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CNN, why is my comment from this morning still in moderation? Are you short on staff or do you disagree with something I wrote? Please post my comment. Thank you.

Obama did campain in florida . I live here and saw his campain ads on cable tv for weeks. SURPRISE, He still didn't win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And now we are seeing ads that Obama is John Kennedy reincarnated, GIVE ME A BREAK not even clsoe.

he lost my vote after today .... hypocrisy doesn't deserve a vote ... claim honor be honorable. Boo to the double talk

I think it would be complete unfair for the FL delagates to count at this stage. None of the candidates were suppose to campaign there. I don't think Hillary Clinton would have won if Barack Obama would have campaigned there. Hillary knows this that is why she is trying to get these delagates. Florida is always in the middle of an election scandle. And this time it is Hillary Bush, I mean Hillary Clinton. Sometime it is hard to tell a Bush from a Clinton.

As we watch the Democrats, in particular, history unfolds before us. There is – and will be – a lot of background noise on race and gender: both sides will exploit the obvious issues (along with the media.) Their challenge will be not to appear like they're exploiters (which is why Bill is now wearing a choke collar).

However, under such circumstances, American voters have a unique opportunity to judge more than the candidates – you can judge the media: read what they write, determine their bias, ascertain their infuence on your judgement.

Remember, it's a lot easier to write about people than it is about policies.

Rarely have the issues been so delicate – and you can bet the spin-meisters are kid gloves.

'NickNas: take sometime to read about Hillary history and then maybe you will not keep asking the same questions

I'm not sure why everyone refers to Bill's lack of experience when it's suppost to all about Hillary isn't it? Now that we are on the subject though I do believe that Bill was a gov. that should count for something. Hillary keep your head on in the debate tonight . Your benifite from that. He's going dirty but you'll be the one accused of it if you come back at him. Keep it real and about your plans for the furture of America. One race at a time. It's not about MCain yet

Sir,
You, the media people, are to blame for the total demise of the American
democracy. You propped up Bush as young, not only likable, VERY VERY VErY
likable, you were even trying to picture a possible tear on his cheek , absolutely
phenomenal in his jump suit backed by MISSION ACCOMPLISHED (even
when the so great aviator had to be helped to come off his suit) and while this
great guy was lying to you and everyone else about Iraq. It just didn't come to
your mind that all this was just stupid and manipulating. Same thing with Obama,
you are creating a leader that he is not instead of putting the straightforward
questions that you should put to him. You are leading your country in the same
pitfall. The man is young and fine, but we have yet to hear the content of what
he is all about. He should mature before leading America into another nightmare.
Who drafts the questions for the Debate? You are only precise with Hilary Cinton
and ambiguous and non probing for Obama. Scale 1 for a man, scale 2 for
everybody else. Is this the way to help people make a judgment?.
We will see!
F.A.

Hi guys, would you like to see Bill Clinton doing his third term ? I wouldn't !!!
GO OBAMA 2008 !!!!!!

It's just scary to think of Obama as President. Because of the economic situation in the world, rogue nations with nukes, and the general negative image we have around the world, it seems to me that we should push aside personal feelings about an individual and think about what's best for America. The Clintons are loved in Europe and basically all around the world. When Bill Clinton left office we were not in a war and we had a surplus in the national budget. I don't have a problem with people in the White House, male or female or both, who have a proven track record. We DO NOT need someone who comes in learning on the job. Not now. Things are too volatile.

How the heck is Obama a racist when he is half white? And raised by white grandparents? People will say anything. He's a racist Muslim right? Give me a break people. If your going to be against him, that's your right, but don't make up outlandish accusations to do it. I have a feeling that all these people screaming racist and doing a little deflecting or projecting. Which is it?

"IF YOU CAN'T SAY ANYTHING NICE, DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!"
Source: Disney "fairytale" Bambi...

"TALK" about "UNITING" or "CHANGE"...ACTIONS certainly speaks louder than WORDS...

Eddie, Tim McVeigh was a Christian. Shall we think all Christians murderers, then? Please READ something. Muslims are deeply charitable and moral human beings as most Christians are. Your statement is so densely wrong it is hard to even address without falling into the muck of your lack of information. Obama's father was not a practicing Muslim, he only met his dad once when he was 10, he was raised by his Unitarian/secular mother and grandparents in Hawaii unti he was 6, went to Indonesia where Islam is blended with animist belief and he was no more moved by what he learned of that religion in school than he was by any other until as an adult he found his heartfelf personal salvation at Trinity Church in Chicago. READ Dreams from My Father. I also suggest you go visit your local mosque and see how eagerly and warmly you will be welcomed by the folks there, who are as good Americans and will be so eager to have you know them as people and to get to know you as well.

LOL go Obama GO, tHE Irony of all these people acting like Hilary is an angel reality check!!!!!!!!!!

CALIFORNIA 4 HILLARY, Sorry about John. He is a great man. Welcome aboard the Hillary camp! We are so happy to have you!

Hey Democrats. Keep voting for Obama and let the Republicans steal another election. Think what you want, but the fact remains that this country will not elect a black man as President.

CNN – WHERE R MY PREVIOUS COMMENTS??
Dave C – N.J. January 30, 2008 2:59 pm ET
I am still begging someone to explain:

How does Hillary have 35 yrs experience?
How does being First Lady count for anything?
Would she have been elected Senator if she didn't move to NY?
Would she be in this race if not for Bill?
Would you have even HEARD of her if not for Bill?

I dare any of you to answer these questions

~~ I DOUBLE DARE YOU....no no .... I TRIPLE DARE you ...QUADRUPLE DARE YOU to tell us HOW OBAMA will do everything he plans to do???? LOL!!!!!!! Do your homework and stop asking people to do it for you.....

HILLARY 08'/12'

Yes Joe! Good point on Obama not taking a stand and voting, waiting until someone gives him a clue as how to vote......Obama is saying that Hillary is like a Republican? Huh, dude, you're the one who is kissing up to them, and they are responding by saying Democrats should vote for you. I think you're an infiltrator.

AMY; People refer to Obama as black because he is black. I have black blood too, but look more white. I was called the N word growing up, but only because I lived among Hells Angels type kids in the neighborhood, after coming from an all black school. From Junior High on, never heard that word used negatively against anyone I knew. My friends joked with the word at each other, but they grew out of it when they realized the injustice of it's history.

wake up. we don't need 20 (24 if re-elected) years of the same two families, bush clinton bush clinton, in the white house! this is a democracy, not a monarchy...

please, wake up.

#2) How does being First Lady count for anything?
See the answer for question #1. Hillary did not just hold tea parties while in the White House. She was actively involved in public policy.

#3) Would she have been elected Senator if she didn't move to NY?
YES. She was asked by retiring Senator Moynihan to run as his replacement in the Senate. Although people were skeptical of Hillary being a Senator, she won over her fellow Senators, Repulicans and Democrats alike. She has worked with BOTH parties. When she was up for re-election, NYers voted her back in by a wide margin. Obviously, they liked the job she was doing.

Nobama 2008, no way, no how. Welcome to southern hospitality, we Texans are just getting started No need to recap all the show down, everybody's been watching. I'd suggest everybody watch the candidates closely, especially Obama since we don't have much of a government track record to judge his performance by compared to his competition relatively speaking. His personality and gestures during this election expose his moral fibers and true character on a deeper level. The guy is all words, no meaning. I don't care how much the media wants to play him up, how many endorsements he grabs, or how much the endorsees want him in the Whitehouse so they can accomplish their own personal agendas at our expense, because ultimately that would be what it would come down to, we would pay the price, I am not falling for it. Actions speak louder than words, gestures send so many signals, and this guy is so arrogant, so loyal to himself and those in the game, he will say anything. They are just words. Watch his actions. Actions speak louder than words. Bush just says he is from Texas, but he was born in Connecticut...real Texans aren't stupid.

I've BEEN trying to answer Joe C in NJ, but CNN wont post it. They are sooo biased.

Senator Obama is the best candidate to compete with McCain for independent voters.
CNN, go ahead and fact check what Obama is saying about Hillary's Iran record. Obama knows what he's talking about.
I'm sure Hilary can do a lot of things. Problem is I don't think she'd be doing the right things.
I'm a woman and I'm supporting Barack Obama for president.
Go Obama 08

I am sorry to see John Edwards leave the race – I was actually pulling for both he and Hillary. Either would make an excellent President. But, I just want to say, now that he has withdrawn, my full support goes to Hillary.

I will love Obama choose Edwards as his VP

Obama can take swipes all he wants now, President Hillary Clinton is beyond that , she is far beyond the noice he makes... The issue matter, she outlines them on her website. Obama shows NOTHING on his, where is the facts with all the nice words. Good salesman, bad leader, Obama should lead with action not words, Opps he has not done it yet..
Prediction Hillary 62% Obama 38% collectively in all states Feb 5th.

Hillary, you may take all your votes in the house back, but your vote to authorize president Bush for the war in a Iraq cannot be retrieve. Our organization will vote against you million time. Sorry....

In an editorial posted on the paper’s Web site Wednesday, the conservative editorial board said the Illinois senator “sorely lacks seasoning,” adding “We don't agree much with Obama on substantive issues.

Neither do I – vote for Clinton on Tuesday!

I thought he represented the politics of "hope", this is the same negative politics the Obama camp decries, yet they perpetuate it.
Too bad Edwards has left the race – I will vote for Hillary.

DAVEC, yes I heard of Hillary long before Bill ran for President. She was on the Prosecution against Nixon. I knew of her then, and I was only eight, but very into Politics......Would she be Senator if she didn't move to New York, uh noooo. Her experience as first lady, well considering she was married to the President and more than likely has a higher IQ than any of us posting on this site, I'm going to say, she may have learned a few things. Considering that she was involved in politics long before she ever met Bill, I would say; Yes she would eventually have gone for the Presidency. She may have gone for it sooner, were it not for Bill.

There, now you can vote for Hillary with a clear and informed conscience.

The ranting and the raving and the howling of these Clinton haters who claim to be Obama supporters , I suspect are closet republicans. They seem to be foaming at the mouth and need rabies shots. They could become a danger to their families and the public. If they are really Obama democrats, they ought to be ashamed of themselves, because all they are doing is feeding the republican attack machine. Thet need to get back in their cages.

I still just don't get you Obama supporters. I also can't believe that you still have not figured out what is truly happening here. The Republican's want us all to go against Hillary Clinton so that we'll nominate the 'easier to beat candidate', Obama. If the Republican's are saying Hillary Clinton will never win the general election, why do they continue to attack her so much. Karl Rove is still attacking her, yet he's not attacking Obama. Obama is more liberal the Hillary Clinton, shouldn't they be attacking him too?? It's a shame that none of you will get it. If Obama gets the nomination, the Republican's will have a field day with Obama. They'll eat him alive! Obama can't even keep up with his own party in the Democratic debates, how do you think he'll hold up in a debate with a Republican????? Look forward to another Republican in the White House. Hillary Clinton is the best chance of winning the White House back from the Republican's. Just think about it... think about all the Republican tricks in the past. Obama will NEVER win the general election, hopefully more people realize this before February 5th.

Yes to the posts above. I have noticed that he looks angry when he makes speeches. This is inspiring? At least he doesn't do the stiff neck, chin up in a conceited manner and mechanical scanning across the audience like he did when he first hit the trail. Yes! He does change his stance quite a bit. Chameleon from Culture Club seems accurate for one of his rallies.

SC for Hillary January 30, 2008 4:02 pm ET

COrrection here: Obama never voted on Iraq because he wasn't in the senate.

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O'bama, it is time for you to stop riding on you voted against the Irag war, enough already, Do you think that voting against the irag war and yet voting to fund it will get you nominated, well let me tell you, you need to start addressing the issues that voters want to hear, economy, health insurance etc. you always escape those issues, by giving those I have a dream speeches, because you are very very weak
when it comes to the issues, it shows during the debates. You can't win on attacking Senator Clinton, because you have no experience, and you talk about the AUDACITY of hope. AUDACITY IS THE CORRECT WORD TO USE FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT AND HAVE NOT SERVED IN A WAR OR HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP THIS COUNTRY, YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE SENATE FOR ONLY ONE YEAR, AND HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING BUT LOOK FOR A WAY TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT, WHAT NERVE YOU HAVE TO THINK BECAUSE YOU KNOW OPRAH WINDREY PERSONALLY, THAT THIS WILL HELP YOU, THE AMERICAN VOTERS WILL SEE THROUGH THAT, THEY WILL SAY YEAH YOU KNOW OPRAH, AND YOU ALSO KNOW TONY REZKO, THE INDICTED SLUMLORD OF INNER CITY CHICAGO.

To all who make comments. Although you will have no problem using Hillary's FULL name, do not use Barak's FULL name as the moderator DOES NOT LIKE THAT.

I wonder why???

Just more CNN bias. CNN shame on you.

obama is still the best to beat the repubs, are you gonna send someone who always votes like repubs to go take em down in a general election? not gonna happen, obama opposed the war from the start and if the dems wanna win you need to send someone who was against the war from the start, it was a wrong war and waste of American blood and treasure! obama can use that arguement and win, WE NEED OBAMA DEMS!

HEY OBAMA

SO MUCH FOR BEING THE UNIFIER?

YOU WERE UPSET WITH HILLARY RHETORIC AND

NOW LOOK AT YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHERE IS THE CHANGE? YOU ARE LIKE ALL THE OTHER POLITICIANS

TWO FACE....I SURE HATE TO KNOW YOUR PERSONAL TRUTH

HYPROCITE...

SO MUCH FOR BEING A UNIFIER....I AM CHANGING MY VOTE

Hillary = a house divided=another do nothing congress=scandal

TURN THE PAGE

YES WE CAN

Obama will be running against insane McCain, go Obama!

Obama!

Inregards to all of the previous comments......just a group of people who need the Democratic party to take care nof them ...yes ,the Democratic party stands for DEPENDENCY and TAXES.

Hillary Clinton is the only Democratic candidate to, until just last year, support torture.
(See the Politico.com story "Hillary backs off support for torture" [www.politico.com/news/stories/0907/6050.html ])

Bill Clinton still supports the abominable practice–and I am not referring here to his campaign style.

That is one reason, among many, that as a long-time human rights advocate, I am supporting Barack Obama.

His is so full of himself. Does this junior senator with no foreign policy experience and 2 years of Congressional experience really think he's a better candidate than Hillary? Oh please.... perhaps someone needs to pop that huge male ego of his. Leave it to a man with little experience to think he'd be better than a woman with years of experience. Lame.

TYPO!!!

This:
The Illinois senator implied that [SHE, not] he "actually differed with McCain by arguing for exceptions for torture before changing positions when the politics of the moment changed."

From above:

"Now the Edwards is out of the race and McCain is looking like the front-runner, Obama needs to draw major contrast to Hillary Clinton on important issues like Iraq and Iran. "

This will be risky because Clinton's voting record on the war is identical to Obama's except for one instance. So he cannot do this without his own voting record being examined, and he can't possibly want that.

Obama change is changing a penny in to a penny how could that help any one if you want change Hillary is the one for change so we want Hillary Clinton for president vote Hillary 2008.

Today Obama attacked Hillary again. Calling her unelectable, divisive, etc...
Last week he complained when Bill attacked him. He attacks, then screams "rascism", " I 'm being attacked".
This shows his inexperience in politics along with how he acted during the Presidents speech by turning his back on Hillary.

As a former Edwards supporter I am now voting for Hillary....A Commander in Chief should be above and beyond all childish games. Obama can run again when he has mature enough.

Democrats- we have a clear winner with Hillary.....

I must say that I have truly been researching by options for moving to another country...I am ashamed, angry and embarrased.

As for you Obama..You make me even more ashamed and angry...Your a joke!

1. You talk about uniting..Now you are making digs about Hillary Clinton being in agreement with McCain on issues.

2. You never talk about what YOU can offer and back up your positions..You bash everyone else to make yourself look better.

3. You act like a sore loser everytime you do not get you way

4. On national television during the state of the union address, Hillary did the right thing and reached out to shake you hand...YOU TURN YOUR BACK? That is not someone I want running for president.

All these issues are really concerning when you think about Obama in office making decisions that could greatly impact our country and safety...

Hide the RED button from him, he will be pushing it every time he doesnt get his way.

Obama...come to the California debate and actually discuss what you can do for our country, not what everyone else is doing or not doing....

I still have not heard much conversation on the video that circulated with the canidates with their hands to their heart during the star spangled banner and Obama standing there with his hands in his lap.....

Come on people...

the Democartics will win the general election, with obama, this Govt needs a shake-up!

Guess we Americans are fool by flashing lights,,, Hillary is going to win not because shes better but because this is America that need no further comment.. And we do like things the same right?People do think different right?So why are we fighting here and we all know things arent different right?War in the Middle East,Mccain wants it forever.Hillary voted for it But then against it .I can make a future prediction it will be WASHINGTON BUSINESS AS USUAL no matter which one gets in office guess we all need something to complain about right?And i can make another prediction we`ll be back here complaining in the next four years

Have you ever noticed that when Obama is giving his speeches that he always looks angry? What's he so angry about?

After Hillary won Florida, Obama is seeing that there was no South Carolina bounce. He's getting desperate.

obama's attitude toward hillary may help to project a helpful image internatioanlly, the best reason to vote fo him, but he hasa surprising tendency to inflame a ngative gender response, ie NH and FL.

CNN HAS A CRUSH ON OBAMA...AND IT'S CAUSING BIASED REPORTING

If you don't love Obama forget about getting your voice heard.

CNN is Biased in its reporting...

PS. I DON"T LOVE OBAMA ...I LOVE HILLARY!

HILL 08

If Obama does not get the nomination, I will vote for Mccain.I am a life long democrate, but Hillary will never win, and she is no different from Bush, she is the old establisment, Obama is my man. Also If she tries to get the Florida deligates, and wins in seating them, I will become an independent and never ever look back!

Please, someone, tell me when it became wrong to change your mind? If you think a certain way on a particular concept, and then find out more about an issue at a later date, should you remain stalwart simply because of what you believed previously? Do we really want a leader who never processes any new information? Who never compromises even if given new facts? Who never budges externally even if internally their convictions change?

I cannot understand America's idea that a leader should always hold true whatever they once thought no matter what? That if a person's view shifts based on new circumstances they are weak. That's just stupid.

People keep saying that this is an "attack" against Clinton and that it is "nasty". But what did he say other than that she voted for the war in Iraq and that she voted to give Bush the ability to invade Iran. That seems like a legitimate talking point to me. The candidates are supposed to draw distinctions between each other. Obama didn't attack her personally or on a personal trait. He pointed out her voting record and that he disagrees with it. I think that the real reason Clinton supporters are angry is that it reminds them that she did support the war when they want to pretend she did not. Clinton supporters should realize that stating the facts isn't an attack and that sometimes the truth hurts.

I am going to mark my ballot for Hillary and vote present for Obama.

He cannot win in an argument based on economics against a Clinton. Unless he can describe how to get a house for $300,000.00 off the asking price and have your indicted poltical contributor buy the empyt lot beside your house. Those are the basics of Obama's understanding of economics.

CNN HAS A CRUSH ON OBAMA...AND IT'S CAUSING BIASED REPORTING

Obama is so racism and will bring people back to the old day. This guy is starting calling race for every speech he made. If he become president , he will be worst president than George W Bush. Vote for Obama is a vote to divide this nation along race ,gender , and ethnics. Vote for Hillary is a vote for a bighter future for all Americans.

Going back on another promise, get use to it America. I have yet to see this "chanter" man make a stand or promise and keep it. How will he try to turn this around on Hillary? One stand, just one stand we would like to see him stick to. We at least now know what he means by "change." Change your stand constantly.

Louis- as a woman Hillary's age, and white, and having a successful career of my own, I am always concerned that women continue to think that we should vote for Hillary because she is a woman. Yes, I am old enough to remember the 1990's, and to be quite honest with you, what I remember is that Bill Clinton gave Hillary the "health care reform" initiative, and she totally blew it. Democrats, as well as Republicans found it next to impossible to work with her.

I also remember NAFTA. Bill Clinton sided with the corporations and the Republicans and signed it against the wishes of the labor unions and the Democrats. If you are old enough to remember those times, then you should remember that by doing this, everyone was so angry that the labor unions and Democrats mostly stayed home in the 1994 election, and the Democrats lost the House and Senate to the Republicans. The American people are continuing to lose their jobs because of this.

Now then, the last thing that I remember was the "Right Wing Conspiracy" and "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" and the disgrace that was bestowed upon the office of the Presidency.

I would love to see a woman as President, but I will not vote for this woman because I have had to fight discrimination in the work place. I had to fight my own battles, and carry my own load. I did not use the fact that I had been married to a successful man on my resume to get to where I am, and I will not vote for a woman that does. When I vote for a woman for President, it will because she actually deserves it, not because the woman of the this country think that just because she is a woman, she has earned it. Hillary has not.

Senator Obama is acting like an inexperienced politician making accusations on issues he has no experience with and offering no clear solutions.

If Senator Obama has any new ideas, let's hear them. All I hear is a lot of oratory slogans and a whole lot of wishful thinking! The economy is not going to turn around by "hoping" that it will and I haven't heard anything from Senator Obama on how he would fix that!

I see a smart man with a GIANT EGO hoping to become the President of the United States well, Barack spend some time in the Senate and LEARN!

She is always a Lady!

There is nothing much substantially different between Obama and Hillary:

1. Both represent the same corporate interests and will bow down to corporate power
2. Both want 'power' more than they want to serve the common man
3. Both won't talk about war crimes being committed in Iraq / Afganisthan. by Pres. Bush and Co
4. Both won't talk about impeaching Pres. Bush & Co.
5. Both won't discuss why US is in Iraq? Will US be still in Iraq even if Iraqi people do not?

Only hope left now is Ralph Nader. It's time all of us hear the simple, unvarnished truth from a wanna be President!

CNN – I still have two comments in moderation... what is the hold up! No profanity just a simple comparison. CNN you are begining to be a sensative as Obama.

Does this guy ever speak about specific ideas.....we all have hope but we want solutions..

I laugh at anyone who says anything about Obama slinging mud with that whole smear campaign that was put on in SC ...These Clinton Fanatics are reaching for straws here...how dare you come on this site saying anythng to us Obama supporters about negative attacks when Bill Clinton and Hilary tried to run Obama's name into the dirty...the only ammo there loser supporters have stuff thats been debunked by Obama...Rezko is a non issue stop bringin it up...Race is a non issue cause he's as much the white canadiate as he is black....

