CNN
Why do you have a picture of Clinton on a page that says….Barack Obama…100 stories about Obama???

Why is Hillary Clinton talking when we click on the Obama information picture…come on CNN. Give us a break.

Does Hillary Clinton believe she would be able to solve national issues by crying? What a girlie trick.

I would like to see clinton and obama as the team to win the democratic vote in November in no special order either one.

Clinton/Obama but not in reverse order. Clinton is a smart woman with many plans to help this country he may learn something as her VP but I do not think he has enough experience it takes more than speaking skills and Oprah in his cornor he appeals to people who dont care about issues just hype!

Why democrats think the dream ticket is Obama-clinton or clinton-obama. The true dream ticket is Clinton-McCain or Obama-McCain. They would get votes from all demo, moderate, centrist and some liberal republican. Then Huckabee can be secretary of something that divides things, he is doing a great job right now.

I will not vote if Hillary name is on the ticket.

I have listened to all the debates hoping i could find out where obamo stands on the issues and so far i have learned nothing…He is a great speaker but it has no substance..This country is in a complete mess, and people we need someone on day one to go to work on our behalf…Just a great speach isnt gonna get it done…Tell me please obamo what you will do and stop dancing around the issues!!!..This election is important!!!!…I could care less if its a black man or a woman i just want our country back on track as it was before George took over…Lets all be proud and hold our head up high and be proud we're americans!!!…But people we need a leader not a talker…TELL ME DAMITT!!!!

Wow! what a ticket that would be. A former president's wife who is now a very liberal senator and a smooth talking orator voted as the most liberal Senator who is call an African-American JFK..

They both support open borders, amnesty, partial birth abortion as well as all abortion. (35-50 million unborn Americans dead so far). A published withdrawlal (defeat) in Iraq in 2009 and perhaps Afganistan thus losing the war against terrorism. Negotiating with the Iranian government which is run by extreme right wing moslem religious leaders and a puppet president. Negotiate with all our enimies: Russia, China (after the Olympics), Cuba, Venezula, Syria, and a few others. Cut back drastic defense spending so we will never be able to support our troops properly with up to date weapons, equipment, and supplies. Whats next? Bringing back the draft, reparation payments to African -Americans, taking under God away from the Pledge of Allegiance, taking God or the Christian God out of all public print, historical documents, and buildings, a Supreme court of all liberal legislative judges. I could go on and on

AJ wrote" "We dont need simpletons like you in our party!

We dont need party puppets like you either., AJ

Obama 08

I don't want him on the ticket with Hillary. i would prefer her pal Bill Richardson (nice guy, smart too).
Oh, and for the record, not all women think Obama is "hot."
And that's a good reason to vote for someone anyway??
Give me a break please!!

I don't want him on the ticket with Hillary. i would prefer her pal Bill Richardson (nice guy, smart too).
Oh, and for the record, not all women think Obama is "good-looking."
And that's a good reason to vote for someone anyway??
Give me a break please!!

I'm not a supporter of either Clinton or Obama because I feel neither are good for America. There's no way we can afford another Clinton in the White House. With that said, please, do your own due diligence and avoide having television political pundits tell you who to vote for.

I saw the debate. Did you see how right after it was over, the so called "experts" were telling you who "won" before you were able to digest what you just heard and able to make up your own mind? Wake up people, we're being dumbed down and depending on sound bites to tell us how to think.

Research! This is the age of the internet. Listen to the other side (if there really is such a thing) and get a different view. Hear what others are saying and know from what source you are getting your information. The liberal news is going to give you just as much "slant" as a conservative news broadcast.

In fact, who OWNS or CONTROLS the news we're getting? Hummm… Well, that's a totally different direction and we won't go there right now.

I've never followed the crowd and I've never liked being told how to think. As a black man, it may seem strange that I'm not all caught up in the "history-making, Hollywood" culture of the "Ali-Frazier" Clinton/Obama Debate. Give me a break!

There's only one true candidate who's fit to sit in the Oval Office of the White House and that's Alan Keyes.

He loves America and so do I.

Ken

Let's not forget that Obama will NEVER run again if he is not elected this time. His wife won't allow it. So, what are we waiting for America? He is giving us one shot to get it right or else we'll perish forever. PULLLEASE!

Hillary would be smart to choose him as her VP because it would heal the great divide that now exists in the democratic party. However, Obama would never choose Hillary because he's a sore winner/loser (take your pick).

Shame on the Democrats who said they would rather vote for a Republican before voting for Hillary. How do you feel about the Iraq war then? I guess it doesn't matter huh? Where are your convictions? I do not like Obama and his near-universal health care plan that fails to insure 15 million people, but I would vote for him if he wins the nomination, because at least it's a start. Go to the Republican party and see how they welcome you with open arms.

I don't understand the blind hatred against Hillary Clinton. Did she upset you by not divorcing her husband? Does she upset you because she's smart? Or because she's a smart woman? Did she upset you because she did not just bake cookies in the White House?

I can understand if you like Obama because you find him inspiring, but it's disgusting to PRETEND to like someone just because of irrational hatred for another person.

Who would want to be VP to Hillary when Bill will also be there, being number THREE in that situation would be a job with ignored input.

VOTE OBAMA FOR REAL CHANGE NOT MORE OF THE SAME OLD GRIDLOCK.

"American Woman

what debate were you watching!!!!!

Obama sound rehearses as if he wanted to make a speech using slogans and rhetoric. He makes a wonderful speaker of the house however he not ready to be president. Hilary ready a strong leader never admits mistake some may take it as a weakness. She knows she made mistakes and that is why she flips flopp. Men will not admit it when they are caught cheating must men never admit to anything even if they were caught in the act… great job Hilary it not a mistake unless you say it is.

