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Actually, if you look at all the Democratic debates Wolf Blitzer has moderated for the recent primaries, he appeared to be supporting Clinton. I was pleased to see his interaction with BOTH candidates this time around at the Kodak. I don't know if he has been looking at the feedback from earlier debates, but I thought he was very balanced this time around. Also, I was VERY pleased by the questions. It appeared too often that when I watched the Democratic debates, some of the questions were too generalized and ethereal. Whereas the Republicans seemed to pick topic X and debate it. The debate at Kodak was very much issue-oriented and I believe helped to differentiate the candidates more. Good job I say.

I AM VERY UPSET THE WAY YOU CUT IN ON JOHN MCCAIN SPEAKILNG AND LET OBAMA GO ON. I NOW YOU ARE FOR OBAMA, THE WAY YOU ALWAYS PUT OBAMA FIRST, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAVE NOTICED IT.
CNN NEED TO PUT A STOP TO THE WAY YOU ARE DOING THE OTHER CANDIDATES. EXPECIALLY HILLARY AND MCCAIN. YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO TREAT ALL CANDIDATES THE SAME AND GIVE ALL THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME AND RESPECT.
I WONDER IS CNN AND MOST OF THE NEWS MEDIA ARE FOR OBAMA?

VERLA SECREST MCCAIN, NO KIN TO JOHN MCCAIN.
MONROE N.C.

I am white female and I will not vote for Clniton. And as for the my daughters none of them will vote for her. Change means change. Not the same words all the time.

"I see I am right,. Is there a problem with the fact of a female president, or is CNN really trying to swing the voters over to Obama for president."

Kind of strange isn't it Connie since we are the world leader in spreading democracy? We rip other nations media for doing this very thing.

Thanks guys that right there was what I was talking about.
Go Hillary

Last evening Hannity asked the Luntz group members who said they were going to vote for Hillary but changed to Obama what Obama has done for the country that would make them vote for him. Only one of 5 could say anything.
Why would people vote for someone who has no substance and very few good plans for Americas future. Just because he is a great orator will NOT make him a good President.

Let's stop all the bad polling and trying to influence who wins the election.
Move On has to be the worst. In their poll they actually let members vote
twice for president. This is the reason I quit Move On.

Polls do influence voters. Stop them and let the American people decide.

Wolf you are a joke or a clown. Go back to a circus because you are a clown

The last debate in Cali was awesome and I loved it!!! HIllary kicked butt and proved....eventhough Wolf tried to switch her words.......she has what it takes to be president!!!

President Hillary Clinton is coming!!!

Shame we had to wait this long!!

Replying to the comment asking Wolf to stop calling his team "The Best Political Team on Television"...
It is not self-serving, arrogant or smug when he's speaking the truth. If you don't like CNN and the way they cover the news, why don't you just run over to O'Reilly's arms at Fox News?
For the sake of this girl's sanity, GROW UP PEOPLE.
Do not come on a blog to ANTAGONIZE someone. If you have something constructive to say, that's fine. But it becomes tiresome and redundant to see the same ridiculous comments set out to purposely be mean-spirited.
I'm the one in high school, not all of you. Why am I more mature that most of you?!

On a more positive note to you, Wolf– Once again, you did a great job on Thursday night. I can't wait to watch you and everyone else tomorrow covering Super Tuesday!!

Wolf, You have a great team. They did call in extra security for you at the Kodak. The noise was incredible.
I would like to see a story on how the World sees the canidates: in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Obama has appeal in all these places.
What do the Foreign polls say?

Wolf is just a reporter and US Natioals has the right to choose who they want for president.. Please stop the megative writing about him.

Shameless pandering to Wall Street corporate criminals who are using Obama to knock out Hillary, then will install their corrupt crony in November.

Wolf,
I agree with everyone regarding that your dislike Hillary. "Naive" hahahaha.
Every time I tune to CNN is Obama, come on! Stop running interview with Michelle Obama all day long! This weekend you should have named CNN " A Michelle Obama Weekend!!!" Please!!!!!!!!! I am sooo tired of CNN. Hey who is in charge of these people! come CNN do something!!!!!!!!

February 4, 2008 8:37 am ET
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Wolf,

I have been watching you since you were crouched under a table during the Gulf War. Never before have I seen you report with such bias. Why don't you just wear an Obama for President pin while you report from The Situation Room? Such media manipulation I have never seen! Yestserday I decided even though I can barely stand it, I will be getting my political coverage from Fox news—a tough pill to swallow for a Democrat–but I can no longer tolerate your blatant support for Obama while belittling Senator Clinton. You really did try hard in the debate to make her look bad–but she didn't fall for it-too bad for you.

If the public's votes ultimately end up in a 'tie' of Democratic delegates, then the super delegates will decide the nominee. It's going to be interesting to see if the super-delegates vote according to race lines... wouldn't it be ironic that the first Black nominee is prevented by a vote of a white-majority group of Democratic super-delegates?

Wolf, you need to do a story angle on that.

Obama shows an inmature side which ill-equipps him to be president.
To be able to Inspire plays very little role in world polictics. All leaders of other nations tend to emphasize on their own nations' self interst and can't be INSPIRED by any high sounding words when it comes to nitty-gritty negotiations.
Hillary has demonstrated a sensitivty to others's viewpoints when she said that she could understand the developing nations' views towards global warning.
She has shown constant graciousness in front of all the condescension, snubs and personal attacks and treat them with such good humor and generosity. Coupled with her command of the facts, she will be a most effective president in dealing with world leaders with her strength, sensitivity and graciousness.

I think CNN should do a story on Wolf and his best political team doing everything they can to Make Obama look like he is the best thing since sliced bread and they do everything possable to make Hillary Clinton look like the bad person.Wolf did all he can to break Hillary in this debate and couldnt do it.CNN and other media channles are doing everything they can to keep Hillary Clinton out of the White House.Do you want to stay the most watched news channel? Start doing things fair.You guys are so lopsided toward Barak it is so blatint.Wise up CNN your starting to look like all of the other lopsided channels.We all know Obamas i voted no on going into Iraq.Big deal he wasnt voteing and he didnt have the preasure on him like not only Hillary but alot of other Democrats that were talked into voteing for this war.HE WASNT THERE.If he was i am sure he would have voted for the war.This is a thing of the past anyway.Who do you think will try and fix this from day one.Not Obama he didnt vote for it and its not his mistake.Hillary knoes they were talked into this war and will fix this war alot faster then Barak.The man is a talker a preacher and that wont get anything done. you have to be a doer like Hillary Clinton.(BE FAIR CNN!!!!!!!!!!BE FAIR CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BE FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Hillary 08

I looked through some of the comments regarding debate with Clinton and Obama and I agree with many of them CNN is appearing to show Hillary in a somewhat negative way.

At first I though I was just imagining it, but the more I have followed the CNN reporting and viewing the comments here, I see I am right,. Is there a problem with the fact of a female president, or is CNN really trying to swing the voters over to Obama for president.

Do you realize how much impact you could have on a nation or the world who rely on you for fair and accurant news reporting.

I watch CNN for news every day and I am very disappointed.

I don't agree that Wolf and CNN endorses Senator Obama for President. As a matter of fact, I feel Wolf is a Clinton supporter. Stop being soooo sensitive!

Wolf – this is directed at you especially. I have been around long enough, watched newscasts, political and otherwise and never have I witnessed such a lack of professionalism as being displayed in today's reporting of the upcoming election.

It used to be, you could watch newcaster's comment on elections, interview candidates and report on polls, and the observer would never be able to tell which party the reporter was backing. Not so today. Every show, almost every reporter and every comment smacks of unbridled bias. I can tell beyond a shadow of a doubt who you support as well as numerous others in your job are supporting

Again, it's a shameful lack of professionalism. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU. It's such a pity our new young voters will never know political reporting without opinions interjected.

Did Wolf and CNN fail to notice that Barack Obama nodded off TWICE during the debates. Seriously, if you didn't catch it the first time...watch it again. He was having a very difficult time staying awake during Hillary's responses in regards to the war in Iraq. I am disheartened at how biased (especially CNN) at how the media has been during these primaries.

If Hillary were falling asleep during one of Obama's responses, we would never hear the end of it!!! The whole world would know about it.

Hillary has clearly showed that she has more stamina than the young hotshot. Don't know about you, but I want someone who is going to stay awake on the job!

Wolf.

CNN is wolf and wolf is CNN. you are a great man in CNN and keep up the good you a doing. Thanks.

This is driving me crazy. Doesn't anyone know how to spell naive?

Wolf,

Can you please ask the honorable folks at CNN to update Barack Obama's profile on your election center. You have 3 videos that are over 2 months old – one about inhaling? Is this what the nation is talking about? I'm sure CNN would want it's web site to be the most current. Your profile should have videos of his speech after his win in South Carolina or his announcement speech in in IL. This really leaves the impression that CNN is supporting Hillary.

Thanks.

To Jack c.and Wolf b. you guys are the best you know whats really going on in white house and i know you guys are tied of this people foolin us.We want a CHANGE tied of CLINTON, BUSH

Completely amateurish this debate panel CNN put in place. This panel was as low as I have ever seen any debate panels through my 40+ years of watching political debates on TV. Blitzer and your gang of wannabes take some pointers from true professionals like.....Brian Williams, Tim Russert and Chris Mathews!!!

I'm simply not going to tune in to CNN anymore after watching lately how completely bias towards Sen. Obama this Network is...Why doesn't this Network just come out and officially endorse Obama, all that is left!! Don't believe me...all you had to watch lastnight out here on the westcoast lastnight was repeat after repeat of the Michelle Obama "exclusive" interview..catchy phrase right? short of endorsement...very lame and a flat shame to news networks who the American public counts on broadcasting "NON-BIAS" reporting!

So long CNN...Hello MSNBC!!!!

Wolf is another Clinton hater. G

Wolf,

I have enjoyed your balanced political presentations and analysis in the past. However, during this past debate your questioning introduced a clear bias against Hillary. Your inflammatory posing of a question to Hillary with respect to "naiveté" on her Iraq vote makes a convincing case against you with the jury audience immediately supporting this verdict with loud boos.

As the moderator, hardball questions are fine but there needs to be a balance present. For example, if you had offset your question to Hillary by asking Obama why his U.S. Senate voting record on Iraq was virtually the same as Hillary's or if you had asked Obama after both candidates had finished listing their qualifications for the presidency why voters shouldn't be concerned about Obama's relatively short list of accomplishments then you might claim fairness in "hardball moderation". Yet this hardball balance was missing.

You damaged CNN's and your reputation for fairness in this last debate. At a minimum, an apology for your "slip" to the American people similar to Chris Matthews's recent mea culpa with respect to his comments on Hillary is appropriate here. Not only must the candidates be measured in their words in a nationally televised debate but also so must the moderators. Historically, you have been an excellent commentator in the past and admitting a mistake now could only help restore and even strengthen your and CNN's reputation.

Wolf

You're a trouble maker to say the least. You were doing just fine until you started to pick on Hillary Clinton..... " swipe " " nieve " WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?
There was no need for that kind of nonsense Wolf!

JohnS brilliant post....Kudos!

Wolf was out of line with the "nieve" Comment. You could see he was try to give a n edge for Obama to attack and showed clear Favoritism toward Obama.

