Yes, they do…and it's the perfect compliment. It's the PERFECT ticket!

Go Clinton! You won my vote tonight!

Thumbs down on Bill Schneiders comments. Is your job to critique or be a critic ? We can make up our own minds based on what we've seen and what we see.

Thumbs down on Carl Bernstein………his comments are as rough as his appearance.

It's time for both to give it up !!!

hilery has done……………………….

to become or to forgettttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttobama

Clinton does has experience- She has played an integral role in the divisiveness of American politics since the 1970's. I want a president able to reach across the aisle and bring compromise back to government and who will return popular sovereignty to the political equation.

go hileryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Your comments extrapolate far beyond what the candidates are saying in this debate and your obvious bias toward Obama is coming through clearly…

Hilary is not only polished but one of the most intelligent woman I have ever heard speak. she compares well wtih Margaret Thatcher.

I do believe we have witnessed the unification of the Democratic Party. These two didn't debate, but discussed minor differences on the same issues. I believe we are seeing the next president and vice president sitting on the same stage!

Hillary you are one experienced woman. Will be happy if you become my President

I think Billl Schenieder is so biased against Senator Clinton. You are endorsing Obama clearly and I dont think you should be doing that but analysing the truth. You are scared of a woman being the commander in chief. Bottom line

bird, bitter much?

Obama's slumlord ties are going to be a much bigger scandal than any of the right wing witch-hunts which ALMOST brought the Clintons down.

Hillary Clinton is alway's saying "we" as if she were President Bill Clinton's Vice Prez.

I am tired of her round about answers, and never a straight answer shall touch her lips.

She is the same old white house, only in female form.

I am tired of her arrogance and sense of entitlement.

I am voting for Barack Obama.

I see OBAMA as being refreshing with a positive attitude. Let's bring on a change with a new name in the white house.

You're missing the point. Hillary's "me toos" are based on experience and a proven track record. Obama's are based on poetic promises and "hope."

It's style (Obama) vs. style AND substance (Hillary).

I'll take style AND substance over style with the hope for substance any day!

I wish someone would ask them both how they feel about keeping government
deliberations and resultant actions secret from the public. Hillary's health plan failed
largly because it was decided in secret by people whom were unnamed.
Would she do it differently next time? What is Obama's record on openness?

Let's not forget that so many of the staunch Bush supporters 8 years ago would now take anyone over G-dub. I'm one of them. His approval ratings have been in the dumpster for a long time and the majority of voters in this country gave him their trust. He's done a lot more harm than good to this country despite the challenges that he's faced.

Obama comes to us with a clean record and he is so far killing Clinton. remember The Clintons had a lot of personal and finiancal problems during Clinton husband adminstation. I feel that if we really are looking for Change we need Obama to help us make change

Change is good

The idea of Hiliary Clinton as a 'uniter' is a joke. The ONLY thing the Republicans can agree on is that they hate Hiliary Clington. I'm not a huge fan of Obama either, but electing Hiliary will just create 4 more years of the kind of deadlock we've had under Bush. It a no brainer.

I always that you were an objective journalist, but after browsing throught the CNN Web site to see where I could post a question about both of the canidates postions on helping small businesses who employ a large percentage of the nation's citizens that I was wrong. Are there any objective journalists left in the mainstream media?

Obama and Hillary, are giving the people what they think that people whant. Some times people say one thing and might fells another.

Just remember who voted for the war and who didn't. We need to get out of that whole war issue. 16 months will be out of the war. Go Obama.

As usual, Wolf again shows his inability to act as a neutral questioner.

Hillary is amazing! Who wouldn't vote for her. She is intellignet, experienced and presidential. Obama is blundering, unsure of what he wants to say about policies. Change, Hope, Inspiration… Blah, Blah, Blah. I want someone who will fight the Republicans not unite with them. Who cares about Ted who drove an affairess lover to her watery death Kennedy. He is one of the reasons our country is where it is today. It's Hillary for me!!!

That was if we bash Bush…. sorry got excited

I don't think Hillary looks more presidential or that she was won the debate. America is in crisis and the same ole same ole will not do. American's need a vision and that requires a visionary. Hillary is a good democrat, but we need more. Obama is more.

clinton will be a unitor where possible. but she will fight for the things that the american people want and need.