Hilary 08

I'm really not happy about the fact that Obama's handlers (with Obama's express or implied permission, no doubt) have minimalized Obama's wife, Michelle. We all know he is a semi-black man married to a black woman and they have two black children. The spouses of the other candidates are all quite visible on the campaign trail, sometimes to the detriment of the candidate (i.e., the usurping Bill Clinton, and Guiliani's obnoxious wife). Obviously, Obama's handlers think Michelle's blackness might be a problem for white voters. Are we considered idiots? Do they not think we realize Michelle is black? I think this sort of thing is an insult to the voting public, and black people in general. It's downright racist!

I look forward to finally seeing Michelle in her outing tonight on CNN and finding out who she is. I think a candidate's spouse is important to the voter when making an educated choice: My Italian immigrant grandfather always said "Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are."

still voting for edwards. neither of these two have earned my vote.

and unless those two realize that, then neither of them will win the general election either.

We have major problems with healthcare in the US. Universal coverage is the only way. Major structure changes are needed. Expensive for the first ten years but well worth the savings to come.

Begin each new life with preventive care. Reward healthy behaviors. Give treatment before conditions become chronic. The initial costs are NOTHING compared to the savings that will pay out. Chronic conditions from those who are under and uninsured are bankrupting the country.

Let Hillary CHANGE the course of healthcare. She is the ONLY ONE offering this much studied and proven approach. Doctors, hospitals and clinics and their employees suffer when no payment or low insurance payment is all they get; then the rest of us PAY.

If we fix health care and get it on track we will CHANGE the economy also. It is a huge sink hole growing larger with no hope for CHANGE under ANY OTHER candidate.

WE NEED HILLARY!

Could someone please list for me what Obama has done to prove he has "substance" and has the "right judgement" other than his pretty speeches?

CLINTON/OBAMA A DREAM TEAM!!!!!!

Hillary Clinton is the best person for this job. Obama needs to have a few more years of experience and then I could vote for him. The Republicans would love for Obama to get the nomination so they could easily win again, can these Democrats not understand that. The only person they are afraid of is Hillary. Why do you all of a sudden think they are pushing Obama?

This is a scary conversation that we cannot be having right now. You have to naive to believe that either one of these candidates will accept the Vice Presidency. It is completely against both of their interests. They can both be more influential in the Senate than they can as Vice Prez. Additionally, talking like this makes people not think they really need to make a decision because they think they can hope to get both of them. NEITHER WILL BE VICE PRESIDENT so we have to decide which is best to be the President. Hillary cannot beat John McCain. Her major argument is her experience, well I am sorry, John McCain has more experience than she does! We need a candidate that is fundamentally different than the Republican nominee or we will run into the same problem we ran into in 2004 and we will lose the election!

Hillary's supportors want and need Obama as VP to get her elected. They can keep dreaming, but it won't happen!!

If Hillary won, a large majority of Obama's supportors would not vote for her. Instead, they would vote for John McCain instead of Hillary. If Hillary becomes the Democrat Nominee, then John McCain will become the next President!!!

However, we don't have to worry about that. Obama will win the Presidential Nomination! Over 70% of Democrat members of Moveon.org have voted the past few days and support Obama for President.

When Obama wins, he will not pick Hillary. Hillary is done. However Obama may pick a woman such as Governor Kathleen Sebilius in Kansas, or Mary Landriu in Louisiana. Both women have more experience than Hillary.

So Hillary's supportors can keep dreaming, but the next President will either be Obama, or McCain. A woman might be in the White House as VP, but it won't be Hillary.

Obama displays the arrogance and brilliance of youth. However, once becoming the President of the United States, all bets are out the window. His inexperience will be eaten alive by the other heads of state, globally. After the "honeymoon", Obama will spend four miserable years trying to get his executive "legs", and will be severely and sorely tested. I am not willing to give him that time for apprentice-ship. Regardless of your personal feelings about Senator Clinton, she is the best executive for the job. She is also brilliant, and will be able to sit down with Heads of State, and not be fooled.

Thank you Senator Clinton, and despite all the animosity shown to you by members of your own "left sided" party, and the sultuns of sleaze, right wing wacko radio, you will be a fine President. I am proud to have already cast my vote for you in the California Primary.

GO HILLARY, '08!

I don't think Obama has good ethics and morals.. I can't see him asking her to run with him.. Now I could see him asking Edwards.

The idea of a Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama ticket is ridiculous. There is NO WAY. Barack Obama has already done interviews where he insinuated he would not take a VP offer: “No,” he said. “I’m not running for vice president, I’m running for president of the United States.” He made his remarks during the webcast co-sponsored by MTV and the website MySpace back in October. His argument that it was too early to discuss such things is the SAME argument he made last night.

And any rational analysis of the response to the question last night should lay to rest any such speculation. Both candidates were WAY too careful NOT to answer the question. Barack IMMEDIATELY pounced on the question, almost before it was fully out of Wolf Blitzer's mouth. He led with humor, but it had a serious edge, to indicate that the two tickets would be very very different.

Hillary is too polarizing for his campaign, and would drive away not only Republicans and Independents but the growing list of Democrats who vow to never vote for Hillary, period. He knows this, AND he himself is none to happy with how she's run her campaign. Listen, again, to the very beginning of the debate again, where he refers her a friend, and then sort of stumbles for words: "she's done a… she's run a… we've run a very competitive campaign." He was trying VERY hard to be polite and non-offensive, but without condoning how she ran her campaign.

And again when asked if she was on his "short list" — he never agrees with that, but responds with a very vague "I think Hillary would be on anybody's short list." I totally imagined him saying in his head, as he leaned over for his water, "well, anybody's but mine."

Clinton, likewise (and showing her penchant for parroting Barack Obama, but less articulately, during last night's debate), only said "I have to agree with everything Barack just said."