I didnt see Wolf Say to Obama "during Your days in the Crack house did you ever feel a need to take a hit a little to far and overdose". "Or during your days kicking families out of houses with Rezko did you ever develop any kind of Feeling of what a piece of trash you really are?" Or you could really really confused him and everyone else listening by having him try to explain his Health care plan or any other Real issue that is effecting the nation. But you know you'd hear some stupid speech that has nothing to do at all with the issues. In other words "Double talk".

Hillary in 2008 "Ready and qualified to lead on Day one"

I've enjoyed watching all the drama of the U.S.presidential race unfold here in S.Korea.Unfortunately CNN is the only english news channel available to me.I've picked up a decidely Anti-Clinton,pro-Obama feel from its news casts,and its website .I know you want the race to last til the convention,but it would be nice to hear a few pro Clinton comments from someone other than republicans,who think they can beat her in november .This so called "Best team of political experts",seem to try to disparage her and encourage Obama with almost every word they speak.It'll be interesting to hear their pathetic moans when she wipes him up on feb 5th!

If as you say Wolf, that you have the best political team on television why am I watching a Hillaryfest going on this Saturday before Super Tuesday on the CNN segments.....I can hear Hillary say the same thing over and over on Ballot Box 2008 but I cannot hear Barack Obama speak at length on anything. I can see Bill Clinton as a surrogate on stage but I cannot see Ted Kennedy (and that group seems like they are having a lot of fun in Santa Fe etc). On the other shows on CNN a topic is brought up only for the vast majority of examples to be Hillary again....if an Obama point has really made a point on the economy, health care or whatever that of course will not be mentioned.....

I have always loved CNN ..... but I have to go on the internet to get any sort of information as to the goings on with the Obama campaign. It sure appears to me that corporations like CNN are in Hillary's camp and that you are attempting to ensure the public is.....WHY do you think the American People are being driven away from so called journalists. We no longer have an independent press and that is one of the main components of a democracy! What is your role in that????

Fox News has now gone very pro Hillary as have the current Republican statements..... Seems they are afraid of Obama as well. No one ever thought he could make such a splash.

CNN needs to change its ways or loose this viewer!

Media's favorable treatment of BO (barack obama) and trashing of Mrs. Clinton is distrubing. Especially Newsweak magazine. Very biased. It read like a tabloid. I just cancelled my subscription to NewsWeak after reading their defamatory article about President Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton has done more great things for our great nation than any other president with the exception of Ronald Reagan.

A simple notice to media: Write anything untrue or one sided negative stories about Bill or Hillary and you will end up abandoning your main loyal base.

Your political advisors who showed up after the debate need to be reconsidered. You have Carl Bernstein who wrote an unauthorized biography about Hillary Clinton that is full of inaccuracies; you have a conservative Bill Burnet. You have Holland Martin, an African American who obviously does not want Hillary beat Obama (He has called Hillary ridiculous on air and often give strategy to Obama as what to do to win, on air). It is not a balanced team. Obama told his high school and college kids to blog on every blogsite there is so give the impression that he has lots of supporters. They forced Carville out, claiming he is a Clinton consultant. Then why Martin? One can see he DOES NOT want Clinton beat Obama and did nothing to hide it. Journalist should be fair and objective. Bernstein and Martin are neither fair nor objective!

Wolf, Did you see where one of your news lady said that Hillary was the winner in the debate the other night. Someone need to say that you were the only on the stage that got booed that night. LOL

How long do we have to go on listening to the likes of Bill Bennett and Carl Bernstein on any subject. Which trash barrel did you fish them out of and are they the best you can do in choosing a "best political team"? Are they your paragons of virtue........if so I guess I'll have to look elsewhere for political commentary.

Esther Levy
Annapolis

wolf

U did a good job with picking the people to ask the questions they did a good job asking. but u tried t oput words in the candidates mouth. u tried to make them say stuff they didnt and thats not good. they did nt want to get dirty right before seper tuesday and u made them. but still goood job!

Wolf, I would like to ask the question to Hillary, "if you are so much against the Bush administration, why did you and Bill Clinton not actively support and endorse the Kerry-Edwards ticket in 2004?"

Recently, Political Analysts have started getting
a. arrogant,
b. fortune teller,
c. egostic,
c. disillusion,
d. amenesic.
e. argumental
f. disrespectful

These analysts sits on fat pay check and paints fictions than facts and are not capable to make right conslusion.

BTW: I thaught Wolf is a poor moderator.

Wolf,
You need to get a different job!!! The way you put down Hillary and the disrespect you showed toward her made me sick. Asking her or making the statement that was she that nieve. You, susan and jack were also trying to get Hillary and Obama to fight, but they were on to all of you.- their a lot smarter then all three of you put together . And you are so transparent that you favor Obama , that you must think the public is stupid and we cannot see it. Of course, I feel that your really not for Obama, your just bias because he's a man. I would bet that your a republican and for McCain. All in All, I feel your a journalist and it is your job to be fair to all . I AM A DEMOCRATE and for all the people not just for the rich that can take care of themselves and the hick with the rest of the world. I will vote for Hillary or Obama however is the winner in the primary.
Please, Wolf try to do a better job in your reporting and stay objective -remember we are watching and judging .

I believe Wolf is doing a great job, after watching the debate carefully there is no doubt that Hillary have a better chance to become the next US President against the Republican nominee, it is so unfair keep on talking about the Iraq war and blame her for that, to me after the 9-11a true American must do anything to get even, we can't just sit back and pretend nothing is happening

I am still to see Obama take questions from the crowd around him simular to what Senator Clinton or Mc Caine do.

We treat him as if he comes form another planet , it seems that any question address to Senator Obama or anything said of him is taken as racism.

Other canidates can be criticize and take it with a smile,Obama takes it as racism.

Is this who we want to be The President of U.S.A.

I truly enjoyed the democratic debate the other night. One of the big reasons was that they were very civil to each other. The constant fighting and back-stabbing is not what we voters want to see or hear. I do feel that Wolf did "take sides" which as a moderator is WRONG. He seems to try to bait Hillary several times into saying something wrong or get her anger up. She kept her cool, and told him "nice try Wolf". Why not keep your private thoughts about your choices for candidates to yourself!! We're not watching the debate because of your ideas but theirs!!

Other posters have remarked that they would prefer to have Anderson Cooper or another more objective newscaster perform the duties on debates and these sort of events. Clearly a good idea. One worries that if you moved into a more management level role on these that it could get worse. I can imagine Jaba the Hutt's daughter, Candy Crowley, being used instead. She has even less objectivity.

Please, please, STOP saying you're the "Best Political Team on Televsion."
It's so arrogant, smug, self-serving and annoying. You are not the news.
You cover the news. Stop promoting yourself all the time. If you're really the
best, people will know it. You don't havea to keep hitting us over the head with how great you think you are. Who are you trying to convince? If we have to listen this for next 10 months, viewers may start to look for the Second Best Team.
Think of something else. Just stop saying it.

wolf blitzer to me looked like he fears the democrats. he dosen't asked them any hard questions. I know cnn is a liberat news channel. it was one big love fest.
as for the first woman or first black president, don't get so excited. we got our first woman speaker of the house and what has that done.
bush might have low approval ratings but congress is worst. clinton, obama, and mccain are all part of that congress.

If you people dislike CNN so much, why are you watching it? Why are you coming on the site and sniping at the anchors? Grow up people... It's a simple solution, if you don't like the way the network covers the news, don't watch it.

Wolf, I think you did an excellent job Thursday night. You let both Barack and Hillary get their points across without letting them drag on for ten minutes at a time. You and Anderson always make the debates fun to watch, and I'm looking forward to seeing your coverage of Super Tuesday. I'll be watching!!

Here is a novel idea (if you can talk the campaigns into it):

If by the Ohio debate, the Democratic race is up in the air but the GOP race is decided, then see if you can schedule a three hour debate with the two Democrats debating for two hours (as scheduled) and then ask John McCain to join the two of them for the final hour. It would help Democratic voters in seeing who was better at taking on Mr. McCain (maybe also the candidates might find that appealing) and help Republicans see the same thing (from the other side) and probably push your ratings up through the ceiling.

I thought it was a great debate, and it lacked a lot of the nastiness of some earlier debates. And the last question nailed it. Whether by agreement or not, I suspect that both candidates realize they appeal to different groups of voters and if they end up on a ticket together it would be stronger than pretty much any other ticket the Democrats could field at this point.

And as close as this race it, expect to see more of it in Ohio, Texas and some of the big states that are yet to vote.

good job wolf, i think this was history in the making, i support you but please dont be too negative with hillary she is a nice person and loves the country, cnn is the only place for politics

CNN is biased and favoring obama

It's going to be difficult for you to say 'Madam President', isn't it?
Get used to the idea.

Barack Obama made the statement in campaigning the other day that he was more electable because Hillary Clinton supporter will vote for him in the general election if he becomes the Democratic nominee but that the Barack Obama supporter will not vote for Hillary Clinton if she is the Democratic nominee.

Well unless he retracts that statement immediately in this fast paced election, for this Hillary Clinton supporter who for party unity and so did not want more Bush Whitehouse years made that statement true is now here by giving notice that it is no longer true. If I do not hear not only a retraction of this statement and a encouragement by Barack Obama for his supporters to vote Democrat no matter who ends up getting the nod as the Democratic nominee I will be setting out this election if Obama wins the nominee! He went way to far! If he waits till the convention to get all unity mode it will be to late for me! Lets see if Barack Obama wins without the Hillary Clinton supporter any better then Clinton would win without the Obama supporters.

Wolf,

While watching the last debate between Obama and Clinton, it was shocking to hear your second interruption of Hillary, asking her why not she simply admits being naive. That went to far from the centrality and objectiveness of the moderator, and damaged the image of yourself and CNN.

Wolf,

While I have been an Independent for 30 years I have voted for Democrats in each election. I held my nose when I voted for McGovern and had a paper bag over my head when I voted for Dukakus, but after hearing this debate and the two candidates positions on Amnesty I find there is no way I can hide my disgust one more time and vote against America again. McCain would be worse choice than Obama or Clinton. If Lou Dobbs does not run I will just sit this one out. Any vote for any of these candidates is a vote for the continuing deterioration of this wonderful country. I will vote for national suicide.

Ken

I was so glad that a woman asked Clinton "How does being first lady qualify you to be president?" I agree! Just because you vote tough also does not mean that you know what to do in a crisis. What counts in that time is judgement. After Clinton judged all the evidence she had before her in 2002, she went with the mob of Republicans NEO-CON's who incited a riot based on hatred for those who just happen to look different. Racism ruled and Clinton was on the side of racist, much like her husband.

The question I wish was asked to Clinton was, "how did it feel to be rejected in South Carolina after your husband played the 'We're White he's Black' race card in the South?

If we don't change now we may well forget what a democracy is! I guess Laura Bush is up next! BOOOOOOOO! This sucks!

OBAMA 08

From Factcheck.org:
Amid all the mutual admiration (during Thursday debate), we still found a few factual missteps:

Obama claimed Democratic voter turnout has doubled in "every single election that we've had so far in this [nominating] contest." Not true. It doubled in only two. In New Hampshire the turnout increased by 30 percent.

Obama misleadingly said corporate tax loopholes totaled $1 trillion. That figure is an estimate for a 10-year period and includes items such as low-income housing tax credits and tax-free bonds for state and local governments.