I guess CNN doesn't like my comments. They keep getting deleted. No profanity... no obsenity... Just opinion. Oh well.

Believe it or not FOXnews.com!!!!! actually looks more like the polls show in thier discussions. Go figure!

absolutely cocky, also negative, playing in people's fears... all of these endorsements have made him change his message, his is no longer a message of hope, it is a message of fear, fear Sen. Clinton and what the 90's represented, fear taking on leaders that don't agree with us, fear being strong againts Iran, fear the chance to cover EVERYONE with universal health, fear a woman president, fear the experience shared with one of the most popular presidents in the past 30 years, fear, fear, fear... now that he is no longer the skinny kid from illinois, now that he is the candidate of choice or the fresh face, his real colors are revealed. NOT ONCE have I heard specifics from this guy, in the debates he touts that he can work with republicans and independents (to do what?) he has not shown anyone that he has done it in the senate, hillary has. love her or hate her she is EFFICIENT, she is tough and she is looking out for the interest of her constituents, she will do the same as president for the entire nation. she will not be out-worked by anyone. I believe in hard work, I live it every day to be able to provide for my family... a lot of people do and I believe that Sen. Clinton's message is clear, you can see the vision and the realities it provides. Go ahead senator reveal your true colors... this is part of the American culture but know this sooner or later it will be you who will have to answer to this great nation. and as far as I'm concern you are not ready!

Obama, need to be told to stop attachs against Hillary.

I want to see what this female has to offer to the hispanic voters who are or will attend college in the next few years. I voted for President Clinton in the 1990's and as soon as I entered college in 1992 my tuition went up and my pell grant was reduce which was suppose to help me with my books. I had to go out and work for the $850 that I had to pay every six months. Whom ever went to college in the city of New York must remember this.

Blogs are perfect for whinning babies.

Many of you need to take the pacifiers out of you lips. You babies!

WOW. It's getting hot here.

Everyone needs a group hug.

Bill Clinton is so right – Obama is just a fairy tale. lol.

Talks an old Washington game but makes it seem like he's really different! Yea, why go back to things of the past? Most of your fellow Democrats in Congress voted for the war in Iraq, Senator – do you go accusing all of them too? Why not focus on SOLUTIONS for the future, not mulling over the same ol' stuff from the past we can't change.

Live your change instead of just talking about it...

The reason people refer to Obama as black even though he has one white parent is because many blacks in America are in the same situation as Obama , they are of of mixed heritage, but are still considered black. It goes back to the discriminatory laws that stated that if you acknowledged just one drop of black blood in the United States, you were considered black.

I want to know why CNN is taking over an hour to review my 2 comments I posted. This is bullcrap !! What happened to free speech?

Its almost waste of time to comment.. the demagogy of this guy can be beaten only by some populist and socialist speakers.. Its like turning the page backwards 100 years.. we thought we moved on from that stage when voters could be bought with big words, but its seems we are not. Not enough people can use their minds to understand issues and to critically weigh who van better solve them.

I strongly believe Hillary and McCain are the ones who should be considered as problem solvers. They have different policy agendas so voters can choose what they think is more important, but at least they have agendas. It would be a shame to choose again a President just because he claims being 'the uniter" (unite people on what? poverty?), turning the page (and what exactly is written on that page?), fighting the establishment (any advice from Ted Kennedy with what to replace it?).. this is pathetic.

So are you, Hillary supporters, for the war or not? She supported it and somebody has to point it out because apparently you or Hillary would not have the courage. Now, how is underlining the differences between candidates considered an attack on you, or is this because you are afraid of the truth? Don't forget that many people died and many lives were destroyed because of the vote of ordinary and other wicked politicians like Hillary.

Please ignore my earlier comments about Obama not caring to show up to vote on the Iran issue. I didn't know the whole story behind it, that he was told it wasn't going to come to a vote and then it did anyways. Sorry. I didn't mean to mislead by following up on Joe's comment.

Robert, first of all, Obama's campaign has always been an inclusive campaign. But if you want to go back and look at pictures, let's look at Hillary and the old guard at the Iowa caucuses. Then when she realized that the younger generations were active, all of a sudden the old guard disappeared and the pictures were of young people, then when she made it about race, and the Aftrican Americans actually called her on it, all of her pictures were with Black people standing behind her. During that entire time, if you look at the pictures of Obama, they have been inclusive of old and young, black and white, hispanic and asian. I would say that you are the one trying to keep making it about race.

gawd, it seems the independent on this ticker speaks for all independents, that they wouldn't vote for Hillary. So you would vote for McCain? Do u know whats the difference between them? One main difference, is that Hillary wants war in Iraq to be over while McCain wants American soldiers to stay there indefinitely (meaning FOREVER). But u dont care about that wouldnt ya... All u care about is your hate towards Hillary, which I dont understand why.. so go on ahead and vote for McCain for all we care... I think that those independents writing on this ticker are republicans who claim they are independents...

Anyways, it seems Obama is playing the dirty politics, yet again... and here I thought he is a saint and wanted to change the politics in Washington... He's full of it, just like all politicians in Washington. At least we know Hillary is not claiming she's playing clean, unlike Obama who claim he is bringin CHANGE while i have seen nothing short of that... Action worth thousands more than mere words, and all I see is words coming out of Obama's mouth, but his action says otherwise... I cant wait for Super Tuesday to be here, so I can stop reading the ignorant and whining comments from some of the Pro-Obama supporters...

People people,, wake up america dont want change, real change.Man! We Americans do this crap every 4 years and put the same washington establishment person right back in office be it Dem or Rep MCCAIN has been in WASHINGTON forever what has he done? HILLARYhas been riding Bills back and been around Washington forever as well ,whats different ?what has happen different? ask yourselves that ,,health care social security,immigration all these things are never mention untill an ELECTION my GOD!!!!,Do we need to be hit over the head with a stick to realize this, and as far as OBAMA experience is concern might be a god thing he hasnt fell in with the WASHINGTON ESTABLISHMENT if you really want change why not actually do something different lord knows what we been doing for hundreds of years and these last few years isnt working, the government doesnt listen to the people anymore if you be honest with yourselves thats a fact.,, Heres the kicker all the women voting because shes a woman ,,all the whites dont really like OBAMAor will find some other reason to say they dont like him ,attitude ect... but the truth is WE ALL DO NEED REAL CHANGE IN washington and the OLD GUARD just wont cut it And everyone here also know that OUT OF ALL THE PRESIDENTS THAT HAS BEEN IN WASHINGTON THEY KNEW IT SUPOSSELY HAD ALL THE EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD BUT NOTHING DIFFERENT HAPPEN YET HUMMMM!!!!

I can't hear any tangible thing people have against Obama. There are specific things people have said against Hillary; the Iraq vote, the Iran vote – those were supposed to be poor judgments in retrospect, inability to work with Republicans – demonstrated by her failed health care policy of the 90's. People, what's the problem with Obama? Something bad about hope and change for a deeply divided country? You just don't like the sound of his voice, or his skin should have been a bit fairer?

Amanda January 30, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Obama is without a doubt the best candidate to beat McCain

Right----------that is why he beat him so easily in Florida. Obama didn't even catch up to Romney. You know what Florida said last night. It said we are ready to elect a woman president. Florida knows only one candidate that can fight for this country. That is Clinton. Obama isn't going to win. It doesn't matter who stands beside him. He doesn't understand- you can have a puppet by your side but it is the ones behind you that count. One thing about the Hillary supporters we will not sway. We stand strong in our support. Endorsement are all well and good. But it isn't going to change my mind. Hillary isn't as hated as people and some media would like you to think. Florida proved that. They could have chose Edwards.

Oh on the comment about McCain don't bother saying its cuz Obama didn't campaign there. Please I am in Texas I have been watching Fox, CNN, CSPAN, Bill O'Rielly, Glen Beck and Hanity and Colmes. Everyone knows the candidates and everyone knows what they are about. Apparently Florida isn't to keen on Obama. Oh yeah that's where all the old farts are – you know "the ones that are afraid of change – aka baby boomers."

"Obama is starting to get a little cocky here. '

This says it all, IMO. His attitude toward his senior stateperson is deplorable.

He need to come down a notch or two if he wants my vote.

It is time for the United States to catch up with the reas of history and today by electing REAL change and that is having our First Female President.

Isn't it a little sad to think that Ancient Egypt and China had women leaders... that England had Thatcher in the '80's... etc. etc. etc.

Vote for REAL Change... Vote for History!!! Give'em Hill !!!

GO HILLARY!!!

P.S. And For those who were old enough...

Is our country better off today than what it was in the 1990's?

Remember, it takes a Clinton to clean up after a Bush... and this time with a woman's touch so we all know it will get done better!!!

Well, well, well....... Look who is slinging mud now!!!! You call yourself a uniter, then why are you starting more things to divide? You are showing that you are not ready for this job you are fighting for.... When it starts to come back at you, don't you dare say a word... you started this!! Nice job Obama, keep it up and then we will not have to worry about you and the people who back you.

Okay, let's this try again!

Senator Clinton has no vision for a new and positive direction for this country. She has lost the "eye of the tiger" and has become a cynical machine politician. It's time for some new blood.

I was an Edwards supporter and I am deeply saddened by his departure. I have reservations about Obama's chances in a general election. Let's face it, the South is still in the "Confederacy". I just don't think they have ever accepted that loss.

Obama doesn't have a chance in hades down there! Just look at the Florida results.

Obama can talk a good talk. What does he back it up with? A good speech won't pay my mortgage. It won't put my kids through school. Sorry. Congress will eat you for breakfast.

Wow, everyone seems to have forgotten what happened in New Hampshire and South Carolina, Bill went on the attack, and Obama was on the defensive. Now that Obama is trying to draw his own distinctions, Hillary supporters cry foul. Obama has made clear policy distinctions, look at the website (not every bit of information can be spoonfed to you). Hillary cannot possibly beat McCain, she's styled herself as a hawk, and against McCain, she'll look like a hen.

The momentum is gaining...time to turn the page...you really want HillBill in for another 4 years....have you Clinton supporters really considered this? Quit complaining why the media is so biased – it's because Obama represents new leadership and a change from the old Washington we used to know – That is newsworthy – and so is America's flirtation as a banana republic lead government...Obama has fresh ideas and they aren't too unsimilar to Hillary's – and they will handled better with his leadership and we all believe he can bring this country together...

Obama '08 (and finally someone new) – this is even bigger than Obama! This is the movement we've been looking for...

Obama, leave Hillary alone. Campaign on issues not personalities; stop criticizing Hillary at every opportunity you have simply to bring her down. By the time she reacts you cry foul. This is how you start off the problems. Please desist. Campaign on issues. Let us see what happens now.

I am an Edwards supporter and I am deeply saddened by his withdrawal. I think this throws the whole election to the Repubs, if McCain gets the nomination. Neither Obama or Hillary has a chance. She is too much the machine politician and despite the fact that McCain also fits this description, he is still seen as an outsider, because of the smearing he got by Uncle Karl and George. Frankly, the South has never got over The Civil War as is evidenced by their voting record since. Even the most liberal of their lot is far to the right by most standards. Obama is still a "black" man and that's reason enough for the "independents" among them to vote McCain. Sad, but true.

obama 08! We loveeeeee you!

Obama will be eaten alive by the Republicans. Thats why they like him so much. They cant rack up any new scandal on Clinton-shes been under their microscope for 20yrs. Obama is a WHOLE other story. You watch. He gets the nomination and they will rip him to pieces.

Robert:

That's been going on for a while. I always noticed that the people behind him have always been White. Take your guess why that is.

Obama, by voting present it shows that you will not commit to any thing and then blame someone else for voting. you have missed over eighty percent of the votes. and when you do show up you will not commit. all you are is a blowhard. you do not have the moxi to be president. you can not even handle the job you have. why don't you tell the truth for a while. or are you trying to copy george bush.

"CHANGE"? CHANGE WHAT????

UNITE ALL RACES???? HOW????

WHAT IS YOUR PLAN???

HOW YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT???

Sen. Obama, You cannot even keep up with your senatorial duties.

CNN moderator- Why do you post this nonsense? This is offensive!

C. Monaghan January 30, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Do you people actually think Obama cares at all for anyone except the blacks. I am not prejudice but he made it clear in SC and elsewhere when he appeals to blacks and likens himself to MLKjr. King was for equality among both races…obama will not be…don't be fooled. He is a good talker and nothing more. Then some idiot likens him to JFK…you cannot be serious. Remember again…a vote for Obama is a vote for McCain…yes old crazy, war hawk McCain…my God he'll have us in WWIII within 6 months. Edwards…back Hillary…you're a smart lawyer…don't be fooled. Kerry is an idiot…you're not

To Nobama-

Those "kids" are the future of our country. Those "kids" will be dealing with the fiasco of the Bush adminstration for years to come. Those "kids" are in Iraq fighting a war that should never have been fought. Those "kids" know that their country is in dire need of change, and they're not afraid to make it happen. Those "kids" are all over this country's campuses, getting degrees. They are aware of the issues, and are becoming politacally active instead being apathetic. Those 'kids" are a constituancy that Hillary would love to have, but will never get. Those "kids" are going to make history.

OBAMA 08

obama remined me of someone uum who , oh bush the cool guy ......

ABC: What happens in the states does affect Canada and other neighboring countries, the economy, security and stability. Are we living in an island?
Are we frogs in a well?

My friend "Interesting"" I am not surprised with your comments. I feel more comfortable with candidates who divulge more than talking in general terms and sprouting rhetoric.

I have lived and worked in africa for many many years and have seen leaders coming with Tall promises and agendas – Loud mouths and zero achiever!!
But there are always exceptions. Your advice is good for our bruru to come out solid agenda with facts and figures so that we can vote wisely for progress and development, brotherhood and real "Change" for humanity.

Away from divide and rule.....................

AGAIN, Obama's the best habit is in favor to using dirty way to attacking others, his bad behavior has not change at all.

ABC, have you lost your mind with this post?

"Toronto Girl
No one here cares what you think. You can't vote here, you don't live hear and we don't care what you think. Stick to your own country. If we needed your input we ask for it.
That being said, it looks like Barack is having a good day. He is discussing policy and not attacking personally.
You go Obama"

We DO care what other countries think about us...we are trying to repair our standing in the world, remember? Hillary is fully prepared and ready to do that!!!

CNN. What happened to freedom of speech? Unless you support Obama you seem to censor comments relating to truth and fact that are against him. You can block my emails addresses all you want, I've got hundreds of them.

I know that the Republicans are going to have a fun time with Obama, especially with his "present" votes...talk about wishy-washy...the guy can't even vote a "yes" or "no" on a bill...and his excuse of its going to lose/win anyway without his vote is pure crap.

HEY HUSSEIN VOTING FOR FUNDING FOR THE WAR IS THE SAME AS VOTING FOR THE WAR! YOUR NOT EVEN A GOOD LIAR! PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO SEE THE REAL YOU! LET IT EMERGE BABY! YOU ARE VERY CHILDISH AND I AM SURPRISED THAT YOU HOLD ANY OFFICE AT ALL! WITH ALL THE SNUBBING AND WHINING I WONDER IF THERE IS A MAN IN THAT HOLLOW SHELL OR NOT! YOU WREAK OF DESPERATION! HILLARY WILL BEAT YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN!

As Ralph Nader said, neither Clinton or Obama is acceptable.

ABC
Why wouldn't you care what others think in other countries? Be proud that your political system is watched and admired by non Americans.

Most Canadians are interested in who lives in the Whitehouse. By and large we are a socially progressive people who like our American neighbours. That being said ABC, try to live up to the ideals of your Barack Omaba and embrace tolerance
and stop personal attacks and discuss policy.

Cami, thanks for that joke of the day! LOL! You actually think Mitt would defeat Obama! LOLLLLLLL!

Dee, looks like you need to do some reading up, too!! Hillary's original economic stimulus plan contained two parts and came out before Obama's, if that matters. She had hoped to accomplish stimulus without spending. That is why the second part of her plan only kicked in if the economy continued to worsen. That second part included spending and rebates. Hers was not wrong, as you state. It was actually very brilliant and flexible.

To Toronto Girl and farrell:

Hillary is winning all the way. All my years in Africa teach me the real politics of African divide.

as to Canada becoming States, both are great nations with hardworking people, similar work culture and common interests. Inherent strengths of two nations are complimentary.

Back to who is the right candidate or who will ultimately win: I will never vote for a candidate on race but certain traits, upbringing and cultural values do play tremendously in shaping the character, work ethics and methods, and unfortunately with all the resources on this earth available in certain lands, they re poor as they are led by chiefs (tribal) who are surrounded by selfish......

Don't vote for tribalistic thinking and it is better to vote for a candidate who has focus than rhetoric. We shall not become another rich country inhabited by poor people..................Kenya, Ethiopia, India, Zaire and so on.

Vote wisely, and vote for achiever and not loser!!!

Barack NEEDS Edwards as his VP in order to get 270 electoral votes. Without him in the ticket he doesn't stand a chance against McCain and Obama KNOWS it, though he won't admit it. Obama / Edwards '08 & '12 (CMON! you KNOW they are gonna get re-elected).

"(oh yeah of course those kids that you have brainwashed successfully; not us the thinking people)"

I am not young or brainwashed, and I am listening. Obama inspires hope. Hillary inspires division. If we want to have a President that can actually accomplish something (good for a change), then it has to be Obama.

OBAMA '08

I voted Clinton in 2 Presidental elections and was prepared to do the same until recently. I like Hillary, unfortunately, I am concerned that if she wins the nomination that many voters will have the "anybody but hillary" mentality. We can see what the "anybody but John Kerry" mentality got us. I really don't know if i can handle another Republican administration.

I married into a family of staunch Democrats, none of whom will be voting for Hillary if she is the nominee. I'm not certain what it is about her that turns so many people off, but I can almost guarantee you that if she is the nominee, she will not win against McCain. I cannot tell you how many people I have talked to(many of them fed-up Republicans) who simply will not vote for her, period, but who will support Obama.

If you want another Republican in office, support Hillary.

HILLARY WILL HAVE SO MANY DELEGATES ON SUPER TUESDAY, THAT IT WILL BE HARD FOR OBAMA TO CATCH UP. FLORIDA DIDN'T COUNT IN REGARDS TO DELEGATES LAST NIGHT, BUT JUST WAIT AND SEE, THEY WILL WE SEATED AT THE CONVENTION, BECAUSE TO WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION YOU HAVE TO WIN FLORIDA. OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN SAID FLORIDA DOESN'T MATTER(VOTER DON'T MATTER TO HIM, JUST DELEGATES). AT LEAST HILLARY CAME TO FLORIDA TO LET US KNOW THAT OUR VOTES ARE IMPORTANT. HILLARY IS GOING TO WIN THE NOMINATION AND FLORIDA IN THE GENERAL ELECTION(AGAIN). SHE WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

TEAM HILLARY OF FLORIDA

HILLARY 08

Wow- Hillary pulls in over 850,000 votes versus Mccains 650,000 votes! Looks like Hillary should be okay, so all you "if its Hillary people I will vote Mccain" go ahead, as everyone I know will vote for mickey mouse over Obama, at least Mickey has over 75 years experience in uniting us!!!!!!!! Obama is now on the attack, I knew the little devil would show his true colors!!!!! Tell us about your change Obama, Its more than a word buddy!

i am really tried of the Hillary bashing and the Obama love story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama takes another cheap shot at Clinton? What a surprise. Yes she voted for the war, just like everyone else did. Maybe he didn't want to because his middle name is Sadam's last name.

ABC and others.
Don't insult us foriegners. Unfortunately your choice of President impacts enormously on the whoe world and therefore some of us at lest are interested ( or indeed very worried) about the choices which seem to be left

You are probably right that if Hillary wins the Democratic nomination that will hand the White House to the Republicans, BUT, I cannot help but seeing Obama in the same light as Balir.
Oh I was so pleased when he won back in 1997, but within a year it was all a big let down. That is what will happen in my view if Obama gets elected President, and please don't pretend that he will nt be devoured by the 'machine'; once he gets to the White House.

Though neither Cnadainas, or Brits can vote in your election, it is impolite and ignorant to pretend we don't have views which matter

Gordon

Hillary Clinton claims to have experience. What? As First Lady? I guess that makes her as qualified as Laura Bush and less so as Nancy Reagan to be President.

To Toronto Girl: I thought that they spoke English in Canada.

To all hypocrites that can only seemingly site not voting 130 times to tarnish Obama. Tell me what the 130 issues were and what they involved? Can you? Also, Obama did vote on over 4,000 pieces of legislature while in the Senate, compared to 130 present votes which means he was neither for or against, but the issue itself needed more information, data, or clarification for his vote.

Also, what have all you people trying to tarnish Obama by citing this rediculous sentiment of voting present 130 times done? Have you writen bills, supported legislation, or done anything to help those in need? Before you call the kettle black, ask yourself how many times YOU showed up!

I was once an enthusiastic supporter of Barak Obama. Several things he has said make me shake my head. Last night was the straw that broke this voter's back.

1.7 million dems voted in Florida last night and while there aren't delegates to be given, I can't agree with him that it was "nothing."

Mitt Romney looks like the Anti-Christ to me! GO OBAMA!

With 130+ "present" votes in Illinois, Obama isn't well-positioned to accuse Clinton - or anyone else - of "calculated" votes and "poll-driven" positions.

Name one american company that hires fresh graduates for senior management position. American way is to work up the ladder and gain experince in doing so.

Why can't Senator Obama be in Senate for a few more years and build a track record for americans to look at and judge.

in politics "best record to run on is no record at all"......SC debate Obama was asked why he voted against limiting credit card company rates to 30%..he goes 30% is too high a limit so he voted against it.....but I ask we are better off limiting it to 30 then to give a free ride to credit companies.

Media DID NOT talk about it. if Hillary even sneezes its plastered all over the media....but hey ,Obama is gonna get a free ride

Obama is starting to get on my nerve. I look at him and think, how could you be so annoying, to have full knowledge of the Republican spin machine and play right inot their hands.
Every American regardles of affiliation (D-R or I)knows that the Republican Spin machine is very malicious and cold calculating, they have managed to pin so much false accuasition on the Clintons, it masks their weakness on governance. Don't believe me (well they elected W twice) and with the barage of attacks on Hillary, they will possibly elect a 71 year old hot head in McCain. God help us

Barack cool your jets dude, don't make things bad in our party, Hillary has the ups on you you in every aspect. Be respectfull and tell your people to cool the race talk, I far as I know the Clintons have done a great deal for people that look like you and me. What have you done for people that look like me and you Barack? show me your accomplishments

Obama did not violate the campaign agreement in Florida. It was a national ad on cable. It was across the nation. Get a clue.