Obama do you have a plan to surround yourself with people that can be of service and with experience to bring about the change you and this country desires?

Hillary is winning this debate. She has done her homework, answered voters' calls for concrete policy proposals. I have been an Obama supporter, but my esteem for Hillary is increasing dramatically. She's on top of the healthcare issue, and Obama's ideas are looking fuzzier and fuzzier.

I'm not sure any of the candidates fully understand about the mortgage crisis. What can they do to help people who refinanced and OBTAINED a sub prime LOAN and their house went up in value as houses should and are NOW stuck with say a $700K loan at interest only and today that same house is worth $550K.
THE MIND SET OF EVERY AMERICAN DREAM IS TO BUILD VALUE IN THEIR HOME. With THE WAY IT IS NOW THE HOMES ARE GOING DOWN IN VALUE AND THE MORTGAGE STAYS THE SAME AT INTEREST ONLY! THE BUSINESS SENSE WAS TO BORROW MONEY TO FIX UP YOUR HOME BY REFINANCING THINKING THAT THE VALUE WOULD GO UP AND WITHIN A 3 TO 5 YEAR PERIOD YOU COULD GET A FIXED LOWER INTEREST RATE! THIS IS WHAT THE LENDERS WERE PUTTING OUT. NOW PEOPLE CAN'T REFINANCE AND THUS FORCED BANKRUPTCY!

HOW DO THE CANDIDATES PLAN TO HELP REVERSE THIS TREND QUICKLY???

I agree, I cannot see her as a Uniter at all. The Republicans have a strong distaste for Hillary…Bring in the new…OBAMA

I disagree that she may not be a uniter. I think Hillary Clinton has the strength, personal and DC experience to be very effective. Regarding the Kennedy situation, I think Sen Kennedy was upset at the tone of what I feel the media caused - not directly at Ms. Clinton. I'm impressed with both of them at this point, but am still a Hillary kind of girl!

Well, Poopsie, we could categorize her as many things, but "Clinton" is probably the least offensive.

Independent TM - there is no canddate in this race with the last nam CHANGE. Clinton indeed had 8 years - and that wa sgood 8 years. As for a change, except the change to good speeches from the president who can't say ten words without mistakes, I didn't hear from Obama any concrete information of what exactly changes and most importantly, how, he's going to introduce.

What a ticket the two would make Hilery as Pres and Oboma a Vp

They are both doing well. I especially like the return of civility. It's very hard to make a choice–but I do like the idea of change.

Oh come on Schneider - enough of this drivel! This topic is an insult to human intelligence!

As Hillary just said ~ ~ It took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush ~ ~ It will take (another strong) Clinton to clean up after the Bush we are having to put up with now ~ `

LETS STOP THE BUSH BASHING AND TALK TOPICS

its true that her name is Hillary but once she gets to state house she will take with her a Clinton. Thus the difference is the same so it isnt sexist but a true reflection of the reality that is.

The audience seems polarized towards Clinton - simply judging by the sound of applause. It seems Hillary gets more applause on her answers than Obama does on his.
I do believe Obama is winning this one.

GO OBAMAAAA…….

I'm not interested in how well either candidate will reach out to the Neocons.

I would like to believe that Senator Clinton truly wants to bring unity, but as I watch her expression as she waits for Obama's response, I see a smugness, a sense of

Well, Mr. Schneider, I think Hillary is doing a great job bringing people together this evening.

I am going to stick by her. I hope she can be her "own president" when the time comes.

There is no doubt that a Democrat will be our next president. I agree with Caroline Kennedy that there is a new excitement in the air.

I was 20 years old and not 21 in time to vote for JFK, but I was caught up in the thrill of the new era and way of thinking that JFK brought to young people then.

I think Hillary looks pretty good, and I see both of them working on unity. The biggest mistake these two could make would be to polarize. They both deserve to be president and I think they should choose each other as running mates.

My 78 year old Mother [an OBAMA supporter] made an interesting comparison between Hillary and Luraleen Wallace……..George Wallace could not run for another term, so he ran his wife, I think it is a very appropriate analogy. YES, WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After Clinton speaks, Obama constantly says he agrees with her. It is like he is following her lead.