Obama mischaracterized Clinton's earlier statements on driver's licenses for illegal aliens, saying, "You said you were for it. Then you said you were against it." Actually she avoided giving a yes-or-no answer in one debate, then made clear she opposed the idea.

We also found that Clinton's response to a question about her vote on a key amendment to the Iraq war powers resolution may have left viewers confused, because the question didn't correctly describe what the vote was about. What she voted against was a measure that would have allowed the U.S. to invade Iraq only if authorized by the United Nations Security Council or by a separate vote of the Senate at a later date. Clinton said she opposed that proposal because it could have subordinated U.S. judgments to those of the Security Council.

Note: This is a summary only. The full article with analysis, images and citations may be viewed on our Web site:factcheck.org (Univ of Pennsylvania)

My God you Clinton supporters!!! He did everything but get on his Knees and kiss her feet. He let Clinton go on and on, and cut Obama off, he always let Clinton respond and never let Obama and he tried like 3 or 4 times to bait Obama. It was the Clinton News Network at it's best and you still complain.

i was glad he got booed. he deserved that . i, to am tired of cnn's coverage. The sad news is , their "Candidate" is still LOOSING.

The problem with the cable TV media, even the supposedly 'neutral' ones like CNN, is that they cannot resist beating down the frontrunner and pumping up the underdog so as to make their show 'exciting'. Let's see if we can provoke her and have her make a mistake on national TV. And of course, let's see if we can do this to the frontrunner and not the charismatic runner-up.

It would not make for good cable TV if Hillary ran away with the nomination. Viewers would tune to another channel. So even though CNN thinks it's superior to, say, FOX, in some ways they are all in the same game. It's a shame but unfortunately that is what commercial TV results in. In fact, PBS, The Newshour, is much better at maintaining its neutrality. I cannot imagine Jim Lehrer making a snide remark to Hillary the way Blitzer did.

I enjoyed the last Dem debate because the candidates were savvy enough to drown out Mr. Blitzer each time he tried to spark dissention. The result? Civility and REAL information!
Mr Blitz does no service to CNN. sorry..............but true!

I watched the Democratic debate in Los Angeles and I need to say that I was disgusted with your handling og the comments the candidates made. Wolf, you continually made comments or asked questions that were unnecessary and only trying to get an argument going between the candidates!!
That is not your job and irresponsible reporting! I am a big CNN fan, but I'm getting more and more disgusted with your approach to this campaign.
Please clean up your act and get back to reoprting the news and not trying to create it.
Bill Parker

Thank you very much, thank you again all those observing the biases of the media especially CNN against Hillary. There is no doubt CNN is the best in news coverage and analysis but when its paid analysts and journalists portrayed as neutral, cunningly undermine one candidate while baby feeding the other, it gives one a helpless feeling like when HIllary voted for the war. I know she was deceived and I forgive her. Even Collin Powell who was Secretary of State was fooled.

CNN analyst are repeating phrases like, "she is divisive, polarising, she will energise the consevartives," against Hillary and using others like " he will unite the country, he is the new face of politics, he represents change"

Give me a break CNN. Obama will unite the country? There are people who just hate the sight of him, more than Hillary but you dare not say it. As good as Obama is, Hillary is better and prepared. Shame on you Gloria Bogger, shame on you Jack Cafferty, a particularlly discgraceful shame on you Roland martin.

Keep up the excellent work Wolf, you are the best!

Wolf, you did a horrible job at the last debate and an even worse job on the one before. Your producers and managers need to start monitoring your show ratings. It's time for you to retire or go back to doing the weather.

I know MSNBC plays favorites and paint Obama as some sort of a god and constantly downplays Hillary. I have always respected CNN for being fair, but here lately it seems Obama gets all of the positive coverage and Hillary only the negative. And I though FOX news was bad! I am very disappointed in the media coverage altogether hear lately and I resent the way they make the American people feel like they are stupid and unable to choose a candidate for themselves.

Wolf I like your show, and you normally do a good job being non-partial, but last night you seemed to attack the candidates. Calling someone naive suggesting someone was foolish. You might as well have called Clinton a fool. I hope you don't make such mistakes again. It's fine for the candidates to attack each other but you shouldn't be throwing in your interpretation of what they are saying, especially if it's something negative. Otherwise you aren't really moderating you might as well put yourself out there too for the candidates to talk about you.

I understand that CNN is trying hard to erase its past reputation as Clinton News Network but you should do so by being fair to all candidates rather than attacking Hillary Clinton from all angles.

should of had an anchor on the set who's not afraid of Mrs. Bill Clinton on there like Tim Russet.

I agree with Cris. The CNN panel is PRO OBAMA. They are anti HILARY & BILL. I do admire you and Anderson but not the panel except The Legal expert & The male African American sitting on the left of the screen. CIndy and Larry King are neutral

he who votes republican votes for the bad in this country.

Hi Wolf,

What happened to you? I felt you were biased towards Sen Obama...you kept interrupting him during the debate. Well, i have a new name for yournetwork....'CLINTON NEWS NETWORK'

F Lewellen
Seattle

Hi Wolf,

Job well done. Thanks for putting Hillary on record and on notice on Iraq issue.

I will give you several reasons why Wolf Blitzer is surprisingly biased towards Obama:
1) During Friday's The Situation Room, Obama, McCain and Romney were all featured in the first half hour. Not ONE image of Hillary. He also mentioned that there was no clear winner in yesterday's debate. But several polls mentioned her as winner, including AOL's unscientific poll, and some of CNN's own analysts.
2) The "naive" question by Wolf during the debate. The audience booed him with good reason.
3) During the Florida primary where she won the vote but no delegates, Wolf kept repeating how it was totally meaningless.
4) CNN in general always mentions Obama in breathless awe, always highlighting the positives, the hope, etc. Whereas Hillary Clinton is constantly stereotyped as the "polarizing" one. Bill Clinton's South Carolina's statements are still mentioned, even though he has not said anything controversial in many days.
5) How about investigating Obama in the same way that both Clintons past was dissected to death?
Objectivity in CNN and Wolf? FORGET about it. They are both in the honeymoon stage with Obama and by the time they realize what his faults are, it might be too late.

Good Debate. Good questions.
I can't believe the person who said they will watch FOX for neutrality!!!!!!!

That nieve comment was just down right stupid....it trully amazes me how CNN and MSNBC are so much for Barack. I used to like Keith Olbermann, but he is so obvious in his choice for Barack There's only one fair person and thats Craig Crawford. Chris Matthews and Joe Scarbourah are losers...Hillary has more brains in her little pinky then all of these talking heads have in their whole body. I hope Hillary wins so that they have to choke every day thinking about her..oh the joy.

Many have said it already Wolf, you disrespected Hillary and spoke down to her like she was your "old lady". Totally unprofessional and definately not impartial. How disappointing...

Blitzer tried his best to join the Big Leagues lastnight and failed miserably...bush league is the only league this inept so called expert will ever be!!

Take some pointers from Brian Williams, Tim Russert and Chris Mathews you just might learn something Mr. Blitzer!!

Folks please compare lastnight's wannabe CNN panel with the above mentioned names and you will see the difference between true professionals and true amateurs!!

CNN Endorses Sen. Obama! All that's left is for your lame network to do is to announce it publically...the other people with Blitzer lastnight were just as inept and definitely NOT qualified to act as political experts...

Hello,
Sorry to say I'm very disappointed in CNN after lastnight's Democratic Debate. Mr. Blitzer really showed his bias during the debate by continously directing instigating and negatives questions at Sen. Clinton. It was very obviously to me and the people who were watching this debate with me. Several people who were watching this debate are Obama supporters also pointed this out and for them to notice this substantiates my opinion of what we saw.
This Network that continously berates the FOX News Network for their well known support of the Republican Party has no room to do so now after what we saw and heard lastnight. And now even at this time, it's 10:40pm on the West Coast, CNN is airing the interview with Mrs. Obama. Today, I sat in front of my TV and just CNN, to see how many bad things were sad about Obama vs Clinton, I don't need to tell you more...Not one negative news bit on Obama but countless negative news bits about Clinton this is as bad as I have ever seen a Network endorse any political candidate without actually announcing it publically...Today was my last straw, I will not ever watch your network again...MSNBC by far is the more objective minded and non-bias News Network on the air waves.Wolf Blitzer is nothing but a Chris Mathews or wannabe and will always be one.

CNN has to be one of the most biased news stations on the planet, This whole election they have shown favoritism to Obama, and loathing to Clinton. I really respect news people who are neutral and if they do have an opinion not to show it on the air. As a Moderator of a debate your job is to ask questions and keep the debate civilized, yet you seem to only want to stir controversy which is pathetic at best. So stay off the air if you can't be neutral will you please.

Wolf,
why not just come out and endorse Obama from CNN? You and Anderson are doing everything but that. You cant call yourself independent journalists or news media when you are in favor of one of the two candidates.

Anil, are you serious? You act as if these two candidates have been totally respectful of one another. Who are you kidding? Wolf, which are you supporting, clearly it is Obama or Clinton.

why do you hate mrs. clinton...it was so obvious

Wolf, you did a great job! Looking forward to Super Tuesday!

Wolf,
I don’t have anything against you personally, but show favored to one candidate over another is not good political journalism. Today CNN was showing interview with Michelle Obama at least 3 times and Barack Obama speech during his campaign. Don you think it is too much?

Wolf

I jokingly say that the two candidates slept at Holiday Inn (ala commercial) but you did not.

We forgive you because you prepared for uncertainty and that is tough.

In general, you and the media pundits seem to be a step behind and are still looking for the next "scoop" to be talked about. There is still the search for a debate winner.

The two candidates showed that seeking for a scoop or debate winner are the wrong things to focus on. The scoop and the message to all- " It is time to think, reflect, and really make a judgment with both heart and mind".

Wow. I thought I was the only one who thought CNN was promoting Barak. It is a big corporation which traditional promote the Republicans. By promoting Barak, they hope to dunk Hillary before the general election. All the republicans crossed over in the Iowa election, but they won't vote for him in the fall. The Florida election was very indicative of how the general population will vote and Hillary won ! Barak says that independents will vote for him, although they didn't in New Hampshire. The Republicans have been registering as Independents in droves, like rats fleeing a sinking ship. These are the only independents that will vote for Barak in the primaries. They won't vote for him in the fall. I don't watch CNN as much as I used to watch.

It was an incredible night, with the only bad moment being when you chose to throw that lowball question to Hillary Clinton about being naive. In that one moment you surrendered your objectivity before millions of viewers across the world. The candidates behaved wonderfully while you should be ashamed of yourself. I am still undecided on whom to support and enjoyed comments from both our candidates. I resented your question and feel you disrespected the candidates, all those present and the moment in history that we all witnessed.

CNN has the best political team in the business, with one exception.

I'm looking forward to Super Tuesday.

Greetings Wolf,
Most excellent work! You are "one of the best:". I just read your bio, outstanding, no wonder you're at the pinacle of your profession. Best wishes for continued wellness and stamina for what will be a very busy week.
Aaron M

nice try on baiting hillary. she's too smart for you. guess that's why you cnn so-called journalists hate her.

You keep saying ",,,we at CNN have the best political team on television." however, I have not heard you explain what criteria was used to support that claim.

It may be true and it may not be true. Continuing the mantra will not make it true but it certainly is annoying.