ABC regarding your "not attacking personally" comment to Toronto Girl. Obama doesn't have to he has you to do it for him. So childish. Are you registered? Can you even vote? Have you ever voted?

Your comments are immature and last time I checked, this is a public blog and (lord knows) you do not speak for me!

I think OBAMABILLIES are getting sheken up!
The time is coming for CHANGE Obama --It's HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON!
Go Girl!

I think it's a mistake for the media and others to try to jam Obama down our throats. No matter what time I turn on cable news or which station I tune to, it is the "All-Obama-All-the-Time Show". Very little coverage is given to Hillary who is also on the campaign trail, trying to get her message out. When Obama brought in Oprah, I knew it would backfire on him and it did. (New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada). Now with Ted Kennedy's very sensational endorsement, Caroline running ads all over the country, (two-year) Senator Claire McCaskill traveling with Obama and speaking for him, and non-stop Obama coverage by the media, people are beginning to suffer Obama-fatigue. The continual ganging up and piling on of Hillary is disquieting to voters. Barack Obama would do well to focus on his own message and the media would do well to pracitice some fair and balanced reporting (if they can remember how).

Are you kidding me?

That was a sly attack. If HIllary did this or even worse BILL it would be a Media FRENZY...."OMG the CLINTONS are beating up on OBAMA again, make them stop immediately".....

GImme a break Obama, stick to your issues and keep quiet until Tuesday, super duper Tuesday....

Hillary 2008!

A candidate who can win debates? I mean, come on! Even the most expeirenced and supportive Obama pundits admit he is a horrible debator! Hillary rocks in this arena. Obama may shine in the canned speeches category, Hillary avoids the 'uhh... ummm...uhh... uhmmm" before every comment.

And stop using Iraq against Hillary! If you look the ENTIRE Democratic party, you'll find that the list is VERY long when it comes to initially supporting the war. Furthermore, obviously Obama doesn't get it. Americans don't care about the war anymore. "It's the ECONOMY, stupid!" Sound familiar?

Hillary

Born in 1947. 61 years old.

35 years of touted experience.

This would mean she has been in government since she was 26 years old?

How is this possible?

Does she mean that she married Bill Clinton in 1975, which was 33 years ago. What was she doing prior to her marrying Bill?

SOMEONE ANSWER THIS!

I am dual citizen including my parents and sibilings and we will make effort in voting for Hillary.
ABC- eat this
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ABC January 30, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Toronto Girl
No one here cares what you think. You can't vote here, you don't live hear and we don't care what you think. Stick to your own country. If we needed your input we ask for it.
That being said, it looks like Barack is having a good day. He is discussing policy and not attacking personally.
You go Obama

The message of Hillary voted for the war is wearing out. The more and more you say it the less and less anyone cares. Yawn. He needs a new line. And if I'm not mistaken, over 80% of the American's were for the war at the time it was started based on the information presented. To borrow a phrase from the '90s...it's the economy stupid!

Obama reminds me so much of Bush - can't talk without a teleprompter in front of him. Both stutter when they don't have one. Both get the "smirk" on their faces. Both walk like something is stuck up their butt.

To quote George W. Bush (August 2000, his nomination acceptance speech): “A time of prosperity is a test of vision, and our nation today needs vision”.

They even sound alike. Both had zero experience. Can we afford OJT for another president? I think not.

Hillary in 2008 – California will deliver !!

I thought everyone told the Clintons to cut out the negative. How comes Obama is allowed to get away with it?

For some of you who just like to comment without doing any research. Hillary has fought for alot of causes in particular those that helped women and children. First to another posters response Hillary has done the following (yes I did copy and past from other articles):

Right out of college went to work for the Childrens Defense fund
She published scholarly articles in the 70's "Children's Policies: Abandonment and Neglect" in 1977 and "Children's Rights: A Legal Perspective" in 1979
In Arkansas she cofounded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, a state-level alliance with the Children's Defense Fund, in 1977.
She was on Walmarts Board of Directors but she was the First Woman to be appointed that position where she pushed successfully for the chain to adopt more environmentally-friendly practices and also pressured to the Board to add more Women to management.
Along with Senator Ted Kennedy, she was the major force behind the State Children's Health Insurance Program in 1997, a federal effort that provided state support for children whose parents were unable to provide them with health coverage

But what I would like to know really is what has Obama done that has everyone so star struck.

Hillary is awesome. We all know the Obama "movement" has already fizzled out. Can't wait to see him lose every state on Super Tuesday.

OBAMA YOU ARE JUST A PLAIN LIAR-YOU ARE A LITTLE BABY BOY WITH NO EXPERIENCE.
SHOW HIM TOMORROW HILLARY WHAT AN EXPIENCED SENATOR CAN DO-PUT HIM IN HIS PLACE. NO HOLDING BACK-GO FOR THE THROAT.
I WOULD STILL LIKE TO KNOW HOW HE GOT HIS HOUSE SO CHEAP??
HILLARY 08

Obama is absolutely right on Hillary's attitude toward foreign policy. She voted for a war that was ridiculous and unfounded from its infancy in the halls of Congress and in the Oval Office, and she voted to further our hostility with Iran. We NEED a President who isn't too arrogant to talk to world leaders who we don't happen to agree with.

I can't stress enough how important it is to elect someone who is not crazy on foreign policy. Obama can adapt the U.S. government to face the changing dynamics of the world, including the rise of China and the political, economical, and social leverage of Europe.

All you negative people on both sides. Either you are ignorant or just plain stupid.

I HAVE ONLY THIS TO SAY...........

OBAMA bin LADEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and it's a scary, sickening thought.

I agree with DAVE C from New Jersey

Somebody PLEASE EXPLAIN

ABC – YOU ARE SUCH AN IGNORANT BORE – typical arrogant Americans. No wonder, America is soon going to be a third world country – deep in debts, ignorant that there is a big world out there. Go ABC go, bury your heads in the sands. You should count your blessing that during this critical time in your American history (soon will be history if you dont take care) you have HILLARY CLINTON who can deliver for you, IGNORANT BORE.

Hei, dont forget your US $ is now joining the leage of $ from a banana republic. So, Farrel pf Houston – dont think so, Canada will remain as Canada, quite distint from you.

Why do people thing Obama is so great and so different? He doesn't have any ideas, just complains about everyone else's. He doesn't even vote on things that are really important. He plays it so safe how is anyone to know where he stands on anything. More often than not he when he does vote, he votes the same as Hillary no matter what his lips say later.
Hillary has good ideas and REALLY stands for change. She knows how to make it happen not just how to talk about and throw mud!
Obama make a good leader someday but he is simply not ready yet! He can be president when he grows up!

I wouldnt get on an Obama train, he lacks experience behind the wheel.

When Hillary was in the white house She apparently wasn't very close with her husband or the things going on in the oval office personal or bussiness . Tim Russert interview she said she nows nothing about any of the scandels or her husbands pardons I don't see how that counts experience.. With all her experience what's her great plan for the economy It's the same as Obama's Only difference she has to many enemies to get any thing accomplished
she's been at it for 35 years and apparently hasn't been very effective we 're still addressing the issues she claims to have been giving her full attention for 35 yyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaarrrrrs ...... we don't have another 35 years to waste we need change now..

Cant wait for the debate, it will be exciting watching Obama falter again. Maybe he will grow a back bone by Thursday but I doubt it...

I think that Obama and Hillary are the same, except Hillary has more experience and Barack has less.

DAVE C – NJ (CNN HE ASKED FOR THIS ANSWER!)
PLEASE READ HILLARY'S HISTORY….SHE HAD A STRONG AND COURAGEOUS UPBRINGING AND CAREER IN POLITICS BEFORE BILL….HE EVEN HAD TO PROPOSE TO HER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE SHE SAID YES…..PEOPLE SPOKE BACK THEN ABOUT WHAT A GREAT CAREER IN POLITICS SHE HAD IN FRONT OF HER…..THAT SHE'D BE PRESIDENT ONE DAY…….

PLEASE READ ABOUT HER HISTORY…..IT CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT HER COMPLETELY….SHE'S REALLY NOT THE MONSTER THE REPUBLICANS WANT YOU TO THINK SHE IS….READ ABOUT HER SEVEN MINUTE STANDING OVATION AT WELLESLY COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT (SHE WAS THE FIRST STUDENT TO EVER GIVE THE COMMENCEMENT SPEACH THERE AFTER THE STUDENT BODY REQUESTED SHE DO SO)
PLEASE JUST CHECK ON YOUR OWN……IT'S REALLY NOT HARD TO FIND…JUST STAY AWAY FROM FOX NEWS STORIES
SHE WILL PROBABLY BE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAN BILL….

CNN PLEASE LET THIS BE POSTED!

Hey.. Guess what, we share the same planet and if you vote of an imature and inexperienced candidate, like Obama, it effects the rest of the world too.

And my partner can vote in the USA she is an American living in Canada.

Go For Hillary 08

DAVE C – NJ
PLEASE READ HILLARY'S HISTORY….SHE HAD A STRONG AND COURAGEOUS UPBRINGING AND CAREER IN POLITICS BEFORE BILL….HE EVEN HAD TO PROPOSE TO HER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE SHE SAID YES…..PEOPLE SPOKE BACK THEN ABOUT WHAT A GREAT CAREER IN POLITICS SHE HAD IN FRONT OF HER…..THAT SHE'D BE PRESIDENT ONE DAY…….

PLEASE READ ABOUT HER HISTORY…..IT CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT HER COMPLETELY….SHE'S REALLY NOT THE MONSTER THE REPUBLICANS WANT YOU TO THINK SHE IS….READ ABOUT HER SEVEN MINUTE STANDING OVATION AT WELLESLY COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT (SHE WAS THE FIRST STUDENT TO EVER GIVE THE COMMENCEMENT SPEACH THERE AFTER THE STUDENT BODY REQUESTED SHE DO SO)
PLEASE JUST CHECK ON YOUR OWN……IT'S REALLY NOT HARD TO FIND…JUST STAY AWAY FROM FOX NEWS STORIES
SHE WILL PROBABLY BE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAN BILL….

CNN PLEASE LET THIS BE POSTED! ARE YOU AFFRAID PEOPLE MIGHT LEARN THE TRUTH???????

Here we go again, it is back to "She Said, She Did,"……

I thought Obama was taking the high road to not issuing personal attacks…so what happened???

Does Obama not have anything of substance to state, except for the same old chant that "It is time for Change", which now sounds like a broken record

DAVE C – NJ
PLEASE READ HILLARY'S HISTORY….SHE HAD A STRONG AND COURAGEOUS UPBRINGING AND CAREER IN POLITICS BEFORE BILL….HE EVEN HAD TO PROPOSE TO HER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE SHE SAID YES…..PEOPLE SPOKE BACK THEN ABOUT WHAT A GREAT CAREER IN POLITICS SHE HAD IN FRONT OF HER…..THAT SHE'D BE PRESIDENT ONE DAY…….

PLEASE READ ABOUT HER HISTORY…..IT CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT HER COMPLETELY….SHE'S REALLY NOT THE MONSTER THE REPUBLICANS WANT YOU TO THINK SHE IS….READ ABOUT HER SEVEN MINUTE STANDING OVATION AT WELLESLY COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT (SHE WAS THE FIRST STUDENT TO EVER GIVE THE COMMENCEMENT SPEACH THERE AFTER THE STUDENT BODY REQUESTED SHE DO SO)
PLEASE JUST CHECK ON YOUR OWN……IT'S REALLY NOT HARD TO FIND…JUST STAY AWAY FROM FOX NEWS STORIES
SHE WILL PROBABLY BE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAN BILL….

CNN PLEASE LET THIS BE POSTED! What are you afraid of??????

Well move over Toronto girl. If the Clinton's dirty politics get Hillary the nomination or God forbid she ends up back in the White House, then I'm moving to Canada probably along with alot of other fed up Americans.

Now let me think back wasn't it thrue that Bill Clinton went to Canada to avoid the draft for Viet Nam...Yep think so. Maybe the Clinton supports can confirm that for us. That would be the same Clinton by the way that says Hillary and John McCain are such good friends...you know the John McCain that was a POW for years.

That's funny don't drink the "Kool – Aid"

This is what seems to be going on with the Obama followers...they are brain washed..

"Yes We Can...Brain Wash You"

Stepford Followers!

It's your turn Kali, I suppose Obama's "Horrible" speaking skills and circular rambling's are the reason he is being compared to Martin Luther King Jr.as an orator (that means speaker). I think you are onto something there. I suppose Clinton being the first female to run for the presidency makes her "even more powerful" than Obama. Then again, Obama being an African American has no bearing on his level of power huh? Kali...Kali...Kali, not in front of the whole country sweetheart.

Hillary '08

What 'changes' has Obama made? Where has he made a difference?

wake up people and educate yourself.

It takes more than a good charming personality and few hours with a speech therapist to run this country.

RESULTS!!!

He never had any in Illinois, even when he had a chance to. I really don't expect him to now.

ABC –
Yeah, you really are a nice person arent you? Did you learn your people skills from Obama? Or maybe Bush? I know you didn't learn them from anyone with tact.

DAVE C – NJ
PLEASE READ HILLARY'S HISTORY….SHE HAD A STRONG AND COURAGEOUS UPBRINGING AND CAREER IN POLITICS BEFORE BILL….HE EVEN HAD TO PROPOSE TO HER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE SHE SAID YES…..PEOPLE SPOKE BACK THEN ABOUT WHAT A GREAT CAREER IN POLITICS SHE HAD IN FRONT OF HER…..THAT SHE'D BE PRESIDENT ONE DAY…….

PLEASE READ ABOUT HER HISTORY…..IT CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT HER COMPLETELY….SHE'S REALLY NOT THE MONSTER THE REPUBLICANS WANT YOU TO THINK SHE IS….READ ABOUT HER SEVEN MINUTE STANDING OVATION AT WELLESLY COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT (SHE WAS THE FIRST STUDENT TO EVER GIVE THE COMMENCEMENT SPEACH THERE AFTER THE STUDENT BODY REQUESTED SHE DO SO)
PLEASE JUST CHECK ON YOUR OWN……IT'S REALLY NOT HARD TO FIND…JUST STAY AWAY FROM FOX NEWS STORIES
SHE WILL PROBABLY BE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAN BILL….

CNN PLEASE LET THIS BE POSTED!
CNN your bloggers asked these questions, I'm answering them PLEASE POST THIS!!!!

DAVE C – N.J.:

I continually ask those same questions and, of course, no response. Then consider this, G.W. Bush, who was governor of Texas and grew up around the political arena, had more experience than Hillary. Where did that get us? Experience does not equate to being a good president. That's faulty logic, which explains why many of Hillary supporters are less educated (and informed) than Barack supporters.

One more thing- Barack didn't break with the DNC and campaign in FL. He ran commercials on CNN, which is nationally televised. So I guess FL should have censored CNN from being televised in that state?

ABC your wrong. I am also monitoring the election process as foreigner and if I could, I voted for Obama. But since USA is still the Superpower in this world you get this attention and wheather you like it or not foreigners opinions. The USA don't stick to their country either and by the way you should be more concerned of your fellow citizens. Their vote will count and I hope they don't vote for Hillary!

McCain will win against Clinton but with Obama he wouldlose!!!

My frist joice OBAMA!!
My second joice McCAIN!!

I never will vote for Hillary Clinton!!!

Hey Dave in NJ

Tell me what Obama has done that thinks he deserves to be President!!!

Barack Obama as this nations leader is our best hope for change, otherwise with the other candidates, it seems as though it's back to the same old Washingtion politics as usual. I am hopeful that the American people will recognize the leadership potential in Barack Obama and support him on his journey to the White House. Perhaps then we as a nation can begin feeling good about ourselves again.

You Hillary supporters are nasty. You don't say anything when she criticizes Obama.

NOW Obama's "attacking" Hillary...

Maybe Obama has something against "White People".. As the Obama Camp say when the Clintons make any comment on his record.

How come Obama can say anything he wants about Hillary, but the Hillary camp has to walk on egg shells whenver they mention Obama.

I'm sick and tired of all this nonsence. All's fair in politics. Let's put all the cards out on the table. I want to see Hillary attack Obama directly during the debates.

All you Hillary haters are a bunch of ignorant fools. You actually think Obama has a chance at the White House? There's no one but Hillary in the Democratic party that can take on the Republican establishment and be successful. She's done it before and she'll do it again.

Hillary for President. It's time we had a person in the White House that's powerful and smart enough to take on the Republicans and produce the kind of change we need in this country.

To: Toronto Girl
If you got a brain use it, please. If Obama was so weak it would not take two Clinton's to try and beat him. I am thrilled you live in Toronto, and so is Madelyn Dunham, she is old and waiting quietly so her baby will not be judge by either race to one or the other, but she would kick your...for calling her grandson weak, she prepared him thoroughly, check out his credentials. Clinton, Bush, Carter, etc., had much less experience than Obama, and they became Presidents.

It is about time that Obama stops crying. He does have any substance. Hillary is intelligent, has a good proram. She can outsmart Obama any time. Go Hillary go.
O. Gardiner

I am extremely disappointed by some of the people posting here today, who claim they are Democrats. In one breath, they praise Obama for opposing the war in Iraq, and in the next breath these same people THREATEN us that they will vote for John McCain over Hillary Clinton in a general election, in an effort to blackmail us, in essence, into supporting their beloved Obama. Where are these people's convictions? Where are their morals? John McCain has been very clear that he has no plans on bringing our troops home anytime soon and that he is just fine with leaving our military in Iraq for the next 150 years if necessary.

You are either a Democrat, who is opposed to the war, and wants our troops home safely as soon as possible, so that no more young American soldiers needlessly lose their lives. OR, you will vote for John McCain......in which case the Republicans can gladly have you. We don't need you in our party.

For those of you who think Barack Obama is the "let's change Washington" candidate, please keep this in mind: there is NO such thing. In Barack Obama's book, The Audacity of Hope, he is cynical to the Washington establishment, as well as the quest for running for office. He says running for political office becomes a quest to distort what you opposing candidate says or means in order to get votes. I suspect Hillary has had a moment or two like this....I suspect all of the candidates have had a moment or two like this. The problem with Obama is that HE HAS TOO. He is presently going around stating that he (and only he) would speak to rogue nations (our "enemies"), whereas Hillary said she would not. Of course, what REALLY happened was that Obama said he would speak (without ANY conditions) to the LEADERS of these rogue nations. Hillary, on the other hand, said she would negotiate and speak with friend as well as foe, but she would NOT immediately meet with rogue leaders without any sort of precondition. The fact is, our president ought not meet directly with the leader of Iraq without some sort of game plan. Obama does not recognize this....he, frankly, made a mistake in a debate and is now trying to distort not only what Hillary said, but what he said as well!

Obama is a politician like the rest of them. We can look at another recent event: the demonization of Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton said nothing racial nor malicious toward Barack Obama. He said Obama's voting record with reference to Iraq was the same as Hillary's, he said Jesse Jackson won South Carolina in 1984 and 1988. I fail to see the racial attack. So, where did this come from? Yes, the Obama campaign. The Obama campaign was out giving statements and talking points to the media. They were saying Bill Clinton was being negative and was try to create a racial divide! How unfortunate....Bill Clinton's history (from his upbringing in Hope, Arkansas) is rich in the quest for equal and civil rights. He has been a friend of the black and brown community ever since he's been in public office. Yet, the Obama campaign unquestionably smears him and his name. And, because Obama is the candidate of "hope", he gets away with it.

Obama is a politician like the rest of them, but maybe of the worst kind, because he says he's not...

Oboma is so joyful at the fact that he can criticize Hillary and McCain for the vote on the war–he should consider himself "lucky" that he was a State Senator and wasn't eligible to vote against the war– and thus can now "brag" and imply he actually voted against it. Monday morning quarterbacks are a dime a dozen. I wonder how he really would have voted in 2002 if he had been a United States Senator? Of course, after he got elected he did vote for funding. Nothing but a bunch rhetoric!

I've never voted Republican and I'm not too fond of McCain but he's the better Rep. candidate than any of the others. I doubt I'll have to vote for him, but if by "chance" Obama gets the nomination–"John McCain, you have my protest vote, and the heck with the Dems this election year." For many reason, but the main reason would be because of Obama's repeatedly implying he actually voted against the war! You, Mr. Obama had no vote–no say!!

HILLARY THE DOER AND A WORKHORSE OBAMA THE TALKER AND ORATOR

This is why I will NEVER believe what I see on news media anymore. I cant. I have to take it with a grain of salt. Even the news media that we trust to bring us the news is a SPUN lie to favor one candidate. Its not real journalism.

There is no major media outlet in the united states that isnt completely OVERBLOWN with contiual SPIN.

SPIN SPIN SPIN.

They make up 50 article a day SPINNING it with softball questions in the best light.

Then begrudginly put some articles about the other candidate out -but with evil and vile overtones to make them look bad.

Then they call it 'objective journalism' .

I can tell you this.

Obamas handlers started the RACIST spin on whatever the clintons said. Bill Clinton even went on SHARPTON to clarify his statments. But NO. IT WOULD NEVER BE LIVED DOWN.

The Hillary Clinton LBJ thing was such a ridiculous joke , but the MEDIA DID NOTHING TO STOP IT.

The media DID NOTHING to call Obama on his record. They only attacked the clintons. So the Clintons had to DO IT THEMSELVES.

The MEDIA , Obama, and selected insiders in the DNC MOANED AND COMPLAINED . Poor Obama.

gettin picked on. Clintons are the devils spawn.

What CHOICE did the Clintons have? The media surely wasnt going to do it.

5 people out of 500 hundred congressmen and others within the party. Yet the MEDIA SPUN IT LIKE THE WHOLE PARTY WAS AGAINST THE CLINTONS.

The Obama GURUs , Ted Kennedy, and John Kerry come out and ENDORSE Obama, splitting the whole party in 2.

And in the end?

The MEDIA SPIN THE WHOLE THING LIKE ITS THE CLINTONS FAULT.