Read between the lines people, instead of projecting some hoped for result onto a benign but nowhere near positive response. They are not remotely considering such an idea. The "Dream Ticket" is a fabrication of the media and you should be ashamed for attempting to mislead the public.

One thing that the people quoting Hilary's comment about it taking a Clinton to clean up after a Bush fail to realize is that the Republicans feel it takes a Bush to clean up after a Clinton.

Rinse and repeat…

Why not break the vicious cycle and avoid making the mess in the first place?

Vote Obama.

That is a very nice picture with Hillary and Barack. I think that they would be good together as a team. They could help us get our country back on track. We have the best country in the world and we need to show the others that the U. S. has the most freedom, we are powerful and we can do it without the help of China.

I don't care who VP is. The President has to be Hilllary.

I like the thought of Hillary/Biden or Hillary/Westly Clark

Please America!

am i missing something?…people say they are moved by Obama's speeches. All I see is an arrogant egomainiac who is negative and jokes like Bush. Its what people do when there speeches are weak. I keep trying to listen to him and think there has to be something I'm missing, but all I hear is a Christian Preacher with a Muslim name.

Hillary '08 and '12

KIKI<

Bill can not be picked…. He can not hold that office ever that is the rules… Sorry

I think not Clinton/Obama in either order, but perhaps Obama/Edwards, or Clinton/Edwards.

I really liked Edwards, it was a shame he didn't keep his word to stay in until the convention.

If Hillary gets the nomination, Bill Richardson can be her only choice as a running mate. She needs the western Hispanic vote to win. If Obama gets the nomination then he needs to do something bold and take someone like Chuck Hagel to show he is sincere about his outreach to Independents and Republicans. Hagel is a decorated war veteren who would give Obama Foreign Policy credentials and was the first Republican to break ranks over Iraq.

What is the matter with you guys? HILLARY is the best and I really don't think a nyone has to worry about Bill. CLINTON/OBAMA would be a good ticket.

Please. If you're fooled by last night's love fest, you should hand in your journalism credentials.

Obama would never play 2nd fiddle to Bill Clinton. VP in a Hillary administration would be the ultimate sinecure (job with pay and no responsibilities).

Hillary is clearly ready to be president. She is confidant, ewperienced and has what it takes. A Clinton/Obama ticket….maybe — how about Clinton/Gore!!!! Go Hillary. I support you 100%.

Hillary '08′

How come I don't see the Clinton kazakhstan news anywhere on CNN? Isn't CNN supposed to be the most trusted name in news? The one stop news shop?

I can see Democrats are having day dreams and they are going to mess up as they did in 2004.

They are not asking themselves why the lost in 2004 and how they could reverse it this time.

For your information no Republican will allow the Clinton to take the White House again. So vice versa if the Dems were in power and allow the Bush to take them over.

Am telling you just nominate Hillary, you will come to agree with me when its too late.

Reps are keeping the low profile at the moment, but they are going to fight nail and teeth as they did in 2004.

Barack has my vote all the way!! But, let's face facts…Hillary wouldn't pick Obama as the V.P. if she got the nomination, she'll pick Bill Clinton.

Let's keep the Clintons OUT of the oval office!

Obama 08!!!!!!!!!

Gee, what a surprise. As if this wasn't the most predictable thing in the world.

Clinton says to Obama, "Join us or be relegated to the dustbin of history".

What choice does he have?

The illusion of change wrapped up in a female/African American ticket.
It's a win/win—–for the corporations, the defense contractors, and the global elite, of course.

Sometimes this game is so predictable it's boring.

why not have a dual presidency???

all VP's like Cheney do anyways is sit and quarterback and take no official position besides stepping in during emergencies. I would like to see a VP be as influential as a President in a representation sense……Cheney has done nothing to justify our aggression in the past 7 years. maybe having an active an outspoken VP will re-establish our credibility….i'd like to see both Obama and Clinton involved….it would be a pretty tough dual threat to beat…..

Hillary has already been Vice President once. I don't think she'd settle for it this time around.

I can see Clinton/Obama, but there will never be a Obama/Clinton ticket.

No way, no how.

Her ego is too big to be a number 2 yet again (first to Bill, next to Barack).

His future is too bright to allow himself to be seen as having "sold out" to the old guard.

THE SMART THING FOR THE DEMOCRATS TO DO IS: TO ELECT HILLARY
CLINTON PRESIDENT IN 2008 WITH OBAMA AS VICE PRESIDENT AND
IN EIGHT YEARS ELECT OBAMA PRESIDENT.

HILLARY ROCKED that debate last night!!!!
OBAMA DID A GOOD JOB AS WELL.
But for me, it was evident who really does have more experience.
Hillary was so strong last night.
Obama seemed to falter - don't get me wrong, he has the charisma and the voice that draws so many people. This election is about the issues for our country, and for me Hillary greatly outshined. On some issues Obama seemed to lose himself.
Hillary was to the point, confident, intelligent, displayed more knowledge of international affairs and connections, her detailed solutions for our country hit home with me more than his did, given the similarities.
I was so proud of Hillary and feel proud to say that she is my choice for the next President of the United States.
For me is was the sight and sound of near perfection as one of the strongest women in this country.
i hope that everyone gets the opportunity to see this debate IN FULL.
You know the media will clip it apart. It was an awesome debate.
And yes it was quite a moment at the end when you saw them both together.
I see a Clinton-Obama ticket for the next 8 years, and then Obama for the following. I don't dislike him, but he needs more time. She is ready now.
HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be proud of yourself!!!!!!!!!!!
I told myself last night after the debate that regardless of who wins, she is first in my book, and I know in my heart and mind she is the best choice - win or lose, she wins anyway with me.
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO CLINTON/OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It sounds good, may even look good, but it will never work because of Bill Clinton in or some where in background, foreground. If she is the president she would more than likley be asked to resign or be impeached because of him (Bill).