My eyes have now been opened to the obvious bias of CNN towards Obama for some time now.

I've been a liberal all my life and one of the staples of being a liberal is counting on our liberal news media to give us all sides of a story truthfully, without bias. Liberal media is now dead. Thanks CNN!

The debate was one softball question after another for Obama. Wolf constantly interrupting Clinton to finish her answer while letting Obama preach on and on and on and on.

I trust no media now, ESPECIALLY CNN.

hi wolf ,

i know its next to impossible to convice all the viewers they are like fingers on the hand none of the same none the less u atleast convinced one of them in me.

Please.........someone tell Obama not to take for granted he will get Hillary's votes if she is not nominated. He won't get mine! Nor will he get my husband's or my sister's. Thanks!

I share the same sentiments like so many people that CNN is going out of there way to promote Obama and keep on criticising Hillary. Mrs.Obama's interview with Sollidad, same Sollidad who was taunting Hillary on her tears, is shown in pieces so that whole evening she is in focus.This is not justice and CNN should stop hurting one candidate.

Wolf, your asking questions like "was that a swipe?" and "are you saying you were naive" brought down the tone of the debate. Shame on you!

hey CNN is your anchor suzzane in love with Obama or what. Is she having affiar with him. He must be humping her that is why she seems so much in love with him

Here, Here!, Pat Olson! I love it when some one here actually offers perspective and insight as opposed to talking/blogging points.

Hillary was great last night. She has my vote.

Blitzer was completely disrespectful to Hillary! At some point, you've got to stop giving this guy a leg up.

CNN IS OBAMA ALL THE TIME ..GIVE IT A REST......IT IS EASY TO SEE YOU ARE AGAINST HILARY.......PLEASE TRY AND GIVE HER CREDIT FOR THE PROSPERITY YOUR COUNTRY HAD UNDER THE CLINTONS......OR DO YOU NOT REMEMBER THOSE YEARS............YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP....NOT A GREAT SPEAKER WITH NO EXPERIENCE............

cnn use to be the network when it comes to news but not anymore since the peolpe like wolf deciden to make it their network to favor or try to disrupt the election process with silly questions and favorable toward some canditates
then you have robin in the am who dresses very unprofessional (low tops) i find the network offensive these days

It was a big mistake to call Hillary naive during the debate, it is not your job to be Obama campaign's spokesperson. It certainly looked like an intentional piling on Hillary to drag on the iraq vote issue. Losing respect to your name...

Only the Democratic party could have a night like that. In less then a year they will be either a Woman or a African-American President of this great country.

to tell Hillary that she was bit naive is insulting, it shows you do not have respect for her (bc she is a woman?). Would you dare to ask the same question to a man?
It looks like you did not understand at all what she was talking about -otherwise how could you ask such a "naive" question yourself?

Wolfie the "Blitzer" all puffed up over his liberal role in choosing a democrat for president! What has this campaign for president become other than a partisan farce!

I was very disappointed when CNN limited the the Republican Debate to two candidates, rather than the four who were on stage. The staging was such that the two most focused on candidates sat together, closest to the moderator. I think CNN did a terrible disservice to the American public.

Wolf,
Last night's debate was excellent. Altough you tried–hard at times–to get Hillary and Barack to attack each other they did well and they were both very presidential. I wish that the the cost of war–treasure–and the economic consequences of environmental negect become more prominent by the Democrats and media, as well, in the presidential race.
Let's hope that Hillary supporters start thinking about winning this race against the Republicans and not merely support a female canditate. Obama presents the strongest chance for Democrats to change the mind set and the debate on national priorities. Think about the future and a united country. Hillary cannot do that.

I do have to agree with some about promoting Obama over Hillary on CNN. I have been a huge fan of both the site and the tv channel but reading or watching every story about the two of them with little reporting leading with Hillary if it could be positive is getting me to the point of wanting to switch to another outlet.

You report that JFK's daughter, brother and nephew are endorsing Obama several times but no mention of how 3 of Bobby Kennedy's kids (Bobby being a huge civil rights candidate) endorsing Hillary. You mention Obama's things over and over again but never Hillary's.

Wolf, get off your high horse! Get off your "i know better" mentality. As well, STOP saying the BEST POLITICAL TEAM on TV! Just stop!!!!

Wolf Blitzer is so transparently a Clinton supporter. Give me Brian Williams, Tim Russert or Anderson Cooper. Wolf needs to stick to the weather

Clintons are "2 for 1" type of merchandise; Obama – 'all IN one'

Mr. Blitzer:
I am normally impressed with CNN and their reporters (Anderson Cooper et al), BUT I was truly disappointed in your unprofessional moderator skills. I moderate focus groups for a living. And as a professional, I have to be objective and get respondents to try to be as honest as possible.

YOU on the other hand were really obnoxious in trying to instigate a fight between the two candidates.

YOUR bias against Senator Clinton was apparent and was totally uncalled for. If the two candidates wanted to 'play nice' and help unite the Democractic party, then LET THEM.

This is historic , having two minorities be potential presidential nominees Senator Clinton kept her cool and I was very proud of her performance!

Dear Mr. Blitzer: Regarding the presidential debates, with the thousands of hours of air time now available (thanks to cable television), it seems amazing, and ludicrous, that most of that time is filled with reruns of old TV shows, movies, every conceivable sporting event, etc., and yet the people running for President of the United States get 60 seconds to talk about some aspect of foreign policy, economics, health care, taxes, immigration, etc. And from these "bumper sticker" debates, "we the people" are supposed to somehow learn something about what these candidates understand and how they arrived at their various positions? Something is very wrong with this. I own a bookstore and could easily fill it with books on just econmics. These are complex, interrelated, dynamic issues–wouldn't you agree we deserve more than a collection of soundbites? I realize that the candidates have written versions of their positions–I've read most of them online. And while they provide a little more information, they also tend to be pretty superficial–long on rhetoric and short on specifics. That's where the media, particularly television, can be very helpful by asking the questions that will get to the specifics (or get a lot of doubletalk from candidates who can't answer the question).

So, I have two suggestions: (1) cut the post-debate commentary to 30 minutes, max, and then add 30 minutes to the debate time. I've been watching the post-debate commentary on both CNN and Fox, and have noticed that after the first 15 minutes or so, both tend to get repetitive, especiially if they are trying to fill an hour. And, (2) have future debates focus on one subject. A 2 hour discussion of health care, or immigration, or foreign policy, (especially now that we have only two Democratic and four Republican candidates), would not only give us a much better understanding of the candidates' positions, but also give people a much better understanding of just how complicated these issues are.

Phenomenal debate! Great moderation! Go OBAMA!!

Hello Wolf,
While I am sure you are proud of the historic nature of the debate last night, I found you to be incredibly biased against Hillary Clinton. I am amazed at the free ride that Obama is getting from the press; especially on CNN where I would expect you to be impartial and raising both sides of issues and candidates, not just parading out Carl Bernstein to spout off how much he hates the Clintons every day! As a voter and viewer I want to make up my own mind about who I vote for, and look to you for facts and coverage that will allow me to make up my own mind. That's the beauty of the political system in this country. No matter what, when I go into that voting booth, I make the decision who I vote for.

I'm surprise that Wolf didn't say that he was endorsing Obama at the end of the night! I have never seen such biased questioning. CNN will do and say anything to get Obama elected! Goodbye CNN!

Over all you did good Wolf, but you did seem a little bullying on the subject of Hillarys' vote. She made a decision based on the information she had at the time. I also was concerned about those WMDs. We all were misled. Time to let her off the hook for making a decision based on faulty intelligence.

The news of the day about Obamas' campaign bringing in about a million a day makes one wonder how much billionaire Oprah has beefed up his coffers? Just asking. And more news of the day concerning Obamas' announcement about his supporters not giving their vote to Hillary if he is not nominated- Who is playing the race card now? Is he intimating that blacks will withhold their vote if they can't vote for him? This is divicive talk.

I thought that the news media was suppose to be unbiased. CNN is so Obama that is all they talk about maybe they will throw the other candidates a crumb but they are so obvious.

CNN Obama 08

I agree that CNN generally, and you Wolf, are unfair to Hillary. Obama has been a media darling since Oprah backed him. He has received far more attention and credibility than he deserves- given what he HAS NOT DONE for the American people to date.

Mr. Blitzer:

Just so you know Hillary was poised, confident, she had the facts, she didn't fumble for words, she was sincere, and you couldn't break her. The only thing you MEN are dangling over her head is her vote on the war. It's now becoming redundant, and all we need to do now is to bring the troops home. Believe me she can, and will get the job done.

While you "talking heads" and so called pundits may think if she is elected she wouldn't be able to get the job done on the war on terror or bringing the troops home early, don't let the skirt fool you.

Mr Wolf !!!!!
Be fair !!!!!
I have seen last night , that Mrs Clinton was doing a lot better then Mr Obama.
She is the stronger leader in the election !!!!!!
I will vote fro Mrs Clinton !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the problem with the media, and Wolf took it to extremes last night. Both candidates handled themselves very respectfully and professionally, while Wolf obviously wanted Hillary's blood. The music that sounded like drums; I'm surprised there weren't cat calls. CNN should realize, how obvious this is.

Obama has obviously some sort of a deal with Oprah, and the media, including the newspapers. With their help, he is trying to convince the American people that he is more electable than Hillary. The polls show that the American people are smarter and know that Hillary is a much more experienced, tough electable candidate. Obama is great on the rhetoric, but right now we need someone who is going to roll up their sleeves and fight for ALL of the American people. Obama doesn't have a record or the experience to lead this country during times like these. He will depend on his cabinet to run the show. If he is smart, he will accept (if offered) the vice presidency, learn a little more and then become president and then keep the democrats in office for a long time. These are historic times, I hope it's not for naught!

Wolf, using the word "Naive" on Hillary was very unnecessary and disrespectful.

I wonder why the press (especially CNN crew – Jack Carfety, John King and CNN contributor, Mr. Bennet) despises Hillary Clinton and so obviously never finds anything negative about Barak.

Is Barak that a supernatural being that is just soooooo withot a fault? Agreed that Hillary has made mistakes in the past, but having made mistakes and learned from it is exactly what makes her more qualified than Barak who may only rely on John Kerry and Ted Kennedy if he mistakenly makes it to the white house.

Please show Hillary some respect and focus more on her positives than her mistakes.

Please do not be sold on new antiques – there really is nothing like new antiques and Barak does not have enough of what it takes to lead America (he'll sure do well and learn a lot more from being a VP)

Wolf,
I was a bit ticked off when you called senator Hillary Clinton "naive". It didn' come off as a challenging question but rather it seemed to come out in a disrespectful manner with a condescending tone if you will. ( althought I believe that's not what you intended.) I hope.
I personally like Anderson Cooper's style of interviews where no matter how difficult or direct the question is, it never comes off as a diss" if you will.
It must be a personalitiy thing, anyway no harm no foul. I enjoyed it overall and I did post on the AC360 blog the effect the debate had on me and on my voting decision so I won't go over it with boring details here....
fine job overall- CNN keep on keeping it honest and real -

Ciao,
LCF. Calif.