Reality check. The clintons dont CONTROL what these people do or how they react. We americans know all this. Clintons dont CONTROL the media. They dont CONTROL Ted Kennedy.

They certainly didnt control the fact 3 kennedy kids supported CLINTON, but lets give 99.999999999999999999999% of the Kennedy airplay to the BELOVED Obama.

We know for a fact that the MEDIA has picked out its manchurian candidate, and will do anything within their power to see the Clintons do NOT get the whitehouse.

America has sunk to a new low.

If they cant take our vote away..............BRAINWASH IT AWAY.

Hillary needs to join Nader and just GO AWAY !

Obama should stop talking about Hillary and Bill and stop sunning himself in the so-called glory of endorsements from fat talk show hosts, drunken senators and the one president who was worse than GWB – how about some explanations of his "visions" and his "change" – he wants us to unite, but behind what ... he has nothing to offer, no experience, and just runs on the fact that America is supposedly ready for a black president – and when you disagree with him and his supporters, you are called a racist, but his chauvinist remarks against Hillary are more than ok

If we turned how many times CNN says "attack" into a drinking game, this blog would be a lot more interesting.

Toronto Girl – not until you can "lurn two spel"

canada sucks.

It seems tha Obama can't find a new song to sing. So Hillary voted to authorize the use of force against Iraq, if needed, while he opposed it. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

This is interesting. When Obama attacks clinton nobody says anything. However if Clinton attacks Obama then everybody goes after hillary. this is bsd. Now can Obama tell me hes achieved from his body of work so we have a basis of knowing what hes accopmplished and what hes capable of achieving. At least we as well as Republicans knows the record of Hillary

Dave C and Bill from CT

and what kind of experience does obama have given that he only ran for the senate to set himself up for a presidential bid? remember he only served ONE year of his term before he began his campaign…he was already setting his sights on the presidency at the DNC in 2004 – when he was still just a state senator.
obama talks a big talk but i'd be willing to bet he will be just as ineffectual as Bush on the issues that really matter, should he be elected. that said, he probably won't cause the kind of the havoc Bush has, but just you watch him try to clean up the mess we're in right now…

Sen. Obama,
It's becoming harder to believe the words coming out of your mouth because your actions do not reflect them. They sound good though, but unfortunately I am not as gullible as some of your followers.
I'm not sure what exactly is the movement that your followers are talking about. If it's for a better America and "change" Clinton and every other candidates are advocating that. At least she has a record of change. Your misrepresentations can't convince me to vote for you.

that is all you here on cnn,running hillary down every program that is on.its time to give her a lil credit i think,and show her on there a lil more insted of obama!

Independent votes are a joke Amanda. There is no such thing as an Independent, rather a bunch of Republicans that know the can screw-up the Democratic Party. The last time we had "True" independants was when Ross Perot ran for office.

Look who's doing the FACT distorting that he cried like a baby about in SC ..... Obama! What a joke!! I think HE (Obama) will say anything to get elected. Sorry, Obama-rama, we don't know enough about you and THAT is scary!

LOL OH NO!!! Obama is speaking his mind and pointing out FACTS and why he is NOT Like Hillary!!!

Time for the Obama Bashing Machine to get warmed up. You Billaries are SOOO predictable. Its getting kind of Boring to be honest.

Go Obama don't let the overreacting children keep you from speaking your mind.

Dave C and Bill from CT: Take a look at HIllary's website. Four pages of experience are chronicled there. There were comments about her leadership ability in the Time magazine article on her (she was on the front page) after she gave the commencement speech as an undergraduate at Wellesley, loooong before she met Bill. She was considered a possible run for the presidency before she moved to Arkansas. Bill, himself, said in his first term that she was better qualified to run the country (on her credentials and experience) than he was. Check it out. And think about it, too– there are relatively few women in politics, and for her to have jumped over all the hurdles to running, she, of course, has had to have extraordinary experience.

It just happens to be true about the war, I am afraid. This war that was the biggest disaster since Viet Nam,costing a trillion dollars, and lives of young men and women. For What? So Iran can take it over, as it eventually will. Stupid!! Kennedy and Obama were smart enough to see all that before the vote was taken. They were both against it from the start. You can't have it both ways, can't be anti-war and pro-Clinton. "But I can't think for you, you'll have to decide, whether Judas Iscariot had God on his side." Bob Dylan.

If he would outline the CHANGE, I think I would vote for him.

He's the most inspiring of all of the remaining candidates.

Is he going to seal the border? Fix Social Security (it's an entitlement and he's a Dem...)? Actually implement Universal Health Care?

Change is a word. What exactly, aside of inspirational speaches, is he going to change? Hmm...we'll see, jury's still out on my vote.

will obama ever give up on the digs.he is desperate, i want to know when will he talk about in detail what changes he will make.he is all talk , and hillery is the one to vote for, she is more of a man than he is . in many ways he acts child like.he couldnt face hillery, for a simple hand shake.he is not ready to be president.the media also likes to keep sturing the pot, so be fooled .i noticed the media does not make cheap shots at obama, has this country gotten so bad that no one dares to tell the true story on obama, out of fear being acused of being a racest.
its like he has a special cant touch me attitude.he does not talk to the people he talks down to the people.he should just man up and stop crying over his bruses.

To Marie...I don't think we Obama supporters are bashing Clinton at all. We are simply stating the truth.

There is nothing that the Clinton's won't stoop to in this campaign. They have proven it time and time again. There are no bounds to their ruthless campaigning...specifically those things you are saying we shouldn't make posts about. As for personal attacks...well Billy and Hillary kind of have the corner on those now don't they. Besides, I saw the horrible comments (racists comments) coming from Clinton backers after the South Carolina election. I would be asking myself if that is the type of countrymen/women I want to align myself with.

I'm sure you are frusterated. Obama has been receiving one endorsement after another and praise from a former president in good national and international standing like Carter. The last good thing that happened to Hillary was her artifical "win" in Flordia.

Maybe we bloggers need to stick to expressing our opinions about the candidates.

True Independent:
Since you say – "Remember one thing, the independents will decide the general election"
Then I want to Thank You for giving us G.W. Bush for 8 years!!

Voting for Obama would be like making that mistake all over again...No Thanks!

Go Hillary!

Hey has anyone noticed that since the race issue was brought out by the media that Obama has been keeping it going. Take a look behind him when he is speaking. They are filling the seats directly behind him with white folks. I never thought I'd see the day where white folks were used as tokens. But sure enough...

Obama only HOPES it's John McCain because he knows that's the only republican he can win against. Can't wait to see what he has to say when Mitt gets the nomination.

GO MITT!

I hope and pray that people see clearly the choice we have:

If Clinton is the nominee, only two outcomes are possible:

ONE: The democrats LOSE because Hillary is a divisive figure that doesn't even pretend to try and unite a bleeding, divided country. She has alienated her own base, and will NEVER, EVER attract Independents or Republicans to vote for her.

TWO: The democrats win, and we have four more years of the same old, same old, SAME OLD WASHINGTON. When Edwards asked her if she would have lobbyists working in the White House, SHE REFUSED TO ANSWER. In fact, I have never heard her answer a single question directly.

If Obama is the nominee, we have a real chance at bringing a bitterly divided country together, getting things done, by working WITH people of all parties, all faiths, and all people. Obama is a truly inspirational, intelligent, and highly qualified man to take our country in a new direction.

I ask that people take a closer look at Obama.

Turn the page. Obama 08

Hey ABC.....
The "NO one here cares what you think!" It’s what got you into the mess your in!

I sure hope Barack doesn't take that stand! But who can tell throw, he never really commits to anything!

Here’s hoping that we see a Hillary White House.

Obama can reverse the world hatred of Americans and clean up the mess the Bush man has made. Hillary isnt good president material. She will be cold and arrogant and her foreign policy/relations will be far worse than the Bush man's. American will become more of a terrorist target than it is already. Hilary cannot handle the kind of power that comes with the presidency, she wont be able to resist crushing those she percieves as her enemies and she will do so without diplomacy, like the bush man. I could not help but get the impression from a recent interview where she was asked if her husband would continue to campaign for her, that she was sending him a warning saying I have helped you get what you want and you had better stay and help me. Hillary is always on the defence. I wonder why

Bush-Clinton-Bush-HilaryClinton-JeffBush-ChelseaClinton-Bush'sDaughter-Chelsea'sSon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone but these two families please!!!!!!

to ABC, as an American, I think it's really naive to think that the opinions of our neighbors and the rest of the world doesn't matter here. If that were the case, we wouldn't need a president with a strong foreign policy. we're in a very interesting situation right now where the entire world is holding their breath, waiting to see whom we elect into office now. They've been directly impacted by the policies of the Bush machine and it's very important to the rest of the world that we get away from that sort of Government. So perhaps it would behoove you to be a little less rude, a little more wordly, and perhaps even just be quiet. Your comments make the rest of us look bad.

Moses Adelante, NYC January 30, 2008 2:55 pm ET

OBAMA VIOLATED A SET AGREEMENT TO RUN ADS IN FLORIDA. HE RAN TELEVISION ADS IN FLORIDA. HILLARY AND EDWARDS DID NOT.

HE IS A LIAR. DON’T DRINK THE KOOL-AID.

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!
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Hillary did not do nothing but sit in her rocking chair?

Obama 08

There are and have been a lot of women who are leaders of their country. It's now our turn. Would rather have Hillary in charge; someone who votes on what she believes, and strong enough to change her views when correct information is given.

Why should I trust someone who just "shows up" but doesn't use their voice? And then blames the "others" for a wrong decision??? Obama needs to grow up in the political world with more experience under his belt. then he can sit in the White House.

Until then...........it's Hillary!!!

at least Hillary tries to work with the other side.

i thought Sen. Obama was going to forge bipartisanship. at least thats what he's always saying with all those nice sounding speeches..

whats the deal?

i dont think he's wise enough to know you have to make certain choices to work with the other side to get things done. uh, i meant to say make change. at least thats the less intelligent way of saying getting new things done..

I wish Obama would give us details about his plan. He keeps saying he has a plan but doesn't give us details! My 83 year old mother-in-law told me Nixon said he had a plan too, but it never materialized! I was undecided between Obama and Clinton, but now I know I will vote for Clinton unless I hear details about Obama's plan.

Ohh... that's right. Obama can spew all kinds of hatred and names, but Hillary can't because then she's a "racist".

Watch now Clinton defend herself and Obama complain about it, calling Kennedy, Clyburn, and Ophra to his rescue.

OBAMA SURE CAN TWIST AND SPIN. HILLARY CLINTON IS NOTHING LIKE JOHN MCCAIN AND THEY SURE DO NOT SHARE THE SAME RESOLUTIONS TO THE WAR IN IRAQ. HILLARY CLINTON HAS SAID SHE WILL START BRINGING OUR TROOPS HOME SAFELY AS SOON AS SHE TAKES OFFICE. JOHN MCCAIN SAYS WE WILL BE IN IRAQ ANOTHER 10, 20, 30 YEARS. HOW IS THAT THE SAME POSITION OBAMA?? TALK ABOUT SAYING ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED. I DISLIKE THIS MAN MORE EVERY DAY! THERE IS SOMETHING VERY, VERY SUSPECIOUS ABOUT HIS SUDDEN RISE IN POLITICS. VERY SUSPECIOUS!! SCARY EVEN! BEWARE PEOPLE!

What is the difference between Hillary and McCain??

Taxes, no
Immigration, no
War, no
Wire tapping, no

Oh yeah!, a lying, cheating, double dealing spouse!!

It is clear that Hillary is the front runner, the national polls show that she can beat Mr. Obama in the prelim and McCain in the election. Next week on super Tuesday, we will all need to join each other democratically so that we can win with a Democratic President. I predict she will do a great job!

Signed,

Democrats need to join together to win!

moses your are a joke or a hilary flunky, he ran a national add on cnn not in florida and if you did not have cable you did not see so laugh on that and wake up your self .your not voting for hillary your voting for that impeached guy oh yea bill i didn't touch that women clinton lmao

Not one word of what Obama said today was misleading, he was simply articulating the differences between himself and Hillary, which is what any good candidate should be doing. If he were taking a page out of Hillary's book, he'd be starting whisper campaigns about Hillary on a personal level and taking her quotes entirely out of context to mislead the people who read them.

Hillary voted to authorize the war in Iraq. Thats a fact.

Hillary voted to label the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, when the stated position of the US is that the president can combat terrorist organizations with military force. That, to any unbiased observer, is a tacit approval given to Bush of all people to attack Iran should he desire to do so. Fact.

She also argued for certain types of "enhanced interrogation techniques" such as waterboarding to be allowed, but now says that she was always against torture. She gets away with this because "enhanced interrogation techniques" are defined differently than "torture." Call me crazy, but I'm going to have to defer to McCain on what exactly constitutes torture; this is one of those things where his "experience" is a factor in my decision. He experienced being tortured. Hillary just tortures us with her candidacy.

To Dave C in NJ. Would you have even heard of Bill if it weren't for Hillary?? Maybe it's the other way around. She did more in that White House than people realize. She was practically his VP. On the downside, he will be hers.

Do you think it's a coincidence that high-profile members endorse Obama: Kennedys, soon to be former democratic nominee John Edwards, Former President Carter (basically), Toni Morrison and a slew of others.

It's funny how Clinton supporters are always awesomely cynical when downplaying a message of hope and unity. Do you really believe the playground buddies of McCain and Hilary will be a good match for the Democrats?

Hillary, all and all, is a horrible person. Why do you think she has a cult-following of Hillary haters? And please don't waste my time by saying she is a women. Would you even know of her if it wasn't it for her husband? There's something inherently wrong with that fact in itself, open your eyes and believe.

Senator Clinton has no vision for a new and positive direction for this country. She has lost the "eye of the tiger" and has become a cynical machine politician. It's time for some new blood.

I was an Edwards supporter and I am deeply saddened by his departure. I have reservations about Obama's chances in a general election. Let's face it, the South is still in the "Confederacy". I just don't think they have ever accepted that loss.

Obama doesn't have a chance in hades down there! Just look at the Florida results.

Toronto Girl. No I am sorry you can not vote in America just as I am sure I can not come up there and vote.

I am confused by the Hillary supporters especially from other locals. Do we really not remember the 90's? Does anyone believed that she is not just as hated today? Do we remember when the political process was bogged down in Clinton hunting rather than meaningful change? I voted for Bill 2 times however I disagreed with him on Nafta then and truly, strongly, forcefully disagree now. And if we are going to discuss policy than I would like to know why she still supports it and why her supporters think it is good? I would also like her to sack up and say yeah I voted for Iraq I was wrong and I will never do it again. Instead she has used three very pathetic stories all different from one another on why that vote was not her fault. If my party nominates her they have thrown in the towel and really and truly do not want to win.

To imply Hillary is like John Mc Cain just shows how uninformed he is– is that the best he can do. Just what are you going to do? This is the same rude man that snubed her and then said he was talking to Claire [ she is backing him and would lie for him to get him out of a jam]. He was clapping and looking at the floor, when I speak to some one I look at them, not at the floor. Great job in Fla. Hillary, and it will count you can bet on it. Hillary 08.

Obama has not explained or backed any of the issues. I want to hear about the issues and how they are going to deal with them. You say that if clinton wins the nomination will be giving the pres. to the republicans. Open your eyes they already have it. Obama lacks expenrience and dedication, clinton has too many people that don't like her for whatever reason, and all the democrats are chosing sides like if this is a popularity contest. The democrats have nobody to blame but themselves because instead of allowing the election to ride its course and the american people make the choice they are fighting among eachother. Yes, the republicans will win because the democrats feel they no way of loosing. But if the american people voted pres. bush twice they are not ready for change but a strong leader that will make decisions and lead this great country to economic growth and deal with Iraq with great skill. Obama is not ready. If he's scared about what the clintons are playing politics just wait until the republicans get a hold of him. America it's you choice your vote.

What changes, you can dream about changes – But it very hard and practically impossible – Still CNN gives more press to Obama than Clinton

The same old petty stuff. Obamha, I think, is feeling the heat. I think he doubts he will win now. He does not do too good at the debate thing. You can see him getting nervous, and he knows Hillary debates better then anyone i have seen in a loooong time. With Edwards out, this makes it even more amazing. Letsw hope they dont get crazy with fear. Tomorrow is like MY superbowl, and my bet is on the pro, Madame President.

Obama. Change the World.

In the event of a McCain nomination, Hillary would be the answer, Republicans are praying for. No one else can energize them from the current plight and come together and actually have a real shot at the White House!

I hope & pray, the Democrats wake up to this stark reality and grab this historic opportunity to usher in real change and bring in dynamic leadership & a new direction to this great nation of ours.

Barack Obama is the only one, among the remaining 4 from either party, who could inspire us and lead a whole new generation to a better tomorrow. Hope & faith could move mountains!

Let me first start off by saying that I am 100% in support of Hillary Clinton. Past votes, no matter what they were for, should not be factored into Hillary Clinton's capabilities to be the commander in chief for the next four years. Notice, in this political ticker update, Obama made a stab at Clinton's vote for the Iraq war in 2002. Where was OBAMA in 2002? Oh, that's right, no one had ever even heard of him. He hasn't, and if he has, barely, been a US Senator for three years, and his habitual attacks on his rival candidate show his immaturity as far as politics is concerned.
In a recent Democratic debate, Senators Edwards and Clinton pointed out that Obama had voted "present" on over one hundred bills and/or laws throughout his tenure as a US Senator. He voted "present" on the issue of banning sex shops within so many miles of public schools. I would much rather vote for a candidate that will be progressive in the White House than vote for one who will just sit in the Oval Office and be "present" on some of the most pressing issues our country is facing.
I think that it is becoming blatantly obvious to the American public that Obama's attacks on the Clinton's are getting pretty old.

It beggars belief that an inexperienced single term senator who never served his country would seek to criticise McCain on the issue of torture.

Houston, we have a problem!!!

Once again Obama twisted and misrepresented Clinton's words and stance for political gain and no one is focusing on it!

Is the media again going to follow Obama's direction and not call him out on it to the world like they have against the Clinton's?

Isn't the Media going to focus in on Obama's stance of no negativity in his campaign, yet he does so often and yet no one says a word about it!

The bias is becoming so rediculous it is becoming a real oasis and it is no wonder John Edwards called it quits today!

Can anyone say exactly what change Obama will bring to the old ways of Washington. I have heard a lot about Obama being the candidate of change, but I am not sure what that change is going to be.

"It is time for new leadership that understands that the way to win a debate with John McCain or any Republican who is nominated is not by nominating someone who agreed with him on voting for the war in Iraq," Obama said, taking a swipe at Clinton's 2002 vote in favor of the Iraq war resolution.

To: Negro Obama (yes I am saying it b/c it is a black thing since I am black and the media keeps on talking about). How about you focus on winning your democratic debates before taking jabs at other people?. Just because you speak change and hyperbole (e.g. form only) and not get more specific on issues within the debate does not make you a great debater. Great debaters give FACTS not just rhetoric and analogy to win debates. You make great speeches, but you are not a great debater. Focus on that right now. Plus remember, Kerry was a great debater, but still lost. So, please stay humble and work on your opponent at hand. Get more specific with your FACTS and message so you can speak to the 22 states who have voters who will make their choice/voices heard on Feb. 5th. Clinton can STILL win this thing even though you have endorsements from Kennedy, Kerry and other aloof politicians.

Toronto Girl
No one here cares what you think. You can't vote here, you don't live hear and we don't care what you think. Stick to your own country. If we needed your input we ask for it.
That being said, it looks like Barack is having a good day. He is discussing policy and not attacking personally.
You go Obama

Obama the sore loser,
Who is listening to you anyway (oh yeah of course those kids that you have brainwashed successfully; not us the thinking people).
You'd be a lot more interesting if you had just a tenth of Hillary's intelligence.
Get ready to be outsmarted (as always) by Hillary again tomorrow in the debate.
And prepare your political graveyard for Feb 5th.

Hillary speaks about her experience and the public laps it up without checking any of the facts. The experience she now touts in Healthcare while Bill was in office, ended in absolute disaster... this is a fact;

"Thousands of pages have been written about the Clintons' ill-fated effort to provide universal health-insurance coverage: how Hillary Clinton, as head of her husband's health care task force, designed an overly complicated plan in secret; how she demonized her opponents, and even her potential allies. But once the plan was threatened with defeat, Clinton made another, perhaps even more consequential decision: not to compromise with any of the alternative proposals that would have provided less-than-universal coverage. In his memoir, President Clinton called his decision not to intervene and accept one of the compromise plans a mistake."

IT is the same 30 yrs experience that guided her decision to vote for a war with Iraq that was based on lies, and is costing the American people money we dont have, not to mention all the lives lost.

At the same time, a Senator form ILL. who they claim has no experience had enough insight and understanding to KNOW that this was NOT a war in which we should engage.

So I ask the question, what good is all this experience Hillary has if she is still using BAD JUDGMENT to make BAD DECISIONS ?????
Experience doesn't necessarily teach wisdom and it sure doesn't bestow insight....

At this point, I'll take good old common sense over Hillary's experience.

Thank's Dave C .. I am wondering the same thing.. do we count 8 years as wife in that,. I think many of the Hillary supporters use that as code for noting being bold enough to chose a new course. Or worst, doubt the capabilities of a man you is smart., educated and has a message that speaks to the heart..and who happens to be black..

OBAMA in 08

America badly needs to move in a different direction, an obama candidacy will just be the start, along a long road to healing in this country, vote obama the best to take on mccain!

For the first time the rest of the world is interest in American presidential Election. There are debates about the candidatesin living rooms and around the water coolers. I live in Canada I am now watching CNN everyday for all the latest political news. The reason for this is OBAMA.
He is the most dynamic and interested Candidate since JFK.
GOOD LUCK OBAMA. We are cheering and praying for you in Canada.
CAN Canadians VOTE ?

If Hillary gets the nomination, McCain will be our new President. If Obama gets the nod, he will be our new President.

Keep this in mind on Feb 5 when you vote!

You all are too obvious. Remember one thing, the independents will decide the general election. And Hillary is too polarizing to get the independents against McCain. If you're a democrat you should go with Obama. And if you're a Republican your best chance is McCain.