I think Obama's ability to draw thousands into the election season this early means he's onto something. Clinton's vote on the war is extremely telling. Her vote was less about the war or information she had at the time, but about her integrity when faced with a major political decision. She voted for the war because politically she felt she had to. that's it.

Regarding a dream ticket…if Clinton is the nominee, it would go against all political conventional wisdom, and history, for her to pick a big city, liberal democrat like Obama. BUT it would show change and a boldness that i think she needs. I would go all out, work for, enlist volunteers, call friends - the whole nine yards - for either version of the dream ticket. That would represent change, boldness, courage, the future…

That ticket woul heal the democratic party, and it would go a long way towards healing the nation's racial and gender divides. Now that's making history.

Wolf Blitzer was out of line when he redirected ( in question form at the dabate Jan. 31st) to Clinton that she was "naive" about voting to go to war. He should have stuck to his job as moderator and to questions….. he acted like a sexist, because he never would have used the term "naive" to a male candidate.

Thanks for a great Democratic debate last night, CNN! Barak did a much better job of giving details about his thinking on a variety of issues, now convincing me that he could handle the job of president (or vice president). My first choice remains HIllary, but I would be happy to see Barak involved in her adminstration. Both of these Democratic candidates beat any of the Republicans running.

I think either a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket would be great. They both did very well in the debate last night. They seem to have a lot in common, including fervent motivation, so why not have them work together to help America?

I support Obama anyway. But I'd be willing to vote for Clinton if Obama was on the ticket. Either way works for me as long as Obama is in there somewhere.

Please. It's a nightmare ticket. Neither one of these two clowns will beat the Republican, no matter who that is. There is NO WAY middle America is going to elect either one of these two. I weep for the Democratic Party. They didn't learn with Gore, they didn't learn with Kerry. You can't put a fool on your ticket and take the White House. Looks like the Crypt Keeper McCain is going to be president.

Imagine it: Wolf Blitzer booed at the debate! How appropriate. When will Wolf stop trying to make the news into something good for reporting and just report what's going on? When will Cafferty stop beating around the bush and endorse Obama (you know you want to)? When will you hypocrits go back to being journalists?

Obviously Kristin is not old enough to know how the education got to be as bad as it is!
Congressman Paul has never voted to raise taxes.
Congressman Paul has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
Congressman Paul has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
Congressman Paul has never voted to raise congressional pay.
Congressman Paul has never taken a government-paid junket.
Congressman Paul supported Ronald Reagan against Gerald Ford in 1976.

In 1978 and subsequent elections, Ronald Reagan endorsed Ron Paul and supported his reelection to Congress.

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If Obama wins the nomination, I guess it would be better for him to get John Edwards as VP so that he gets a huge chunk of the white votes & get a landslide victory

The dream team, as far as what is now possible is:

President: Barack Obama
Vice President: Dick Gephardt, Joe Biden, or Chris Dodd (experience needed!)
Secretary of State: Bill Richardson (he would be perfect)
Attorney General: John Edwards (another perfect choice)
Secretary of Defense: Wesley Clark
Education Secretary: Hillary Clinton

Will it all happen? Doubtful, but some of it just might.

I think either candidate would make a good president.

But I think a lot of people are fooling themselves that Hillary has a chance at beating John McCain.

That was evident last night.

And we will not get the Clinton years back, if she can't win the general election.

People who don't like Hillary, hate her (& Bill). The independent vote will disappear with the moderate Republicans unless Obama is the candidate.

At the end of the day, that's what's important.

Definitely a Clinton/Obama ticket! I agree Clinton/Gore even better.

Obama has to gain the world stage experience he seriously lacks. He's still wet behind the ears. It is Obama's lack of experience particularly on foreign policy that scares me. Community organization in this culture does not a foreign policy expert make.

When he earns his stripes, I'll definitely vote Obama in some future year but not today. If Obama wins the nomination, I'll cross over to McCain just for his experience.

I'm glad I watched the debate last night. It reminded me why some people like Obama. The problem, he still didnt show any substance.
And BK - with that kind of attitude I think you should vote for McCain. You sound just like another hate filled republican with your wrath directed at Hillary. We dont need simpletons like you in our party!

Based on some of the comments in here, it is evident that America has been "dumbed down" and we can all thank George W. Bush & Company for that. I think a ticket with both candidates on it would be wonderful. I think both candidates kicked butt in this particular debate. I say all of this as a strong Edwards supporter who now faces a tough decision on February 5th. As for Wolf Blitzer and the many other media talking heads/pundits, I would love to drag them all off the stage with a cane to make way for REAL Americans asking REAL questions.

Two birds of different feathers

This would be a great ticket. If Clinton wins and doesn't take Barack as her running mate she will surely lose the black vote hands down and we will have another 4 years of pure hell!

I'd prefer a Clinton/Gore ticket myself.

With the mess Bush is leaving the next President, I feel Hillary will be able to deal with the mess and the "smoky room" tactics that will face any Democratic candidate for President before the November elections. I would love to see a Clinton/Obama ticket. Obama will become seasoned over the next 8 years and be able to run strongly for himself then. He will be more experienced in the "Belt Way" machine. Then after being Vice President for 8 years and being stronger both economically, and re-establishing America as a prosperous and peaceful nation, Obama will hands down be able to run a winning campaign.

Hillary/Obama would win. Obama/Hillary would not work. He's not ready for president he's not qualified enough yet. You can just listen to what he says and see he's not ready. Hillary has been there done that and knows exactly what needs to be done. Don't let your wanting change so bad, because of 7+ years of George Bush cloud you mind. It's not even close. Barrack is not ready for president. A Hillary/Obama ticket would give her the extra votes she needs and a new perspective. And it gives barrack experience for when it is his turn to be president.