I was disgusted by the question asked of Hillary about the spouse issue. In my mind, I think that is a rather personal question and not really anyones business, after all, Hillary is the one running for office, not her husband,

Wolf,

You and CNN need to seriously do objective journalism. Your bias towards Obama is sickening. Yes, Hillary voted for the war on Iraq. So did many other senators with 9/11 fresh in their minds and Bush and his clones lying to Congress that the threat is imminent. Obama was not in the senate at that time and has no right saying he didn't support the war because no body knows how he would have voted. I too thought it was not a good idea to go to the war. I had a very good judgement too. Does it make me eligible for presidency? Heck NO. Obama need to quit bringing this up holier than thou attitude. Chances are some of his old mistakes wil surface to haunt him as well. Oh, wait a minute. He actually never takes a stance on hard issues, because he votes "present". Please get serious wolf and stop pandering to Obama and other celebrities.

if she wins, hope you eat your words!

I thought I was going crazy, until I realized that people know that you HATE Hillary. YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IN BETWEEN. I dislike CNN so much!

shame on you wolf, your disrespect towards hillary was poor judgement on your part.

wolf your disrespect towards hillary clinton not only took away some of the excitment of the event but also reduced your standing as a news reporter. i also booed you. i watched you today and it was business as usual for you with no remorse. shame on you.

Wolf, as an "unbiased news anchor/reporter", your bias certainly showed when you attacked Sen. Clinton last night. Shame on you. Sounded like Edwards in Wolf's clothing.

Great Job Wolf!!!! You did what a moderator should & moderated this time. It stayed on track, without devolving into childish remarks. Issues were tackled in the limited time that mattered. You were very unbiased, catching Obama and calling out Hillary.

Thank You.

But I was disappointed that in 2 things:
a) Obama was not asked to be specific on how he will change the country. That's the main point the undecided seem to have.
b) Hillary was not asked how she will overcome her polarizing presence in a general election. Working bipartisan in the senate is a far cry from winning the votes from moderate republicans & independents.

I know it doesn't matter much, but you have redeemed yourself in my eyes, after that previous debate.

As I was watching the candidates last night, I kept feeing how staged Hillary looked. I'm thinking man..she looks like yesterdays news.. trying to recap the 90's, which we all know is long gone... I think we really need someone like Obama, I'm 47 years old and for the frist time in a long time.. I really felt like...yes we can!! and beacuse Obama is NOT jaded by being in Washinton since the dinosaus walk the earth, we can trust that he can and will work hard for all people and not just the chosen few. And one other thing... Mr. Wolf I don't think you where too hard on Hillary.... after all she does have 35 yrs of experience dealing with critcism, kinda remind me of Lucy in the You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

The CNN team is biased against Hilary. I don't think its any deeper than settling personal scores with Bill Clinton and the media's superficial fascination with "change" because it sells.

I think Bill Clinton had a point when he said shame on you. You do try to dictate the agenda.

As for the war thing. Obama was not in the Senate and had no constitutional responsibility to protect American interests from possible WMD He was not receiving the briefings Hilary was. His speech was just that – n uniformed speech without consequences. When he became a member of the Senate and shared her responsibilites and was subjected to the same considerations, he fell in line with the conventional wisdom.

Actually i think he is insufferably smug with no reason to be apart from the fact that he is getting a free ride.

wolf you show biasa and you kept trying to bait both canidate.. and the never took the baite... and do you really belive we thought someone sent that question in bout clinton/bushie in white for 28yrs.... come on give me a break just next time b fair.

The whole news media seems to be bias, for obama. No one seems to want to
challenge his credentials, for obvious reasons (don’t want to seem racist) and less obvious reasons(?). Just look at any major news organizations web page they all refuse to show a bad news for obama and seems to focus on bad news for Hilary and this was illuminated even more in last night’s debate. It was like watching randy Johnson(Pro pitcher) pitching questions to Clinton and a ten-year-old girl pitching questions to obama. Even though she is clearly ahead in 17 of the 22 states that will vote on Super Tuesday and by the way the only state’s obama leads in is his own and a few states that always go republican.

I feel that there is definite bias in favorite of Obama on the part of CNN – I think as responsible a new service you should remain impartial.

I realize there may be some medial contact because of Oprah's media connections When both democrats were debating don't be so openly partial to one candidate. I thought both before and after debate comments by the so called experts were very biased as was the debate.

I feel that the race card is being up-played by the media and encouraging the Africa Americans to vote race not necessarily for the candidate they feel in the heart of hearts may be the best candidate for a country in serious troubles.

Wake up people recession or depression, we better get the right person in office this time because the last 8 years has almost destroyed this nation.

Thank you Wolf for allowing candidates to speak and yet keeping things moving. This was a very difficult situation and you and your colleagues were great!

CNN holds grudge against Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton. And it is so obvious. Why does CNN show favortism toward Obama? Does media think they can influence or decide for us who to choose? Hillary definitely is a leader with experiences, qualifications, and tenacity. Her answers are full of substances. She definetely has hundred times more knowledge than Obama. Obama just blah, blah, blah,....... about his community organizer and civil rights attorney experiences – for how long??? Why does he and his family live in a 1.6 million dollar home with the help of Tony Rezko ($300,000 below asking price)?? He does not inspire me with his "false hope" promises. I don't trust CNN any more. I would rather watch MSNBC!!!

hey i saw debate yesterday was nice and i guess hillary she did good she slightly ahead over obama but both they was nice and good but the only thing i want to tell cnn u guys need stop be bias its looks like cnn is obama second campagn

Moderators should be fair and impartial (qualities you obviously did not possess last night). Your interjection, claiming Hillary is naive, was unnecessary. I have no problem with your endorsement of Obama, but please do so on your own time.

Congratulations on the record breaking night but I was extremely disappointed in the way you moderated Wolf. There was no need for you to put yourself in to the conversation the way you did. It was almost like you were trying to get something going. It was great to see the candidates did not take the bait. The best journalists are the ones who you can not tell which way they lean...Anderson Cooper is a perfect example of that. I really hope that in the next important debate CNN hosts, that is taken in to consideration.

I am sick and tired of pro-Obama reporters at CNN.
Is John King Obama's press secretary?

I find favortism toward Obama from CNN as well. Twice last night Wolf disrespected Hillary Clinton and it was unnecessary. Two comments were made, one being something like "couldn't she just admit making a mistake" because she voted for the war in Iraq, and the other was the "niave" comment. Were these comments directed to her because she is a woman? That tone was certainly never directed toward Obama! I'm going to be tuning in to Fox News as well. I'm tired of the obvious tilted scales on CNN. And, that wicked laugh from the woman who directed her question toward Hillary regarding Bill Clinton was hideous.

You disrespected Hillary. Were you NAIVE oooo come on. That was inelegant of you.

I agree with chris,

you were not fair to Hillary Clinton...she knows how politics work and she showed last night what she has accomplished in washington . She can get lot more done for this country than obama can..

You did a great job Wolf!
You were totally fair and did a wonderful job.

I echo Karen's feelings, Wolf. I've always respected you as a journalist- but you showed disrespect to Sen Hillary Clinton in the LA debate!!

Wolf, I like your style, you seem to be the fairest of all the commentators. Especially that guy Chris Matthews , who seems to try to be a know it all, rude, and arrogant. I believe that Both Hillary and Barack will be good for this country, and that substance , will prevail. When it comes to Bill Clinton, It sems that the media is doing good job on trying to undermine his statements, and make this out of a racial campaign. Im an Afican-american Male 45 and there are others like me who will vote our conscience and not based on race. But also keep this in mind, Any smart man would support his wife, like Bill has his. I dont faught the brother.

One candidate in this race seems to be on CNN all the time, " Barack" . Yes I am black and I like him but it seems your analysts during the week are not objective when it comes to anything he says or does. It is important as the leading poltical team you give all candidates i.e both parties the same amount of media coverage which is objective so that we can choose the right person. You are dealing with the most powerful postion in America. Overall last night's debate was great although you didn't focus on the economy enough. CNN has become ONN(OBAMA NEWS NETWORK).

I was so proud to be part of the crowd at the Kodak theater. Never in my life have i witnessed such a proud showing of free speech and patriotism. This will definitely go down in history as the greatest primary we have ever seen.

I, too, thought your 'bias' for one candidate was quite apparent. Such a shame, as historical this debate was, for you to take that path.

Wolf and CNN: When I watched the debates , it was so clear that Hillary was the obvious winner – she has her facts, strategy and issues clearly articulated. But you and the panels you invited to CNN have not stones to say that Obama is just "words no substance". And yes CNN, you are bias!!

Hi Mr. Wolf...
I can't believe the traction Obama is getting from his speech in 2002 about the Iraq War...and how many News-anchor and also in the debates no one ever brings up that Obama never had to VOTE in the Senate. It gives the "IMPRESSION"
that he actually VOTED against the War the way you all talk about it.
I wonder how he would have voted if he were in the Senate at that time....?
PRESENT.....? like he did on many other occasions since he joined the Senate.
He is a good speaker, hat is his Profession....to inspire the audience....but it takes
more than inspiration to be a President, especially at this time in our Country.
We need someone with experience, like Hillary.
Mr. Wolf...be fair and explain to the American people that Obama only gave his opinion about the Iraq War.
Many of us had an opinion.... Thank you, lets see if you post my opinion...
Brigitte
Go Hillary Go ...for President!!!

I'm sorry Mr. Blitzer...but the debate was over in the first 5 minutes after both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton thanked John Edwards for being in the race. John Edwards ran the hardest and most honest campaign. He forced the previous debates and won!

Like the media failing to call out the Bush administration in the run up to the war in Iraq. It has failed again. It's not all about the "RATINGS"

I'm still voting for John Edwards on Feb 5th Super-Tuesday. He can still get delegates and then throw them to either of the other candidates at the convention.

BIASED! DO NOT BE FOOLED! THEY FAVOR OBAMA! HILLARY WON AND LEADS IN NATIONAL POLL! GO HILLARY!

Mr. Blitzer,

I fully agree with Karen. You were not fair with Ms. Clinton, quite disrespectful in your line of questioning to suggest that she was naive. Your job calls for objectivity – not prefarence for any candidate.

You guys keep bragging about having the "best politcal Team on TV. " You are showing your true colors. It does not take a genius for one to realize that you are clearly favoring Barack. Wolf, how could you ask such a question to Hillary? Were you part of the debate or moderating the debate? Please CNN, be objective otherwise you will lose viewers like me. Even when the GOP candidates had their debate, Anderson Cooper ignored Mike Huckabee and Ron Paul. How insulting to the two candidates. I find MSNBC to be more open and objective and I am slowly drifting there. I find Donna Brazile to be more open-minded. Carl Bernstein is nothing, but a Hillary hater. Don't hate!

Hello...testing 1 2 3 4 testing. I have been trying all week to get a comment posted but either my computer is in some twilight zone or I have really bad BO~CNN, will you please post this so I can either stop wasting my time or put my two cents in.

I think CNN's bias for Barack Obama is terrible, and Wolf Blitzer suggesting that Hillary Clinton as naive to be reprehensible. A clear act of attempting to tilt the debate to the way that he wanted it to go.. I have had enough of CNN's biased coverage of the Democratic nomination, and that most definitely includes Anderson Cooper as well. I used to like him.

It was a great debate. But you really wished the fight between Obama and Clinton. Clinton did not take your bet. On Iraq war your question to Clinton was not the fair one. And you failed to press Obama on his stance on Iraq war. As you know there were lot of people who were against the war but voted yes for the resolution. Obama was not even in the Senate at the time. So his stance on the Iraq war does not carry the water. If Obama was in the Senate he could have voted yes or he could have voted 'PRESENT'.