I agree that McCain (baring health problems) is pretty set to win the Republican nomination. Personally I like that.
As far as Obama goes, I prefer him over any other Democrat. He has a hard row to hoe but he is the only Democrat that has a chance against McCain. Bill Clinton has been at his backstabbing best regarding "race baiting". John Edwards won the last South Carolina primary and he did not get the Democrat nomination; why then does Bill have to go back to the two Jesse Jackson wins and mention them?
He (to me) is clearly implying that a black man cannot win, either the nomination or the Presidency. I can imagine him now saying ' we can always get the black vote back by running Obama as Vice President. If Obama is as smart as I think he is and Hillary gets the nomination, he should refuse to accept "second place" on a ticket with Hillary. She cannot win the Presidency. Too much hate and distrust about her and Bill. She would do better with Obama, but loosing a general election as a Vice Presidential candidate does not look good on a resume, Ask John Edwards.
Obama (if he does not win the nomination) should wait four years and go for the Presidency again. This would be his best shot at becomming President. As for Hillary in a general election, quite apart from what I have already said, the black vote is liable to stay home because of Bill's race baiting, and Hillary will probably get creamed in the general election.

Gene

OH MY.. have to add a PS...this guy doesn't attack he is 99and 100% pure. Didn't you all know that. Jabbing Clinton. Darn before the end of the day his ecume group will have Clinton being the one jabbing him.

Wait a minute...when Hillary was voting on Iran, where was Barack Hussein Obama? Oh, that's right, he didn't bother to show up to vote. Talk about hypocrisy.

It's so easy to criticize everybody's else's positions when you're too weak to take a stand either way. Obama's figured out the way to be popular: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.

As a fellow democrat from Illinois, it is time that not only our state but the rest of the nation take into account that this election is about getting our troops out of Iraq and finish the job in Afganistan, protect the economy and finally get a true health plan for all of our citizens, the rich and the poor alike. to truly get this work done it will take the experience of Hillery Clinton to accomplish this and much more for this great nation. As far as for Obama, he needs to accept the fact he is not ready and needs to work for improving things in his senate position.

Obama couldn't seal a river full of poop, and him on the Titinac, he'd still sink!

Hillary for Presidnet

Obama needs babysitters to run his campaign. I thought he is a leader who will stand up for his own rights, especially from a woman. The Kennedy endorsement was a mistake, BIG MISTAKE.

How does pointing out Clinton's votes amount to an attack. She did vote to authorize the war. It's a fact, not an attack. Why is CNN trying to spin the story that way?

I was once an enthusiastic support of Barak Obama. Several things he has said made me shake my head. Last night was the straw that broke this voter's back.

1.7 million dems voted in Florida last night and while there aren't delegates to be given, I can't agree with him that it was "nothing."

Obama was "working" instead of voting on this important issue. Of course, you mean he was a a big dollar fundraiser.

Ooops, you forgot to mention that.

I dare say Obama won't be "weeping" to make himself seem more human. How many false attack adds is one to bear without fighting back? Watch the debate tomorrow night – now that Edwards isn't there it will be an even one on one match. Hillary might be a better debater, but Obama has the better ideas for 2008.

Dave C, you are so right, Hillary thought she was just goingto ride on Bill's wings and get the nomination like gold on a silver platter, i have asked the same questions but dont get any answers,if Hillary can run from her husband's experience then Laura Bush will be prsident soon. i have no problem with a woman running but have problems with one that runs one her husband's exerience, she should have made her ownfoundation and rode on it. if the system is according to her then anyone that becomes president will get their husband, wife , kids and family to run on their experience. It will Jeb bush, chelsea Clinton, jenna bush et al......give us a break.
the clintons never thought anything could come in their way and thought the nomination was guaranteed for them until obama cam around thats why they hate him so much, but he is here to stay

If Barack is smart he would make friends with the Clintons. We need to briong back the days when the economy was at it's best. When Bill was in the White House we had a balanced budget and jobs were being made rigt here in the US. Under the current administration we see jobs going over seas and Hillary will not let that happen on her watch. So if Barack wants to go to Washington he better get on the coat tail of the next American President Hillary Clinton. She is our HOPE!

Barack Obama as this nations leader is our only hope for the future, otherwise with Hillary Clinton or John McCain, its back to the same old Washingtion politics as usual. I am hopeful that the American people will recognize the leadership potential in Barack Obama and support him on his journey to the White House. With Barack Obama leading this country perhaps we as a nation can begin feeling good about ourselves again.

Independent Voter,
An old story is still a true story. Isn't it?
You guys find all kinds of excuses to vote for the Clintons, no matter how ridiculous!

You know, while I have been favoring Hillary in the primary, I have had a lot of respect and liking for Obama. But that was then and after the remarks he made today – respect is gone. What seriously disingenuous remarks to make about her, while completely playing the game he claims to be above.

Give me a break. I'll take Hillary any day – we know where we stand with her and I trust that she will get things DONE – not just talk about it.

*shaking head*

Toronto Girl, please go away. Your comments make absolutely no sense whatsoever. And No, you cannot vote here. period

If Hillary gets the nomintion, I will, for the very first time, vote Republican.

Hillary Clinton = Democratic Backstabber. She promises to remove herself from the Michigan ballot, then puts her name on at the last minute. Promises not to campaign in Florida, and then shows up for several "private" fundraisers in Florida – making public statements and campaigning to seat the Florida delegates.

As a conservative ... I hope the deceit, lies, and morally corrupt campaign run by the Clintons DOES win the nomination. It will be a sure victory for Conservatives in November!

The problem is that people HATE Hillary trust me and if she win the nomination, we will lose the White House. (Democrates)

Obama you have to go with him................

To the Toronto girl: No, you may not vote. You are Canadian. You can't spell either. Stick to French. That way none of us ignorant, mono lingual Americans will be able to understand the drivel you are typing. Au revoir!

This is to all voters, please don not vote for someone who is charismatic or is very nice person that you can relate to, or someone you can have beer with, we had this experience in last two elections, let's learn from our past and not to vote based on the moment of what that cadidate says or did, we need someone who is smart, experinece, with a clear and specific plan s for future and caring person to run our country.

I agree with the Toronto girl, I am also a Canadian, I haven't seen anything so foolish in my life..People would have to be Crazy to Vote for Obama. He has no experience and I don't think the other World leaders would take him seriously!! Obama Who?? I admire Hillary Clinton ,she has a mind of her own and will stand up and not give up for what she beleives in .. I could not Imagine living in a country were you are sick and are turned away because you have no health insurance, I feel proud to be a Canadian, one less thing to have to worry about!!

O'bama, it is time for you to stop riding on you voted against the Irag war, enough already, Do you think that voting against the irag war and yet voting to fund it will get you nominated, well let me tell you, you need to start addressing the issues that voters want to hear, economy, health insurance etc. you always escape those issues, by giving those I have a dream speeches, because you are very very weak
when it comes to the issues, it shows during the debates. You can't win on attacking Senator Clinton, because you have no experience, and you talk about the AUDACITY of hope. AUDACITY IS THE CORRECT WORD TO USE FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT AND HAVE NOT SERVED IN A WAR OR HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP THIS COUNTRY, YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE SENATE FOR ONLY ONE YEAR, AND HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING BUT LOOK FOR A WAY TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT, WHAT NERVE YOU HAVE TO THINK BECAUSE YOU KNOW OPRAH WINDREY PERSONALLY, THAT THIS WILL HELP YOU, THE AMERICAN VOTERS WILL SEE THROUGH THAT, THEY WILL SAY YEAH YOU KNOW OPRAH, AND YOU ALSO KNOW TONY REZKO, THE INDICTED SLUMLORD OF INNER CITY CHICAGO.

There is a typo in your article. It reads "he" where is should say "she" in the paragraph about torture.

Recent Rasmussen polls show Hillary with 51% unfavorables vs. McCain's 43%. Thus far, Obama has soundly beat her among Independents and Republicans in every contested primary/caucus. McCain has routinely gained support from Independents too.

So if OVER HALF THE COUNTRY does not like Hillary and McCain garners Ind support, how could Hillary possibly beat him? Answer: she can't. A vote for Hillary is 4 more years of a Rep in the White House and as many as 3 liberal Supreme Court Justices replaced by 3 more Conservatives. Hillary supporters: RETHINK YOUR POSITIONS.

I hate to state the obvious.... but race is indeed a factor.

Those with "Party crossover" have typically been African-American for Obama. Last time I checked this was a minority group. Meaning African-American voters are outnumbered by white voters. Bambi has the backing of the financial secure democrats or "bourgeois bohemians". Hilldog has the support of low-income, poorly insured.

BUT REGARDLESS............

Hillary will have difficulty getting elected because she is a woman.

Bambi will have trouble getting elected because he is not completely white.

I doubt either will. CNN is using your attention now to get ratings not report the real news.

Wake up democrats, stand together.

Barak vs. John will give voters a clear choice.

Hillary vs. John will give voters a choice between a sleazy huckster and an honest man.

The Illinois senator implied that he "actually differed with McCain by arguing for exceptions for torture before changing positions when the politics of the moment changed."

Attention CNN:

This is worded improperly!!

DAVE C – N.J. – With the exception of the question: How does Hillary have 35 yrs experience, none of your questions are worth even debating with you.

If you've bothered to read ANYTHING positive about Hillary Clinton you would know that the 35 years experience is referring to her dedication/fight (since college) for children's issues/education, human rights, women's rights, healthcare, etc. etc. All of these issues combined with what she's achieved while in politics, including what she's absorbed from her husbands political career makes her they most qualified, no matter how much you can't admit it. No matter how much you want to debate the fact that it makes no difference her husband was in politics and that she didn't learn anything, you're wrong! She's also done a very good job as senetor of NY for the last 7 + years as well. It's not even worth continuing to try and reason with someone like you because you'll never understand anyway.

Just admit it already that you're just another man who is threatened by an intelligent/strong/capable woman having power. It makes you feel better to pick her apart. You are most likely the one with the issue(s) not her.

Obama, is this the best you've got? Why are you attacking Sen.Clinton? Is it because you are so lacking in specifics, substance, detail and experience that you are attempting to distract the voters? Keep on trying because America sees the real and unlike South Carolina we will get it right. I know my state New Jersey will show South Carolina how choosing a candidate is really done! I like the results from Florida. The results speak volume of what is to come.

Stop acting the fine gentlewoman from New York and talk about yourself, your dealings with REZKO, you being a house at $300,000 below asking price from REKCO and how you claim you only worked 5hours for him. In addition, talk about your "present votes" and why you chose to inject race into the South Carolina primary by telling the voters they have been "hoodwinked, bamboozled, been had and about okie dokie and so on". Those terms were used by Malcom X during racial uprisings. For the record I am a 25 year old Black male and a BIG fan of Malcom X. Another FYI, not all Blacks will be voting for the man without a plan Obama. Some of us know how to exercise critical thinking and apply logics. Some of us will be going for Sen. Clinton on Super Tuesday!

I would like to make an appeal to any fellow democrats that are listening:

Republicans WANT Hillary to run because they have a book as long as the Great Wall of China to use against her. The best Republican argument against Obama is that he is a liberal and inexperienced. PLEASE do not give the Republicans another presidency.

If Obama becomes president, imagine how he'll respond when his ideas are shot down by Congress. For one thing, he'll never admit to any wrong, will NEVER change his mind, and in a nutshell, will make George W. Bush look like a wind-blown feather. He cannot accept any type of criticism for his actions. Look at all his excuses when he purposely and literally turned his back on Senator Clinton. Every day, he gets more and more arrogant and defensive at the mere hint that he did something in opposition to polite society acceptance . According to him, he never misspeaks. If he does, his excuses are similar to "Somebody made me do it." This man just NEVER makes a mistake. Even his whining and pouting are due to someone else, not the perfect one! And if all else fails, one of his surrogates or the media will call in the race thing. Did anyone ever call him on his remark that he'd have to watch Bill Clinton dance before claiming him as a brother. That, to me, comes across much more as a racial remark than anything we've heard so far. Oh, did anyone call Jimmy Carter racist when he compared Obama to Martha Luther King today. I find it troubling when Mrs. Schlossberg compares him with her father, who neither she nor him ever really knew, but MLK ?

As far as Hillary changing her mind on voting for the Iraq war, we've seen what it's like to have someone in office who was never willing to do that. Hillary has many redeeming facets to her life, and it's time people step back from the anointment of this person who seems to have no record at all. It seems he has nothing in his voting record except this one thing, which he's beaten to death. We all understand the Iraq WMD. But I dare say, Hillary Clinton didn't make the mistake. George Bush and his war hawks did. Let's all beware of electing someone because of their looks or their words. And for goodness sake, let's forget that Hillary is a woman who shouldn't hold the office of president. Look at Margaret Thatcher of England, and now, the president of Germany. Now that would be a change, Senator Obama!

Would Obama like some Cheese to go with his Whine?
It looks to me as if Hillary sent him reeling in the last debate/Argument they had. Now he seems more focused on attacking Hillary these days than "Inspiring" the Nation.

Yes he did snub her at the State of the Union Address...That seemed quite obvious to me. He can spin it anyway he wants. I'll take it as a snub.

Also as other candidates come out of these primary races. They take a few moments to congratulate each other on their campaign. Every one of them except for Obama. Unless I missed one somewhere.

For me his "inspiration" has faded and his true colors are comming out. If he can't handle a few jabs from Senator Clinton, How can he possibly handle the hard punches as president?

GO HILLARY!

Oh yeah, this guy is a great uniter. He can't even stop bickering with someone from his own party and he's supposed to work well with Republicans?

Obama, voting for the war is in the past, I thought you said you are for the future.

Please tell me and my family about how to get us out of Iraq,
the Mortgage crisis,
the economy, education, Security
Health Insurance for the men and women in the main street of America...

Leave Hillary Clinton alone...when she hits back at you will start to cry like a baby...enough of the fight. You have divided the democratic party since your bid for the Presidency than you met it.

Well Dave...fresh out of college she began working for childrens rights. Yes, being First Lady does count. Look at the impact First Ladies have had on our society. Are you another man who can not stand the thought of an intelligent woman in the White House? I like Obama, but if you really stand for changing the status qou, then elect a woman!!!

IF EDWARDS HAD SAID WHAT HE SAID IN HIS BOWING OUT TODAY... HE WOULD STILL BE IN CONTENTION

Hillary is a micromanager with book smarts, but lacks political skills. Without Bill, she is nothing.

To Dave C of New Jersey,

Rather then going over her total history go to her Wipeka page and read about all she has done. It is VERY impressive. I think her being the first lady has allowed her to get a feel for national politics, which in turn heloed her in deciding to run for Senate. YES, she would be in this race, with or without Bill. She is an idependent, intelligent woman who can make her own mind up. She has championed many causes on her own and she will continue to do so. I wish EVERYONE would stop and think and allow her to have her own mind and quit the comparison to her husband. How about Hillary having deciding that she would be a great President and running for that office, just like every other candidate out there who thinks the same way. So Dave C, you dared I answered and I hope you are not sexist and think a woman is not capable of doing a great thing on her own!

Good for you Barack,

Hillary is fine woman but she will say whatever it takes to get where she wants to go.

This is about the AMERICAN PEOPLE!

IS HE SIDING WITH THE REPUBLICANS AGAIN....? BOY THIS GUY IS SOMETHING ELSE.... HE LOST MY VOTE A LONG TIME AGO BUT I FEEL STRONGER ABOUT MY DECISION EVERYTIME HE OPENS HIS MOUTH.

Obama is the one, old, young, black, white, asian, hispanic: I'm tired of people being afraid of change, and asking for one; Change is what makes this country so wonderful and diverse. Hillary stands for the old ways, she has no vision, she doesn't have 35 years of experience and if she did, doing what? 35 Years of the same old stuff in Washington stuff? How is that an accomplishment??? Wake up people, Obama is our future!!!!

Dave C., I've been asking myself the same question. She's obviously counting everything she's done since graduating law school in the early 70's. Not that she shouldn't. But technically, she has less experience in public elected office than Obama.

What has Hillary done in the last 35 years or even as a Senator as NY? Can anyone explain?

We need someone positive. Someone progressive. Someone who will think before they do anything. So far in the last 10 years or so, I have not seen anyone. For the first time, I am seeing it. I support Obama and I really hope everyone catches the same vision and support him as well. No more old politics. Sick of it. Seriously sick of it.

Obama for change.

Joe, before accusing Obama of not voting, pleas educate yourself on what a vote for "present" means in Illinois.

The "present" vote in Illinois is sometimes cast by state lawmakers with a conflict of interest who would rather not weigh in on an issue. Other times, members use the option to object to certain parts of a bill, even though they may agree with its overall purpose.

"The 'present' vote is used, especially by more thoughtful legislators, not as a means of avoiding taking a position on an issue, but as a means of signaling concerns about an issue," said state Rep. John Fritchey (D), an Obama supporter.

Is there a "Joe Camel" quality to Barack?

Obama is so pathetic.

TO TORONTO GIRL: No, Canadians can't vote in American elections. But as for your wishing you were an American, don't worry because if Hillary wins the election Canada will look like America.

"Voting records don't make great presidents. Great leaders do."

Hillary needs to quit hiding behind Bill and show she can lead if she wants the nomination. I don't think she can, or else we would have already seen glimpses of it by now.

Barack Obama is leading in the race because he is showing us that he is a leader.

Time for change! Go America! Go Obama!

Finally CNN has allowed some positive comments on the Clinton's.

Hillary you rock!!!!!

Hillary 2008/2012

Souly

The Cry baby plan is more in line with Congress plan. Hillary initial plan was first to arrive. He plan was wrong. It did not offer rebates checks. Obama's did!

Read up on it.

She is not ready from day one.

Spin on, as you may. Check the Facts

Obama 08,

Obama has missed more votes than he's made...Saying nasty things about Hillary only makes him more likely to lose...
Hope to see John Edwards endorse Hillary in the near future. She has defended children for 35 years...
Obama has no record.
Clinton/Richardson vs McCain/?

We as a nation need to move on from electing dynasties.

If he doesnt draw sharp disticntions, you all complain, if he does, you still complain. Keep your peace and tender your vote. Clinton has poeple behind her, Obama has a movement and every darn person in the US knows that. You make your choice. One thing is for sure. hillary being the nominee gaurantees McCain in the white house and even the dems know it. Dems have not been in the white house more that twice for the past forty years, because they stupidly hand over to the republicans. That clearly shows division. Now you have Obama who can seal the deal and you all still talk jibbersih. I wonder who last you as a person inspired. All america was built on was hope aspirations and diversity. Everything else has followed.

To all Hillary Clinton Supporters Let Me show you the future you want to advocate:

President George Bush- President Bill Clinton- President George Bush- President Hillary Clinton- President Laura Bush- President Roger Clinton-President Jeb Bush- President Chelsea Clinton- President William Bush-
President whoever else Clinton- President whoever else Bush and so on and so on.

Way to kill the Hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's no surprise that the Clintonites are just as nasty as those that they place upon their pedestal.

Independents are the swing vote, and an overwhlming majoirity will not vote for Clinton. It's as simple as that.

They both jab at each other. It's part of the game. However, I would like to see obama rise above playing " you got the goodies".

he has a higher democratic rating then she does....she is more middle of the road and can compete there. Second, what ever happened to crossing party lines there fellow. This guy bothers me and I will vote for anyone but him.

I hope people take notice that Obama is consistently bashing Hillary yet she can handle it without pouting, snubbing, playing the race card etc. Obama can certainly bash her on her vote for Iraq yet he wasn't even capable of voting on that issue. It seems easy to voice disapproval now. This is something that seriously bothers me about Obama. Someone please explain why he has voted present so many times vs. making a decision????? Then he turns around and criticizes those that do vote yes or no. Annoying. He is sounding more and more like a spoiled brat.

McCain and Clinton do have some things they agree upon. That is not a bad thing. It is high time the GOP and Dems start finding some common ground. That to me shows that Hillary can win the general election. Obama voicing that he will be the uniter yet negatively points out that a GOP and DEM can find common ground. What a joke!

January 30, 2008 3:42 pm ET
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I wish CNN (Obama's mouthpiece) will post my comment! CNN, America knows what you are up to! We all know you are trying to steal the election from the people by giving false information and by misleading ! We know the ditry tricks (Bush 2000 and 2004). We know you are Anti-Hillary! It doesn't matter though because we vote and you can't change our vote! POST MY COMMENT in support of Sen. Clinton!
Joe, I agree with you. This Obama guy is really something. He has a pattern of voting "present" and now criticize Hillary for taking a stand, although I disagree with her vote. Someting to note, he has started with the negative campaign AGAIN! Hillary is not attacking him and neither is Bill.
Obama camp has realized that they are GOING DOWN and they have to attack Hillary before Super Tuesday. This is disgusting. I just wish Hillary will keep talking about the issues. Obama has no record to run on and is a joke. He lacks substance and depth. Florida voters got it right and we will see that America will get it right come Super Tuesday!
He is the candidate who has been talking about "hope" and "change" and being a uniter. Give me a break! Hillary has worked with republicans and have co-sponsored bills with them. You are now attacking her and you are supposed to represent "change" and unity
I'm sorry my "brotha" this New Jersey resident and Black male is going all the way for Hillary !

You pretend like you are completely ignorant, Dave C – N.J. All the good Hillary has done for this country is undeniable and can be found all over the internet and in countless books. I do not have the time to rehash all of it for you right now.

And don't you dare imply that Bill got her everywhere she is today. She was the first student to give the commencement address at Wellesley College, and that was before she met Bill. She devoted herself to helping the less financially fortunate before she even became a teenager. She also got into Yale Law School on her own, before she met Bill, and she worked her way up to being very well recognized. Her peers thought she would be the President, not Bill. SHE was elected to the Board of Yale Law Review Editors and Social Action. SHE was nominated by Pres. Carter to the board of the Legal Services Corporation. SHE wrote national bestsellers. SHE went to Ireland to reconcile the Protestant and Catholic women. SHE has had countless achievements ALL ON HER OWN. To suggest otherwise is wrong.

This is ridiculous. It's not important to vote – it's important to vote right.

Just because Clinton showed up and cast a vote means jack. She caused the loss of thousands of lives in Iraq and trillions of dollars because she didn't have the backbone to stand up for what's right.

This is Hillary's war too and she's disqaulified from seeking the presidency.

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Joe, I agree with you. This Obama guy is really something. He has a pattern of voting "present" and now criticize Hillary for taking a stand, although I disagree with her vote. Someting to note, he has started with the negative campaign AGAIN! Hillary is not attacking him and neither is Bill.