Hillary responds with CONCRETE answerers and analysis - not generalities (that are very well espoused by such an eloquent speaker).

set Clinton…."takes Clintons to clean up after Bush's" powerful and poignant

He's known as a concessus building but keep in mind, all those lofty ideas that are making so many people feel good aren't realistic and when he has to meet both sides of each goal he's touting he'll achieve, he'll make huge concessions that may leave far fewer people happy than had he set out to achieve a result that didn't require making such tradeoffs that would marginalize the goal.

A good politician doesn't look to appease all, like your concessus builder but tries to meet the objective and in doing so utilizes negotiations to do so, not concessions.

I think it is ridiculous that the Clinton's try to take credit for economic prosperity during their administration when everyone knows that it was not a matter of policy but an emerging internet economy that fueled this growth. Hillary Clinton retains all the partisan baggage and, additionally, scandal-ridden skeletons that plagued her husband throughout his political career.

Clinton still trying to use her husband's records for her success. But this will lead us to where we were for generations and will never take us forward. Let's have a real change. A change of old politics and people like Clintons. Bill Clinton had many faults. Why doesn't she talk about her husband's many faults

Hillary Clinton can't stand on her own. She needs Bill to hold her hand, what kind of supposed leader is this. 35 years of same old mess.
Give me a break Hillary.

As a resident of NY, Clinton has absolutely nothing as a senator GO OBAMA!!!!

Will Bill be flying around on taxpayer money furthering his personal fundraising endeavors?

I have a real problem with political analysts and their comments about Ms. Clinton-from what I have read about her tenure in the Senate, she is known to be a consensus builder and has a willingness to work with others-even those across the aisle. Almost every news show-CNN, FOX, MSNBC appear to take great delight in bashing her.
So I have a real problem believing that your perception is not biased.

Obama looks tired and out of words today. It looks he did well in play-off but he out in finals.

Gotta love that response to the that one question that it took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush, and it will take another one to clean up after the second Bush. That was a great statement that apparently got the crowd going.

It isn't about Bill's role…. she is her own person. She always has been. I wish when she was asked about the ticket always being a Bush or a Clinton…she could have stood up and said, "I'm not Bill Clinton. My name is Hillary! I will be president, not him." That may have put the "Bill clone" issues to rest.

Rick
Port Orange, Fl.

How is Hillary going to keep Bill from inputting his ideas if she is elected?
It appears to me that when he speaks on her so called behalf he is really running once again. That man has such an ego he will not take a back seat.

How come none of the candidate's have a point of view on the biggest problem facing the United State's, Global Warming.

It's time for change. As for undocumented workers they are "illegals" and she avoided that word like the plague. I can just see my taxes going through the roof to pay for her health care plan. But what do I know she say's she can spend my money better then I can…….yeah right

As to the actual question of this thread: yes, they both have what the other wants. That's why they are being so nice to each other. I can't imagine a stronger ticker than that of Clinton/Obama…..or should I say Experience/Inspiration

I loved that question about Bush, clinton, bush, clinton

It's about time someone brought that up in a televised Debate!

Hillary has worked well with Republicans in spite of her partisan reputation. Don't underestimate her political skills.

In response to poopsie, because her last name is Clinton, what is sexist about that? If she didn't want to be lumped in with her x president she could have taken her maiden name, but somehow I think she would rather have the name recognition.

It is clear that either one of these fine leaders is league's ahead of the sad sack of Republicans who remain in the race for the Republican nomination. I give the nod to Obama for crispness, consistency, and the sense of confidence and command that he brings to the table

I wish they would get back on policy questions.

You're right–well put. No matter how great your policy ideas are, it takes a leadership that can bring people together–particularly, the Congress–to enact them.

Hillary!!!

I loved the clintons but it is time move foward and Obama is the person I believe will do that. Let's not look back to the good ole times but ahead to much much better times.

I guess the writers decide to come off strike and work for Clinton

Hillary's divisiveness is what worries me about her. I'm afraid she can't be elected, and if she is, I'm afraid she won't be able to get anything done.