Wolf,

You modorated a fair debate. Yes, there was a barb at Hillary for her vote on the war, but I think she did a great job of explaing her position and most of the country's at the time. I think watching Colin Powell testify in front of the United Nations was a seminal moment in politics and convinced alot of good hearted American to believe in the Bush Administration.

What is clear now is that we need someone as decisive as Bush has been on conservative issues pushing back to balance the country...Hillary has the knowledge and experience to make that happen. I wish We had Gore, or Kerry as Presidents...think how progressive a nation we could have been! Hillary is controversial and devisive to alot of democrats and I for one do not thing that is a bad thing. Its time we as democrats stand up for the America we want just as republicans, who might i add have had greater sucess!

Come on you whimps If hillary can't take Wolf's meagre jibes how the hell will she manage the White House

Wolf,

As a debate moderator your task is to present the candidates with questions, control the flow of the debate, and to keep responses to a reasonable time limit. You are not, however, required to try and start fights or put words in the mouths of the debaters.

More than once, you claimed that Obama made a 'swipe' at Hillary, when he was simply stating how he has differed from Hillary in the past. Trying to create a controversy out of nothing does nothing to help voters who are trying to make up their minds. Instead, it just comes across as unprofessional.

Also, calling Hillary 'naive' was absolutely unnecessary, and left me shaking my head at the state of mainstream media in America. Even as an Obama supporter, that jumped out at me as you trying to make a story out of nothing. From now on, please just do your job, or find someone else who can.

I was wondering while watching the debate last evening why Wolf Blitzer didn't pose the question.

"What does it feel like sitting next to a history lesson?"

A woman and a black man vying for the presidency of the United States.

Both representing historically discriminated people.
Just drop the gloves for one moment look at each other and smile knowing they are both breaking new political ground.

And each writing a new chapter in this nations history.

Yesterday's debate is the first one so far that is full of substance of what the candidates plan to do when she/he become president. There were no sniping, finger-pointing not the waste "technicality" discussion like the one between McCain and Romney.

But I find it rather disturbing when you, Wolf, a moderator who is supposed to stay neutral and guide the debate, SPECIFICALLY tried to pick up a fight between the two candidates by poingting out to Hillary Clinton that " he (Obama) is sniping you"! Thanks god, Hillary Clinton didn't take your bait, and the debate stayed on as a debate of issues instead of personal attacks.

Wolf, were you trying to increase the viewer numbers of this show by trying this silly tricks, were your trying to create some "news feeder" for you or were you trying to drag down Hillary Clinton to do Obama some kind of favorite? Are there some hidden agenda out there?

I used to believe media and journalists are supposed to be objective and their job is to inform the viewers what's happening but not push their own opinons down the throat of the viewers or even manupilate the public opinion.

Wolf,

Having written to you about your timidity when interrupting Mrs Bill Clinton in previous debates as she talked on and on and on and on, I want to commend you on your performance last night.
Last night both candidates were called on their . . . not so much lack of candor, but, less than clear responses. Well done.

I was wondering while watching the debate last evening why Wolf Blitzer didn't pose the question.

"What does it feel like sitting next a history lesson?"

A woman and a black man vying for the presidency of the United States.

Both representing historically discriminated people. Just drop the gloves for one moment look at each other and smile knowing they are both breaking new political ground.

And each writing a new chapter in this nations history.

Wow, I thought I was the only one who thought CNN was pushing for Obama ! Obama is being pushed by the Republicans, Big Business, and the mafia. Anything to knock off Clinton before the actual election. Obama won in Iowa because all the Republicans switched over and voted for him in the Democratic caucus. They won't vote for him in the fall ! The Florida primary is really indicative of how people will vote in the fall. No one at CNN is talking about it. Why not?
I also thought Wolf disrespected Hillary with his comment. I sure it was planned ahead of time. I've started watching MSNBC a lot more lately.

If Wolf was favoring Obama, he had an unusual way of showing it. By asking Clinton the silly and unfair question about whether she was "naive," he gave her an opening to appear sympathetic and "picked on." The audience in the Kodak Theater immediately took her side on that point, and I expect most viewers did as well. Wolf did Obama no favors by appearing to be mean toward Clinton.

Wolf,

I don’t have anything against you personally, but favoring one candidate over another is not good journalism. Today in “situation room” you show non-stop Sen. Obama speech and interview with Michelle Obama. Don’t you think it is too much?

You were blatantly biased.

Wolf is your arm sore from all the patting on your back you're doing?

You really didn't moderate a debate last night...you wouldn't make Hillary respect time constraints and you let her get away with skirting questions.

You tried to lead the outcome once or twice...not good. Once you tried to entrap Obama but he recognized your intent. You would ask Obama for a response to one of Hillary's comments, then would throw in another question...then cut him off with less time than Hillary ever had to respond to one question. Obama did extremely well with all those curve balls. Your lead-in with the chivalry thing was very misplaced in light of all these women libers (and I'm a woman). I know it would be hard to shut Hillary up but you should have tried harder or insisted.

Anderson Cooper or Cafferty would do much better.

But BOTH CANDIDATES did well...I think Obama put all the Hillary experience rhetoric to bed. Now what will she run on...the fact that she's a woman and Bill Clinton did so well in the 90's?

Hi, Wolf;

The greatest positive change is not via new programs, but a more fundamental removal of deep-pocket influence ("follow the money").

Hence, if you have future opportunities with any candidates, please have them explain their proposed steps on:

i) campaign election funding reform and
ii )lobbying reform.

Answers need to be specific in itemizing each change and timeline.

Thanks much.

Great debate Wolf! i think it was fare debate. u have tried trick both Obama and Hillary. Obama with "inhuman" question and hillary with "naive". but most of the viewer dont know abt hillary calling obama a naive person..i guess our memory is lil short..overall it was good.. But hillary was not answering questions directly and she took more time to answer with some unwanted explanation. But obama was short and crisp and straight on answers unlike clinton.

I agree with Karen....you need to be fair and square to all parties involved. The last two times you've been the moderator....you have failed!!

Wolf Blitzer was a disgrace last night by raising the word NAIVE about Hillary. It's the media's spawning hatred for Hillary. It was a LOW BLOW from Wolf.

Good for you CNN and congratulations Wolf. However I think that tptb at CNN need to look up the meaning of the word "debate" or better yet attend an actual debate at one of our many prestigious colleges/universites to see how one is suppose to be conducted. Trying to "bait" the candidates into answers or bait them into insulting each other is childish, transparent and oh to beneath CNN just to generate ratings!

One more thing CNN be careful not to "milk" this for all its worth, I read you have even more "debates" scheduled. Americans have really short attention spans and although there is a lot or excitement now, I would hate it if your endless coverage has the opposite effect...that is of voter fatigue. The last thing we need is the audience starting to burn out, leading them to tune out...to what really matters that is picking a new President.

My only comment Wolfe is that you (the media) try really hard to find and inject issues when there aren't any. Case in point is when you suggested that Obama was taking a "Swipe" at Hillary or when you stated Hillary was "nieve". I am polling for Obama but like any competition I want it to be fair. Let be sure we report clear, concise, fair and balance journalism.

Beyond that I thoulg the discussions were important and beneficial. I liked that the candidates have time to spend talking to the issues and allowing appropriate responses where needed. The discussion was not forced and we all benefited from it.

Obama08!

excellent job.
i think , both were doing well. wolf -you were focusing to barack slightly more that is not fairness which is concern with you.

I think this is a great place to share the New York Post's endorsement of Obama. I know Wolf is in NY and it appears that New Yorker's no longer care about national security. The Post endorses Obama while admitting he policy is bad and not one to protect the country. I would like to know from other New Yorker's if national security just doe not matter.

For all his charisma and his eloquence, the rookie senator sorely lacks seasoning: Regarding national security, his worldview is beyond naive; America must defend itself against those sworn to destroy the nation.

His all-things-to-all-people approach to complicated domestic issues also arouses scant confidence. "Change!" for the sake of change does not a credible campaign platform make. But he remains a highly intelligent man, with a strong record as a conciliator.

And, again, he is not Team Clinton.

That counts for a very great deal.

At least Obama has the ability to inspire.

Again, we don't agree much with Obama on substantive issues.

But many Democrats will.

He should be their choice on Tuesday.

Yeah Wolf I think you are a shame to political coverage and to CNN I have to watch Fox News also the supposedly most biased network but you are MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE BIASED!!!! How dare you say that to Hillary about her supposedly being naive! YOU my friend do not know what you would have done being pressured by the DOD, CIA and basically being told you're a traitor to your country by the President if you vote no to the war. How dare you insult a boon to our society and a wonderful caring woman such as Hillary!! Shame on you Wolf and by the way, she can advertise what ever the heck she wants, Lord knows you give Obama more than his fair share of attention and just for future posters, NO most definitely, surely not would I advocate this special treatment Obama receives for Hillary or any other candidate for that matter it is unfair no matter who receives the attention. Your analysts always criticize her and praise Obama like he is the Messiah. SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!!!!!

Good night and good job on both candidates. It was good to see push on both candidates, which results in a great policy debate.

Wolf I been wanting to tell you this since last night, I thouhgt it was disrespected of you to call Senator Clinton "naive", it was uncall for unnecessary.

I like you but feel you went to far.

Sen. Obama is the reason behind the large audiences, everywhere in the USA and all over the world. Are you getting the message? He is already changing history, he should be the next president of the USA! Greetings from the Netherlands ( yes, I woke up at 2:00 am to watch the debate and I guess I was not the only one around Europe and the rest of the world, I wouldn't bother to do it for Mrs. Clinton, McCain or any other politician)

Wolf Good job buddy.....Both candidates did their best but kinda almost put me to sleep

I would prefer it if Wolf Blitzer would be objective. I used to think he did a terrific job when reporting on the Gulf War but think power has changed him.
I believe that the media has a duty to our country to be impartial when in charge of something like presidential debates. He has a right to his opinions and views. It was a debate, however, NOT "his program".
Lou Dobbs and others have "their own program" and have every right to express their opinions–even if they want to say the same thing over and over again. People can chose to listen to them knowing what they can expect.–their opinions.
This presidential debate was history making and something that I did not want to turn off to avoid Blitzer's comments.
Please have your staff keep this in mind. Media can and do influence our decisions. That gives them a responsibility to use discretion. Rebecca

i have posted many comments today and none have gone up. Have i been blacklisted?

There is to much bias towards Obama from CNN. Where's "The Fair and balanced"? Didn't see it last night or any other night.

Wolf,

Good job moderating. But I have to strongly agree with some of the other posters on here; you clearly favored Sen. Obama. I don't watch a debate to get the opinion of the moderator. CNN is usually my source for political coverage, however, as of late, I am finding it appauling how much more coverage Obama gets over Clinton, whatever happened to objective journalism? I am beginning to have to watch FOX or MSNBC. I am not making this point because I am a Clinton supporter, I also rambled about this subject when John Edwards was in the race.

Many of my coworkers talked this morning at work, the old "convo by the water cooler." Many were disappointed in you calling Hillary naive. We've all made decisions before, including Sen. Obama, where we trusted another peron to do the "right" thing. It is not Sen. Clintons fault President Bush abused his Presidential power and betrayed his counterparts in Washington and the American people.