Great job Barack, you have my vote! You are so ready!

BTW, CNN's Wolf Blitzer should have done a better job of making sure that both candidates had equal time…Hilliary spoke and spoke and spoke. She was so rehearsed and so please no more Clinton's.

Hillary is more of the same.

We need a change…Obama '08!

Isn't it kind of sexist to find fault with Hilary bringing Bill along as a husband, as if he might control her because she is of a weaker sex or something? No one has problems with Obama's wife coming in, and yes I know Bill was the president earlier, and she wasn't

Clinton-Obama? Yes.
Obama-Clinton? No.

Clinton needs what Obama's got to beef up her challenge for the presidency.
Obama loses what he's got with Clinton's baggage. More people will just vote McCain who'll emerge the Republican nominee.

This was what a debate should be. If you are a democrat what a wonderful dilema to have. Its a shame one of these two is not going to be the nominee. Either one could make history in November and I already feel for the one who doesnt get there.

Obama is to talented and special to be second best. The Clintons have a record of ruining people. If Obama was her VP, it would ruin his chances of ever becoming President. Also, I would lose respect for him if he did.

Obama 08

For all the people who long for the past clinton years to return i only have these few beloved and often spoken words for you "YOU CAN NEVER GO HOME AGAIN" . emerson Obama 08 (ps i hope cnn prints this cause it sure seems they dont print any thing i write in here)

Could somebody please give me the qualifications for either of these two, nitwits?

Obama is fundamentally an inspiring, uniting leader. Hillary just doesn't have those gifts. He's too good to run beneath her on a ticket.

OBAMA 08!!!!1

Obama and Tiger Woods.

For all of those Hillary or Obama haters this would be the nightmare ticket for the Republicans. It would be an automatic landslide win for the Democrats. But I don't see either one selecting each other as VP, specially after this primary elections.

I am proud of the Democratic party and we will see a woman or a black in the white house come November. Today we saw both candidates relating to America's issues and offering solutions.

I really think it is going to take a Clinton to clean up a Bush mess once again!!

Why these two? The people have to be reminded there are THREE Democratic candidates for president Clinton, Obama, Gravel!!! I would be in favor of a Gravel/Obama ticket, Gravel/Kucinich, Gravel/Biden, or Gravel/Paul but definitely not Gravel/Clinton.

Obama shows more substance on his policies. He did'nt see the need to argue, because thats petty and he knows hes correct. Win or lose for Obama, he will be President one day. I can wait 4 more years.

I'd ony vote for Hillary if its Hillary/Obama. I think many Obama supporters would agree.

That being said, if Obama wins I dont think he should choose Hillary on account of the baggage she would bring. However, it could help on foregin policy, but that would be Bill helping and not Hillary.

Vote smart, Vote Progress, Vote Obama

Hillary is the most intelligent and qualified candidate to represent the Democratic Party. She has a solid business plan for America. As for Obama, he is simply an inexperienced individual and a generalist in every topic. He speaks well but has no substance. He is more of a motivational speaker than a leader. He should consider joining the Tony Robbins group. He speaks much but does not produce results!

Hillary needs to choose an experienced leader similar to herself and not choose a " talker" who has not even served one term in Congress! If she chooses Obama as a VP, I will vote for a Republican and she will lose the general election as a result of having Obama on the ticket. Obama is a digrace to the Democratic Party and needs to apply for the job once he is qualified. Inexperience is a liability and the position of President or VP does not offer on the job training for Obama. He needs to first educate himself on subject content first before using flowery words and general motivational rhetoric. He is no JFK!

Hillary has substance and specifics on her policies on health care, education and immigration . After an attack ike 9/11, what would Obama do ? The whole American people , the Senate and the Congress approved the war on the evidences presented to them at that time at that time . Lucky for Obama that he was not a US senator then . Hillary can protect the country safer than Obama . Obama is the President Carter of our times .
Wake up America ! Obama is inspiration , but It Is the Economy Stupid !

If we could be so lucky to go back to the Bill Clinton years - those of you who are criticizing the Clinton and Hillary should be ashamed of yourselves. During Bill's administration we had a balance budget, a surplus, they respected us around the world! Hillary has proved herself over and over and tonight, is she didn't sound like a commander in chief, and don't know what and who will. Obama has done a great job but his inexperience shows in most his words and answers. We'd be lucky to have him as VP and run as President again in 2016.

If Hillary is on Obama's ticket, I will vote McCain for sure.
She will campaign for 2012 on her first day as V.P.
The Clintons have had tastes of the rich and they just want more fortune and power.

It will never happen. And in the final question of the final debate before half of the delegates are decided, Wolf Blitzer decides to ask a question that needn't be asked until we have chosen a candidate. Whoever that candidate is. And of course, CNN runs with it and,will continue to turn it into something that the talking heads can argue about.

CNN is garbage.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, I hope that you become the front runner on February 5th and put much distance between you and Barack Hussein Obama!

The debate was another opportunity for Hillary to show the country that she is far more qualified to be ready on "Day 1″! All the way Hillary!!!!!!!

HRC "08!

I'm with No Way. She's too divisive!!!!!! OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!
No question or doubt. Speak on it "LORD". Amen (Of course "HE" already knows the Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would vote for an Obama/Clinton ticket but I'd rather vote for an Obama/Edwards ticket or an Obama/Barbara Boxer ticket.

My favorite would be an Obama/Ted Kennedy ticket but since I know that would never happen I will just try to struggle on.

But really any ticket with Obama is better than any ticket without him.

I would have scoffed at Barack taking Hillary as his VP but she handled herself well tonight and should be given the second spot on the ticket. It's pretty clear that Barack deserves the top spot. He is the visionary leader we need.

Bush 2000 "to restore honor and dignity" after a Clinton

Clinton 2008 "to clean up after a Bush"

Hillary, Baby, Marry Me!!!