You know Clinton just said it may take a Clinton to clean up after this Bush…actually, it just takes a Democrat who can unite not lead to more division, Obama would be the better choice.

Why does Blitzer keep asking Obama to answer questions first, while allowing Clinton time to formulate her response?! Is he biased against Obama?

will somebody please ask : what would be Bill's role in a Hillary Whitehouse?
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First Man.

Does she not hear the questions??She has not let the american public know how she would change anything. My question to Mrs. Clinton is what specific role would ex president Clinton be in the white house?

I think Hillary Clinton looks much more presidential in this debate more than others- she has great confidence is clearly stating her position- this is her debate! finally after you strip all the mud slinging this is what you get!!!

hillary 2008

Obama 2016

Appears bill schneider is drinking the Obama cool-aid - Its amazing how CNN, MSNBC and Fox are pandering to the right and fringe elements.

what will senator obama do to bring our troops home.

Hillary is doing well. That last comment about a Clinton in the whitehouse to clean up after a bush was a homerun!

Please, someone ask them in the debate if they'll choose each other to be their running mate!

The way they are focusing on views extends this realism that they each have what the other wants. I believe this is in correspondence to their own individualism in the debate with trying to have the right answers. What I would like them to focus on for the remainder of the event is the younger voters and education. We are the future generation and deserve a good voice on this debate

Folks…LISTEN to what they are saying instead of making sweeping statements. They are truly attacking the GOP platforms instead of each other. THIS is a mature discussion/debate.

The Clintons had eight years, and brought forth historic peace and prosperity. I don't care to change either of those.

It's funny that people would have re-elected Bill Clinton to a third term given the chance in 2000, but heaven forbid his WIFE get the chance!

Are we ever going to talk about issues that affect black people, like Obama's poor stance on affirmative action?

Bill,
I have always appreciate your astute observations. However, "it's tough to imagine a Clinton bringing people together" is way off mark. It was Newt and the Republicans that were the devisive force to pre-empted many of President Clinton's agenda. Furthermore, this is not Bill, it's Hillary. Let's not get hung-up on last names.

agreed!!

Hillary with the line of the NIGHT!!!!

Correction. She was a Rodham before she decided to run for president. NOW she made herself a Clinton.

OOOOOBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAA

Bill, you're all for Obama, that's been obvious from day one.

GO HILLARY! It takes a CLINTON VILLAGE to clean up the BUSH mess! Obama is not one of them.

I respect them both but I still do not know what is on her resume other than working in a law firm, being first lady, and now a senator. Further more, if she feels she acted as co=president with Bill why won't they release the white house papers as requested months ago? I see them as just about equal.

Hillary should be held accountable for using her husband as an attack dog. Her response was not genuine

HIllary is calculating in a scary way and she is bought by the lobbyists.

Hillary has reached over the aisle many times. She also knows when to search for common ground and when to hold her ground.

I agree with Poopsie. The press and other "opponents" of Hillary try to discount her abilities by claiming that Bill would run the show. It's the typical insult to women and usually raised by conservatives who still believe that a woman's place is in the kitchen.

clinton to clean bush mess

Obama is doing great!!! Go Obama!!!

Hubert Humphery would be proud of this debate, really civil

Obama is obviously more of a concensus-builder. He is not a creature of the political machine as is Senator Clinton. He represents honesty and hope - two qualities American sorely needs at the moment….

Hi,

I would like to know till 2008 no one had heared of Obama? or anything about the Man. its funny how he in 2008 just shows up and knows all and how to deal with it all come on what has people got there eyes closed.?

Not for me,she will bring together a lot of people. But if you whant sombody to bring every body together,that wont happen. Not even for Obama.

Three Kennedy's for Obama…. Three Kennedy's for Clinton

If people are truly judged based upon their own individual mertis, then why is Clinton's husband becoming the most visible first lady/husband in history. That is just silly and she knows it.

Go President Hillary Clinton!

Bill, dont miss the question of the 38 year old (who has never voted).. . for the last 30yrs it has always been either a clinton/bush who as been a forerunner

Hillary Clinton would be wise to distance herself with ever having had anything to do with the Legal Services Corporation. LSC was headline news not too long ago and they have been cited for not knowing where the money that Hillary got
from the taxpayers is actually going. There has never been any accountability for the distribution of tax payers money that this LSC agency has doled out. And they keep getting more!!