While I find Sen. Obamas message of change refreshing, we hear this same message every four years from a particular candidate who discusses nothing but change and bringing people together, I'd like to hear more of his views on the actual issues at hand. Sen. Obama talks of "changing" Washington, however, Obama is a Senator, he is a part of the problem. Keep to the issues. Democrats are voting in record numbers, but it is not the way CNN portrays it. It is not because of Obamas message if change, he is not the only one reviatlizing this party. In all honesty, Sen. Obama cannot win the general election, even CNN has shown the numbers, for whatever reason, he is not getting the white vote. A Obama/McCain race ensures a John McCain victory. Something for Democrats around this nation to think about.

Justin
Michigan

I wish you would've left out the naive comment about Clinton related to Bush. It's just another example of why the ABC debates were better and why I watch them instead of CNN. You acted worse than Fox being biased toward Conservative issues and candidates.

I felt you and your staff were totally biased toward Obama. Your dislike for Hillary Clinton shows through. I sincerely hope you never host another debate.

I for one am quite tired of the media's obsession with conflict themes in politics. This race should be about ideas and I saw Wolf Blitzer doing everything he could to try to goad the candidates into a "fight". We may as well start getting Don King to moderate presidential debates. Please, just focus on the issues. We all have too little information about our candidates because people like Mr. Blitzer seem to be more focused on entertaining and teasing out sound bites then pressing these people for real answers about the problems our country would be facing under their leadership. In case no one has noticed, the past 7 years have placed our country in a position that will take decades to recover from even under the most competent leadership. All that time, the media has failed to perform their duty in checking this administration. Now the media focuses more on personality than substance. You people are supposed to ask the hard questions, to dig, to get real answers that matter. I can watch Fox Reality to get conflict and entertainment.

As a journalist Mr Blitzer, aren't you suppose to be neutral...I was disappointed in your attempts a few times to try and stir up a fight between the canidates. Hilllary is not naive as you suggested and your remarks about "that was a clear swipe" trying to show that Obama said something YOU thought should not have been said against Clinto. What I saw from that is that YOU wanted to beef up viewers but instagating a fight.... Both canidates can answer for themselves.
Keep your mouth shut in the future and let the canidates stand up for themselve if they feel it is needed (like the Republicans did, on their on in the debate the night before)
Dawn

Excellent debate between the two Democratic finalists last night. Neither of the two candidates came away a "loser" – in fact, the only loser was Wolf Blitzer, because of the tasteless baiting of Senator Clinton by trying to put words into her mouth and get her to admit to having been naive. This was way over the line, as far as my wife and I were concerned, and to judge from all the boos from the audience, a lot of other people had the same reaction. Your professional judgment abandoned you during those moments, and you clearly stepped out of role, Mr. Blitzer.

Otherwise, a great debate, one which put all previous debates in the shade – especially the previous night's squabble among Republicans, during which the clear preponderance of questions and airtime was concentrated on McCain and Romney, to the detriment of the other two candidates and the public.

Jay Branum
Powell Butte, Oregon

After watching the Democratic debates, and hearing the comments that they plan to pull out of Iraq immediately after in power......why is it that no one asked the question about what they think will happen to the oil if we pull out and leave Iraq as it is right now? Do they not think the terrorists will go in and confiscate the oil in that country and other nearby countries? How will America get the needed oil to survive?

Having read most of the comments on Bill Schneiders article last night, I feel that the Republicans are seeding your website with anti-Clinton comments.
Obama tried hard last night to break away from his trade-mark oratory, which usually is devoid of details. Hillary has the guts to spell out most of the details of her platform. You know where you stand!! All in all it was the most interesting debate in a very long time.
But, Wolf, do not call her naive, as you implied in one of your questions.
She was graciously sidestepping that affront. Her best line was surely the Clean-up Job after the Bushes. Priceless!
I do not agree with E. in Dallas, that Anderson Cooper should have moderated.
Not after the Republican debate fiasco. For the first time – and I do like AC normally in his various stints – he lost control and couldn't get the debate back on track. None of these R candidates offered nearly as much detail of their platforms as did Hillary and Barak
We usually watch CNN to stay abreast with US politics. You – and your whole crew – is actually doing a very fine job of reporting. So we allow you a few stumbles here and there.

I am finding that most of the media is biased against Hillary. I think she is a great person, and a fantastic candidate. I worked the phone banks for her in Phoenix, and had a great response. Please be neutral, and try to be fair to both candidates.

Mr. Wolf
Good job during the debate except for the cheap shot you took at Mrs. Clinton when you called her naïve. I am disappointed in your so called ‘best political team’ though. They need to stop campaigning for Mr. Obama. Any person who watched y’day’ debate and has a little brain would say that Mrs. Clinton won the debate fair and square, but your political team tried to give it to Obama based on one and only one point when that Obama scored – Iraq War. You know better than anybody that Economy and Healthcare are much bigger issues than Iraq war and on both issues Mrs. Clinton scored huge victories.
Please start being fair, independent and trustworthy – that’s how we knew CNN was otherwise get ready to go down in rankings.

Agreed. You are biased. That is not journalist do.

Wolf, you were the biggest loser last night. Your dislike of Hillary and favoring one candidate over another was so obvious, Listen to your viewer audience, they sure responded with lou boo's to you. You are losing it Wolf. Maybe time for you to be replaced?

CNN and John King Glorifying Senator Obama
I was wondering if I was the only one that caught that, but thank God I wasnt! WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS HE THINKING!?!?!?! "Well, Obama had a great response to that but we went to break, so I talked to his people, and here's what he WOULD HAVE SAID.........blah blah blah!" GIVE ME A BREAK! What he WOULD say isnt worth the day old coffee grounds in my Mr. Coffee, what he did say is worth the same as the mangled up scraps in my garbage disposal.........both worth NOTHING! Because he didn't say anything there was no value. Because he "would" have said, has no value. The reason nothing was said is because he had NOTHING TO SAY! The comment from Hillary was not a comment for him to make rebuttal or opportunize to drop another name, like Gregory said on here.

I thought Hillary majorly won the debate and was sick of hearing from everyone except Bill Bennett and Pat Buchanan that she didn't. They called it correctly saying that she did win it, and for what reasons. Also, it's funny to hear the reporters this morning with their down turned voices while having to report that Hillary is up +13%pts in Missouri, up +20%pts in New York, up +11%pts in Tennessee, etc! and most of the other Feb 5th states as well.....with the exception of Colorado, where they only have her predicted as -2%pts down, easy ground to pick up!

I was somewhat disappointed in the moderation. More than once you (Wolf) injected words that weren't there or necessary.

If one candidate does in fact take a swipe at the other, let the other be the one to recognize it and react. It's not for you to look for offense in their remarks and try to create friction.

On the idea of both on a ticket, neither agreed, yet you kept trying to interpret both responses as a "yes".

You overstepped the bounds of a moderator and tried to steer the answers.

Wolf,
I thought the way you treated Hilary was not fair! The nieve thing was uncalled for!
I don't care for you at all any more. You think you are so cool because of your job.
I wish Anderson Cooper could take your place!

Dear CNN – please STOP SHOVING OBAMA DOWN OUR THROATS. Have a nice day.

Give Obama the nomination. A lot of Afirican Americans make like Hillary, but I'm not too sure she can win it. The dream ticket sounds good, but the clinton baggage will sure enough the DEMS and loose the white house again. Let Hilliary wait a little longer. Barack can't afford her as a VP at this time. I'M SCREAMING NOW SO YOU CAN HEAR TO NOT GO WITH HILLARY NOW. THE REPUBLICANS WILL USE ALL THE CLINTONS MESS TO SINK OBAMA. Obama is not kidding, he can deal with McCain.

Wolf,
Considering CNN's lean to Obama (lastest news...Sentator Rangel's wife (who?)endorses Obama; Ann Coulter endorses HRC), you did try to keep it clean and give Senator Clinton fair questions. I'm just so sick of the media's attempt to handpick our next president...I think it will back fire. People are smarter than that.

Wolf Blitzer trying to appear humble? A man of the people? C'mon, Wolf, you've been on TV for years, in front of plenty of viewers. No need to patronize us! You're a celebricaster, with all of the perks, privileges, and responsibilities that come with the title. Take ownership of who you are!

"My job may not necessarily be as glamorous as it sounds — but I am not complaining at all..."

"Going into the debate, I was a little nervous. I knew millions of people would be watching..."

PS: I don't think journalists are supposed to suspend their intelligence when they speak with someone on the air. I find it refreshing when they call someone out for something that is clearly contradictory.

Hey,

Shame on Wolf Blitzer needling Hillary about her Iraq vote to the point of calling her "Naive"! This should not have been allowed by CNN. You are supposed to be unbiased but you are showing your true colors. Stick to the subject and do not sensationalize things – you are risking becoming like a Geraldo Rivera.

the mat

I thought that the last debates you moderated turned into a mess (maybe nothing you could have done with the amped up union crowd or the following one with the candidates arguing so roughly).

However, I think you did quite a good job last night keeping the questions flowing and keeping the candidates from eluding them as best as is really possible.

I didn't notice any favoritism at all. I think you did a great job for both democratic debates. keep up the good work.

Joseph,

Thank you for moderating perhaps the best debate yet. Putting the two candidates on the same side of the table is an old negotiating trick, but it worked. The questions were first rate and your follow up questions kept the pressure on the candidates to move off the stump message and into real meat. This is the best reality TV yet. Keep up the good work.

WOLF!!!! YOU WERE GREAT!!! PROFESSIONAL, CALM, JUST PERFECT!!
Thanks so much for being so great, and making it look so easy, and LISTENING to us, and delivering the BEST debate this country has EVER seen.

I just think you are the BEST, and I thank you for your hard work last night. And don't pay attention to those who say you favored one over the other, because it was not so. You were totally objective.
thanks so much.

It was great , great job Wolf

Last night you seemed biased against Senator Clinton. This was disappointing. You are there to moderate not promote.

It is clear from watching last night that Wolf Blitzer has an axe to grind with Hillary Clinton. Not sure what that stems from but it was quite obvious and cheapened his participation in the event. Come to think of it Anderson Cooper also seems to dislike Hillary based on the tone of his comment Tuesday evening that Hillary wanted to discuss the Florida vote and withdrew interviews on Monday.

While everyone knows anchors have a perspective, you at CNN are supposed to check it at the door and be objective in your reporting.... at least that is what you represent to the viewer. If I want an anchors biased view point I will go to a channel known for that type of commentary. I turn to CNN because in the past you have been objective. Get back to what made you the standard for objective reporting. Thanks!

Dear Wolf – you're a talking head, not a decision-maker. Hope this helps.

You did a wonderful job last night Wolf , you gave it your best shot , and STILL did not get Clinton to admit to her mistake............HUMMMMMMMM..........Sounds like BUSH to me.

Why do you dislike Hillary Clinton so much? Why do you spend so much time criticizing her and appraising Obama? You are supposed to be objective...

COULD WE PLEASE HAVE SOME "REAL" JOURNALISM FROM CNN AND NOT "ENQUIRER" FARE? CNN, YOU ARE ALL WE HAVE. FOX AND MSNBC ARE SO OBVIOUSLY BIASED THAT I CAN'T EVEN WATCH THEIR CHANNELS EVEN THOUGH I LOVE SHEPPARD SMITH. QUIT WITH THE SLEAZE AND LETS REPORT THE FACTS! WE ARE NOT STUPID AND IT IS GETTING SOOOO OLD! LET'S TREAT THE WOMAN CANDIDATE WITH THE SAME RESPECT THAT ALL THE MEN GET!

