary.

Yo, the Bear – what EXACTLY does your candidate stand for? NOBODY can figure this out !

"Change?" Like – change what? Skin color? Diaper? Politics?

Change WHAT??????????????? Make a "present" vote count?

Change manners?

Change WHAT????? What exactly is the crybaby going to change when he embraces an old-timer like Ted (for God's sakes, another OJ) Kennedy????????

PUBLICLY kisses the old drunk's butt on national TV for God's sakes

THIS is how you define "CHANGE????????"

God, help us from that kind of change

it is not the tea leaves people are reading. the question is if what we are reading, this stiffness verging on disrespectfulness is an ingrained tendency. carelessly dismissing the widespread concern doesn't help obama either.

Wow. CNN, ABC News, NYT, etc. did not post any information about the ONE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED COMPLAINTS filed in NEVADA from people (supporters of both Obama and Edwards) that were LOCKED OUT of caucuses or told they COULD NOT VOTE unless they were voting for HILLARY CLINTON. Caucus workers that weren't even from the state of Nevada said they'd never seen anything so overt, so blatant in all of their years working the polls. Yet…..there is a prominent article about a cropped photo about a "snub"? Then over 1,300 people post infantile, insulting, negative comments about this manufactured photo? Where are the REAL STORIES???? Give me a break.

Okay. So Obama will shake hands with Castro but not a former first lady, senator, and presidential candidate.

And Obama is a LIAR. He said he was being asked a question, that's why he turned away.

So this is the new politics???

Bear – we are all dying to hear exactly what Crybaby means when he calls for change

Is it merely a change in skin color ? Seems to me that's all Obama is about

It's not enough – not yet

Maybe eight years from now, when it's safe, skin color will matter

By the time Hillary's done, and our economy is back where it belongs, and we've regained the respect of the planet

Maybe then, the color of skin will matter

Maybe by then, Obama will be worthy of everyone's vote

I really do sincerely hope so because I really do hate Republicans and all that they stand for

In the meantime, your candidate has a lot of growing up to do…..

If Obama did not wave to Hillary earlier, she would have jumped all over the news media by now. But she isn't gracious like Obama is to Joe Biden.

Hillary happily stayed silent and let the voters believe what CNN's Jessica Yellin had spun for her. I think she will come clean tomorrow after she has reaped the FL victory, which still impresses the uninformed voters.

Obama's advisers need to tell him that they are all democrats and one of them will be the nomminee and if it is Clinton? And she wins the WH? is Obama going to qork with like senator?

Obama's true colors are starting to show more and more.. All you Obama supporters who HAD NEVER EVEN HEARD of Barack Obama 4 months ago will slowly learn that he is as much a politician as anyone else, including the Clintons. This man wants the White House and will also do anything to get there. Note for instance his "present" votes in the IL legislature, he low-down digs at Clinton for innocuous comments on Martin Luther King Jr, etc. I imagine we will all learn many more negative things about Obama in the coming months. I am just shocked at all these people jumping on Obama when they didn't know jack about him and still don't. Take a closer look and you might be surprised in a variety of ways.

The fact that this story has recieved any air time at all is an affront to real journalism. Every single person working for this network should be ashamed of themselves for pushing this story, instead of covering actual news. The hours of time you idiots have spent yammering about "well it might have been a slight or it might not he said it isn't but oh gosh I just don't know" is a slap in the face to viewers who are concerned with the actual -issues- surrounding the primary. Whoever suggested that this would be a good "issue' to hammer voters with should be publically humiliated.

Honorable wife of a cheater. We need morals and values in the white house.

As a african american woman, who is a proud independent voter. I think that everyone is misssing the main point here.

The media is playing both hillary and obama. Every dem should ask what is the media's steak in this one. The media is not putting obama on the high for nothing. The payment for this service may be more than the dem can afford to pay.

I would love to see a african american man as president, a woman as president, and/or a non african american man as president as long as he/she can tell me what his/her game plan is. And yes experience should count. We do need to get above of all that including dem and repub.

Last the dem do not let obama fight his own battles in the primaries – he will be crushed in a national election for the repub play "hardball" — will he be ready?

Something to think about

Obamalamas – your liar crybaby candidate can't "spin" his connection to slumlord Rezka

Oh, gee, I guess Obama was taken advantage of due to his race – no doubt, the slumlord wasn't taking advantage of race…….hmmmmm……

LOL! Where is the comic relief (Al Sharpton) when he's really needed?

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

Please, Al, we are all DYING to hear your racist spin on how unfairly the crybaby is being treated due to his race

Just like OJ and Michael Jackson and Tiger Woods were

Now, Tiger Woods is a whole different story altogether – HE is a gentleman

P.S, – Al, where is your apology to the Duke students you so unfairly maligned?

America is waiting

Oh, guess we'll continue to wait – just like we will for crybaby's apology for the snub – LOLOL – he's not man enough to apologize when he's acting like a boy, but we can't call him a boy

That would be racist!

anything to try and smear barrack obama….he is going to be a target….because he is gaining momentum…….plain and simple…….dirty politics…..period

YES YOU DID !!!!!!!

YOU LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Truth is Obama is a nice person; gives a heck of a speech. Most riveting speaker; is the best at delivering an uplifting eloquent speech but I have to ask in the terms of an old TV ad "Where is the beef"" He is all fluff and no substance' tell me something he stands for. This country and our future does not stand or fall on speeches we stand on whether a person can deliver.

Truth is Obama is a nice person; gives a heck of a speech. Most riveting speaker; is the best at delivering an uplifting eloquent speech but I have to ask in the terms of an old TV ad "Where is the beef"" He is all fluff and no substance' tell me something he stands for.

I guess he and Oprah will now be sporting a Hispanic accent out on the campaign trail for the next two weeks.

Guys, Guys, did Hillary Clinton said something about all this? If not, she 's the one to blame! All these evil comments would'nt occur…

So you have your husband attack the crediblity and character of another candidate (worst yet, its liar incarnate Slick Willy) and then you want them to smile and shake your hand?

Why is that??? So you can slap him while he leans in??

Its time we snub both the Clintons and stop being civil to them.

Why did CNN moderator remove my comments about Obama calling Clinton's win in FL a Beauty Contest, clearly a sexist comment. Also, that he's hypocritical for doing the same thing that she does, questioning the record, etc. She's not bringing up the gender card so he shouldn't bring the race or gender card in. CNN shouldn't delete decent opinions they don't agree with.