Obama is overmatched. Hillary is far more polished and knowledgable. Does anyone else see him doodling while she's answering? It does not appear he is writing words, rather tiny hash marks.

Hillary says we are judged on our own merits but she keeps taking credit for her husband's work. Go ahead and take credit for NAFTA too.

"It’s very tough to imagine a Clinton bringing people together."

Bill,

That's because the media would never allow Hillary to bring the country together. There is an irrational hatred for the Clintons that the media feeds nightly.

Stop positioning Hillary as the heir to Bill. It's unfair to keep asking these questions.

Hillary gave a great example of how she has worked with Republican senators…is can and will work with the other side.

Not true!

How come nobody asks the question why Mexico and other Latin American countries won't do something to stop exporting there poor? Shouldn't we engage these countries to find solutions to there lack of getting jobs and educating their own people.

Of course you would think that, YOU'RE FOR OBAMA ANYWAY.

what? are you kidding me? obama has more years of elected office than clinton (11 vs. 8). i'm not sure why people can't seem to grasp this - it's not a hard concept. and i still have yet to hear exactly why she claims "35 years of experience" and more importantly, what she accomplished during that time.

Obama is the only candidate who can take over republican.
Go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a waste, Obama could have tore her up with the question of how did the Clintons do in the 8 years they were in there

Hillary Clinton's history has been that of a divider.

Whoa Bill,

You're doing so good. I love the commentary on how they are doing in the debate, but let us "imagine" or not "imagine".

I personally, and independent, can see Hillary getting people to work together.

Loving your analysis. But let's not imagine. Let's pay attention to the debate at hand.

I believe Senator Clinton is coming across as a uniter. Her reputation may not go along with that but she seems patient, determined and ready to lead in a cooperative way.

I think Hillary is doing Ok

Go Hillary

Go Clinton!!!!!!!!!!!

So true Bill. That's what makes this race so fascinating. I'd like to think the Democrats will want to rally around someone who can create a coalition, not someone who is naturally devisive.

She has much more of everything!

Obama is giving Hillary too much credit.

Of the two, I think Clinton is much more partisan, "old school" style politics - and that's been reflected in the entirety of her campaign. As far as the experience question goes, yes, Clinton is older and consequently has more years of "experience." However, Obama has more years experience as an elected official. He also comes from a background of public service, the aspect of politics that I think has most been lost at the national level.

I respectfully disagree. We voted for Bush because he was less polished and more of a uniter, and look where it got us! I think at this point people want someone they know better, not someone they hope will answer their expectations.

Obama is speaking in a tone that all citizens can relate to. Hillary is making more sense but sounds unrealistic !!!

Hillary has done a great deal, and in this debate she shows that she is most capable of reaching across the aisle and having innovative ideas as well. She shows herself to be far more capable than Obama.

She is dividing the DNC by asking them to go against rules and overturn there decision to award the delegates for MI and FL. This is nothing new. I wish this debate would get at least a little heated. Great they are friends, but I need to decide on one. They need to talk to America not each other right now.

I actually like dboth of them however Hillary Clinton makes more sense and looks more presidential tonight!
There was one major key question tonight,
Hillary opposed to start a dialogue with the enemy but Obma wants to talk to Iran and the rest! I think that it is very negative for Obama and Hillary won the debate!

will somebody please ask : what would be Bill's role in a Hillary Whitehouse?

Bill, there are agree in to the same thing in different words.. they are not going for each other's jugler vein.. its a change to what we have seen .. and this is the last time we will diplomacy (At its best) on the democratic stage :)-

I disagree. Hillary will be able to get people to work together simply because her plans are more thought out and more likely to work.

Hillary is sincere about experience and equally confident.

I'm an independent. The Clintons had 8 years, it's time for CHANGE.

When will she answering the question? What was the response to the Kennedy question?

Her name is Hillary, NOT Bill. Why categorize her as "a Clinton"? I see that as sexist.

Go obmaaaaaaa