Great Debate - you ruled, babe….you got my vote

C'mon Wolf! "We pull the plugs at CNN" Don't tell this to a future Prez or current Prez. Your job might be on the line.

CNN moderator, please print my comment! Please

The one reason why Obama should not pick Hillary as VP is her husband.

There is no need for Obama/Clinton-Clinton

We need a fresh face with fresh ideals that do not involve a Bush or a Clinton.

clinton needs obama - he doesn't need her at all. if she gets the nomination, she would be a fool not to pick obama. however, if he gets the nomination, he would be a fool to pick clinton. i would say edwards would make a nice running mate for him.

Yes, a Clinton-Obama ticket would be victorious in the Fall; however, for Sen. Obama to join ranks with Sen. Clinton would be building a bridge back to the 20th Century.

Sen. Clinton does not represent the same vision that Sen. Obama does. So, it is my opinion that Sen. Obama would not join the Clinton ticket because it would contradict everything he has stood for.

What is more important…to an extent? Victory or Principle?

I would love to see these tickets in the Fall:

Obama/Biden vs McCain/Rudy

Obama/Edwards vs. McCain/Rudy

Obama/Kennedy vs. McCain/Rudy

Hillary is destined to lose in a general election. Her supporters need to wake up. The only way the Repugs are going to win is with her on the ticket. Obama is the only choice.

Let's stop fighting the fights of the sixties, seventies,eighties, and nineties.

It's time for a bridge forward, and it's time for Change.

Hillary was wrong, and can't admit a mistake. We need leadership that will be right on day one, not just ready.

OBAMA 08′

Stop the cynical identity politics and join a new democratic American coalition.

Dream ticket for Green Party: NADER/HILLARY.

Teddy Roosevelt was 42 when he took office.Age has nothing to do with wisdom contrary to some peoples belief.

Obama clearly won the debate. do you guys remember how she answered the question of change agent and iraq war? is that the answer american people want? no. straight talk no spin. This is Obama's best debate i have ever wathched. i was presedetential and he clearly stated his standings on issues.

While i totally agree that Hillary is hands down the best candidate on the issues in either party I will be voting for Barack Obama on Tuesday and here's why. We as a country CANNOT afford more gridlock in Washington while the Democrats and Republicans throw rocks at each other. Anyone who supports Hillary has to recognize she is an extremely polarizing figure between the Republicans and Democrats and there is alot of hate there from the republicans. Just having the best ideas is useless if you can't get everyone to work together to make it work and history shows the republicans will NOT work with her. Barack on the other hand has the same ideas and the ability to play nice with others that she does not. It is important that Washington actually DOES SOMETHING the next four years so I'm voting for someone who can draw people together.

Obama '08!

Obama would do OK as Hillarys VP.

hillary obama ,obama hillary, the next dream team.THAT WOULD WIN COME NOVEMBER.

Obama will not get posted in a full-sized photo unless he is with Hillary.
Even Bill gets posted with a full size photo.
This is way too obvious.

CNN, is Bill more important than Obama in this campaign?

Blitzer seems to be bias so as CNN towards Obama…because the questions that ask of him they don't necessarily ask of Hillary. He would take 3 to 4 minutes to allow Hillary to answer the question….will allow Obama 60 seconds to response…
On Anderson Cooper should have had his job….

Personally I think a combo ticket would be terrible. While Hillary would give him the credibility and experience so many people are looking for, she is also the Big Politics he's running so strongly against. She's "Democrats Beat the Republicans," he's "Everybody Wins." I don't really feel like they compliment each other very well because their ideologies clash, and as I watched the debate I feel like they both slunk away from the idea for that very reason.

Two Focal Points: 1) who can beat McCain; and 2) who can unite country? OBAMA appears to be the only viable candidate. Clinton vs McCain on iraq war would be a nightmare for democrats. The more I watch of Hillary the more I'm convinced she cannot unite anyone who doesn't agree with her position. Sound familiar? Yes we just had 8 years of that attitude. Democrats this is your chance to capture the white house. Obama is the one!

After watching this debate, it made me feel good to be a Democrat.

There is a clear choice between Obama/Clinton vs McCain…Democrat all the way!

Although I support Hillary, I think with the dream ticket….they would be unstopable. Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton would produce perhaps 16 yrs of Democratic rule!

Are you people stupid?

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton may be sort of alike on issues, with the huge exception being judgment on the Iraq mess, but they are fundamentally different in an area which should count 10000000000+ times - INTEGRITY.

There is a movement behind Obama of Americans who want to move forward, can't you people see it? There is a call to go back to the 90s in terms of supporting Hillary Clinton.

You can't seriously want to vote for Clinton this election and then vote for Obama the next election just to make sure your stupid policies are in place or to bring down the Republican party. Why is this an election based on revenge? Everyone was affected by George Bush's awful ineptitude! And Barack Obama is tapping all those people to build a whole new American chapter.

I agree with Celion……Obama is what this country needs. And Hillary could only bring him down if he let her join his ticket. Obama/Edwards? A PERFECT COMBINATION.

lorrilee - u took the words right out of my mouth!!!! go on girl!!!! woo woo!!!

Go Hilary and good luck

They could never run on the same ticket together. There has been too many blows by each side. Everybody would know that it would be for nothing but star power. Americans should get the best judgement and leadership, not just a photographic moment. Besides, after all that has happened, how could they compliment each other?

I know this isn't it because I saw the debate, but—one could wonder if Barack is checking out Hillary's dancing abilities. Hehe.

A Hillary/Obama ticket woould be best for the party. With each of their strenghts, they could unite the Democratic Party. If all went well the democrats would have the white house for the next 16 years …mentioning Obama would be there as President in 2016

Hillary on a ticket and I won't vote period. That's no choice at all. You might as well vote for Nixon.