Obama camp has realized that they are GOING DOWN and they have to attack Hillary before Super Tuesday. This is disgusting. I just wish Hillary will keep talking about the issues. Obama has no record to run on and is a joke. He lacks substance and depth. Florida voters got it right and we will see that America will get it right come Super Tuesday!

He is the candidate who has been talking about "hope" and "change" and being a uniter. Give me a break! Hillary has worked with republicans and have co-sponsored bills with them. You are now attacking her and you are supposed to represent "change" and unity

I'm sorry my "brotha" this New Jersey resident and Black male is going all the way for Hillary !

OK, let's clear this up:

-Obama has never VOTED 'no' on Iraq funding. He never had the burden of being an elected official right after 9/11, and I find it hard to beleive that he would've voted no if he was in office at the time. It's easy to say how you would've voted when you never had to sactually step up.

this man gets under my skin he is always the first one to takes jabs at hillary but when she get back with him ..he goes oh poor me ....please everyone dont let this man in..you will live to regret it..we need someone with experience to lead this country not someone who talks a lot of rehetric ....obama should have been a minister he talks like one.....telling you what you want to hear but shows no reality of the situation
..the kennedy years was war as well.....so he was compared. to kennedy whom was having a affair with marilyn monroe and everyone wants to bash bill..cause they know he will stand up to them and they are scared to have him near the white house again......
a vote for obama is the ens as we know it

Obama says he's the canidate of change, but he really seems to be the candidate of the same old politics of hateful, misleading attacks. Hillary is no better in this regard, but at least has a basic understanding of foreign policy. John Edwards was the Democrats last hope for intelligent political discourse.

I've voted Democrat my entire life but will be voting for John McCain, someone who has proven a willingness to work with both parties and rise above partisan bickering. There's a lot I don't agree with McCain on, but I admire his willingness to take a stand on issues (such as immigration) where his beliefs conflict with a lot of very loud opposing voices. In my opinion, McCain is the only person still running for president who can bring respect back to the office and work to get things done in Washington.

At least Clinton has the guts to stand there and indicate that she made a poor decision. I think the people want's a person that will hold themselves accountable for there actions, not a person that votes present because it's safe or not show up. Is that all you got Obama. Your going to need something alot more then that. Like experience!!! Not represnenting Rezko. Are you done returning all your money received from Rezko????

If you want a person that can speak very well – vote Obama, but if you want a person that backs up her talk with action – vote Clinton. She is a WOMEN that takes pride on the work she has done and want she plans to do for the people of the United States.

Go Clinton 2008!!!!!!!!!!

Obama's main platform seems to be that he is a better choice than Hillary because he hasn't voted the same way that she has voted - failing to mention that he either has not voted at all because he wasn't in office yet or just didn't show up to the vote. Americans should be smart enough to not fall for this - lack of experience should not be a selling point for a candidate.

If Obama wins the nomination, I will vote Republican for the first time in my life. His tactics of constantly bashing his opponents and stretching the truth on important issues such as his voting record is too much like our current president for me to feel comfortable with.

Obama has proven he has enough experience to turn Washington upside down through this campaign. The democratic party is slowly but surely turning their backs to the Clintons and looking to the future.

Obama 08′

Joe,

People just need to get over Obama's voting record and the whole 'present' thing. There are some out there who would make you believe that one must say yay or nay to every bill there is on the planet. Political tact requires a bit more than a simple yes or no.

Yes i agree with you Souly. lets hear what Obama is going to do instead of attacking....
Go Hillary go....

I think voters should always vote for who they think is the best candidate on policy and issues of character. I support Obama for his personal integrity and strong policies.

Having said that, I think Clinton is an incredibly divisive political figure. If she is matched up against McCain, she will lose. Very few Independents and no Republicans would vote for her. The incredible Democratic turnout we've seen is a result of Obama, not Clinton. If Obama is the nominee, he can drive huge turnout, win Independents and some Republicans and bring a Democrat to the White House. I have a lot of respect for McCain's integrity, but I cannot agree on most of his policy positions, including his stance on the war. Obama is the best choice for a win for Democrats and the country in November.

Obama has proven himself as the best presidential choice for democrats and Americaas a whole,come November.Apart from being an Orator, with almost endorsements fro reknowned American groups,and prominent politicians from all over,such as past president Jimmy Carter etc, he has outperformed all the candidates in this race in addressing issues that touch the common American, Healthcare, economy, national security name it. America, Obama is the right choice for you.

It's unfortunate to say if Hilary wins the primary the republicans establisment, with all destructions, desolations and misery they have brought to the country will remain in power for the worst. I don't think she will be able to beat the republican nominee.

Joe

I did not know it took guts to stand for wrong (Hillary for War) She failed to take time to read the fine print.

The guts to stand poise by your position is courage. (not responding to Bush Rants)

As hillary said at a debater " I had to do something"

How about diplomacy first

Then you will win the support of other countries

She is another Bush, She does not beleive in Diplomacy

We owe 1.2 trillion to China, because of the same old policies by the same old status quo.

Joe, I hope you are like most of americans, Wanting change

Obama will not react but respond to the challenges we face.
What is Hillaries Social Security Plan, Have a moritorium.

we need solutions now, Maybe she will change that to look like Obama's plan as well.

Hillary's experience has not help her prevent the misteps mentioned above.

again

Obama proved with his Economic stimulus plan, he is ready from day one.

Hillary is not, Her measage does not transcend Party lines to bring out a united Vote. Check the Stats. Thats not going to win in Nov.

Obama 08

I thought the negative personal attacks were done.

There goes Obama again attacking Hillary. But it would be a no-no if Hillary does the same. Obama displays symptoms of a bullied husband at home who in turn unconsciously takes the abuse on Hillary.

If Obama wants to inspire people, then his place is at the pulpit. If he wants to unite people, I don't remember the last time my neighbor and I had a fight that needs a mediator to bring us together. Where is the "meat" of Obama's policies?
Only a rookie would believe that he can go to Washington and change things in four or eight years. Keep dreaming.........

As senetor, Obama did not do his basic responsibility of voting the voice of the people of United states, but feels comfortable to blame others who voted on the Situation then. Senate rules should be changed to penalize senators who donot vote on key issues

Here is the senate gov. website's data on the Iran vote:

Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 3017 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Statement of Purpose: To express the sense of the Senate regarding Iran.
Vote Counts: YEAs 76
NAYs 22
Not Voting 2

Guess who the ONLY two not voting were!! Obama and McCain.

Bill is smart, but Hillary is smarter and has a colder heart. Soon she will stomp so hard on Obama, he won't know what hit him. And by the time she gets to McCain, her dark political machine will be in overdrive. He doesn't stand a chance.

Poor America. The Clintons have always been a team, and empower each other. They will go down as a team... Anyway, don't feel too anxious that Bill Clinton is about to re-enter the Whitehouse. He was lots fun.

the wording on this article is very poor. It reads as if Obama thinks there should be exceptions to torture, which for what I know, is completely false.

How is everyone still letting Obama get away with claiming he was against the war from the beginning?

1.) He didn't have the opportunity to vote for the war or not. He wasn't in the US Senate at the time.

2.) Though he politically opposed it, he later went on to say that he and Bush's stance on the war was practically the same.

3.) He later voted to fund the war increasingly, just like Clinton.

He attacks Hillary for changing her position on the war – but at least her change was in the right direction. He opposed it at the start, was for it in the middle, and now opposes it at the end. He's just as bad or worse than everything he claims Clinton is.

Joe, thank you for the reminder! It is so ridiculous that Obama criticizes Hillary for her Iran vote when he didn't care to show up!!!! It is plain to see that Obama is running so early in life before he has any sort of major record on which he can be attacked...he takes the soft stances and won't even propose universal health care. Weak. Even Nader agrees with that (although I am soooo frustrated that Nader is considering running and spoiling this again).

Obama, where is this rising above you talk about? Where is this unity? Where are the issues? What will you do for us? I want to focus on the future.

To all Hillary suppoerters.... Poll after poll is showing that Obama has the best chance against McCain. I know that you want to see your prized Hillary to get the Nomination, but that may be moot. Iam almost certain (I'll bet real money on it) that if Hillary gets the nomination along with McCain, Hillary WILL LOSE and will not be the first woman president that all of you want tosee happen. More importantly, We will have ANOTHER 4 YEARS of republican war mongering leadership. It is time o wake up and do what is best for the country. Vote for Obama and let's stop the GOP. Maybe, just Maybe Hillary may get the VP nod, or play another prominent role in his administration. This way, Everyone wins!!!!

CNN where are all the posts about Hilary Clinton and her campaign issues and policy. Oh thats right I forgot you CNN supports Obama. I'm sick of this coverage

Practice saying "YES MADAM PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!!" There now – take a deep breath – stop clutching your chest – pause a moment -– now that wasn't soooo baaaaad. PRACTICE makes PERFECT - say it again and again and again

Obama accused Clinton for attacks and negative talks. But yet when he does it, it's okay? Obama be a man and stop running a campaign of saying one thing then doing another. Stop lying to your supporter by saying your running a campaign of honesty and a campaign of being positive. But yet when you have the media on your back, its okay to stab knowing Clinton won’t fight back because it would end up being bad press on them. I'm all for a good through down. But stop changing the rules to suite your needs. So what is it? Are we getting negative now? If so don't run and tell the American people that you’re the victim and fight your own fights that you set up. It's okay to show differences, and at lest Clinton stood for a position and not just vote present or not even show up jut to save her political carrier.

Well said – it's all true! She's going to have a hard time debating McCain when she's agreed with him on everything...maybe they should just have a picnic together instead?

-A Republican for Obama

Mccain new President whether you like or not

Obama should to prove his intention. He should move from commitments to specifics. I do not believe he could convince americans saying ' We can do it" or "Fundamental Change" ! These are commitments for nobody!

Ok. Obama you didn't vote for Iraq war. But what did you do to STOP the war. nothing. You never showed your speech skill at that time to stop the war. So you just feeling happy that our soliders are dying and you can make a point .

Obama seems to be right back to the politics of old. At least he's not slyly playing the race card this time.

Please note you whiny Obama supporters. When attacked, the Clinton's will attack back. So, no more of that crying and blaming Bill for making Barrack cry by calling his Iraq war opposition a fairy tale.

If he was so ANTI-IRAQ WAR WHY DIDN'T HE VOTE TO STOP THE FUNDING, EXCEPT TO BRING THE TROOPS HOME?????

Obama is the candidate who will say and do anything to win..... just like he divided the Democrat Party in South Carolina.

Hillary got into the senate because of Bill.......not on her own. No one would ever vote for her if her last name was not Clinton!

I think Obama is super nice and very spiritual and I appreciate that very much. Having said that, I must also state that we need someone with an iron fist...... and that withouth a doubt is Hillary.

If it comes down to McCain versus Clinton, you might as well vote for the Better of the Two Republicans – John McCain.

Why is the overwhelming coverage on CNN of Obama. I don't even see an article on Hillary, other than to echo Obama's argument that Florida is meaningless. Could your rampant bias be any more clear? Could it be that it's the media obsession with Obama, and in presenting him as an icon of change, is what's swaying the vote? How about covering his ties to an indicted criminal? How about being real journalists, who question how he plans to change things? How about questioning why he thinks that if he's the nominee partisan politics will become obsolete? How about examining his voting record to see if his actions are consistent with his words? Where are the journalists at CNN? Have you any ethics? Or do you just espouse Obama's position without question? Do you remember the last time you did this? I believe it was in 2003, in the march to war in Iraq. You never questioned Bush at all. Look at where it got this country.

I'm with you, Dave. Her whole campaign is based upon the accomplishments of somebody else.

Here's another question you should add to your list:

How does she plan to accomplish any of the big goals we need when, at best, all she will be able to muster is a BARE majority if she wins? Having the support of 51 percent of the country will not get you very far with big ticket items like heath care reform, leaving Iraq, and fixing the mortgage crisis. You need consensus to get any of that done, and no Republican can go home and tell his constituancy that he "worked in a bipartisan fashion with Hillary Clinton." I really think people who vote for her are sadly mistaken if expect any tangible results from her presidency.

Declaring you're going to "take on the Republicans" and think you're going to ram through legislation is all well and good, but look where that same idea got Bush. Democrats must understand that Republican will fight every single thing she advocates for simply because it will cost them their jobs to side with her. It would be good to have a Democrat in the White House, but we need more than that simple accomplishment now.

Obama '08 – it our nation's only choice.

Joe, if you watched the Black Caucus Debate, Obama explained the dynamics of the Ill. state senate. i guess you missed it. He missed the Iran vote because there was little time to get to DC because he was on the campaign trail talking to voters. Hillary did show up, yes, but she make the wrong vote. maybe she should have stayed on the road herself.

Joe, I agree with you. This Obama guy is really something. He has a pattern of voting "present" and now criticize Hillary for taking a stand, although I disagree with her vote. Someting to note, he has started with the negative campaign AGAIN! Hillary is not attacking him and neither is Bill.

Obama camp has realized that they are GOING DOWN and they have to attack Hillary before Super Tuesday. This is disgusting. I just wish Hillary will keep talking about the issues. Obama has no record to run on and is a joke. He lacks substance and depth. Florida voters got it right and we will see that America will get it right come Super Tuesday!

He is the candidate who has been talking about "hope" and "change" and being a uniter. Give me a break! Hillary has worked with republicans and have co-sponsored bills with them. You are now attacking her and you are supposed to represent "change" and unity

I'm sorry my "brotha" this New Jersey resident and Black male is going all the way for Hillary !

CNN - is the reason you are supporting Obama because of the paid political announcements I keep hearing on CNN for and about him- – I haven't heard any of the other candidates paid political announcements (there may be some) on CNN. And frankly, I'm getting tired of hearing Obama's stump speech as an answer to every question he has asked - and I've listened to enough television coverage to know his speech by now. And finally, I hope you will finally ask the tough questions of Obama on Thursday night regarding the separatist church he is a member of and his "relationship" with Rezko. Amercians deserve to hear some straight answers from him before they vote in the primaries. In addition challenge him on his votes on Iraq. You should not be afraid of asking a black man who is running for the most important job in the United States questions. That does not mean you are racist. Thank you.

I think it's sad that Obama is so defensive when it comes to Hillary. His behaviour toward her is childish and shows that he's afraid of her. He should be. She WILL BE the next President of the United States!!

GO HILLARY !!!!!

CNN, Obama is not ATTACKING Clinton, he is only stating facts. He is highlighting the similarities between Clinton and McCain which are true facts. Thus, CNN needs to stop injecting divisions into this campaign and merely STATE the FACTS.

Steven in Cali- how does one campaign on change and anti-washington and then embrace the endorsement of one of the biggest "Old Washington" senators out there? I find that hard to balance.

Though not an american and therefore not eligible to vote, I am becoming increasingly concerned about the chances of the democrats to win the race in November especially if Mcain wins the republican nomination. In New Hampshire Mcain proved that he is popular among independents and therefore democrats must nominate a candidate who is likeable and can equally compete for independent votes if they want to have any chance of winning the elections in november. I dont think Hillary is that much likeable.

I'm losing more and more respect for Obama every day...

@ dave
35 years ago she began public service (albeit small service it was still service)

First lady is a leson in deplomacy that she's learned well. (Shes probably the one woman who Putin would think twice about pissing off)

No because you have to be a resident.

I do believe she might be in the same place without Bill. She was a driving force in making him what he was as president.... Guess what!! The 90's weren't bad!

We most certainly would have heard of her! You Obama fans are always the ones pointing out how she can't keep her mouth shut! Why don't you try listening to what she says instead of pretrending that Obama can wave a magic wand and make the bad people go away in Washington so he can do all the things he's promissed you.

Guess what again. He can't do any of it.

Obama stop picking fights that you can't handle!! Lol!!
And then he has the nerve to complain about being attacked.... he is sooo weak!

Go Hillary!!

Well there is one big difference in Obama and McCain. Obama is a cry baby with carolina & Teddy wiping his nose & oprah changing his diaper.

I think all this means is that America now have two people runing for the Democratic nomination for the presidencyl race, I think Obama will make a good choice and has a good direction from the old to the new america I see

Right on Joe State Senator Obama 130 present ,no show on Iran
vote.

ECONOMY is the topic today.... not Iraq.

I wonder if CNN is doing the debates.... do they give Obama the questions ahead of time ? !!

Go Hilliary ... Obama is arrogant !

To vote or not to vote is not the question, but when you vote, at least think before voting.

The Iran vote was so ridiculous that Obama did not even show-up.

Read-this: it wasn't even worth showing-up to vote !

Hillary is the right person to lead the country on the economic front, her depth of knowledge on the subject is evident.She can beat McCain easily on every front without doubt.
Obama is good in rhetoric's than specifics, hope is good but we also should how that can be accomplished.Obama 's score is zero as he has no clear plans on economy,health care,Iraq or any issues that affects America today.What America needs is an Leader who can visualise things to come and an leader who can lead from the day one .

I am ardent viewer of CNN,but it seems to me that CNN is siding with Obama unfortunately, promoting his cause and giving more coverage to Obama and bringing in Pro-Obama experts on its shows. I think CNN should stay neutral and not side with anyone and report the issues as it is.

Nats

It appears that the only uniting factor among Obama's pathetic endorcers (Kerry, Kennedys, Carter) is their irrational fear of a strong woman. The Clintons' strength intimidates these old democrats into sabotaging dem's chances into White House by endorcing a weaker candidate who is more likely to lose in general election. How very sad that their personal politics obstruct their vision!

Joe you can't be serious – she showed up and voted the wrong way. It seems all Bush has to do is say terror and point and Hillary is like yeah I'm with you. I would rather a representative not show up than vote to go to war. I wonder to all those that are so gun woe – do you have any relatives in Iraq. Do any of you have sons to send to Iran. Stop the war for oil AND DON'T START ANOTHER ONE.
YES WE CAN

YES WE CAN

YES WE CAN

There goes Obama being two faced again – wasn't he the one dissing Hillary about misrepresenting the truth – how very hypocritcal of him – actually – the devil in me wishes he would win the nomination and lose the general – just to show up the blind lemmings that will suck up anything the biased media and policitcal pundits dish out – you would all deserve it – the decent intelligent person in me however wants my grandkids to grow up in a country that will finally be run by someone who can deal with the issues (that would be Hillary)! More and more I am turned off by the "annointed one" – do you all fools really believe that the media won't stir up crapola if he were to become president – dream on!

Obama is a horrible speaker as well. Not impressed by him. He tries to makes sense, but rambles in circles. As far as Clinton, she has experience and the fact that she's a woman makes her even more powerful.

I like Obama and was at the speech today, but I don't dislike Hilary Clinton either. What I found interesting about this story was that for most of the campaign cycle Obama has faced criticism for not detailing what his policy choices would be in detail. More than anything in his speech Obama outlined what he would specifically do to deal with the War in Iraq, the Economy, Education, Foreign Policy and bipartisanship in Congress. I really wish that CNN would do it's job and report on the issues of the speeches of all the candidates, dems and repubs, so people could make informed decisions. If I'm an American and I want to figure out who to vote for I watch speeches on YouTube so I get the truth, not the divisiveness which the media prefers.

Dear CNN, do your job.

Hillary promised New Yorkers when she ran for Senator in 2006 that she would not run for President and would finish her term as their Senator. She kept saying – I am running to be your Senator – then how many few months later was it that she threw her hat into the Presidential ring? She lied while running for Senator about her future intentions. She does not deserve nor has she earned our support.

Why is it Obama can attack Clinton and she can not answer back. He then declares she is the attacker.
He an Oprah were the first to bring up the race issue. In front of a black group they declared"NOw is our time! not a Democratic time but a black time.
Then he began to attack Clinton at every turn ans we blamed her when she answered him.
No we know he is tied to this slum lord through a questionable land deal.
But the news media is cutting him some slack. If it were Clinton they would go after her like a rabid dog.
Maybe it is because the media is controlled by the good old boys. They want a man no matter how mean he is.
So they ignore the issue of the racist, attacker, slum lord bed fellow Obama.
What a shame the media is biased against women.

There is a typo in the fifth to last paragraph. Obama said that Clinton ("she" not "he") had allowed for exceptions for torture, to which McCain had objected, and then changed. If we are going to have a he said/she said discussion let's make sure we us the correct pronouns to refer to each candidate.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE OBAMA MEDIA HONEYMOON TO END – AND IT WILL!!! ANYONE THAT SAYS ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT HIM IS A RACIST!! HE CAN MIS-SPEAK, SNUB YOU NAME IT AND GET AWAY WITH IT. I AM WAITING TO SEE WHAT ATTACKS HE COMES UP WITH TOMORROW IN THE DEBATE

Here we go again, it is back to "She Said, She Did,"......

I thought Obama was taking the high road to not issuing personal attacks...so what happened???

Does Obama not have anything of substance to state, except for the same old chant that "It is time for Change", which now sounds like a broken record.

Think about this...Hillary went to shake hands with Kennedy and then Obama turned his face. How's that for conduct becoming a Pres. of the USA. Let him run in Kenya!!!

Toronto Girl, No, Canadians can't vote in America. On another note, your english is a little bit below the sea level – which may be the reason why you don't understand Obama. Quit saying things like "... he have". Better still, get an English interpreter should you want to say something about politics in America. Ok?

Obama has no clue what he's gotten himself into.

To Dave C from NJ – Hillary's experience is based on taking a stand on ISSUES. Whether it was directly as an elected official or indirectly – she has been pushing matters to the forefront, especially health care reform. I think questioning her experience by questioning why she's been elected (and re-elected), etc. is pretty weak. If your motivation is to make it seem like Hillary has as little experience as Obama – then I can see why you question. Otherwise, I would say look at reality and not the fiction that Obama wants us to believe. He has regularly avoided making the tough decisions and has equivocated throughout his political career. Hillary has been putting herself out there – for better or worse – but always to make sure there is REAL change. That is the experience that she brings and Obama can't bring now and likely never will.

I agree with Joe. I will NEVER support a candidate who doesn't take a stand on an issue. You can't miss votes and vote "present", which means nothing and then criticize someone else's vote. That's like the average citizen who doesn't complaining about the government. If you don't vote or take a stand, then SHUT UP. Obama is a joke – Pres. Clinton was right when he said, when was the last time this country elected someone with 2 years Senate experience and that's it. The Illinois legislature is a joke, because he only sat there voting "present" until it was time to run for President. Something's fishy in Chicago politics, always has been.
Hillary 08!