Wolf,

i think you are a terrific journalist but i think you, gloria borger, et al have been a "love-in" with Obama for way too long now. It's getting to be very transparent. Cover the candidates......equally, all of them, including Hilary Clinton.

Great Job last night! It really was a historical event. The true place for politics is CNN.
I'll be tuned in all day Super 'Duper' Tuesday.

Good job Wolf ... It was an interesting debate and we now know who we arew goint to vote for on Tuesday.

Steve Biko

Great job Wolf!! This was wonderful, we got to learn some thing about the issues instead of the bickering. Loved it, my daughter in Ca. called at every break, we both thought Hillary won the debate. of course we did, we love Hillary! She has the most experience!!! Hillary in 08!!!!

Hey Wolf........

Your continued mistreatment of Hillary Clinton was once again shown last night.

Calling a presidential candidate "naive" in the middle of a debate is as tasteless and unamerican as your censorship of these comments.

You are a non-entity unto yourself.

JohnS can't you be a little more original, you're as redundant as your Idol. Wolf, I thought you did just fine. It was a historical moment regardless of the final outcome. Super Tuesday is no big deal for me, I voted long ago by absentee ballot. It will be interesting at the very least. I think Hillary will win a majority of states. The southern states will no doubt go to Obama.

Mr. Blitzer, it's sad to say that you lost your objctive questioning last night, and at one point I was wondring if YOU were debating with Mrs. Clinton. Poor show, you let your proffessional conduct slide. It's a shame becuase for most of the debate you did fine... just towards the end, you couldn't help yourself.

This debate will go in the history books, too bad you will be known as the guy who showed so much favortism. (duh, how will you control your husband) Uncalled for and unfair.

I felt that the only uncomfortable or devisive remarks in this debate came from you;suggesting several times that Mr. Obama was targeting Ms.Clinton. I did not appreciate it or think that it added to the dialogue.

Keep up the excellent work Mr. Blitzer. I wish that you could have a rematch with Mr. Dick Cheney in order to find out what they really were thinking when they went to war in Iraq. Again thanks for the best in journalism.

Hey Wolf,

I was pleased with the Candidates but not with your conduct. Trying to suck them into an arguement. Reaching back at Bills adminstration for a jab. Taking pot shots 'that was a slap at you Hillary". Just report the true facts for a change and try being a fair moderator next time. This is about the candidates not what DIRT and MUD you want to scratch up. As a reporter you know how to conduct yourself. If you want to start a talk show and take jabs go for it. Have a little more tact. After all you do work for "CNN The most Trusted Name in News" Try not to tarnish that with Jerry Springer tactics.

I agree with Karen. Wolf is Pro-Hillary.

Wolf you dissapointed me last night. your supposed to be objective, let the voters decide!!! Several times during the night the way you proposed certain questions to hillary, it was quite obvious you favor obama. You were booed, and all of america heard someone from the audience tell you "shame on you wolf"

You should be ashamed.

Wolf, I'm an Obama supporter – but do you think that question to Hillary about being naive was a bit pointed? I know that was the only time during the debate where there were a couple of boos from the audience.

A lot of people I spoke to after the debate remarked that they felt that the panel gave Hillary a harder time than Obama.

Well I appreciate the debate Wolf, but I also booed you from my couch when you tried to put a spin on Hillary's words on Iraq.

CNN does not have the best political team - in fact it has become so partisan and personal that it is hard to watch at times. I have seen and heard and read many similar complaints lately and was wondering if any of you care - or if it all goes by the wayside?

Also - Anderson said twice last night that Obama "voted" against the war from the beginning (right after the debate was over) - which is simply untrue. He was not in the Senate and did not vote - he made a speech about it. After that, he voted to support it in every vote since he has been in the Senate. I am shocked that a single housewife knows that and Anderson Cooper, who does politics all day every day - and reports it to the world - can get that wrong. That is not the "best" political team!

Wolf: Congratulations on your management of the Democratic debate. While not a debate in the truest meaning of the word, the event reflected the best that our political leaders, candidates and nominees can offer: a true "conversation" about the issues and the differences between opposing positions. No glaring eyes or snarky smirk (McCain); no lofty disdain for political honesty (Romney); no rubbish about American "values" or religious pomposity on the evils of abortion and related "jerk-of-the-moment" iconoclastic topics, no "heart-tugging, tearful" references to flag, country, patriotism, Mom or apple pie. Nope, none of that; just a "discussion" of those things the average American voter is concerned about. And in that vein both Sen Clinton and Sen Obama succeeded admirably (and so did the Democratic party). I am not surprised at the number of viewers across this nation. The Republicans and this administration have done more to denigrate our political process and values in the last 35+ years than anyone else. The American voter is fed up with the Republican version of politics, of values, and of the failed policies of this administration. Hats off to Hillary, Barack, CNN, the American people (who provided some excellent questions via Politico.com)! And bye the way ~~ don't be surprised if the Democrats win in Nov. America’s long political nightmare is ending!

Wolf,

How did it feel to get booed by the crowd last night when you misrepresented Hillary's statement and took a cheap shot at her?

Blitzer did an adequate job at last night debate.However, I thought he was disrespectful to Hillary when he called her naive.

It is Friday 4:25pm est. I am watching the lovefest of Barack Obama on BNN (Barack News Network) in the situation room with Wolf Blitzer. Can you be more unfair and Biased. Every time I turn the situation room on lately it is all Obama. You never show Hilary speaking or any of the good stuff in her campaign. The only time you show her is if Obama is making a point against her or Jack Cafferty is saying something disrespectful about her. How would jack like someone saying those things about his wife or daughter. I can tell he is one of those men that cant handle a woman in power. Wolf I could probably lump you in there too, because you never say anything flattering about her either. You are suppose to report the news not try to make it.

Wolf I am sure you will conclude that I am just another nut who thinks that the media is picking our candidates to vote on in November. Well nut or not I believe that. CNN as well as MSNBC have tried very hard to swing the election by "sucker punching" them all at different times during the debates. Last night you interrupted Barack when he was trying to finish his answer. You used the word "naive" on Mrs. Clinton.

Look we don't care what your opinion is. You were surely hired as well as your buddies to ask probing questions that helps the general public make a decision. I don't care how you vote!! But fairness always wins the race. How about trying to be fair and keep your "sucker punches" to yourself? This country is in deep trouble.

Thanks for the oppotunity to comment.

Wolf,

I think in telling that the strongest audience reaction came when you tried, as usual, to pit the two candidates against each other.

You were booed. And rightfully so.

Your style of "journalism-through-instigation" is a disservice to the electorate and the world.

The practice of finding a story angle solely in the most contentious parts of a candidates conversation and then running back to the other candidate to get there reaction is NOT journalism. Signifying and starting fights is not objective reporting but inserting your self in the story in a larger way than the participants themselves.

Yes, it has worked to boost ratings and start fights. But it is not good reporting and you are the chief journalist responsible for this sad point in the history of a noble profession.

I only hope you've learned something from that reaction. Sadly, however, I doubt it.

A Clinton-Obama ticket yes sir!!!! However, not the reverse. Great program and the reaction from the audience was outstanding.

We didn't tune in because you were the moderator!!

Fine- but leave this stuff to Anderson Cooper from now on please.

As a journalist, you are supposed to be objective. Last night, your disapproval of one candidate showed. I know you know who that was. I have always had great respect for you until last night.

SOME OF THE DEMS, like the Clintons, NEVER LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES!!!

I really believe that it is going to take the active support of Hillary for the DEMS to lose the White House again; Remember Gore and Kerry? How short minded can the Dems really be in this nation. Gore and Kerry (each a stronger candidate than Hillary) were the "accidents" of the Clintons– The Dems lost each time!!!!!

Currently, the Dems are celebrating the "huge number of voters" out there for them because of the Independents (like myself), moderate Republicans, and young voters that have been brought onboard by Obama. Let us wait until the Dems put up Hillary as the nominee and the "voting pool" will run dry!!

This is yours Dems to lose again; it always takes the Clintons for the Dems to lose the White House or to deal with issues of moral corruptions!!!

WISE and Intelligent Dems should simply stay AWAY from the Clintons; they are the source of "curse" for the Dems!!!!

No Clinton, not even Bill, can ever restore the ECONOMIC fortunes of the past; the conditions of the past (e.g., Internet bubble) that made that happen are simply NOT there today. The Clintons burnt their bridges BEFORE thet left (in disgrace), the White House!!! And guess what? Hillary has been making stronger enemies since!

Hi Mr. Wolf

I have been watching your show and CNN for long time. I usually consider CNN as the best chanel to watch Politics. However, i have to tell you that I am disappointed the way you, Susan, and Jack cover news of Obama. I felt that you guys are doing little favorite Obama. You don't like Hillary? Be fair with all candidate Wolf!

Thanks.

Wolf you TICKED ME OFF LAST NIGHT –

you were RUDE-ARROGANT AND OUT OF ORDER!!! Hillary Clinton is a former first Lady, a Senator from the state of New York and a very possible the next President of the United States and a LADY… Have some respect WOLF!!!

Wolf
I was outside the Kodak yesterday and watched you broadcasting live as I do most every day, except I was in the crowd. Then I watched you last night during the debate. You are one hard working man. But I missed Jack not being there.... j/k.
Keep it up.

You did a great job. It was a historical moment and we all are proud to be witnessing it. There were no fireworks. But eeryone was appreciative that either way, Clinton or Obama, it is a history in making and no one wants to spoil it including candiates.

You will ever be remembered as the anchor of this historical debate. Congratulations !!!

I'll definetly be tuning In on Super Tuesday! Great Job last Night !

Wolf- I've been watching CNN non stop during this campaign season. Let me just say, you are one of my favorites

Good Job Wolf!! I watched the debate with alot of enthusiasm

I agree...

Even though you can't spell elsewhere...

Wolf needs to go... or at least not moderate anymore debates...

Thanks!

I really hope that you and other cnn folks hold a town hall meeting with viewers to talk about how debates are developed- who pick the location, number of questions, tickets to attend etc. Have the League of Women Voters, the DNC, RNC, etc. involved in this town hall as well. The debates all of them – youtube etc. – all raised real questions for voters about how the content and structure of the debates is developed.Simply saying "we have the best political team" does not cover it.

Wolfe you did an awesome job but i've heard many complain about the "naive" comment to Senator Clinton. I am an Obama fan so I shared your sentiments but it appeared to some that you were injecting yourself in the debate. I also felt Obama should've gotten an opportunity to respond to the question on Bill's return to the White House. All in all, I think the debate went very well and I feel it cemented my choice for Obama and possibly helped many undecideds decide on him as well.

You were not a great moderator. Many of your questions were baiting the candidates. Work on that.

Wonder if he was honored to smack down Hillary a bit, he acted as Obama's attack dog, I mean Wolf, in the latter half. What an honor.....whatever.

too bad you got boo'ed in front od 8.3 million people. That's a hint that people are tired of you and CNN always siding with Obama or never asking him any tough questions. You and CNN have become a joke!!!!!!!!!