Clinton-Obama ticket 2008

A clinton presidency would only be possible with obama as vp…the reverse is however not the case.i mean obama doesn't need hilary to win the presidency..

Obama/ Edwards 08!!!!!!

please do not let her come with you. that would ruin it for me.

Senator Obama looked very presidential … and Hillary looked like she should be at home baking cookies!

any Democrat/any Democrat is the winning ticket.

I don't think Hillary would be interested in being Vice President. If she should not win the nomination, I'll bet she would prefer to continue her work in the Senate. I hope she'll never have to make that decision.
Go Hillary!

HILLARY look so presidential in the debate tonight make OBAMA look so inexperienced. Just like a high school kid who think he know and better then any one else, and later in life found out that how stupid he is.

HILLARY 2008!

trying on this topic too - Hillary is the best choice for now for USA. Obam might be a good looking guy, with charisma, but that is not what America needs now.
I have to agree with Sylvia - CNN has been against Hillary from the beggining, and another thing that i just don't get it - why suddenly Bill Clinton is the worst nightmare of american people?!…is Bush the fairytale?

And someone else was saying that Obama has more chances in international politic…are you kidding me?! Then i should run for presidency also. I am not american, so that make me expert in politics?!

Wake up americans and see who is around you and who is the best to get you out of this mess. Cause it is sooooooo about time …

Sorry i could never support a Obama/Hillary ticket or visa versa..
If its got her name anywere in it im out! and will suck it up and vote republican again..
This isnt even an option for me or my family.
However
Obama/Edwards and Ill send $$$ til Im broke ..

Great job Obama

Obama is too young - he'll wait her out and still be 20 years younger than McCain! For all the Hillary fans–I like her, I really do, but Obama is less divisive and more innovative for the mess we have in Wash DC. I want Obama to win, but I will vote for Hillary in the event she might win the nod. I just love the fact that the election is the most important thing in so many lives of the American people right now…more so than American Idol and the Super Bowl. People really are concerned about whats happening in this country - thats somehting to be proud of. Vote Obama! Worry about VP later!

I watched the debate earnestly and with great interest. Perhaps I am in the minority, however I am concerned about issues! I do not recall hearing Hillary answer the questions she was asked!!! She appeared to dodge the questions …… all of them! Bill speak if you will! That it the general consensus of the people with whom I viewed the event! And one of them a staunch Hillary supporter who truly believes Hillary dropped the ball and bombed immensely!

HILL look so comfortable and so presidential tonight. There is still too much OBAMA need to learn. OBAMA is just like a high school kid who think he can do anything, but later in life found out that it was just a dream.

HILL 2008!

No it would not work, with Bill in the background. If Hillary won, he would be the de facto president, regardless of what Hillary says. Obama will not fit in this scenerio. Even if he is the nominee, it may work to a certain extent, but I can still see Bill playing the part of Cheney in Bush/Cheney. Obama and Hillary by themselves would be a great team, but with Bill in the mix, it would definitely not work. Besides, many of his supporters, looking for a fresh start would be totally disappointed with the deja vu again. So where does this leave us??

Celion January 31, 2008 11:20 pm ET

No chance, Obama dont let her ride your coattail _______________________________________________________________

I think that Hillary had ridden enough coattails to last a lifetime.

Clinton/Obama is the best way to go re experience, age, the prospect of extending the Dems in the White House for two full terms for each.

As for the comment about Wolf Blitzer trying to instigate problems between the candidates, I agree 100%. Unfortunately, so does Tim Russert and Anderson Cooper. I'm pretty fed up with most journalists these days. They seem to think if they can't create a controversy they won't have any news.

Many of them are also terribly arrogant. I'm a regular listener of progressive talk radio but I've stopped listening to Ed Schultz because he's so caught up in his own ideas and opinions, he's no longer presenting a balanced commentary about the candidates. I think his tv appearances have gone to his head.

Hilary won the debate tonight due to her personality coming out. I've always liked her and over and over again she proves how clear she is on all issues and shows us that the reality of the future is near. WE will have hard times because she will have to clean up after Bush. I think what should happen is Hilary foe the next eight years,Give Obama some experience on foreign policy and then possilbly vote him in then .I really dont think that he is ready I feel she is.

Hillary, I Love You and Support you 200%. Be strong.

Good debate, CNN did a good job. But Wolf stepped out of line on several occasions and tried to become part of the story. We know CNN is liberal oriented, but he was unprofessional tonight in trying to "produce" a "sparks flying" story. That insults the candidates, CNN, Ted T., and most of all, the viewers. Lose the drama and stop trying to make these things "more interesting" This is not a "scoop!" This is the state of your country and what we as a nation are going to do and it's not something that is designed to generate ratings. Shameful.

obama would not choose clinton as a vp because she is to polarized and his message is about bringing people together for real change.

I would *love* to see a Clinton / Obama ticket. Hillary for 8 years, then Barack for 8 years = at least 16 years of Democratic leadership!

OBAMA4EVER January 31, 2008 11:12 pm ET

he's amazingly hot!
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I most definitely concur.

DG

This will be the 1st time I don't vote in a presidential election. No candidate on either side truly represents the average American. I used to vote for the Democrat as the 'lesser of the evils", but after this year's Immigration Bill that comes to an end. No matter what, there will be some level of improvement in foreign relations… there would have to be.

If the Democrates want the white house, they must trust the future and leave the past behind…

Great words tonight from Mr. Obama - I hope he takes this all the way to win the nomination this summer!

Dont be haters, a democrat is a democrat. unless you are a bush lover/ mccain… they are the same person… guess you dont want change… i do and will take it with both of these brains who support us, the people.. thanks

Obama & Richardson the perfect team to run our country. The Peace Makers!