The crying Baby is back! Please Obama stoppppp talking about Clinton, tell us what you gonna do with a bad economy, what will you do with Iran and more spec. about all the issues! You will never get elected by attacking Senator Clinton. Since a week or two I never heard Senator Clinton talking about you or about your campain! Please if you wanna win you may have to be more precious about what you intend to do!

I am still begging someone to explain:

How does Hillary have 35 yrs experience?
How does being First Lady count for anything?
Would she have been elected Senator if she didn't move to NY?
Would she be in this race if not for Bill?
Would you have even HEARD of her if not for Bill?

I dare any of you to answer these questions.

I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY

By the way when he jabbed at Clinton did he have his back into it. Whatever obama.

Great job, Obama. You were able to keep your word (hold a truce) for less than a week.

Well, at least we know Clinton won't go crying to everyone who will listen how mean Obama is. I can't say the same for him if he were in the same position.

I wish they weren't fighting so much. they see eye to eye on most issues, but they are trying to kill each other for the nomination. I think they should run together-definately unstopable! He knows how to speak and she is brilliant...im sure they could get our foot in the right direction. Oh and if you forgot-every politician is crooked in some way. They are not like us average voters. They are powerful people and they rub elbows with other powerful people. Dont forget that! Just because they put on a good show during election time-thats their job...and they are good at what they do.

Do you people actually think Obama cares at all for anyone except the blacks. I am not prejudice but he made it clear in SC and elsewhere when he appeals to blacks and likens himself to MLKjr. King was for equality among both races...obama will not be...don't be fooled. He is a good talker and nothing more. Then some idiot likens him to JFK...you cannot be serious. Remember again...a vote for Obama is a vote for McCain...yes old crazy, war hawk McCain...my God he'll have us in WWIII within 6 months. Edwards...back Hillary...you're a smart lawyer...don't be fooled. Kerry is an idiot...you're not

Obama just quit. Make it easy for all of us. Didn't Florida tell you anything. Oh that's right he didn't care what happened in Florida. There were no delegates. Just a few million people who went out to vote. Well remember the don't care part when they go out to vote and not for him. For all you Hillary Haters you just don't get it. We are voting for someone who can save this country. We are voting for a fighter. WE support MS HILLARY CLINTON.

"Singer wrote that, with a single exception, the promotion of Gen. George Casey — the two senators have nearly-identical voting records on Iraq."
-Umm, and voting to GO to Iraq?
"I see a battle with McCain and Hillary to be somewhat of a snooze-fest since they're both so civil around each other, and have stood together on a number of issues"
-Bill Clinton
I can stand Obama voting "present" 2.5% of 4000 times, what I can't stand is someone twisting this statistic to claim that Obama doesn't stand firm on issues.

Obama 08. Defeating McCain by a good 20%

Obama is attacking again and will be the first to shout "racism" to win as he did in South Carolina once Clinton responds. The media will ignore this new attack. Obama runs on empty speeches and not on sunstance.

Yeah, voting pressent on .25 of 1% of the time is so cowardly (100 out of 4,000 votes). Not. Please drop this deceiving Clinton talking point.

TS ALL IN THE NAME THE SIGNS ARE THERE PEOPLE WAKE UP THE ANTICHRIST WLL MAKE YOU BELEVE YOU CAN COME TOGETHER TOO

As far as platforms, I don't see too many major differences between Hillary and Obama. I do see a very different picture when it comes to getting cooperation on issues. Hillary is way too polarized to get the job done. She confesses to have a hands on micro management style and will make much of her policy efforts fail, because she just doesn't work well with others. Either that of she will surround herself with yes people. Sounds like what we have now. Obama is intellegent enough to bring together people from different walks of life that will compromise and work together on these issues. I find it really hard to understand why many persons don't realize that America really needs something new and the Clinton soap opera will only be playing reruns.

People go back to the years when clinton was in the senate and not running for president , everyone in the senate when speaking about her said that she was a hard worker, republicans and democrats. (find that statement about Obama before he was running for president, oh i am sorry that means that you would have to go back to his preschool years.) Listen to the debates =not the part the press pays attention to but the actual debate and you can actually see that HRC is the one that knows her stuff not Obama.

As a Canadian who has followed American politics since the Eisenhower days, I have always found the procedure interesting to say the least. I have one question.
Everyone refers to Barak Obama as black. I understand his mother was white. Why doesnt that make him 50-50? as much white, as black . Does it really matter? Just curious.

What a shame, now Obama has to attack on Hillary to spent hours in rallyies. what a shame, he doenot how he will resolve issues so he spent time in complaining about hillary. If Hillary does same, CNN broadcast it every minute, shame on you CNN. Broadcast Obama criticisz on TV every minute, Hillary voted for Iraq what a joke,what type evidence Obama has, Hillary always oppossed war and Obama said present for most issues because he is totally lost on resolution. Shame on Obama, now all Democrats are back to issues and so Obama doesnot have anything to say (all he can do inspirational speech, which won't do any good) but to criticize Hillary. Obama, focus on issue, wait...you don't know how to resolve them, you can't fool anybody with your inspirational speech since you can't make anything happen. We need doer not shower/talker like you, we are all tired of your speech when we KNOW YOU ARE NO GOOD AND CAN"T RESOLVE ANY ISSUES IF YOU ARE A PRESIDENT

Obama did not even show up to vote. Wow, what a hypocrite. It is so easy to say "I would have voted for....". You did not vote. At least Hillary cast her vote for something, whether you agree or not.
Was this another present vote.
Obama cannot beat McCain. The republican machine want Obama so that they can rip him apart. No experience, never went to Iraq to visit our troops and basically NO BACKBONE.

Obama is good at preaching, not good at debating.

If you don't vote on a bill how can you make reference to it in the context of Obamas' statement? I always ask people who complain about things if they voted in the election? If they say no, then I ask them how can they complain about it. The right to vote is very important to me, and to think not showing up to vote is okay makes me sick. Voting present rather then taking a stand makes me sick. Obama should appeal to independents cause they can't take a stand either. Quit copping out by not voting on issues, then complaining about those that did. If all the senators didn't vote at all, absoluetly nothing would ever get done. He takes a free ride and lets the rest decide, then in hindsight says, I would not have voted in favor if it. Where was he that was more important than the problems with Iran? You can't vote present in the US Senate, like he did as a senator in the state of Illinois. So he's just absent.

Nice. Its time we finally flush out te differences in the remainnig two candidates! This next debate will be a great one

Issues that NEED to be covered:
1) Illegal driver licenses
2) Health Care. What did hillary actually do last time around. Please disclose your whitehouse papers!
3) War on Terror. How do we fight this and pull our troops out at same time?
4) Port Security

dave c – and what kind of experience does obama have given that he only ran for the senate to set himself up for a presidential bid? remember he only served ONE year of his term before he began his campaign...hell, he was already setting his sites on the presidency at the DNC in 2004 – when he was still just a state senator.
obama talks a big talk but i'd be willing to bet he will be just as ineffectual as Bush on the issues that really matter, should he be elected. that said, he probably won't cause the kind of the havoc Bush has, but just you watch him try to clean up the mess we're in right now...

President Clinton genuinely cares about the American people, and people all over the world. He was a wonderful, intelligent govenor for Arkansas and the people of Arkansas hated to see him go. The economy was 100% better and people had a sense of pride about living and working in the state. I feel he did a great job as a president. So what if he has the morals of an alley cat. He is the one that got caught, all the others did it too, and while on the subject , Ted Kennedy will never be his brother, John, and John's daughter, Caroline was a small baby when he was President, so how can she even speak on what he did, especially since he was involved with Marilyn Monroe and you can bet it involved more than a "head job". It could have also involved suicide with a helping hand!!

Get back on the campaign trail and stop picking at each other, it's not smart, and the american people do not care what the candidates think of each other. We are at the point where we want to know how all these changes will take place, when,where, and even if. I see jealousy rising in the Obama campaign and it isn't becoming. I also see the Clinton campaign tiring of all the negativity created by Mr. Obama's strategy to shine a negative light on a lady who has proven many times "she will take you on".

Joe – If you took the time to read about and understand the "present" votes you could at least make some credible arguments pro or con Obama but your entry demonstrates how little of the facts you know. Re: The "woman's rights' siutation where Obama voted "present", that was a strrategy employed by Planned Parenthood to allow GOP members to vote undercover and not have to get flak from their constituents for doing what they believed was right. Sadly, Hillary is aware of this and decided to distort the record anyway. Is that really the kind of person you believe should be President? I respect your right to choose and vote those you believe in, but further research may help you make a better decision.

Seems like it is OK for Obama to attack however if anyone else attacks him then he starts playing like a victim because of his race. He is sorry excuse.

Why is Obama stooping to Hillarys level now? I respect him for taking the high road, doesnt sound like it now. I admit I am not quite sure which way to vote. But I know if Hillary had said a statement jabbing Obama, she would be getting an earful right now.

Especially when I know his statements are just personal misleading opinions.

Guess I 'm back to Hill (at least for now, lol)

Keep it up, CNN, and we won't even have to bother going to the polls! Your O'Bama beauty pageant is really beginning to turn me off! As for Mr. O ~ All fluff and no stuff ~ status quo. tsk tsk

How does Hillary have 35 yrs experience?
How does being First Lady count for anything?
Would she have been elected Senator if she didn't move to NY?
Would she be in this race if not for Bill?
Would you have even HEARD of her if not for Bill?

"I dare any of you to answer these questions."

Happy to:

Depends on your definition of experience, she obviously doesn't have 35 years in "elected" experience, but she does have quite an impressive resume, you should look it up.

Hillary was the only lady to have an office in the white house, she wasn't just baking pies and entertaining other spouses, she fought hard on childrens health issues. . . look it up.

Obviously she would not have been able to run for senator of NY had she not moved there first. . . what's your point?

As for the last two questions, I suppose only God can answer that.

Wow, what character, what grace. This man couldn't even let Edwards have is moment. What happened to his not attacking. Just shows what a manipulative, I'm gonna say one thing and do another person he is. There'll probably be a press release soon saying that's not what he meant.

I don't understand though. Hillary says she can beat the Republicans and she's bad. Hillary supposedly agrees with the Republicans and she's bad. Who's he planning on uniting?

This man irritates me so much, a small piece of me wants him to win the nomination so McCain can rip him to shreds. The only people who think he will stand a chance against McCain are the same ones with their head in the sand looking for that CHANGE he's promising.

Obama is pathetic.

He and Clinton have the same voting record, except for the authorization vote where he was sitting in Chicago and did not have to make the decision. He was against the war from the start, he was against the war when it did not matter. As soon as it did matter when he got to the senate he faithfully funded the war from then on. Hindsight is wonderful isn't it.

Well Said Obama

More to the Point!

Experince you may not want more of!

Hillary voted for war with Iraq
Hillary voted for war with Iran, 2007
Hillary Economic stimulus plan fell short, Her econ. adviser had to revise it to look like Obamas.

Who wants more of the same old status Quo Experience

Need for change

Obama 08

Obama- The cheapest fairy tale of all time...give me a break, what exactly have you even done for your home state of Illionis?

Joe you are crazy. I am from Illinois, and any body who reads knows that Illinois rules are totlly different. People think about, you are not just voting for Hillary you are voting for Bill as well. Nobody is looking at what Hillary has done, they are looking at what Bill did. She is running on his experience not her own. Now if Bill was running then I would vote Clinton but he's not people.....Hillary is not a uniter. and I'm a woman. Women stop voting because of that, vote to make a difference. She can not beat McCain, that's why the Republican want her to be the nominee. If she is the nominee I am voting McCain, they are one in the same.

Obama all the way 08!

Obama, you mean Hillary can cross party lines and bring folks together, isn't that what you claim you do best. Why critizies, I would think you would recognize this as a good think... OPPS double talk on your part.

The Illinois senator implied that he "actually differed with McCain by arguing for exceptions for torture before changing positions when the politics of the moment changed."

CNN: I think you mean, "she 'actually differed ... .'" Obama is talking about Clinton's position here in contrast to McCain, not his own.

Obama the attack dog is back.

It is indeed time for a change.

Barack represents high ratings and revenue, and he is therefore the media's golden boy. The news media's bias in favor of Barack Obama IS the new status quo.

It is time for a change. It is time we think for ourselves.

Change is Good!

Vote NO to Barack Obama !

Well stated. This would be the same Hildebeast Bottom(feeder) Clinton who conveniently changed her position on Iraq (big surpise!) just prior to declaring her bid once she realized the Democratic party as a whole was opposed to the occupation in a civil war from the beginning. Before that ,she marched in lockstep with the Bush administration on every aspect but vocally and superficially postioned her self otherwise. Trianguate, manipulate you name it, this strong woman candidate will say and do anyhting to justify her whimsy on the war.

I'd love to see her at the bedside of a returning vet saying "I voted to send you to the Iraq masacre and agreed in policy with the Bush administration the whole time you were there, but NOW I want to be sure you get the care you need and pull out all the troops I sent over to Iraq unnecessarily in the first place.

Note to Clinton cocktail drinkers: Let's see, do you think the current state of the economy is connected in any way to your candidate's vote for the Iraq invasion from the outset???!!! Oh, that's right! You'll find some reason to blame George Bush rather than Hillary because just like her, you can talk out of both sides of your mouth and explain away anything on a dime!

No, Barack, the way to win a debate against McCain is by knowing HOW to debate, and that comes with experience. You, sir, know neither HOW to debate, nor lack the experience to do so in an effective manner. Should McCain be the nominee for the GOP, the only chance the Dems have at retaking the Whitehouse rest in and with Hillary Clinton. God help the Democratic party if they nominate you, Barack. McCain will eat you alive.

Obama must understand that sometimes it is imperative not to talk to certain world leaders, like Kim Jong Il or the President of Iran, Mahmound Ahmadinejad, because those world leaders will use your discussions as propaganda to further their own political ideals. Obama's failure to acknowledge this shows his lack of experience when it comes to foreign policy issues.

As for a candidate to challenge McCain, it will be easy for either of the two Democrats. One must only highlight McCain's pandering to the Right to secure his nomination, his belief that the war must continue at all costs until "victory" has been achieved, and his links to the policies of President Bush. These beliefs are not shared by the majority of the American public.

Just sharing some inside info, I know people in the Edwards campaign including his campaign manager trying to talk him out of endorsing Hillary Clinton. But at the end, Edwards is dead set on endorsing Clinton. She was there honoring Edwards' son when he died in a fatal car accident, and Edwards never forgot that. Edwards will in turn get the Attorney General position, or a seat on the Supreme Court.

Obama has provoked another attack against Senator Clinton and will be the first to shout "racism" once Clinton responds. He gets away with everything he says and does because the media blindly favors him. Watch! Chris Matthew and Tim Russell of MSNBC, and Gloria of CNN will all ignore this attack, but will jump on Senator Clinton if she responds. I am a man but hates the way these journalists belittle female candidates. Gloria is too blind to see this reality. Obama yelled racism and won South Carolina, and he is now looking for another chance to yell it again. Shame! Run on issues and not on attacks. I deeply regret why I wasted my vote on Obama in Iowa and I know my colleagues who are saying the same thing now. I prefer to vote for a Republican candidate than to vote for Obama if he wins the nomination.

Jackson

Obama had my vote at first, but I have seen how disrespectful he appeared at the State of the Union address, and how he gloated at having a Kennedy support him, and I think over the years, despite the fact that my family were in " awe " of the Kennedy's, they all turned out to be a big bunch of liars and elitist, truly it is quite sad we Independents never have a strong candidate, but hey Thanks Obama for making me realize voting for you would be a gigantic mistake!

Gave me a breack...Obama? Can you talk what you want to do as a president, detail your plane instead just attacking? This is not a hope American want...you are the person afraid talking the past since you don't have anything to show...let's get real....I am worry about my kids go to the college and my retirement...please talk about those issues...

Ah, go ahead Senator Obama and continue your attacks on Hillary Clinton. Your head has already gotten too big and it will blow up sooner than you think, and then all of your attacks will be forgotten. You have already started to sound like an egotistical no body, who continuously says "me, me me" in television interviews and snubs a rival colleague out of poor judgement and lack of grace! You will NEVER be the President of this great nation.

Joe, get your facts straight. Nobody told Obama about that vote until it was too late for him to vote.

Hillary is the only one who can trun this nation around. We are on a wrong path and we need someone with the right leadership and experience to do the job.

It is a hard job and only Hillary can do it! We cannot afford to take a chance and give up the White House again.

I like Obama as a person... but Hillary is a better leader.

Hillary 2008!

This is pathetic.

Obama talks about "unity," "bringing people together," but he acts like an extreme partisan and attacks Hillary for working with Republicans to find solutions?

He said today in Colorado:

Obama depicted Clinton as a calculating, poll-tested divisive figure who will only inspire greater partisan divisions as she sides with Republicans on issues like trade, the role of lobbyists in politics and national security. At the same time, he elevated McCain, fresh off victory in Florida's crucial primary, as the likely Republican nominee.

So she will inspire partisan divisions by actually working with Republicans? Isn't that what you say you do in all of your "inspiring" TV ads?

Hypocrite.

Not to mention you have continually voted to fund the very war your now criticizing her for "siding with Republicans" on.

Democrats would love to run against the likes of John McCain. He's one of them.

I'm slightly confused at the responses here, when Obama gives inspirational speeches people want specifics when he gives specifics he's...what exactly? What are these criticisms, that he's bringing up a valid difference between him and and Hillary? How dare he!

And when Hillary attacks Obama that's perfectly alright I suppose. Hillary supporters push me further into the Obama camp every day.

So, can we finally hear anything that Mr. Exclusive Candidate has his own opinion or stand for?

Boy, one day Obama preachers of Unity, Change and Hope, wanting to quit the negative type of campaigning, then the next, takes negative swipes!

And Obama supporters, they are negative swipes, not comparing one candidates views over another! And doing so again without stating how come he didn't vote on the issue or remind people of his remarks in late 2002 about keeping options open as to bombing Iranian nuclear plants, which resulted in Obama being chastized and denounced by the group who asked him to originaly speak out against the war!

Political means by a political hungry candidate so it seems!

It will eventually boil down to this: Who can we trust? Although I think Hillary is a great leader and should be praised for being the first true femaie presidential contender, I am frankly worried that her mobster-like approach to dealing with people is not the face America wants on our highest office.

I would however relish the idea, if Hillary were elected, of reading the daily tabloids of Bill's casanova exploits amongst the White House secretarial pool. Good Lord ladies, run for your lifes!!! A taser or pepper spray would be the standard issue protection necessary for all females within a block radius of the oval office.

Vote Hillary, keep our tabloids alive!

Change? Riiiiiiiiiiight.

Young voters, first time voters and independents hold the key to the coming election. Obama can unite them. Hillary an her running mate Bill will drive them away.

Oh Obama....Obama. I guess because you got Grandpa Teddy's, Caroline and that other Kennedy guy's endorsement you're tougher now. I look at you and you have that cocky smirk. I guess Obama is entitled to point out Hillary's bad points but god forbid if she and President Bill say anything negative about you it becomes "Racial". It's so pathetic. You keep saying you are about the future, but heck you really reached way back to the past with these endorsement's. All I hear or see from you is a bunch of hot air. I used to like your message and even thought about voting for you, but no more. Hillary at least has tried to move forward, she got the hint. As for you, you keep on harping on their past just like all the Clinton hater's. If you really want to unite the country and move this country forward let go of the past and focus on the future because Obama everyone has a past, even you (oh I forgot, you are the only perfect one). People might want to be careful for what they wish for. Remember 2000, Republican's wanted one of their own so desperately, that this candidate could unite and bring party's together. Fast forward to 2008, our country is a joke!

Joe--

Will get your head out of the sand and read the FACTS!!!!! You are spewing lies just like the candidate you support. Clinton = Lies, Scandal, & Corruption. You want THAT in the White House again???

Sorry, I didn't mean the last sentence, I meant this one:

"The Illinois senator implied that he "actually differed with McCain by arguing for exceptions for torture before changing positions when the politics of the moment changed."" ~ What?

Dave C, NJ, get your head out of Obama's behind and look it up for yourself. No one here needs to make up for your laziness. At least stop begging, get off your knees and quit licking Obama's shoes. Double dare you. Triple dare you.

Where are my comments? It never even showed up and said "awaiting moderation." When I tried to resubmit, it said it was a duplicate comment.

Who's the "he" in the last sentence? Surely Obama wouldn't insult himself like that!

I have considered myself a hard core democrat , voting only once for a replican (George Bush Senior). If democrats are foolish enough to select a second rate candidate like Obama over a superior accomplished candidate like Hillary, then John McCain will be the next republican I vote for.

Obama has the record and the coalition to win against McCain.

Obama is correct. Hillary and McCain both stand in harmony with Pres. Bush on Foriegn Policy Issues so what is the contrast between them? There is none. How can our nation move forward without a contrast on key issues. Our country is fundamentally in 2 places and both Hillary and McCain are fundamentally on the same side. They both represent business as usual in washington. They both agree on the War in Iraq. They both agree on Iran. These are not just small issues but a major issue among Americans who clearly are the other side.

Barack represents more than a fresh face to washington, but fundamentally a forward thinker on the issues and restoring America. The World will welcome and needs his abilities to negotiate and his fresh ideas not old political bantor.

Hillary and McCain represent the same old political song and dance that is clearly out dated on the world Stage. It's time for America to sing a New Tune.

If Obama attacks Clinton in his speeches no one bats an eyelid but if the Clinton campaign questions any of Obama's statements it suddenly becomes an "underhand tactics" and "negativity". The media really needs to be unbaised and objective instead of pandering to their blue eyed boy, Obama. Let them offer the facts and let the people make their own opinions.

It seems a bit hypocritical to attack Sen. Clinton's vote on the Iraq War in 2003 when Obama wasn't even in the Senate then. Of course he is going to say he would have voted against it, but how can we truly know? He wasn't there, didn't experience the dynamics of the day.

Obama, please quit slinging mud and tell us exactly HOW you are going to engender change? There is still no substance to your rhetoric.

Keep spewing that BS, Obama - so much for taking the high road... The true face of your brand of politics is shining through the wall of "hope" and "change" you've put up.

Go back to Illinois.