From tonight, Obama does not need Clinton just a the future is far from the past…

Ain't gonna happen. NEVER. The kids played well tonight but anybody who's fooled into thinking they like each other is indeed a fool.

It is more like a nightmare than a dream team!

Hillary will make a decent VICE PRESIDENT.

Sen Obama and anyone would be a dream ticket ! The man is brilliant and eloquent with sound judgement and his leadership credentials are second to none.

CLINTON/OBAMA WOULD BE GREAT OR CLINTON/EDWARDS OR CLINTON/RICHARDSON

ANYTHING THAT HAS CLINTON AS PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!

If Clinton wins the nomination, she needs Obama on the ticket because she and Bill are so polarizing that they have angered the very Democrats that they need to win. If Obama wins the nomination, Clinton is the very last person that he needs on the ticket. She would only drag him down because she infuriates the Republicans. Also, if Obama chose her as VP, he would have to deal with Bill undermining his Presidency.

Impossible. They both have very controlling and strong personalities; neither one would be able to take a back seat to the other.

Nooooooooo way!

Hillary '08

I was hoping Uncle Teddy would take Barack for a ride in his car.
However, if they never cross that bridge….I suppose I could deal with
Vice President Obama.

No chance, Obama dont let her ride your coattail

Best debate so far; however, let us please allow Anderson Cooper to moderate next time. Wolf is terrible and tries to instigate way too much on both sides. Just kind of annoying.

Hillary was OUTSTANDING! obama should wise up and hope she will ask him to be on her cabinet. Seeing them togther… Its obvious.. .she will be the next President of the United States!

If Hilary was President for four years, then Obama could then run for President and be President for eight years that would be a strong chance for the Democrates to be in control of the country for twelve years.

This "dream ticket" is the biggest bunch of hog wash coming out of this election. The "pleasantries" between Barack and Hillary were so fake I thought they were going to make out at any giving moment right then and there. Give me a break…

after the debate, CNN showed how biased they were by having one of their own "answer" for Obama. He made it a point to say how Obama was cheated out of a response from Hillary's response to the Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton dynasty. If Obama "could have responded" this is what his camp said he would have said. He then gave a 3 minute bit by bit response for Obama. WHEN HAS CNN EVER DEFENDED HILLARY in that way.
CNN you make me sick!!!!
I am going back to FoxNews….only watched CNN for the debate because I had to!!!

I'll vote for Obama UNLESS Hillary is part of any ticket. She is a loser for the Democrats. Even if she is the VP …. I vote Republican.

Yes, I agree!!!!! Hillary will make a great VP!

OBAMA 08′

I would vote Clinton/Obama only.

HILLARY CLINTON 2008.

Would love that so much!!!
But I have to say I would prefer a Clinton/Obama, because:
Clinton has more experience and the extraordinary depth on issues (as we saw in tonight's debate). Obama lacks experience and so would be a good vice president.
Obama would be more qualified with experience as vice president to run for the ultimate job of president in 8 yrs from now.
Obama is still young. Only 46. He has time to gain some valuable experience and run for the presidency in 8 yrs from now. And by god, no one stop him them.
Now can we have Hillary, please?

It is easy for Obama to say that he did not vote for the war. When Bush the commander in chief stated his case to go to war he was supported then by
Powell and others in his administration and one needs to give the benefit of the doubt to the commander and chief and support him as Hillary did.
The reality is that as a major super power United States of America is under
threat from many Islamic nations especially Iran and others. No matter who becomes the President , wars are not gonna stop. US will still be involved for better or for worse. So to think that if Obama becomes the next President and magically wars will cease is in Bill Clinton's words a fairy tale.
I thought that Hillary spoke well on issues and frankly did quite well but judging by the poll no matter how well Hillary does people just will put her down.
I think that people need to look at who can best resolve issues on economy and health care and then foreign policy etc. and Hillary I feel certainly is the best
candidate in my opinion to deliver as did Bill Clinton under his Presidency.
The best line in the debate came from Hillary when she said that it took one Clinton to clean up the mess created by the first Bush and it needs another Clinton to clean up the mess that will be left behind by the second Bush.

I would love to see Clinton and Obama on the same ticket, but only if it's a CLINTON-OBAMA ticket!!! I think he would make a wonderful Vice President.

Clinton-Obama is the ideal dream ticket..and the one that makes the most realistic sense.. Clinton has the experience and alliances around the world, Obama has the ability to mobilize new voters, Obama would gain valauable and necessary experience after 8 years as VP..and ready to lead the nation in 8 years (at 55!! y.o) ..which would give the Dems a 16 year stint in power…now that's inspiring!! Hillary will be a great WOMAN presdient, advancing the status of women around the world, changing the tone of the conversation. No more cowboy politics and good old boy business as usual. CLINTON-OBAMA THE WINNING AND SMART DREAM TICKET!!

If this was a Democratic vs Republican debate it would gather a lot of attention about the methedology of the debate. Everyone knows…Healthcare is what polls well for Senator Clinton. Iraq polls well for Senator Obama. Notice how CNN steered this debate (practically the first 35 minutes) towards healthcare. Blitzer also seemed to be setting up Obama several times–and baiting Clinton only a few. How strange and unfortunate CNN start with a more neutral issue first.

he's amazingly hot!

Hello? why did cnn waste precious airtime to ask such a ridiculous question? Do you think they are even thinking Number 2? They are getting no sleep and working they're tale off to make it. This is Cnn's dreamticket. I cant remember who said it but there's afamous comment that if you want to get rid of someone in ur way make them vice president. Yeah cnn, they are jumping, "stand-in, stand-in yes me i'll take it!" Ask a critical question, instead of make the debate humorous.

Obama/Clinton would be a fine ticket.

Except keeping Bill under control would be hard.

They'd essentially have two VPs lurking around the White House. Bill can't control himself