That is a good point. If it is between Obama and McCain there will not only be about 26 years of age difference, but also policy differences including authorizing the war in Iraq. If it turns out to be between Clinton and McCain he would shut her down by reminding her she voted for the war ever time the Iraq war is discussed. Now I am definitely voting for Obama.

CNN Why do you want a war between Clinton and Obama. Why are you putting words in Obama's mouth. You are always implying and drawing inferences and always trying to put one against the other. People want CNN to look at both candidates and help us decide who is better on the issues.

I really like this guy!

And no, it isn't only that Hillary voted for the war in Iraq. It's that she voted for the upcoming war in Iran too. By doing that she proved that she didn't learn ANYTHING from her last mistake, and that she can never be trusted. Oh, and the fact that she's willing to sell out her own country by supporting NAFTA and CAFTA, leaving MILLIONS of skilled Americans out of work or grossly underemployed, doesn't help either.

If Obama gets the nomination, I'll vote for him in the general election.

If Hillary gets the nomination, I'll vote for Ralph Nader.

For someone who doesn't believe in the old political tactics, he is sure using them every time he gets a chance at it. The audacity to mention the vote on Iran when he failed to show up for the vote, says a lot about his poor judgment and character. Another unfornuate example of his poor judgment and character pertains to his unwillingness to help his grandmother who still lives in poverty in Kenya. He's a millionaire running for president while his grandmother lives in poverty in Kenya...This goes to the heart of his poor character and judgement.

Tested Leadership is more important than inspiration in these difficult times. Beautiful words and poetry is not going to pay the bills or pay our kids way to college or provide healthcare for us all. You know the old saying, don't judge a book by it's cover. I regret to say that Obama is all about the cover...there is no content nor substance on the issues facing us today.

Hillary Clinton is a proven tested leader who has stood her ground and believes in bringing America back into the world stage.

do any of you commenting on how obama voted in illinois even KNOW how the process works in Illinois? well, what a silly question let me rephrase that: YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW IT WORKS IN ILLINOIS. No, it's not the same in every state, every city or at the federal level. So take a moment to learn something so you don't appear to be a moron. at least pretend to be informed.

Well, whoop-dee-doo. Wow.... I didn't know that Clinton voted for the war!!!! OMG OMG OMG.... The little prince is pontificating again and CNN is covering all the flower petals that flow from his mouth. Barf!

Another Obama story..... In South Carolina, he was paying people to march and he held a staged small 'backyard' discussion. Unfortunately for him, his campaign released the 'spontaneous' statements by the citizens hours before the spur of the moment meeting.

Clinton plants question.
Obama plants people. That's Obama style change for you.

PLEASE........enough about the war vote. Obama you have told us a million times about it, say something new something different. You speak about change yet you still bring up the past look into the future. HILLARY 08

Clinton voted FOR authorizing the War in Iraq. McCain voted FOR, as well.

Obama was AGAINST authorizing the War in Iraq.

Someone tell me, how is it that they supposedly have essentially the same record, when they differ dramatically on the most important measure – initiation of war?

ON an issue as big as Iran, that may lead to potential war, i rather a leader that can sit back and think about the consequences, then one that will follow the course. Sorry Clinton, America needs a thinking president not one that will just act.

The Clintons are always quick to point out Obama's short tenure as a Senator but how coveniently they forget that Bill had NO experience in either house of the US Congress when he was elected!!!

None of this really matters in the general election. What will matter is what Bill has been up to in the last 7 years in his
personal life. As soon as the republicans drag out his indescretions from this time, the electorate will run away from the Clintons insuring another republican presidency. This is the real roll of the dice. Bill Clinton's belt buckle will eclipse all the issues.

Obama needs to take a break from running his entire campaign on bad-mouthing Hillary. If he keeps it up, anyone who is in his corner now will stop defending him from this "big bad wolf" Hillary. Be a man, for god's sake!

Obama is being a hypocrite. If he spent 1/2 his time "working" on issues and presenting them in a comprehensive way, as he does on Hillary bashing, maybe he'd have a record to back up his rhetoric. I know talking about issues is boring, and maybe he is tapping into 'hate' because it is more invigorating to voters – but he is not serving his politics of 'hope'. Actions speak louder than words.

Hillary 08

I hope all you Hillary-lovers are reading the news. If Ralph Nader or any other 3rd party comes into this race, then it is guaranteed that we'll have another 4yrs of Republicans in that white house.

Wake up !!! Hillary Clinton is not electable !! Many democrats will not even vote for her, no independent or republican will vote for her either !!!

Obama is the far, far , far left wing of the Democratic Party...way liberal. The Republican candidate will be absolutely delighted if he is the nominee of the Democratic Party.

Also, at the rally in Denver where he gave the speech MSNBC says...

"Eighteen thousand people showed up to see Obama in Denver, the site of the 2004 Democratic national convention and what Democrats see as a state that could go the Democrats' way in 2008. Obama spoke to an overflow crowd of 4,500 at an adjacent gym, and also addressed a second overflow crowd of several thousand at the university's lacrosse stadium."

18,000 people is A LOT of people!!!!!!

Experience should be more important than words--remember the old proverb, actions speak louder?
We have checks and balances, and that is what makes a democracy. Obama can say all he wants about "change", but if he was being honest, he knows the executive branch is limited.
People should stop, listen and think , so that fervor doesn't cause them to vote for an unknown entity.

The Clintons are always quick to point out Obama's short tenure as a Senator but how coveniently they forget that Bill had NO experience in either house of Congress when he was elected!!!

Obama is the one to beat right now. Watching the Clintons scramble to maintain power is a sad sight to see. Let us have the person we actually want this time democrats.

Obama is the ONLY one has right to attack the others, this is a so unfair race, when he attacked Clitons no media or "black leaders" will have any concerns while in SC race when Clintons explored his fake promise of change and flip flop stand in War, every media and "Black leaders" came out attacked Clintons ran negative race. Give me a break, what kinda race this nation is facing: totally unfair one!

Hillary will never win!! America doesn't want Bill sitting in the Oval Office letting you know who, do you know what again!!! Now thats a joke.

I'm an independent who always voted Republican.

Let me say this:

If I were inclined to vote the Republican ticket this time, I would be very worried about Barack Obama's democratic bid.

If it is a Hillary Cllnton bid...I will be DETERMINED TO SEE THAT SHE IS DEFEATED.

I have never felt so strongly about an election. Two reasons:
1. Great inspiration from Obama
2. Great dislike for the Clintons

so now he attacks Hillary first to spat another fight. he is saying the one of the republicans who actually brought some bipartisanship (yes he is wrong on war, but look at his record AND support, not much conservative reps.) is similar in his position to Clinton – that implies that she is also moderate in her positions – uhh, sounds like a way to be a uniter to me, trying to be moderate... plus he made his great referral again about "criticizing her for 'embracing the Bush-Cheney policy of not talking to leaders we don’t like'", when he snubbed her, showing a great example of this policy approach in action, during SOTH speech. pathetic: say one thing do another and at the end of day cry because he got lost in his various endeavors.

ALL candidates should stop talking about other candidates and start talking about how to bring back the Nation's economy and what they as "leaders" will do for the american public in regards to taxation, welfare, medical costs, mortgage rates, education, and a general overall recovery for all aspects in the economy.

I'm very tired of hearing Obama crying foul. Go on with your campaign and stop whining, because all he is doing is trying to put a negative light on the splendid record set by Bill Clinton. The budget has not had a surplus since he left office.
He left office with a surplus budget, now look at it, billions in debt because of the Bush regeime.

This Presidential campaign should be about who will best work with congress and the american people to bring about some changes, but not every program needs a change, just the political hoopla that goes on. Congress and the legislature have forgotten they are appointed by the people to serve the people, not large corporations nor lobbist who want to stick their expensive tags on bills that go before congress. If the politicians do not watch out, Americans will take back their country and all the politicians will be out in the cold, and others will be voted in who remember what they were elected to do.

is this guy capable of talking about anything else? how original-hillary voted for the war.

Toronto Girl- why dont you pay attetion to the issues in your country??

How could Obama say Clinton not talking to leaders that she does not like? Did he expect us to forget what happened in the State of the Union night? Obama did not even show basic civility to the colleagues in the same Democratic Party!!!

This Sen. Obama is grabbing for straws. If there is anyone that can not only reach across the table and work with Republicans, but also stand up to them, its Hillary.

AND HOW DOES HILLARY HAVE 35 YRS EXPERIENCE, DAVE IN N.J.?

Why don't you read about her history of defending civil rights and causes for children? This 35 yrs is what she is speaking about. Its the media/Obama who is attacking stating that she is counting time as First Lady. HOWEVER.. she did work on initiatives while acting as First Lady.

I love these people who write about things they know nothing about, and repeat un-verified rhetoric.

You don't get things done by ignoring or snubbing other senators or "co-workers", if you will.

BE SMART!

SHUT UP YOU LIAR!

Now the Edwards is out of the race and McCain is looking like the front-runner, Obama needs to draw major contrast to Hillary Clinton on important issues like Iraq and Iran. This is because McCain will play up his military experience and judgement (i.e. the poltics of fear) as the most important aspects for America's future and Hillary is in a near position to "flip-flop" on the issue. She has already "flipped" on the Iraq issue. If she tries to "flop" back on the Iraq issue, she's toast.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Im so tired of this obama crap.

DO NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA

VOTE FOR SENATOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON ON FEBRUARY 5TH

Joe you nailed it. Tough issues just vote present.If i was him i would hope everyone had forgot he did'nt bother to show up.

Readers,

Here we go, again. Another Obamania ticker. CNN network is Obama network. This media outlet is focusing on the tug-of-war, the iconic side of their most favored candidate, not on substantive issues that matter to the American people.

Hillary gave her trade mark cackle and smirk when asked last night about the difference between her and McCain and agreed that they are very friendly to each other. It's obvious that a McCain/Clinton Ticket against an Obama/Edwards Ticket is a more than likely battle in the presidential elections!

I guess now that McCain is a frontrunner, Obama will have one more senator to turn his back on... or maybe he only does that to "likeable enough" women?

Hours after former Senator John Edwards announced his exit from the presidential race, one of his most prominent Jewish fundraisers is backing Senator Barack Obama, the Forward has exclusively learned.

Speaking this morning, Fort Lauderdale lawyer Mitchell Berger said the decision had been an easy one.

“They are the two candidate who represent real change,” Berger said. “I will be supporting Barack Obama.” In 2004, Berger was the national finance co-chairman of Senator Joseph Lieberman’s failed presidential bid. He said that he has heard from a number of fellow Edwards supporters by phone and email today and, after reeling off a half-dozen names of fellow donors who had joined the Obama campaign, predicted the “vast majority” of Edwards’s supporters would follow suit.

I am not in the least bit interested in hearing Senator Obama tell us what Senator Clinton said or did. What I am interested in is what Senator Obama said or did.

Talk is cheap, lets see some actions, and I do not mean attacking the other canidates.

What would you have done had you been a US Senator from the state of Illinois.
I want to look at your candidacy throughly but you still leave me with a part that is not answered. Do you have relatives serving in the war? Have you lost a friend or relative to the war? Just do not go around saying I was against it. What sacrifices has any of us made-you included for this war? Just saying you were against it does not get this resolved any faster.
You are for change right? Does change not begin with every person from within?

We all need to look at that.

Change your story about being against the war.

Hillary is a farce. Bill was elected promising universal health care. The Congress was democratic. Eighty percent of the public was behind it. The economy could easily support it. Yet her program was 100% failure. She had another 6 years to try to revive it. Let's hear the excuse for 8 years of failure on her supposed pet program – when her husband was the president no less.

Now there's an election, she's promising you healthcare again just like Bill did – with an unworkable mandatory plan.

The theory is that if you can fool them once, you can always fool them. As Geffen says, "the Clintons lie with such ease, it's troubling". and the NY Times' William Safire called her a "congenital liar". Hillary flunked healthcare. She flunked Iraq. She flunked Iran. She even flunked the Washington bar exam twice. That's her record – her so-called experience. Vote Obama to get the job done.

You can't allow Obama to attack Clinton on Iraq and now Iran, if the Clinton's are chastised when they attack Obama for wavering on his opposition for the war on Iraq.

Obama will never beat McCain in Florida, but Hillary has shown that she can.

The Obama campaign just returned some additional denotations from Obama's imprisoned friend, Rezko.

Count me as a voter whose entire family will never vote for Obama in any election.

Agreed, Dave C.

.......... Neither is Hillary. She has experience as "first lady" and a short time in the Senate. What's That!

Is anyone else getting weary of B.O.'s preachy cadence? I'm starting to feel like a lowly sinner in church when he gets going, not an energized citizen.

......also, you have to crawl before you walk, and walk before you RUN. Obama needs to walk first. I don't think he's ready to be a President.

Obama what happened to the nice guy I once supported. You are acting like your Chicago backer more and more each day.

change in the air
Just keep focus and be strong Barack
Tomorrow is your anointing in Cali. at teh debate
all the polls in the super tsunami are changing dramatically
Connecticut : Clinton 40 / Obama 40
Georgia, ALABAMA, MISSOURI, ILLINOIS: OBAMA AHEAD
CALIFORNIA: CLINTON AHEAD BUT NOT FOR LONG
CHANGE IN THE AIR SAID TED KENNEDY.

Shut Up Obama! Your getting old real fast!

THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN CAN DISH IT OUT BUT THEY SURE CAN'T TAKE ANY OF THEIR NEGATIVITY BACK....HILLIARY AND MCCAIN...NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE...THERE IS A OLD SONG THAT REMINDS ME OF HILLIARY...THE SAME OLD STORY THAT THE CROW TOLD ME..WAY DOWN YONDER IN TENNESSEE....

Obama may not win the presidency, but I guarantee you he will be the Domocratic nominee. "Shrill"ary Clinton is the joke!

That's all you got Obama?

Bring it on.

Hillary '08

If OBAMA is against HILLARY and McCAIN...then I suppose he would be saying that ROMNEY should get the nomination. If it's allowable...I wouldn't mind seeing ROMNEY, President....and OBAMA, Vice President.

I wonder if Obama will continue to categorize Edwards in the same way he did in the last debates (we have an African- American, and woman, and John." Something tells me he will not. What do you think?

Senator Obama just doesn't wish to stick to the topics that he is presenting instead lets jab at another Democratic candidate so that the Republicans have that more ammunition. This another reason that Senator Obama speaks with a "fork" tongue. Comparing Senator Clinton to Senator McCain is like mixing oil and water...just because they are both are in liquid form does not mean that it mixes well. What happen to uniting the American citizens? It is time that the media began going after Senator Obama instead of tip toeing around this "biracial" individual since he is "not just a black man". The media wants to be politically correct by not going after Senator Obama because they don't wish to look like the media is picking on Senator Obama. This is the problem with the mostly white media...this includes all those "white men/women" who don't wish to look incorrect. Now don't get me wrong there are some sincere folks out there but to say this is not race related or gender related...don't fool yourself folks as racial prejudice STILL exists that is why so many "black' americans (80%) voted for Senator Obama. This type of vote has not happen before that I know off until a biracial candidate came into play.

Folks VOTE for what is best for the country in general not to words that sweet to the ear...actions speak louder than words and to this day ALL I hear are words without any action.

Equality for black and white...say what happen to rest of us?

Someone please explain to me how Obama is misrepresently Hillary's senatorial votes? Hillary voted for the Iraq War in 2002. Hillary voted to brand the Iran Revolutionary Guard terrorists in 2007. She called Obama's statements about "meeting with our friends and foes" in earlier 2007 debates "naive". These are matters of actual public record. Anybody?

Obama in '08!

Hillary please do not respond to Obama's comments he will start the crying & whining & pull the race card again. Remember the last time just keep in mind you are campaigning against a bully who the media loves so please do not give them another opportunity to start their crap & please do not let Bill get involved. Most U.S. citizens are ready for a black president but Obama & the black leadership are not and the media are not in your favor....

I think you mean "she" argued for exceptions for torture... referring to Clinton. Not "he". Please correct.

well we can certainly count on Obama to put in a vote of "present" on vital issues – so much safer that way

So now what? Does Obama think Hillary will leave us over there for 100+ years too? He has run a very good campaign and his speeches are very inspirational.
Voter turnout has been tremendous. But this voter is still waiting for specific answers to issues - and so far I don't hear that.

It seems to me that the only way Obama can stay in this race is by engaging in petty bickering and demagoguery. While Obama is pointing the finger and trying to feed his ego, Hillary is listening to the needs of the American people and responding with solutions. Hillary Clinton wants to bring America back, while Barrack Obama is trying to win the election. The American people should vote for Hillary Clinton because she wants to be a leader that will bring us through these troubled times.

Obama is starting to get a little cocky here.

He is still behind in the polls everywhere. He is starting to honestly believe that his crusty Ted kennedy endorsements are going to magically change voters minds.

If McCain is the nominee, only Obama could beat him. McCain and Clinton share too many of the same ideas and their support comes from similar folks. Where's the chage in that?!

did you mean She (Not he) "actually differed with McCain by arguing for exceptions for torture before changing positions when the politics of the moment changed"?

-Clinton did, in fact, vote for the Kyl-Lieberman Amendment attached to the 2007 Defense Spending Bill. The Amendment declared that Iran's Revolutionary Guard was a terrorist organization.

-In CNN's YouTube debate on July 24, 2007, Obama responded to a question from a YouTube user regarding one-on-one diplomacy with the leaders of nations unfriendly to the United States, such as Syria, Iran, and North Korea. Obama stated that he would readily meet personally with the leaders of these countries.

Clinton pledged to support diplomatic relations with them, but stopped short of supporting one-on-one talks, and underscored the danger to American interests these nations presented. In an interview the next day on the Des Moines Register's website, Clinton said of Obama's position: “I thought that was irresponsible and frankly naive."

The Obama campaign is right on both counts.

Hillary did vote for the Iraq War, then she voted to label a portion of Iran's Military a "terrorist organization"

But you have to understand, Hillary is voting based upon what the polls say.
So when the polls change, Hillary's position will change.

Also, Hillary had her shot at healthcare and it was an abysmal failure. She wasted millions and millions of taxpayer dollars.

Gee, you need to find other topics beside Iraq war vote. It is not even #1 issue anymore and it is getting boring now. Any real plans about economy Barack, or your CHANGE is all about trashing Hillary or worse not even shaking her hand. This guy is nothing but a talker.

Funny that Obama wants to criticize people for "not talking to leaders they don't like". Wasn't it Obama on the news today being shown turning his back to Hillary instead of shaking her hand @ the State of the Union address? What this couontry needs is a leader that can work with ANYONE @ ANYTIME. Not a sulking leader that tries to be caustic & tries to deny being that way....seems like same ole same ole to me.

Yada, yada, yada. Fired Up, Fired Up.

Surely Obama jests in thinking he can out debate John McCain. Obama has yet to win any of the debates with the Democrats.

Obama is not the 'uniter' you all think he is; what he always does is make sure he attacks Hillary, then if Hillary says anything back, then he and the media claims Hillary is being mean and mis-stating Obama.

Seems as if Obama thinks firing off continual negative attacks about Hillary, will help him. This guy can never just talk about his record and how he intends to get our country back on track. He never compares and contrasts his agenda from Hillary's so voters can make an informed decision on which candidate to back. I think there is danger when a candidate abandons promotion of his own candidacy in favor of attacking his opponent. Tomorrow night's debate will be interesting. I hope he will lay off his attacks on Hillary and start talking real issues.

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain. Hillary can never win a general election. More people would vote against Hillary Clinton than for her.

This man is getting nastier and nastier every time he opens his mouth. If he ends up on the ticket, I'll vote any Republican just to stop this jerk.

So far he has received the endorsments of almost every disfunctional politician in America.

Barack, Barack- didn't we tell you to stop saying bad things about poor little Hillary?

You know she's going to start crying.

Now who is making the first swipe.
Hillary Clinton cares more about the American people and said she would get out the troops in Iraq.
John McCain also said on CNN that is one thing that he and Hillary disagree on is the war in Iraq.

Obama, at least Clinton showed up to vote either way on the Iran issue! You decided not to show up and vote! I'm not sure, but I'd rather someone at least take a stand on the issues rather than just decide that one won't bother to vote at all.

How ridiculous are you for even discussing the Iran bill when you didn't have the guts to show up and vote!!!! Similar to your voting pattern in Illinois.

Exactly Obama.

The clintons have been playing the same old game of playing politics with the lives of people to fulfill their egos. Nothing original about them.

You are certain to be the democratic nominee as people are tired of the OLD ways of washington.

Time for change!

I am still begging someone to explain:

How does Hillary have 35 yrs experience?
How does being First Lady count for anything?
Would she have been elected Senator if she didn't move to NY?
Would she be in this race if not for Bill?
Would you have even HEARD of her if not for Bill?

I dare any of you to answer these questions.

Obama will never win, not even with the same old 'Hillary voted for the war' stories!! What a joke!

I like Obama, but if he keeps this up, I will be looking for a new Veep for Hillary!

On a day which noteworthy candidates resign this is posted? I think CNN is great and all but I rather read about Edwards or issues.

Obama is without a doubt the best candidate to beat McCain because he can compete for independent votes. Hilary cannot. Conservatives and Moderates will unite against her and vote McCain in the general election. Anyone who would like to see a democrat in office would be wise to vote Obama NOW, or else risk Mr. "We'll keep the troops in Iraq for 1,000 years if necessary" win the whitehouse.

OBAMA VIOLATED A SET AGREEMENT TO RUN ADS IN FLORIDA. HE RAN TELEVISION ADS IN FLORIDA. HILLARY AND EDWARDS DID NOT.

HE IS A LIAR. DON’T DRINK THE KOOL-AID.

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!

It's heating up!!!!!!

Obama is so weak that he have to attack Hillar to make a point or to show himself up.
All of this attack make me wish I was American to vote this election.
CAN A FELLOW CANADIAN VOTE?

Yes! Truth! Now, here's where Hillary supporters say: "no fair! that's bashing!" Please refer to the distinction between criticizing a candidate, in truth, for a substantive position versus falsifying a candidate's position, flip-flopping and cheating w/r/t the DNC and race-baiting.

Obama speaks the truth . The Republicans would have an easy walk to the White House if Clinton was to be the Democrat nominee.

You're either with Hillary, or you're with the terrorists.

-Signed NOW-NY and the millions of Hillary supporters who blindly trudge after her regardless of what she says or does

BAM!
Hard to argue that point.
Really hard.